Starting an Abstract. Using Thumbnail Sketches. Easy way to beginning an Abstract

In this demonstration, I talk about and show how to start an abstract with drawing a thumbnail sketch. Many artist struggle knowing how to begin an abstract from the beginning, and this is one way to get the creative juices started.
PLEASE subscribe and give me a thumbs up to encourage me as I grow my channel.
MY PERSONAL TRAINING ONLINE ≫ intentionalartist.newzenler.com/
Amazon Store with products I use: www.amazon.com/shop/influence...
ARTIST TOOLBOX: payhip.com/CherylWilsonArt​
S T A Y C O N N E C T E D
♡ website | cherylwilsonart.com/​
♡ instagram | / cherylwilsonart
♡ facebook | / cherylwilsonart

[@Rick-SLC]

You inspired me to paint again. After 20 years. I had forgotten the peace I find when I have a brush in my hand. Thank you, Cheryl!

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Your comment is why I do these videos. Thank you for trying again!!! I honestly feel art heals

[@foeofmediocrity]

Thank you for being an artist that is not afraid to share your knowledge and process. So many “demo” or “tutorial” videos exist where the artist barely shows anything or “forgets to start recording” during pivotal points in their artworks. Please don’t ever change. Artists like you are few and far between. ❤

[@CherylWilsonArt]

I love helping! Thank you for your sweet comment! Yes, many artists keep things close to their vest!

[@LizzF1000]

I didn’t realize how ‘unloose’ I am. Love your style and the apparent lack of control you have. That, I know, comes with experience and is your genius. Awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thank you so much! And thank you for being a subscriber. The video coming out tomorrow will be fun for you as I show several paintings I struggled with and had to really let go of control. My YT members have watched it already and left comments that it helped them, so I hope you enjoy it..... look for it tomorrow 11am EST!!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Cheryl, I really really enjoyed watching you create those two amazing and gorgeous pieces. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumb’s up too. Please stay safe and well too

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thanks for subbing! that means so much to me. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment too!!!

[@celegleeson1767]

love these as well. Watched 3 in a row.

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thank you so much!!! That means a lot to me

[@paulagrootelaar9005]

I loved watching your tho9ught process and techniques. Thank you so much! Fantastic.

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thank you so very much for leaving a comment on this video. I know it takes a moment to go out to make a comment and for that I really appreciate you.

[@peggylee5021]

I really enjoyed this video, thank you!

[@judithpetree6329]

I've been having a terrible time getting started with a painting and found your demo to be a very useful way to begin. I've also been wanting to experiment with abstract design and found it helpful for that as well, so thank you!

[@CherylWilsonArt]

I am so happy, I continue to create videos because I truly want to help others create. Thank you for your comment.

[@laurienye7514]

I enjoyed that. I think it was gorgeous and I loved the colors.

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thank you so much! I so much appreciate your watching my channel and leaving a comment

[@reneerouthier1286]

I feel happy when i look your process. Thank you

[@CherylWilsonArt]

thank you so much, that touches my heart.

[@meltemashley1808]

I’m always watching your videos❤ I love them, it fits my personality❤

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thank you so much!! I love your comment that my videos fit your personality!!! Enjoying art is healing!!

[@karenwehle8292]

Beautiful paintings.thankyou so much for sharing how you paint i am in awe.

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thank you so much for your kind comment!

[@madhavmankar1898]

Nice and Beautifully effects Dome.thankyou❤😮

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thank you kindly. I appreciate your comment and for watching my video.

[@judee263]

Love your style of abstract. Really enjoying your videos. Thankyou.🎨

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thank you so much for commenting. It helps me keep going. Putting them out is a lot of work when I still have the selling side of my art journey to keep up with !!!! I appreciate your being a part of my journey!!

[@AliseL22]

New sub here and very happy to find you in my feed this morning. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🦋

[@CherylWilsonArt]

I’m so happy to have you a part of my channel! I hope you enjoy the videos and please let me know if there’s a question again, thank you for making a comment and being a part of my life

[@1000geroz]

Precioso resultado... gracias por compartir tu proceso...

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thank you so much

[@i.s.4771]

I really enjoy your videos and how you just flow into an easy way of painting. I like how you share what you do for different aspects of your process and you leave a quiet space to simply observe you in action. And for sharing so many helpful and novel ( to me) ideas! Much gratuiude!

[@CherylWilsonArt]

I appreciate your comments so much!!! I share freely to help others grow in their artist journey

[@BB-nz5sk]

I wish I could help you out, but….I’m already a subscriber!!! 😊❤

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Oh thank you, you are so appreciated!!!

[@juliefifield2201]

Thumbs-up, Saved & Subscribed. Wonderful work Cheryl. I'm so very pleased to have found you. Thanks very much. Julie Fifield

[@CherylWilsonArt]

thank you Julie!! I appreciate the comment. I have wondered if I should keep my channel going and your comment helps encourage me

[@juliefifield2201]

Wonderful technique and process

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thank you so very much

[@picaza2]

thank you

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thank you for commenting.!! I appreciate it so much

[@conniesloma.artist]

Love these and what a great way to get started. Thank you so much!,

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thank you Connie!!!

[@ellenvd5543]

Thanks for sharing Cheryl! I like the colors a lot.

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thank you for your continued support ellen

[@najmaarif9800]

Loved it. I always over do mine. Yours is so cute.

[@CherylWilsonArt]

YES, over doing happens so often!! I use a lot of white paint to veil when that happens. Or try zinc white to cover areas? it is such a learning path.

[@caroldavis172]

Thankyou for sharing your process.

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thank you so much

[@kellyhoward217]

Beautiful Cheryl! I especially love the combo of Indian yellow and phthalo turquoise

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thanks so much! It is a beautiful combo I LOVE the turquoise so much. When I first started painting almost all of my paintings were some shade of turquoise!!!

[@wendyneilson8422]

I sometimes get lost or too busy in this process. Is there such a thing as abstract “structure” in your thinking process while using curvilinear forms/shapes?

[@CherylWilsonArt]

I think more about the values rather than a structured process. But not in the under paintings (first layers), I try to just play and take risks and not think so much about the outcome. Then look at values to finish the painting. This is a growing and learning process for all artists as value is something that is learned in my humble opinion.

[@Lppl10]

How do I purchase charcoal and what fixative did you use on the charcoal? Love your creativity

[@CherylWilsonArt]

if you go to my Amazon store I have several types of charcoal. There are willow vine thin ones, powder, Pencils which you might start with a.co/6dPDXuM and for the fixative, the Sennelier Delacroix Fixative, is for charcoal and the link to those are here a.co/bXUa8Z9 There are others that all you need to do is look for fixative for charcoals and some other might come up, but the Sennelier will last a long time and it is also known in the industry as a good non yellowing, acid free pick!! I hope this helps

[@caroldavis172]

Do your hands clean up easily?

[@CherylWilsonArt]

I use a scrub brush in the shower or bath! But as I paint daily, I have paint somewhere, you can you glove in a bottle first to coat your skin, or gloves, but I love to touch the paint

[@caroldavis172]

What was that white jar?

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Thicker paint. I hope you enjoyed Carol and that I was able to answer all your questions. Let me know if I did not

[@caroldavis172]

I’d that an acrylic spray for the stencil?

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Yes gold is the brand

[@caroldavis172]

Acrylic inks and acrylics?

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Yes on these!!! I use a lot of goldens

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Yes, on this I used both

[@caroldavis172]

Are the acrylics high flow?

[@CherylWilsonArt]

Yes, they spread nicely

[@caroldavis172]

What do you think that white smear added?

[@CherylWilsonArt]

All personal to each artist.