40 Experimenting = giving yourself the chance to waste it. And to move on

[@judiburnett6527]

I watch the videos cause you’re in the Netherlands and I imagine how Rembrandt must have thought and felt. Different times, different man. But I’m not a time traveler, This is as close as I can get to Remmy. I’m an artist, so I know how you think.. I watch for fun. I have not been commercially successful and I’m almost eighty years old. I don’t need to make money. I’m on an imaginary boat enjoying the ride. Titus is cuter than Remmy, so lol it’s better than watching a movie of some guy playing Rembrandt. I respect your work. Good job on that self-portrait. I enjoy watching a skilled worker. Thanks

[@MsSarah32503]

I am looking forward to the Rick Rubin video.

[@Artstudiovaneijk]

Try look at a painting in mirror view then you see so much more and also where u can do more or less.

[@donnabuttons1]

Hah, these fanfare scenes remind me of when I've been a bagpiper in a pipe band, especially as we wear a feather in our glengarry headgear. Also... I find being an artist can be a lonely business. I like to be left in peace while I'm actually drawing and painting, but I like at least one other person there or thereabouts, especially when I'm finished. Before smartphones, Internet, videos etc, I used to imagine I was being filmed and people were watching me at certain times, just for fun. I quite enjoyed it as an exercise in conducting myself well, and appreciating how my everyday doings could be interesting. Now of course, people actually do it... but I don't think I have the technological capabilities to do it for real 😃

[@sandradonofrio413]

We retired to a small college town in West Virginia. At the holiday season there was a special outdoor concert called A Tuba Christmas. Tuba players from far and near gathered to present the best welcome to the Yule. Anyone of any tuba ability was welcome to join in. We all sang lustily.

[@SharonHendryArt]

Looking forward to your next video about Rick Rubin's book. It's been a game changer for me in many ways. And, I Love the "quack" ringtone! Had to change mine so I can have the duck tell me when to answer my phone.

[@evelyne7071]

Multiples at the ready……..good idea. It seems that the light in these fanfare pictures is really difficult to capture; just like “they” tell you to take a picture with the sun behind you. This light perspective is very challenging. However, now that I think about it, even your street scenes are facing “the light”…….interesting.

[@marildetesilva1410]

Shadow and light perspectives from an illuminated background with a level of real communication of a Work of harmonious color movements giving the real stability of an image of inspiring creativity.

[@marildetesilva1410]

Okay!

[@Xactant]

Titus, I really enjoy these videos of you working. Usually I am listening while I work but I often must stop what I am doing and watch you.

[@daleshawn1910]

Wonderful painting! I’ve enjoyed this so much. Thanks for sharing.

[@JaredCullum]

Lovely video. Always excited when you post something. Thank you for the look at your thoughts and process.

[@ninner196]

When doing paintings that are quite detailed it is very liberating and fun to paint something different and feels like a break. The green and added details softened up the painting of the first house nicely by the way. I don’t know if I could do what you do as far as being so public while working. I find it good to paint with others or be with others while painting, that for myself isn’t an issue. Maybe I am a bit more private. Doing tutorials would not have any appeal to do for myself. There was a good niche here in inviting others to see what you do. Certainly it is a business opportunity but it also makes for an interesting study. You do not promote certain products over others but you might show what you use basically. By the way that is in my opinion better because artistic influencers can affect commercialism and increase the price of certain brands. That’s sad really because so many people in other countries desire to use a brand but they are not able to afford it. I have seen how certain ones have caused products to disappear then they raise the prices. There was a $5 or $6 price hike on a particular brand of wc in the last week and a half for no real reason. Everyone has particular brushes and brands that are used over the years and but any good quality paper and paint can work and it is the brush mileage and practice that count. There is much joy in painting what we love. You have some interesting ideas or your friend does about a book. That is something that I used to know more about but I resorted to just keeping my life more simplified. The more involved in things one can or could do perhaps the more our families are away from us. I don’t have any Friday jokes but hope that you and all have a peaceful weekend.😊

[@arcuda2001]

every video from you feels so special, Titus .. i always feel like i've just shared some coffee with you , somehow.. Thank you , as always.. Norakag , here👍

[@nancysmitherman9970]

Loved watching you slap the paint on so quickly and freely! It gives a wonderful atmosphere and adding the details to bring the subject into focus. Really learn new things each time. Thank you Titus. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Life is for experimentation You are beyond talented.. dont toss it I'd love its exuberant!.. joyful? Like confetti!❤

[@adelinedenis5019]

It is nice to see you each week, very inspiring. Some times it is difficult for me to begin a new subject , so , to see how you enter so quickly in your subject, without fear was very appropriate for me. Thank you very much to share all of this. From Montreal, have a very good week.

