Surprising results: my favourite exercise for painting exploration

[@lizeltze981]

Iove the freedom of the exercise

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks!

[@connieebinger6343]

You make it seem possible to make beautiful things out of playing!

[@jclosestudio]

Oh it definitely is! Doesn't work every time. But if you play lots there is more chance of something good coming out of it.

[@jaysea5873]

I love the idea of keeping your used tape in your sketchbook for inspiration! I have never seen anyone do this before. They could also be fun in a collage piece.

[@yopestevens1505]

Heh heh, I keep some of my paper art in an old hard-sided briefcase with beat up faux leather on the outside. I keep all my painted tape (i use each piece as many times as i can) for a while on my door, and then when they are completely covered in layers of paint, but still sticky, I add it to the briefcase. Got almost two sides done now, and it looks really unique and original, like nothing else could. And it repaired all the cracks in the leather at the same time :)

[@jaysea5873]

@@yopestevens1505 that’s such a cool way to revitalize older items!

[@yopestevens1505]

@@jaysea5873 Thanks! Now if I can just find a final use for paint-saturated, flattened baby wipes, I could save the planet! ;)

[@jclosestudio]

@yopestevens1505 That’s a great idea to save tape and reuse it several times! Definitely want to see if I can reuse my tape multiple times

[@jclosestudio]

@jaysea5873 You could probably use them as collage pieces. With enough gel medium they should stick

[@raerae6422]

One of my favourite exercises too! I always make mine too busy. Yours has the right amount of calm and harmony but with heaps of lovely contrasts that make it interesting to look at again and again.

[@jclosestudio]

it's so fun, isn't it! If you always make it too busy cou could try taping smaller pieces. Then each piece has less on it.

[@samanthathompson9812]

I'd have to buy a whole bunch of supplies lol. Really fascinating.

[@jclosestudio]

I did have a lot of tools out, didn't I 😄 The best tools are what you find around the house though! I love using that plastic fork, an old credit card or a cork for example.

[@bushrarehman]

Never seen a wonderful tutorial like this. Thank you for sharing❤ i even liked a couple of pieces you discarded. Thank you for teaching so beautifully.

[@jclosestudio]

Aww thank you so much!

[@BlackMagickMike]

This tutorial gave me the fantastic idea to use art as a divination tool! 🕯🔮🕯😱 #Brilliant

[@jclosestudio]

Interesting idea!

[@jewelclosenberg7890]

thank you , from being uninspired to go back to my paperwork 🧡

[@jclosestudio]

That's fantastic to hear! Makes me very happy that it has inspired you

[@jupitersemkyi]

Now this is inspiring. Simple but so effective. I love it. Thanks for sharing

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you! I hope you give it a try

[@swl9270]

New subbie is here! I didn’t see a dud in any of those pieces! Loved the marks, color and techniques! TFS

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much for subscribing!

[@artelchemist1]

I liked the first of the ones you didn’t like because it felt like a drone view of a road, the top right curved detail being a corner of a junction. It’s all about perception and maybe what you’re familiar with.

[@jclosestudio]

Interesting! Funny how it's so subjective what we like and what we don't. It's what I love about art.

[@AB-jg3tb]

What a great idea for exercise. Thank you for this tip, I will definitely try this soon! Your results reminded me of some post-apocalyptic scenery with the deep orange for the sun and diffused sunlight through some dust layers and all the sharp and loose edges going through each other, just like nature overtaking the human world. I didn't expect such a strong impression from this exercise. Great work! You have a new subscriber for sure

[@jclosestudio]

That's so interesting. Hope you'll enjoy trying the exercise. Thanks for subscribing!

[@LoriUren]

I love the way each one turned out!

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@marilynharber2101]

Thank you Jeanine for being on KZbin. I’ve been a pastel artist often on throughout my life and want to go bigger and looser, learned so much just from this posting.

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you so much, Marilyn! I'm glad you've found me. I do have a soft spot for pastels, even though I just mix them in with my other materials. I'm happy you learned something from my video!

[@Queenread82]

Lovely exercise, freeing and experimental is just what I need to get out of my head.

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks, Noël! Glad it's been helpful!

[@iwonder-t1r]

Love the process! 1. With heavy marks on bottom looks like a winter landscape - trees on right, reflections on water. 3. Landscape, stairs leading up to full moon... third to last looked like a floral ... something different for every viewer! Also loved the tape in your book! Very enjoyable inspirational ❤

[@jclosestudio]

Very interesting! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video.

