The Master's Mistakes

Even the painting masters we all admire made occasional mistakes in their artwork, whether unintentional or intentional. In this video, professional artist, Jill Poyerd guides viewers through an evaluation of several masterpieces, explaining what the artists may have been thinking or perhaps overlooking in their work.
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Lullaby for Frida by Stockwaves
Solo Piano Inspirational by TheJRSoundDesign
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[@julianachandler2975]

It’s amazing how much I focus on my own mistakes, while not even noticing the ones that others make. Interesting video.

[@gjs9366]

“Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.” ― Salvador Dali

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Great quote!

[@jimisi7424]

@@JillPoyerdFineArt Sorry, but that is the typical sort of thing he might say. His early work was awful. There is no perfection but I would take a Vermeer over Dali any day

[@MindaugasKuzminskas966]

@@jimisi7424 ok its still a good quote...

[@lads.7715]

@@jimisi7424 so would have Dali...

[@mizubiart6230]

@@jimisi7424but Vermeer never really broke the mold. Isn’t perfection boring? I mean… just think about it. I once heard, the most interesting people go to hell.

[@lilianaklass8247]

I loved learning about the great master’s mistakes because you showed them more human, more like us all.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Exactly, Liliana. It's something that always impacts me when I visit a museum so I was looking forward to sharing it with you all.

[@JW-vd3uy]

@@JillPoyerdFineArt Thank you so much for this gentle and beautifully written reminder! It reminds me not afraid of making mistakes and just keep trying. I love each single video you have made 💙 and learned so much from your insights. Really appreciate your generosity and kindness, especially during this hard time mankinds are facing!

[@modestrocker1]

the carvagio comment is wrong - its not a mistake but do to the tools he used to paint such as a camera obscura (which warped and distorted the image, you can see the hand is also fuzzy which would only happen through a lens )as well as focusing on the individual parts of the human such as the feet that hands the face individually and not being super focused on perfect anatomy.

[@luciditywaling]

Every art student should watch this video! This is so darn comforting to me as a student!

[@awatercolourist]

One of the more beautiful and inspiring videos on KZbin.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much, Ahmed...very appreciated

[@BJtheInquisitive1]

If you want to see what was important to the artist, look and enjoy the painting. If you want 100% realism take a picture.

[@MindaugasKuzminskas966]

facts

[@rontocknell5400]

I think "photorealism" is a whole new ballgame. It has more to do with the experience of producing it than the experience of viewing it.

[@daikayll1897]

Exactly so Ron , well put. Its a balance between a sans soucie attitude and good drawing for me. After that experience will guide that never ending journey.

[@LukenUSee]

Precisely!

[@rontocknell5400]

I remember visiting the Egyptology section of Bristol museum (UK). I was looking at a funereal canoe decorated with hieroglyphics. I noticed a section where the horizontal line had gone off course. The painter had presumably licked his thumb to wipe off the wayward section and picked the line up. The previous line had not been completely obliterated and even left a thumb print where he had lifted his thumb after the erasure. I suddenly felt a connection with the artist who had painted it 4000 years previously. It's something I have done many times. We had something in common. We shared what we had intended to be a secret. I was young and more inclined to embarrassment than I would be today as I tried to hide the flood of tears I couldn't understand. I understand now, of course.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

What a great story, Ron. I love it. I felt something similar when I saw a Monet with an obvious (to me) scrub out, but you put it so beautifully.

[@rontocknell5400]

@@JillPoyerdFineArt As much as I admire a flawless work of art, it's the imperfections and treatment of errors that make a connection with every artist.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

@@rontocknell5400 Absolutely. I'm so glad you shared your thoughts, Ron.

[@stephenfalsetto6901]

Who would ever think the masters overlooked their mistakes and kept painting. This is a great video and learning presentation. Thank you for sharing.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

It is surprising, isn't it, Stephen? I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@jimloth6091]

You have no idea how much better this video has made me feel about my own paintings. I cannot possibly thank you enough!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I'm so pleased to hear this, Jim. That is exactly what I would want for viewers who paint.

