Should You Take Risks with Your Painting? 🎨 (See Improvement Quicker)

[@DenverBright]

Great video Malcolm, thanks! Quote of the video... "Don't do a skinny painting"!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Exactly!

[@bobsieczkiewicz8014]

Makes an important point. The best way to improve anything we do is by taking a chance.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Exactly 💯

[@francoforleo4971]

Wow! Yes, this definitely did come off! Painting as loosely as you do, takes some courage..! Something I haven’t found yet! 🙏🎨🙏

[@KathyFortenberryRealtor]

Thank you, Malcolm. I always start out feeling like my painting is loose and as I get into it, I tighten up. I know it's all in my head, trying to make things perfect. LOL Maybe I will force myself to paint without my glasses and use a big brush!

[@MalcolmDewey]

I know a few artists who do that Kathy - instead try setting a timer and paint a quick session 😉

[@KathyFortenberryRealtor]

@@MalcolmDewey I will try that.

[@frances3254]

good tips !! big thanks

[@GAURAVSINGH1530]

Exactly my state...trying to control that urge 😊. Improving with every attempt. I must say the loose style, does give so much interest both from far and up-close. Far more interesting than the over detailed photo like painting

[@margaretsmith9637]

At the end of Monet’s life, it is my understanding that his eyesight was going. Of course I think he could see colors very well. When I went to Giverney, I was surprised how much his paintings looked like his garden. I thought he exaggerated more than he did.

[@dlp9282]

Appreciate being pushed toward more freedom and creativity in the process of painting.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you Diana!

[@debbiestann3809]

Mr. Dewey, your video on risk taking, paired with your video on patterns ( in which you improvised and took risks with light breaking through) are very, very inspiring. You are so generous to share these painting videos, but aside from that, you are also so careful and thoughtful to describe each tiny decision, each brush mark in a step by step manner. Your paintings are filled with light and color and a vibrancy that I hope to master eventually, but until then, thank you so very much! You are a wonderful teacher😊

[@MalcolmDewey]

You have made my day Debbie. thank you!

[@michelleweatherson3643]

Excellent demo and stunning painting Malcolm. Not only did you take those risks, but you explained how you were taking them, step by step. Incredibly helpful. Thank you.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you very much, glad it helps.

[@bronwynnehoney2985]

I'm so grateful to have found your channel. This plateau that you speak of is exactly where I am at the moment in my painting and your teaching is inspiring me to step off the edge. Thank you!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Excellent, enjoy the challenge!

[@fatoomgierdien2181]

Fantastic lesson!! WOW!! Thank YOU MUCH.

[@attadudepc]

There have been many artists on KZbin who have taken my interest from time to time.. but you are the only one I can honestly say has TOTALLY captivated me. Your style.. impasto bold and brave, resonates within me. Thank you for your videos, I shall have to look closely at what you have to offer.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Very kind of you Paul! Thank you.

[@Eva-iy6vy]

Yes Malcolm this video gave me ideas. I think fear is what is holding people back from trying and being more daring to express their inner self. When painting we should not see objects but only colors and the movement that is expressing the objects.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Yes fear is the root of the problem. Putting yourself out there is a risk already so we often play it safe.

[@frances3254]

Reading down thru the comments I see my 'problems' are not unique. thank you everyone, you keep me going!

[@gabrielbompadre6773]

Thank you Malcolm!

[@davidengler123]

Thank you once again, Malcolm. I always learn one more thing from each of your videos and you’ve motivated me to go out and do it! My work has improved so much from where it started thanks to your advice.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Kind of you to say so David, thanks.

[@ginnibrower596]

Malcolm, I've prided myself in putting detail in my paintings, like a photograph. I would like to try more abstract but it's hard to change. I find when I do your way I look at my painting and for me it looks incomplete. I want you to know that I do like your paintings and enjoy watching you paint with such ease. Thank you for such good instruction. From New York State.🤗😊

[@MalcolmDewey]

You must go with what makes you happy. Of couse it is fun to try new things, but you will know what style is giving you the most pleasure. Try to further that style in some way to break out of a comfort zone. See what happens.

[@sshelton4611]

The color combination is very pleasing.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@3343richard]

This video came along just at the right time. Thanks. R.

[@Frances-m1h]

Very good, I like your style of work,🖌️🖌️🖌️🖌️🎨👍. From Frances uk

[@judymills873]

I love your style and the bright colours.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you Judy

[@christinapoulengeris]

Thank you again! Very encouraging and inspiring. Now I am going to start painting!

[@michelfrance75]

I really like your videos, we talk about painting, the heart of the subject and not the panoply of the painter as often elsewhere !

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you very much!

