42 The system, the rules. And a safe place to feel free

[@Ellary_Rosewood]

I love Autumn so much, I legally changed my middle name to Autumn. 🍂 I always love the slow, meditative quality of your videos. We need more content like this in our fast paced world. From one artist to another, thank you for yet another beautiful video. I look forward to your next one!

[@georginadinneen2031]

Really can't add anything to all the other positive comments. Totally agree with them all. I really look forward to my Friday treat from you. Just perhaps one thing perhaps worth adding : your chat, sharing style is just utterly unique. You really do make your viewers feel as though we are in the room with you. Thank you!

[@jampuppy]

I love your videos. Sometimes I just listen. I like the sounds of you moving around on the wooden floor and the scratching of the brushes and pencil on paper. I also love the sound of Dutch because it takes me back to my childhood in Flanders. Thanks for the journey.

[@mychelledavis]

Your song is beautiful. Thank you for inspiring us in so many ways.

[@lauriefinelli7007]

Hello Titus, I haven’t commented in a while, but I couldn’t put off commenting on this very special video. First, your music was a true delight to listen to because if I were imagining how you would play and sing, what I just heard, would be exactly what I would hope it to be. It compliments your art of painting so perfectly. So, now we have the visual of your painting style and audio of your music. How lucky we are! Also, your insights on the system and appreciation for freedom touched me also. I believe we are created with a free will and should cherish it our whole life. Thank God your children have you for their father as you guide and strengthen them through the system that can hurt them and shape them. Thank you for your honesty and integrity, it’s so needed in this world.

[@lauraparker7961]

I felt sorry that winter is coming to North Carolina until my eyes were opened by the intensity of cloudless blue skies and reds and golds of autumn.

[@varvaraivanova4504]

Your song and thoughts are inspiring. I still don't stop to come to find how many people have one and the same dream. And it only shows that it is possible. And how beautiful they share it with the world.

[@tcherinacombe9110]

Such a nice calmness in your pondering and topics. I feel sadness when you talk about your son and the school system....I think many children all over the world are experiencing what he is. I am a painter and find great solace and comfort for hours in my work. I run my own dog grooming business and it is so nice not to have to work for somebody else, I understand.

[@grahamwelsh4258]

Titus thanks for your thoughts and insights to you and the work.

[@peterka4680]

Autumn is my favorite season, too!❤

[@evelyne7071]

It is foreseeable that people 200 years from now, will look at some of your painting in awe, as many do today. That’s fantastic ! Your song was very lovely and relaxing. Thank you.

[@MQofScots]

Wow! You and you song are beautiful! Creativity in everything you do. Thank you ❤✨❤️

[@billmccaffrey1977]

We live in such a dependent environment and we are caught up in a greater system that we often take for granted. As an artist you depend on people making paper, brushes, paint and everything you need to have the freedom to create, and as a person we need cloths, food and shelter, which most doesn't come from ourselves.. I have often thought of what it would take to really be free of all of this and truly be free of all of this and it overwhelms. But we can't exist without this disciplined complex system that we have become so dependent on and it we don't take an active role in this then what are we? So we try our best to create small freedoms that give us some feeling of being free. Great song and talk.

[@nancysmitherman9970]

So peaceful to watch your videos. Your song was absolutely lovely. You could have a second career! Years from now those sketches on the backs will be worth a small fortune too! Some lucky people that discover them!!!

[@RoyilBlue-vp1ut]

I listen with a profound understanding of what you are saying, the freedom to just be, feeling free to throw away or keep or just simply paint. that's freedom to me also. your painting are beautiful and your story is captured in them, that is what art is to me.

