Tips for a simple black and white painting - #1: the basics

[@Sinanimre]

Man you are so inspiring… I am starting painting, and the way you take the pressure out of it is brillant. Thanks a lot

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Sinan, lovely to hear. Enjoy your endeavors! And have fun. Albert

[@UnkleRiceYo]

I was desperately trying to remember Franz Kline and stumbled on your video and thank god you mentioned him!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi JS, thanks, I know what you mean. I'm glad I could help you. Happy painting, Albert

[@francavan1295]

Black and white is so elegant and formal. But there is a part of me that wants to add red and make the composition “vibrate”. Great video, full of ideas. Thank you, Albert!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Franca, thanks. Indeed elegant and formal. Yes, red is a logical companion. I made a note to integrate it in one of the next videos. Albert

[@monicasoni9926]

Thank you for this fantastic video! Beautiful to see the freedom with which you approach the process! Inspiring and educational! Love seeing the historical references from beloved artists!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Monica, just go and find out how you can find your freedom-feeling too. It's fun. Albert

[@conniedecarolis3173]

My husband just painted my indoor bench for the hallway a bright white. I decided I need black and white accessories. I came to youtube and here you were doing b&w art. It's a sign lol. Thank you for such great ideas. Loving this.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Connie, I'm getting curious about how your house will look after you watch 10 more videos 🙃

[@conniedecarolis3173]

@@ImperfectPaintings Very ARTFUL lol

[@pattybover3357]

Even though I love bright colors, I've been drawn to painting/drawing with black and white for quite awhile.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

I totally understand you Patty. For me it's about the extreme contrast between black and white. Enjoy playing around. Albert

[@lisengel2498]

I really like your curious awareness of a lot of basic mark making and basic compositions - but I really enjoy the playfullness of warm and cool, soft and hard, and abstract and imaginary …. 🎶🖤🎵

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Lis, good to know. Enjoy playing too. Albert

[@अभिवाचन]

Thanks. Very inspiring. Trying to create something interesting by adding little red or silver. Let's see how it works. -Dinkar Bedekar, India.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Dinkar, thanks. Nice idea, adding a third color like red or silver. I'll make a note and will show it in one of the next videos for this series. Albert

[@viermeborat]

Mr. Albert, I have to say I really enjoyed the overall quality of your video. Would have give everything to have a painting teacher like you back in art school. You really deserve more than 8k subscribers

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Viermeborat, thank you for your kind words it means a lot to me. I hope you still paint and enjoy making art. Looking forward to more subscribers😉 Albert

[@charlottesiracusa1043]

I love your art I’m 78 and art and crafts since I was 4 yrs old I just loved creating with my hands but 5 yrs ago I had numb hands and feet from chemo I don’t give up so I started art journaling and splashing paint and scribbling like abstract and loved it and now I’m going to give this a try please keep making videos thank you !!!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Charlotte, for sharing your story because their is so much to do, creativity wise, even when your body limits your options. Happy painting, Albert

[@suedrewery8174]

Thank you for your inspirational videos. They give me courage to ' have a go'. I love your positive attitude and relaxed style. I'm also enjoying the looking at the various artists that you feature. Keep the videos coming.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Sue, thank you, I really like to start my day reading a comment like this. Yes, grab your paint and just do something, anything. Once you get started just continue playing. Happy painting, Albert

[@kristinthomas4935]

I'm incredibly new to painting, or art in general, and I've been watching loads of videos to gain knowledge, insight, inspiration, encouragement, etc. I've found several artists I like a lot, but yours is the first that inspired me to comment...I absolutely love your personality, creativity, ideas, thoughts - everything. Thank you SO much. I have a very close friend who can barely distinguish anything but black (and he's a very successful graphic designer, go figure) so I wanted to find something to paint for him. I've only so far seen this one video from you, but I plan to watch a lot more. Thank you so much for making a brightly-colored-painting-lover appreciate black and white..

