Small Work Big Ideas.

[@oldmanandthesea7039]

I find the way you put it, “Small work big idea”, fascinating. Especially for artists who are contemplating a change of direction in their artistic adventure, painting a small canvas to explore the possibilities of a new concept is both necessary and effective. Although the canvas is small, but a breakthrough could come out of it. An example is the painting “Talisman “ painted by a French painter Paul Sérusier in 1888 under the guidance of Gaugin at Pont-Aven in Brittany.

[@alisonwatt8570]

thanks for this thoughtful contribution here. I love Paul Serusier and the Nabis. I always search them it in Museums.

[@PaulWalesArt]

Can watch this again and again! So incredibly inspiring!

[@alisonlyons4691]

Thank you Alison, l love your ideas and explanations, they are so helpful. Small is fun sometimes, in fact that's what l have been doing this last week. So seeing this was useful. Take care Alioban

[@cathydale104]

A most enjoyable video Alison. Thank you. 🙂

[@alisondunning7116]

Thank you for this inspiration. Keen now to spend a happy Sunday afternoon exploring these ideas further.

[@bevjack1]

Oh boy! Wonderful! Can you say Christmas card art gifts?!

[@samstruys3088]

Hi, May I ask if you regard these works as works on their own, as in finished? For me they could all be sold as they are. Also, are you able to turn the style of this format into a bigger image? I feel it might get lost in trying to translate it or scale it up because suddenly you no longer get to use the same techniques or even spontaneity. Interested in your views on this. Much obliged for showing us your great work, great Art and great videos. Have a nice day everyone…. :).

[@victoriagadd6831]

Lovely work.

[@mariakapatos9545]

Feeling So inspired! Thank you Alison.🌹

[@susanfield2444]

Thanks for the tip about pebeo masking fluid. I had given up on them but am convinced to give it another try. I've never used pebeo.

[@alisonwatt8570]

I'm a big Pebeo fan

[@yoginidee]

Hi Alison, Just found your channel yesterday. Wonderful ideas and great teaching! Thanks!

[@luciebergeron2274]

Woooo Alison! You are so stimulating and a really good “pédagogue”( I am Francophone from Montréal), a really really good teacher! I love to see you exploring your work. We can more understand the processes of the work you do. Thank you so much, what a nice discovery!!! Plus, Thank you for all your tricks!

[@zinniapatch2488]

Oh, I truly enjoyed this video! Just discovered you, and already I've got butterflies, just thinking about all the fun techniques to try! i love collage and mark making, and paint, so much, and lately I've been trying to teach myself how to combine it all together, and I found your video! I want to say thank you and needless to say you have a new subscriber. Have a happy day and I'll be back for more! 😀😀❤❤

[@michellespohrer6395]

Great ideas, Alison. Thank you!

[@trenaoelschlager3981]

Love your video!

[@lynnjacques3632]

Great idea - Many tries on similar theme. And sticking to easy to mat size.

[@victoriagadd6831]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@painterofflowers945]

Happy I came across your channel yesterday, Alison. I am a batik artist through and through and love to see how you use that Pebeo drawing gum just like wax resist in batik on paper and canvas. I will now incorporate these in my paintings. Thank you for your generosity in teaching what you know so well.

[@alisonwatt8570]

great to hear from you--yes, I often think the layered masking is like batiking though I've never done it. Glad you found this helpful

[@sandylee1717]

Wow beautiful

[@robertwebber8672]

Wot beautiful work. so much useful stuff here it is a rewatch must. however foolishly, I have issued myself a 365 collages in one year challenge. I am at no 76 in some serious sense attempted, often as 5 or 6 in a series at a time, using my own painted or printed papers. many need refining/more layers and so your vid really spoke to me. also the small scale. i have been doing 12 by 12 inch, but hey i make the rules!

[@alisonwatt8570]

365 collages! What a body of work you will have

[@robinbrewer9000]

In Spiritational! Love your work!

[@alisonwatt8570]

thank Robin

[@Jazz-Relaxation]

WOW! I WANT THAT ON MY WALL!! AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL! 😍😍❤❤ very beautiful and so kind you give time for me to give your perception in my work too.thank you my friend.

[@miguelgarrido8115]

¡ Qué alegría me dan tus trabajos! Agradecido, como siempre.

[@alisonwatt8570]

gracias. Me alegro que hayas disfrutado

[@marionwigzell7334]

A great vlog Alison, very informative. I really enjoyed your small works(-: Marion

[@alisonwatt8570]

thanks Marion!

[@viviannedelavega605]

Just wonderful thank you ☺️

[@judyhyland499]

Awesome

[@junemaguire5053]

The opaque look like white little girls.