[@ninner196]

Beautiful thoughts Titus! I have thrown paintings away and had no idea who followed me later to remove them and showed me that I shouldn’t have really thrown them in the trash. It was a treat to hear your music. I had to choose between music and dance so I did both, ha! What used to be required for our children to know, specifically the arts are missing in most educational systems. But it used to be required to learn at least one instrument. It’s great that you keep the communication open with your children. They are a real blessing and deserve parents to be their very best of friends. Enjoy your weekend and thank you for sharing. I am almost done with this bird that is painfully slow and I am off to finish a couple more. You know what you mentioned about this system is true. We need direction since we are human, principles to guide our lives but if everyone treated everybody with love then we would be living life to the full. No matter how many laws are written they are unable to change what we are or can be in our hearts. Soon that will change. 😊

[@HelensStudio54]

thank you for another great video. I agree with your comments regarding the "system" and your son struggling to be at school. It is hard to participate in a constructed society where you are expected to do what everyone else does, not question anything or think outside the square. If you are a creative, a thinker, or solitary type of person it is very difficult to fit in.

[@MsSarah32503]

Autumn is also my favorite season. I cried the first autumn I lived in Florida because there wasn't any color. I'm now looking forward to moving back to a place that has all four seasons again.

[@iranewhitehouse3953]

One day Titus you will be so famous and everyone will want anything you have made. Including all those lovely sketches. I am in awe of your work. I totally understand all the hard work that has got you here.

[@Maywyn]

I'd like a mug with one of his paintings on it to remind me to relax when I paint. 😊

[@char3474]

Ah yes, and the songs and tunes he composes and sings. And his books. Art created in many ways, but always beautiful. Thank you for sharing with these videos. ❤

[@michaeldunkle5918]

Much love brother,I'm a painter in the US Florida Keys,well done,love your work as well as your videos cheers my friend!!!

[@sarvashura]

Chacune de vos vidéos me font voyager ....et réviser cette langue que je ne maitrise pas bien, mais le pinceau voyage sur le papier et cela m'est familier et intime, je vous comprends comme cela. Merci d'être qui vous êtes .Merci pour vos partages , votre philosophie de vie et votre grande maitrise de l'ombre et de la lumière. Que dire de votre chanson...? Merci , simplement.

[@judithmalan1502]

D'accord...Mercie!

[@copyrightshouldart]

I am a huge fan of Van Gogh and I can only imagine the energy that must still be in those places where he went. I envy that you are able to go to such places. Everytime your video pops up in my feed, I always ask myself: Is it Friday already?!! I then grab a cup of tea, sit back and enjoy your video. Thank you for making my Friday's so unique. I tried your style, way too hard for me and yet you seem to make it so easy! LOL I think I will stick with portraiture although doing them in watercolor is very new to me. I have only done one so far, but it was nice. Have a nice weekend and hopefully your son will feel better tonight.The system can be a crushing blow to artists.

[@davidstout402]

Hello Titus, Greetings from Tucson, AZ, USA. I am not a painter ... I actually enjoy building model cars ... but I just wanted to say how much I have been enjoying your videos and your reflections on life. I was trapped in the 'system' for most of my working life ... and I am very happy that I am retired now. Take care.

[@pennyupson6000]

Your song is beautiful. A true artist.

[@sandradonofrio413]

Another Friday another painting and meditation on freedom. I’m glad you feel free. That feeling came very late to me but I have it now in some sense. Too sad to be old but I love watching you and feeling young again. I also had two boys. So hard.

[@Northumbergull]

Another fascinating video, Titus 👍 You have a great singing voice.

[@kimberlyloughran1118]

Simply awesome! October is my favorite time of the year as well, much peace to you and yours.