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, Kristin, it means a lot to me. Have fun exploring how painting can bring you joy, it sure worked for me, Albert

[@wendyschaef1174]

Thank you, exactly what I needed to see!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Wendy. Happy painting, Albert

[@AdamStejskal-yf3st]

I enjoy painting in black and white.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Adam. Perhaps this one gives you new ideas. Albert

[@saintott]

Greetings from Thailand. Hard to put into words, I find your approach joyful, informative and inspirational. Keep up the great work.you inspire thousands.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Brian, thanks, good to know. Just play along and enjoy being creative, Albert

[@hellioappollion552]

I like drawing in black and white 🤔 maybe I will try this schemes on canvas 😊

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Helllio. Give it a try and enjoy creating. Albert

[@carolinewaterstone2624]

I loved this, so many fab ideas! Thank you 😃🙌

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Caroline. Enjoy messing around like his. Albert

[@carolinewaterstone2624]

I’ve been doing acrylic pour paintings for 6 months and wanting some new ideas: yours are excellent 😃

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Good to hear. Enjoy doing experiments. Albert

[@scottpitner4298]

A true artist and see bird dookie as a beautiful thing! Haha you’re the best :)

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Scott. When you open up to mark-making, anything, including what birds leave behind, can look interesting. Adding their chance or randomness is priceless. 😊 Albert

[@ruthfishback3714]

Liked the tip of painting from the outside in when using stencils. I just bought some stencils and this tip will be very helpful. I am enjoying your lessons. Thank you.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Ruth. Enjoy your new painting adventures. Stencils can be fun. Albert

[@KerrieRiley-w3o]

Fabulous play and experiment, I’d love to see where you got to now in your art 😀

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Kerrie. Just watch some more videos 😉 Albert

[@staceface4303]

Thank you for this video! I get intimidated when trying abstract painting. I love your tips and ideas. Can't wait to give them a try!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Great to hear, Stace, thanks. And enjoy playing. Albert

[@jasonanthonywilper]

Nice video i can see the fun youre having

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Jason, fun is essential to me in art making or just painting and being creative. I wish the same for you. Albert

[@minhnguyen-jg7pt]

I love your videos & the imperfections, relax attitude. You are great art teacher. Today is the first day of the Dragon year, 2024, and I want to paint so bad…. I haven’t pick up the brush for 20 yrs! But today I will paint some thing imperfect on untraditional materials & medium. Thanks for the inspiration sir. Gos bless & Happy Lunar New year 🙂🌻🙏🏻

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Minh. Happy New Lunar Year to you. Enjoy foing something imperfect or odd, and have a laugh. Make it a great year. Albert

[@dees9502]

Absolutely LOVE your work and instruction. Bravo, my friend! The world is still a beautiful place 🙏

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Dee, thanks. The world indeed is a beautiful place. Happy painting, Albert

[@Bbsc888]

your accent is so beautiful/cute/cool/funny. thanks for the video! I want to make these trembling and broken black lines, I thik it's extremely super ultra mega hyper beautiful

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Bbsc. Just go boldly beyond your usual artmaking. Enjoy, Albert

[@lukki7ster]

such a great video. I am not an artist by any means and I wish I had creativity with painting. Watching this video has helped me with some DIY projects. thanks!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Miss, thanks. Anybody can learn to paint, it only takes a lot of time and effort. So there's hope 😉 Have fun on your DIY projects, Albert

[@invisibleboy3997]

My God I love Franz work.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Invisible, thanks. Yes Franz Kline's artwork is fantastic. Make your version, it's interesting to do. Albert

[@anjadommel]

I love working in different blacks and whites! You can mix so many different colours, warm and cool ones. For me it is a nice contrast to working on other more colourful paintings.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Anja, you're right. Black and white can be mixed in al sorts of variations and be nice to try next to colored artwork. Just make lots of art. Albert

[@VeroTheSensitiveYogi]