[@BarbaraBetjemann-yu2sw]

This was so very helpful. It reminded me to be patient, stop before I REALLY lose focus , leave the painting and come back in awhile, maybe days and take a new look. I also refer to my original thumbnail or notan and find clues to a clean finish. What fun we have figuring this out. B

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I'm so glad! I had hoped it would help people in that way.

[@fbpliegorrivero8869]

Thanks goodness for all the masters, the greatest, the great and the not so much. I feel relieved and thankful. Let's keep the good intentions going on.

[@LukenUSee]

There's a quote attributed to DaVinci, which I find somewhat comforting: "Art is never finished, only abandoned." We do the very best job that we can, with the knowledge, skills, and materials we have, in the time that we have. Then we let go of the piece, so it stands on its own, with whatever strengths and flaws. It's fortunate when the imperfections make the art even more intriguing and relatable.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Nicely said, Luken.

[@incognito3620]

While I agree with all that you stated, most don’t see these “ mistakes” or changes. Sadly, the average person has little experience viewing these works, and would never even look for them. I love your videos. Keep it up and thank you. Being an artist and art history appreciator, while in museums, I too, look for these ‘ changes’. The pentimento as it were.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Actually, one of my hopes is that my work can help change that...even a little. I love it when viewers let me know that watching my videos has enhanced their museum experiences.

[@anilkumargundurao7239]

Every time I hear your voice explaining details, it is so soothing. It is quite meditative and your ability to teach is quite evident. Years of teaching experience is visible and we are lucky to be able to listen to you for free. Thank you so much.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much, Anil. That means so much.

[@ShahanoorMamun]

Master Painters! Thank for sharing 👍👍

[@NeonsStyleHD]

Thank you so much for your videos. You inspired me to pick up my brushes again and get back to work on a painting I've been working on for 20 years, and it's now turning out to be beautiful. Thank you. :D

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That's wonderful to hear, NeonsStyle!

[@alexanderlailipyin7615]

Thank you very much Jill for sharing with us this special documentary. It brings so much encouragement to us as humans who strive to be perfect, excellent and many times trying to win recognition. It encourages me to be just as I am as fallible as I am as a human in my work and passion but not letting down to always be better in whatever I am learning & doing. Thank you once again.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

How beautifully put, Alexander. I'm glad it was encouraging. I had hoped it would be.

[@tinavhza]

You always speak with such a calm maternal voice, wisely explaining things from a perspective of love for your subject. Thank you. I learn a lot from you.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you feel you're benefitting from them.

[@joz3568]

Thank you for sharing. This topic is a little heavier than those before. Mistakes in Master's hands tell us that they can be like ordinaries, only not easy to approach as the ordinaries. "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes, and art is knowing which ones to keep." Wonderful quote.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

True - good point

[@joz3568]

@@JillPoyerdFineArt Somehow I understand the reason of frustration that PAUL abandon his art piece. This kind of feeling is actually mutually shared as a so-so artist, or even worse. But We all have time to heal any bad feelings about creativity, or we may also change the design in a much natural way. Human nature, even though blended in with betrayal or treachery, but such behavior would greatly lowed the quality of human relationship, create more distrust and more betrayal in life or relationship. These event always related in higher power system, or with strong support in certain community. An isolated artist is only to accept the reality in a volunteering way to work things out.

[@tanyaf6783]

This is so great! Thank you Jill!

[@LUCKYDRUGMUSIC]

“We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” - Bob Ross

[@francoisvillon1300]

Happy Little Squirrel: I am living here.

[@AlraArt]

Only in landscape painting🙃

[@firstofficer296]

@@AlraArt yeah landscape is acceptable

[@sunnyseacat6857]

Bob Ross an artist? Humph. All a matter of opinion. I'll take the actual masters in this video...

[@bchinmay27]

Great Video. Thanks Jill!

