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The Art Process with Kathy Leader
United States
Приєднався 16 січ 2017
Hi everyone! Welcome to The Art Process Channel!
My name is Kathy (I also go by Kate) and I created this channel because in my teaching art studio (based in southern California), I encounter so many people who feel fear, self criticism and anxiety around making THEIR art. My goal is to encourage EVERYONE to derive benefit from the art process, whether you call yourself an artist or not (and you SHOULD call yourself an artist!)
This channel shows the many different ways to approach mixed media abstract work by letting go of the outcome and allowing the process to unfold. I will show you different techniques, you will see my own process at play and start feeling free to experiment and join our creative community.
I believe in the healing power of art making for ALL! Whether you are a beginner, part of a team or a practicing artist: “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”
- THOMAS MERTON
Please feel free to reach out via email: theartprocess@yahoo.com
My name is Kathy (I also go by Kate) and I created this channel because in my teaching art studio (based in southern California), I encounter so many people who feel fear, self criticism and anxiety around making THEIR art. My goal is to encourage EVERYONE to derive benefit from the art process, whether you call yourself an artist or not (and you SHOULD call yourself an artist!)
This channel shows the many different ways to approach mixed media abstract work by letting go of the outcome and allowing the process to unfold. I will show you different techniques, you will see my own process at play and start feeling free to experiment and join our creative community.
I believe in the healing power of art making for ALL! Whether you are a beginner, part of a team or a practicing artist: “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”
- THOMAS MERTON
Please feel free to reach out via email: theartprocess@yahoo.com
How to find Themes and Titles for your artwork
Looking at your body of art together gives you a sense of the through line, the common thread running through your work. Sometimes we are not sure what that is until we view the whole picture.
Once you've identified the theme, titles come a little easier.
In this video you will see how I have looked at my various types of work that seem so different but deal with the same theme. In this case, nature, is my muse...
If you need help with identifying your themes, I'm happy to help!
I work mentor and support many artists (whether professional or amateur).
Or join my many online and in person options!
www.theart-process.com
Or schedule some time to just chat!
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Check out my online/in person classes & retreats
www.theart-process.com/mixed-media-classes
or watch an e-course in your own time whenever you want!
www.theart-process.com/ecourses
Follow us on INSTAGRAM kathyleaderartprocess
AND Im giving away a free 20 minute private one on one consultation to discuss your goals and roadblocks as an artist and see how I can help to facilitate your art process. Please take advantage and sign up here: bit.ly/signupTAP
I hope to see you on the creative path...keep on going!!
Once you've identified the theme, titles come a little easier.
In this video you will see how I have looked at my various types of work that seem so different but deal with the same theme. In this case, nature, is my muse...
If you need help with identifying your themes, I'm happy to help!
I work mentor and support many artists (whether professional or amateur).
Or join my many online and in person options!
www.theart-process.com
Or schedule some time to just chat!
bit.ly/signupTAP
SIGNUP for our NEWSLETTER where you will be first to learn about new & discounted courses:
bit.ly/TAPNews
Check out my online/in person classes & retreats
www.theart-process.com/mixed-media-classes
or watch an e-course in your own time whenever you want!
www.theart-process.com/ecourses
Follow us on INSTAGRAM kathyleaderartprocess
AND Im giving away a free 20 minute private one on one consultation to discuss your goals and roadblocks as an artist and see how I can help to facilitate your art process. Please take advantage and sign up here: bit.ly/signupTAP
I hope to see you on the creative path...keep on going!!
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In a previous video I showed you how to stick down collage papers onto a canvas. Now I'm showing another method that I've been using on my environmental works that works for me on the type of images that I want to lay down flat. Wetting the paper first is a good strategy. If the paper is very stiff, dipping it into water and letting the excess run off works well after you have placed glue on th...
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Collaging and De-collaging is a great way to build layers over an existing artwork that needs more richness. In this video I have added gelli prints onto the piece and tearing off parts to expose the under layer. I have no particular outcome in mind, just allowing the process to unfold and lead me to the next stage. This is how I love working. It allows for the surprise element and gives me a m...
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So I don't need glue.? Just medium?
just medium!
Oh boy have I struck it rich with this site. So excited no sleep for me tonight 😂
so happy! Its endless fun
Beautiful work.
Thank you very much!
Looks like some nice stuff there.... 😍
Love your arrival at the connecting force waiting to be tapped.
thank you 🙏
Keep Rocking 🤙 the good stuff true stuff 👍 Beautiful person 🤗 the Force 🖖 continues with you & your's creative vision energy travels zen connection with UA-cam Family 🕊️ 🫶🐦 🌱🐛🪻🦋 🗽🇺🇲🦅Epic Soar 🪽04✝️🐉
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TY.I love collage.