[@pablokalincausky8359]

Wow, you are a very smart artist !!! Congrats...

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks

[@crystaltanart]

They are ALL so beautiful!!!

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks! I had so much fun making them

[@riot.9]

I love all of them!!

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks!

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

At minute 9:20, i saw a dock scene with a boat and a pure with a band around the top. It was pretty suggestive

[@jclosestudio]

Interesting!

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

I often do this and it’s such a great way to loosen up. I loved all of yours, even the ones you disliked and found the palette very striking❤

[@jclosestudio]

Indeed, great for loosening up! I was a bit ruthless with mine 😄

[@lisengel2498]

I low improvisation - its a Great Way of being present and at the same time open and honoring the event of the now 🙏🎵🧡🎶

[@jclosestudio]

it's a bit like meditating for me 😄

[@tatsymarie3196]

These are very beautiful. Maybe some of the ones you thought needed something extra would look really great with asemic writing. Ty for sharing your lovely work.

[@jclosestudio]

Oh that’s an interesting idea. Thank you!

[@jeanschipke1135]

Reminds me of the Grand Canyon and Sedona rocks.

[@jclosestudio]

Interesting!

[@reneecailloux2573]

Love this idea of larger paper, masking tape and letting go with what you want to explore or what you love to use :-) Freeing!

[@jclosestudio]

It's exactly that - freeing! Very well put

[@PIXARTRA]

I like your limited pallet and think I may try this, thank you

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you. Go for it! It's so much fun 😊

[@kellyhoernig]

This was beautiful and the first one you put to the side as not your favorite was my favorite LOL

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

Same😂❤

[@jclosestudio]

Haha, it's always so subjective!

[@kellyhoernig]

@@cindyfromsydney7693 I'm so glad I'm not alone, it was beautiful!

[@kellyhoernig]

@@jclosestudio it really is. Thanks for sharing your beautiful art with us.

[@jclosestudio]

You are most welcome!

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

You have very calming videos... 😌

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@laf4891]

This is very good - I love all of them!

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@Mariana-ym6zf]

Great idea for saving your tape! I do too! Used it at first to "decorate" my outer pages of sketch books. Looks very nice as part of collages.

[@jclosestudio]

That's a great idea!

[@MichelDespres]

So spontaneous and expressive. Very nice mix of colors. I'm trying it right away ! Thanks for sharing ! ❤

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you, Michel! Have fun trying it!

[@janinafisher101]

I would totally have framed the nice ones and sold them! Ironically, the first one that you put in the "discard" pile was one of my favourites. I love this process. I have done it before, and I think it's time to try it again. And these are some of my favourite colours together. Thanks, Jeannine!

[@jclosestudio]

I have soled some like that in the past. This time I just felt like sticking them in a book 😀. Funny that so many have said they loved the ones I discarded. It's so subjective! Glad it reminded you to try it again. Go for it!

[@janinafisher101]

@jclosestudio SO subjective! But as artists we have to go with what WE like. I can't believe some of the stuff I've made that I don't like and others buy! But I'm sure glad THEY love it! 😊

[@carolyndaughton3373]

I'm happy I found your channel! This is a lovely tutorial and I love the way these turned out. Very therapeutic exercise with a beautiful result. Thank you!

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you! I’m happy you found my channel too!

[@eviedivadoodles]

Loved the final results... Will be giving this ago myself, thank you for the inspo!

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you! So happy it inspired you to try it yourself

[@blessedandbiwithahintofmagic]

Incredible - I've been looking for more expiriments to try, practice pieces to make, these I will adapt and try.

[@jclosestudio]

Fantastic! Enjoy the experiment

[@katewalton6350]

Right up my alley. Love your color's! What a great idea with your tape , I have often liked the markings on my tape . I save all my blotted paper towels too. Thankyou.

[@jclosestudio]

That's a great idea! I bet those paper towels are very inspiring.

[@marshawiencke3843]

Great idea, I’m going to give it go.🦋

[@jclosestudio]

Fantastic, let me know how it went, Marsha!

[@Jeannine754]

Hi Jeannine! I am also Jeannine, and I see we both spell it the correct way ;) Very inspiring watch. Especially as went further into how you store, notate, and repurpose the collection. Thank you!

