110 Painting a Figure Study From a Photo Reference - FREE LIVE DEMO

ABSTRACT FIGURE ART: Today I am painting a figure study from a photo reference as a warm-up exercise allowing twenty minutes.
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[@KarenK-r4f]

I just love your work. You remind me it’s supposed to be fun 💚💜💙

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Great to hear! If it’s not fun it becomes work!

[@Spidy388]

Your techniques are just fascinating. I could watch you all day! Beautiful!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Wow, thank you!

[@sheilarae51]

How I love watching you paint and listening to your narratives e. It evokes many different emotions for me. Will you be offering virtual workshops in 2024? I can’t wait to learn from you.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Yes, absolutely - I have been so busy working on my solo show I haven’t set the dates yet!

[@KarenK-r4f]

I must say one teeny tiny critique. I can’t handle that MUSIC, EVERYONE plays it 😜but I love love love your work 💜💚💙

[@pattscrivenerartist]

I value your feedback. Thanks for commenting.

[@recreepy]

Your skills are remarkable,

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you! I still have lots to learn!

[@suzijorgensen6545]

The underlayer is a beautiful piece in it's own way ❤

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks! Sometimes hard to let go!

[@brendahicks4701]

Thank you for teaching me new ideas

[@pattscrivenerartist]

My pleasure 😊

[@angelakapler2997]

I love your ladies!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks so much!

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Loved watching this demo! Thanks 😊

[@pattscrivenerartist]

My pleasure!

[@robindudleyhowes]

I love this style of painting thank you for sharing your technique!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you so much 😀 My pleasure!

[@berniceseigel6482]

Loved them

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you!

[@elsamartinez7905]

I have enjoyed playing with this fun loose technique you shared! Thank you! It was so much fun❤

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@melinayorke7462]

Wonderful! Thank you! So nice to see you creating content for You Tube, I really appreciate it. And thank you for the close up details at the end👍😃

[@pattscrivenerartist]

You are so welcome!

[@marionr.1514]

I love your art. I discovered your videos last weeks and I have never seen before such nice figure paintings. I'm always surprised when you create the figures, it's really wonderful👍👍👍

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you very much!

[@rosaliefunk1629]

I love what you do. It’s so free and colorful. Your lessons are great! Thank you.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks for watching Rosalie! I strive for looseness!

[@attechoutdoors5893]

I really like your style of art work…I painted few years ago won some art shows, then I just quit… but I still want to go back and start painting again. I like the abstract style you do with figures. I feel I have a new vision for painting different from loose realism to a looser style. Thanks for your videos. May God bless your future videos.. I may start a new channel on KZbin if I get back to painting.. This has encouraged me greatly.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you pick up your brush again! It is so therapeutic and rewarding!

[@marilimaarte]

Paty I want tocongrstulations you. Seu trabalho é criativo e nunca vi nada semelhante. É muito inspirador ver seu trabalho.. parabéns from BRAZIL 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks so much! I am glad you enjoy it.

[@norahreese-xp4cd]

I love your figure paintings. I'm learning a lot.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks so much! I am glad you are enjoying them.

[@norahreese-xp4cd]

@@pattscrivenerartist ❤️

[@alrhemwadi8672]

I love your work

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks so much!

[@tuckerdinnes2132]

Hi and thank you from a neighbour on Quadra Island! This video inspires me!!!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

That's awesome! Drop in for a studio visit when you come this way.

[@basbo00sa]

Wow…🧿🧿🧿🧿

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks so much! Give it a whirl!

[@normanmerrill1241]

Excellent presentation…thank you

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you! I love teaching!

[@juliamarsh9536]

What a great technique and the result was stunning,. I was thinking during your demo that trying this with animals may produce some interesting results. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Go for it! I have been thinking of that too!

[@darcilenadeanne6510]

Yes we did. Good to visit you on youtube when I can. Love all the beauty you inspire others to do! ❤

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks so much!

[@dianecharest8365]

Nice. I like your style. Thank you

[@pattscrivenerartist]

I appreciate that!

[@susandowd1093]

Beautiful thank you

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you too!

[@Alltheworldneedsajolt]

How has YT only just presented you to my feed? ❤ your work!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks so much! Glad you found me.

[@PaulWalesArt]

Love these Patt. Great exercise and one I'm going to attempt. Wish I was closer - would love to do an in person workshop, but since I'm not - I've signed up for the virtual in October and am looking forward to it! Be well ♥

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Have fun with it and thanks for signing up for the virtual workshop.

[@janecarver9672]

I really enjoyed this lesson and found it both inspiring and motivating. Beautiful sense of colour too. I'm going to try this method. Watching from New Zealand.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks for watching! You can do it!

[@WGail]

I love these! They look so fun and freeing. I def feel this would be an awesome creative exercise for when im feeling stuck or looking for something new. Thank you for sharing with us. 😊

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Totally! Give it a try. It works great with pears, apples etc.too.

