Quickies with Squeegee and Palette Knife

Here I am demonstrating one way of making quick studies, just to play and explore composition.

[@kerribrown1046]

I agree with the other comments here that these are amazing pieces of art despite them being "only quick studies". These are fantastically inspiring!

[@mariawalker8403]

Your “playful little studies” are works of art.

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

These are as legitimate art as any “ full blown “ painting, and I frankly prefer this style

[@ant11368]

"playful little studies" she says. for me they're works of art! Great lesson - can't wait to get home and try this out. Why didn't I discover this channel sooner??

[@feyHiker]

This is a great technique for when you want to do something but have no ideas on what to do.

[@victoriadolci6463]

I love how you don't overthink each study.

[@kathyb5740]

Love these little works of art !

[@judithmoore8692]

Thanks for another inspiring demo! Have been following your videos for quite a while. Love your work, and so appreciate that you Do Not fill the time with endless chatter. 🥰🎨👍🏻✨🇺🇸

[@annlgs7303]

Jane - It makes me happy anytime I see you've uploaded a new video. Loved it!

[@jdaviesVT]

Oh thank you! I hope you give it a try.

[@jillpontiere1814]

Oh m gosh, I played with this this am and had such fun. Thanks for a great tutorial/video.

[@MariaMunoz-rz1nz]

What a better way to end 2020 doing something beautiful and creative! Thank you Jane!

[@raerae6422]

Loved the bonus cropping at the end of the video. Its fascinating how dramatically a painting, drawing or photo can change by moving the frame around.

[@salemtv5808]

i’m shocked you are saying these are not masterpieces!!! i love them soooo much they are wonderful…i just added you to my list of my all times favorite artists that include rothko, cy, franz, jackson and newman

[@jdaviesVT]

You are too kind!

[@blueperegrine]

What a terrific tutorial

[@abstractpaintingwithmattha9262]

I’m impressed with how these little experiments are transformed with the addition of fine detail like the lines and spatters. (Not to mention, cropping!) while you might not consider them finished works, they are certainly a level up from just playing. I will certainly try this soon. Thanks!

[@jdaviesVT]

Do try them. Any techniques will do, but one key is to LIMIT the number of techniques you are using, and limit your time on them. The other key is to let them be NOT good, NOT finished.

[@bySusuko]

Not only exercises - these are art works! Thank you for showing!

[@riteasrain]

This was lovely, some beautiful little jewels. I love the colour!

[@jdaviesVT]

Thank you so much!

[@riteasrain]

@@jdaviesVT You're very welcome 😊

[@joankney8484]

Just received and devoured, Abstract Painting: The Elements of Visual Language. This is so well written that I felt like I was having private lessons. Thank youJane Davies for sharing such valuable information!!!

[@denisedaffara8149]

How fabulous. I just love these. Thank you Jane

[@georgemarklow4683]

This is spectacularly beautiful work Jane. Thank you for this simple study tutorial - I may use your advice to work on small paper pieces to be framed.

[@brianbuday8639]

Always inspiring Jane! I enjoy heisting ( implementing I mean) some of your ideas. Cheers and Happy New Year 🇨🇦👍😎🍷

[@purfleac]

Love watching you work, thanks! Happy new year!

[@jdaviesVT]

Same to you!

[@angieculasso5964]

I have learned so much from the freedom and experience you have. Thanks. Looking forward to see these today in big paintings.

[@ingridcoke1360]

Looooove them all.. Quite like this approach Jane. Thank you for sharing.💖💖💖

[@KS-wr4vv]

What a wonderful project! Especially on those days when I’m not sure what I want to create. These although beautiful on their own oils inspire a larger piece.

[@robkoch6548]

Just wonderful Jane. Thanks for showing the way

[@MimiZ914]

Absolutely love all your videos. You're the best on YT.

[@rosethorne9076]

I've just stumbled across this video and glad I did. Your art is fanastic. Thank you.

[@reginamcintyre8423]

I strayed, but I am back! I ❤️ your work! It inspires me! Yay!

[@LoriUren]

Those are amazing and look great with the matte boards.

[@TheMutheMuthe]

These are absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for the inspiration and instruction.

