I do hyper realistic animals. I have been told they feel alive. What I do is all the left brain measuring and accuracy and trying to copy the reference. I do it in sections one by one systematically. I do this for three or four layers. Then I toss the reference never to look at it again, go into a dreamlike right brain state and go randomly from one part of the painting to another and feel like the animal I am painting. I imagine the smell and the sound of the animal. It comes alive. I feel the combination of both ways of painting works best.
Guys… can we please do away with the “creative right brain” and analytic left brain myth that was DEBUNKED 10 years ago in 2013. The brain is much more complicated than that and yes there are regions of the brain found correlating to capacities like language (even that is both sides), emotional states, etc but the whole RIGHT vs Left is simplistic and a limiting belief system. It actually makes people think they are predominantly one OR the other and that’s ridiculous. Take an afternoon and read some science literature published in the last 10 years about this and I think you will be pleasantly surprised ❤
Being a left brained person but also left handed, I have been switching back and forth my entire life. Started painting very interesting creations in my 60’s! So don’t wait ;)
When I'm painting, I use both my analytical and free parts of my being (left and right brain). I get lost for hours in painting, especially the details. I forget everything and everyone around me. I forget to eat and drink. I wake up in the middle of the night needing to get things down on paper. In September 2022 I used watercolor for the first time and have since painted at least 150 paintings. ( Started on my dad's death anniversary. ) Thank you for sharing your personal perspectives with us.
I must also say that I've noticed shades of color and shadow in most things all of my conscious life since about three years old, but had never really put that into practice before. I so wish I had taken lessons at some point in my life. At 57 I say it's never to late to begin. So here I am to learn... LoL
this information is so helpful. This channel is better than any google search for beginner artist tips. I hope you guys continue to post videos like these ❤
We're so glad you found this helpful! We'll be posting new videos every Tuesday and Friday. You'll definitely want to see our video on Tuesday next week, it'll be all about "Masters Before Us" an art history show.
This has been a wonderful and encouraging podcast! I wish I met you in person while you were still living in AZ! I love hearing that you are enjoying learning to ride horses! Horses were my “therapy” along with art while growing up in an abusive and neglectful home. I continued on to purchase y own ranch in Colorado while raising my three daughters alone. Horses were my first and constant inspiration for my art. I am 57 now and still enjoy going to the stables to visit my daughters horses. My hope is to have consistent sales. My 40 year history as a professional artist has been feast or famine in terms of sales…either big sales of bronze sculptures and paintings or nothing for even years. I never could understand why.
How wonderful to hear Elli speaking to us without using the 'umm' word constantly. I can actually relax and hear what she is expressing. Thank you Elli.
I'm a new listener and I love the wealth of knowledge that is shared here! As a professional artist for over 20 years, these kinds of discussions are so important to not just hear, but also, to PASS ON to newer artists who don't have the confidence they need to endure. Good stuff, and thank you for taking the time to post this content.
Thank you so much! We're so glad that you found us, hopefully you'll continue to love the content we're putting out and it'll serve you in your career and other newer artists just starting out.
This is crazy helpful! I didn’t really understand the realism of a long artist block. I paint intuitively so I usually don’t know what will happen so failure is inevitable but this is different. This has been painfully long artist block because I stopped painting. I told myself after I moved to the country I am going to paint part time and get a job. I finally got the job and can’t paint. I now have this great studio space and my spouse has been so confused why I haven’t been painting. Now I understand what I need to do. Thank you!
These discussions are so fulfilling to me. I thought for years that something was wrong with me. Now I understand that there's a common thread with all true artists
Eli is such a great mentor, coach and spiritually mature, seeing beyond what is happeing in the world that others do not. I cannot wait to start my Mastery Program.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I am starting a new phase of my life. My partner and I are moving to Scotland in December. It's freeing up time where I can concentrate on becoming the artist I was meant to be. Following my heart, it's what I have always wanted to do deep down. You are right if you are always told to think with the left brain use loose your creativity. That is what happened to me. I am going to be 50 next year. I spent 49 years trying to live as a left side. Looking forward to returning to my right sider brain. So happy that you posted this. Best wishes to you all. Debz
Go for it! I recently turned 51 and moved location and starting a new life and about to start their Mastery Program and dedicate this year to my new art journey also 😊 are you planning to join their mastery course?
Hi, Milan Art, you guys are all so inspiring. I have been painting for over 30 years but used to paint for my own wall and only when I was inspired and had the time. I was born in Portugal, lived in South Africa for 50 years, now living in Mauritius. Trying to get back into my art and become a pro. artist, my art was very realistic, and I have been looking to find my own style and loosen-up. Dimitra's story has really inspired me to get back into my art, I absolutely love her Style. Had an art exhibitions end of last year where I sold a lot of my portfolio and got 3 commissions, but for the past few months have been experiencing Artist Block, I know what I want to produce but I'm hesitant to commit. Being fresh out of South Africa my favourite subject of cause is wildlife, do you have any advice for me. Thanks for all the inspiring videos and keep up the great work.
