Acrylic painting tutorial. How to paint an abstract painting from start to finish

[@buddhabro.9130]

"The painting is finished when it is sold and gone to live with some other people" . Best quote ever! 😆❤🙏

[@skora-theoldguy]

Ha, ha ... thank you.

[@luisasarsa5351]

Beautiful result. 🎉

[@esperanzariebel2189]

Your unique style and technical skill are just "BRILLIANT ". One thing for sure... Your style is beyond ordinary and because of it YOU will be among the most transcendental and world renowned painters...Very deserving! Your are a gift to the world and we are very thankful for your teachings.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Wow ... I am blushing. Thank you. I am happy you liked my paintings and my videos.

[@22GmaRocky]

Arggghh, I just went to go click to binge watch all your videos! Your first one I find on here . Now you have another new subscriber ❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Wow, thank you! I am working on my second video. Have patience with me ... I'm the old guy ...

[@genevievemurray7743]

Call me crazy but when you first put it on the canvas I though it was perfect as is. Finished. I’d hang it on my wall just like that. I loved the yellow background and liked the blue background. You’re a great artist. Three paintings in one but there can be only one and no going back.

[@skora-theoldguy]

The perfect is a strange phenomenon. My paintings are not ... it would be nice if they were. Also remember that Perfect is the enemy of good. I try to paint good paintings first, and then maybe one day there will be one that is absolutely perfect.

[@genevievemurray7743]

Hi old guy, I old agree. Not being the arbiter of what constitutes good taste I can only say perfect for me and my taste. Im going to follow you now to see where you go next. Cheers.

[@jenalouise9813]

Thank you. Im now a new fan. From one artist to another...you're fabulous

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for this nice comment.

[@TranquilArtDesign1]

So happy I discovered you!!!!!

[@skora-theoldguy]

I am happy too. Thank you for watching.

[@carylpark7192]

Thank you for sharing. Love the idea of glass bowls to keep moist 👍

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I'm glad to hear that. Good luck with your painting. ... and sorry for the late reply.

[@mvricks90]

damn you are an awesome guy with good energy. I loved the analogy of connecting the dots, I dont why this just totally clicked for me and will also help me in my music. Thnx for sharing

[@skora-theoldguy]

I am glad you liked the video. Good luck with you proces and music.

[@patgarcia2714]

I saw you on you tube this morning. I’m totally love the way you paint. Don’t know what to do . I paint also but I never seen what a grand way of making a termination on what your painting will be. Love the way you think.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you so much!

[@mos8756]

I've never before considered changing a background. What a liberating suggestion! I especially appreciate your step-by-step teaching style. Thank you.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. Changing background was a drastic step ... but I like the blue one better.

[@paulinemurray2365]

Very good. I would never have thought to make such a huge change at the end. I wouldn’t have believed it was possible so thank you for this.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. Everything is possible in a painting ... if you take the time. Thank you for your kind comment.

[@danielakinart9238]

I really like your process of painting and could listen to you for hours (ha!) I certainly hope you plan to make many more videos as I have found a new favorite channel to watch!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind comment. I highly appreciate it.

[@MW-qv3vz]

Nice painting! I like the yellow and blue backgrounds equally. I look forward to more videos.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@leonardcain]

Liked both backgrounds actually! What a clever and efficient use of the rubber shaper to put you on the way towards composition! Many txz Jeanne

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your comment. Yes the shaper is good fun, and gives something to the painting.

[@jeffgoldenberg9579]

Looking forward to more.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching. Means a lot to me.

[@fionajenkins5047]

I am glad to have found you on you tube. I have learnt several topics from you work. Thank you.

[@skora-theoldguy]

I am happy to hear that my videos were usefull.

[@graciecourtney6138]

Our beautiful blue background is much easier on the eye. Thank you

[@skora-theoldguy]

Yes, I also really like the blue background. But sometimes you have to try something new, and sometimes it doesn't go as well as planned. Fortunately, you can always change ... and change ...

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you - very interesting video. I like your approach. Hope to see more from you. Richard.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Many thanks!

[@atrinae]

Birds in flight as organized chaos... inspired and inspirational! 💛

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for you nice comment, that is giving me inspiration.

