OMG! Louise that was my question (Raje is my 'like to be known as' name!) .. I couldn't believe you were reading what I'd said and speaking directly to me - to all of us like me - it made me cry! Such wisdom - and so affirming - to trust what we can do when we 'allow' it to happen through us. Thank you so much .
Thank you, thank you. I needed to hear this so much. You are the first artist that answered "the" question for a beginner in a way that really resonated with me. I will stop racing and rushing a process that I should just relax and enjoy without pressuring myself!
I love your idea of letting our art come forth out us organically, without too much "thinky-thinky brainy" self-limitation! I always learn so much from you. Thank you!
Thanks for this message!! I have been trying watercolor and realism again after many years because I love looking at lovely watercolor paintings. I am having no success and do not enjoy doing it or the out come. SO back to messy fun abstract where my joy is. Happy to know that is what I should be doing! I needed to hear this message today!!!
For me this was the most targetted message of all the ones you have sent us. I feel I am almost there with the letting-go of "racing to the end". Looking forward to the course so much.
So inspiring, thank you for bringing this up, because most of the time you only know afterwards that the process was actually the exciting part. I know it from yoga when I first felt my body in a completely new way, or from philosophy when I first made a realization that completely changed my thinking. When you cross a level like that, it's difficult to remember the state you were in before. And therefore I should enjoy the process now in a reflected and attentive way. Nice! thank you
I'm very exciting about beginning our course! Thank you for these lovely words. I had not imagined the envy of anyone towards me not knowing what I'm doing! That's a lovely thought for us all, I hope. Maybe you'll say more about this eventually, but the one challenge in your words that I am not sure what to do with is this one: "this course is all about you!" I hope that while there will be much about me in one sense, it will be that deeper self that is not self-centered. I love already the introductions of people from all over the world on the Facebook page where I am feeling a beautiful community forming. I do want to play in a way that brings me more truly to me, but that me is not just ego, but a me that finds deepest meaning in love with others also. Such an amazing and wonderful gift you have given us already, and we haven't even started the journey together in the course!
Yes as artists we want to connect with others - so our art really is a gift. But in order to give that gift, we have to spend time with ourselves because being our own true self is the greatest thing we can do for other people
Dear Louise, you are a wise woman. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. You have helped me change my view of my creative process. I’ve always thought having fun wasn’t what it’s all about. You’ve let me know that playing is a part of the creating. Who cares if no one else likes it? I am looking forward to this class with you to gather more of your words of wisdom.
Oh Louise ! Yes it make so much sense. 🙏thank you and excited to follow your course 🥰 May I say something...hoping it is received as a compliment because it is from my heart and soul: when I watch you videos It feels like I can picture you as a very young girl: happy, excited, joyful You are still probably like this , but it seems you haven’t change 😀 I really enjoy listening your sharing experiences and it is motivating Hope you understand my English....I am from Quebec City Canada; I speak French much better than English 😉
Wow! I really needed to hear this. I have the tendency to worry and wonder if I’m moving in the right direction for me. The fact that the answers come from just doing the work and letting yourself “emerge” from it changes everything! I can relax now and discover and just have fun!!!
Thank you so much Louise for having this discussion. I’m having a very hard time understanding the abstract process. I am a past decorative arts painter. Everything was always figured out for me...a pattern to trace...what colors to use an how to do it. I did learn a lot a out mixing.. blending and a lot more. But not allowing myself be free in what I was doing. Didn’t learn much about composition. Now for the past year I’m painting outside the lines..trying to figure it all out by myself....some classes and UA-cam. So most everything you just said makes so much sense to me...and has taken the pressure out of the process of doing an abstract. Figuring it out as you go with a few guide lines. I am keeping this video and for awhile I’m going to watch and listen to to it once a week. thank you for giving me permission in many aspects. I am so looking forward to June 3! Thank you.... Charlotte Grossarth .
Thank you Louise. Wow! I started out with mixed media 6 years ago and I have been doing mostly art journaling and now I want to do something different. I feel like I'm ready to move on. I'm exploring abstract, watercolors and a few others. I absolutely love what you said. It's like the old saying "when the student is ready the teacher appears. And, here you are!!!