This video really got my mind buzzing full of inspiration. And also you have a very pleasant way to present it! Thank you for this video!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Marabella, thanks, so happy to hear you're buzzing. Enjoy following up on your ideas. Albert

[@MotivationalMinute2024]

Just ran across your channel. I love it. I love the techniques that you use.!! ❤❤

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, C K. Enjoy trying them all 🎨 Albert

[@workoutwithvu1422]

Im so happy to have found this channel omg!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Vu, thanks, glad to have you here. Albert

[@curiousc1273]

Very cool ideas and inspiration! Thank you ❤️

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Curious C, enjoy playing with them. Albert

[@TJ-zs7gn]

Another great video black and white is another favourite of my. Black features in a lot of my art as it makes images pop. In your stencil picture. I wanted to plonk a single neon pink in admist, all the black ones, I will have to try to see how it changes the painting .

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi TJ, thanks. Adding black can be very interesting. Don't tell anyone, but in one of the coming videos I will also add 1 color. Neon pink would be a good one. Thanks for the tip. Albert.

[@AMCaroM]

Ohh, I love your video, thanks a lot!!!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Ana, love to read your comment. Albert

[@redskysaturn75]

wow this stencil technique is so interesting, thanks

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi blackened, thanks. Enjoy playing, Albert

[@redskysaturn75]

@@ImperfectPaintings Will do!

[@rneustel388]

I enjoyed watching this so much, and I subscribed, too. Thanks for sharing!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Meustel, you're welcome here. Albert

[@sdouba]

Good (Canadian) morning Albert... this lesson ranks amongst my favorites. You just helped understand better Kandinsky’s work and breathed new life into his “Point Line to Plane” boo, which I read ages ago and now (thanks to you) I am going to read again in light of the insight you provided. Also, your demos of Frank Kline work was just as inspirational. Thanks so much for sharing talents with us. I am looking forward to more and ever more of lessons.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Salim, thanks. Nice to know I could help you in unexpected ways. Funny, I never know why I put, like this time, a Kandinsky-part in it, it seems just 'logically' to me, but I do it on intuition. Painting in this way is a joy to do. Although it looks simple there are always more things to learn. Happy painting and I see you next week delivering part 2. Albert

[@sdouba]

@@ImperfectPaintings soaking of intuition, when asked whether I plan my paintings, my answer has been I plan so and I seldom implement my designs. A painting plan is palm B. Plan A is intuitive.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

I understand you and couldn't agree more. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe, Albert

[@mywifetheartist]

Great information. Thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Artist. Enjoy playing, Albert

[@dees9502]

I used some of your techniques/ideas and applied to pastels, works wonderfully.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Dee, thanks for sharing. I mainly use acrylics, great to hear other art materials work as well. Albert

[@dees9502]

@@ImperfectPaintings I moved quickly rom oil to acrylic because of drying time. Although I DO love the versatility of oil and using different mediums and sometimes work it in on a base of acrylic.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Dee, I understand. Drying time is the only reason I work with acrylics. I prefer oils over acrylics but it's impossible within my time schedule. I'll mention this also in the behind the scenes video.

[@moniefoster7871]

Loved this video!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Monie, enjoy making your own versions. Albert

[@judithangerman]

Thank you! Acrylics are wonderful and quick- drying, but sometimes I miss the smell and luscious texture of oil paint.l!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

I agree, Judith. Each material has its advantages. It's always interesting to switch now and then or explore new ones. Albert

[@gingereeo]

This is absolutely brilliant ❤thank you so much

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Gingereeo. Enjoy playing like this. Albert

[@georgekeita4872]

I love your courtyard. Did you already paint it ? Even in an abstract way?

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks George, Interesting suggestion. Maybe I will take up the challenge some day. Albert

[@annavernick1490]

So much fun! thanks

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Anna, thanks, see for yourself what you can come up with. Playtime! Albert

[@ihopetowin]

I have a couple of rough drafts for B&W paintings. I'll see how they go.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi ihopetowin, good to hear, enjoy yourself finishing them. Albert

[@dees9502]

Ive been doing the B&W’s, as well. VERY inspiring video by Albert. I’m also doing them in pastels on heavy pastel stock. Lots of fun! Happy painting, my friend!