[@jdaviesVT]

THANKS!

[@beamantel1926]

This is so very inspiring!!! Thank you so much Jane for sharing... Beautiful!

[@allthumbs3792]

Love this kind of small study play and the frame editing really refreshes the mind and eye. Simple joys1

[@isabellamcgee166]

Your videos are always inspiring. Thank you. Happy New Year.

[@Ourheartswitharts]

Hi Jane, I am really excited to try this out, it speaks to my love for free shapes and colors👍🏻😃

[@jdaviesVT]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Ourheartswitharts]

Thank you, I know I will👍🏻👍🏻🤗

[@judithgillam5074]

LOVE your work Jane ! Amazing ! Thank you . Kind regards - Judi - Australia

[@peggybogardus9340]

Thanks for this, Jane. You keep it interesting and fun. :*)

[@lesliecallaway6544]

Such a fun and interesting idea! Thank you!

[@lincheungart]

great process Jane, I shall be experimenting with this myself.

[@BlueZion9]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@DebKiwi]

One of the hardest things for me is to let go and not overthink but when I do, I have the most fun and other feel a sense of liberation. Plus, there’s also the possibility I’ll end up with something really cool. If not, it’s not the end of the world, I can just paint over it or use as a background for adding other layers. It’s [and should be] all in the name of fun!

[@ingridpetrini]

Just when I needed it ❤️

[@boogieboxmusic4331]

Great stuff jane, I’ll give this a go..

[@jdaviesVT]

Have fun!

[@karencook2504]

Your videos are so helpful - thanks so much!!!!

[@nattyw495]

Like this video found it interesting and informative..mikelle art mom👩‍🎨🎨✍🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@paco_art]

Thank you for sharing your video. I learned a lot of interesting things. ❤

[@dickyji]

Great video Jane. Happy new year.

[@zackmoody656]

Great ideas thanks x

[@GaryR55]

These are beautiful, Jane. I'm really inspired to use this technique. Thanks!

[@jdaviesVT]

Have fun!

[@tonyah3488]

Happy new year Jane and chickens!

[@maggiemae6867]

Love this. Thank you ❤️

[@lindaharris6343]

I LOVE your videos, Jane!

[@jdaviesVT]

Thank you so much!

[@jl4643]

Your videos always inspire me! Thank you for sharing your creative talents! Wishing you a happy & healthy new year 😊

[@jdaviesVT]

THANKS!

[@leafm1181]

i quite fancy these

[@jdaviesVT]

Thanks!

[@josiewilkinson4788]

They look amazing! I just bought my first palette knife and I can't wait to try it out now!

[@Rita-nj3qo]

Tolle Anleitung 🤝🙏vielen Dank 👏

[@mashley444]

Thank you Jane, great video ❤️

[@gaelhillyardcreative]

I go through buckets of Light Phthalo Green - it's a gorgeous colour. Especially when used with transparent red iron oxide. Happy Hogmanay from the Scottish Highlands!

[@jdaviesVT]

Oh YEAH! Happy Hogmanay to you from Vermont, USA

[@brendapurdie4935]

Great idea! Thank you.

[@irenepouw2640]

Very inspirational, Jane. Greetings from Amsterdam, the Netherlands 🌷

[@culturefan]

Thanks, love your videos.

[@jillrobbins4488]

I love all your videos!!

[@handoverheartstudios]

Utterly inspired

[@enagrommorgane184]

i love your new work !

[@mandyg5747]

Fabulous little studies. Wondering if old credit/store cards would be a good alternative to a Squeegee?

[@andrewfrost8866]

You could make use of a margarine tub lid just cut to size.

[@mandyg5747]

@@andrewfrost8866 Never thought of that. Thank you for the suggestion. I use blocks of butter wrapped in paper but I know someone who buys Lurpak in a tub so will ask them to save a couple of lids for me.

[@jdaviesVT]

Yup. Try anything you can think of.

[@Panfi87]

Really inspiring 🙏

[@interiorsefforts]

beautiful

[@judypostcardcafe4388]

THANKS!!

[@PeterSsailing]

thank you

[@samanthasmith4617]

Love this I'll give it a go what fun. Thank you.u.k.

