HOW TO PAINT ABSTRACT PAINTING - ART LESSON ON VALUE - PART 1

[@suefoulkes2755]

Wish I had seen your videos sooner!! I am 70 this year. All my life I have dabbled in art. Now I am retired and love abstract art best because for me it's all about how a painting makes me feel. So what you say and do I relate to wholeheartedly!! I so very much enjoy listening to you, because you are so unpretentious. and know exactly how to teach. Your videos are a real treat for me. Thank you for doing them! How is your new place? I hope you are happy there. My husband and I sold everything three years ago and moved to France. We live in a renovated barn on my daughter's property. We lived in Connecticut before that. We live on our pensions and are quite content just having enough. So painting and music and a bottle of cheap wine, make life divine. I wish you much happiness on your path, and good health!! Respectfully Suzanne

[@deidremillerdeesart9273]

Wow this is exactly what I taught every student I had over 23 years of teaching. Feeling validated ❤️

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

the basics can be boring but they are the key!! 🥰🥰

[@palwashafineart4839]

You are right! This is what I was learning in university!😍

[@ProDoc18]

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist this is exactly what I need! Ive only taken one art class in hs and haven't since then but ive been wanting to learn again and this was so helpful! thank you so much!

[@jenniferdavies9764]

Hi Lori Thank you so much for your easy to understand and visual tortorial, watching you do it sinks in quicker than reading about it. You are a gem ❤️🌈uk

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

That’s good to hear

[@sonnyberry2438]

Again, as always, thank you for your wisdom and teaching xo!!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome Sonny and thanks for watching!

[@mimd2134]

Thank you Lori, I learn so much from you. I appreciate your generosity. ❤️

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much!

[@paulinemurray2365]

Very helpful. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much.

[@denisejames1687]

Lori, Thank you so much for this. Your generosity in sharing instruction is almost as awsome as your paintings. This was a great lesson. You're a good teacher. Warm Regards.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad it was helpful Denise!!

[@marychristophi6688]

Wonderful thank you 🙏

[@beccamanning2531]

I am so happy I found your channel--- I was feeling defeated as an aspiring artist by the content I was seeing on KZbin-- so many amazing artists but for some reason you are the first I understood -- thank you

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Oh my gosh.....wow..thank you very much.

[@jenniferdavies9764]

🙋‍♀️ Lori Thank you for this very important visual tutorial, this Sinks in better than reading how to do it. You are a gem 💎 Have a great week 🌈uk

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Yes I agree... I’m a visual learner too

[@brandythompson6544]

Thank you so much for this video!!! There are many out there on value, but none showing how the abstraction comes together with the tints and shades. Keeping it in gray was a perfect idea!! Clear, concise and straight to the point. You always make me laugh in your videos- such a real, authentic person that makes you easy to relate to as an artist, too!! I will be anxiously awaiting the next video and practicing my "homework" so I am ready for the next one!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

thank you so much Brandy. You are so kind and generous with your words. I appreciate all your support 🥰

[@vicki-alanarasmussen8544]

HaHa 😁 Enjoyed??? I love love loved it 👍 I only started abstract painting 4 January 2022. I’ve done around 12 canvases in a geometric style comprised of fun masking tape and splatter. I have no artistic bone in my body but suddenly felt the urge to start painting at 65. My mum can draw and paint real life beautifully and although I love all styles of painting I wanted to do something like you’re doing on large canvases. So far I have found it to be an obsession and I’m chaffing at the bit to improve. I love this style and will start practicing straight away. I gave myself 12 months to play and see if I was any good or if I could see I was constantly improving and I’m so very hopeful nearly 6 months in. And now to find such an amazing lesson with key information gives me hope that I will find my niche. You explained the process very clearly and I could see exactly what you were saying and I thank you sincerely Lori for your time and generosity in sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated 😁🌸💖🌸

[@ArtByHazel]

Thank you Lori! Learning to add value with my own work...

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome!

[@jackiemcallister1942]

Thank you Lori. Going to try practicing this today. I will reference this painting as snow squalls in southern Ontario. lol

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

hahaha I totally see that lol. Have fun practicing🥰

[@LMAbstractArt]

I always learn so much from your videos! Thank you so much Lori💗

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome!🥰🥰

[@marychristophi6688]

Thank you thank you wonderful beautiful ........ it was a amazing video 🙏🙏🙏

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome thanks Mary !!!

[@millydaherrende9318]

Love your videos, my question is do you name your paintings when you finish them?

[@deniselini1366]

Watched this again Lori!! SO helpful!! Totally going to do my homework!😉

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thats so great!!! really glad you enjoyed this exercise.