Wow. I am a teacher and what you said was insulting. I teach creative thinking and how to see like an artist in order to understand art and communicate original ideas and that their thoughts and ideas matter. I also believe that one should learn to walk before they run, learn history to understand if their ideas have been tried before and what the outcome was at the time and how things have changed since then. There is discipline and structure to create a variety of art. I teach them the language of art and what they say to the world is up to them. You have some good ideas to share, but don't blame today's teachers. Students are expected to know more and yet many have little to no support system outside of school. Our struggle is more than you may understand. I teach until exhausted. Then I teach more. I do make a difference.
There are some things in life that are easier to teach than to do. You have the knowledge but not the required talent to be able to do it yourself & his comments about golf are a perfect example. Again, assuming you have the knowledge of the subject, it's easier to teach than do. I play golf but not well but I know enough about the specifics of the game to be able to teach it but unfortunately, the same doesn't apply to art.
I personally believe that they were speaking about the majority of art teachers. As a kid, I always looked forward to art class but never really learned how to use my right brain or express myself through art, even though I was very artistic. Class was all about memorization instead of intuition. But I will admit that having those teachers plus lots of family members who are artists, has given me a firm foundation to build to where I am now.
I think that success of the students is a direct reflection of the qualities of the teacher. Milan Art has many successfull full time, money making artists. So yeah, you may look at results of those kids to see where you stand.
I truly love your response. Don't be insulted. You have a beautiful soul and heart. This podcast forum is just a loose, relax, expressive sharing of art between artist whose mission is to create a way for working artist, You are so much more advance in your perception on seeing and teaching; for one, art is a living organism in and of itself. By this, you are on point how you lead, guide, and teach creative thinking to your students. I actually appreciate how you stood up and defended art.. Art is a journey where it knows itself. Art has no beginning or ending, therefore, rules and techniques, that develops skills in using colors, mediums, tools, perspectives, compositions, etc., aren't all the saving grace for knocking out an art piece that knocks the socks off ones audience. Folks do not realize , every unique human life is not partners with the same set of rules when it' comes to the challenges of art. There's so much more involved, to say that everyone can be an artist. Not true. Everyone may get to become some kind of representation of their unique calling, which is not the same. Thank you for bravely sharing how you help your students to think creatively. If lost with ideas most artist learn to look over the shoulders of other artist and steal a few. This is where this forum is well worth listening to how artist gatheted, and discussed openly new found ways in expressing their world. Thus, artist all have a story which art leads the way to communicate it.
Thank you I really enjoyed this discussion. You are all so articulate it’s a joy to listen to you. Can’t wait to start Mastery in just over a week. I’ve been preparing my spare bedroom as my studio space. So excited!
gosh...you never can tell where the great lessons of life will come from...! i enjoy all your videos but this one was FULL of love and wisdom and just plain goodness. thank you for walking your talk of that generosity you spoke of. thank you for speaking so honestly and unafraid to be truthful. thank you for the abundance of clarity. with sincere appreciation💖🙏😃
I never experienced an artist block. My problem is that everything inspires me, and I have so many ideas and things I would like to try but not enough time to achieve it all.
With me it's not exactly artist's block. I just need some time to recuperate after an intense painting spree. Get my head cleared out and just deconnect. I do gardening and cooking and a bit of socializing.
I've listened to a couple of your videos this morning and have found them to be excellent overall. I have a different perspective regarding artist's block however. As a graphic designer and illustrator I"m perhaps in a slightly different vein creatively (although I don't see it that way), but I learned a long time ago to trust my subconscious thoughts. If I'm really struggling with a project I leave it for a day or two and work on something else (this is all the more important when working on a freelance project and charging a client by the hour, for instance-one owes them economical restraint as one consideration). This has resulted in clear solutions on many occasions. I disagree that one has to push themselves through the issue-I can't afford that kind of pain with so many deadlines-both external and internal, and I choose not to damage my personal process in this way. To push through and force myself denies my developed skills and talents, and seems completely counter to being in the zone, which I bet we all agree is a precious thing.
What she's describing is a mixture of literal right-brain-specialization skills (see: Roger Sperry) and "being in the zone" (see: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) in which Prefrontal Cortex, Anterior Cingulate Cortex, Medial Prefrontal Cortex and Amygdala are less active (diminished self-consciousness, sense of time, attention and cognitive control, and increased calm and freedom from distractions), and Striatum is more active (increased feeling of reward, motivation, goal-directed behavior)
Discovering that overcoming blocks is not just an obstacle but regarding it as a reassessment personal progression to work through is such an enlightenment.
thank you guys so much, iv been in an art funk for quit a while now, it all started after I got into the NFT market and sold a bunch of my art, I felt praised. it lasted 3 months only for the market to slow down and my art immediately stopped selling. the conversation you guys had helped me realize so much about how I should be looking at my art. hopefully I can tackle this artist block a lot better
That is so awesome to hear that this video helped you change your mindset!! Hopefully you’ll pull yourself outta that funk and into abundance! We know you can do it!