[@Rita-nj3qo]

Super👍🎨vielen Dank !

[@deedoyle397]

Fresh and fun! On Watercolor paper? Gessoed? Am thinking I could take a larger piece of w/c paper and "score " off smaller pieces with masking tape to create a little series. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@stellab.5431]

Hallo Jane, Please....Can you show how you put your paper painting on a canvas? I don't know the technique. Thank you very much 😊

[@lisedanis2201]

This type of quick study exercises in past years has lead me to explore in a totally different avenue and have fun. I find it loosens me up and allows for trying out a variety of colour cravings and shape/line explorations. Thank you for sharing.

[@jdaviesVT]

We'll see if it loosens ME up. I don't do it very often.

[@vnnvideo9023]

Love it!

[@jdaviesVT]

Thanks!!

[@madhurimaartandcraft9696]

Beautiful❤❤❤

😍 love it, what kind of paper are you using??

[@eldorado5123]

j'aime beaucoup

[@matissecindy]

Do you have a list of materials you’re using?……🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@karlabritfeld7104]

What do y'all do with your artwork? I have hundreds of paintings, collages, greeting cards, matted paintings. Just sitting in a closet. I live in a small town that still isn't doing art shows. What to do with all my work? I tried social media but that was useless. I've given my friends so many paintings I'm sure they don't want any more

[@ginger451]

What kind of paper do you use? The cheaper papers are buckling up on me even though they say “mixed media”.

[@Leafyyy1]

Are you using transparent acrylic?

[@karenrichard2544]

Do you have cold wax and oil classes or videos?

[@jdaviesVT]

Not at this point, but I might add some.

[@marymary5494]

👌💕

[@susancarbin-hardee8549]

Hi Jane, That was fun. Can you tell us a source for the squeegees? I'd like to buy some!

[@susancarbin-hardee8549]

Update: I looked at the squeegees and was able to look up the company. All set.

[@betsyellis9883]

@@susancarbin-hardee8549 Where did you find them? Thanks.

[@LittleWillie1000]

Tried to find those Squeegees. Can't find them.

[@margauxv25]

Michaels had them. Cheap joes art supply has them. Look for them in the mixed media section or near the Gelli print supplies.

[@margauxv25]

Actually, michaels had them near the Gelli print supplies which were directly across from the rubber stamps. Having them myself tho, they don't work much differently than old credit cards or a spatula for drywall you would find at the hardware store. Just use what you have. It's the idea behind it, of just pushing paint around with a flat service as your tool.

[@jdaviesVT]

The squeegees are available at Cold Wax Academy. coldwaxacademy.com/squeegees/

[@RobinGayl]

These are beautiful for playful studies...so inspirational! What is your substrate- sulphite drawing paper or something else?

[@conniefinley5141]

I love these! They’ve inspired me. Thank you. 🥰

[@i_see1997]

Nice work~~~

[@Alteredstatesstudio]

fabulous!

[@picaza2]

Thank you!

[@nctan88]

Wow! Wow! Wow! my first time to find you. I am attracted to your style, boldness and vigor to express yourself with your techniques. formation and vigor to create. I surely subscribed and will be watching more of your videos. They style is just open and energetic. Thank you for what you do.

[@jackieswe]

Thanks for this inspirational video Jane, I’ve lost my creative mojo under the pile of life for quiet awhile and feel that old familiar excitement looking at your video so thank you very much!😊

[@Nae641]

Very inspiring😻Love the work and gives me new ideas for my paintings!

[@thucao944]

Beautiful art work! I like this technique of yours.

[@inakaupat6813]

Wie schön! Ihre Werke sehen fantastisch aus. Sie zeigen, wie man spielerisch, und doch überlegt, ganz wundervolle Arbeiten anfertigen kann. Herzlichen Dank dafür! ❤

[@sabineessich5369]

thank you very much for your inspiring videos! greetings from the south of germany and a happy, hopefully better, new year 2021!

[@jdaviesVT]

Indeed! Happy new year to you too.

[@esarempee]

Super!

[@elizabethashman6120]

Awesome!

[@jdaviesVT]

Thanks!