[@bigbandberger]

Wonderful

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Marlaya

[@estee-mariearts4548]

Another great video. Thanks!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Grammy, thanks for hanging out at my channel regularly. Albert

[@clairgrimaldi1499]

Love your videos! Your approach is simple but extremely creative and inspiring, thank you ❤️

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Clair, thanks. I hope it helps you create your own artwork. Happy painting, Albert

[@gaoguangyi666]

Thank you Mr. Zwart !!!!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Your welcome Guangyi Gao, enjoy making your versions. Albert

[@edwin_art_studio414]

That's awesome

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Edward

[@aidapourhabib]

You are great!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Aida. Pick up your brush and discover you're great as well. Happy painting, Albert

[@Lore666-s9h]

I love your videos ^^

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Marcus , thanks, nice to hear. Albert

[@andrewgilesrobinson5664]

Some great tips, thanks

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Andrew, thanks, nice to hear. Do you prefer to paint or are you also otherwise creative? I would love to hear, Albert

[@andrewgilesrobinson5664]

Hi Albert, I paint in black & white mainly experimental

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Andrew, experimental... sounds in intriguing. Do you share it online somewhere? Albert

[@andrewgilesrobinson5664]

@@ImperfectPaintings not yet, I'm working on that

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Okay

[@TheDabshear]

I would like to see a black and white painting that is cut apart and reassembled!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Dabshear. A technique like is shown in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKu4fp-tg9V6rZYsi=ywAaVW0u6vnoeRJU Hope this helps. Albert

[@dees9502]

Albert, can you share how you use your floating frames with paper work? I generally paint on canvas and pastel on heavy stock art paper. I’d like to start using floating frames for pastels and paint-on-paper works like you do. Again, thanks for sharing!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Dee, thanks. Good suggestion. I'll do a video in a few weeks about some of these things, a 'behind the scenes' video. Any other things you would like to see? Albert

[@dees9502]

@@ImperfectPaintings can’t wait! Thanks, my friend 🙏😊

[@dees9502]

@@ImperfectPaintings I notice most of your work is on paper. Perhaps some basics on the other materials you use? Even your thoughts on displaying work would be great. I have TONS of paintings, drawing, lithos etc from auctions, antique shops and my own work that I sometimes struggle with on how to display. So far I am following a sort of “style” rule - abstracts on one wall or room, portraits and nudes on another, food related stuff in dining room lol. Just always great to hear other’s opinions.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Dee, thanks, paper was already on my list, it's the most asked question. I'll get to the display part as well. Albert

[@maxnorth7922]

Thanks for creating and posting all videos. They are very inspiring!!! Albert, can you make a video about Sylvia McEwan Art technique? I am planning to have a theme of black-and-white paintings inspired by Franz Kline's and Sylvia McEwan's artworks. Do you have any suggestions for additional videos?

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Max, thanks. Interesting question. I looked at the artwork of Sylvia McEwan and it is intriguing. I can see why you put her and Kline together. I will put her on my list, but I can't tell if or when I will make a video. I saw one video on her, a little interview on Saatchi art what tells it all. Do, do, do. They only way to get there. Good luck on your project. Albert

[@maxnorth7922]

@@ImperfectPaintings Thanks Albert for replying to all comments!!! I have watched your black and white painting video over and over. And It shows me the exact techniques I have been searching for. As the matter of fact, this video gives me a confidence that I can do larger gallery paintings. THANKS TO YOU and THANKS for this video and others!!!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Max, thanks and good to hear you now have the tools you were looking for. Enjoy painting! Albert

[@marymeyer8185]

This feels like a very special gift. Thank you.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Mary. My pleasure. Albert

[@Jennreb-Art]

Fantastic, helpful video! I am more of a newbie to art. Up till now I’ve been using canvases, what type of paper are you using? I have tried some watercolor and mixed media paper but it keeps buckling.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Jenny. I use a type of drawing / multipurpose paper and, because I get the question a lot, made a video about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmPZoYanq7p4ick I hope this helps. Albert

[@DB46811]

Very good video, thank you!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi artinginmujpj, thanks. Now it's your turn to paint 😉 Albert

[@TheKathept]

I lOVE your videos!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Kathe, thanks. Enjoy, Albert

[@judithangerman]

Great video! Did you use oil or acrylics?

