This Painting Wasn't Easy.
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When I describe a watercolour wash I'm referring to the paint that runs with gravity as the water moves across the page, leaving a translucent pigment behind. It's been some time since I last mixed colours on a pallete or used brushes to apply paint to the paper. A watercolour wash would normally be achieved including both of these techniques and so my use of the term might seem odd here. If it's bothersome, feel free to consider it used colloquially and not technically.
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A thought that appeared between uploading and publishing this video.
For clarity, when I describe a watercolour wash I'm referring to the paint that runs with gravity as the water moves across the page, leaving a translucent pigment behind. It's been some time since I last mixed colours on a pallete or used brushes to apply paint to the paper. A watercolour wash would normally be achieved including both of these techniques and so my use of the term might seem odd here. If it's bothersome, feel free to consider it used colloquially and not technically.
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I was thinking how neat and tidy an artist you are. Where are the paints and pallet? I see now why. I love all your videos. They are so calming and interesting. Just an obsevation. Please when you spray the sealant, spray into a box if you can. Those poor plants behind the painting will have the spray on their leaves and stems.
@@Decopainterandtea Thank you :) Regarding the sealant, you're absolutely right, I realised my error while I was editing this video! 🤐
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Another stunning video Tim. Your work - both the art and the art of video making - is truly inspirational. Thank you.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, D C. Thank you, too, for taking the time. Your feedback and encouragement are really appreciated. 🙂
Another lovely and instructional video, Tim. I love the way you finish your artwork. You take so much interest and time in the artwork from start to finish.
Thank you, Alan.
As usual, a video to meditate, relax and just be, here with you, slowly, gently, feeling the whole process. Beautiful production
Thank you Greta, I'm glad that you enjoyed it. I have some really exciting videos that I'm working on, can't wait to share them! 😄 I hope you're well.
there is a big difference between Loving something or only enjoying doing it.
love give’s permanent value and will keep growing until success and enjoyment is a temporary feeling
if you love something even if there is a mistake you will always go back to it like it’s a part of you but if you only enjoy doing it it’s very easy to feel fed up if something goes wrong and Eventually you will need to do something else to keep your enjoyment.
drawing is an art that needs love not only enjoyment
Hi Moonrise. Well said, agree that there has to be some deeper connection than just enjoyment. I think this is a great way of thinking about it, thank you for sharing it. :)
I love your videos. Thank you for showing your process. Have a great day too.
Thank you so much, Mariia. 🙂
Sometimes it's best to put aside a drawing or painting that in the moment doesn't seem to be working. Coming back to the work later with fresh eyes and maybe coming to some realizations all seems better or in ways much better than at first it seemed to be. Some great works of the past were done this way, in stages and not in a forced one sitting, you're doing splendidly 👍
A really great point regarding coming back in stages rather than forcing it. I don't find that forcing creativity even comes close to working! It usually just feels like I'm flapping my arms harder with the expectation that I'll take off into flight! 🛫
A fresh perspective and a night's sleep can go a long way! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. 🙂
I just discovered you on the UA-cam channel. I love your approach to making art. And I really love the very stylish and colorful shirts you wear!
Thank you, a warm welcome Carole! (And my wardrobe thanks you, too) 😁
I took a break from painting after I finished a big piece for my first (and only) exhibition back in 2018. I didnt take that break because I worked until exhaustion since I had a deadline or anything like that. In fact, I was filled with joy during that whole period but when I finished it it felt like I couldnt express my feelings throught my art anymore. I havent truly painted ever since.
Hi Antonella. That's really interesting and kind of sad. I hope that it's a connection you can find again, if it's something that you want to do!
Enjoyed this. If it was in the country, I'd be there for sure. Have a great show.
I appreciate that, Kathy. It should be a good show; I'll get some footage for a video when the time comes. 😁
Very beautiful, thank you for sharing.... 👏🏻✨🌟🌞
Thank you, Ingrid, I'm glad you like it! :)
I find your method fascinating and your mark making beautiful! I may try it myself 🤞
Go for it! I hope that you enjoy, Petal. 🥳
Another wonderful video and painting.
Thank you very much, Don!
Wow. The level of care & craftsmanship in this video is off the charts. Just insane work.
Thank you so much, Julia! Your encouragement is really appreciated and I'm glad that you like it. 😄
Awesome vid as always! Love the chill vibes
Glad you enjoy it, Kyle! Thanks so much. 😁
Best of luck at the show!!
Thanks so much! 😄
Tim love your work, love your framing, and your videos. Glad your getting back into it. Would be nice to have a break.
Thank you, Jen. Rest is important when you can get it! 😄
Thank you for sharing this. And for your honesty. I feel that all artist doing videos are so super motivated and perfect all the time. Its refreshing to hear honesty.
I for one have have a month of terrible art. Its been a struggle. Im looking for my own uniqueness. You do keep me going.
You're so welcome, Vicky, it was a pleasure to make and share with people. I'm sorry to hear that it's been a challenging month! It happens to everyone and I think that being up-front and transparent about it is quite important, if not simply because it's helpful in its own way.
