Omg.... I had to stop watching to say this: You are beautiful. You are real. You are human. I did not subscribe because you have perfect cheekbones, or manage to paint only on canvas and not yourself...or because you are graceful and perfect. We all have these frustrating, off feeling, maddening days...it colors all we do and produce. I subscribed because you are real and I feel you have something to say. Thank you for posting even though it was uncomfortable, we appreciate that you are sharing your reality-because we surely relate with it!
haha don't worry I'm not always like this.....I only posted this as i was asked to by another subscriber. When I'm not in great painting mood and Im asked to do a voice over on a video that didn't turn out as I hoped, it's gonna be critical and beyond. That's the reality of what goes on behind the scenes on a bad painting day 😂😂😂 everything becomes annoying and frustrating. I thank you for your continued support!
You are certainly not alone. It is so refreshing to hear you explaining what so many of us feel from time to time. Painting and horses. Yike. I have had lots of falls from lots of horses and my knees and back have suffered. This kind of painting is very physical so that may have been part of what hampered you that day. Anyway. I have enjoyed watching this. thank you. The painting has far more energy than you were feeling. Brilliant.
yes the fall most likely impacted me on this day but there are several days where I haven't fallen and still get in my head and can't find my way through.
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist there is probably a shift going on in you, a change. Maybe your work is trying to push you into past your comfort zone. Annoying I know but necessary sometimes don't you think? Otherwise we wouldn't develop.
I sincerely appreciate you sharing your “off” day. You are right when all you see is peoples successes and it makes you feel like a failure in your own work. Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤
LOVE this!!! This was the most amazing demonstration of artistic genius! It meant a lot to me to hear your insight and process! I sure hope you recovered from your fall! I have been in a similar process and relate to what is happening as you paint. I love your work and I love your vulnerability! You gave me a big piece of hope today, so thank you for talking about this in such depth-“I wrecked the painting”-I’ve had that thought hundreds of times! I think you’re right on!❤
Hi Lori, great to see you and don't beat yourself up - this video is so beneficial to all of us who have more bad than good painting sessions. Much appreciation for keeping it honest.
Thank you Ann that's exactly the point of the video. Making art can be a challenge and even though it may seem easy looking from a far, many artist struggle behind the scenes.
Why did I buy a horse…… why am I living in the country ……😂 you are hilarious 😂 So happy I found you . Think I ‘ll buy some paint and brushes and stuff ✌🏼🥰
I have to give you the massive amount of credit you deserve, your FEARLESSNESS is so inspiring, I appreciate you so much I can't even find the words to express it. All my life people have called me fearless, and I can be, but I am humbled by you. I'm so grateful to you for sharing this, YOU ROCK!!!!!
Oh gosh you are too kind thank you so much!! This video was probably the hardest one I decided to share. But I know someone some where out there is feeling like me and it will help them see that we all have good and bad days and that’s perfectly normal.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing the "ugly, behind the scene" moments even as it may be painful for you to watch and share. I SO appreciate your honesty and transparency of a day in the life of an artist. P.S. I LOVE your rambles of all the stuff in your head. It is TRUTH, it is reality. Be blessed, you are not alone.
I think your an absolute BadAss and I know the point of the video is to show that you struggle just like others do but most ppl only show the good things and that takes a lot of courage to show the bad days but i enjoy watching every video you put out bc I admire you and all of your work .Your work is absolutely beautiful and I'm loving all of it. I have learnt so much from you, keep being a Badass , ,,,your so awesome!!!!
Seriously Lori - watching this is so healing as an artist - to see your process and get insight into your inner processes on an off painting day is really so helpful. Thank you for sharing this.
I’m right there with you! I get so frustrated! People think that abstract is easy. Not for me. Keep going, I know I’m not alone. Thank you for sharing your experience. ❤️🤗
You’re a treasure. Thank you for sharing with us your true feelings, thoughts, and emotions as you physically take us through your process of painting really interesting works. Showing the vulnerability is relatable. We don’t all have great painting days (and even your bad days are still really good) yet we stay in the game because we love it. Sometimes the piece that isn’t working becomes at a later date the gem of the collection. I, too, work on multiple canvases not just for trying time but to revisit with fresh eyes. Overworking can be such a drag but I feel like we do that because there is that chance that something is going to happen that works. It’s all part and parcel of creativity. I’m so glad there’s someone out here on UA-cam keeping it real. You’re fabulous. Thank you ❤
I had a day like this yesterday. It rarely happens but when it does I tell myself that it will pass and I try not to have any expectations for that time. In two hours or in a few days it will pass and I will have a very creative experience that simply wows me. And you are a lovely woman just as you are!
