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The Truth About Finding Your Style.
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- Опубліковано 19 лют 2022
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I so agree with you ! The fact of being open to change, to keep the old stuff and the « fail » stuff… I’m a French illustrator and i also discuss about these topics on my channel, but you did it with so more efficiency than me 😁 i was drawing in convention last week and some people say to me « I’ll never be able to do that » and i just respond « there’s nothing magical in here, it’s just about practice and passion and what you want to do with all this ! » well… it’s always difficult to say that kind of thing when you’re never satisfied when you finish your painting but maybe that’s the key, seek about the path 😊 thanks again so much for sharing ! 🙏
Thanks for your lovely comment, Toubab. I've had the talent vs skill conversation with people many times as well! I'm of the opinion that talent is the product of skill and therefore of practice. I hear the counter-arguments as well and maybe there's also a message or vibe that could be unique to individuals that can itself be an impossible aspiration, I'm not sure. I can't see how we could ever know for sure and so at the very least, in the spirit of avoiding self-sabotage it makes sense to put the complete emphasis on practice and passion, I agree. 😎 Really appreciate you sharing your perspective!
Man, I just can't express how much I love your voice; watching your videos feels strangely therapeutic to me
Hi Nami. 🙂 I'm really glad that you find the videos therapeutic; they're relaxing to make and I'd like them to be relaxing for people to watch as well! I appreciate your kind words, thank you. 😄
Feel the same way Nami. So glad I found Tim’s channel. Life makes it hard to just focus on one thing and relax… be in the moment and let things be.
I dont want to be pigeonholed into a “style” I love to experiment with different methods and mediums. I really like your paintings! thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Lee, I really appreciate that. Also I completely agree, when it stops being fun, it's time to try something new! 😁
its crazy to find such talented people such as your self receiving so little recognization. Your videos are always so clean and have great quality and your words add so much more, keep it up
Thanks so much, Hyphen. 🙂 I really appreciate it and I'm glad that you like the videos! I get a lot of enjoyment out of making them as well.
It's the algorithm. It's particularly unkind to artist creators. The best thing you can do is to like the videos and comment and watch channels consistently.
Thank you very much
Hey Andy! Really happy to hear that the video was helpful! 😄 Thank you for your kind comment.
Its very important to brake through, every artist needs to be inspired and becoming one with that which you admire is what you call, (copy). One is not born with the techniques, the practice and dedication is monumental. Another problem, artists tend to feel quite high by just creating, it takes time to develop ones style or simple enjoy it, that joy requires to pass with frustration and everything that is annoying, in the search, experiencing as you say, a process. Thank you.
Well said, Tec, particularly regarding the practice needed. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your thoughts. 😄
@@TimSchofieldArt I love your image, I shall add you in in my other account so I see everything. I had to brake through many styles, so many.
I'm the kind of artist who loves to experiment and try new things because it makes me grow, makes me happy and leads me every time a bit closer to who I am at the moment. But we are not the same every day or in every periods of our lives. I'm always very frustrated when people tell me that, if I want to be recognised as an artist, I need to stick to one style and that the fact that I do so many different things is that I didn't find myself yet ! I don't want to feel stuck and keep doing the same thing all my life. That's the kind of artist I am and that's what makes me happy. I will keep on this path, no matter what people think.
Makes sense to me, Domy. I wouldn't want to feel boxed into a specific niche, either. If I go too long without changing something, I tend to feel stagnant!
Tim, thank you for your videos. You are truly a great communicator. You have helped me think about my art in a fresh way . I appreciate it.
Thanks so much, Tammie! 🙂 I'm glad that the video was helpfull.
Really enjoyed this and found it very helpful. I find I am drawn to several styles, from tonalist to bold color abstract, and had been worried that I didn't have a 'style' but I'm going to allow myself the freedom to create in whatever style is speaking to me at the time and not let myself be boxed in by acceptability. Thanks for helping me, you are very much appreciated.