I think it's easy to see admitting the challenge is like admitting defeat. In reality, not acknowledging it just leaves me feeling in-authentic and frustrated. I don't think I could do it any other way anymore. 😄
I'm glad that it was a helpful video and I really appreciate your comment, thank you.
Will watch it in full after work. You have great videos.
Thank you so much! Enjoy your evening when it arrives. 😄
Amazing video as always.
Cheers, I enjoyed editing this one in particular. :)
I'm just picking back up from years-long hiatus from painting. I painted off and on for years until I had kids, and while I know some artists can make it work with little ones, I couldn't. For painting, I need long stretches of uninterrupted time. When I started back up, the first few months were just an explosion of work, one after the next. It's slowed down now to a more reasonable pace. That doesn't mean I wasn't involved in any other creative projects - painting is just one of my preferred media. Interestingly enough, while I was expecting to have stalled in my skill during that time, I had still seen improvement in my work, likely due to working in other media in between. I also became skilled in media that were easier for me to do with little ones around that I likely wouldn't have explored if I hadn't taken a break.
I thought maybe this might help some who need to take a break from painting. I like to refer to periods in our life as seasons. Sometimes right now isn't the right season for a particular type of work or endeavor, but seasons change. That season may or may not return. Like I said, it has been many years for me. If you can't paint right now, but you don't want to let go of it yet, it's not necessarily forever. Sometimes you just need to wait for the seasons to change.
Sounds similar to my story. Like you, after getting back into my art(painting particularly), I have produced more paintings over the past 3 years, than I have in 40! Having kids changed a lot for me too. Now I'm an empty nester and have all the time in the world to paint. I too need long blocks of uninterrupted time to be able to get into it. Surprisingly it only took a couple of months to get to the skill level I'm at now. I taught myself how to work with soft pastels and watercolor, whereas before I was mostly an oil painter. No formal training, just have the art gene.
Hey Magi! I appreciate your thoughts and experience with this. I can definitely relate to to sense of needing uninterrupted time to create, I feel strongly that that's an essential component for me as well. The framing of things as seasons is also a really nice perspective. 😄 Thank you.
@@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919 I am still a ways away from empty nesting, but my kids are at the ages where they are far more independent and, for the most part, can entertain themselves - not to mention better able to resist the temptation to use my art supplies. They have their own, decent ones too, maybe student grade if anything or ones I didn't need and passed on to them, but mom's are always better, lol. Sometimes I even will allow them to use mine, if they have proven capable of being respectful of the tools. But I have also shown them that the art supplies aren't usually that big of a deal in making good art, and sketched a drawing of a mug using one of their crayons on construction paper as an example. Of course that comes with a caveat, as the paper and in some cases the paints do make a difference in learning how to paint effectively, at least in watercolors. So I will get them the better quality budget stuff whenever necessary.
It's so necessary though, to keep up with creative endeavors, especially as a parent, because they won't be at home forever. It just doesn't have to be the same thing as before, but something to not lose oneself. I remember the advice I got from others, "you won't have time for that," which was a depressing thought, not necessarily for myself (I knew I would figure something out) but that they believed they had to give something up.
@@TimSchofieldArt yes, I didn't come up with it, but when I heard someone else frame things as seasons, everything clicked and felt less dire? Not only when it came to letting things go entirely, as in the season had passed, or isn't now, but also in realizing that seasons aren't forever. The fantasy self was another concept that was useful, to avoid collecting things for a future self that hadn't happened, or holding onto things because of an idealized image of oneself that isn't based in reality.
@@artofmagi Totally relate. I decided watercolors weren't all that because when I started using them, I didn't have good quality paint. That is how I ended up being an oil painter haha. I'm so glad I later revisited the medium and worked with better supplies! After years of oil painting it was so foreign to me and there was a real learning curve. Anyway, I always tell beginners who want to paint in watercolor to go ahead and buy better supplies. They will enjoy the experience so much more. Currently, watercolor and soft pastel are my favorite mediums! Soft pastels are another medium I tell beginners to pay a little more for. The performance is night and day.
I have so many things unfinished... 🙄 Giving time to time this make sense? always love your work💜
It can happen sometimes, I get it for sure. 😄 Thank you, Anca.
Not every painting is meant to be finished, but I have gone back on one painting I did many years ago and finally did finish it.
Thanks!
Thanks so much, Stacy! 😄🙏
as you're getting more attention, its important that you stay true to yourself. don't let your fans get in the way, and change your individuality.
Hey Darth Noxious, thank you for the thought. It's occurred to me as well and it's challenging line to walk! Is there anything in particular in the video (or elsewhere) that's made you want to share this? I appreciate it either way. :)
@@TimSchofieldArt there's nothing that you've done wrong to trigger this thought. I just wanted you to acknowledge the potential risk since I've seen many creators go down this road. Your passion is clear, and I respect your way of viewing art- I left my previous comment because I didn't want you to lose yourself, and I didn't want to lose you. 🤭
Thanks for explaining. :)
Did I miss a step of the paper being affixed to a board? I like the frame.nice work.
