Studio 120: #13: Technique, balance and not giving in to fear
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
- Studio 120: #13 Painter Beck Lane talks about the three rules of painting - #1 It doesn't matter, # 2 It's all fixable, #3 There are no rules; technique, fear and other stuff.... (sorry about the sound, had my space heater going). LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!
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Hi your beautiful person... and a what a story About yourself, taking so much courages to do what your making in your OWN style!love your work.😍 thank you for share.
Thank you. You give me courage to be. My muse.
Brilliant genuine words...thank you
You're my new favorite painter! Amazing work!! Truly inspirational!!
Oh my god - Katrie, thank you!
Watched as motovation to get into the studio. Supassed expectations. Wise lady
Thank you Beck! Loved it! Just like Van Gogh said- "If you hear a voice within you say 'you can not paint', then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced".
Thank you again and by the way AWESOME piece of work you are working on!
-Artist UB
UMBUBA Buddy, thank you! There's a photo of the finished painting on my website. The link listed will take you to the 2013 section of my website - you can find the a photo of the finished painting there UB: www.becklaneartist.com/#!2013/cm41
Beck Lane P.S. The photo isn't great - instead of using one of my photographers I took the pic myself using an old camera...never a good idea. The camera's distortion makes the boy's head looks kind of pumpkin shaped.........
Thanks Beck!
PS... Your art is stunning. Really. It's so unique, colorful, bold and impossible to ignore! I love it!
Thanks Theresa!
You are fantastic, beautiful, and original 😘
Thank you Anne. Went to your UA-cam channel - lovely work!
Great stuff.
Thank you.
Beck, fascinating and wonderful to hear your advice, your comments and watch how you work. Thanks for sharing :)
I love how open you are. I'm terrified of failure but you've encouraged me to push that down a little more and push forward in my self expression through art.
In my eyes Theresa (and I didn't say this in the video) NOT trying, not doing your best is a larger form of failure than trying and not reaching the preconceived version success..........but, when I don't reach my goals, for whatever reason or another, I have a totally different definition of failure - not so Zen-y-esque. Just let go Theresa - let go of what and how you should be painting and all the approval you think you need. Go BIG, be totally open, absolutely let go of EVERYTHING you [think] you know about what [think] you should be doing you'll find a freedom . It won't be easy be you'll find a freedom most people don't/can't/won't experience.
I'm going to do my very best to just LET GO!! I've been wound up so tight all of my life when it comes to art, so it may not be easy for me! Then again, it may be the easiest thing I've ever done! We'll see!! I've been chasing after the approval of others all of my life. In fact, I never even tried painting until a couple of years ago (I'm 47) even though I've been drawing all of my life. I never tried because I was so terrified to fail. This is the TRUE failure you mentioned above, so at least I'm past that now! :) My heart literally ACHES to express itself through art. I don't want to be another cookie cutter artist. I want to be ME! Thank you so much for your candid thoughts!
I can tell you have a lot of passion for your work and that's all that matters. There is no right or wrong in art. People will either like it or not. You can't please everybody. I feel bad that those people hurt you with their critique. And curators are just people who wanted to be artist and didn't have a talented bone in their bodies. Jealous little bitches, trying to control artists lives. Thank you for this video because a lot of artists feel the fear and need to just push it aside. No fucks given is my motto. I paint for me.
Honestly, you sound have taught also...because I love the genius, in your amazing works...☮💜
I have no patience for teaching & I dread having to be around people regularly...it would never work. I'm reasonably feral & good company from a distance.
You are an inspiration...
Oh Shanika...that's really kind.
LoL love your painting there looks great from what I can see. You are sharing a lot of wisdom, great stuff !!!
You are wonderful !!!
Winks
Lisa
Thank you Lisa - it's now living in it's new, forever home in Virginia
Thank you for such a very inspiring video. At 55 I have just applied to art school and am attending interview in a couple of weeks. I am TERRIFIED, but am determined at least to try. Your words have helped me a lot. Thank you.
diane jarvis You're gonna be fine Diane but take everything with a grain of salt. Enjoy!!!
Many thanks for your encouragement. Kindest regards, Diane.
Thank you Beck, you are a real inspiration. I have been facing a crisis in my painting (which is my only means of making a living) and this has helped me to put things in perspective. Thank you.
Hey Peter - I'm glad you found something in my chatter that could help you. I wish you the best & only the best of outcomes in your struggles. After having some pretty horrible things happen over the last few years, I almost gave up painting all together but....with the help and support of some people I love, things are turning around. Hang in there Peter - eventually, it'll all be okay.
Thank you so much Beck for taking the trouble to write back that's so kind of you. I only came across your work yesterday via you tube and I think it's great. It's a shame I live in England as I would love to see your work at first hand. I will be following you on facebook and I wish you every success and happiness. As for sad, pathetic, inadequate trolls, what do they know ? I think you're great. Kind regards Pete
peter norman Thanks Peter - I'm glad you found me. And, no, we don't worry about the trolls....we hope their lives get bigger and better and they find something worthwhile to do with their (hopefully) short time here on earth...something more worthwhile than being a creepy, pain in the ass, coward.
You rock! THANK YOU for inspiring me
Dude, you rock! Thanks for the great compliments - your posts came on a day I really needed to hear something good. Thank you Maureen!
I love your attitude towards painting, and I agree 100% "what the hell"? I just checked out your website and your work is top notch. I'm sorry you encountered so many negative people.
Thanks Andy and it's okay - this was just a snippet in time and now, things are on the upswing in a very big way. We're selling in Miami at blu Egg Interiors Gallery, have a rep in New Jersey, a new rep here in Providence and I'm heading off to a residency in VA for a year. You can't stay down forever.....