[@vam-z2z]

Thank you so much for sharing your process. I am totally inspired by you!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you ... I am flattered.

[@coliasmeadii]

I love listening to you and watching. Please make more videos!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi, Thank you. I am working on the next one. Thank you for watching.

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Thank you for sharing your process and thoughts. Really interesting 😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your nice comment.

[@jlighthouse9458]

Both backgrounds worked well !

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching. Means a lot to me.

[@SimoneWhippArtist]

Second time watching this! I love watching your informative and interesting videos. 😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi and wow ... getting back and rewatch a video, is something I also do a lot. Second time is better for remembering it all.

[@annette372]

Thank you old guy, looking forward to what you will be coming up next time!

[@skora-theoldguy]

More to come!

[@ShoshanahShear]

Thank you for sharing. I love the way you describe the flock of birds and then translate that into your painting. That's real art. Thank you

[@skora-theoldguy]

Birds are fascinating to paint. They can do something we can't ... they can fly and when they are in a flock, hundreds of birds can behave, as if they were one individual. I see many pictures in that, so it's probably not the last bird painting from me. Greetings from Denmark.

[@ShoshanahShear]

@skora-theoldguy yes birds are fascinating. I also do some abstract art, a few pictures ago found a bird came to visit. It is a pretty good bird and was totally unintentional, but makes the picture now.

[@machelleshappyhobbies4977]

I say that my paintings are finished when I get that "complete" feeling. I have always had strong feelings about things. I hope you understand what I am trying to say. Your work is beautiful. 😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

Yes. I believe I do. Complete" feeling is what I mean when I say that you can not find anything to to better. Greetings from Denmark.

[@machelleshappyhobbies4977]

@@skora-theoldguy hello from Georgia

[@ridderfruen]

Hi… I think I know what you mean… with the “complete” feeling! My take on it is a kind of holistic sense, more than the eye or the brain or the intention. I have tried to believe, I had a lot more to do… but suddely got the feel it was completed (a painting of af portrait, as well as other stuff)… So my brain and intention as well as the plan, was that I had to do more… but luckily I listend to the “stop-feel” … felt like a resistance and stopped. Life was present in the painting and no need to overwork or “explain” anymore. I find finishing a painting is a vast challenge … more difficult than starting up - so the feel is important. All the best from a fulltime Danish artist. 😊

[@lindacurrie6220]

Fantastic explanation…. Please upload more!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you, I will.

[@Lex-cg3ee]

What a great painting. It certainly does communicate the chaos of those birds zooming around as they do. The light flickering everywhere. Wow.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Yes, birds are very interesting subjects. I am currently gathering inspiration and ideas for a series of birds. I don't know if it will come to anything, but I think so.

[@Missiuniqk]

Love the blue background so detailed.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you ... yes it took a while, but was worth it.

[@susanmillar6554]

Loved the painting. Thanks so much from a Vancouver, Canada fan.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Susan Thank you for your comment ... greetings from Copenhagen!

[@pamgrimes3142]

Like your style and enjoy your videos.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@alisonhendry2928]

Loved your thought process! I still love the yellow background too! I will enjoy watching more of your calm teaching.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your comment. Yes, many like the yellow background, but I believe I made the right choice after all.

[@alisonhendry2928]

@@skora-theoldguy the preference is the in the soul of the artist. The viewer has their own opinions and for them what they see comes from a different place. I see why you changed it, but I still like both. One is like fire and flee! The other peace. I think your work is brilliant. I am a representational painter, it love abstraction as I still can’t do it. 😂😂

[@ZeppoPeace]

I love your style of expression both artistic and mindfully 😊 1.9.24 first time enjoying and subscribed.. looking forward to more ✨🕊️ such beautiful artworks 💛

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your encouraging and kind words.

[@creativewah]

Wonderful video! I enjoyed watching! Thank you for sharing!❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you too.

[@Noseman23]

I’ve been knowing this guy for a long time, such a stand up guy! Greetings from Vestegnen 😉

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Noseman . Thank you ... do we know each other?

[@Pureimagination200]

We are learning about you in my community art class 😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

I am very flattered if you use me to teach your local art class. Thank you for this comment.

