This makes sense .. Explains why I do my best work at 3am ... When the world is quiet .. I'm relaxed .. and just basically "playing" .. no pressure to make great art, it seems, is what is needed to make better art .. At least for me...
I love Mike's videos. I dont feel like a imposter when I watch. I feel welcomed as a amateur who paints for fun. I feel the same way in the stores. Welcomed and embraced!
“Hey Honey, Mike taught me how to rub one out today!” The look on his face was Priceless! After 23 years of marriage, it’s always fun to find new ways to shock him! Thank you for another much needed lesson, and for the entertainment as well. What I like to do to warm up is take a watercolor pencil and with eyes closed, make a few random squiggle marks. Then I grab my favorite watercolors and just reach for whatever color I want to play with that day and add it to the shapes I just created. I just play with my colors and enjoy the process. No expectations so no disappointments! Anyhow, I absolutely adore you and your humor. Your videos remind me of a great episode of Saturday Night Live, my favorite one, where Christopher Walken does the skit with Blue Oyster Cult, and Will Ferrell, and proclaims “We all need more Cowbell!” You are that rad! Anyways, I truly Hope you and yours have a beautiful holiday! Much Love and Respect as always, Stacy
I liked this video more than any other I have watched of yours. You seemed sincere in your delivery rather than focusing on being funny. Personally, when I watch an art video, I am trying to learn and make wise use of my time. You are tending more toward that delivery in this video, and felt it was a much better use of my time. However, you still had plenty of personality!
I really appreciate that feedback. I understand there are people who are just trying to learn, without the shtick or silliness. For me, I have spent most of my life being educated in the arts had and have personally found that although there are plenty of people who can educate you on art, very few can entertain you with art. And because of that, I had trouble paying attention and focusing. The reasons my videos go more to the silly side is because I always felt I learned better when I was entertained. I learn when I laugh because I am paying attention. That's not true for everyone, of course. But if there are more people like me out there, I hope these videos are helpful to them simply for the fact that they are different from what they are probably used to hearing.
Confident mark making is something I've been striving for, for sometime now I like your idea and you've explained it well, thank you. Looking forward to my next painting session :)
Funny, natural, entertaining yet really instructive. You're a great communicator, Mike. Kudos to anyone who has the ability to inspire others to do (and enjoy) art. Glad I found your channel. Greetings from Scotland, mate.
I always paint 🎨 on a day after a Workout, and I Always Paint to Music... Music plays a huge part in My Workouts, and my Mood for Painting... Love the Videos... 😉😎🎨
This makes sense .. Explains why I do my best work at 3am ... When the world is quiet .. I'm relaxed .. and just basically "playing" .. no pressure to make great art, it seems, is what is needed to make better art .. At least for me...
Ahhh... that relaxed 3am feeling, if only we could sell that "feeling" in a bottle! ;)
COOL!!!
I love Mike's videos. I dont feel like a imposter when I watch. I feel welcomed as a amateur who paints for fun.
I feel the same way in the stores. Welcomed and embraced!
Welcome! We are all artists here!
“Hey Honey, Mike taught me how to rub one out today!” The look on his face was Priceless! After 23 years of marriage, it’s always fun to find new ways to shock him! Thank you for another much needed lesson, and for the entertainment as well. What I like to do to warm up is take a watercolor pencil and with eyes closed, make a few random squiggle marks. Then I grab my favorite watercolors and just reach for whatever color I want to play with that day and add it to the shapes I just created. I just play with my colors and enjoy the process. No expectations so no disappointments! Anyhow, I absolutely adore you and your humor. Your videos remind me of a great episode of Saturday Night Live, my favorite one, where Christopher Walken does the skit with Blue Oyster Cult, and Will Ferrell, and proclaims “We all need more Cowbell!” You are that rad! Anyways, I truly Hope you and yours have a beautiful holiday! Much Love and Respect as always, Stacy
Really great lesson. Good reminder for this long time painter to loosen up first.
Don't skip the warm up!
I liked this video more than any other I have watched of yours. You seemed sincere in your delivery rather than focusing on being funny. Personally, when I watch an art video, I am trying to learn and make wise use of my time. You are tending more toward that delivery in this video, and felt it was a much better use of my time. However, you still had plenty of personality!
I really appreciate that feedback. I understand there are people who are just trying to learn, without the shtick or silliness. For me, I have spent most of my life being educated in the arts had and have personally found that although there are plenty of people who can educate you on art, very few can entertain you with art. And because of that, I had trouble paying attention and focusing. The reasons my videos go more to the silly side is because I always felt I learned better when I was entertained. I learn when I laugh because I am paying attention. That's not true for everyone, of course. But if there are more people like me out there, I hope these videos are helpful to them simply for the fact that they are different from what they are probably used to hearing.
Mike, I like the way you teach!!!
Well, I've heard the phrase "rub one out" many times. Thanks to Mike for illustrating it for all of us!
Confident mark making is something I've been striving for, for sometime now I like your idea and you've explained it well, thank you. Looking forward to my next painting session :)
Confidence is key!
Funny, natural, entertaining yet really instructive. You're a great communicator, Mike. Kudos to anyone who has the ability to inspire others to do (and enjoy) art. Glad I found your channel. Greetings from Scotland, mate.
Cheers, mate!
Very thoughtful, Mike, I think that two-year-old is good for you.
Great lesson ... Love your videos
Thanks for watching!
I always paint 🎨 on a day after a Workout, and I Always Paint to Music... Music plays a huge part in My Workouts, and my Mood for Painting...
Love the Videos... 😉😎🎨
Sounds like a wonderful routine!
You are smarter than what you give yourself credit for.
Jerry you are hilarious! i feel lucky to have found your channel. you give some useful tips and its so fun and personal to look at!
I really love this
"Rub one out"...I never thought that would help but now that I think about it....it does relax you afterwards..
i pratice like this doing cursive when i was in elem school so cool thank u
Keep practicing!
Great video!!!!
I love your videos!!!
16:58.. Swish, and Flick!~~~
Wingardium Leviosa!
I want some of those brushes
What kind of eraser is that?? I have the worst time erasing! They leave smudges, streaks...😰
When in doubt, rub one out.
turns out i've been rubbing 1 out the wrong way my whole life.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hahahahaha
I'm DEAD
Hahahahahahahah
Funny, when you say hypnotism, I call it meditation!
Anyone else notice that when Mike turns his head sideways the microphone gives his ear an elf like look? Its cute. Just sayin.
hantalë! (i think thats "thanks" in elvish???)
Footloose
Kick off the Sunday shoes!
get loose and rub one out :D
Hate hippies? Great message. Blick gets my nasty hippie money.
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