Louise, I totally understand your comments and it all makes sense - but - my problem is guilt. I'm 67 and STILL haven't found my style as this is because, as a child and young adult, I was taught that I was a practical person and must always work hard within any job I want to do. Nothing wrong with this of course but along this path I was also taught that if you are having fun, enjoying anything other than your job then it was a hobby and probably only for weekends! So now still today, while creating I feel I should be tidying the house or doing other "practical" things. I love creating and I get lost in it and it's like therapy and meditation for me. But I can't find my true style because I stop too soon to explore, or don't start, because I can never get away from the guilt. Does this make sense? 😕
Such wise advice. I can gel with the bit about making nice paintings you sell and then having to disrupt it all and do something completely different which maybe no one will like or buy! Thank you Louise. You always hit the spot. Looking forward to your course.
I am already learning from you Louise, just in these build up videos. You have helped me recognise that there is something that delights me in art and that is what I need to experience. I don’t have to paint portraits or landscapes or beautiful still life to be considered an artist. I need to know what makes me drool and follow that path. As you said in this video, I might be doing something different to everyone else in the world but if it floats my boat then it is right for me. I am excited about what else this course is going to bring alive to me.
Fantastic words Louise! I have to keep reminding myself that it is all about the journey.But I have to admit, I wouldn't mind a few little happy dances after a sale. Even if they are fleeting! :-)
I'm so excited to play and explore and hopefully get to that place where I'm lost in the work. You are so encouraging, inspirational, and honest about the process. I'm ready to let loose and see what happens!
I love hearing this. Great analogy, and it's helpful to know that sales aren't the emotional end point. It seems that creating is very zen--it's the being there at the moment and not what's in the future moment. Can't wait for the first lesson.
Louise, first of all I am so looking forward to this class. As I listened to this latest video the point you made about feeling comfortable with your present work vs not. This is me to the T. The minute I feel comfortable I am bored and need a challenge. 👏👏so thanks for that. Dottie
Very well articulated! Thanks. I spent years thinking I should know what I was doing or have an idea before I started. So freeing to just jump in and explore and let the ideas develop. Also what I think you implied is that there are many kinds of ideas: some ideas are about ways to explore different types and combinations of media not necessarily ideas about concept or content.
You are just wonderful and I'm so looking forward to this course! Do you have any advise for a watercolorist in regards to free play and finding your focus from your play? Seems like some sort of overall plan needs to be in place fairly early if it's gonna turn out in the end. This question is about making a painting. I know I can play freely in an exercise :-)
I am no watercolour expert I am afraid - but this seems to be a fascinating question for you to explore. As artists we need a question to answer ...this could be yours :)
Hi Louise, it seems like what you’re saying is applicable to most fine art. Presently I’m creating collage with stitch, 3D mixed media stitch, and 3D tissue paper sculpture with mixed media. I’m signed up for the taster course and eager to see if my areas of interest are enhanced by your course. (I painted in the past.) Are there any multi-mixed media artists that have taken last year's course doing it again this year? Thank you for all you do.
I love to hear talking about this! I have been "doodling" in abstracts and so far i dont like anything i have done. I tried to abstract a landscape it went terribly! How do we access your course? is it on Facebook? I'm in Boston USA so the time difference will be 5 hours ahead? Thank you Louise!
So looking forward to breaking out of being anal and detail oriented in painting. I was always successful in technical drawing and graphic design - this is where I hope to explore the emotion expression. As you explained in other videos, I am very sensitive and emotional and tend to bottle it up with full awareness. I also tend to give up partway through a painting because I don’t like the work. I love the video you did where you said you were scared and then covered a painting over with black and I think I even heard you “pissed off” and slammed your brush to paint over a particularly annoying area! Yay I’m not the only one!
If you add your name to the list, you'll be sent the detailed schedule. As Evetei commented, everything is recorded so watch at your leisure if you can't make it live
Hi Natty, if you're not already subscribed, subscribe to my mailing list at www.louisefletcherart.com/contact to hear next time I have a free course running
Life is not only about the destination....but the journey along the way....enjoy the journey...
When I am stuck or uninspired I find myself back here or at Nicholas Wilton’s channel, you guys always set my mind back on track
glad to help!
We were away for a wild in the bush. , missed seeing you everyday yea Pam I am back . Great seeing you xxxxx Alrene xxxx
OMG! Louise that was my question (Raje is my 'like to be known as' name!) .. I couldn't believe you were reading what I'd said and speaking directly to me - to all of us like me - it made me cry! Such wisdom - and so affirming - to trust what we can do when we 'allow' it to happen through us. Thank you so much .