That sounds very freeing, Kathy. 🙂 I'm glad the video was helpful for you and I really appreciate you letting me know. ✌️
I really enjoy listening to you and seeing your process Tim. You are so inspiring and I always feel like I can tackle my next project after watching your videos. I loved your tip about finding a new tool or something you want to try and using it on an old painting. You can learn how it works, how it handles and not ruin something lovely. I hope you keep creating and sharing - you are my go-to when I'm feeling a bit stuck. xx
Thanks so much, Ema. It's really rewarding to hear that the videos are helpful for you! Lots more to come. :)
Thanks Tim for sharing your thoughts. I too am a follower of the Danish Painter and am now not afraid of bringing other things into my ‘pure watercolours’. I love your frames that you have used. Black and white? Sleek and simple. Nice.
I love The Danish Painter channel; her relaxed vibe and courage. In particular I admire her openness about her process and set a similar goal for myself.
I like a minimal framing style as much as possible and probably increasing that minimalism further with the recent development of my own frames. Really glad that you like them, thank you. 😄
I love the concept of the artistic blind spot. Will definitely be holding space for this as I move forward in my artistic exploration.
I'm so glad it was helpful, thank you for your comment. :)
I just happened upon this video. The scene caught my attention. It brought to mind several mountain scenes I had earlier seen and tried to capture on paper. Did not go well. They are in my ‘collection’ of previous works. At first I thought what I was seeing was a total abstract. Then towards the end I saw the finer details. The combination was/is captivating. The narrative was/is just as captivating. The combination is such that I have subscribed to your videos. I want to see and hear more. Thank you for posting your work and your comments. I definitely enjoyed this one and look forward to seeing more.
Thank you, Robert!! I really enjoy walking that 'semi-abstract' line, starting out with total abstraction and then sculpting hints of a landscape into it. It's a process I've been developing for a while now and brings me a lot of joy; I'm glad that you enjoy it as well and I appreciate your support! Lots more to come. I hope that you have a great weekend!
Thank you.... I'll never forget it anymore ! 💝
Awesome to hear, Lucia. 🙂 Thank you! Really happy that you enjoyed the video.
Tom just watched two of your videos and shared with a friend of mine. Life has thrown him afew huge challenges in a short space of time. We enjoyed sometime painting en pleine air in Kent. As both very novice this was a huge step. Your comments and philospohy is inspiring and I love your style. I have spent 50nyears as a logical business type and only now embracing my artistic side. Keep doing what you are doing and share your thoughts. all the best Gra
Hey Graham. Thanks so much for your comment and for sharing a bit of your story with me. I'm sorry to hear about your friend's difficult times. I hope that things pick up for him that and you both find peace and joy in your artistic adventures. 🙂 There's never a bad time to start painting!
Great to hear about your step to plein air step; super exciting! I've been slowly adding to a sketchpad of outdoor paintings in my local area for far longer than I initially expected it to take to fill.
Best wishes to you and to your friend. 🙂
I’ve watched many videos on this topic and i think your way of explain the ‘thing’ motivation and style is nice to hear and watch. I am working as an artist for so long and i had my unique style when i was 15-19 but i gave up on it because of my insecurity, i guess …After i’ve tried so many styles and now after 15 years i feel lost. I want to back in track. I miss ‘my art’, my way of expressing.. I think i am close to the final decision. Thanks for the advices… Wish you best!
Hey D-K, thanks for sharing this story! It sounds like your making great steps forwards and I hope that you feel more at peace with your art soon! I'm glad that the video was helpful. 🙂
Thank you for inspiring me in general - I had a quite difficult 3y and lost my creative self in the process. Lately I have been flipping through art I have created since I started haha and it's been a beautiful journey to see where one has grown from. So thank you, once again, for being "advice #1" to me. Life is precious and for that I am going to start creating what I love most even if no one sees it my way, they will see their own story (which explains art in a nutshell). I just discovered your channel and you are most definitely a gem! Please do continue exploring, inspiring and being yourself through and through. I also envisioned you, Tim, as a mentor through these videos. T.U. -N
Thank you, Nakes. 🙂 It's awesome to hear about your art journey and I'm glad that the video was helpful to you. I'm really no expert but I enjoy sharing things I've learned; if they turn out to be useful, that great! 😄 I appreciate your kind words and support and I hope you have a great day!!
