New series - painting the first layers

In this video, I'll show you how I start a new series of paintings. I'll take you along as I paint the first layers and share my process with you. Join me for an inside look at my creative process!
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[@16HollyMichelle]

Would just like to mention, for complete beginners to abstract art, the use of blank canvas vs already worked & painted canvas will create a drastic change in the depth of your abstracts so don't be discouraged if you're starting from blank canvas and not achieving the depth you're working for. Abstract paintings take soooooooooooo many layers of building, and starting on a canvas that has already been worked and painted with multiple layers beforehand, puts the new painting at an advantage, that a blank canvas will not.🧡🧡🧡

[@jclosestudio]

Couldn’t have said it better myself! Thanks for elaborating.

[@16HollyMichelle]

@@jclosestudio 🫶🏼thank you for sharing your work!

[@k8marlowe]

I love that you start with the opposite of what you’re envisioning for the finished pieces. So often I have an idea of what I want and I end up with something completely different! I must try this tip. Thank you for sharing your process. Beautiful, beautiful work!

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much! I don’t think any of my paintings have turned out how I thought at the beginning though. I think that’s the beauty of the process.

[@dianecharest8365]

Wow! Im loving watching you. I love your marks.

[@jclosestudio]

You are on a roll, Diane! I'm so happy you are enjoying watching my videos 😊

[@renzo6490]

I keep wanting to roll your sleeves up out of danger!

[@jclosestudio]

Haha! Don’t worry, I only wear this for painting.

[@riot.9]

I like your color palettes so much I'm going to steal something of those.

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you! Of course, please do.

[@suze7268]

Fascinating to see how you go on to use your colour palette so far Jeannine! Thank you for the insight, I look forward to more. Have a lovely Easter 😊

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you! I’m always curious how other artists work, so I’m glad you enjoyed it. A lovely Easter to you too!

[@juliamoore795]

Can’t wait for the next video

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks! Will be coming soon

[@dianelodico2166]

I really like your process. Thanks so much for sharing. This helps me want to take a looser approach to my own work.

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you! I’m so happy my process has inspired you. Try it!

[@corinnef.9324]

Merci pour vos vidéos.elles sont super agréables à regarder ,claires, concises.j’apprends beaucoup de vos expériences.mille merci

[@jclosestudio]

Merci beaucoup! Je suis ravie que mes vidéos vous aient été utiles.

[@kymcrowart7876]

I love your channel

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you Kim! Glad to have you here.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Very interesting and informative. Beautiful Jeannine❤️

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you found it useful.

[@beckyfinkelstein1688]

Love this. i just found your videos and love them. Im learning so much. Question .. Do you gesso your wooden panels before you start a painting or just work directly on it?

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you! Yes, I seal the panels first with gloss medium (all sides) and then gesso them.

[@mayankdharia5967]

Wonderful

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@rachelcqart]

really amazing work 😍

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you so much!

[@ijolivier1719]

This is a great and informative series. I can’t wait to see what’s coming. Do you do treat your wood panels before you start painting?

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much! I also have a playlist with all videos of this series so far: kzbin.info/aero/PLhbnjNnHj6bqDL82akSZKCXm2NxhSoq1I I prep my panels by painting both sides with gloss medium to seal them. Then I add two coats of gesso (front only) before I start.

[@barrieevans9719]

How do we get Caran d’Ache to understand that there is a much wider range of “flesh” tones in this world?

[@jclosestudio]

Very good point. I have actually seen that they've changed the name to 'desert rose' now.

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

Exciting beginnings!

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you Cindy!

[@BG-nm5xt]

Yes!

[@tendr247]

❤❤❤❤

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@tendr247]

@@jclosestudio i love watching you. It’s relaxing. I’m painting a huge tree and cannot wait to finish so I can do what you’re doing.

[@jclosestudio]

@@tendr247 So happy to hear that! You could also put your tree aside and get back to it later. If you do something else in the meantime you might also get new ideas for your tree 🙂

[@KathyBrooksArt]

Love your work and processes and techniques! How long does your paint stay fresh in the tubs? looks like a great system. Thanks!

[@jclosestudio]

Hi Kathy. Thank you! I opened some containers I used about six months ago and they started drying up. But if you spray them with a little water every couple of months they should last pretty much indefinitely.

[@alessiascolours]

Love your process! May I ask which fixative you use after using the crayons? I like to incorporate those as well as the oil ones but I never know how to fix them.

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much Alessia! I use Spectrafix www.jacksonsart.com/spectrafix-continuous-fine-mist-sprayer-set?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=2d00f43f07911355d4151f13925ff292 I love oil pastels too, but try to only use them in my last layers

[@pamelabrowne3684]

Very cool...do you add anything to your paint to thicken it?

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you! Not to thicken it, but I sometimes use fluid medium or water to thin it. Different brands also have different consistencies. The Golden heavy body for example is much thicker than the Daler Rowney System 3

[@katewalton6350]

Curious. do you mix a medium with your acrylics in the little tubs? If so what do you use?

[@jclosestudio]

Yes, I usually mix flow medium and a bit of water with the paint, to make the consistency a touch more fluid. The medium I use is the Jackson's own brand acrylic flow medium: www.jacksonsart.com/jacksons-acrylic-flow-medium-500ml?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=2d00f43f07911355d4151f13925ff292 You could also use any airbrush medium instead.

[@alemelpi8490]

Thanks thanks thanks,,..,great work ! .. meravigliosi!!! What did you add to the beige colour ?...it seems cream..... What media did you use ? I'll follow you !!!!!

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks for following! For the beige I mixed yellow oxide, raw umber and white. They are acrylics. I use the Daler Rowney System 3 paint www.jacksonsart.com/daler-rowney-system-3-acrylic?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=2d00f43f07911355d4151f13925ff292 I have made a video where I mix those colours, if you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYPMdJehmLqUo6c

[@AliBaba-ke5jn]

Hi Jeanine. What is the texture beneath those colours please? Love abstract art.

[@jclosestudio]

Hi Ali. That was a gel medium with objects pressed into it. You apply the medium (the heavier consistency the better) and let it dry a little. Then you press objects into the gel to create a texture. Hope that helps!

[@AliBaba-ke5jn]

@@jclosestudio Thanks Jeanine.