Thank you, thank you. I needed to hear this so much. You are the first artist that answered "the" question for a beginner in a way that really resonated with me. I will stop racing and rushing a process that I should just relax and enjoy without pressuring myself!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Louise❤️🎉👍🏻
You’re welcome 😊
YES!!!!!!! No thinkie thinkie, haha. PLAY! Yes, thank you Louise!
Sounds so simple but can be so difficult to do!
@@ThisPaintingLife yes! Out of the moment and into my head and OUT goes any hope for true creating. Enter Louise's course. 🤗💖🎨
Another brilliant video Louise 👏🏻👍🏻 So looking forward to the course 👏🏻👍🏻
Thanks so much 😊
I love your idea of letting our art come forth out us organically, without too much "thinky-thinky brainy" self-limitation! I always learn so much from you. Thank you!
Thanks for watching, James
Love all your work ,you are amazing xxxx
So grateful to have your course in 4th lockdown in Melbourne.Loving playtime!
I'm happy to give you something fun to do
Best. Advice. Ever.
thank you :)
omg. let go and enjoy what you are doing. thank you. I was forcing myself to find a focal point with a face. I dont like faces. lol
You are so welcome
I have searched for comments like yours throughout my whole artist journey. I am so grateful to hear this msg.
Thanks for being here Michelle!
Thanks for this message!! I have been trying watercolor and realism again after many years because I love looking at lovely watercolor paintings. I am having no success and do not enjoy doing it or the out come. SO back to messy fun abstract where my joy is. Happy to know that is what I should be doing! I needed to hear this message today!!!
Fantastic channel .. having a binge watch 👍😁🎨
Omg I’m very sad I’ve missed that workshop 😭😭😭
Stay in touch to be notified when I hold another!
Great perspective for a newby, loved it! Thank you🙏
For me this was the most targetted message of all the ones you have sent us. I feel I am almost there with the letting-go of "racing to the end". Looking forward to the course so much.
So inspiring, thank you for bringing this up, because most of the time you only know afterwards that the process was actually the exciting part. I know it from yoga when I first felt my body in a completely new way, or from philosophy when I first made a realization that completely changed my thinking. When you cross a level like that, it's difficult to remember the state you were in before. And therefore I should enjoy the process now in a reflected and attentive way. Nice! thank you
I'm very exciting about beginning our course! Thank you for these lovely words. I had not imagined the envy of anyone towards me not knowing what I'm doing! That's a lovely thought for us all, I hope. Maybe you'll say more about this eventually, but the one challenge in your words that I am not sure what to do with is this one: "this course is all about you!" I hope that while there will be much about me in one sense, it will be that deeper self that is not self-centered. I love already the introductions of people from all over the world on the Facebook page where I am feeling a beautiful community forming. I do want to play in a way that brings me more truly to me, but that me is not just ego, but a me that finds deepest meaning in love with others also. Such an amazing and wonderful gift you have given us already, and we haven't even started the journey together in the course!
Yes as artists we want to connect with others - so our art really is a gift. But in order to give that gift, we have to spend time with ourselves because being our own true self is the greatest thing we can do for other people
What a great analogy the hiking trip is, love it.
Thank you!
Dear Louise, you are a wise woman. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. You have helped me change my view of my creative process. I’ve always thought having fun wasn’t what it’s all about. You’ve let me know that playing is a part of the creating. Who cares if no one else likes it? I am looking forward to this class with you to gather more of your words of wisdom.
Wonderful!
I am going to watch this every day. Thank you!
Oh Louise ! Yes it make so much sense. 🙏thank you
and excited to follow your course 🥰
May I say something...hoping it is received as a compliment
because it is from my heart and soul: when I watch you videos
It feels like I can picture you as a very young girl: happy, excited, joyful
You are still probably like this , but it seems you haven’t change 😀
I really enjoy listening your sharing experiences and it is motivating
Hope you understand my English....I am from Quebec City Canada;
I speak French much better than English 😉
Wow! I really needed to hear this. I have the tendency to worry and wonder if I’m moving in the right direction for me. The fact that the answers come from just doing the work and letting yourself “emerge” from it changes everything! I can relax now and discover and just have fun!!!