[@jclosestudio]

Hello fellow Jeannine! Quite rare to find one :) I'm so glad this has been helpful to you. Hope you'll try it for yourself!

[@wildpeace]

Love love love!

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you 😊

[@bredawhelton9589]

Just found you.. amazing encouragement for me to try this! Thank you ❤

[@jclosestudio]

I'm so happy to hear that! Hope you are going to enjoy the exercise, or at least learn something from it 😉

[@horsegonewild]

I love this! I’ve been a slump for awhile now and ready to throw in the towel. This should help me get back on track and enjoy painting again. Thank you for sharing!

[@jclosestudio]

That’s great news! I really hope you try it, and let me know how it went

[@angelakuban1242]

This was incredibly inspiring for me; thank you! I’ve been in quite a funk lately with my art and battling feeling depressed and overwhelmed- I feel like this was exactly what I was looking for to just go and scribble and play with my supplies instead of staring at a blank canvas.

[@jclosestudio]

I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m glad I’ve inspired you! The most difficult thing is to get started. Set yourself a very simple task, maybe just experiment mixing a few colours. That might help to get you going again.

[@peggystokes2194]

A lovely lesson

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@KareneWalkden]

❤ love this for those dull days. Thank you 😊

[@jclosestudio]

You're welcome ☺️ Definitely makes for a great rainy day activity

[@LisaSonora]

this is one of my favorite ways to experiment with new color palettes. lovely video!

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks! Yes, it’s fantastic for exploring colour palettes, mark making and so on

[@kellybeale1895]

Thank you so much!! I am going to do this right now - love how you keep the tape and put that in your book as well - I will start doing that - so many great tips here - appreciate you

[@jclosestudio]

You're welcome! I'm so glad it inspired you to do it yourself. Would love to hear how you found it.

[@kellybeale1895]

Loved it! Not at pretty as yours but not bad for the beginner that I am :) I will just practicing with you Ty again ❤️

[@jclosestudio]

Fantastic! It's a great exercise to explore marks, colours, tools etc. that you like, so perfect for beginners. The more different things you try the better. Keep going!

[@indianaknight7610]

Thank you so much for this video, such a great way to get the juices flowing and to be a bit looser and spontaneous. I can't wait to do this activity tomorrow :)

[@jclosestudio]

I’m so happy to hear you’re going to try it! Would love to know how you found it

[@kumariniibrahim120]

Loved this, especially your thoughts on each piece was so interesting. Thank you for this insight.

[@jclosestudio]

You are so welcome!

[@tinacookieleesanchez6850]

Hello I’m new to your channel! I am loving the colors 🩷🩷🤗

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks Tina! And welcome to the channel. I hope you'll find lots of inspiration here. And I'm always happy to answer questions.

[@sonofhibbs4425]

I loved them ALL! I couldn’t pull away from watching. It’s almost hard to believe you weren’t just making marks- it’s so artistically done. I’m certainly inspired and I’m going to give this exercise a try. Thank you for the tutorial and the art supplies list. It’s helpful to know the brands since not all art supplies are as good as other brands. I could see all of these framed and on a wall together. TY!

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much! I'm so happy I've inspired you. I find art supplies are so down to personal preference. Something one artist loves might not work for someone else. But I still love trying what others recommend!

[@Ellaeh]

You’re really good 👍🏻

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you

[@marypartridge5154]

This was so useful so thanx a lot

[@jclosestudio]

I'm glad this was useful Mary!

[@gc6497]

Beautiful

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@dianecharest8365]

I sure will give it a try. Thank you again for the great video/lesson.

[@jclosestudio]

Have fun! And do let me know how it went

[@andersphansson]

Nice video & inspiration 👍🏻

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@jeannecavanaugh7789]

I love this idea. I've seen it before and I've created some intuitive mark making. Yours are wonderful, came out just lovely.

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much! It is fantastic for intuitive mark making.

[@MartaKarta1984]

I definetely have to try this!

[@jclosestudio]

Hope you do!

[@karinvermeulen8199]

Such a lovely idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@jclosestudio]

You are most welcome!

[@MichelleWalkerArt]

Love your choice of colour palette. Subtle, beautiful combos 🍁🍂🐚🪨🪹

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you! I do tend to always go back to the same kind of colours.