[@bluemonqi]

Ah die pluimpjes in het licht en die tuba, prachtig met hoeveel vrijheid en enthousiasme je werkt. Het kan zo lekker zijn om helemaal zonder verwachting te spelen met water en penselen, gewoon plezier maken met kleur en atmosfeer. Fijne video weer.

[@DamianDibuja]

Excellent work, very well achieved the atmosphere and sensations in your works

[@edinak5805]

Thank you for your video, it is so peaceful, that's exactly what I need to feel better. I couldn't pick up a brush in the last couple of days, because I am so distracted by what's happening in the world. I try to learn it from you to block it out of my mind because the artist's job is to concentrate still on the beauty in the world and to keep the spirit in the people...❤

[@TitusMeeuws]

Yes, that's the artist's job. You don't have to block it out anyway, you still can concentrate on the beauty

[@judithmalan1502]

Thank you, Titus. I really appreciate the direct drawing / pre-mapping out of your artworking process! Followed by your quick, direct paint application. This freshness of your approach is very inspiring! Thank you. Looking forward.... Enjoy your weekend too!

[@luannedimaggio7025]

I have not been able to paint today, migraines. But I find it peaceful to watch your videos. When I feel better I will have a new insight to my painting. Love my watercolors. Thanks😊

[@marihart-qbc]

With small details the whole composition comes alive. Love every aspect of this last painting. From Quebec, merci beaucoup pour votre partage.

[@ZachSprowls]

I love what you did with the chaotic, shouting kids painting. In the previous video, it felt flat and unfinished to me. Now it feels like it tells a story. It's so interesting now. I love it. Well done 👏🏻

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thanks Zach. Let's have coffee soon.

[@raynoladominguez4730]

I am so glad that you do share these videos. I find them to be very zen and meditative, inducing thoughts into my day. So I am grateful and I thank you for taking the time and effort to do this.

[@meredith7236]

Those pink rust colour leaves are Devine

[@meredith7236]

A water colour grisaille, very interesting never seen that before

[@martinayalaart3823]

So inspiring process . thank you a lot ¡¡¡¡

[@kimberlyjeffers1623]

I have to remind myself that I'm looking at the screen and I'm not there in the studio with you lol. You look into the camera and I feel like we are talking. I'm here responding and nodding my head and I have to remind myself that you can't see me! lol. Thank you for another insightful video. God knows I need to learn to move on from things, experiment, keep painting and most of all enjoy what I'm doing.

[@cammatthewhayes]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Titus! I was interested in how you might respond to the question, and I’m glad to hear how you have to sit and think about it. I think the most interesting thing about this channel and the content you put out is how much it feels like a genuine dialogue between you and us (the viewers). And it’s refreshing to see how you are being challenged in your thinking in as many ways as you are challenging us. What I think is so unique about the creative process is how much it lends itself to the idea of destruction and rebirth - an old buddhist philosophy. The idea that each night we can tear ourselves down to rebuild ourselves in the morning. And I guess that takes a fair amount of humility and awareness and insight into our own creative wellspring. But just as important is the feedback we need from others - not necessarily to tell us what we should be doing, but to inform us of what it is we are *actually* doing. To give us insight, absent of our own self-limiting vision. I look forward to next week!

[@eduardosuarez4239]

Excelentes tus trabajos pictóricos eres un gran maestro del arte .....🇲🇽🇲🇽.... .

[@elizabethstrouth4958]

Very nice watercolor pieces of the street scenes. Look forward to your videos

[@PrisReyes-qo4hz]

I love to paint pictures that I took. During all the process I remember the feelings I had in that time. However, I do take much longer to finish them... thank you Titus, love that you share your thoughts which inspire me many times.

[@andrearenee7845]

I love this... Titus, you have a very big heart. Your work is amazing. 😇🥰 Brilliant light.