Thank you! I found a lot of useful info in this video🙏🏻 I’m abstract artist although I think that one painting style does not fit all. Realism is a different style of painting that is also valuable. Some people want to see that specific art rather than loose and impressionistic ones. It is great to have variety of art styles.
I think some painters have a very clear/planned idea about what they want to achieve and don't want accidents, happy or not, to get in the way and have to clean up. It's just a different approach. I guess it just comes down to style/process. Working an inch at a time is extreme. I personally work in levels background, midground, foreground and I use a limited palette. If the paintings off, I correct with glazes. Rarely the case.
I found this channel just a few days ago and have really gained a lot of wisdom. I am only part way through this particular video but as they were discussing what is meant by the right brain a TED talk I watched years ago popped in my head and I have to share it. My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor. It is an amazing story and she describes what the feeling of being in her right brain felt like during her experiencing an actual stroke. It is an amazing video. Now to watch the rest of this video.
If I may, the artists that create in full detail rather than building layers can be just as successful in their method (hypercontrol) at creating their desired result as the layered, abstract realism (relinquished control) achieves its desired result. Therefore we can recognize "harnessed control" and "relinquished control" as equally viable, relevant and successful.
Im so glad i was led to your broadcast channel through your email page i follow... You guys are amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing ❤ i sink in your information so much❤ thank you
That's so awesome, we can't wait for you to try it. Make sure to tag us on Art Social when you do it and share your paintings with other artists here: www.artsocial.com And if you want some extra help, check out this video we have about overcoming creative block, where Dimitra and Jake demonstrate how to do the 100 painting challenge. ua-cam.com/video/97gxqNb8M_Q/v-deo.html Let us know if you have any questions.
Would this be on paper in a book? Would I need to gesso the pages first? I love this idea as I've just discovered you, and I'm also doing a painting (yes, new style) and am blocked. I guess acrylic or markers would be the way to go?
This reminds me of an event I heard of, I can’t remember if it was a windows computer or iPad Pro or something, but someone had like a projector plugged in or something, and was drawing on the device. All these tech geniuses who built it were blown away by what can be created by a creative individual on a device that they just know the technical side of.❤
I really believe that the artist Instinct were born with. Course like anything else practice makes perfect. However it is my experience at painting and teaching are two different things! It is definitely a challenge to paint and teach at the same time. For my vocabulary it's time for what I do with a brush LOL
This video is just amazing. Thank you guys! I translate every single frase of you in my language to have the text version always with me, it takes hours but i'm so happy to finally find real answers with specific words to many of my questions. I hope you guys continue to illuminate the artworld...
Very interesting work here. They seem to have an ability to raise insightful concepts on artwork and life in general at the same time. They speak of their own personal experiences in a genuine way, while showing that many people have similar thoughts - whether negative and destructive, or positive and inspiring. There is ALWAYS risk in art, and these talks are no different - as to how people may take what is said, or may comment in the moment. What these people here seem to do then is to just keep moving forward. And that, in and of itself, is a vehicle. Their own vehicle.
Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you again! Sorry, I am french....that's the only thing I can say right now!! Lol! Very helpful....very anxious to be part of the Mastery Art Program! xxx
Very helpful video. Could I add one more thing? You can avoid or overcome artist block by just constantly and continuosly feeling amazed and in awe of the greatest artist ever, the original artist, the Creator. After all, everything we can paint is a reflection of the perfection He has already painted and created, whether plant, animal or human. Add to that, that He has gifted you with the eye to see the beauty He has created and to reflect it back through your art and appreciate that and you will never feel artist block. I am not a professional artist, I am self-taught but I feel excited and in awe every time I paint that I can actually paint, that I can see the beauty of a cat's design or the intricacy of the petals of a rose or the delicate contours of a baby's face which enables me to look inside and retrieve that desire to paint in awe and amazement. Be amazed by the endless beauty in nature.
A mouthful of information!🥰 Loved it because I understand what I do more and that I must push through when blocked! Being generous with others, I'm fine but with myself...need ti work on...Thanks!
I'm a dominant right brain person. It's interesting how my art is helping me tap back into the left side of my brain! I'm getting into geometry and mathematical forms and ratios and sequences like the Fibonacci. Some of my right brain ideas of beauty and form are requiring me to think in these other universal and naturally scientific forms. it is more in the right brain abstract though.. But I'm actually admiring math! Who woulda thunk it?
You guys are amazing! You Just made my day!! been the whole day listening to your videos and you are talking about all the things I suffer from and what I am looking to! Thank you for all the advices God bless you 🙏🏻
Rewatching because I think it is all important. I'm wondering who's beautiful mind decided to paint the wall behind the discussion table? Also, I do plan to learn from you Milan's. I think it's the only way to go. But at this time, I am caretaker for my Dad and we have no wifi in his house. We tried it, but his bill went from 120 to 190 monthly. All I have is my wifi in my phone, from my house. So consider me on the waiting list.