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Judith. I always use acrylics. Oil takes forever to dry and, personally, I don't like the smell of it. Albert

[@gordonjackson2655]

I'm so pleased that this is your third video related to mark making and absract art, thank you. The first painting of yours in this video, (which you show on the wall) is wonderfull. It would sit next to any other other work of this kind, in any big gallery. I wanted it on my wall, but I would not dream of copying another's style. There is a whole world to paint!. I showed some of my calligraphic brush art, that you saw, to one of my wife's brothers. There was a pause, then he said, "What are they? Are they supposed to be something?" Then he shrugged. SIGH. Mind you, he was an inspector in the police force, what could I have expected? I'm now wondering if I can work towards automatic painting, bypassing my conscious mind, during the act of painting.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Gordon, thanks. I liked the first one too. I had no plan. Just did one line and reacted on it. Not minding what it would become. It's not automatic painting but it's in that area I guess. Funny family members you have. I know the feeling. I guess it's like gardening. Some want a typical British lawn, others prefer bushes. Some put paint on a wall, others on a canvas. Will you tell me when you have success with automatic painting? Have a wonderful day, Albert

[@culturefan]

I'd never heard of dry swimming, but I think there's something to that exercise. I think it may be akin to capturing ideas in one's sketchbook as well. I do like Kline, and black and white painting, however, I'm more drawn to color personally. There's room in the arts for both. I too saw the figure in that last painting before you mentioned it. Some of these black and white painting reminds me of the work by Joji Nakamura, you can Google him. Most of his work is simple or minimal, others more playful.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Culture Fan, in the Netherlands we have so much water a lot of people drowned each year. Dry swimming was a start. Later all kids got swimming lessons and now almost everybody can swim. I like color too but black & white have also an attractive side. Nakamura is interesting, thanks for mentioning him, I will look into it. Albert

[@Rock_Bill_Kaa]

I enjoy the amazing contrasts of black and white. Maybe you can talk a bit at some point about the struggle of a simple black and white painting looking too much like art that has already been done before. I guess I still kind of question or struggle with art that looks too copied from other artists and doing black and white really accentuates that kind of problem for me. How can I make it really mine and original if it already looks like someone else's? Is that a major enough question! Even asking that question makes me think I am missing something. Any painting I do, is mine and is original I guess. Loving your videos a ton!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi James, interesting question for the video. I guess all males and females look the same. But you marry the one. What's the difference? I guess you got to know her better, spend more time with her, saw details you preferred over others. Art that 'looks the same' like yours is probably quite different from your artwork. Especially in real life situations like a museum. Continue making yours, it will change slightly or massively and in a year look totally different because you evolve. Stil, interesting question. I'll look into it. Albert

[@NancyONeill]

I'm loving watching your videos. I'd like your opinion on this. When doing these minimalistic paintings on stretched canvas, is it recommended or necessary to paint the background, even if it's just white paint or is it acceptable to leave bare canvas showing?

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Nancy, thanks. Good question. What I mostly show in my videos are ideas to get you going. So I this case minimalist black&white. I look at them as sketches. When you would do this on a canvas, even a gessoed one, I would start with a white or light layer. It maybe is hardly visible, but you would 'feel' or sense a different energy radiate from it. More layers adds a depth to it. I recommend trying it and see for yourself if this is correct. Happy painting, Albert

[@NancyONeill]

@@ImperfectPaintings thank you for clarifying that. Very helpful.