[@danielfernandeznungaray8996]

You just remembered me about my still not destroyed Artwork

[@CristinaDias7]

Your videos are gold. Thank you

[@Armafly]

Your return is appreciated. It’s a pleasure to watch your great videos generous in terms of interesting facts and beautiful images. Thanks.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That's so kind of you, Armafly. I really enjoy producing them.

[@VVhistory]

I told one of my "critics" (a person with zero knowledge in art) that art isn't perfect, it has never been and never will

[@karenrutan3832]

Definitely an eye opener. I try to SEE by walking away, but sometimes I have to wait a few days to have something jump out at me as a problem. Thanks for this!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That does help....for sure. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@t33nBB]

I just discovered your channel recently and it's amazing! It may be the best channel about art on KZbin, but I can't understand why it's not more popular? You definitely deserve more views!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much, Chris! That's very kind of you. I'm glad you're enjoying my videos.

[@longbelinda]

That was great !! Thank you Jill

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Glad you enjoyed it, Belinda!

[@wahidnazari3678]

Jill, nice explanation. 👍

[@Lanaprivitera]

What a wonderful lecture! Thank you so much for sharing with us!!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

You're very welcome, Lana

[@JWC-iw9um]

Jill, everything you do with Art is beautiful, including yourself . . .

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much....

[@37symbols14]

I love your videos. Thank you!!

[@trace6402]

Your voice could calm a thunderstorm. It also makes absorbing the message very fluid. So glad to have found your site.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That's so kind, Claude - thank you. Glad to have you as a viewer.

[@markjannakos503]

Thank you so much! love your videos!!!

[@Mishellacqua]

Absolutely wonderful and powerful video, thank you so much for this, Jill! I've missed your videos! As artists we're always striving for perfection. When I look to the masters, I always assume that every inch of every piece was perfected and intentional. This will help me embrace the mistakes I make and focus on the piece as a whole, rather than perfection.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

You're very welcome, Michelle. I do hope it's helpful and that it lessens the pressure we tend to put on ourselves.

[@albertgrichardson9106]

@@JillPoyerdFineArt quote michelle: "...embrace the mistakes... rather than perfection" - good luck, dear!

[@user-en9os7mn1b]

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[@auto-did-act]

This is a profoundly useful and therapeutic video for creatives. Thank you!

[@robertstevenson7122]

Fascinating, excellent narration .

[@Dismythed]

This is art therapy. Thank you. 🙂

[@elsie4801]

I love the voice. Every time I do my arts, I love to listen her voice

[@suzannepare7417]

Just on time for me...thanks

[@fred5968]

Another fascinating production, Jill! Worth waiting for!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much, Fred! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@nataliazorinliu]

Great video. Thank you!

[@fhumble1132]

Very difficult and touchy subjet handled amazingly. great work.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much

[@dannychen1064]

thank you for continuing making videos! yours are one of the finest art videos!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much! I'm honored.

[@davidaaronartist]

Like it makes me feel good about my "experience "(failures)

[@itsNIC0Y]

Loved this

[@ablackcockatoo]

Great video - every artist should watch it.

[@rabiray162]

so nice work.

[@ElizabethNagentArt]

Beautiful sharing. Thank you so much.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Elizabeth

[@debramoss2267]

Another treasure of art and learning beautifully composed. Kintsugi means a lot to my partner and I, we say we are each other's kintsugi. We have had a lot of trauma healed by being together. At the bottom of the beautiful garden he created is a little Summrhouse he built for me, a peaceful, accessible haven (I am now disabled), over the door he put a little brass plaque 'Kintsugi'.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

How beautiful to hear your story. And what a wonderful partner you have.

[@lisapalombo]

oh thank you for this!! I feel much better knowing all artist are human even the masters! Happy painting!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That truly is the main reason I created this one...So glad!

[@sonythomas8188]

You are a true art lover.. Thank you for your effort and dedication..

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

You're so welcome, Sony. Thanks for that.