Completely agree! Some years ago, I attended a workshop led by Joseph Zbukvic. I came home and after three months of trying to paint like him, finally realized....(doh) I'm not going to ever paint like him. Once I stopped trying, I started painting again, and let go of the need/drive to be him. I can't be him, or anyone other than me. Thank you for your insights! I like your style too.....hmmm, now how..... 😁😁😁
Hey Jon! I really appreciate this comment; it sounds like you experienced pretty much the scenario I used as an example. Thank you for sharing it with me, and for the chuckle at the end. 😄
great advice! another thing I struggle is me being a perfectionist amd I feel like it's blocking the flow of creativity. I judge my work way to much to the point I feel like I'm not good. it's one of the reason why I hesitate to continue my youtube. I don't feel like I'm a great artist. I'm learning to break through and be more free with my work.
I hear you, that perfectionism is definitely not something that you're alone with it and funnily enough is part of what my next video is going to be about! Keep it up, you're only ever one idea away from a breaking new ground. Don't let those moments of self-doubt become self-sabotage, perseverance is more than 50%! 😁
@@TimSchofieldArt omg I can't wait to hear what you have to say! and thank you!
Thanks for the tip!! Love your art Tim
Thank you! i'm glad it's helpful 😀
I like your energy Tim 😊 I’m a bit late to this but time is a relative thing hey? Best wishes, Vic xx
Best advice!!
Man, you are so spot on. Lots of reminders here. Thanks.
Thank for your encouragement, Sheila. 🙂
Love ur work and style.
Thanks so much. 🙂
thanks for the video. Just subbed and am looking forward to seeing more 👍
Thanks, dekoy! I'm glad that you liked the video and I appreciate the support!
That was fabulous. It was just what I needed to hear and it helped. Thank you.
Really glad to hear, Anna. 😁✌️ Thank you for letting me know.
Thank you.
Such a gorgeous cat.
You work is beautiful, I really enjoyed your story time. And your incredibly attractive cat. ☺️🐈⬛
Hi Suzie! Thanks I really appreciate you letting me know 😁 she's a lovely cat, I used to work at a vet and she was found on the street at 14 weeks old and I ended up keeping her. Probably the strangest cat I've ever known, in good ways. 🙂
I just stumbled across your fantastic motivation video, still on my journey to find my style and what you said felt just what I needed to hear. Thank you for being so kind and share your thoughts. You got a new follower! 🌻
Thank you, Hella. I'm glad that the video was helpful for you! I'm not sure that journey towards a style ever really feel like it ends but I worry that I'd become a bored if it did! The process is far too much fun. 😎 Thanks for the support!
Great advice and video editing :)
Thank you, Ann! 🙂 I'm glad you liked it.
Yep ;) That's right.
Very inspirational!
Thanks so much, Lisa! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😁
I love watching Marie Louise, The Danish Painter. I find her to be inspiring through her art, videos and instruction. I agree, it’s what you choose to try, choose to keep and choose to let go that becomes your style. I find if I paint something too similar to a piece I’ve painted before, it doesn’t impress me. I’m not thrilled with it. I find more joy in the new, in discovery and in the moment. I do repaint works that I’m not happy with. I use them as further experiments. So, good advice on saving your work to that end. My favorite line from you is to remove the barrier that keeps you from painting/drawing and keep making art (to paraphrase you.) I also don’t force myself to create when I have or know I will have distractions. I wait until the path is clear. But I return to the path. You’ve earned a new subscriber. I’ll catch you on Instagram now, too.
Hi Pat. 🙂 Thank you, great to meet another fan of Marie! I completely agree with you regarding not forcing it when it isn't right. I think ab early example of a barrier I noticed was as simple as dedicating a space to create art and to leave my things ohty so I didn't need to set up before starting every time. I think you'll probably agree that's a common one and I could have perhaps included in the videos but it's probably long enough as it is for now. 😄 I really appreciate your support, thank you. 🙂✌️
@@TimSchofieldArt creating space to make art sounds like the focus of a separate video. In my youth, the kitchen table was "my studio." Having to set up, then to pack it all away certainly is a barrier I’m familiar with. My living room is now my studio since children are grown and no one goes in there. Although, I still have to straighten up when it’s untidy as I can’t work in chaos.
Your painting is painfully beautiful
Thanks Amanda, I really appreciate that! 🙏
This was excellent. Thank you for the good reminders.
You are so welcome!
@@TimSchofieldArt I also really enjoyed the style of all your videos. They have a very pleasing, calming aesthetic. I enjoy your artwork as well. I am a beginner watercolorist.