With all due respect, knowing the business aspect has nothing to do with the quality of your work with your tools or having the vision required to create. Much like photography. How to see can't be taught in a classroom. The process is required learning but not the ability to see as the best photographers do. There truly are people who were born with a natural talent for what they want to pursue or some just don't recognize the talent they were born with. I was born to be a musician & was for most of my life without formal training. It wasn't a great accomplishment because I never really had to learn it. I could just do it without thinking about it. But, even natural talent has to be developed over time to make the most of it or it becomes just a hobby. What's worse is having natural talent but not using it because it's not important to you. That's not a fault but just where your life leads you.
I know that I'm not particularly good, or at least I know where I am at and why. I only have a certain amount of time/energy to devote and I am fine with that. So it annoys me when sometimes a person (not another artist) thinks I am being falsely self effacing or fishing for compliments/reassurance when I say matter of factly/unemotionally that I am not particularly good. I am learning to just say thanks and move on.
21:41 i am self taught artist and now am attending studio for some formal skills training, but i noticed that it doesn't help me with my artist block at all. I am just improving technical skill l, that surely will be handy later, vut i still can't paint outside studio. Psychological block that i am working with psychologist
We are all two hemishpered. Just schooling had us working out on one side mostly. Imagine a weightlifter only working on one side of the body. There'd be spinal problems above the strange physique. Same goes for the mental muscles.
I’m a psychic and artist My right brain is on all the time and I find it difficult to do the daily things others find easy or normal. So I have all this talent but can’t function to market myself Just thinking about how do I go about posting something Leaves me with dread. I somehow wing it through daily life But not thriving as I know I could be
I am 60 years old and paint since over 20 years,as an autodidact, i would like to become a more better and sellable artist, do you think its still yet possible ?
...very interesting, exciting, lively exchange... but... if one has the curiosity to find this charming trio's work....... quite embarrassing to say... it's frightfully tacky... and they obviously think it's not...
the instructions and motivational information in this video is really amazing. If milan art institute writes a book with this kind of content, I would definitely buy it to read and reread to remind myself of why I paint on days when I have a block or when I feel bad and unmotivated
08:25 PST Thank you for sharing your talent and experience with us,this is so helpful! I work full time in the medical field and my job is exhausting. I’m on the waiting list for the master program and I’ve been having a lot of doubts since I signed up about whether I can do it or not, due to constantly being exhausted. I have, however made a decision to follow my heart and purpose and transition to full time artist as soon as possible. I’ve been working on acquiring more skills one day at a time, more consistently lately,. I try to create art everyday as much as possible. I will try the 100 paintings challenge even if I can’t get it done in three days! 😊 Do you have advise for artists that are between two worlds, trying to transition 100% to becoming a professional artist?
“Mugsy” Bogues WAS born with an incredible amount of natural athleticism. Let’s not get crazy, he had an incredible amount of natural God given ability that made him a great basketball player and helped him overcome his height.
I do hyper realistic animals. I have been told they feel alive. What I do is all the left brain measuring and accuracy and trying to copy the reference. I do it in sections one by one systematically. I do this for three or four layers. Then I toss the reference never to look at it again, go into a dreamlike right brain state and go randomly from one part of the painting to another and feel like the animal I am painting. I imagine the smell and the sound of the animal. It comes alive. I feel the combination of both ways of painting works best.
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That's called autism. I think I have it too. 😮
Where can I see your works....
@@KarynaNationArtI have it and it sounds exactly like me so…
Guys… can we please do away with the “creative right brain” and analytic left brain myth that was DEBUNKED 10 years ago in 2013. The brain is much more complicated than that and yes there are regions of the brain found correlating to capacities like language (even that is both sides), emotional states, etc but the whole RIGHT vs Left is simplistic and a limiting belief system. It actually makes people think they are predominantly one OR the other and that’s ridiculous.
Take an afternoon and read some science literature published in the last 10 years about this and I think you will be pleasantly surprised ❤
Being a left brained person but also left handed, I have been switching back and forth my entire life. Started painting very interesting creations in my 60’s! So don’t wait ;)
When I'm painting, I use both my analytical and free parts of my being (left and right brain). I get lost for hours in painting, especially the details. I forget everything and everyone around me. I forget to eat and drink. I wake up in the middle of the night needing to get things down on paper. In September 2022 I used watercolor for the first time and have since painted at least 150 paintings. ( Started on my dad's death anniversary. ) Thank you for sharing your personal perspectives with us.
I must also say that I've noticed shades of color and shadow in most things all of my conscious life since about three years old, but had never really put that into practice before. I so wish I had taken lessons at some point in my life. At 57 I say it's never to late to begin. So here I am to learn... LoL
this information is so helpful. This channel is better than any google search for beginner artist tips. I hope you guys continue to post videos like these ❤
We're so glad you found this helpful! We'll be posting new videos every Tuesday and Friday. You'll definitely want to see our video on Tuesday next week, it'll be all about "Masters Before Us" an art history show.
This has been a wonderful and encouraging podcast! I wish I met you in person while you were still living in AZ! I love hearing that you are enjoying learning to ride horses! Horses were my “therapy” along with art while growing up in an abusive and neglectful home. I continued on to purchase y own ranch in Colorado while raising my three daughters alone. Horses were my first and constant inspiration for my art. I am 57 now and still enjoy going to the stables to visit my daughters horses. My hope is to have consistent sales. My 40 year history as a professional artist has been feast or famine in terms of sales…either big sales of bronze sculptures and paintings or nothing for even years. I never could understand why.
