What is abstract painting? Inspiration, ideas and full painting tutorial.

Abstract painting - what is it? You need to know, what abstract means to you.
🎯 See more paintings and info on Henrik Skorá on: skora.dk/
Full painting tutorial. I demonstrate my own workflow: getting ideas, working with inspiration and in practice from start to finish showing how to paint a large painting using acrylic paint.
In for the last couple of weeks I have been working on a painting. Some of you might recognize it from the background in my earlier videos, and I will also talk about what I mean, when I say that this work is abstract.
Abstract painting allows you to express yourself without the limitation of realism. Your painting doesn't have to look like anything you already know, and the only limitations of an abstract painting are the ones you set for yourself.
Some people believe it's easy to paint abstract paintings, but it is not. When you want to paint something out of the blue with no resemblance to the known world around us, you must bring something different to the painting … you must expose your own personality for everyone to see. That can be hard.
Today the word abstract is often used to describe paintings which depicts something our brain cannot immediately recognize. Our brain then tries to find known patterns in what we see, it searches for something … anything … it can use, and this surge is open for more possibilities. This is why abstract paintings occasionally can inspire us to feel all kind of things, moods or experiences of a non-visual kind.
At least this is my way of understanding what abstract painting is doing to us. Slightly simplified, I believe that when I paint an abstract painting part of the picture is inspired by experiences from outside my head, and part of it is inspired by experiences from inside my head.
The balance between outside-/inside experience varies, and the more non-figurative or abstract a painting is, the more I find my inspiration from inside my head.
I am quite sure that many will disagree with me so feel free to comment below.
In the world of music you may recognize the sound of a locomotive or a galloping horse in the rhythm of the music. We can experience music as sad or cheerful, we can even get touched to tears, because of the way the music affects our emotions. We only hear the music, we sense nothing else, so music is a pure abstraction, and it’s kind of the same thing I want to do in my paintings.
What are the colours of a kiss or the feeling of hunger? In the video I give my interpretation in an abstract painting and I find it more interesting than painting something figurative.
I graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Art not as a painter, but as an architect. During my studies I spent a lot of time drawing and painting especially with water colours. I can paint a figurative painting, which I often do when on holiday. I sit in a cozy cafe in Rome or somewhere else and paint what I see. I enjoy this a lot, and it reinforces and prolongs my memory of this very place, but that's not what makes my heart beat faster ... it's painting abstract paintings, which I do alone in my studio.
This is what this video is about: to paint an abstract painting from start to finish.
I hope you will like this video.
Enjoy.
Kind regards
Henrik Skorá
skora.dk/
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[@beckybaker3549]

I’m an artist and have spent years trying and learning to make my work more loose and abstract and it’s a sincere struggle to make things flow in the abstract process. Like you said, it’s definitely not easy at all to do and I completely admire those with the ability to make magic happen. Your work is beautiful.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your nice comment.

[@ezeeart434]

In my opinion, abstract art is the language of feelings. Art in general is a form of expression and communication. Abstract art is no different. The simplest way to create abstract art is to ‘let go’. Let go of any thought process of creating art. Paint your feelings. Use any colour that comes to mind in any shape that comes to mind. Select any other colour you ‘feel’ would complement the previous colour and shape. Feel the second colour and shape and whether it is communicating with the previous colour and shape. Your colours, your shapes and lines become your own painting vocabulary. The first challenge with creating meaningful abstract art is how to ‘let go’. The second challenge is how to ‘paint your feelings’ on a piece of paper or canvas. That’s my opinion as a non-representational abstract artist. Thank you for your comment and thank you Henrik for a great explanation.

[@dianecharest8365]

I love your style.

[@jamesdaniels3699]

Keep at it, you'll get it

[@helendjukic3670]

His work is amazing. I'm still discovering my own style.

[@carriepotter7509]

Thank you so much for being so honest. You have really encouraged be to pursue my love for painting. I have often thought I have to have all the answers before starting to paint. You’ve encouraged me to enjoy the process without expectations for a preconceived finished product. Thank you❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello After all, we all paint in different ways, so my way is just one way of painting. I find it very inspiring to search for the subject while painting... not always... but sometimes. I paint to have fun and joy while doing it. I wish you the best of luck with your process.