I LOVE this! As a brand-new painter/artist, I only have a fewii like! LOL Still learning how to tell when it goes bad. I don't even feel bad anymore when it turns out awful, I just white it out and start over-and call it a learning experience!
Hi Lori! This is really a gem of a video! This is the most authentic view and narration I have seen in UA-cam. Thank you sharing your experiences and being honest with working with paint and other tools and dealing with one own’s mind while creating arts of work. You create beautiful art and your narration was beautiful and art of in itself. Thank you for helping others🙏
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist The Art was eye catching as well! I will look at more of your videos. I would leave a little smiley but I don't know how lol. Imagine I have if you would.
This is such a truthful video to see how hard it is to do these incredible abstracts you do. I appreciate it so much. And I love everything about you. Your work is great and I could be half as articulate as you are I would be happy. I can hardly string two words together about my work.
I think you are absolutely beautiful! A dancing goddess 🎉 I love your honesty and I dance as I paint and sing and blast all kinds of music. Love your videos! ❤
Brilliant video! I had one of those bad days yesterday. Almost everything I tried took the painting backwards. So useful to be reminded that some days are just like that. Today is another day; on we go. Thank you for sharing.
Oh boy...overthinking is so much fun 🙄being a Virgo myself I sure can fall into that way of thinking at times. I have to say, halfway through the video I'm loving the colors!
haha exactly and yes me watching it back I loved it too but I was too in my head to see it. Walking away sometimes is still hard for me when I'm stuck in my head.
Truly appreciate how honest this video is! All artists have days like these! You showed up and kept going! Love the creative process and final painting
Sometimes we have to do things that aren’t easy to push ourselves forward. I’m one of those people that just keeps pushing through the growing pain to get where I want to go next. Landscape orientation is a desire size for my sellers so even though it’s harder for me the more I practise it the easier it will get.
This video was very helpful! My big canvas has my frustration painted all over it. Layers of mistakes. Thanks for being real and sharing your adventures.
I love the way you apply paint with abandon! I was thinking how I would love to be that brave...lol I'll have to work up to that. And please don't be hard on yourself. We all have those unfavorite days; and it's so good to see that you're carrying on. Kudos to you!
haha thankful I don't live in that place all the time. I had a subscriber that wanted to see want I considered a bad painting day, so I decided to this share this one.
I am so glad I found you on here! Your thoughts are SO similar to mine when I’m working! I love color and I can see in my imagination where these pieces would be beautiful in someone’s home or office! I just need to find the right audience and learn how to post on social media platforms and find the right sites. I’m 63 and just quit my job to become a full time artist. I have a small wall in a very popular vintage shop in my town. I’m 2 months into it and my rent has been paid so far by odds and ends sales. (They suggested to have other items as ‘fluff’) I’ve only sold 2 paintings but I’m hoping Christmas traffic will boost some art sales. Anyway, I think you are my kindred spirit! Thanks for the encouragement and honesty!
This a great video showing that artists actually do have bad days or make mistakes. Too many , like you said , show their best work . The colours are awesome in this. I love your work! Thank you for sharing this one ❤️
Thanks Lori I agree bad days happen to all of us. I'm confident enough in myself to show my bad days lol Its normal and we learn so much from having them and I think our work gets bad because of them.
Your a warrior woman trying to flow after your fall ...and ps you might think it's not a flattering angle for you ..but I think your beautiful..I understand the discomfort...raw real and honest realistic energy ...love it
Hi Lori. Well, if I could paint a 'world map' (personally, I can't see it at all...) like that after slipping over and hurting myself, I would be very pleased with myself..... the fall probably fractured your energy. I hope you are feeling better after these few days have passed. I love love love your art - you manage to produce something amazing even on your 'off days'. Thank you very sharing your vulnerabilities, you are very brave. Please keep videos coming - I could watch you paint all day. Cheers, DT (NZ)
Love this video! It wasn't so much about your painting, it was meant more for our everyday reality when stuck in a stubborn mood. We all have this days! Love the orange!! Love your work. Thank you!🎨😍
Dear Lori. Today is 9/24/23 and I found this video seven months after you put it out there. How lovely and courageous you are to share it and what a blessing it is. In fact, I just came across some of your two-year-old videos for the first time yesterday, and they have been incredibly helpful. Thank you so much. Sent you an Instagram message. Hope you get it.