[@nakedanunnaki4432]

good morning Malcolm , from a wet Cape Town. Thank you for your advice - re - "paint for yourself". I think most of us know when we have received good advice - one feels the honesty, this is one of them. thank you

[@MalcolmDewey]

Very welcome! Please send us some of your rain too 😉

[@nakedanunnaki4432]

@@MalcolmDewey howdy Malcolm, so far, with my rain gauge, it seems like CT, may be experiencing a "normal" May rain season. I've become a bit paranoid regarding rainfall since CTs close brush with disaster, namely "day zero" , no water from our dams. I worked for CCT, in the water and sanitation directorate - and my work took out to all CCTs dams. Bro, I hope that your side of the world will get rain in time. Again, thanks for your KZbin tutorials.

[@MalcolmDewey]

@@nakedanunnaki4432 Holding thumbs!

[@vitorinosebastiao5861]

You are right ....first at all you must not forget you paint for yourself first because that it must give you pleasure... so, if it is not right , try again ... you are unique you should have your own style and improve on it... you are not a" copy machine.." many tks for your simple but honest advise.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@yelenafurer541]

Malcolm, I painted two small big strock, big brushes paintings, not too bad. It's a start. Thank you!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Excellent, keep that momentum going.

[@krisharedillas7677]

This is so encouraging. I'm finally feeling the confidence because of your videos. Thank you so much

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you very much

[@elianacsd8245]

Thank you very much for all of your videos! They are making a huge difference in my paintings! I love your style and your personality as well. Thanks a lot!🙏🏻🙏🏻😘

[@MalcolmDewey]

It's a pleasure, thank you

[@karenfletcher3153]

Just the message I needed this morning!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Good to hear that Karen

[@faithwiggin9835]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video on taking chances and loved the finished painting.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you Faith!

[@karinvonrenthe-fink8884]

Just beautiful, you are so inspiring. Thank you!!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you 😊

[@boomerartist9772]

Such a beautiful painting! Thank you so much for the lesson! 💕

[@MalcolmDewey]

Pleasure, thank you!

[@terratarango4002]

Thanks for the nudge to take risks. I'm going to apply your advice in both content and method. Content--adding figures which i'm sometimes reluctant to do. Method--using a timer and forcing myself to keep the energy moving quickly. Wish me luck! :)

[@MalcolmDewey]

Sounds good 💯

[@sabinelloyd8532]

I have got a bit stuck with my pastels. Time to pick up a brush and play with acrylics again.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Go for it 💯

[@tkikpar4882]

Thank you! I feel inspired once again after your lesson to make something magical happen. I really appreciate your channel. 🙏

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you, I appreciate your support

[@mypaintedhut111]

Loved it!

[@freedom65ec]

The video was very timely. I have been working on this painting for a while and I want to take a risk by putting in this large palm frond. I have been afraid I would ruin it. But you encouraged me to try.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Go for it Ellen 💯

[@jonroads8281]

Oh man I LOVE that piece! Great video!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks a lot Jon!

[@fatoomgierdien2181]

The point is that You have given us So Much in this lesson. Thank You.

[@chrisdalby6523]

Thanks Malcolm, most helpful.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@byronleighmeyer163]

Thanks for the advice Malcolm, I feel like painting now after watching this!😄

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks Byron - Go for it!

[@natalykenny2069]

Beautiful! You always make it look so easy. I guess it might happen with lots of practice eventually 😊❤👍

[@MalcolmDewey]

You are already an excellent artist - just keep on painting!

[@gloriam.sweatman3152]

Beautiful Malcolm!! I really need to paint more loosley! Your videos are so helpful to me in this manner. I enjoy all your tutorials!.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you Gloria!

[@susanfindell6154]

I love this painting, I’m going to try these tips!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you, Susan, enjoy it

[@Rfescarzaga]

Beautiful colors , very alive.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@mohansinghpatil2220]

Great lesson thank you so much for teaching something new

[@MalcolmDewey]

My pleasure, thank you

[@ruthgonzalez1991]

Beautiful. Pushes me to try this.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Go for it!

[@dianemannion2724]

Thank you for sharing such useful and inspiring information. I've been watching many of your videos and telling my artist friends to watch also.

[@MalcolmDewey]

That is kind of you, thank you!

[@Backrenz]

It's beautiful: exactly the kind of style I'm aspiring to achieve. Taking a risk is something that I'm naturally adverse to, so it's a good reminder as is the idea that we're painting for ourselves. Thanks for this video -as always really helpful.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you very much!

[@andreaberger4286]

It did work! Lovely

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@lucillefemine2339]

Great painting and great advice :)

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you so much 😀

[@billhinton8579]

wonderful.! You make it look so easy.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you! 😊

[@louiselavoieparise9416]

It’s beautiful and thank you!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you too!