[@charlotteminichiello6260]

Wow

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks!

[@sabelvaldiviaderuiz8447]

Estupendo!!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks!🙏

[@Hollywoodhat]

Beautiful work. Well presented and clear on presentation. Greetings from the CA desert.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you very much! Welcome from the CA desert. I have a friend who lives there.

[@Midgy21747]

I love your work.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@LindaRUDYK]

Fab! Instead of stencils could you do monographic collage pieces?

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Absolutely! I often use collage in the under painting.

[@bonbeechler2323]

I can see where using these techniques and suggestions would just BLAST me out of any slump or disinclination to paint!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

I hope you will give it a try.

[@bettyh1100]

I really like these, this exercise will on my list for next after my current project. Thanks 😊

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Enjoy! Thanks for watching!

[@belindacottrell5492]

I really enjoyed. Thanks for sharing

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for watching!

[@difarmer7786]

I am learning so much from you.....THANKYOU!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

I am so happy to hear that!

[@WildIrishToes]

I just really love your figures!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you so much!

[@katykrebs9707]

You’re process really speaks to me!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks Katy! Glad to hear it!

[@bettyrector5251]

Hi everyone From Nova Scotia canada

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Hi from the West Coast!

[@darcilenadeanne6510]

Glad I found this video. It was a great experience taking a full day class with you. Missing the island. Keep up the awesome classes. 💖

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Hello Darci! Glad you found my videos. Did you move back to Saskatchewan?

[@darcilenadeanne6510]

@@pattscrivenerartist Yes we have been back home 2 years now. I will continue to look out for your videos. I find them very calming. Not sure I can't paint the people like you do but I Def like doing mixed media backgrounds. I still need to start using my new gelli pads.

[@dianecharest8365]

Love them and love your style Pat. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks so much 😊

[@marilynjohnson106]

Loved the demo and your style.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks so much!

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

I enjoyed seeing how you develop your figures.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks JoAnne. I usually work from imagination but I find this is a good exercise!

[@annadean8210]

Thank you. I love your approach.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks for watching!

[@goodgrief13]

Love seeing your process. Thank you for sharing. I've heard Vancouver is beautiful. Maybe a workshop is in my future. 😊

[@pattscrivenerartist]

I live on Vancouver Island and it is indeed beautiful!

[@margaretsummers3712]

The way you bring out a figure is great to watch. And still so colorful! Are your older workshops available to watch? Once you buy a virtual workshop, can you watch it any time, as many times as you want? Are they downloadable? I lived in Seattle for about 20 years and loved going to Vancouver Island. The northwest is soooo beautiful.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Hi Margaret. It is beautiful here. I love Seattle too. I have a replay from a workshop on Soul Sisters. It is on sale this week until September 15. Here is the link. scrivenerartanddesign.thrivecart.com/soul-sisters/?coupon=BACKTOSCHOOL. You can view whenever and as often and for as long as you want.I don’t think it is downloadable.

[@tinacookieleesanchez6850]

Lovely, I'm going to try this

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Have fun!😀

[@tootstoyou1]

Would have enjoyed seeing the completed painting as a whole. Otherwise great!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

I’ll it a photo in under the community tab.

[@christinepeterson9547]

Thanks for showing us this technique. I can’t wait to try it many times! So cool.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Have fun!

[@suzannedesylva3805]

Wonderful.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks for joining! Where are you tuning in from?

[@bettyrector5251]

Canada

[@chattycathy1923]

I love your work,you have a unique style.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@susiegilmour3520]

Love watching your process. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

You are so welcome!

[@tinastreet6658]

I love your work! Thanks for sharing your process. I was never a fan of “messy” or abstract painting before but I am blown away at all your pieces and want to try this style for myself. A million thanks, your fan from NC❤

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you so much @tinastreet6658!

[@helenaandreasson3892]

Love it! Wish you were closer Sweden.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Nice to hear from you. My grandfather immigrated from Norway to Canada.

[@natashat2702]

thank you for sharing !!1 i love this concept going to give this a try. i love how the one with the blk background turned out seeing all the beautiful marks under

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks so much! 😊Please do give it a try!

[@annettzorn8553]

Hi from Germany and thank you for showing this interesting technique. I'm going to try it today. Let's get started...🎨

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Have fun!

[@TheMarkEH]

Excellent demonstration. Thank you.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lorrainesaliba5469]

Hi Patt ! I just stumbled into this video and am so glad I decided to watch it ! Loved it and I think you ended up with some amazing paintings ! I quickly pressed the Like and Subscribe button 🤗as I sure don’t want to miss out on what you’re uploading ! Thank you so much. for sharing your lovely works ! Warmest regards to you ...Lorraine 💕🤗🎨😊

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks Lorraine! Your comment was a lovely start to my day!