You got this!
Me exactly Ginger!
Thank you so much Louise for having this discussion. I’m having a very hard time understanding the abstract process. I am a past decorative arts painter. Everything was always figured out for me...a pattern to trace...what colors to use an how to do it. I did learn a lot a out mixing.. blending and a lot more. But not allowing myself be free in what I was doing. Didn’t learn much about composition. Now for the past year I’m painting outside the lines..trying to figure it all out by myself....some classes and UA-cam. So most everything you just said makes so much sense to me...and has taken the pressure out of the process of doing an abstract. Figuring it out as you go with a few guide lines. I am keeping this video and for awhile I’m going to watch and listen to to it once a week. thank you for giving me permission in many aspects. I am so looking forward to June 3! Thank you....
Charlotte Grossarth
.
I'm so happy you found this valuable! See you in June when we will dive into this further
Thank you Louise. Wow! I started out with mixed media 6 years ago and I have been doing mostly art journaling and now I want to do something different. I feel like I'm ready to move on. I'm exploring abstract, watercolors and a few others. I absolutely love what you said. It's like the old saying "when the student is ready the teacher appears. And, here you are!!!
Looking forward to your teaching !
Very soon!
Louise, I totally understand your comments and it all makes sense - but - my problem is guilt. I'm 67 and STILL haven't found my style as this is because, as a child and young adult, I was taught that I was a practical person and must always work hard within any job I want to do. Nothing wrong with this of course but along this path I was also taught that if you are having fun, enjoying anything other than your job then it was a hobby and probably only for weekends! So now still today, while creating I feel I should be tidying the house or doing other "practical" things. I love creating and I get lost in it and it's like therapy and meditation for me. But I can't find my true style because I stop too soon to explore, or don't start, because I can never get away from the guilt. Does this make sense? 😕
Such wise advice. I can gel with the bit about making nice paintings you sell and then having to disrupt it all and do something completely different which maybe no one will like or buy! Thank you Louise. You always hit the spot. Looking forward to your course.
me too!
You are so smart. Thanks.
So nice of you
Great message! Great video! You really helped me make a connection about it being a journey! Thank you!
While I was watching this I kept thinking that you where describing being an artist as a mixed media piece of just more and more layers.
Interesting!
Sorry I missed that course. Need to loosen up 😂 Hope you do another at some point. Love your work 🌻
Next time!
Great analogy on the walk 👌😅
Thank you!
I am already learning from you Louise, just in these build up videos. You have helped me recognise that there is something that delights me in art and that is what I need to experience. I don’t have to paint portraits or landscapes or beautiful still life to be considered an artist. I need to know what makes me drool and follow that path. As you said in this video, I might be doing something different to everyone else in the world but if it floats my boat then it is right for me. I am excited about what else this course is going to bring alive to me.
Doing something different is what makes your voice unique and interesting!
Fantastic words Louise! I have to keep reminding myself that it is all about the journey.But I have to admit, I wouldn't mind a few little happy dances after a sale. Even if they are fleeting! :-)
Thank you so much for these wise words. Much needed 😊❤️
I'm so excited to play and explore and hopefully get to that place where I'm lost in the work. You are so encouraging, inspirational, and honest about the process. I'm ready to let loose and see what happens!
Thank you so much!
Thank you Louise; you have such a lovely way to understand and to connect with the struggles of learning.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, Louise, helpful. I look forward to getting started! : )
I adore you and enjoy painting 🌹🌹
Thank you! Cheers!
It is making sense: it is like life: all about the journey and not the destination. Thank you for sharing, going to follow your course ! 🙏🏻🦋
exactly art = life and vice versa
What a brilliant message! Thank you!
You are so welcome
Thanks so much for sharing. And I 100% agree with you and enjoy the process of painting. 💙💙👍👍💜💜
Thanks for watching!
Thank you! So interesting and such a helpful thing to do.
Glad it was helpful! ❤❤
Love it! Super excited about the course 😊
I love hearing this. Great analogy, and it's helpful to know that sales aren't the emotional end point. It seems that creating is very zen--it's the being there at the moment and not what's in the future moment. Can't wait for the first lesson.
Yes - and the sales come when the painting gets really personal
Louise you make perfect sense. Thank you & I'm really looking forward to FYJ week.