[@joyconnellartist9251]

Such steady delivery of a topic that can be so confusing and abstract…literally! Henrik, ‘so glad to,have found your videos. You’ve joined my ‘go to’ group of artists from around the world I enjoy most.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Joy Thank you. I am flattered. Can I ask, who else are you looking at?

[@Merletth]

An abstract painting permits the emotions to come forward. It can be triggered by anything

[@maechia02]

one of the BEST abstract painters. The rest are just day care toddlers playing with paints....seriously.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Ha, ha ... thank you.

[@skora-theoldguy]

However, I am sure that we are all doing our best.

[@andreacermanskipainting]

I love that you discuss how abstract painting is in fact more difficult than it seems! It is so true and I don't think people realize that until they actually try to paint an abstract. Creating something out of nothing as opposed to having a reference image with all the colors and composition laid out for you is so much more challenging. I enjoyed this video-thanks!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Yes, it may seem like figurative painting is easier from a mental point of view because you have something to hold on to...it "just" has to look like something. But, that is not entirely true, because a good figurative painting shows a lot more than just something that looks like something. You could say that what lies beyond the figurative is actually very abstract ... ha, ha ... it's kind of funny. Thank you very much for your comment. Greetings from Denmark.

[@annapetryniec3645]

I agree with you, I have been painting abstracts for a few years now, it's never easy to start, often have a hard time deciding when I have finished my paintings. I do love how you take abstract but add so much details. I'm learning a lot from the ones you have posted. You're the first videos I pull up to watch. Thank you so much.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I am flattered! Good luck.

[@kristih2825]

Thanks, Henrik! I'm finding all your videos very helpful!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching.

[@annettekrimmel7649]

Hi Henrik, it was a pleasure, to listen to your point of view and I like your videos.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Annette. Thank you for your kind comment, and thanks for watching.

[@attadudepc]

You spoke to me in more ways than one. Your art and your ability to express yourself through your art spoke very deeply to me. It seems that you have put in words and through your art, a type of communication that goes beyond most artists. You are not recreating or reproducing something that already exists - you are creating something new. Awesome work, thank you for sharing your gift

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you very much for your kind comment. I'm glad you find my videos interesting. It means a lot to me. Many greetings from Denmark.

[@shirleysavage9858]

Henrik -- Many thanks for your great video! My husband nd I are both abstract painters and we were inspired by your observations.

[@skora-theoldguy]

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

[@mandysmith6264]

Thank you Henrik, your generous insights to your own work always leaves me something to consider within my own practice. 🙂

[@skora-theoldguy]

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

[@sherrierichard2848]

Just beautiful work. Before I saw your process I wondered how your ’big’ idea for the work comes to fruition. Now I see it’s all the color relationships and color temperatures, the variety of shapes that work together that keeps your first ‘big’ idea moving to completion. Very intellectual and expressive at the same time. Thanks for sharing and helping us, new to abstraction, artists!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thanks ... and good luck with your painting.

[@jacquelinemeloche9375]

I enjoy listening To your thougts on painting. For me colors are so into me , it takes so much space, it is woderful.

[@dianecourtney2724]

Abstract painting - expressing yourself without the limitation of reality. I love the way you think. Most difficult thing for me is to begin. You said just begin and you will become fully detached from the initial experience that was used to start the painting! I hope I can get to that point where I could become an observer … not just the painter. Thank you for your video 😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome. Good luck.

[@karent9837]

Thank you. This video and your work is very inspirational to me. I am slowly dipping my toe into the abstract world. Your guidance came at the right moment . 😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

It was great to hear. After all, you can paint what you think is most interesting, and it doesn't have to be completely abstract. I myself very often use a semi-abstract expression. It suits me best, but you do it your way.

[@Moe-zo4fm]

Thank you for talking about this. I agree with you. I believe abstraction in art is somewhat similar to symbolism in writing. The colour of a kiss is a wonderful question. It depends on who you’re kissing and how you really feel about them. And then which colours we assign to happiness or your emotions.

[@skora-theoldguy]

I completely agree. What colours are your kisses?