[@laurienye7514]

I loved it and you are so talented. I loved the colors and of course your artwork, it is just gorgeous.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ediemarie2696]

Thank you

[@pattscrivenerartist]

You're welcome!

[@pamelabrowne3684]

You are awesome! Love your ladies. I’ve developed my own style based on your technique and have sold several! Thank you

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Wonderful! Nice to hear from you!

[@AL-lz1hb]

Fun and fascinating watching the process, wondering where it is going.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@judithgillam5074]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Brilliant - as usual ! Thank you Patt !!! Kind regards - Judi - Australia 🌻

[@pattscrivenerartist]

You are so welcome Judi!

[@lorimackert9141]

Im feeling so inspired!!! This was great fun to watch!! I’m going to check out your workshop for sure. Thank you!!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@boyandbelugee]

Lovely. Thank you for tutorial!❤

[@pattscrivenerartist]

You’re welcome 😊

[@bellaeusebio849]

Hello Pat! Another inspiring demo that I can adapt on my fav art subjects of children and flowers. What brand is your turquoise paint?

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Wonderful! I use Golden Teal in a fluid.

[@redgirl696]

Great Patt, thanks. Looks like fun!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

You bet! Are you going to try it?

[@MarianneStClair]

@Patt I loved this demonstration and looseness in your style. I looked at your site for upcoming workshops and it seems that they all have passed. Do you have anything coming up?

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks so much! Are you looking for an online or an in person workshop?

[@ruthiesexton5199]

L O V E !!! Just shared with friends. So free and abstract thank you!! Subscribed!!❤️

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sherelynwhite4130]

I just came across your Channel. Really enjoyed this demonstration and I think I could learn a few things from you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and I have subscribed and look forward to doing a little binge- watching of your demos!😊✨️💖🙋‍♀️

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Glad it was helpful! I look forward to reading more comments and questions from you.

[@leanneward5244]

Beautiful 😊👍

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks! I appreciate your comments!

[@jenfleming9412]

Patt this is striking and inspirational. Do you make your own stencils or buy some ready made?

[@pattscrivenerartist]

I buy stencils but also use things I upcycle like mesh produce bags.

[@missdeesaccount]

Your videos are great, thank you for them! What does AFCA stand for? Are you in an association of some sort? Take care ❤

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you! AFCA stands for - associate member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. There are 3 categories, active member open to any artist but you are juried in. There are two levels of signature status. AFCA and SFCA (Senior) Both require a body of 10 pieces of work and other credentials to be juried in. I haven’t tried for the SFCA level yet.

[@missdeesaccount]

@@pattscrivenerartist thanks for the information!

[@marnielaw8568]

Great exercise Pat!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

It really is! I hope you try it Marnie!

[@clanreid2556]

What type of acrylic paint are you using, it’s not runny at all, love it …..your pencil, is it charcoal pencil? Can you please list your materials, your Art is fascinating! 🌹🤗🤗🤗

[@pattscrivenerartist]

I am using Amsterdam Acrylic paint and a Stabilo Mark All pencil.

[@clanreid2556]

@@pattscrivenerartist thx. 👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@jenfleming9412]

So Patt, at the beginning your stuck four pieces of paper together to do your overall patterned background painting? Then once you have your soul sisters do you pull it apart into four again? Love it all so much. Greetings from Australia ❤

[@pattscrivenerartist]

It was actually a large sheet of paper taped off into 4 quadrants and cut into four after painting. You could tape four pieces of paper together to get the same effect.

[@susanfield2444]

I absolutely loved this video, too. I am a fan of your vibrant style.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

@@susanfield2444 thanks so much!

[@tracyforester9825]

Hello. Love your styles. Where do you get your wonderful canvas?

[@pattscrivenerartist]

I try to support my local art store.

[@selin985]

Thank you. Where do you get those sitencils?

[@pattscrivenerartist]

I got the stencils at my Local art store. Check out stencil girl.

[@youtube_video_seo_expert_03]

I just checked out your KZbin channel and loved its attractive aesthetics. However, I did notice a few issues that need your attention. One area that caught my eye is the SEO aspect, especially the lack of optimized tags and tag volume. It seems like these aspects haven't been fully addressed. There might be other concerns as well that you should look into

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks for the tips!

[@annaprice8170]

Discovered you today. I live in the Shuswap, but will be wintering in Parksville Jan. Feb Mar. Will you be there or are you runnung away south…like we used to? I am interested in yoyr art style.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Hi Anna, I will be staying here over the winter. Look me up when you come.

[@lmarteen2778]

Love this Pat, what size is your paper?

[@pattscrivenerartist]

I used an 18x24 sheet from Strathmore Mixed Media pad.

[@bellaeusebio849]

Where do you buy your stencils?

[@pattscrivenerartist]

I buy them at my local art store. Stencil Girl has great stencils if you are in the USA

[@rositabasso]

+++excercises...!!!

[@rositabasso]

exercises!!!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Practice warmups!