[@sherryturner1078]

Thank you!!!! OMG, I was just researching values yesterday and I am amazed you are teaching values. :) I have been struggling with deciding on a new series and I feel like I have artist block. I guess I'm trying too hard and I should just start playing with different techniques. I have been wanting to try some landscapes but I seem to like abstracts, so this video is a good start especially with grey scales. I have to figure out how to put colors together. I am a intuitive artist and do paint pours and just grab paint. I love how some of your paintings have such a nice range of colors that compliments each other. Again you rock!! Sherry, Campbellford

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thanks Sherry yes value is crucial to any artwork. This is the basic intro video will try and expand on this next week.

[@barbarageis1728]

Like it! A good method to see if the values in a colorful abstract painting are good is to make a picture with the mobile phone and change it into a black and white picture. I do this a lot during my painting process and find it very helpful. Thank you Lori for this video!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Yessss for sure that's a quick way to see value.

[@palwashafineart4839]

That is a great one too! 🙂👍

[@attheranch4876]

Value and composition are equally important.

[@deniselini1366]

Excellent teaching video Lori!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thanks so much Denise!!!!

[@maddieblanco8847]

Hi Lori! Thank you for a great demo and instruction on value. Can’t wait to see what lesson 2 is about!! So appreciate you for all you do and share!! 🥰🤗💗

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Awww thank you so much 😊

[@jeanandfrancineturcotte4073]

Just discovered you - I love the way you teach and share techniques. It is truly inspiring to get started. Thank you!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

yay!!!! funny I never ever thought of myself as a teacher.

[@elainescott6791]

like your humour .... kinda hard to do realism once you’re immersed in the abstract world! Personally i’m a little jaded when it comes to realism find it boring but that’s just me! ⭐️

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

LOL Yes realism takes practice. I can still work it but I was never a realism painter. Anyhow the point was to show trick to lean how to make better abstracts by learning how to see and understand value.

[@Edgecumbeart]

I did this all the time when i did my big oil paintings (except i used raw umber not grey) its so good to get you head in the right space.

[@Edgecumbeart]

but that was a long time ago, and im re teaching myself to paint at the moment... getting there.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

you are so correct. It's a very helpful thing to do and that's so great that you have come back to painting.

[@Edgecumbeart]

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist i find colour is not so daunting when you have that layer... also with the oils i then glazed a lot so that made it super easy... especially with transparent colours. thanks again love. happy painting

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

@@Edgecumbeart yepppp exactly super easy!!!!

[@marychristophi6688]

Lori, I’m blown away with this video . What I have learnt , has made me so so excited thank you again . Mary from Cyprus

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

So glad Mary!!!! that's amazing and I'm thrilled

[@aurelbota8332]

Absolutely genial explanation of what abstract art is.Great video,I've learned so much,thank you Lori.New subscriber, new follower.

[@susanfixter554]

This was the first video of yours I watched. Spot on advice. It really helped me to start to make sense of some of the issues I was having with my work. I have a long long way to go, but thank you so much! And I've now watched many more.... love you're honesty, and your work.

[@realitycheck739]

Fantastic video. I am learning so much from you. Thank you.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad to hear it! 🥰🥰🥰

[@cantocant2346]

Such a great video.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@najwaalnaief3275]

Am a beginner and I still copy from others painting Do I have to create my own style or I can copy but with different details??????

[@pattykelly6621]

I actually am aware that value is the most important. And I can see it in other people's paintings, or when it's missing. But for some reason I struggle to see it in my own work. It's weird. So, as a result, I struggle with value. When I know there's something wrong in my painting, I always think the problem is the thing or object next to the value problem. Don't know if I'm explaining this correctly. I don't know why I sort of block it out in my own work. Thank you for this video. I always need the reminder. And I'm going to try painting in b&w

[@dianecharest8365]

Lori, you explain so well. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Also, even your little practice pieces come out so sharp. You are such a good abstract artist.

[@mego200]

You are fantastic- and you have the best voice ;) love to listen to you / are watching you

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

oh that made me chuckle I nave thought of myself as having a nice voice

[@patriciaarseneau462]

the monochrome of grey

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Yepppp lol

[@fitknitchick]

Super helpful tutorial Lori. I'm looking forward to the next one! (And off to do some research on the 'grisaille' method :-) )

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad it was helpful!🥰🥰

[@sandynegrete9150]

Thank you for this video. This has helped me to understand abstract and grayscale better than anything I have ever seen. I know this will greatly improve my work.

[@jillmusser5587]

Your spontaneous delivery is very fun and makes your videos entertaining as well as informative - thank you, Lori!