[@Pureimagination200]

@@skora-theoldguy I will let my teacher know. She liked my painting I did that I did of your style

[@dianecourtney2724]

So happy I found you 🌹 I prefer the yellow background… but I absolutely love the painting ☺️😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Diane. Thank you for your interest in my paintings. I better paint some more. (-:

[@lindamclean8809]

Keep on keeping on 🥰🥰🥰

[@skora-theoldguy]

👍

[@jenniecallomon164]

So enjoyed watching you & seeing your process …also picking up some tips !!…I hope to see more. Thank you 😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

More to come! I'm working on it this very instance.

[@PIXARTRA]

I loved the painting with the yellow background, but once you changed the colour to blues, it just made it even more beautiful. Thank you for showing us how to paint.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the painting and found the color change to be an improvement. It's always great to hear that my tutorials are helpful to others.

[@sorouge1606]

Fugleflok is a great painting - definitely better with the blue background. 🎉

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. Yes I like the blue one better too.

[@sorouge1606]

@@skora-theoldguy I look forward to another video from you Henrik.

[@sophiegervais2003]

Allo ! Im à new subscriber......wath a beautiful vidéo ! Im a painter too .....love your style and yes 👍 i love thé second greyish background ! Fabulous ! 👋 from Canada 😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thanks and welcome to my channel. Greetings from Denmark.

[@JannieannieNo1]

I really enjoyed watching that and I love the piano soundtrack 👏👏

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you found value in my video. Glad you liked my piano playing.

[@johannebrun3409]

Absolutely stunning. Love your style! I look forward to hearing more about your process, how you started vs where you are at in your art career

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi I actually wrote a book about how I started my career. Unfortunately, it is in Danish. But it is a good idea for a video to tell about my start. On the other hand, I just started making these videos and it's probably a little too early... in a year maybe after I've produced a lot more pictures and videos. Greetings from Denmark

[@annehui7492]

What a fantastic method of painting. I LOVE your style. Tips on using glass painting bowls are awesome, too. I LOVE using glass or porcelin containers. Thanks for your tutorial.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi You are so welcome.

[@piera8207]

Beautiful picture! However, I prefer the yellow background. I love bright colors 😅. Thanks for sharing 🌹

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi ... interesting ... many like the yellow background, but I believe I made the right choice after all. Thank you.

[@piera8207]

​​​​​@@skora-theoldguyBut of course you have made the best choice! It's your choice that matters. The painting is beautiful even with the blue background! The last paintings I made represent the sea: a large wave, an abstract shell, the sea by day or by night, the tail of a humpback whale... Lots of ultramarine blue, turquoise, cobalt blue, cyan, Prussian blue and so on 😅 I really appreciate your artworks. A warm greeting 🌹 P. S. I happened to finish a painting four / five years later, because it didn't satisfy me, but I didn't understand why 😂

[@skora-theoldguy]

@@piera8207 Hi, hope you have seen my latest video … about coloe mixing for a composition …it is a Wave Symphony.

[@KateShaw2]

Cool to see your process. Thanks for sharing.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@willcarney4424]

So great watching you. I hope you have a wonderful, happy life.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I do. Best wishes for your life too. Greetings from Denmark.

[@anuradhadutta2127]

You explain very useful points. Really helpful. Thanks 🌻

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are very welcome.

[@tritreff]

Thank you so much for high quality film, accuracy perfect working, and valuable experience!

[@skora-theoldguy]

I'm glad to hear that you found value in my video. It means a lot to me. Thank you for watching.

[@jondoh587]

@@skora-theoldguyIs that you playing the music in the background of your videos? It has a nice chill vibe.

[@skora-theoldguy]

@@jondoh587 Yes that is me. I try to avoid difficulties with Copyright cases, and if I myself play and often also compose the melodies ... then I am in the clear.

[@carmelinasubervi8073]

I’m so glad I found your channel. You have inspired me to paint in the abstract style. Your paintings are beautiful. Please keep the videos coming. Thank you!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Carmelina. Thank you for your kind message. Yes, I will make more videos. I am open for ideas ... please let know.

