Abstract Acrylic Painting #24: THE ART OF LETTING GO! Having fun!

Hi All,
Welcome back to another video!
How did this painting come about?
I was a bit stuck in my head, I had no inspiration. It doesn't help to see other artists on social media, because then I'm going to compare myself to them way too much. I tend to get insecure about my work and the the fun of painting is totally gone.
So I just dived into my paintcupboard and grabbed some pots of paint and put on some music. By the way, I have never used such colors combined and I must say that I was so cheerful and carefree while painting. And now that the painting is finished, it hangs in my livingroom and everytime I look at it, I get a smile on my face!
So this is a reminder for me, to let go of all my insecurities and to keep of social media hahaha :)
I hope you enjoy (ed) watching!
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~Mariet~
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[@thevainestknives4843]

Love that this started with pink and turquoise--two of my favorite colors to paint with.

[@carriecorbin1502]

Wow this just amazes me. I hope to be able to do this one day. I’m so happy it’s on your wall and makes you smile, gorgeous ness

[@MadeForYouArt]

Hi, thank you so much❣️ For watching & your lovely comment 😊

[@kimbazzani8697]

Love how the flower makes it pop 🌼

[@melissaolliff3272]

4:26 pm..just watched this!! Fabulous!! Stunning!! I can’t say enough how moving this is!!

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you Melissa❣️😊

[@nathaliegierden4038]

j’aime ce sentiment de laisser aller, suivre notre inspiration, le mouvement de liberté sans aucune retenue, merci de partager

[@MadeForYouArt]

Merci d'avoir regardé et de votre commentaire ❣️ Ce tableau est exactement ce que vous me dites, mais ce n'est pas toujours si facile de lâcher prise.😊

[@samanthalawrence2416]

Love the free fun feel of this! Love the layering too.

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you❣️ everytime I look at it, it makes me smile 😀

[@renatonotturno6050]

Che colori!che capacità nell'assemblarli! Opera superlativa,come tutti i tuoi dipinti.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you❣️😊

[@dianecharest8365]

Nice. I likey.

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you ❣️

[@rikart1]

I felt it was done at 9 mins, Im a very old artist in 5 areas+ studied all that old crtap like color and comp which no one pays attn to LOL

[@mullemaus8780]

Bin begeistert. So schön farbenfroh. Und ne Tanzeinlage war auch dabei 😁. LG Kerstin aus Germany

[@laurienye7514]

g. I loved it, and the colors were magnificent. I think it

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you ❣️

[@ericacortis1905]

I just love this and what you wrote SO MUCH!!! ❤

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you❣️ Its a reminder for myself even now when I read it back😊

[@carynpercell8979]

Love this!! So relate to what you said!!

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you Caryn❣️

[@edgarmirandagodoy3936]

Color explosion, wonderful

[@MadeForYouArt]

Yes it is, thank you❣️😊

[@davelester1985]

The layers are nice. You are letting your passion show.. Bravo!

[@MadeForYouArt]

Yes, that is true, when I let go of all my thoughts 😊 thank you for watching!

[@liviaborcea4664]

🙌🙌🙌🙌❤ beautiful

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you ❣️

[@kimbazzani8697]

Love it ❤️☺️ pretty pastel colors I need to find myself a stick 🎨

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thnx! And Yes, a stick gives it a more uncontrolled feeling 😃

[@kimbazzani8697]

@@MadeForYouArt your welcome 🤗🦋

[@toquetactique]

Merci

[@leanneward5244]

Beautiful 🥰👍

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you Leanneward5244❣️

[@andrewwatts2695]

Beautiful 🌈 🌟 😍

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you❣️

[@michellemyers8439]

BRAVO...Instincts are incredible! I want more...don't leave me lacking 😉 I just found you.

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you Michelle❣️😀 That is so sweet hahaha I have a whole channel with video's for you, enjoy 😁❣️

[@michellemyers8439]

@@MadeForYouArt I have already jumped in and watched a bunch.

[@MadeForYouArt]

@@michellemyers8439 New painting is in the making 😄 But this one takes a bit more time.. Its a struggle to find the time and flow the last few weeks 🙈 Thnx for watching ❣️

[@artmyheart7409]

Amazing!

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you❣️

[@ilenearena9166]

Please share the color paints you used & tools/brushes. Did you use charcoal at first ? Did you let it dry in between some layers ?

[@MadeForYouArt]

Hi, thank you for watching, Unfortunatly I can not remember wich colors I used 😊 But the paint i put directly over the charcoal.

[@richardabisson2954]

Wish you would show us the tools and brushes

[@TR-nv4qt]

Wow beautiful.