Thank you for sharing this honest and real experience. You are so awesome to let us see this, it makes me realize that even professional artist have a day that is not great for painting. Somehow I always felt that once you became a professional artist, everyday it would be so easy to paint. You have encouraged me and helped me to not give up. Bless you!!!!!
Thanks, thanks and once again- THANKS!!! I really needed to see that everyone have the bad days time to time. Even the professionals. I’m in the beginning of my artistic journey and going to be representing on a art fair and have big issues with frustration. Thank you for being so transparent and true ❤
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I can totally relate. Thank you for always keeping things real. Hearty congratulations on your Tri-Art affiliation.🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for sharing this dose of reality. Exceptionally relatable. I felt your pain as you painted, and as you watched yourself painting. I find that feeling of cringiness (real word?) nearly intolerable. This video has shown me a new way to deal with it - straight on, with grace and a little humor. Appreciated!
REALLY Nice to see you. Missed your videos. This is a great piece Lori. Sorry you hurt yourself. I am having the same slippery weather you have here outside Buffalo
Lori, this was a great video! Yes, we all have bad painting days... just comes with the territory! You're so right about working on several paintings at once! LOVE your paintings, by the way!🥰
haha, I have been here SOOOO MANY TIMES! I love your pure honesty on how real it is to have off days. You are such an inspiring honest and real artist. I hope you have a better day soon, I'm wishing myself too. I haven't painted in months, been in such a funk and inside my head. I blame it on the long winters here in AB. haha I've done videos of myself and the raw truth of swear words happen too often when I've been in this mood. Hope you feel better Lori. Much luv from AB.
Oh I’m sure the cows next door hear me somedays with all my curse words yelling at my canvas. 🤣🤣🤣 I’m so done with winter!!! Alberta has to be worse I don’t think I could manage it. I like the warmth of the sun
Lori! It is so good to see you back on UA-cam and had to catch up. Your absolutely right about the process and the emotional journey you go through on just one painting. Sure their are good things that happen in a painting, but their are even more bad things, mistakes, and most of all emotions that I go through. I love to paint but each painting I do can be emotionally draining and at times suck the creativity and inspiration right out of me. It feels like WWIII on the canvas and in my mind, but I would have it no other way as every painting and every brush stroke has a story of an incredible journey to a finished painting. Might take a peek on Instagram for you, missed your video's good your back.
I am so glad you showed this video. I follow you on IG and you sell so many paintings (Yeah) but makes me wonder if you ever have bad times. Now I know you have bad days too.
Thanks for sharing your inner creativity...that s so brave of you ! Helping a lot to see you "fail" and finally get it done👍I watch so much yt videos that look perfect :they are fake and misleading Bye.Do in 🗼🙏👋
Lori, your videos have been so inspiring to me. It’s been a year since my last abstract painting. I want to get back into it but I was wondering if you provide any courses online or if you have any advice on learning more on abstract painting. ❤
Hello sweet Lady! When you are finished your paintings….do you varnish them, leave them without any coating or what do you use? I love that you are so honest and I don’t feel alone being frustrated! Sometimes mine just looks like mish mosh😅! Don’t be hard on yourself…we all have crap days painting!
Damn - Germany was looking so good and you just destroyed it! Haha. Love watching you do your thing and it’s so helpful to hear that artists w your talent level feel all the frustrations also. Thanks for sharing :)
Love that you’re saying what you’re feeling. Can you imagine if other artists over the centuries could tell us what they were thinking as they painted…… Poor Vincent … could have been thinking about starry starry night like this MERDE ! Too many blasted stars …… I hate them. I think I’ll cut my ear off 😱
Hallo from Norway🎨🥰 So happy to see this❤ When i found this just now, I come from my studio and I am so frustrert over my big canvas i woorking with and nothing feels good😭🤪And just like you i sing and dance but it did not work. Also feels I have waist mutch paint,but i hope in the end it will be fine🙏🏼🙏🏼💪🏼🎨Thanks❤
"No artist is pleased... There is only a queer divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others." - Martha Graham Thanks for this video. Good to be reminded, again and again, that struggle and making mistakes is actually a necessary and valuable part of an endlessly developing creative process, just as it is a vital and meaningful part of an evolving life. I love your work. Even if you think it looks like maps, lol.