Hey Ole. It was me who missed it out of the video! I'm not sure what happened, but it wasn't on my memory card when I came to import it. 😄 Thank you, I'm glad that you like them!
I just found you here I love your style , it’s very meditative , free and captivating. May I ask if you attach your watercolor to a piece of wood !
Hi Sima. 🙂 Thanks! I do attach the paper to wood, it's usually birch plywood, bonded using acrylic medium.
Your journey in art resonates with me. I've done art my entire life off and on over the past 40 years. The art gene is in my dna and I can't imagine not doing it, though I have gone long periods(months and years)without painting simply because I wasn't motivated or inspired. I've never done art professionally, but that could change. I have been invited to show my art in a gallery for the whole month of October. which was quite unexpected. I'm anxious actually because I have never done anything like that before. For one thing, I don't have the money to frame my art. I have managed to mount my watercolor paintings on cradle board, varnish them, and wax them to protect them since they won't be under glass which I hope is not too shoddy a way to deal with my watercolor paintings. Your frames look great btw. However, I also have several fairly decent soft pastel paintings and the only way I've been able to frame them is with cheap store bought frames. Again, it just makes me nervous that people will judge me harshly as my art won't be in beautiful expensive frames like one normally sees in art galleries. Aside from that, I don't have giant paintings. My largest watercolor paintings will be 22x30inches. Most of my work is in the 8x8, 9x12, and 12x12 sizes. Anyway, sorry for rambling...I'm thinking out loud here. Wish me luck because I have no idea how to present my art in a professional manner and am truly winging this art show thing. Aside from that, I started a youtube channel and have done nothing with it. I need to give myself a serious talking to and get with the program!
Several years ago I had the opportunity given to me to show some of my work in a coffee shop/bookstore. The owners of the business hadn’t done it before, and neither had I. It was a learning experience for both of us, but I’m actually glad I took the opportunity and I learned a lot from it. I didn’t have a lot of money (or time) to organize, so I went to IKEA I worked with what I found there. (In regard to frames. They had a decent collection with what little time I had.)
Hey GiGi. :)
Awesome news about the gallery! Wishing you the very best of luck with it, I hope that it goes great.
I've seen people use a wide range of frames in galleries including expensive and cheap ones. I think that the main thing is just that the frame is sturdy; there will be afforable ones out there! A big advantage is that you're working in standard sizes because sometimes the expense comes is really needing custom sized frames. That was my experience, since the only cheap custom options I've ever seen have been quite poor quality. You'll have many more options with the dimensions that you're working in. 😄
Thank you for your comment and happy painting!
@@dinkydog56 Oh how I wish I lived near an IKEA. I love that place. Now I'm out in rural Kansas with nothing but a dollar store available. Anyway, thanks so much for the comment. I hope you are enjoying doing art still and it's taking you into some good spaces of life. :)
@@TimSchofieldArt Thanks Tim. I actually started working in standard sizes because of the lack of framing ability. Prior to that, my paintings were all over the place in sizes. :)
@@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919 well, being isolated these past pandemic years has really brought me down, and I live with a depressed person. I just need to move forward. Thank you for your remarks. Don’t you love the frames he makes!?
Hey, what glue do you use to apply the ready painting onto a board (before putting into the float frame)? I guess that not all glues are a good choice as they might either interact with the paint or dampen the paper.
Hey Lana! I suspect that some glue would definitely be better avoided. I've always used a gel medium (Golden, if I'm remembering correctly...) and haven't had any issues so far! I also use heavy paper though which is more like a board. I imagine that goes some way to preventing much absorption. :)
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It so interesting did you feel a bit rusty I feel like that when I have had a week without painting
At one point I felt like I'd forgotten how to paint!
@@TimSchofieldArt I have forgotten how to paint many times...or at least thought I had. Thankfully I was able to pick up where I left off. There are weeks though when everything I paint is shitty and I get convinced I have zero talent. Ugh the negative self talk...always plagues me.
May I ask what kind of tape you're using? Is it washi-tape-like? I'm looking for a plain white or transparent one that won't let the paint bleed under (what usually happens when I use a regular tape) nor tear the paper as well (which also happens when I try to avoid the bleeding. -_- ) Many people use washi tapes, but all I can find are the ones with bold colors or colorful patterns. Thank you.
Hey Lindsay! Happy to help, it's definitely a challenge with most tape. Particularly if you use a lot of water! The tape that I'm using in this video is the one I've found works best, which is Scotch Magic Tape. It's not one that I initially expected to work well but it surprised me; it's the best I've used by far. 😄 I hope this helps!
@@TimSchofieldArt wow, thanks a lot. I know the brand but I've never heard of this specific tape. I'm so looking forward to trying it and finally enjoy some waaaatery washes. 😁 Thanks for the inspiring content and generosity. All the best!