Hi Tim great video. just wanted to share my way of describing (own style) I compare it to our handwriting that is unique to each of us...we can all write the same sentence but they will all look different. Our motor skills and muscle movements are individual to us, so when we use other mediums combined with our imaginations our style emerges .
Handwriting is a great analogy! Not one I've ever thought of, thank you for sharing. 😄
@TimSchofieldArt your welcome makes sence doesn't it ,takes the mystery and fear and self doubt away 🤪
Je n'ai pas tout compris car j'utilise la traduction automatique, pas grave car l'essentiel est dans ce qu'on comprend !
J'aime bien votre façon de parler des souvenirs conscients ou non qui nous habitent, de la chose essentielle qui est de continuer à chercher, tout le temps, à faire, refaire et chercher, tester, continuer, laissez venir ce quelque chose en nous qui est nous sans qu'on le sache avant de l'avoir réalisé sur le papier aquarelle.
J'aime peindre mes aquarelles, elles changent beaucoup de style, sujets, et je reviens à ceci puis pars vers cela. J'ai 70 ans et c'est un de mes bonheurs. Bonne journée,
I didn’t understand everything because I use machine translation, not a big deal because the main thing is what we understand!
I like the way you talk about the conscious and unconscious memories that we have, the essential thing of continuing to seek, all the time, to do, redo and search, test, continue, let come that something in us that is us without us knowing it before we have realized it on watercolor paper.
I like to paint my watercolours, they change a lot of style, subjects, and I go back to this and then go to that. I am 70 years old and this is one of my joys. Have a good day,
This is a really beautiful comment, thank you for taking the time to translate it, Francoise. 🙂 I'm glad that you like the video and I appreciate you letting me know. Have a great day. 😄
I am new to your channel and SO enjoying it! Watching this video makes me think about something else.. None of the paintings I have lined up to start, or almost none of them, are landscapes. It was ingrained in me in art school that you should never start a painting unless you can answer the question of why you are painting it. This is what I always ask myself and it's hard to answer sometimes. I have a friend who paints regularly every day. He's professional, he enters shows, he wins awards, but he often can't answer that question. Does anyone else do that?
Great to hear you like the videos, thank you! Regarding the challenge of not painting until you know why you're starting, I've heard something similar to this before. I find it helpful to think of my abstract landscapes as part of a broader project which has its own purpose / goal. The ideas have grown a bit over a couple of years but have mostly stayed consistent. That way I always have a reason to paint them. 😁
Merci beaucoup pour vos conseils et bravo pour vos peintures...
You're so welcome 😄
I had a peculiar thing happen over the last week. I wanted to do a painting as a leaving gift for a colleague of the place where we worked which is really beautiful and I was practicing drawing a gosling to add to the painting. I propped up the paper with my practice goslings and every time I get a glimpse of it I don’t recognise it as my own. It’s a very very odd feeling. I guess it’s like we know our own handwriting. But I am still struggling to find my ‘style’ and had started feeling like ‘fine I don’t have one, and who cares, I paint because I enjoy it.’ But now seeing the gosling drawings as not being me I think I’m closer to accepting that my illustrations are and always will be a bit cartoonish 🤷🏽♀️
One time when I was a teenager I was determined to learn to draw realistic anatomy. I had a couple of books and I would do maybe two or three pages of bodypart sketch studies every day for about a year. Stylistically it couldn't have been further from what I do now, but I probably felt a bit closer to it at the time. I think styles can shift and change, but it's a bit like watching an iceberg melt. It happens so gradually that you don't really see it in real time. The actual icebergs in the real world are still melting too quickly, obviously.
I just found your channel and am so enjoying hearing your thoughts on "the process." I am at the point in my watercolor "journey" where I can make a landscape almost come to life...but not quite. There is always some part that is "not right" and distracts from the good parts LOL I keep telling myself this is "ok" and that it is the growing that is good, but I yearn for a success; something I am proud of. What are your thoughts?