[@najwaalnaief3275]

Which is better in the market the oil colors or the acrylic?????

[@susancurley5220]

Love your vid's and digging the magenta highlights!!!:)

[@vesnaduval2003]

Amazing, thank you very much!

[@creativegoddess4018]

I really love your video on grey scale, I am wondering thou why artist do not show value scale using color? I get the black and & white, its color knowing the value of a color that screws me up....

[@zninz5368]

I see a Buddhist temple, zhing dynasty ..great lesson.

[@diannelacourciere4129]

Thank you so very much for this wonderful video on value. You are awesome! 😊

[@carolynavalos5415]

What an interesting video! Thanks, Lori, as always for your expertise. It's fun to watch you as you paint and I loved your explanation of tonal values.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much Carolyn !!! I truly appreciate you tuning in every week.

[@carolynavalos5415]

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist -- I have learned a lot from you. Thanks!!

[@fernyhillretreat3181]

Lori, I LOVE your vids! Have binge-watched many but not all ... yet. Is there one where you recommend a paint brand? I am looking to buy quality paints but am confused about the best brand. I am not a beginner but I am not a pro who sells art either ... yet. Any suggestions appreciated. :) Oops, posted this as my airbnb, sorry. I am Carmel :)

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

liquitex for me...🥰

[@shirleytrites]

Thank you Lori..... you're the best. Values...so important and yet... so hard. Missed the dancing in this video ....LOL

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Haha impossible to dance paint and talk 🤣🤣🤣

[@ksenijaturkovic9228]

🖤

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

🥰🥰thank you

[@lindaspaulding1021]

Wow! Eye opening for both value and abstract.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

thank you

[@Zumbale3]

Thank you, awesome technical instruction!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deborahwolff5651]

Thank you for sharing! I love to watch you paint ! You are awesome and gave a great lesson! I look forward to watching many more videos.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

oh thanks so much!

[@humbled289]

Let's start the bid for this really cool painting at a 100 dollars. =) One of my favorite videos, the value is so neglected in a lot of paintings, and it does not take much to really make a painting stand out. Lori I am a huge fan and it has been very enjoyable to binge watch your video's. I am almost caught up and feeling a little down because what am I supposed to do now Lori? HaHaHah Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! cannot wait for the next one, have a wonderful day. =)

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Awwww you are too kind!!! I can’t agree more. This is what I notice the most in new artist trying their hand at painting that they value is off. It’s soooo important to creating strong work. I appreciate that you watched all my video. I extremely grateful. If I had more time in a week I would make two but the art biz is too busy lately.

[@nunzdvw2989]

Hi Lori, loving your videos as usual, thank you! Just a quick question about china markers. Can I use regular varnish with a brush on them once painting is finished or do they need to be fixed first somehow? Thanks in advance!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I spray with varnish. 😊

[@angelajsacaartistaffiliatedwpl]

Hi nice to see you thx ❤

[@thomasmartin2248]

love your hair! i'm learning a lot from your videos. thank you!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I'm so glad! And thanks

[@pammckee2617]

I’m just recently considering going from pour painting to abstract painting. Needless to say, of course I don’t really know what I’m doing. So I’ve watched a zillion of your videos and will continue to do so. But, I want to buy an easle

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Oh that's wonderful!!!

[@najwaalnaief3275]

Thank you

[@tamelashafer8852]

💜♾🙏🏼🕉

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

🥰

[@cheryltaylor5166]

I always look forward to your videos and always learning something very helpful Thank you!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

That’s so great glad to hear it 😊

[@leonabelliveau1076]

Fantastic!!

[@natashafranko5038]

Thank you that was really interesting to see, I will definitely have a go.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

❤️❤️

[@datadata7144]

Im forwarding this comment from your, "Should I paint over older works" segment. I think its risky for a completed work, but you seem to arrive at the aha moment quite well. But is the pitfall that the second could be less clad than the former?

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

If the second is less clad I would go for a third 🤣

[@marshajanulis6092]

lori, you are such a good teacher...thank you

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Oh gosh thank you Marsha !!

[@pitiwilaliyanage7540]

Hi lori l love your art. Are you doing private class?

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I’m not at this time. I’ve been focusing only on my art career currently. Maybe later in my life. 😊

[@stephystars]

Love your videos!!! Thank you!!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad you like them!

[@emilleum48]

Thank you so much, it really helps, I am a 30 yr., USArmy, retired, combat disabled convoy gunner, survived 3 wars, and 4 combat tours, also a 31 year, retired, commercial artist, Art Therapist and public school art teacher, but, Abstract is an area that I never really got too involved in, MSG Leum

[@judyhyland682]

You are an awesome teacher…….thank you

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad you think so!