Oh how I can relate! My cheap easel broke yesterday while painting, knocking a bottle of gesso everywhere... Your easel looks nice and sturdy, can I ask what brand it is and where you got it? Thanks!
Not alone-somedays I start something & it's totally blah-other times I think I'm done only to paint over the whole thing with gesso & start new. But then there are the days when everything comes together with no regard of what I'm doing. Hills & Valleys as my friend has told me.
Dear Lori, what a great video. I’m from Germany and recently started painting and you are a great inspiration. What I’d like to know, when you work on a painting with multiple layers, don’t you have to let dry the layer underneath first? I’m a bit confused because your colors don’t seem to smear/mix? Thank you so much
I had exactly the same kind of day today😂. I’m not painting as much lately because my energy needs to be in another area and I lose everything when I’m away from my studio. I feel as if I’ll never will have another great painting in me.
Lol...I feel your pain. I have a canvas from the last few weeks that I was trying to do an abstract on...and it just wasn't working. Three paintings on it and still not working. I set that canvas aside and started a new canvas painting a pelican. It came together in just a few sittings. Go figure.....lol
isn't it funny how that works. That happens to me all the time. Every this piece happened the same thing happened to me. I was so inspired I forgot to hit the record button and capture that moment. arrrgh
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist girl, my feet are my biggest medical PIA...broke a bone I didn't even know existed LOL. Glad you share your art with us, love your humor!
I’m not always like how I am in this video. But this is reality and I wanted you all to know that I have bad days too. 😊 this video was never to be shared but I was asked to share it by one of my insta subscribers. She wanted to see what a bad painting day was like for me. I recorded it hoping it would be a good painting session lol
I enjoyed watching your creation evolve. Please stop being hard on yourself. If you were commentating this video for someone else, you would never point out their cheek bones, silly girl. As you would commentate for others, you would critique their work in a less critical way, again, silly girl. We watch because we love your art, your style, your love of art. Enjoy it all beautiful fellow Canadian.
Ha ha it’s hard to watch yourself back in videos and comment on them. I’m also the type of person that speaks from the heart so when I’m making a voice over what I what in the moment is raw and real. Hence the critical nature I have about myself. But I was also in an I can paint well mood and that absolutely affects my mood. I’ve always been hard on myself 🤣🤣🤣
I have been painting since 1968 and I can tell you every painting is only one brush stroke away from being a disaster or a masterpiece. I love it when I paint a painting that doesn't work as it becomes the background launching board to create something incredible. The problem I see is too many bits of color with no clear focus. All the colors are the same value. too many drips do not ad interest. You have the beginning of a great painting stop thinking too much on what goes where. Put on your favorite music and listen and enjoy and let the brush paint itself. You have to stop thinking too hard. When you remove the control great things will happen. Start by painting with your other hand. Onward you great artist!
haha I agree one brush stroke away and yes I love using my disasters for backgrounds. for future paintings. I showed this video simply so my followers know that even professional artist struggle from time to time. Not everything we see online is as it seems 😊🥰
Oh Lori, why oh why are you there when what you are feeling is so angry and disconnected. I know there's a school of thought that says to stick with it and work through it but I don't see the point....unless you have a thing for angst. Why not leave and go indulge yourself in something that excites you and brings you joy or pleasure? Just wondering 🤔
Omg.... I had to stop watching to say this:
You are beautiful. You are real. You are human. I did not subscribe because you have perfect cheekbones, or manage to paint only on canvas and not yourself...or because you are graceful and perfect.
We all have these frustrating, off feeling, maddening days...it colors all we do and produce.
I subscribed because you are real and I feel you have something to say.
Thank you for posting even though it was uncomfortable, we appreciate that you are sharing your reality-because we surely relate with it!
haha don't worry I'm not always like this.....I only posted this as i was asked to by another subscriber. When I'm not in great painting mood and Im asked to do a voice over on a video that didn't turn out as I hoped, it's gonna be critical and beyond. That's the reality of what goes on behind the scenes on a bad painting day 😂😂😂 everything becomes annoying and frustrating. I thank you for your continued support!