Hi Pat 🙂 I think that's a totally normal and very relatable stage to be at. I understand the urge to have a piece that you view as a complete success and I think there are two things worth considering on that. First (and the closest I'll get to a platitude) is that patience and persistence are important; although it sounds from your comment like you have that figured pretty well. Secondly, there are pieces I completed in the past which I saw as a 'success' but now look back at with a different perspective. It's not to day that I dislike them, and I still remember why I was happy with them at the time, but I wouldn't be satisfied with the same result today. That feeling of 'success' when it comes to a finished piece can be very slippery - I see flaws that I would change in pretty much every painting I complete still today. It's another great reason to hang on to old paintings and look back to compare. With that said, that feeling of achievement and growth when it everything you've learned comes together in a seamless way to produce a painting that you're deeply satisfied with does happen. For me, it's almost always when I least expect it. Ironically, it's when I'm paying the least attention or trying the craziest experiment and perhaps that's because it feels like the pressure is off. I'm currently working on my next video which is about perfectionism and creativity; I hope there are some useful insights for you in there. I'm glad that you like the video and really appreciate your comment. 😁
@@TimSchofieldArt Thank you so much for your response, Tim. I could tell that you would understand what was at the heart of my comment, and you did. I do keep most of my old paintings (unless, well, you know!) and I can see the growth. It also makes sense that that moment of satisfaction with my art may come when I least expect it. I know that I am never giving up. Besides, I love the process and the everything that makes watercolor magic :)
Being a new artist, I would say that I'm still in an exploration stage. I'm not sure that I have even developed my own style as such. Not yet anyway. I'm into acrylic abstracts. A French artist by the name of John Beckley has been my greatest inspiration so far but I'm often looking at other artists, yourself included, for ideas, technics, inspiration etc. it is a journey that I'm finding both enjoyable and frustrating at the same time. 😃
Exciting times! Enjoy the exploration. 😄
@@TimSchofieldArt thanks. I will. I'm itching to paint something at the moment but we're about to move house and everything is packed 😕
@@BlackshacksBushcraft I remember that feeling! I don't miss living out of boxes for the duration. 😀 Hope that the move goes great.
Have you ever seen elephants that Paint? on canvas. These elephants each had their own style of painting and even signed their name's. Suda the elephant is on UA-cam painting with others. Thank you for your advice.
Wow, that sounds fascinating, I haven't seen them but I'll check it out, thank you 😁
Hello! Thanks for the inspiration and beautiful art! Question: what is the tool with the orange hooked handle that I often see you using to apply paint when you first start a painting? It appears to have a flexible tip. I would like to get one! Thanks again!
Hey Ed! Thanks so much 🙂 the tool I use is a silicone spatula- the kind that you buy to clean out a pan in the kitchen! I've gone through a number of tools and I find silicone to be a great texture to work with. I hope this helps! 🙂
Tim . .. you remind me of Nita ingle art👏👏
Thank you, Sujanith. Nita's art is so vibrant and simultaneously ethereal that it's a real compliment. 🙏 I appreciate it!
2:57 Hey Tim! I checked the description box but couldn't find that tool you're using in this time of the video, would you mind sharing what is it and where to buy it? Thank you so much, I'm a new subscriber and I'm enjoying your content A LOT!
Hi Bel. 🙂 Thanks for your comment; great to hear that you're enjoying the videos! The tool is a rubber spatula and I've updated the description with the link to them under Art Equipment. I hope this helps. 👌
@@TimSchofieldArt Thank you so much!
That is "blooming" great advice! So sorry about your beautiful painting. At least, it's in the corner...?
I'd hoped I could crop it out but it made the sky look strangely thin unfortunately. 😅 Ah well, these things happen!
Testing new thing ya
Hola lindas tus Obras👍🏻 quisiera saber que gis es ese q. husas gracias🙋🏻♀️
Have you looked at John Blockley's work ?
Hi Michael, I was familiar with John Blockley by name but I can't say that I knew what his work looked like until your comment! 😄
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Thank you, Maria 🙂
I'm your new friend
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Like chinese painting
Hey Guy! Thanks for your comment. 🙂 You'd like to try painting in a traditional chinese style, or my paintings remind you of them? It wouldn't be the first time I've heard the comparison; I really like minimal ink art in particular.
@@TimSchofieldArt your style is near to the foundamental of chinese painting...
I am not sure if too good in Chinese painting...
I js do normal painting..
Hey there, handsome. You are adorable! I love your curly hair and red beard, too. I hope you meet and fall in love with someone who will complete you and nurture your creative spirit as much as possible. You deserve to be loved.
what a weird comment
It's so frustrating trying to learn watercolor and creating rubbish