[@bigredfred33]

I like your idea about the small glass bowls, great for keeping temporary color mixes for a particular painting without having to re-mix colors.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, the small glass bowls are good, but they can be a little hard to find. Let me know if you find suitable bowls.

[@cc-qu7gz]

Such an interesting lesson and beytiful painting! Thank you. I was liking the yellow background because it was so bright and uplifting, but they both are lovely. Thanks. .

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. Thank you. I am working on getting away from the blue coulors. Bus I love the Indigo blue ... it is difficult.

[@brucechapman7431]

Brilliant! I love your style, both painting and delivery of the video. Certainly keen to see more of your work.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you so much 😀

[@PaintingandExercise]

I like the blue background a bit more than the yellow background. But I may have liked a pale, pale yellow background as well. I am discovering your style of abstract painting and am really enjoying it. Thank you.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you! Thanks for the nice words. Yes, the possibilities are endless. We must each choose our own path. The more muted background is probably also a good solution, and I myself work a lot with the muted in contrast to the clear or pure colors. There will be a video about that in the coming year...we'll see when. Greetings from Denmark.

[@elisenispee7450]

Without excavating for birds, your sketch is already an abstract painting. Thanks for sharing your perspective.😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching.

[@josephinelees4933]

Lovely painting, also wonderful to see a brilliant artist who seems to be has untidy as me 😄

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for the brilliant part ... untidy?? I believe however, that my wife will agree with you .. ho, ho

[@Brushstrokes.]

This is great. I love the process

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching. Means a lot to me.

[@recreepy]

Truly appreciate your talent, you created a masterpiece here

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for this kind comment.

[@AS-yh6xu]

I am fascinated with your paintings. Thank you for this video showing the process. Very inspiring

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind comment. Means a lot to me. Please let me know if e.g. you have ideas fro future videos, what would you like to hear about?

[@cmk1626]

I love your videos! You are so nice.... I hope to see more!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I am working on it.

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

A fabulous flurry of birds! Great video! Thank you

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@ant11368]

Thanks for this. I love how u delivered and explained the process clearly and simply. Im just starting my creative journey but much of what u say makes sense and i sort of discovered these thoughts too (not so well formulated as your dialogue thought). I loved the work too!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Glad it was helpful! Greetings from Denmark

[@luisasalinas5119]

Thanks for this lovely video.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching.

[@bearpickle]

thank you for a wonderful, dense, informative eight minutes! not too long and very interesting!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@dianecharest8365]

Again, another beautiful painting. I did love the yellow background too. But the blue is just as beautiful.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello. It has been very educational to me to read all the comments about this my very first video. There are many who agree with you. Thank you for your comment.

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

As I am stepping my toes into brush painting I found this video extremely helpful and your explanations very clear! I preferred the blue background too! Thank you for giving me the courage to pick up the brush and not be afraid of making mistakes!

[@skora-theoldguy]

You ae welcome. There are no mistakes ... only new ways to go. Go luck with your painting process.

[@maxnme21]

I just found you and your painting…I enjoyed this so much…I follow several artists on YT and it’s a joy to find someone new who is so worthy. I love the piece you did…..for me when you changed the background and the screen switch between the yellow and the blue everything inside me moved. I felt aaahaaa! And it wasn’t that I didn’t like the yellow..I did. But there was a beautiful calm that came over me as I saw the blue. Looking forward to the next. Thank you for sharing. Charlotte Grossarth

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for this kind comment.

[@windacollins29]

Hoping to see much more from you!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you ... you will.

[@neecywatson8250]

That’s Beautiful!!!!!!!!❤️

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you!

[@KimberleeMelissa]

I really loved the yellow background but the blue is much more calming. Love your videos and painting style!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I like the blue one ... no surprise.

[@azalea1404]

Tak, for det, Henrik - meget inspirerende!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Dejlig at du fandt min video interessant. Jeg må hellere lave en til.

[@pamelaabsolum2202]

Love it. Thank you for sharing.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@jillhunter7147]

Organized, methodical and creative... a man after my heart... Such a joy watching you work and sharing your thought process throughout . Thank you, it was a real treat -- looking forward to seeing your upcoming videos.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are so welcome

[@kerrieb7473]

This is very helpful for me, thankyou so much for making this video. The painting turned out beautifully and the background change made it more so.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. Glad you found value in my process.