[@mariannasvlog]

can someone please tell me what paper and size is this? and what kind of paint of that? thank you so much! sorry im so new on the arts

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hello Marianne, in the description under the video I answer your question: acrylics and 50x65cm. Enjoy, Albert

[@michelebrodie5916]

Hi Albert, your videos are inspiring and watching them has really loosened up my style. I think you might like two lesser known abstract artists, Sharon Barr and Syliva Tait. Both are contemporary Canadian artists whose paintings I really love. Of course I have to ask you to consider making a tutorial for all of us!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Michele, thanks. And thanks for suggesting these two artists, it's always nice to get new ones. I can't guarantee anything but I will look into it. I'll put them on my (growing) list. Happy painting, Albert

[@dees9502]

Thanks, Michele, for the info on Sharon Barr and Sylvia Tait! Going to look them up right now 👍

[@tommyapocalypse6096]

Great video, Albert. Franz Kline is my all-time favorite artist, and I am so glad you covered his work. His influence on a lot of my own paintings is evident, but not always obvious (by design). Once again, thank you so much..!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi President Tom, thanks. I'm thinking about on video on Franz Kline, now I only gave to find the time for it. 😁 Somewhere next year. Stay safe, Albert

[@ellenvd5543]

Heel leuke, interessante video Albert......bedankt! Hoop meer van dit soort video's....doe er veel ideeen van op! Heb je weleens een video van Judy Hintz Cox gezien? Zij doet minimalistisch abstract werk, ook veel zwart en wit.....een heel interessante vrouw.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hallo Ellen, bedankt. Het gaat er kleine serie worden, dus je wens wordt vervuld. Grappig gister attendeerde iemand via Facebook me ook op Judo Hintz-Cox. Inderdaad mooi werk. Ga ik ook iets mee doen. Bedankt dus voor de tip. Een fijne dag, Albert

[@Zincink]

Dry swimming would strengthen your arms for large swooshes of black.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hahaha zincink, you're terrific. Enjoy painting, Albert

[@vince1987]

2:53 Auctioneer: Okay, we shall start the bidding at 20 million dollar.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

LOL, thanks Vince, but I don't sell my work. I guess you have to make your own version. Albert

[@gordonjackson2655]

Hi again. I've emailed you just now. I understood that you were asking about automatic painting. What I didn't say, is that there is a direct link between the two. The Surrealists started automatic writing, sparked off by the sudden rise of psychoanalysis and dream states. Automatic painting came when painters realised that the same techniques could be applied to painting. (Also to musical composition and other arts).

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Gordon, I see, sounds logical. Thanks, Albert

[@DG-mv6zw]

I read somewhere that Franz Klein preferred to use normal black house paint. Apparently his agent tried to swap his house paint with expensive artist grade paint but he was furious when he discovered this.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi D G, thanks. Yes I heard a similar story. There are more artist who used house paint, it's cheap. Albert

[@sternits]

I love painting in black and white. However, I struggle with knowing when to stop and not overwork a piece.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi sternits, thanks. I know what you mean, it's a problem a lot of people have (me included). I don't know if you look for advice on this, but what I did to help me was to stop every now and then and take a picture. I even set a timer on 3 minutes. It's a burden for being in a flow but afterwards I looked at all the pictures and got a better idea where I start overworking. Albert

[@sternits]

@@ImperfectPaintings This is a fantastic idea. Thank you so much. I will definitely try this.

[@gordonjackson2655]

Hi Alber, About my "Funny family members ..." All I will say about it is. One doesn't choose ones familiy, it would be a lot better if it were possible. :-( I'll send you information about Automatic writing, I'm having problems in getting hold of nuch information on it.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Gordon, I thought I had put funny like "funny" but forgot the little things. Sorry. I know, choose friends and get relatives. I know about automatic writing, I thought you had info on automatic painting. But send it anyway. Thanks, Albert

[@deepkumar683]

Wonderful

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Deep Kumar