How wonderful to hear Elli speaking to us without using the 'umm' word constantly. I can actually relax and hear what she is expressing. Thank you Elli.
I'm a new listener and I love the wealth of knowledge that is shared here! As a professional artist for over 20 years, these kinds of discussions are so important to not just hear, but also, to PASS ON to newer artists who don't have the confidence they need to endure. Good stuff, and thank you for taking the time to post this content.
Thank you so much! We're so glad that you found us, hopefully you'll continue to love the content we're putting out and it'll serve you in your career and other newer artists just starting out.
This is crazy helpful! I didn’t really understand the realism of a long artist block. I paint intuitively so I usually don’t know what will happen so failure is inevitable but this is different. This has been painfully long artist block because I stopped painting. I told myself after I moved to the country I am going to paint part time and get a job. I finally got the job and can’t paint. I now have this great studio space and my spouse has been so confused why I haven’t been painting. Now I understand what I need to do. Thank you!
These discussions are so fulfilling to me. I thought for years that something was wrong with me. Now I understand that there's a common thread with all true artists
Eli is such a great mentor, coach and spiritually mature, seeing beyond what is happeing in the world that others do not. I cannot wait to start my Mastery Program.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I am starting a new phase of my life. My partner and I are moving to Scotland in December. It's freeing up time where I can concentrate on becoming the artist I was meant to be. Following my heart, it's what I have always wanted to do deep down.
You are right if you are always told to think with the left brain use loose your creativity. That is what happened to me.
I am going to be 50 next year. I spent 49 years trying to live as a left side. Looking forward to returning to my right sider brain.
So happy that you posted this. Best wishes to you all. Debz
Best of luck! Sounds exciting! ❤
Go for it! I recently turned 51 and moved location and starting a new life and about to start their Mastery Program and dedicate this year to my new art journey also 😊 are you planning to join their mastery course?
@@mikaelamorganartist Hello, how is your art journey going? Did you finish the program? Are you full time now?
Hi, Milan Art, you guys are all so inspiring.
I have been painting for over 30 years but used to paint for my own wall and only when I was inspired and had the time.
I was born in Portugal, lived in South Africa for 50 years, now living in Mauritius.
Trying to get back into my art and become a pro. artist, my art was very realistic, and I have been looking to find my own style and loosen-up.
Dimitra's story has really inspired me to get back into my art, I absolutely love her Style.
Had an art exhibitions end of last year where I sold a lot of my portfolio and got 3 commissions, but for the past few months have been experiencing Artist Block, I know what I want to produce but I'm hesitant to commit.
Being fresh out of South Africa my favourite subject of cause is wildlife, do you have any advice for me.
Thanks for all the inspiring videos and keep up the great work.
Wow. I am a teacher and what you said was insulting. I teach creative thinking and how to see like an artist in order to understand art and communicate original ideas and that their thoughts and ideas matter. I also believe that one should learn to walk before they run, learn history to understand if their ideas have been tried before and what the outcome was at the time and how things have changed since then. There is discipline and structure to create a variety of art. I teach them the language of art and what they say to the world is up to them. You have some good ideas to share, but don't blame today's teachers. Students are expected to know more and yet many have little to no support system outside of school. Our struggle is more than you may understand. I teach until exhausted. Then I teach more. I do make a difference.
There are some things in life that are easier to teach than to do. You have the knowledge but not the required talent to be able to do it yourself & his comments about golf are a perfect example. Again, assuming you have the knowledge of the subject, it's easier to teach than do. I play golf but not well but I know enough about the specifics of the game to be able to teach it but unfortunately, the same doesn't apply to art.
I personally believe that they were speaking about the majority of art teachers. As a kid, I always looked forward to art class but never really learned how to use my right brain or express myself through art, even though I was very artistic. Class was all about memorization instead of intuition. But I will admit that having those teachers plus lots of family members who are artists, has given me a firm foundation to build to where I am now.
Everyone gets so insulted all the time = a failure of our current culture
I think that success of the students is a direct reflection of the qualities of the teacher. Milan Art has many successfull full time, money making artists. So yeah, you may look at results of those kids to see where you stand.
I truly love your response. Don't be insulted. You have a beautiful soul and heart. This podcast forum is just a loose, relax, expressive sharing of art between artist whose mission is to create a way for working artist, You are so much more advance in your perception on seeing and teaching; for one, art is a living organism in and of itself. By this, you are on point how you lead, guide, and teach creative thinking to your students. I actually appreciate how you stood up and defended art.. Art is a journey where it knows itself. Art has no beginning or ending, therefore, rules and techniques, that develops skills in using colors, mediums, tools, perspectives, compositions, etc., aren't all the saving grace for knocking out an art piece that knocks the socks off ones audience. Folks do not realize , every unique human life is not partners with the same set of rules when it' comes to the challenges of art. There's so much more involved, to say that everyone can be an artist. Not true. Everyone may get to become some kind of representation of their unique calling, which is not the same. Thank you for bravely sharing how you help your students to think creatively. If lost with ideas most artist learn to look over the shoulders of other artist and steal a few. This is where this forum is well worth listening to how artist gatheted, and discussed openly new found ways in expressing their world. Thus, artist all have a story which art leads the way to communicate it.