[@arcuda2001]

Titus, every video of yours feels like autumn , to me .. I just love all these little thoughtful and meditative glimpses into your creativity and expression ., that song that you wrote and recorded is wonderful .. Norakag , here👍

[@judithmalan1502]

Balance, Harmony, Light, 'correct verticals and horizontals' (-van Gogh), correct angles...'important details' (- Titus Meeuws ❤️‍🔥 ), A Huge Sense of Gratitude: yes, Autumn brings with it a glowing sense of all of these elements: and the air all around is vibrant with resonant colour... Thank you, Titus...Your calibre of work, and your work ethic encapsulate all of these facets. Thank you fir imparting peace and joy and music and vuews around you as well. We all so appreciate it all.⚘️⚘️⚘️

[@marildetesilva1410]

Video Wonderful! , wonderful, Works Art communicates,love it's😊🎉

[@mountainsno]

I can't really explain how much I value your videos. I guess... as much as you are sharing with me, us, I feel a connection and join in with your thoughts. I feel like our artists inside could be good friends. I am just starting out with watercolour and your work, wow you have certainly put in the time and have talent and skill. Your skills and works are high inspiration for me. I also can't really tell you here how deeply it effected me, your sensitivity over your son. I feel hopeful for the world when a parent can notice their child. I will just leave it at that. I am sure all parents here know what i mean. God bless your family, your children. All our children. Life is glorious and wonderful. But life can be perilous and tough going.

[@calmac9720]

Beautiful and inspiring

[@reneerikolsen9694]

Great video! I commend your adherence to details both while talking and also in the painting process.

[@GerdBartsch-lu5nm]

Thanks for your calm way.. 🙏

[@etham8548]

Yes, I was first to whoever was wondering. Few minutes in and I just know it's a great video as usual

[@paintingsofwaves_mikewoning]

Hi Titus, it was a pleasure meeting you last Tuesday. Lovely vibe on this video again: enjoyed watching. Keep on keeping on!

[@FlatjePlanet]

SoulRebel! That's what you are.... Goed werk!

[@edinak5805]

I was wondering more times before where are those nice peaceful guitar tunes coming from which were always in your videos while you were painting. Now I know, you played them, and you sing as well it sounds really professional. I think you should put more of your music into your videos, I really enjoyed it.

[@caifrank7425]

Impressionism is the heart of ARTS in the 21 century Impressionism is the great idea for the people to Enjoy any Landscap On the Earth

[@Artstudiovaneijk]

Een child that can not fit in the system is a quality to cherish, most of the time they are creative and have problems with rules, your son could be a born artist,setting himself off against society, because this society does not want creative people (they think to much) have different views on the world. You can not ask a fish to climb a tree, but in the water it will flourish ❤️ and that is freedom✨

[@bluemonqi]

Jeetje Titus, daar zat ik opeens te huilen..over het systeem waar veel creatieve mensen niet inpassen en toen nog dat mooie liedje erbij. Zo herkenbaar ook, de worsteling van kinderen die het ook al vroeg ervaren. De vergelijking met de fanfare is helemaal raak. Het is bijzonder knap dat je ondanks het systeem je vrijheid kan hebben om te schilderen en in je levensonderhoud te kunnen voorzien. Dank je wel weer, het huilen luchtte op en het gaf me troost om te ervaren dat er heel veel meer mensen zijn die niet geschikt zijn voor de fanfare en het liever schilderen. Ook jij een fijn weekend!

[@TitusMeeuws]

Dankjewel, mooi dat het je bereikt!

[@judithmalan1502]

Pragtig! Ek stem saam...verskriklik mooi, in alle opsigte! Veelen Dank!

[@LizD-h2o-of-life]

Groete uit sonnige Suid-Afrika! Dis die eerste video vanTitus wat ek sien en ek stem volkome saam met die kommentaar hier bo. Die fanfare is 'n baie beter beskrywing van die 'rat race'. My dogter Nina(21) is ook 'n kunstenaar en sanger sy het self nie goed ingepas by die 'normale' skoolsisteem nie. Gelukkig kon ons haar skuif na 'n klein privaatskool maar die skade was reeds gedoen. Ek hoop dat sy ook eendag in staat sal wees om 'n bestaan te maak met haar kuns en musiek. Dankie vir 'n Inspirerende video.

[@RussellSpencerOfficial]

I always look forward to your videos Titus.