[@bob_lazart3281]

Thank you, i really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and skill the next painting i work in try my best to improve.

[@MalcolmDewey]

You are very welcome

[@santawilliams9029]

Lovely I think it works too

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@selmaabbott7234]

Thank you, Malcolm. You really teach what is essential to improve the paintings. I have been learning a lot from your courses. I was in that boring plateau you mentioned before watching your videos and taking the lessons. Thank you also for this video about taking risks!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Many thanks Selma

[@saharm2454]

Amazing thank you 🙏

[@MalcolmDewey]

You’re welcome 😊

[@FinleyClarkMusic]

Got yourself a new subscriber! Love it 🔥

[@MalcolmDewey]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sophiereinecke8659]

Thank you Malcolm. I enjoyed your enthusiasm while you are painting so much, and the end result so lovely! You inspire me time and again to try and get out of my fiddling, detail work and get "loose". I feel ready to try once again and see if I can prevent the tightening up after a loose beginning.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Super, your painting is improving so much Sophie. You can be well pleased!

[@mumtazsamnani1237]

It was very helpful thank you

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you

[@marzanneslabbertbloemfonte2252]

Thank you so much! Can you provide lessons on flower painting?

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks Marzanne. I'll keep that in mind for a still life painting perhaps.

[@marzanneslabbertbloemfonte2252]

@@MalcolmDewey thanks!!

[@ladym6738]

Could you do acrylic/oil and gouach split screen?? Wondering about thick/thin applications. Thank you.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Good idea, I will give it a go.

[@donnamacleod-hardstaff9486]

Love your colour mixing, I’m trying your method, but somehow it does not look as good as yours. Maybe more patience is needed. 😮

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you Donna. Hope you are having fun 😊

[@marinashaduri7836]

Thank you for your advice, Malcolm. It looks so easy when you paint this beautiful impressionistic scene, but difficult when I try to paint loosely. I guess, the main reason is my inexperience with color choice, brushwork, etc. I decided to do some exercises with a limited palette trying to minimize the number of brushstrokes while painting relatively simple objects. However, I am not sure how to count the brushstrokes. For example, if I am turning a double-loaded brush while painting a circle (without taking it off the surface), is it one or 2 strokes? Thanks again for your demonstration and advices!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks Marina. In many ways this process is also trial and error. Trust yourself to find the solution and you will.

[@leesaunders5495]

I’m wondering whether I can paint quite a formal kind of scene with a building and figures in a very loose way or whether it’s better to use a different subject matter. I’m not so good at figures but could maybe paint an impression of them The Russian painter you invited us to take a look at paints some scenes where the viewer sees things almost through a kind of mist and uses their imagination to fill in the gaps. I’d be interested in your thoughts on this.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Yes you can paint buildings and figures loosely. Often it is better this way too. Look at Monet or Van Gogh. Both different, but both painted buildings loosely.

[@leesaunders5495]

@@MalcolmDewey many thanks. I wasn’t sure whether it was too big a risk as I’ve not tried this before. Still happy to have a go and see what emerges.

[@oty2012hy]

This is exactly super helpful for me! I am too cautious & serious in life. Thank you for the video! Is distance always cooler than warmer closer? Top of the trees are warmer than bottom? Also when the foreground is big, I feel hesitate to paint many loose strokes to cover the ground.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Sometimes the light is warm in the distance if the foreground is in shadow. The only way to deal with hesitancy is to jump and you will see that fear is an illusion. It is only painting after all 😊

[@margaretspurling8162]

I liked this.. Yes it will be a risk for me,

[@MalcolmDewey]

Enjoy the challenge!

[@nabigan]

Super work . But how did you sign it? Was it a brush ??

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you. This one I scraped into the wet paint with the brush handle.

[@batzeth]

lovelyyyyy!! Im so scared to start painting but this video came to me to say i have to do it now. Do u use linseed oil and turpentine? Did you decide the palette before starting?

[@MalcolmDewey]

I like to use a standard palette or warm and cool colors - sometimes adding a different color depending on subject. No mediums are added to the paints. A little artists spirits to soften paint in the composition stage only. Turps is only for cleaning brushes after the painting is done. Use lots of tissue to wipe brushes clean during painting.

[@batzeth]

@@MalcolmDewey Thank you, I have learned from you so much. You are very inspiring.

[@thisandthatdailylife9081]

Beautiful painting. I have plateaued and looking to push myself to the next level and found this video inspiring. Did you do it all in one session or did you let parts “dry” before proceeding? Did you use any medium or is the thick juicy paint simply from volume of paint?

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks Bev. All painted in one go and no mediums used. A good bristle brush is essential to do this.

[@thisandthatdailylife9081]

Thank you! I gave it a try and am very pleased with the results. Look forward to more great videos.