Your realness inspires artists like me. Thanks for being you. I like the headphone / meditative approach to painting.
I found your comments and way of working very in sync with my experience and it was very refreshing to listen to your wisdom and heartfelt empathy to those of us who suffered from fear of not being good enough ... when we all are unique and the work that flows out is a joy to be shared with others..
i think the same way. and we are not crazy !
Great video. You have interesting, beautiful paintings. Years ago, I asked a psychic if painting was worth my while to pursue and his answer was exact words: "Not good enough." We have to believe in ourselves like you pointed out. Thank you!
My secret: do not listen to anyone. Don't. Whether people are offering positive or negative input everyone is speaking from their own experiences and have reasons for opening their mouths. Do...not...listen. Stick to your own path.
Sorry about the noise Diane - I had no idea how loud the heater was and it was sitting at my feet. This has been a learning curve and now I know: no music, no heaters.
No apology needed, stay warm, a sick artist is a, well, bad thing. This is a problem with me, room temperature matters, if you haven’t gone into this maybe give some ideas on staying comfortable in your space, season to season. Playing guitar with gloves also can be a problem for me.
@@-davidolivares Well, this video was made about 9 yrs ago - that space was beautifully lit but broiling hot in the summer & freeeeeezing cold in the winter. I've moved a bunch of times since then & am currently living in south west Florida. I miss that space but cold is no longer an issue.
I Love Your Work and feel such a connection with you after watching this video!! Thank You! It's good to feel that there are some like minded people "out there"! Very encouraging and strong message!!
God damn i love your words. Thank you for existing and being you. When im not broke im going to buy some of your pieces bc they r real real real from the heart n thats what i love.
Hey Antoine, I dont know why but I've been thinking about you lately - how are you? And I have to ask, didn't you post a comment more recently? Hope your are well...
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are awesome. I'm going to go kick that fear to the kerb.
Really enjoyed your video... it inspired me and I hope it inspires others.
thanks Beck, the fear factor, I know it, I live it when I try to move paint around; but I'm fearless when I play the drums... all the best to you girl, Phil
You have a talent I WISH I had Phil but the ability to drum skipped me and went straight to my son. As for painting Phil, always remember it doesn't really matter and it's ALL fixable.
after watching and more importantly listening to what and how you said your thoughts last night, I went along to an open mic jazz/funk night; (which is something I think about but never do), and ended up playing with the band and they've asked me to join them. I just want you to know how much your video meant to me, pure inspiration... Phil
That's FANTASTIC Phil!!!!
Boy! some people. Sorry the guy was so rude. I think you are a beautiful soul.
ps. I love your work!
Butter! ;-)
I just went to your web site, Amazing talent! You are a true artist. 😘 how long did it take you to find/accept your style/self? FYI, I had trouble getting around on your site with my IPad. Couldn't open up most of it. 🤗🎨🤗
I think you've got a great style, keep doing what you're doing :)
Thanks for sharing, this is something it seems we all fight. Sucks, but I think it is part of what drives us also, kinda a screw you guys
Do you also include the small black and white photo with the painting in gallery's I feel this is important to be by its side ..
No, I have them all "on file" - in a big Rubbermade container. I've thought about including the photo but no. They're with me.
Join Beck on Instagram! instagram.com/p/BC6Z9uYGJN5/?taken-by=becklaneartist
More on how inspiring, I cannot find it in me to kiss local ass. This doesn't work out for me, BUT, not shown in my local Gallery I am shown in others. "what the hell" to that clique that I had the courage to cut from my life. They disowned me after winning the first show I entered, "How can you say I go about things the wrong way." (the smiths)
AND! I am branching out and will be in a show as a guest artist in a BIG city coming up soon. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
The last thing I want to do is to pigeon-hole you or your art, but your art makes me think of what the love child of a Soviet graffiti artist and Vincent Van Gogh would likely do. And I mean this in the best, most complement-ing way. It's like punk-expressionism; I don't really know how to describe it, because it is ultimately it's own thing; the what-the-hell attitude really shows-and that's a GREAT thing. Think about Monet, particularly Impression Soleil Levant. He didn't think that little sketch needed anything else, so he said to hell with it and showed it anyway. And it has become one of the most recognized and beloved works on canvas the world over. Most people don't know what the hell the Night-Watch is, but you say Impression, Sunrise and people go "Oh, yeah. I love that painting." To use the punk parallel again, you mention Hawkwind and people go "Who?" but you say "Sex Pistols" and they go, "Sid Vicious, man, hell yeah." It is the carefree, libertine, fuck it I will do what I want and if I am not appreciated for my literature/art/music/poetry/whatever, then what the hell, I've had fun nonetheless. That is the true artistic spirit. Bob Ross hit a home run when he said; "It's your world, you paint it how you see it and don't let anyone else tell you how to do it."
OMG!!! YOU JUST MADE MY DAY!!!!!!!! That is the EXACT compliment I've always dreamed of getting - and no, I am NOT kidding. Thank you Ahih77 - THANK YOU!....Soviet graffiti artist + VAN GOGH - omg........
BTW - that painting sold and is headed to Virginia soon
Ahih777 - are you on Twitter or FB? Bc I made a "meme" (ugh) with your compliment- I love it so much I'm wearing it like a badge!!! facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1024321897649795.1073742046.100002159828818&type=3
+Beck Lane I am on facebook. I just sent you a friend request. We have the same last name, and the same first initial of first name :-).
Ahih777 gotcha