I used to try to make realistic paintings because that’s what everyone else in my art club was doing, but I hated it more and more. I started making abstract mixed media work and I finally like to sit down and make art again. I never get bored and never have to struggle for ideas, never stress about what it’s supposed to look like. I don’t know that I’ve ever mastered anything, but it’s way better to make art that I love because I will make more of it. Thanks for this video, it makes me feel less guilty for doing what’s “easy.”
@@KaciCreates mastery (if that is something you want because it isn’t something we all have to strive for or towards) comes from making. And it’s a whole lot easier to make when we enjoy it! Thanks so much for sharing.
This is truly something I haven't thought about enough. I have found abstract / expressive art to be easiest. But I'm always feeling like my expressive art looks unfinished. Sometimes I paint very intensely and very quickly like I'm in a frenzy but then I don't feel satisfied with the work even when it comes more naturally.
I use mail paper. If the back is empty then I create art on them. Once I done coloring the art work I turn them into digital. Throw away the paper, and save it on my flash drive. I don't like clutter so I just save things on flash drives. 😊
I have grown into visual, audio arts. I was a bit discouraged when I saw other people's art work, or heard their music. I thought I needed expensive synths, and wall racks of mixers. I didn't. I thought I needed an expensive digital audio work station to create master pieces. I didn't. I use my phone camera to capture images. I also create art work with certain applications. I draw simple things then use color pencils, or water color paints. I use magic markers too. Someone told me my art work reminded them of Paul Klee. I didn't even know him. I just create art that I'm comfortable with. Complicated things are not my thing. I stick with what I know, and build from there. I only use paper for my art work.
I call drawing my "wheelhouse" because it's the art I've been doing since childhood. Currently, I'm using my wheelhouse skills to expand my skills in other areas, to learn to draw with a brush as the beginning of a painting.
Style, like handwriting is not to be sought after, but rather comes through endless application and discovery of process that suits the individual temperament. People say 'I love your style'. I'm like 'what?'. I don't see it. It's grown with my development as an artist.
@@kenneth1767 you can absolutely, strategically develop your voice and style. It can also be part of an organic process. There is not one way to find your style. As I say in here, your style is part of you and you can become more aware of what you do that’s making your art uniquely yours and double down on it. Thanks so much for watching and sharing!
I disagree with this hugely. I chose my style consciously and made efforts to bring the design in my head onto the page. It didn't come naturally at all.
@@RachelJacksonArt thanks Rachel. I too have been very conscious in my choices to communicate style. It’s one reason I think it’s important to talk about this - we have agency to make the art it doesn’t have to be something we wait to see.
I can’t say that anything really comes easy for me. But there are subject that come with less mental effort. I may be bored of portraits, but I can lean into the familiar subject matter and just focus on the medium (watercolor, inks, marker etc)
I used to try to make realistic paintings because that’s what everyone else in my art club was doing, but I hated it more and more. I started making abstract mixed media work and I finally like to sit down and make art again. I never get bored and never have to struggle for ideas, never stress about what it’s supposed to look like. I don’t know that I’ve ever mastered anything, but it’s way better to make art that I love because I will make more of it. Thanks for this video, it makes me feel less guilty for doing what’s “easy.”
@@KaciCreates mastery (if that is something you want because it isn’t something we all have to strive for or towards) comes from making. And it’s a whole lot easier to make when we enjoy it! Thanks so much for sharing.
This is truly something I haven't thought about enough. I have found abstract / expressive art to be easiest. But I'm always feeling like my expressive art looks unfinished. Sometimes I paint very intensely and very quickly like I'm in a frenzy but then I don't feel satisfied with the work even when it comes more naturally.
@@NadyaBabichArt perhaps sticking with it would allow you to dig deeper and spend more time figuring out what finished means for your work?
Such great advice. I enjoyed making pictures out of recycled paper. It always felt too easy. Maybe I’ll explore it again.
@@mistys7170 oooh yes!!!
I use mail paper. If the back is empty then I create art on them. Once I done coloring the art work I turn them into digital. Throw away the paper, and save it on my flash drive. I don't like clutter so I just save things on flash drives. 😊
I do this as well, plus a healthy dose of acrylic paint. It brings me great joy 😊
@@creativebeanart sounds fab!
@@normapadro420 that sounds like a fun process
I agree wholeheartedly with what you have said. Thank you now I have a direction in which to go.
I have grown into visual, audio arts. I was a bit discouraged when I saw other people's art work, or heard their music. I thought I needed expensive synths, and wall racks of mixers. I didn't. I thought I needed an expensive digital audio work station to create master pieces. I didn't. I use my phone camera to capture images. I also create art work with certain applications. I draw simple things then use color pencils, or water color paints. I use magic markers too. Someone told me my art work reminded them of Paul Klee. I didn't even know him. I just create art that I'm comfortable with. Complicated things are not my thing. I stick with what I know, and build from there. I only use paper for my art work.
@@normapadro420 love this for you! People assume it all has to be super expensive but we can always find a way.
This is such a profound truth and like you said it’s pervasive……and I have never applied it to my art. Thank you ❤
@@mbalberts yay!!! I’m so glad this could help.
I call drawing my "wheelhouse" because it's the art I've been doing since childhood. Currently, I'm using my wheelhouse skills to expand my skills in other areas, to learn to draw with a brush as the beginning of a painting.
@@donnadrialo3990 sounds wonderful 🥳🥳🥳
Really appreciated this video. I'm about to rethink my own practice... timely advice. Thanks.
@@rosemarypilgrim4589 I’m so glad this could help.
Style, like handwriting is not to be sought after, but rather comes through endless application and discovery of process that suits the individual temperament. People say 'I love your style'. I'm like 'what?'. I don't see it. It's grown with my development as an artist.
@@kenneth1767 you can absolutely, strategically develop your voice and style. It can also be part of an organic process. There is not one way to find your style. As I say in here, your style is part of you and you can become more aware of what you do that’s making your art uniquely yours and double down on it.
Thanks so much for watching and sharing!
I disagree with this hugely. I chose my style consciously and made efforts to bring the design in my head onto the page. It didn't come naturally at all.
@@RachelJacksonArt thanks Rachel. I too have been very conscious in my choices to communicate style. It’s one reason I think it’s important to talk about this - we have agency to make the art it doesn’t have to be something we wait to see.
I can’t say that anything really comes easy for me. But there are subject that come with less mental effort.
I may be bored of portraits, but
I can lean into the familiar subject matter and just focus on the medium (watercolor, inks, marker etc)
@@johnestock7283 that works too. I like how you use the conversation here as a starting point for your own reflection and action.
Soft pastels are easy for me, but I avoid using them because of the difficulties with framing or preserving the artwork
Commit to finding easy solutions for these. They DO exist. You’ll be so glad you did.
@@andyhamilton9459 I second this. You’ve got this @carolbailie9897!