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you❣️

[@wowyummyyy]

😍😍😍🍀 🍀 🍀🌹 🌹 🌹

[@jennifer4art]

At around 6:36 in your video, you add white on top of the painting. What tool are you using to put the white on the canvas? Did you use multiple tools? And is the white acrylic paint or something else? Where it runs down the painting (with what I presume is water), I thought it was white acrylic paint. I was trying the effect on a painting of mine, but the white wouldn't cover the colors below it (painting was dry). Do I need a heavy body acrylic paint for that? Or do you not let the painting dry completely? I use Liquitex & Master's Touch acrylic paint FYI. Thanks for your help! I love this painting, watching the process, & how it turned out!! Beautiful!! ❤🎨 I need to let go more & enjoy the process, & quiet my critic within. I love painting & making art!! I'm still learning, but it's a passion for sure!! 💜🎨

[@MadeForYouArt]

Hi Jennifer! that time in the video is not clear at all, i noticed it later with editing, there was to much sunlight at that time. Sorry for that, but it is titinium acrylic white from Amsterdam i used on top of the dry colors beneath. I first used a kitchentool, dont know how its called, for spaghetti i think 😅 But it has wires, but that didnt give me the right marks and i picked up a little round brush. It has short thick hairs, like a scrub brush. Very hard rough hair. And in combination with water i brushed it to make i more clear/ transparant, so the layers beneath it appeard more. I hope it makes sense? I feel the same way sometimes its hard to enjoy and try not to be so critical on your self and the work your making. This painting reminds meself of the fact I need to let go and enjoy!. Keep painting and try different techniques, be inspired by others❣️

[@judynorton6297]

I love what you do! Is this all done with acrylic?

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you Judy❣️ The paint is all acrylic yes, but I also used charcoal and oilpastel for the lines. Thank you for watching!

[@sandrapiedade3895]

I love it and the colors ilhou used. Beautiful!! Which material did you used to do the final draw? Was it a brush too? It was lovely 🥰 Thank you for sharing

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you Sandra❣️ The black marks at the end you mean? That is a sponge brush 😁 Thank you for watching❣️

[@sandrapiedade3895]

@@MadeForYouArt thank you for answering. Actually I referred to the lines you drew on the top and bottom of canvas. It seemed to be a pen or chalk… I believed you used the same “kind of pen” to write the peace poem on the other painting. Another lovely one. I’d also love to know more about fluid paint, if you don’t mind to share. I appreciate your art ❣️ Thank you

[@MadeForYouArt]

@@sandrapiedade3895 Ah now I know what you mean, on top I first used a charcoal pencil, but it was to thin of a line and then I used my black oilpastel to trace that line. In my other video with the poem, I used a mini bottle with a thin noisle. I thinned my paint down and put it in the bottle and sqeesed it out to write 😊 if you have any more quenstions I am happy and here to answer them!

[@sandrapiedade3895]

@@MadeForYouArt awww thank you! I love painting too but I am very new in the process and still searching for techniques. I’ll have a look a that. Thank you for this dialogue. Eventually you could create a class. If yes, keep me posted Lots of love and creativity to you ❣️

[@MadeForYouArt]

@@sandrapiedade3895 Thank you for the lovely compliments❣️ I feel that I am still a beginner too with my few years of painting. I am self taught and learn and get inspiration from a lot of other artist 😊 i wish you a lot of joy and fun with your journey of painting!

[@jenburch1504]

Great picture! Is this your hobby or you sell them or both? Abstract art is my hobby and it could be both sell and hobby.

[@MadeForYouArt]

Thank you❣️ Both 😊 They are all for sale, but selling art is not that easy 😊 I have sold a few paintings though

[@jenburch1504]

Was that black crayon or sharpen felt pen?

[@MadeForYouArt]

I used black oil pastel and charcoal and the bold black lines are acryli paint with a brushsponse.

[@jennifer4art]

@@MadeForYouArt what did you use first originally when making the lines in black? Was that a charcoal block or intense block? I love the effects it made & that you can use water with it. Thanks!

[@MadeForYouArt]

@@jennifer4art charcoal but sprayed with a solution especialy for charcoal to stay permanent

[@jennifer4art]

@@MadeForYouArtI hope it's okay to ask you some questions & thanks for answering. You use a fixative spray, correct? I heard you mention it in the video. Can I ask what kind/brand you use? What type of charcoal do you use? Thanks! I'm excited to keep watching your videos & seeing more of your art!

[@MadeForYouArt]

@@jennifer4art No problem! I hope I can help, I live in the Netherlands so I hope the brands I use are availible to you: the fixative is from Schmincke. And the charcoal is from: Koh-I-Noor Gioconda; 4 charcoals with different gradiations of softness.