[@joshuafuryon7874]

Thanks for another great moment, really enjoyed your podcast on Spotify also , will leave a few comments when I listen through again, for zee algorithm ! Keep on Keeping on :)

[@lobstermash]

I liked how you moved the furniture so you and your visitor could have plenty of personal space. My people are like that too - we like two or three metres clearance 🙂

[@caifrank7425]

Art is not the Photo , that's why Impressionism is the heart of ARTS on your Canvas

[@marildetesilva1410]

Full video very good explanation Works--new!.

[@maggiematthews2547]

Hello Titus, Your contemplation, art and music in this video touched me deeply. All my life I have stood for freedom. Freedom of the spirit, not what when this is said gets the reaction about discipline. It’s the allowing for others and oneself to have true expression in becoming ourselves. I feel for your son as I too struggled and still do with not always fitting into the system as some others do with ease. Rules are fine as they need to be made for whatever are the reasons behind them, however, we can bring our own essence of beauty if it’s given time and space to become. Thank you for touching on a very human subject in a beautiful way.

[@meredith7236]

Omg U wrote and sang 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@yaneysalgado9588]

This is my favorite channel and I don't even paint 🍂

[@merry6117]

I love your song. It's an apt one for me.

[@caifrank7425]

Sir , you looks like a great Artist in the World , seriously

[@adelinedenis5019]

It is always a pleasure.

[@a4n625]

❤ I came to art because I lost my company due to legal fraud. Now I am free. 😊

[@isabeedemski3635]

Oh my! ❤❤❤

[@ELTarTree]

I love this channel. Your musings are things I too think of as an artist and love watching your process. I need an art table to stand at, it's not the same sitting static

[@raynoladominguez4730]

I love your song and your artworks.

[@ginabadeaux9319]

oh my gosh i thought i saw all your videos .how did i miss this beautiful song ,you are a true gift from God,this is amazing i was totally in love with your art and videos but your voice is even better ,did you make an album ,if not please do ,the words and melody made my heart sing,i am a romantic at heart ,it is why i love to create but a good voice and guitar is magical ,i had to rewind and listen 3 times ,love you

[@christianbond1561]

When I lived in Zuid Limburg in Heerlen we called the grey rainy days “Dutch sunshine”

[@michaelduxbury3525]

Having worked with small and big companies I can totally relate to your thoughts. Ironically it's only since I got I'll with cancer that I've felt free. And I really like your song.

[@Echoingsweetly]

Your so inspiring 🌹

[@marlan6431]

Titus, what color and brand is the dull yellow gouache? Seems very useful.

[@amertalibtawfeeq5725]

I wonder if you could share some of your lectures with us, thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@hansenhennymeeuws2481]

Het ziet er zo speels uit, terwijl je precies weet wat je doet. En dat wekt bewondering!

[@zoyadonovska9233]

Интуитивно усетих, че сме от една порода. Но макар да очаквам всеки път да чета, не само да разлиствам тази книга, ти всеки път вадиш нещо от ръкава и надминаваш моите очаквания. Толкова ми е любимо да те гледам, да те слушам, така добре да те разбирам, че и аз да се изненадвам... И ,,змийчето , беше там. Сякаш умът ти му казва : ,,Направи нещо тук!,, И то го прави. Умишлено те гледах по-късно днес .исках хубави сънища...💋👋

[@carinajohansson2832]

hi Titus your thoughts is right i wonder when you do this sketch what colour do you use is it payens grey?

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you! No, I’m not using paynes grey but a charcoal color from a German brand. A few months ago a subscriber came along and brought these beautiful charcoal colors

[@kovacovaart]

thanks for every video... Yes, customers have different requirements, but we have to stick to our artistic intentions. Some customer has limited requirements that cannot be fulfilled... I refuse that... Someone has a template and will give freedom... art is freedo

[@sammijane1640]

💚Thankyou

[@moniquehollands6947]

Klop herfst is prachtig hier ik kan er ook niet zonder. Oost Azië schijnt in de herfst nog mooier te zijn, geel oranje rood. Lijk me heel boeiend om een japans huis en bomen te zien op jouw manier.