I go down to my studio to paint at 8 a.m. and wake up at 5 p.m. Lost in time without the notion how it went by, lost in the painting.
Thank you I really enjoyed this discussion. You are all so articulate it’s a joy to listen to you. Can’t wait to start Mastery in just over a week. I’ve been preparing my spare bedroom as my studio space. So excited!
gosh...you never can tell where the great lessons of life will come from...!
i enjoy all your videos but this one was FULL of love and wisdom and just plain goodness.
thank you for walking your talk of that generosity you spoke of.
thank you for speaking so honestly and unafraid to be truthful.
thank you for the abundance of clarity.
with sincere appreciation💖🙏😃
I never experienced an artist block. My problem is that everything inspires me, and I have so many ideas and things I would like to try but not enough time to achieve it all.
With me it's not exactly artist's block. I just need some time to recuperate after an intense painting spree. Get my head cleared out and just deconnect. I do gardening and cooking and a bit of socializing.
You all put out so much rich, informative content. I really appreciate this episode ❤
Such an amazing podcast - all this advice can be applied to all aspects of life. You guys are the best and I appreciate you all!
Just been watching this channel for a couple of months and have gained so much insight.. Thank you so much 🙌❤🦋
I've listened to a couple of your videos this morning and have found them to be excellent overall. I have a different perspective regarding artist's block however. As a graphic designer and illustrator I"m perhaps in a slightly different vein creatively (although I don't see it that way), but I learned a long time ago to trust my subconscious thoughts. If I'm really struggling with a project I leave it for a day or two and work on something else (this is all the more important when working on a freelance project and charging a client by the hour, for instance-one owes them economical restraint as one consideration). This has resulted in clear solutions on many occasions. I disagree that one has to push themselves through the issue-I can't afford that kind of pain with so many deadlines-both external and internal, and I choose not to damage my personal process in this way. To push through and force myself denies my developed skills and talents, and seems completely counter to being in the zone, which I bet we all agree is a precious thing.
What she's describing is a mixture of literal right-brain-specialization skills (see: Roger Sperry) and "being in the zone" (see: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) in which Prefrontal Cortex, Anterior Cingulate Cortex, Medial Prefrontal Cortex and Amygdala are less active (diminished self-consciousness, sense of time, attention and cognitive control, and increased calm and freedom from distractions), and Striatum is more active (increased feeling of reward, motivation, goal-directed behavior)
So good! Thanks fellow artists!
This was so amazing and very helpful. I absolutely loved listening to this conversation and felt like I could relate to a lot of it.
Discovering that overcoming blocks is not just an obstacle but regarding it as a reassessment personal progression to work through is such an enlightenment.
Yeah it actually is a skill that you can develop over time!🔥
Wow. This was honestly one of my FAVORITE episodes ever. Thank you so much for your generosity & truth-speaking 💕
Amazing artist revelations, thank you. 🙏💐
Thanks guys. I found this podcast super helpful and informative! Notes made. :)
I absolutely love this discussion.
32:24 The basketball player is Muggsy Bogues! He was one of my favorite players. I loved watching him play.
thank you guys so much, iv been in an art funk for quit a while now, it all started after I got into the NFT market and sold a bunch of my art, I felt praised. it lasted 3 months only for the market to slow down and my art immediately stopped selling. the conversation you guys had helped me realize so much about how I should be looking at my art. hopefully I can tackle this artist block a lot better
That is so awesome to hear that this video helped you change your mindset!! Hopefully you’ll pull yourself outta that funk and into abundance! We know you can do it!
Thank you for sharing all those tips, I love watching your videos!! Who is the artist Elli mentioned?
Thank you! I found a lot of useful info in this video🙏🏻 I’m abstract artist although I think that one painting style does not fit all. Realism is a different style of painting that is also valuable. Some people want to see that specific art rather than loose and impressionistic ones. It is great to have variety of art styles.
The ability to vacillate from right brain to left brain is definitely a practiced skill; understanding skillful composition takes patience.
I think some painters have a very clear/planned idea about what they want to achieve and don't want accidents, happy or not, to get in the way and have to clean up.
It's just a different approach. I guess it just comes down to style/process. Working an inch at a time is extreme. I personally work in levels background, midground, foreground and I use a limited palette. If the paintings off, I correct with glazes. Rarely the case.
I found this channel just a few days ago and have really gained a lot of wisdom. I am only part way through this particular video but as they were discussing what is meant by the right brain a TED talk I watched years ago popped in my head and I have to share it. My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor. It is an amazing story and she describes what the feeling of being in her right brain felt like during her experiencing an actual stroke. It is an amazing video. Now to watch the rest of this video.