[@kathandterry2]

Some of your work gives me a very visceral emotional feeling I love them all. As an artist I have tried abstract work, I always thought I could start with an object, a landscape or an idea, thank you so much for describing your process that was really helpful

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind words about my paintings. I am very happy to have inspired you in your process.

[@TonyMescall]

Thanks for making this video. Nicely succinct. The fog has lifted, I'm ready to paint!

[@skora-theoldguy]

I'm glad to hear that. Good luck.

[@robmccullougharts]

I actually started with abstract, when I did, I didn't know that it was one of the hardest methods of painting to not only paint but to understand or visualize what I was trying to convey. So I didn't know it was suppose to be hard. I was always drawn to viewing abstract over other genre because I like the mystic or hidden message the artist was trying to covey. I love it when people stare at my work and then say "I see a....." The fact is that I made some one stare, and uh.... think or open their minds to something new. I never correct anyone even if I named it "cat" and they see a mountain. Most of the time my work is intuitive/spontaneous and never gets named until I'm finished. I start by laying down layer after layer of thin paint building on each layer until I see what my minds eye/brain is seeing. I paint on a table and sometimes an easel but for every piece I paint I will place on the easel and not look at it until I get all the way on the other side of my studio, it is then I turn and look and it is that very first second I view it, it will tell me if I'm finished, it is that emotional attachment that once it happens you'll understand what you are doing is what your brain wants you to do. You know abstract art is really never finished... you just have to learn to "stop" and knowing when comes through experience and practice. So, paint, paint, paint.

[@vivienjarratt1281]

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[@skora-theoldguy]

Ha, ha ... thank you and yes. The process is your own. Your stories and other people's stories are never the same, and non't spoil it for them by correcting them. I say e.g. interesting ...oh you think so ... wow you are really looking into my painting ... and make comments like that. It's a privilege to hear other people's take on something you've created. They are completely allowed to have their own story ... but remember also do not let them tell you "your story", ans use criticism exclusively to develop your painting not to limit you.

[@marielong2413]

Love your work. Thank you for the video.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You ar so welcome.

[@where2channel]

Hi sir. I have been watching art videos for a long time and I just found your videos and watching it recently. I'm an artist and still struggling to create my own art style and I really wanted to learn abstraction. It's just fascinating for me on how people think and formulate their own thoughts and interpretation on an abstract piece. This video is great. Your works are fantastic. I hope I can find my own art style. Thank you for this.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello and thank you very much for your comment. I am sure that if you continue your search for an expression that is all your own, you will eventually find it. I paint many pictures that are based on each other. You know the game where you whisper something in the ear of your sidekick, and he then whispers it to his sidekick and so on. After the message has gone through many stages, the message will be different than when you started it. I sometimes work in the same way. Style is something you must work for, it grow with the years. Good luck.

[@anastasiajenkins2036]

I discovered you today and I can not express how excited I am to see all the rest of your videos - I am an abstract artist as well ( no KZbin though) - the way you see and convey on canvas is brilliant - your works on the larks nest was so fundamental for me as I was always taught that one idea per canvas was how to do it right - thank you so much for sharing your insight and being a voice of the process to abstract being a 'work' of art.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Anastasia, I am very pleased that you find value in my videos. I googled you but unfortunately can't find any of your paintings. I attach a lot of importance to my process and work a lot to develop it. Because if it is OK, the results should come. But I'm an old man, I'm not going to hang out at the big museums and I'm fine with that. I love the process in front of the painting and that's what's important to me... and then half a year ago I started the YT videos... and they were surprisingly fun to make. Thank you for your nice comment. Regards Henrik

[@pdxwildchildroberts5586]

USA here 🇺🇸 💜.. Henrik..you are an amazing human..not only naturally skilled, but your words paint emotion, also💯..sooo glad I found your channel..keep your wisdom coming ❤️..I have to go cry now..happy tears😂hit that bell, people✅

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello and thank you very much for your kind comment. It means a lot to me. Don't cry for me ... 😂 ... anyway ... thank you for watching.

[@m.nemoto7621]

Thank you for wonderful and easy to understand lessons! I love the way you show how to paint in real time. Other KZbinrs show their skills in lapsed time so I get frustrated. Your way of explaining is so wonderful! You inspire me in every lesson!!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I am very happy to hear that. I really like the process of painting, the fact that the painting develops slowly, and if you show it in a timelapse, you're going to miss all the fun.

