Quick Tip 462 - Dianne's Creative Process (part 1)

[@monicabierman3450]

Dianne, you are indeed an amazing art teacher- I learn SO much from you! Thank you, thank you so very much for all your hard work, the hours, that you take the time to explain so well and in so much detail. We all truly appreciate that and you. 🌻

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you Monica. It's a joy to share these.

[@AnimaedArte_HesAll_PatriziaC]

Very thank you Dianne for sharing your process❤…so precious😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindacadeau554]

You are an amazing teacher, thank you for your lessons.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure, Linda.

[@davidlee2822]

Wow! Dianne--this was so much fun! Thank you for the comments regarding "attitude." I'm such a perfectionist and hard on myself while drawing that I can hardly allow myself to go through a process, exploring. It's a real creativity killer! I need to frame your words and put them up on the wall of my art room! This was terrific! David

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Take it to heart, David. And enjoy the journey.

[@EllenR654]

Thank you for this!!! I really appreciate your reminders of how important attitude is; I know I’m guilty of thinking this or that doesn’t look right etc, early on in the process which indeed does take the fun out of it and it must limit creativity! This is something I would have never, ever thought about my own and I’ve never heard this from anyone else. ❤ Also, just want to mention that it’s so helpful that you posted the numbers of past quick tips that are relevant to this topic.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Keep enjoying the journey, Ellen.

[@chucknickerson9223]

Showing the Quick Tips associated with each step is above and beyond! Superb.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks a ton

[@cindyennes4815]

Congratulations Dianne I’ve been following you for 5/6 years and I always learn something important from you. Thank you!!!!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome! Keep enjoying the journey.

[@pamelabritton1230]

Thank you for the strong urging to explore the creative process instead of worrying about copying... I will work on that!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You'll find it in the doing of it.

[@jessicamoravek5120]

Hi Dianne! I'm drawing for the first time ever at 30-something and taking a class and loving your videos. They help me focus on different skills. I enjoy practicing with your videos. I'm falling in love with art, drawing and painting and having just the best time. Thanks!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful!

[@barbarakraemer4079]

I just found your online art space yesterday and I can't thank you enough. Love your clarity and to-the-point approach! I can't wait to put into practice each tidbit and lesson you give. THANK YOU.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@FrancileneSouza-r8d]

This is so FANTASTIC. THANK YOU ❤

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. My pleasure.

[@evealton2712]

I so appreciate this was asked and answered so well. I wanted to know your process but thought it may be too personal. This is helping and supporting me in so many ways. Including the attitude. I'm kinder to myself but it creeps in sometimes. Now I just laugh when I hear the critic start. I just love how you teach, Thank you so much again Dianne.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure, Eve. Thanks for your continued support.

[@LauraPost]

Thank you Dianne, once again you’ve provided many “aha” learning moments. Blows me away. Many teachers say find the general shapes first. I have problems defining shapes on complex subjects. Exploring the expression, the gestures does speak to my process. I became so frustrated placing shapes, “not getting it right” as the other students could record the image through shape. Also, taught placement occurs as same time as seeing shapes. The method of recording expression separate from placement causes one to not rush and further understand our subject. Being left handed I struggle how to hold pencil looser, your demonstration is sure to stop some horrible chicken scratching! Thanks to your student who asked you to connect past QT show your process!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Enjoy the journey, Laura!

[@sharonsunshine2532]

I've been watching for years as well. This was a wonderful quick tip.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Sharon.

[@MaryCurson]

What you didn't mention, which I think is extremely important is that using your technique of drawing makes the brain work harder than if I traced. Also by drawing from scratch, I can see such a lot of improvement in my work over the months. I am amazed at what I can achieve now to what I could then. Thanks to Dianne.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Keep enjoying the journey, Mary!

[@aliciasavino9809]

My drawing skills not good. After watching this demonstration you are a great teacher I understood a lot. I can be my worse enemy. Thanks so much. I am so happy I found you.

[@debrahoffman9056]

Thank you! Fantastic teaching😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're very welcome!

[@TOPTENTRAVEL01]

Really appreciate this Quick Tip - makes me feel like I have homework!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

That's my intention! ☺️

[@korukiwiarts]

You told so many wonderful points regarding to, exploring your shapes and so on. 👍💯 I never use Overhead protectors because when I draw, I like the freedom I have, of being myself.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I hope you'll give this process a try and discover just how elating it can be.

[@korukiwiarts]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Will certainly be giving it a go. Thank you

[@greenmacaroni8872]

Hi Dianne, I really enjoyed watching this. I never realized that I was exploring a character as I kept looking at and thinking about which point on it, I would start drawing. When I was in the second grade, I watched a special about Charles Schultz drawing his comic strip. I wondered if I could draw so I looked at the funny pages for a subject and found Beetle Bailey, and drew him. I was so proud of myself. Do you remember the first thing that you drew? When I was young, I mentioned to my sister that I wished my mom and dad could afford art lessons for me. She told me that Michelangelo didn’t need lessons so I quit drawing. Your lessons make up for the ones that I didn’t get to take and I thank you. Hugs, Julie 🥰

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for sharing this, Julie. I don't remember my first drawing because I've been drawing for as long as I can remember. It was a joy when I was a child and that has never waned.