We love that TED Talk! *psssst* It's something our Mastery Program students have to watch. 🤫
@@milanartstudios Excellent. Her going between the left brain and then the right brain was a very powerful example of the differences between them.
This video is so thought-provoking, and packed with inspiration. Thank you
If I may, the artists that create in full detail rather than building layers can be just as successful in their method (hypercontrol) at creating their desired result as the layered, abstract realism (relinquished control) achieves its desired result. Therefore we can recognize "harnessed control" and "relinquished control" as equally viable, relevant and successful.
this channel is so great. All the topics missing in school but so important
Im so glad i was led to your broadcast channel through your email page i follow... You guys are amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing ❤ i sink in your information so much❤ thank you
You're the best! We're glad you're here :)
Thank you so much! I do loved this video. very important info and ethical messages. Great!
Thank you......amazingly helpful to me.........I am really greatful for this video.....xx
There were so many great pieces of advice in this video!!! Thank you for helping me see how far I've grown already and inspiring further growth. ❤❤❤
Love idea of 100 painting challenge. I am gonna do it this week!! Thanks.
That's so awesome, we can't wait for you to try it. Make sure to tag us on Art Social when you do it and share your paintings with other artists here: www.artsocial.com
And if you want some extra help, check out this video we have about overcoming creative block, where Dimitra and Jake demonstrate how to do the 100 painting challenge. ua-cam.com/video/97gxqNb8M_Q/v-deo.html
Let us know if you have any questions.
Would this be on paper in a book? Would I need to gesso the pages first? I love this idea as I've just discovered you, and I'm also doing a painting (yes, new style) and am blocked. I guess acrylic or markers would be the way to go?
Thank you for the insight!
Thank you for being so generous!❤
Thank you for being a part of the community!
This reminds me of an event I heard of, I can’t remember if it was a windows computer or iPad Pro or something, but someone had like a projector plugged in or something, and was drawing on the device. All these tech geniuses who built it were blown away by what can be created by a creative individual on a device that they just know the technical side of.❤
Terrific Video.😁💜💟💜
Right brain seeing is SO essential to creating excellent art!
Easy way to tell left from right: Your left us where the thumb sits on the right, and right is where the thumb is on the left
I really believe that the artist Instinct were born with. Course like anything else practice makes perfect. However it is my experience at painting and teaching are two different things! It is definitely a challenge to paint and teach at the same time. For my vocabulary it's time for what I do with a brush LOL
This video is just amazing. Thank you guys! I translate every single frase of you in my language to have the text version always with me, it takes hours but i'm so happy to finally find real answers with specific words to many of my questions. I hope you guys continue to illuminate the artworld...
Very interesting work here. They seem to have an ability to raise insightful concepts on artwork and life in general at the same time. They speak of their own personal experiences in a genuine way, while showing that many people have similar thoughts - whether negative and destructive, or positive and inspiring.
There is ALWAYS risk in art, and these talks are no different - as to how people may take what is said, or may comment in the moment. What these people here seem to do then is to just keep moving forward. And that, in and of itself, is a vehicle. Their own vehicle.
Wow, I am learning a lot here, thank you guys for sharing your insights...
Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you again! Sorry, I am french....that's the only thing I can say right now!! Lol! Very helpful....very anxious to be part of the Mastery Art Program! xxx
Very helpful video. Could I add one more thing? You can avoid or overcome artist block by just constantly and continuosly feeling amazed and in awe of the greatest artist ever, the original artist, the Creator. After all, everything we can paint is a reflection of the perfection He has already painted and created, whether plant, animal or human. Add to that, that He has gifted you with the eye to see the beauty He has created and to reflect it back through your art and appreciate that and you will never feel artist block. I am not a professional artist, I am self-taught but I feel excited and in awe every time I paint that I can actually paint, that I can see the beauty of a cat's design or the intricacy of the petals of a rose or the delicate contours of a baby's face which enables me to look inside and retrieve that desire to paint in awe and amazement. Be amazed by the endless beauty in nature.
Amazing talk ! So helpful ❤
We're so glad that it was helpful for you! Which part was your favorite?
Reminds me of: When does play stop becoming fun? When it becomes work🥺
A mouthful of information!🥰
Loved it because I understand what I do more and that I must push through when blocked! Being generous with others, I'm fine but with myself...need ti work on...Thanks!
I loved watching this! So much wisdom ❤ please someone reply to my comment to remind me to watch this again! 🙏
Muggsy Bogues is the NBA point guard you are speaking of. Definitely a legend.
26:15 Art imitates Life👍🏾🎨🥂
It’s so nice to hear artist explain the heart n mind emotions feelings / THE ZONE
Another Awsome interesting conversation.
Tremendous explanations guys @ about 7:00 to 10:18 -this is amazingly well-described here🙏🏻👍🏻🥰
I'm a dominant right brain person. It's interesting how my art is helping me tap back into the left side of my brain! I'm getting into geometry and mathematical forms and ratios and sequences like the Fibonacci. Some of my right brain ideas of beauty and form are requiring me to think in these other universal and naturally scientific forms. it is more in the right brain abstract though.. But I'm actually admiring math! Who woulda thunk it?