You are certainly not alone. It is so refreshing to hear you explaining what so many of us feel from time to time. Painting and horses. Yike. I have had lots of falls from lots of horses and my knees and back have suffered. This kind of painting is very physical so that may have been part of what hampered you that day. Anyway. I have enjoyed watching this. thank you. The painting has far more energy than you were feeling. Brilliant.
yes the fall most likely impacted me on this day but there are several days where I haven't fallen and still get in my head and can't find my way through.
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist there is probably a shift going on in you, a change. Maybe your work is trying to push you into past your comfort zone. Annoying I know but necessary sometimes don't you think? Otherwise we wouldn't develop.
I sincerely appreciate you sharing your “off” day. You are right when all you see is peoples successes and it makes you feel like a failure in your own work. Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤
My pleasure I!!!! I have several of these days it’s absolutely normal
LOVE this!!! This was the most amazing demonstration of artistic genius! It meant a lot to me to hear your insight and process! I sure hope you recovered from your fall! I have been in a similar process and relate to what is happening as you paint. I love your work and I love your vulnerability! You gave me a big piece of hope today, so thank you for talking about this in such depth-“I wrecked the painting”-I’ve had that thought hundreds of times! I think you’re right on!❤
shit, same here, i just discovered this wonderful lady artist.
Hi Lori, great to see you and don't beat yourself up - this video is so beneficial to all of us who have more bad than good painting sessions. Much appreciation for keeping it honest.
Thank you Ann that's exactly the point of the video. Making art can be a challenge and even though it may seem easy looking from a far, many artist struggle behind the scenes.
We all have these days, so good that you show this. I think it helps a lot of artists, including me. So thanks a lot. Happy weekend! ❤
I agree even though it was hard for me to post it here I know some artists will find comfort in it.
Why did I buy a horse…… why am I living in the country ……😂 you are hilarious 😂 So happy I found you . Think I ‘ll buy some paint and brushes and stuff ✌🏼🥰
hahaha well i'm no longer in the country. I just moved to a small town. I still have my horse. lol He stayed on the farm.
You have no idea how fun this was to watch!! It’s rare to see someone just say
I Suck!! Although to me it’s beautiful
That was so precious. A beautiful 21 minutes. Thank you for your generosity,
I have to give you the massive amount of credit you deserve, your FEARLESSNESS is so inspiring, I appreciate you so much I can't even find the words to express it. All my life people have called me fearless, and I can be, but I am humbled by you. I'm so grateful to you for sharing this, YOU ROCK!!!!!
Oh gosh you are too kind thank you so much!! This video was probably the hardest one I decided to share. But I know someone some where out there is feeling like me and it will help them see that we all have good and bad days and that’s perfectly normal.
All of this is so relatable Lori! The fluorescent colors added were amazing !
Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing the "ugly, behind the scene" moments even as it may be painful for you to watch and share. I SO appreciate your honesty and transparency of a day in the life of an artist. P.S. I LOVE your rambles of all the stuff in your head. It is TRUTH, it is reality. Be blessed, you are not alone.
I think your an absolute BadAss and I know the point of the video is to show that you struggle just like others do but most ppl only show the good things and that takes a lot of courage to show the bad days but i enjoy watching every video you put out bc I admire you and all of your work .Your work is absolutely beautiful and I'm loving all of it. I have learnt so much from you, keep being a Badass , ,,,your so awesome!!!!
Thank you for sharing your work and your process with us. 💕
Seriously Lori - watching this is so healing as an artist - to see your process and get insight into your inner processes on an off painting day is really so helpful. Thank you for sharing this.
so glad you enjoyed it!!!
Lori you’re such an amazing talent.
I’m right there with you! I get so frustrated! People think that abstract is easy. Not for me. Keep going, I know I’m not alone. Thank you for sharing your experience. ❤️🤗
they are absolutely not easy you are correct! I wanted people to I struggle too.
You’re a treasure. Thank you for sharing with us your true feelings, thoughts, and emotions as you physically take us through your process of painting really interesting works. Showing the vulnerability is relatable. We don’t all have great painting days (and even your bad days are still really good) yet we stay in the game because we love it. Sometimes the piece that isn’t working becomes at a later date the gem of the collection. I, too, work on multiple canvases not just for trying time but to revisit with fresh eyes. Overworking can be such a drag but I feel like we do that because there is that chance that something is going to happen that works. It’s all part and parcel of creativity. I’m so glad there’s someone out here on UA-cam keeping it real. You’re fabulous. Thank you ❤
I love it
Thank you for your honesty in showing your reality.
my pleasure.