[@maryannteitman2022]

Thank you! You have inspired me to take my time and enjoy the process instead of overthinking it. Your work is amazingly beautiful ❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. Thank you ... yes ... it is not always easy. The direct approach to the painting is very important. If you overthink something, it might disappear.

[@cypherknot]

I had been doing strongly representational and illustrative work. I still love illustration and have not abandoned it, but some years ago I discovered Shibori and started dying fabrics. My fabrics became my pallet and my work became more abstract. I incorporate paint, embroidery, bones, wire, and beads with the dyed fabric. My inspiration comes from the natural world, plants animals, minerals, and processes like corrosion. In college, I would illustrate processes as a study tool. I have a motivation from an idea from an inspiration for a start. I can't predict what the finished piece will look like until it is finished, and have never been able to force the piece to become something intended. It becomes what it does, step by step, solving one "problem" after another. BTW, I do like your style.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello I have no experience with batik, but I looked up Shibori and it looks very interesting. Likewise, your process also sounds very rewarding and especially that you don't always know where an image will end up ... makes it more exiting. Nice to hear about your process. Good luck .

[@carmenmg6438]

Thank you so much for the knowledge!

[@skora-theoldguy]

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

[@vrejtamazian524]

Nice.

[@skora-theoldguy]

👍

[@jamesdaniels3699]

For about six years I've been doing poured paint acrylic.Had some great painting so far.But I have to admit, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I call those one 'do over ' I use a blow dryer to move the paint around, very rarely do I use a 🖌️.I mainly use the 🖌️ for touch up on the edge

[@skora-theoldguy]

I never tried poured paint, but this technique really looks interesting. Let me see your paintings on [e-mail].

[@jamesdaniels3699]

I'm not very tech savvy but I'll try with a little help with my friends. John Lennon and Paul 🎶

[@k8marlowe]

I finally understood how to paint an abstract, properly, when a wise mentor explained that the goal is to capture the essence of your subject. It is very challenging to express the “feelings” associated with a place, object, experience, or memory, etc. One has to turn inward, evoke the feelings to be expressed, and hold them there while you turn back outward to then illustrate them onto your canvas. Not easy at all.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Yes. Just go for it ... easily or not ... but be careful, not to set the ambition too high. Emotions af hard to paint. What you talk about, is figuring out what to paint, emotions and all. It is extraordinarily beautiful, if you are able to do what you describe. When I myself am not quite capable of what you describe, my strategy is thinking that the important thing is not what you paint, but how you paint it. What a fine comment. Thank you.

[@lisengel2498]

I really apreciate this video - its so inspiring and very important to understand the multidimensionality of how we experience. I also paint abstract images inspired from experience that come from seeing, feeling, moving, hearing, using the whole body and experiencing the dynamics of inside-outside the “head” ( what I use to Express as the body-mind-heart ) thankyou so much for this fine video 🙏🎶❤️🎵

[@skora-theoldguy]

I'm glad you found value in my video. Thank you for your message. Body-mind-heart is a fine expression. Thank you for that. Best regards Henrik

[@margaretsmith51]

I love listening to you, thank you for enlightening me on abstraction which I must admit has baffled me. Your work is fabulous and I now have a better understanding to commence work on my own abstraction. I cannot wait to see where it takes me.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank your and good luck to you in your process.

[@karenhall6401]

I clicked on your site because I saw in your stunning painting the abstract style I hope one day to be able to create. However, I stayed because you make sense to me, not only in the process of putting paint on the canvas, but the mindset you share is so incredibly helpful to someone like me who is relatively new to painting. Thank you, From a New Subscriber

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Karen Thank you very much for your sweet comment. I am very pleased that you have found value in my videos. I wish you the best of luck with your continued process, and thank you for subscribing.

[@marytanner1257]

Hilma af Klint brilliant abstract painter.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Yes … and…?

[@Cynthia_108]

I really appreciate you.🙏 I agree with many of these comments, you are an inspiration and a very good teacher. To those who are uncertain what to paint, try acrylic flow painting. I got into it after watching some videos, it looked fun and it is. As a beginner, it's helpful because you really have to let go of control. Once the paint hits the canvas, you can use your imagination and refine it. My favorite flow-style abstract looks like a beautiful colorful nebula in space. Happy painting!😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for an inspiring comment.