You are so welcome
Thank you for this message! It is right on spot.
You are welcome x
I so enjoyed this Louise. So true!!!
Thank you!!
So glad!
Louise, first of all I am so looking forward to this class. As I listened to this latest video the point you made about feeling comfortable with your present work vs not. This is me to the T. The minute I feel comfortable I am bored and need a challenge. 👏👏so thanks for that. Dottie
That's how it is to be an artist!
thank you Louise, I love your passion! and looking to let go and play in this free course.
Wonderful!
Thanks Louise, I love your presentation. In looking forward to learning and finding the joy. 💜
Thank you for watching!
This resonates Louise. Thank you for your words of encouragement x
You are so welcome
Very well articulated! Thanks. I spent years thinking I should know what I was doing or have an idea before I started. So freeing to just jump in and explore and let the ideas develop. Also what I think you implied is that there are many kinds of ideas: some ideas are about ways to explore different types and combinations of media not necessarily ideas about concept or content.
Exactly - we all have our own interests based on who we are - they are all valid
Many thanks Louise. This is bringing me insights I need and I am looking forward to attending your free course.
I'm looking forward to it too!
thank you for giving permission to be who i am!! i too love lots of color & busyness. it makes my heart sing. cynthia
You are so welcome!
I’m so excited to take your course! I missed it last year.
Yay! Thank you!
Thank you so much for youre beautiful soul ))))
You are so welcome
You are just wonderful and I'm so looking forward to this course! Do you have any advise for a watercolorist in regards to free play and finding your focus from your play? Seems like some sort of overall plan needs to be in place fairly early if it's gonna turn out in the end. This question is about making a painting. I know I can play freely in an exercise :-)
I am no watercolour expert I am afraid - but this seems to be a fascinating question for you to explore. As artists we need a question to answer ...this could be yours :)
Hi Louise, it seems like what you’re saying is applicable to most fine art. Presently I’m creating collage with stitch, 3D mixed media stitch, and 3D tissue paper sculpture with mixed media. I’m signed up for the taster course and eager to see if my areas of interest are enhanced by your course. (I painted in the past.) Are there any multi-mixed media artists that have taken last year's course doing it again this year? Thank you for all you do.
I'm sure there are - we have al sorts of artists. My course really isn't about any one medium (although I paint) - it's more about mindset.
@@ThisPaintingLife Ah, yes, mindset. That's good. Looking forward to it. Thank you for helping all of us past and present.
I love to hear talking about this! I have been "doodling" in abstracts and so far i dont like anything i have done. I tried to abstract a landscape it went terribly! How do we access your course? is it on Facebook? I'm in Boston USA so the time difference will be 5 hours ahead? Thank you Louise!
The link to her free course is in the description for this video, Fatima :)
So looking forward to breaking out of being anal and detail oriented in painting. I was always successful in technical drawing and graphic design - this is where I hope to explore the emotion expression. As you explained in other videos, I am very sensitive and emotional and tend to bottle it up with full awareness.
I also tend to give up partway through a painting because I don’t like the work. I love the video you did where you said you were scared and then covered a painting over with black and I think I even heard you “pissed off” and slammed your brush to paint over a particularly annoying area! Yay I’m not the only one!
Definitely not the only one!
Hi Louise have you any idea what time of the day your free course will be ? I'm in Australia so trying to work out the time its on so I can join you.
Everything is being recorded, so you can just sign in when you’re ready!
If you add your name to the list, you'll be sent the detailed schedule. As Evetei commented, everything is recorded so watch at your leisure if you can't make it live
good advice. !
Glad you think so!
Hi,Louise
If your courses is free I would like to be a part of this.
Hi Natty, if you're not already subscribed, subscribe to my mailing list at www.louisefletcherart.com/contact to hear next time I have a free course running
@@ThisPaintingLife
Would like to join
Chris Atkinson
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎨
interesting ... ive just subscribed
Welcome aboard!
I can never open any of your UA-cam videos. I get an error message. Is it because I am using Safari? I will try Firefox
Yes, it could be your browser or device settings. Trying on another device or in another browser may help
if i press subscribe does that mean i have joined the course. not computer savy at all
Will you be teaching this course you speak of again?
Yes - later this year :)
i have fallen in love with you (dont worry, not in a weird way) :)
haha - thank you :)