Thanks for all the wonderful work!
Glad you enjoy it!
You guys are amazing! You Just made my day!! been the whole day listening to your videos and you are talking about all the things I suffer from and what I am looking to! Thank you for all the advices God bless you 🙏🏻
Rewatching because I think it is all important. I'm wondering who's beautiful mind decided to paint the wall behind the discussion table?
Also, I do plan to learn from you Milan's. I think it's the only way to go.
But at this time, I am caretaker for my Dad and we have no wifi in his house. We tried it, but his bill went from 120 to 190 monthly. All I have is my wifi in my phone, from my house. So consider me on the waiting list.
very nice and funny thank you 💖
You definitely need to use both sides. Part of painting is problem solving.
Nice conversation. Thanks.
He gets super excited about a lot. I bet he gets "super excited" about breakfast cereal!! :)
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Most successful artists have some knowledge of business. It’s so important.
With all due respect, knowing the business aspect has nothing to do with the quality of your work with your tools or having the vision required to create. Much like photography. How to see can't be taught in a classroom. The process is required learning but not the ability to see as the best photographers do. There truly are people who were born with a natural talent for what they want to pursue or some just don't recognize the talent they were born with. I was born to be a musician & was for most of my life without formal training. It wasn't a great accomplishment because I never really had to learn it. I could just do it without thinking about it. But, even natural talent has to be developed over time to make the most of it or it becomes just a hobby. What's worse is having natural talent but not using it because it's not important to you. That's not a fault but just where your life leads you.
I know that I'm not particularly good, or at least I know where I am at and why. I only have a certain amount of time/energy to devote and I am fine with that. So it annoys me when sometimes a person (not another artist) thinks I am being falsely self effacing or fishing for compliments/reassurance when I say matter of factly/unemotionally that I am not particularly good. I am learning to just say thanks and move on.
Yeah it's important to recognize where the compliment is coming from and the heart behind it.
21:41 i am self taught artist and now am attending studio for some formal skills training, but i noticed that it doesn't help me with my artist block at all. I am just improving technical skill l, that surely will be handy later, vut i still can't paint outside studio. Psychological block that i am working with psychologist
amazing video😍
24:31 Who is the artist they ma toon that paints this portrait that emerges?
I always slip into my left brain while I'm painting 😅 great point!
I am trying to goigle the artist that Elli referred to in the section on painting in layers. Is anyone able to provide the spelling of his name?
Even not artist but your good in painting do you think no question about that issue,thanks
I am an Architect but for me this discussion is opening my mind. I am watching these videos. Love it
We are all two hemishpered. Just schooling had us working out on one side mostly. Imagine a weightlifter only working on one side of the body. There'd be spinal problems above the strange physique. Same goes for the mental muscles.
I’m a psychic and artist
My right brain is on all the time and I find it difficult to do the daily things others find easy or normal.
So I have all this talent but can’t function to market myself
Just thinking about how do I go about posting something Leaves me with dread.
I somehow wing it through daily life
But not thriving as I know I could be
Love the Right brain idea ...
Good talk..Muggsy bogues..
Your program sounds great, but I was born a right side of the brain artist. I have always seen things a little differently than most people.
I am 60 years old and paint since over 20 years,as an autodidact, i would like to become a more better and sellable artist, do you think its still yet possible ?
...very interesting, exciting, lively exchange... but... if one has the curiosity to find this charming trio's work....... quite embarrassing to say... it's frightfully tacky... and they obviously think it's not...
Isn’t it strange that I know exactly when my right brain is switched on, it feels like an out of body experience !
I want to get my kids into the young artist program. How?
This was such a fun podcast to record! What were your favorite moments from this podcast?
This was sooo wonderful!!! I've discovered your channel not a long time ago . You guys are so helpful and inspiring ❤❤❤ I truly love that 😃
FANTASTIC!!!
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Spud Webb Mckenzie..one of the shortest point guards
Yes! That’s right, thank you!
the instructions and motivational information in this video is really amazing. If milan art institute writes a book with this kind of content, I would definitely buy it to read and reread to remind myself of why I paint on days when I have a block or when I feel bad and unmotivated
08:25 PST Thank you for sharing your talent and experience with us,this is so helpful!
I work full time in the medical field and my job is exhausting. I’m on the waiting list for the master program and I’ve been having a lot of doubts since I signed up about whether I can do it or not, due to constantly being exhausted. I have, however made a decision to follow my heart and purpose and transition to full time artist as soon as possible. I’ve been working on acquiring more skills one day at a time, more consistently lately,. I try to create art everyday as much as possible. I will try the 100 paintings challenge even if I can’t get it done in three days! 😊 Do you have advise for artists that are between two worlds, trying to transition 100% to becoming a professional artist?
“Mugsy” Bogues WAS born with an incredible amount of natural athleticism. Let’s not get crazy, he had an incredible amount of natural God given ability that made him a great basketball player and helped him overcome his height.
I tend to compare myself to others talents.