[@ravikishorepemmaraju1657]

Excellent ❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@amybear8274]

Your paintings are beautiful, and your introspect of the philosophical process u go through as u create is just fascinating.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you very much for your lovely comment. It means a lot to me.

[@maryhruth]

VERY HELPFUL!

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@leonardoluc6362]

Thanks for the lesson, interesting & enjoyed.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are very welcome. Thanks!

[@sweethomes674]

Excellent techniques 😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@annaday5646]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on the journey to produce such a beautiful painting. I only just started following you. So far your posts have been very inspiring to me as I’m starting my own journey with abstract paintings. I’m looking forward to learning more from you ❤ Anna

[@skora-theoldguy]

Nice to hear that you have started painting. For many, this is the difficult hurdle to overcome. But you just have to get started. If the painting turns out to be bad, you can paint it over and start again. Also ... You are not a champion right from the start. Paint, paint paint ... Good luck on your journey towards a good painting, and enjoy the process. Greetings from Denmark

[@annaday5646]

Thank you so much for taking you time to read and reply to my comment. Thank you for a very valuable advice and encouragement. I’m looking forward to practicing my new style of painting now ❤❤Anna

[@deborahthompson5041]

Thank you soo much. You really helped me to understand. I love painting abstracts. Often, I stop and look, sometimes the next day or 2 to do adjustments or change the course. I really needed to hear this.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. Good luck painting awesome abstracts!

[@robertmondoux6466]

Good video, Mr. Old Guy :)

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you Mr. Robert Mondoux.

[@manicsPerumbavoor]

You are a genius artist❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Thank you ... arhh ... genius ... that is probably too much said. But thanks anyway. 😜

[@markemark11]

Thank you for your wisdom and advice.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome! Thank you.

[@SimoneWhippArtist]

Thank you for your insight! Your work is very inspirational to me Henrik.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for you kind comment.

[@user-if5ur7wp2t]

Thank you!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@martinoulthwaite7327]

Thank you! How refreshing......I'll be back!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi "Arnold" ... glad you are back!!

[@shirleykamala1797]

Thanks very much...I love your art.Bless you.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome. I'm glad you get value out from my videos

[@brendacoles1983]

thank you- really helpful and I love your work

[@skora-theoldguy]

I'm glad to hear that. Hope you get some good paintings painted.

[@leonardcain]

Txz for the boost in confidence to move forward in putting vision to canvas! Jeanne

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@janemacomber3837]

I am so glad I found you!

[@skora-theoldguy]

I'm glad too ... Greetings from Denmark !

[@bobadkins7377]

Hello! I just found your channel over the weekend - very good and informative site. My wife and I viewed several of the videos. This one about abstract painting, it taught me quite a bit. I have tried a few abstracts and now I realize why they didn't turn out well. I am retired and didn't paint till I needed to find something to do during the COVID scare, so this old guy is trying to catch up yet slowly! Thanks for sharing all of this. Subscribed.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind comment. Good luck on catching up ... even slowly. 😜

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

Very insightful ❤ Thank you!

[@skora-theoldguy]

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

[@lindaroberts2297]

luved this! thank you for sharing & explaining your process

[@skora-theoldguy]

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

[@marypartridge5154]

Yes you I can tell are an individual who knows what you like. You do abstract but you are actually very realistic.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello. Yes, I may be "only" semi abstract in most paintings I show on this channel. In the future, I will remember your comment and include videos about works that are completely abstract.

[@anettesundblad8459]

Thank you for a very nice video! The painting is very beautiful, from Tunisia

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello Thank you very much for your comment. Wow...Tunisia...this is, I think, my first comment from Tunisia. Hope everything is well at you place. Greetings from Denmark

[@anniemac7545]

Thank you Henrik, Great video I've been struggling with abstract/acrylics moving from watercolour. This video has made such a difference to that process and your work is so inspiring. Watching from Australia.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hallo to Australia. The country of Waltzing Matilda. I'm glad you found value in my videos. I lost my heart to the abstract expression many years ago, and love is not rusted. However, I occasionally still paint completely figurative paintings, to keep the observation straight, and these paintings are done in water colour.

