Paint like Rothko in 7 easy steps!

Dive into the world of Mark Rothko! In this episode, we uncover the fascinating life, revolutionary style, and guide you through a hands-on tutorial to create your own Rothko-inspired masterpiece. 🖌️
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Discover the extraordinary journey of Mark Rothko, from his humble beginnings in Russia to his groundbreaking impact on modern art. Explore the influences that shaped Rothko's artistic vision and set the stage for his iconic contributions to the art world.
Delve into the mesmerizing world of Rothko's artistry as we analyze his distinctive style.
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Ready to unleash your inner artist? Follow our step-by-step tutorial and create your own Rothko-inspired masterpiece! From preparing your colors to layering vibrant hues and experimenting with blending techniques, discover how to capture the essence of Rothko's iconic style.
👩‍🎨Join us as we celebrate the life, legacy, and enduring impact of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
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[@jayumble8390]

This was fantastic!! Thank you!!

[@mygeekfamilycotton]

@@jayumble8390 thank you for watching !

[@dr.buttholebigstacks3916]

“The act of creation is too serious to be left to the professionals” is just… wow I really needed to hear that

[@mygeekfamilycotton]

😄😋

[@Mark-xf2ih]

I do love Rothko’s work dearly and am not fussed if there are others who differ. It is, of course, about the personal experience. The video gave me what I was looking for… the technical application and more. I am glad you used acrylic as that is my medium of choice at the moment. Thank you.

[@mygeekfamilycotton]

Thank you for watching, Mark! Rothko’s work was, of course more complicated than what I did in the video, but it was a good way to explore the textures that can come out of multiple washes. Glad you liked it!

[@KenFolan-st2zc]

What a fantastic video, I'm delighted I found it and looking forward to more

[@mygeekfamilycotton]

Thanks a lot! There are already quite a few style guides like this one on my channel. Please feel free to browse them all! 😋 cheers

[@EdouardBManoukian]

It is always a pleasure to see you and watch your wonderful demonstrations. Your historical comments are quite appreciated. I often wondered if the old masters like Leonardo or Michelangelo were really satisfied with all their paintings even at later stages of their careers. For us they were great.

[@mygeekfamilycotton]

Thank you, Édouard! Yes, I wonder also! 😂 it is known that some paintings have been worked over and over, along the years, apparently to achieve the initial vision of the artist, but I am not sure they really had paintings they “hated” afterwards… I will research and it might be a future episode of “Museum mysteries”😋

[@PeterFisher]

I think the impact of Rothko is down to his paintings' sheer scale. It is difficult to induce the same emotions with something less.

[@mygeekfamilycotton]

Indeed, this was just an exercise to demonstrate the effects of multiple washes.

[@sierra4645]

Check out his “paintings on paper” in the exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. They are smaller than his usual color field paintings - maybe 40”x50” - but still pack a powerful emotional wallop. There is a book about the exhibit, but, like most of his work, you have to see it in person to have the full experience.

[@nmd1211]

I really enjoyed this, partly because you are pretty funny with your interpretations of famous people, but also because you give a demonstration that makes sense. I have been thinking of emulating Rothko's later work - rectangles and color and borders - just to have that experience. Mine will be not as big as his though!

[@mygeekfamilycotton]

Thank you! Rothko was making very big paintings because he wanted people to really immerse in them. But, to try the technique, you can use any format! Cheers

[@glenfagan4424]

Have you done Vermeer? Would like to see something there

[@mygeekfamilycotton]

hello! no, not yet, but it is in the works! I will ask you a bit a patience because I want to show how a camera obscura works, etc... thanks for watching!

[@industrialchristian7453]

I have seen Rothko’s paintings in the national Gallery in London. I’m afraid that as hard as I looked I didn’t get the point.

[@michaeljohnson2922]

Rothkos are designed to be experienced without trying to figure it out. No narrative so to speak. Definitely a different approach to art.

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

You have explained this process meticulously.It’s more than simply making two blocks of colour.It’s still not my scene though. I’m sure we could knock a couple of dozen Rothko’s out no problem.😂Thanks for doing this entertaining video for us. 😘👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mygeekfamilycotton]

Thanks a lot, Cathy! ❤️