[@JohnMonsterCanada]

Titus, love your videos but especially love your painting style. Loose but planned is what I see. Question: (I’ve looked but can’t find 😬) do you have a video on that cool brush you use? It appears to have been cut and has a “point“ on it. You use it for the leaves on your trees. Why do you use that specific brush? Thank you🧡

[@TitusMeeuws]

Hi John, It is a nice brush, I found it once in a store. Don’t know its name but it is my favourite for trees

[@JohnMonsterCanada]

@ Dank u wel! 🧡 Is the brand still written on it somewhere?

[@daphnephilpott8138]

What kind of pastels are you using on your painting?

[@annsayle8897]

❤❤❤

[@Ram-vq1zd]

Hollanda'nın güneşi az bir kez Amsterdam da bulundum ama o kadar renksiz değildi. Resimleri beğeniyorum, daha canlı olabilse hoş olur. Tebrikler.

[@MarkNiceyard]

Why do you throw away the sketches? Not enough space for the paper? btw: How much is it to send one copy of your book to Germany?

[@johnytwo]

Our children should never be forced to go to school, if they do not want it. It is their life, their time. We would never force an adult to do something he does not want to do, yet we are numb enough to do it to children.

[@rickdempsey379]

Artists usually do very poorly working for other people.... It's very rare that a company will have an artist's best interest in mind. They will use you for their purposes and when they are done with you, you will be disposed of.... No artist should sell their soul exclusively to an overlord without being able to work on their own creativity

[@a4n625]

Not all companies are the same. The companies you describe are the ones that are subsidized and at the same time pay no taxes. Please differentiate!

[@pastorisa]

What is the price of your book?

[@nickrodis6862]

Salamat po

[@caifrank7425]

Free from your Brush Works , Release your Power on the Canvas , and you can be the greatest Artist in the World just like Monet and VanGogh !

[@jimkay6062]

You mentioned ugly houses. Ugly is so subjective that I wonder “ugly” to whom? Would you paint an “ugly” house as it was or would you use artist liberties? I think you have also said beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So what is “ugly?”

[@ninner196]

Yes ugly is subjective but if they wanted a portrait of their house and could pay then I do believe that was the point, I am sure they would be obliged. I just had to add to that. Artists don’t always get to paint what others perceive as being beautiful, especially in portraiture (I apologize I was laughing). It’s common to look at a pile of weeds and have an instructor say “paint this!.” So I suppose that there are various degrees of ugliness but sometimes an “ugly house” has a beautiful tree by it splitting the light shining through it.😊

[@edinak5805]

I guess you asked the painter, but I think gray blocks for instance from the Soviet era are quite ugly. 😀

[@TitusMeeuws]

Hi, “ugly” can be painted. And “beauty” sometimes not. The painting starts by watching and choose the right subject

[@meredith7236]

And a lot of bosses want to break your spirit to make U what they want as important t

[@OlafSager]

what I like about you, time seems to be on your side.... Ik heb in de jaren tachtig in Amsterdam gewoond en sindsdiens spreek ik en beetje nederlands (ooit vloeiend maar nu nog alleen stompelend, want ik ben al vele jaren in denemarken bezig). As an artist myself however I think you make craft, your account is like a raft we can use to travel in the world of art, very nice. But your paintings are ''ouderwets''. It's true, you want and do develope your skills, yourself as person, but you do not develope art, that's a pity Greetings from ''een moffe'', Olaf, i Danmark en gang imellem kalled Uffe (from my com-museum, book 60)

[@antreb15]

Playing with two balls in his hand...

[@caifrank7425]

Monet's SunRising is the ART Revolution for the modern ARTS , seriously en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Monet