[@kristingardner9660]

Wonderful pieces!!! I'm really enjoying your lectures too.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@liz-anna2365]

Thank you. You have made abstract painting much more relatable with this description.

[@skora-theoldguy]

I really appreciate your comment, Thank you. Good luck with your own process. Greetings from Denmark

[@fcruz2012]

Thank you for this video!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching.

[@monalee9248]

Amazing work.I just love it.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@lidanaude8022]

How beautiful! Very inspiring to me!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your nice comment.

[@MG-iq6lr]

Thank you

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@mattieyoung1644]

Your work is beautiful.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your nice comment.

[@jeanhurst4]

Wonderful work. Thank you for sharing.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@lindajakub624]

I love your paintings. Abstracts never get boring to me but non abstract, I get tired of.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I can't say I'm more bored with one than the other. I can get excited about both. I think it has to do with whether I feel the artist has taken the trouble to say something to me.

[@mrs.miller4920]

I love the colours you chose for this painting!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@sigrunasa]

Thank you, very good advice and straigt to the point. Your work is cool!

[@skora-theoldguy]

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

[@mindym.1166]

Absolutely loved your explanation of what abstraction is, and even more than that I loved your description of your process!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your very kind comment.

[@kathryngintherstein3449]

Excellent explanation! Abstract is extremely difficult and your paintings are beautiful!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I try to have fun when I paint. I listen to music, drink tea and maybe eat a little candy, so I don't think about the abstract like it's extremely difficult ... challenging maybe.

[@CCM426]

Listening to you speak and describe your process is inspiring. Your work is beautiful. I have never been much of a fan of abstract art but I truly enjoy your pieces!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi and thank you for your kind words. Hope you will keep on enjoying!

[@sylvainst-pierre8725]

Thank you sir. Very good explanation.

[@skora-theoldguy]

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

[@meltemashley1808]

Thank you❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@dianecharest8365]

I love your style. It is your very own. I just now found you, but already i think i would recognize your work.

[@skora-theoldguy]

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

[@marypartridge5154]

Gosh I love your art and I don't often like art that much but I love yours. I'm a painter too.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. Greetings from Denmark.

[@Shaz850]

Thank you for sharing this vedio ❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are very welcome. Thanks ... better late than never.

[@nigelbates2257]

I love your style and thank you for your simple explanation it gave me hope that I can find my own voice

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi I'm sure you can. Just go on painting ... you will find your way.

[@Artcollector384]

❤❤❤❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

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

[@paddyart33]

I like very much your way of painting , it reminds me a moment of my painting life when I did something similar but not so perfect as you do . I spent a very good time looking this video thanks a lot

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind comment. Painting a painting is a mind thing, but there must be some kind of similar process for everyone.

[@marideelebrun5811]

Very interesting! Your talk was inspiru! Beau art!!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Many thanks for your comment.

[@susanmarcoux7005]

Thank you Henrik, I'm avidly awaiting more videos as I've already made my way through those you've already posted 😢❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

I'm working on more videos, but things often take longer than I plan. And I also have to get some painting done. But thank you for watching.

[@stacycreates24]

This is very good information-especially from Denmark.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your comment ... I dont understand: "especially from Denmark"?

[@synthiadavid925]

I happened upon your video. I have never been a fan of abstract paintings and did not understand them. I love your work! Your color combinations and composition are inspirational. It’s given me a new perspective to consider. Thank you. Watching from Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. When I think about what is inspiring to me in visual art, the abstract expression is not always the winner. Not all painters who paint abstract paintings interest me. There is nothing wrong in the fact, that you do not get much from looking at the abstract paintings, and it is not always that the artists have taken the time and trouble to reach out to you. I enjoy both Caravaggio and Kandinsky, and I like both the directions they represent in art. But when I paint myself, I prefer the abstract expression, and the greatest experiences, I have had with visual art, I have found in the abstract og semi abstract paintings (e.g Van Gogh, Picasso ...). I'm glad my videos showed you something you hadn't seen before, and thank you for your kind comment. Kind regards Henrik

[@tinycuisine6544]

Beautiful painting and great advice! New sub from Spain

[@skora-theoldguy]

Welcome to Spain ... thank you.