[@bethmitchell6968]

Thanks for a wonderful video!!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@victoriagadd6831]

Beautiful and the energy and movement you captured is very exciting. Thank you for sharing your fascinating process

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome and thanks for your kind comment.

[@sabreenzeineddine5400]

Thank you for the amazing video, i was very happy to see the final result. This inspired me to try change the background of one of my paintings that i feel not satisfied with. ❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thanks. Yes, go for it. Follow you impulse ... most of the time you land on your feet.

[@jesperandersson889]

takker for alt nyttigt rad !

[@skora-theoldguy]

Selv tak fordi du så med.

[@bellaeusebio849]

Your style of composition developing from a real object is very inspirational. I also like your color mixtures.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Bella Thank you for your kind comment. Thank you for watching.

[@micheleoftherightcolormorg9290]

Thank you! Just what I needed as I was stuck!

[@skora-theoldguy]

I'm glad to hear that. Getting stuck with a painting is part of the process. Try to see it as an opportunity to think it through and take a break. ... and sorry for the late reply.

[@leonardoluc6362]

Thanks for the show and the tutorial

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching.

[@HeatherPieremont]

Sensational ❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I am happy to know that you enjoyed this video.

[@charlesdaniel2313]

Yep... I did this one 23yrs. ago..! Love..!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi, maybe it time for you to have a go at painting again ... 23yrs is a long time!

[@deniseinsocaldeniseinsocal9510]

Wonderful. More videos please!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you! Will do! Greetings from Denmark.

[@kellystorm6760]

SO wonderful my love.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Thank you.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome ... my love ...

[@evamerrick1434]

I really enjoy watching you work. Beautiful

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Eva Thank you for your nice comment.

[@janicesutton8301]

I enjoyed this very much!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CarmenCarcelenArt]

Wonderful.Thank you very much for your video. Greatful that you share your knowledge and experience. ❤🎉

[@skora-theoldguy]

So nice of you.

[@bennyjoseph4354]

Hi, really a inspiring session, waiting for more videos from you, love you and best wishes

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@rimaalram2929]

I love your style of painting ❤ thank you for sharing 😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@Grumpysusie]

Thanks for this lovely video. I'm torn between yellow Vs blue but honestly, if it were my painting, I would now simply add back a few more touches of the yellow, perhaps a deeper hue of yellow, as it really catches your eye but do like the blue sky background very much. Also, I too, frequently use the color shapers, loved seeing you use them as they are the greatest tool for abstraction.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I'll take this deeper hue of yellow into consideration, when I get the painting back. It is out on an exhibition right now. Greetings from Denmark.

[@bernaclischurchill4463]

Many painters in the US, use a stay wet palette, instead of reconstituting the paint in water. The palette box has a wet cloth under the paints to keep the acrylics moist, so whenever you are finished for the day, you just put the lid on the self contained palette box that holds the paints. I don't know how long it can be used that way, but some people really like it. You are from the same country that my former boss is from. He is a scientific researcher at a US hospital, where I used to work, before I retired several years ago.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello Yes, I know the wet palette, but I don't use it very often myself. But thanks for this good input. I don't know your boss ... Denmark is small ... but we are still 6 millions. Many greetings Henrik

[@NN-ht1lp]

Subscription, just discovered you. You are brilliant ❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for subscribing, and thank you for watching.

[@jeffmichaud6387]

Absolutely beautiful painting. I liked both the yellow and blue background. This is a very nice teaching lesson. Thank you.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are so welcome. Good luck to you painting.

[@danusenovak2746]

Thank you for this amazing video, I enjoyed so much not only watching the working/thinking process but your “story” was so interesting to me. Love this video so much, love your work 🙏

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching.

[@weizergeezer]

I am very happy to come across your videos. There are not enough of them! They are different from most and in a good way. Inspiring.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. Thank you ... I am working to produce more, but I am the old guy, remember.

[@AbiNomac]

I’m excited about this channel. Subscribed

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi ... so am I ... Thanks!

[@mjmartin8029]

Glad to have found your channel! I enjoy your style of vlogging and look forward to.many more videos!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.