[@LadyMaryAArt]

Stunning works. Thank you so much your channel is amazing.........loves

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you so much!

[@teresawright5654]

This was a great exercise. Thank you for showing us!

[@jclosestudio]

You are most welcome!

[@msand43]

Did this first time and really loved it even tho my results weren’t as nice and interesting 🙄so much fun xx

[@jclosestudio]

Fantastic! It’s definitely an exercise you can do over and over again. And sometimes you get a few gems, and sometimes a load of rubbish 😄

[@JCJArtDiary]

I’m glad i bump into your channel. I want to try this, thank you for sharing. It is beautiful 😍

[@jclosestudio]

I'm glad you bumped into my channel too 😊 I do hope you give it a try!

[@watercolourheaven]

Im so happy i chanced upon this video of yours. The abstract outputs are beautiful, i would frame those. Very inspiring. 😍 instant follow from me 😍

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much! And welcome to the channel 😊

[@lindabarnett7653]

Oh what a neat idea!!!! love it.

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@Artgoddessmama]

Just discovered your channel and really enjoy your videos and your work. I appreciate your explanations while working and afterwards. You have a new subscriber 😊

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you so much! And welcome to the channel.

[@lyndakowalke8858]

Just saw this and love it! What a great idea!

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you 😊 @@lyndakowalke8858

[@suzypastel5206]

Bravos j’aime beaucoup excellente démo merci à vous 👍👌😍✌️😻🥰

[@jclosestudio]

De rien ☺️

[@kristinebooden6235]

This is the first time I've seen your channel and immediately subscribed! You're doing what I love. Can't wait to go through all your videos!!! 🎉

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much! I'm so happy to hear you've enjoyed the video. Hope you'll enjoy the others too.

[@renee7954]

If you want to experiment with different scribbles you can try and use your left hand to make them👍 new subscriber, love your work😊

[@jclosestudio]

Great tip! I've done that for "representational" sketches, but not actually on work like this. Need to remember to do that. Thanks for subscribing!

[@recreepy]

thank you for sharing this.

[@jclosestudio]

You are welcome!

[@mtnviewpottery]

This is phenomenal! I have subscribed to your channel and I am looking forward to seeing more of your work!❤

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the journey 😊

[@anitasmith404]

So inspiring. Thank you. 🙏

[@jclosestudio]

You are so welcome! I'm so happy it has inspired you.

[@vanessaboman8143]

Just came across your channel and I loved this video, so subscribed to you. The way you keep even the take is so cool, a woman after my own heart lol!

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much! And welcome to the channel

[@reallrain]

This is a really brilliant idea😊❤

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you! 😊

[@lyricalstorms]

The first one you held up and turned upside down... I clearly see trees with was a pond or some type of body of water behind it. The scribbles look like branches to me with some leaves and there is a bush in the lower right.

[@jclosestudio]

Ooh interesting!

[@lyricalstorms]

@@jclosestudio do you see it too

[@tininemars7395]

AWSOME!!!!!!

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@dragontorc]

Thanks for sharing it. Loove the idea, will try it out very soon. You can always count on oil paint velatures if you feel like something is missing. Keep up the good work sis, incredible inspiring. 👍🏽🎨🖌️🎉

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much! Indeed, I love the Neocolor IIs for that.

[@jojojo8835]

Hi! Thanks for listing your paper and tools in the description- please could you also mention which paints and colours etc?

[@jclosestudio]

Hi! I have just added the colours with links to the video description. I've used Daler Rowney System 3 ink in burnt sienna and Neocolor II crayons in burnt sienna and flesh. The acrylic paint I had mixed ages ago so unfortunately I don't remember what colours I mixed them from. The beige is quite similar to a buff titanium. The acrylic paints are mainly Daler Rowney System 3 acrylics. Hope this helps!

[@nishapai9381]

Wow! I loved the video. It just randomly popped on my KZbin and I am glad it did😊 I will definitely give it a try. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Thank you for uploading this ❤

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you so much! What a wonderful comment. Let me know how it went for you if you do give it a try.

[@azbz1z2z75]

This is the first time seeing your channel. I have been stuck and blocked for a long time. I am going to tidy up my art space and try this. It totally appeals to me. After seeing this I feel inspired once again. I have subscribed to your channel and hope to see more of your art. Thank you.