[@user-yg2kw1rx8d]

I found your use of shapes inspirational! Using the techniques I love- building up layers of texture- I featured an echo of those in an abstract based on lake waves. Wish I could attach it- I love when artists share!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@anitajonsson4379]

❤ I more than liked the painting. I love it. I think it is beautiful. About 4 years ago I discovered Wassily Kandinsky: the way I looked at art changed and in the process I found my inner world grew as had my life. I can hardly wait to find more of your paintings to enjoy and learn from. Thank you for this lesson, I enjoyed it immensely.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind comment. It means a lot to me. Greetings from Denmark.

[@NicolesNaturals]

I used to think abstract paintings looked easy...until I tried it. Wow, it's hard. I love doing landscapes and have done a couple abstracts, but they are very difficult. You really have to understand how to make it look 3 dimensional and not "flat." I am a perfectionist and find it very difficult to "let go" and have fun. You are very talented. Thank you for the video!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Remember that painting should be fun. When I paint, it's because I want to say something, but maybe only to myself. It's a form of freeing the mind, and I don't have any particular ambitions, for example whether it should be flat or in three dimensions... just a painting. It's hard because you constantly ask yourself: What now ... but no one has expectations of me, and if the painting doesn't turn out well, not all of them succeed for me, I just leave it at that an put it away for a few weeks. Also remember that the "perfect" is the enemy of the "good", and one's own expectations may ruin it for you. Painting should be fun, and if it's not, I'll stop for a while and take a break. Good luck with your paintings figurative or abstract.

[@hildechia5664]

Your paintins I love. I am 81. Artist I always met, also paintet a lot , never was satisfied. Abstrakt interest me very much. Thank you.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you very much for your kind comment. I think we all suffer from time to time that we are not satisfied with what we paint. I don't believe you'll ever be completely satisfied. I try to focus on the fact that I have to make an effort and that I have to develop myself. If I do that, I must be close to satisfied. Then in the nearest future I must try again to paint the perfect painting ... again and again. This process is interesting ... and fun ... so go for it ... and have fun.

[@pdscott2071]

Thanks for the great insight, explanation and tips!!!! Very hepful. I enjoyed doing abstract some time ago by pouring and mixing enamel paints and watch how they reacted to each other. Very relaxing. Next I did paintings with no pre planning, just let it create itself... Some odd results, but I liked them.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Good luck with your continued development of your technique.

[@tonyrogers4555]

I really enjoyed your video. I am an amateur painter. I ve painted more in the last 6 months than I have and the previous 10 years when I first bought my paints. I am a complete amateur with no training but my approach is very similar to yours. I don't know exactly what I'm going to do I just start. One stroke leads to another and then all of a sudden, it's done. Thank you so much for sharing your process and work. Love your work by the way.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I always start with some kind of idea for the painting. The idea is my "helper" throughout the process. If I start without an idea, and don't find it very quickly, my paintings tend to drown in a lot of irrelevant details. So try always to find an idea for the painting quickly. My upcoming video is actually about idea, composition and ... the hard work. Good luck painting.

[@gusthomas]

First of all, beautiful work, sir! As an abstract artist myself, I like to relate abstract art to instrumental music, particularly Classical and Jazz. There is no real subject matter defined by lyrics, but rather the mood, or feeling the music gives to the listener is subjective to that listener. The music is still somewhat bound by the basics such as time, scales, key, notes rhythm, tone etc etc. In the same way abstract art is somewhat bound by things like color, composition, value, line, shape etc etc. The abstractness of both art and music frees the viewer or listener to interpret the work as they see or hear it.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Yes, the music means a lot to me too. Both when I play it myself and when I listen to it. Music is in many ways a "true" abstract expression, because you experience emotions without any sensory impressions other than sound. Therefore, listening to music very often inspires me. In all expressions there are some structures and "rules of the game" that you can either work with or against... I have to admit that I very often work with them. Thank you for your comment

[@carmenbootArt]

Most of the time I create a painting as a result of something that happens in my life….. and it happens a lot….. I need to paint to ease my thoughts and feelings. My first step is to choose the colors… if I am sad is blue if I am happy I wil take the red to start with and from that moment the other colors come alone…. I have a lot of unfinished paintings….sometimes I comeback an finished thinking about what happend that day. Crayzy comment. ……? Thank you very much for your videos they are such an inspiration. 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for the kind comment. It might be interesting for you to try painting with a red, when you are in a sad mood. It might trigger some happy feelings in you. Good luck to you and your painting.