[@jeannetavnon4882]

Thank you so much, really an eyeopener, will go exercise it!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Oh wonderful. Thanks for watching 😊

[@donnadarling7808]

Fantastic tutorial. Ima try this tonight. Thank you Lori.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome! that's awesome!!! have fun

[@deannfrey3469]

I so LOVE that blue and yellow painting in the background.

[@aurorapintore9356]

Thank you very much Lori.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome

[@davecameron5355]

What a brilliant tutorial! I have heard so many artists talk about value but without explaining what it really means. You, however, have absolutely filled that void. Looking forward to seeing more of your tutorials. I know I will learn a great deal. Thank you so much.

[@nikkihorn3852]

Thank you for the tips!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

No problem!

[@rathernotsay5629]

By 7:53 I was seeing an amazing landscape from that abstract painting. Wow!

[@jessicadonnellyfineart]

I really enjoyed that, thank you for sharing 🤗

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jillmcnamara855]

What beautiful, profound wisdom

[@burtonjohnson2037]

Organization is key!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Organization is very important.

[@nancycloonan4646]

Love this value conversation!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Aww thanks Nancy !!

[@angie_68]

I've watched many art video's but not many give me the right value of painting abstract, thank you for this video. May I ask what is a good sealer for acrylic? Thank you

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

so glad you found this helpful. You should check out the video I did on varnishing.

[@angie_68]

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist thank you I'll go find it, have a great week :)

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You too!!! 😊

[@stephirey1383]

Awesome, Lori! Thank you!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

My pleasure

[@VivianInTheOC]

That was awesome Lori👍

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad you liked it!!

[@marychristophi6688]

Love love you for sharing sooooo much🙏Mary from Cyprus 😎

[@marychristophi6688]

Just watched it again ... learned a great deal Mary 🍷

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

thank you so much Mary I appreciate that very much.

[@nefelibatacomingthrough2707]

Very helpful! +1+1+1+1+1

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad it helped!

[@mimd2134]

Missing your videos

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I know.... I know...I'll get back to it soon and with an explanation as to why I had to take a few weeks vacation. It's good news and hopefully it will lead to more regular videos. 🥰

[@palwashafineart4839]

Great information! Sometimes squinting the eyes help with value!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I think Squinting the eye is more about diminishing the harsh lines when you draw. Taking a photo and switching to black and white photo will show you value. 😊

[@palwashafineart4839]

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist if a painting is dull or everything is pretty much the same value then when we squint our eyes, we see or notice that there is not much light and darkness, light and shadow or contrast in that painting. And it is another way of finding the values! I don't think in the past .. 50 or 60 they were taking pictures and finding values 😊

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Squinting doesn’t work for me. I’ve been squinting for two days. 🤣

[@spladam1]

Omg,I'm learning so much from you and all the other talented people on by, thank you so much

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome! and I'm so glad!!!

[@Natasha-u6s]

This is so interesting

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

oh thanks so much

[@neldajinkerson3312]

Great lesson, Lori! Thanks!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

My pleasure 😊😊😊

[@SoulAlchemyIndigoJaguar7323]

I don’t believe I have ever heard the term “grisaille.” Even in college. I am always learning something new.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Learning something new is always fun. 🥰

[@palwashafineart4839]

Heather Johnson, yes in the past!

[@artwithcoeurage5689]

Sooooo great, Lori. Thank you 💝😊💓

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much 😊

[@carmenbootArt]

Top advice 😊

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

oh thanks so much !

[@jobuckley2999]

Soooo Good! Thanks

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much.

[@sunshinenorain]

Great video!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

thank you very much !!

[@DomiNolasArt]

Thank you so much for this great lesson. I love the grey color and I am gonna run and paint now. Thanks for the inspiration!🤍🖤

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome! Happy Painting!!

[@johnsmall4318]

Wow. Really.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

🥰🥰🥰

[@sukanyaramakrishna668]

Wonderful video as always Lori! Great tips and teaching. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and gift!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much Sukanya !🥰

[@roywilson9342]

Super cool💖

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

thank you !!

[@cyasmeen]

Interesting

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

thank you

[@lindajakub624]

Interesting.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad you think so!

[@kimosterwalder1017]

On the other hand I can think of some great paintings that have little in terms of contrasting values. We all see differently. I was a music major in college, and following the “rules” of composition would guarantee a boring piece of music. So, you learned the rules in order to break them.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I couldn't agree more !!!