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👏👏👏 fantastic work! Please check out my art channel as well. Hope you like it! ❤ Greetings from Portugal!
Great video. Thank you. I’m looking for information on how to adhere newspaper to a canvas board in order to paint a still life oil painting on top. Do you know what to use so that the newspaper won’t yellow?
Thank you
love you Kathy! Thanks
Is it okay to do this over a dried oil painting?
I have not tried that. So I can't truthfully answer that. Sorry
I adore your work - the colours and shapes are beautiful, showing a wonderful sensitivity for the natural world. I live too far away but I'd love to see it for real not just on a screen - but you have already inspired me in my creative journey. I wish you success with your show - your work deserves it.❤
Thank you so much! That means so much to me 💕
Thank you for sharing this technique. Ink jet or laser printing? What type or weight of paper did you print on?
ink jet. Sometimes I print on regular copy paper and sometimes on calligraphy paper
Ahhhh my favorite chillaxy music
Thank you for putting this into words Kathy. It's not at all weird. We can only create when we're in the flow - from a place deep within.
What is the name of the medium. Utrecht something? I can’t understand your accent very well. Sorry.
Its actually made by Blick(used to be called Utrecht) Im not sure what the current name of the brand is. Matte medium.
Love u, yr sexy Greetings f Berlin
After four years 0 likes. Wow. That’s crazy sad. I like it. It’s a great idea, and I saw some interesting pieces.
Hi it's so beautiful. Do you have the beginning video
Unfortunately not, I just recorded that part. I will be doing a process series coming up soon.
Beautiful colour choices, I use blue and orange a lot, they play so well together. 😊
Looks like lots of fun! 😊
thank you!! It was fun
Interesting!
Hi do you prep the paper collage first with a sealant at all? Thanks.
you dont have to. But good to afterwards. If the paper is stiff, sometimes dampening it with a little water helps it flatten. But only seal when dry. Hope this helps
I love your art.Thanks.Bless you.
Is that kind of deli paper mountable?
I'm trying to find the best glue for various Japanese printmaking papers...Washi, rice paper...very thin. Do the gel mediums stain through semi transparent papers, looking like a grease blob or do they dry to invisible with no effect? I have thicker cotton rag papers & have many times used matte medium, soft gels etc. with no issue but I'm afraid I'll ruin my more delicately printed ones or that over time they may discolor if not every part of the surface has ink or paint on it. Thank you!
I have not tried it with delicate papers. I would try a sample first and probably not use gel but rather a regular matte medium. Good luck and let me know
@@TheArtProcesswithKathyLeader Thank you for the reply!
What color is the green you are using? I think it glows its so pretty!!
green-gold! My favorite color
@@TheArtProcesswithKathyLeader oh mine too! I thought that’s it!! Thank you for responding🤗
Can this print on paper to be framed? If so what kind of paper? thanks for your help😊
What a clever idea thank you for sharing Kathy🌹
Beautifully composed❤
So beautiful
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Love the frame and sketch ideas, Kathy. Thank you!
youre welcome! Its a simple hack
Great tips! Thanks. When working with a canvas, i like using foam board underneath. I stacked them up and i do not have to move the book underneath… since they are of a good size and they are pretty cheap.
sooooooo, i just started painting today. can you please give me some tips ?
Are you using a gel medium from Utrecht? And also what finish do you prefer and why?
So medium works as an adhesive? Whodathunk
a good gel medium or thick matte medium (by utrecht)does yes!
I love the rubber tipped brush too! I am going to experiment more with the deli paper, does the wax on it cause any issues?
no its dry wax, so not a problem. Good luck!
Clever idea, the book!!
Excellent- you answered a whole set of questions I had about mix media!
Im glad it served you well
Thanks so much for the tip, Kathy! What medium did you use? Also how do you prevent the paper from warping the way wet paper does?
I use Utrecht matte medium.
Can I use Logan deli paper? It’s waved on one side
YOU HAVE MADE MY DAY ... THANKS VERY MUCH 💘💘
Serviettes also split into 2 or 3:layers 🥰
yes! same thing
Wow. THANK YOU SO MUCH. from a fellow RSA now UK 🥰🥰
Amazing!
Amazing results!!! ❤
How do you seal the water soluble crayons? Do the oil pastels act as a resist to other layers? How do you seal the oil pastels? Thanks.
best to seal with matte medium(but dont brush it on, it will smear! Rather dab it on or paint onto wax paper and press it on)Same with pastels