[@PaulMollon]

Hi Dianne, I could not agree more with you on your process. I myself always do a value mass thumbnail first, then a full drawing of the subject based upon the value mass thumbnail I’ve decided upon. Because I prefer the indirect painting method, I then create a Grisaille on my canvas and finally begin the process of painting. The time I’ve spent on analyzing the subject has always been so worthwhile. I feel I always thoroughly understand my subject. Thank you for sharing 👏👍😃❤️

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for sharing and for watching.

[@FranceDemers-ex9cr]

Quel pédagogue Je n ai jamais vu une enseignante comme vous. Merci

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Merci beaucoup.

[@starvictory7079]

I used this to start a new painting yesterday. I decided to have fun and not criticise myself. The painting is a lighthouse on top of a granite rock, in the dark winter on the west coast of Sweden. It's interesting to me because I used to have a lighthouse outside my beedroom window as a kid (not the one I am painting right now). I want to capture that feeling of looking at it. It was comforting, always there.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Fantastic! Have fun with it.

[@sylviefleurant6138]

This was so interesting I can’t wait for the next lesson. Thank you so much.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome! Stay tuned--much more coming.

[@coffeesnob4846]

Thank you for sharing this quick tip on drawing Dianne, I need to work on my drawing skills.✏️

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You can do it!

[@bonniemahaffey210]

Thanks, Dianne! Waited 'til I was danged-near 70 to start on this art journey (danged-near 60 when I started with jewelry art!). I love your tips, as they help me understand the basic concepts - and beyond. I, too, don't care for the concept of using the Lucy at this stage in my development. I'd rather draw a wonky subject and keep working it until I learn and get it "right". Thanks, again, Dianne!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Keep enjoying the journey.

[@Smurfkobain10]

“We have over 400 quick tips, and I use all that stuff in my process” YESSS QUEEEEEEN

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😇

[@jasonanthonywilper]

Lovely video dianne, great lesson

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you! 😃

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Amazing process of thinking...its so important how you think as you draw a sketch...that also helps the painting process too at later stage i suppose.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Oh yes, Susan. When we study the character of the subject, there is payoff all the way through the painting because whe have make ourselves familiar with it.

[@cynthiasolie8256]

Diane, at what point in your process do you decide what you want to “say” or communicate with your painting? How do you use that intention to guide you through your steps. I am a loyal follower and watch you every week! Thank you so much.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Cynthia, I hope your questions get answered as the series moves along. Actually, when I'm in the process of studying the character of the images, my intention begins to become clearer. Once I get past the block in phase, I allow the painting to guide me towards what to emphasize.

[@DSmith-pc9jn]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I am 74 and am now teaching at a local studio. It is so helpfull to review the steps and stages that I ignor because I paint all the time. Your slow steady explainations are invaluable to me in this process. Where can I see more of your finished work. I'm having no trouble finding lessons and tips but can't seem to find a gallery of your work.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. My work is at diannemizestudio.com

[@jamesjerome7153]

Thanks lots of info here. I wonder why there is a drawing for step 1 and then a separate drawing for step 2. Can’t 1 and 2 be combined? I guess I’m missing the distinction between steps.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's all about intention. To get to know the subject, it is best to study its character with drawing away from the canvas. By doing so, you become familiar with it and that enables you to see it better when placing it on the canvas.

[@jaimehernandelgadoquintero4539]

Gracias

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

my pleasure

[@DSmith-pc9jn]

Do you every paint in acrylic?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Not in several decades.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Dianne which is your favourite medium besides oils...? And why?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Susan, I love painting with watercolor, too, because of the immediate response it allows and the multiple methods possible that can't be done with oils. I always enjoy working with pastels, but not with the same enthusiasm as with oils and watercolor.

[@barbararose4707]

Can you please do a quick trip on how to paint a picture of a girl wearing blue demium jeans, very difficult to paint the texture.... Regards Barbara 🌹

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Barbara, sorry this is six months late. It came in during the time I was incapacitated. I will put your request on our filming schedule. There won't be time during the Quick Tip to do a painting of a girl wearing jeans, but I can at least show an approach to getting the texture of the fabric.

[@DSmith-pc9jn]

I found your images.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great!

[@vbiggsable]

Bought an expensive projector a few years ago and very quickly asked myself, What's the point? You are creating nothing. One of these days I'm going paint a cave entrance on the side of my lanai and I'll take it out of mothballs for that.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Perhaps turn it into a sculpture and declare it DOA.

[@jaimehernandelgadoquintero4539]

Gracias

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful! Keep enjoying the process.