[@silvahovhannesian4762]

Very nice! Thank you!

[@kartikawaley5478]

It would definitily help me to concentrate on my paintings rather than getting worried about lill mistakes sometimes I made..thanks for sharing...with such a positive attitude ...

[@helenstephenson1948]

This was so inspiring.Thank you!

[@bottosrob]

Hey Jill! I’m going through all the people I subscribe to and saw you.. stopping in just to say how much I love you and your work. Listening is a meditation. There’s so many things that I don’t know I don’t have access to. The brushstrokes of masters was one. It’s helped me and honestly I’m so grateful that a shmuck like me somehow received such gold. I can’t Thankyou enough.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That is so sweet, bottosrob. Thank you so much for sharing that. It's so wonderful to know how you enjoy and benefit from my work.

[@charlainventado]

I love this! really need to hear this before doing a piece !

[@dalewilliams8001]

I am an artist, and have struggled with "mistakes" of many years. Some of the accidents are problems, but some turn out to look good, so I leave them in. Thanks for your good video, Jill. Appreciated.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Yes, exactly, Dale. We sometimes refer to them as "happy accidents" don't we? I do like those mistakes.

[@DAMSSILIMOHAMED]

thank you for this video!!

[@lisafred1362]

I just did a bad drawing today and now I feel better. Thank you Jill for all your fine videos. And thank you Diane Mize for referring me to this video.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

You're very welcome, Lisa. I was hoping it would encourage people. As I believe I say in the video, every time I see something that looks "off" in a masterpiece, I feel a little more encouraged.

[@MrY1313]

Thank you very much!

[@wafsinc]

Thanks. Great video!

[@huskytail]

As always, such a good video. Thank you.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Glad you enjoyed it, Plamena

[@Beobout6]

This was wonderful. Thank you. I have two paintings that I now have the courage to continue working on! 👍🏻👏

[@carlosfastcar1]

thank you so very much for sharing your passion. you are a good friend to art and artist .

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much...Means a lot

[@danikahli]

thank you for another outstanding video. Everything you do is inspiring. thanks for sharing your spirit

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much for that, dani. I appreciate it.

[@michaelparry1383]

Jill, as always, you are a very special child of God who can fill the minds with so much great information on the Arts. Thank you so much for creating this. Now I can go back and erase all those wrong pencil marks and not feel bad.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much for your very kind comments, Michael. That means so much. It does give a new perspective on errors, doesn't it?

[@michaelparry1383]

@@JillPoyerdFineArt As the popular TV 30 minute artists would say "We don't have errors, we just have Happy Little Accidents".

[@amaitra]

Superb video!

[@nirjharaloy6108]

Very interesting! Thank you!

[@aprilj794]

Thank You! I learn so much from your videos!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I'm so glad, April!

[@thetruthoutside8423]

You right to bring them down to a human level. But also it shows how arduous is the process of making art in painting and in general.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Very true.

[@Legotron]

I have thoroughly enjoyed every single one of your videos. This one in particular. I'm a painter and I understand each artist has their A, B, and trash work. I rarely show anyone my paintings because I can spot all the areas that I consider mistakes. Many of the mistakes you've pointed out... are the same mistakes I wrestle with each time I want to call a painting Finished.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Do you feel like this video helped ease your feelings about those mistakes? I hope so.

[@Legotron]

@@JillPoyerdFineArt Absolutely. I can look at my "Finished" paintings and be at peace with my mistakes. Thank you!

[@Victor-pk6mz]

I think Turner's painting of the moon obscuring dark clouds in Fishermen at Sea deserved a mention.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Oh goodness yes! I missed that one. I'm surprised to see that he did that (painted the moon right over the clouds). Here's a link if anyone else is curious: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishermen_at_Sea#/media/File:Joseph_Mallord_William_Turner_-_Fishermen_at_Sea_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg

[@jandra4810]

Excellent video. Thanks so much for this.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

You're very welcome!