[@larspettereliassen7984]

The sharing of your Experiences are fantastic! You treat your followers with dignity. (I can partly recognize myself in your presentations and take my own position through your professional, honest and friendly artistic feelings and reflections, although I do not paint proffesionaly.) Thank you!

[@JoJosephson-pw7yz]

Gidday mate! See ya next week!

[@meredith7236]

Yes I tried upsidedown but I think it's easier if I stand on my head 😁

[@grahamwelsh4258]

Always insightful and open discussions regarding your passion and life. The insights you show us are really an insight into your soul.. Thank you again.

[@caifrank7425]

I love this Lights

[@michaelmcewan432]

Love your own work ❤️

[@hansenhennymeeuws2481]

'The spirit of this moment'... mooi... Dat is in feite een mooie definitie voor 'aquarel'.

[@jhesterarts]

I bought the Rick Rubin. Really enjoying it. Thank you for recommending it.

[@TitusMeeuws]

That's good!

[@jvkarts]

Watching your videos has inspired me to paint a portrait of my house, which is on the market for sale. I like the idea of having an oil painting of my first house that we bought. Thanks for your videos really enjoyed them. 😊

[@TitusMeeuws]

Sounds good, thank you!

[@iranewhitehouse3953]

Thank you again Titus. Looking forward to next week. Would you tell me the name of your pencil please.

[@TitusMeeuws]

Thank you. I actually don't know the names of these pencils. i only know the brands. Most are Da Vinci Casaneo (synthetic) bruches and the pencils are just ordinary mechanical pencils

[@hansenhennymeeuws2481]

Wat een interessante en inspirerende mondelinge inleiding en toelichting. En hoe leuk, zoals in dat huisportret opeens een in het wit geklede figuur komt te lopen!

[@MsSarah32503]

Regarding the street scene, anticipating St. Nicolas: Clarification: Did you say you felt free to mess it up because you had plenty of work for shows. And that would make it easier to throw it away, let it go.( Maybe I should watch to the end before I comment. But then I might for get what I wanted to say.) Don't ever throw your work away, no matter how much you distain it. Because it hold a lesson for you. You may not see it right away, but when you look at it again you will see it.

[@TitusMeeuws]

You're right. I never threw a work away. It's more the idea that it's not forbidden to do that. That makes me feel free

[@caifrank7425]

Nice, just add a litte bit detailing , and it will be the MasterPiece

[@alphiesnowbear]

Love the "Fanfare" painting, but kept wishing you would paint the tuba a golden color.

[@meredith7236]

This last one is huge

[@peteradshead6566]

More good Spotify choices this week, thanks Titus. You might like one of my Spotify favourites "Versa est in luctum" sung by Tenebrae led by Nigel Short.

[@AngieG11]

I really enjoy watching you work, are you using Gouache for the whites? Very inspiring and very comforting to watch someone go through the feelings.

[@meredith7236]

A book so much fun

[@estherhoorn9800]

When you worked on the entree of saint Nicolas I thought you would add a bit of a white horse and an old man with a red miter behind in the mid ground. Did you consider that?

[@TitusMeeuws]

Hi Esther, yes I considered that. But I hadn't taken any pictures of St Nicholas and it would have become too illustrative when I had drawn it out of my head.

[@patriciaheller9211]

I noticed you seem to put your brushes in something and wipe them off prior to painting, oils I am guessing. Does it loosen the ferrule?

[@patriciaheller9211]

Did you use gouache to bring in the brighter greens?

[@mustangdave63]

Can I ask if the mirror is for reflection of light from the window ?

[@meredith7236]

Are u Pre wetting that paper?

[@TitusMeeuws]

Sometimes Meredith. Depends on the effects

[@meredith7236]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@yan-eva56]

J’avance dans mes projet(s) Et. je vois le bout sur la surface de ( mon art.)

[@billmccaffrey1977]

You spoke of "messing up this painting on purpose", but when I first saw it, it seemed like an exaggeration of light and shadow with the bold dark lines. An abstraction of light. I'm not sure that it is as messed up as you imply. Or maybe it's just late and my eyes are tired.

[@TitusMeeuws]

You're right Bill. It's not that I was messing it up, but I wanted to feel free to even do it. So I was able to take that risk

[@hansenhennymeeuws2481]

Dus jij brengt de schaduwen aan, nog voordat je kleur toevoegt?