I actually love it!
I had a day like this yesterday. It rarely happens but when it does I tell myself that it will pass and I try not to have any expectations for that time. In two hours or in a few days it will pass and I will have a very creative experience that simply wows me. And you are a lovely woman just as you are!
I LOVE this! As a brand-new painter/artist, I only have a fewii like! LOL Still learning how to tell when it goes bad. I don't even feel bad anymore when it turns out awful, I just white it out and start over-and call it a learning experience!
that is such a great attitude to have!! That will help you go further in this process
Hi Lori! This is really a gem of a video! This is the most authentic view and narration I have seen in UA-cam. Thank you sharing your experiences and being honest with working with paint and other tools and dealing with one own’s mind while creating arts of work. You create beautiful art and your narration was beautiful and art of in itself. Thank you for helping others🙏
The angle is definitely flattering!
😂🤪😊
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist The Art was eye catching as well! I will look at more of your videos. I would leave a little smiley but I don't know how lol. Imagine I have if you would.
This is such a truthful video to see how hard it is to do these incredible abstracts you do. I appreciate it so much. And I love everything about you. Your work is great and I could be half as articulate as you are I would be happy. I can hardly string two words together about my work.
I think you are absolutely beautiful! A dancing goddess 🎉 I love your honesty and I dance as I paint and sing and blast all kinds of music. Love your videos! ❤
awww thank you so much ❤️
Brilliant video! I had one of those bad days yesterday. Almost everything I tried took the painting backwards. So useful to be reminded that some days are just like that. Today is another day; on we go. Thank you for sharing.
Oh boy...overthinking is so much fun 🙄being a Virgo myself I sure can fall into that way of thinking at times. I have to say, halfway through the video I'm loving the colors!
haha exactly and yes me watching it back I loved it too but I was too in my head to see it. Walking away sometimes is still hard for me when I'm stuck in my head.
I actually am loving this!!!
Awwww thanks
To me, i thought it was beautiful.
As always, thank you for sharing your process.
I loved it, I think I would have found people in there. I loved it anyway, it is gorgeous and the colors were wonderful.
Us artists all have these days. But I love the progression of colors! Hope you feel better soon.
Oh I'm all better. this video was from a few weeks ago. I was very lucky that fall could have been so much worse.
With creativity, honesty, and reality this is an awesome video! Thanks for sharing, hope you feeling ok! Great to see you doing videos again!
Thank you so much Daphne! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Im completely fine thank goodness as that fall could have been so much worse.
Thanks for sharing. Some days are just frustrating. Definitely think the advice about multiple paintings helps. 👍
Oh glad to hear and yes we all have bad days.
Sometimes you just need to paint out your frustrations and it is still a beautiful painting with so much emotion in it 🥰
Yes very true....and thank you
Truly appreciate how honest this video is! All artists have days like these! You showed up and kept going!
Love the creative process and final painting
Days?!!!…I go through weeks!🤣always appreciate your honestly Lori!!🥰
Oh I have that too trust me....
Thank you so much for sharing and for your honesty.
Love your bold colors! You are so inspiring 😍
Maybe switch from landscape to portrait to get off the map feeling?
Hope you feel better soon, big hug!
Sometimes we have to do things that aren’t easy to push ourselves forward. I’m one of those people that just keeps pushing through the growing pain to get where I want to go next. Landscape orientation is a desire size for my sellers so even though it’s harder for me the more I practise it the easier it will get.
This was a beautiful journey. Thank you for sharing!
oh gosh thanks so much!
This video was very helpful! My big canvas has my frustration painted all over it. Layers of mistakes. Thanks for being real and sharing your adventures.
Glad it was helpful! I have a few of those paintings in the studio too lol. It's all part of the process.
Loved this, thanks for sharing lori 👍🏻 mistakes are the best way to learn.
They absolutely are!
I love the way you apply paint with abandon! I was thinking how I would love to be that brave...lol I'll have to work up to that.
And please don't be hard on yourself. We all have those unfavorite days; and it's so good to see that you're carrying on. Kudos to you!
Omggg, from one artist to another I so very much appreciate you sharing this 🖤
Oh I’m so glad!! We all have those days.