[@collinwadham6582]

This presentation is a masterpiece. A beautiful piece of real constructive criticism. I feel sure, most of these artists would really appreciate. I thank you.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much, Collin. I did, indeed, try to be fair with their work knowing they couldn't speak for themselves.

[@collinwadham6582]

@@JillPoyerdFineArt You were perfect. I could fault nothing.

[@maisie6904]

What a fabulous video - seriously enjoyable 💝

[@lisacarey618]

Thank you for this. It made a difference for me. I often doubt my abilities after one simple mistake.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I'm so glad it was helpful, Lisa. Yes, we are often so hard on ourselves. It's a common thing with artists, which is one of the reasons I wanted to make this one.

[@RhaeaMaurel]

Thank you, Jill You are a true teacher. I learned from this video and was inspired. 16:34

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

That is so wonderful to hear. I'm honored...

[@maryrasmussen8002]

Really interesting! Thank you so much for putting it together.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Glad you enjoyed it, Mary!

[@emmanuelperaltapaintings6371]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing.❤

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Emman

[@pjlewisful]

loved this one!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you, Pj

[@arti22live]

very inspired by this realism, thank you.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I'm glad it was inspirational, Art. That's always wonderful to hear.

[@nickrodis6862]

Thank you.

[@zimsyed3381]

I love your work!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you, Zim!

[@brunogieebner]

Thank you for this beautiful and educational video! Good to see that also highly admired masters sometimes had some flaws in their work. Indeed, as you said in the last sentence of the video, it makes them more human again, ... and it helps allow many of us to accept the imperfections of our own rather humble artistic attemps in paintings, drawings, wood cut prints, photography, etc. :-)

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

You're very welcome. It really does help. So many of us have such high expectations of ourselves.

[@janedoe5229]

That clip of the artist painting outdoors: a brush in one hand, a glass of wine in the other, and, aside from the easel, no colors or equipment set up. :)

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

lol - Yes, it's a tiny bit over the top, but I just loved it

[@renarcool1]

Well done, Some how funny to see that masters made those mistakes. Love your work and your relaxing calm voice👍

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you, Rene

[@anjou6497]

Lovely soothing voice. ❤🌄

[@mailie6403]

I enjoyed this video. It was very interesting.

[@richardsisk1770]

Thanks for creating this. I think it’s inspired! 😊

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

How nice! I hope so

[@evealton2712]

Very reassuring. Informative. Thank you for this. Have a great New Year!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you - Happy New Year to you as well!

[@lindaolsen7828]

Some day, I think, there will be a plethora of machine made art and the oversights and mistakes in the masters' paintings will make them all the more precious as proof of the humanity behind the work.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Such an interesting thought....

[@DanielL143]

Very enjoyable and educational. I've seen that Ingres painting at the Frick and been so impressed with the overall effect that I did not notice the right arm. Thanks Jill, that was fun.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

You're very welcome, Daniel. I do hope to get to the Frick one day...looks amazing.

[@shreyasshankar4109]

I'm glad that you are showing us artist's mistakes. Artists make mistakes and they have their weaknesses too. As I do. Art schools have us convinced all art is good art. That's good for them to earn money, that was good for my clinical OCD. But it never helped my art career. I had to put in professional effort for that and make actual mistakes.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I really like how you put that, Shreyas. Yes, you have to be willing to accept some mistakes in order to grow and to produce good art. It can be painful, but it's part of the path.

[@mayalord984]

Thank you for this informative note 📝 ❤

[@ommart8305]

Beautiful art

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I agree...

[@sunipeters]

Your beautiful voice is so soothing to hear. And choosing topics also rare!

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much!

[@amemocci3580]

you're my favourite channel on youtube ))

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

Thank you so much, fuzzy mochi! I'm honored

[@patrickcharles7190]

Thanks for the presentation. Im glad I found this channel. I really like it.

[@JillPoyerdFineArt]

I'm so glad, Patrick - Welcome!