Tiny treasures in the making: focus on composition

My mini abstract paintings are almost finished. At this late stage I like to focus on improving composition, but still dare to change things up if needed.
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Watch the whole process: • Paper series
Colour mixing video: • How I create a colour ...
Products mentioned:
Cass Art Jumbo Gummed Watercolour Pad A3
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Daler Rowney System 3 Acrylics: lemon yellow, cadmium red hue, phtalo turquoise
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Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paint: titanium white
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Derwent Inktense pencil: tan
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Music by Indie Anthony - Alter - thmatc.co/?l=60EE6215
Music by Rytas - Any Shape, Any Kind - thmatc.co/?l=9DC4E754
Music by goosetaf - Stems - thmatc.co/?l=7D1ED3E1
Music by Laureline - Just Go Slow on Me - thmatc.co/?l=8D279147
Music by BodiSaffa Music - Saki - thmatc.co/?l=9004EB3F
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:57 Painting process

[@dianecharest8365]

Jeannine, I am learning so much from you. I came across you I think Friday, and have been watching your videos all weekend. You also inspire me to get up painting. Thank you so much. Your a great artist.

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you, Diane, I'm so glad you found me!

[@beatrizpatalotart]

I love Fridays!!! I totally appreciate you sharing your thought process and why you make the decisions you do. Thank you!!!

[@jclosestudio]

You are so welcome! Hope this made a good start to your weekend.

[@dianecharest8365]

I am definitely going to do this same thing. Great learning practice.

[@jclosestudio]

Fantastic, let me know how you found it!

[@alisonlyons4691]

I really enjoy your videos Jannine, they are so well edited, a skill in itself. Thank you for the tips in using your mobile, cant think why l hadnt thought of that as l use my photos as inspiration in my landscapes. Give your studio pal a wee hug from me 😊 and thanks again

[@jclosestudio]

Haha, I will! Thanks so much. The trick with the phone is really handy. Not only because it shows you the values clearly, but also because it shows you a smaller version, so you get to see your painting in a different way. It's a bit like standing far away from your painting.

[@bohahnfeld9212]

Love these colors, they are so mellow and moody!

[@jclosestudio]

Me too 😄 So interesting how I always become influenced by my surroundings

[@cathyjoly671]

Wouah 🤩super Janine 🙏

[@jclosestudio]

Merci :)

[@annalisaart]

Jeannine I love your work! You have inspired me so much! I just started my own art studio and will have a website up soon. ☺️

[@jclosestudio]

Oh wow, that's wonderful! When I first launched my website it felt like such a huge step. Wish you best of luck on your art journey!

[@ChantelleArts]

this is stunning, i love your work ❤❤❤

[@jclosestudio]

Thank you so much!

[@sigrunasa]

Thank you, very inspiring how you attend your work

[@jclosestudio]

My pleasure! I'm so happy to hear how just sharing my process can inspire you.

[@sylvieauguste280]

I love your videos and your art. So beautiful and interesting. I’m very curious about your wet palette , could you please give us some explanations about it ? Do you use some wet tissue papers ? one above another ? Love from France.

[@jclosestudio]

Thanks so much! For my palette I use a home made "stay wet palette". It's any kind of tray with wet tissue paper (or anything that holds moisture, like an old kitchen towel), with a piece of tracing paper or baking paper on top. The water evaporates through the paper and keeps the paint moist for a long time. If you add a lid (another tray) on top you can keep the paint fresh over night. Sending my love across the channel (the one between England and France) 😄

[@sylvieauguste280]

Thank you very much ! So useful and kind :-)@@jclosestudio

[@jclosestudio]

@@sylvieauguste280 You are welcome!