[@Flux_One]

A kiss feels like looking at fireflies lighting up the night sky. Hunger feels like a black hole

[@skora-theoldguy]

Nice ... you just need to paint it now ... do you really think hunger is black?

[@brandonmagnus4414]

I really liked it at 11:54 when there was a balance between transparent blues and the more opaque colours. The final painting is also really nice. Very inspiring!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. Thank you for your comment. OK ... but 11:54 is too loose for me. I can see that the unfinished and sketchy expression has its own quality, and I also work to keep it in my pictures, one way or another. But my style and my heart probably lie more in the very precise and fully worked out expression.

[@brandonmagnus4414]

⁠@@skora-theoldguyI meant that I liked the quality of transparency at that stage, not necessarily the fact that the painting was loose or unfinished. It really does come down to preference though. I look forward to seeing more of your paintings, these are the types of abstract paintings that deserve a spotlight, not the ones with a single dot in the center of the canvas that sell for $10,000+ …

[@jdmgraphic]

Mr. Old guy painter you do great work, and enjoy your videos. Very helpful. You mentioned Wasilly. His work has vanishing points. And structures. One’s definition then of abstract changes to one not of thought of the structure, but the color of the structure in his “abstract” atmospheres. My 2 cents. Ty

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for this kind comment. However, I do not understand it all … did you finish it? Or is it slang a Dane can not understand?

[@dgallery.]

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[@skora-theoldguy]

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[@MsSwap2009]

Thank you a lot for work and for the lectures. It is pity you dont have more posts. Please could you also make a post about your old pieces, how you change your style, or develop some new ideas.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello, and thank you for your kind comment. I'm working on producing more videos, but I also have to paint and I'm "the old guy". Time is flying. I actually made a video about getting ideas: "How to get inspirations 4 paintings", with four examples. However, I got an idea, when I read your comment, that I should make a video about the now many paintings, I have, that haven't really worked out. How to revitalize them and rescue them from oblivion. Thanks for the good idea and thanks for watching my videos.

[@MsSwap2009]

@@skora-theoldguy Hi, your way of presenting a painting process is easy but also well described. I am little bit old myself , and Ive rather listen to older presenters as we view from similar life experiences. Once ive listen Joni Mitchell who said " It is pity that Jimi Hendrix died young, it would have been excellent to listen how he would developed his music styles". My post to you was also linked to change of artist styles.

[@brenda33181bs]

Would you please give us a complete real time tutorial on one of your paintings. I would love to be able to paint like you. I don't want to paint exactly like you. I would like to learn from someone who does abstraction as well as you.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoy my videos and want to learn from them. Doing a real-time tutorial is not really possible since I paint on a painting for several days. I avoid timelapse, and paint at the speed I paint. I try to show the techniques I use, and hope others will learn the techniques behind my abstract art. In the future I will remember your comment and spend more time showing the technique. Thank you for watching.

[@HazelImperial-Tan]

I stumbled upon your account, and after one video, I was hooked. Your manner and tone of delivery are not only straightforward but also very calming--like I've entered a creative zen room if there's such a thing 😅 may I ask what brush you use for the details? I noticed your brushes give you very defined shapes and lines.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Hazell. Thank you for you kind words. The brushes I use are da Vinci blue line. I can't find a link to other than this danish site: stellings.com/products/da-vinci-forte-basic-394-flad ... so you will have to find them where you live. For minor delails I use a round brush da Vinci no. 2. I have a video on this. If you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2nHaop3nbN8apI ...go to 07:15 for brushes. Have fun. Regards Henrik

[@HazelImperial-Tan]

@skora-theoldguy thank you so much for your reply! Please keep doing what you're doing. You are a breath of fresh air and a blessing, especially to starting artists like me. PS if you haven't yet, may I suggest a video on how to effectively use glazing in abstract?