[@jclosestudio]

Im so happy to hear that! That’s the best compliment. I really hope it does help you get going again. Would also love to know how it went once you’ve tried it

[@helengibson8196]

I love this idea and can't wait to try it. First video of yours I've seen and I can't wait to see more. New subscriber here 🌷

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much for subscribing and welcome to the channel! Hope you find lots of inspiration here.

[@barbaragruenenfelder]

hi, i just discovered you and like your style! i know a similar technique as collaboration, where 2 or 3 artists paint simultaneously on the same surface. the results can be even more surprising.

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you! Oh yes, I’ve heard of that but never tried it myself. Great tip!

[@Izzybellita]

Love this! It's inspirational, and a great way to ignite creativity!

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks! And it's lost of fun too

[@BooStudio]

This video is very relaxing and so inspirational!❤

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you 😊

[@MandaPanda254]

Delightful

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@michellespohrer6395]

Inspiring and fun. Thank you, Jeannine!

[@jclosestudio]

You are so welcome!

[@lindalavid]

Great! Beautifully done and very Informative. Me likee. ;)

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you, you are most welcome!

[@Mudmadien]

The pieces are so great, I like doing things like this. Your video makes me want to try this.

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you! You should definitely give it a try. I think it’s such a fun exercise.

[@c-side-]

Love this!! ❤

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@carolinafernandezoro733]

Beautiful!

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@arlenewalsh8671]

Just found your KZbin channel whilst looking for something else. So glad I did. Very inspirational and I love the idea of the used tape in a sketchbook. I have subscribed and look forward to looking at more of your videos 😃

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you so much! I'm very glad I popped up 😃 Welcome to the channel!

[@helenkoomen4020]

A great idea! I love that you shareware how you value the painting on its own and naming what you like or don't. Really helpfull how to look at my own in stead of only being disapointed with my work being able to pick te good things.

[@jclosestudio]

I'm so glad to hear that! It's very easy to just discard a painting that didn't work out. You can learn a lot from the bits that you do like, and I find that motivates me to make more, rather than being frustrated with the result.

[@gatina7713]

Loved it!

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you!

[@c-side-]

The ones you’re not liking the composition of remind me of cityscapes - looking down a hill, with powerlines branching out; a bridge reaching across. What a shame you can’t see their beauty!

[@c-side-]

Another one you’re not sure if you like looks like a flower, bursting with life

[@jclosestudio]

Interesting! I was quite selective with them. I thought keeping all of them was too much 😄

[@dianeoconnor8310]

I keep my tape on sheets of paper, to use in paintings. 😊

[@jclosestudio]

That's a great idea!

[@SylviaFriesland]

Inreally enjoy your videos and I learn a lot of new things. Being a non native English listener it’s very comfortable to listen to your English. May I asked from what English speaking country you are?

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you Sylvia! I'm actually from Germany 😉 and have been living in the UK for over 10 years now. Your name sounds a little German too...

[@SylviaFriesland]

@@jclosestudio ja, ich bin Deutsch :-) dein Englisch ist aber wirklich toll! 😊 ich liebe deine Videos und habe mir jetzt sogar ein Malzimmer eingerichtet…mach weiter, deine Kunst gefällt mir sehr ❤️

[@jclosestudio]

@@SylviaFriesland Vielen Dank! Das ist ja super dass du jetzt auch ein Malzimmer hast. So toll wenn man alles einfach liegen lassen kann und am naechsten Tag weitermachen 😊

[@kimranson4775]

I just found you and love this exercise! Thank you for the tips and I look forward to look at your other videos❤

[@jclosestudio]

You are most welcome! Hope you’ll enjoy the others too 😊

[@mrs.z605]

Hi! New subscriber. This is the first I've seen of your channel and happy beyond measure to have found you. Can't wait to power watch more videos! I look forward to learning much more. Thank you for sharing your insights ❤❤❤

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much for subscribing and your lovely comment! So glad you're enjoying my videos. Happy learning 😀

[@ligiacerqueira1721]

Thank you!

[@jclosestudio]

You're welcome!

[@staciemartinez]

First time viewer and I loved this video and learning about this idea. I’m going to give it a try this weekend! I also like that you put the compositions in a book and made notes for reference - such a great idea. Thanks Jeannine!

[@jclosestudio]

So happy to hear you're going to try it for yourself! Would love to hear how you found it. Have fun!