This was very helpful for those of us that live in the 'misery loves company' place but sorry you had a bad day. TY for sharing.
haha thankful I don't live in that place all the time. I had a subscriber that wanted to see want I considered a bad painting day, so I decided to this share this one.
I am so glad I found you on here! Your thoughts are SO similar to mine when I’m working! I love color and I can see in my imagination where these pieces would be beautiful in someone’s home or office! I just need to find the right audience and learn how to post on social media platforms and find the right sites. I’m 63 and just quit my job to become a full time artist. I have a small wall in a very popular vintage shop in my town. I’m 2 months into it and my rent has been paid so far by odds and ends sales. (They suggested to have other items as ‘fluff’) I’ve only sold 2 paintings but I’m hoping Christmas traffic will boost some art sales. Anyway, I think you are my kindred spirit! Thanks for the encouragement and honesty!
This a great video showing that artists actually do have bad days or make mistakes. Too many , like you said , show their best work . The colours are awesome in this. I love your work! Thank you for sharing this one ❤️
Thanks Lori I agree bad days happen to all of us. I'm confident enough in myself to show my bad days lol Its normal and we learn so much from having them and I think our work gets bad because of them.
Your a warrior woman trying to flow after your fall ...and ps you might think it's not a flattering angle for you ..but I think your beautiful..I understand the discomfort...raw real and honest realistic energy ...love it
You are too sweet Rebecca Thank you !
You're so genuine Lori....thanks for sharing 🥰🙏
thanks so much for watching Camile!
I see so many people in that! ❤. Yup, see your map too!
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Hi Lori. Well, if I could paint a 'world map' (personally, I can't see it at all...) like that after slipping over and hurting myself, I would be very pleased with myself..... the fall probably fractured your energy. I hope you are feeling better after these few days have passed. I love love love your art - you manage to produce something amazing even on your 'off days'. Thank you very sharing your vulnerabilities, you are very brave. Please keep videos coming - I could watch you paint all day. Cheers, DT (NZ)
Thank you for sharing
Love this video! It wasn't so much about your painting, it was meant more for our everyday reality when stuck in a stubborn mood. We all have this days! Love the orange!! Love your work. Thank you!🎨😍
Dear Lori. Today is 9/24/23 and I found this video seven months after you put it out there. How lovely and courageous you are to share it and what a blessing it is. In fact, I just came across some of your two-year-old videos for the first time yesterday, and they have been incredibly helpful. Thank you so much. Sent you an Instagram message. Hope you get it.
Fascinating to see the process
Oh thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed watching it.
You are a creative & I love your work. Soooo inspiring.
Oh gosh thank you so much 😊
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist ❤
I love these colors 😻
Thanks I did too after the fact haha I could see it when I was in it
Thank you for sharing this honest and real experience. You are so awesome to let us see this, it makes me realize that even professional artist have a day that is not great for painting. Somehow I always felt that once you became a professional artist, everyday it would be so easy to paint. You have encouraged me and helped me to not give up. Bless you!!!!!
Thanks, thanks and once again- THANKS!!! I really needed to see that everyone have the bad days time to time. Even the professionals. I’m in the beginning of my artistic journey and going to be representing on a art fair and have big issues with frustration.
Thank you for being so transparent and true ❤
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I can totally relate. Thank you for always keeping things real. Hearty congratulations on your Tri-Art affiliation.🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for sharing this dose of reality. Exceptionally relatable. I felt your pain as you painted, and as you watched yourself painting. I find that feeling of cringiness (real word?) nearly intolerable. This video has shown me a new way to deal with it - straight on, with grace and a little humor. Appreciated!
lol I still detest watching my videos back. I'm glad you got something useful from this video. 😊❤️
I love it😊
REALLY Nice to see you. Missed your videos. This is a great piece Lori. Sorry you hurt yourself. I am having the same slippery weather you have here outside Buffalo
Ya it was a bit wintery overnight. I can't wait for spring lol And thank you !
Lori you are wonderful ! Love your art . Stay well :) , Dorota
Thank you! You too!
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist It is always a pleasure to see you working on your art . Beautiful artwork Lori
Yes I love that you did that!!! This is a 4 out of 5 day for me! THank you
oh yay for you!!!
I like it
Bad haïr day Lori!!! Never mind its courageous of u to make us a vidéo always a pleasure looking great anyway🌸take good good care of yourself 🌈
Haha thank you so much.
Thank you so much for sharing wuth us this moment. I love your paintings. Go for it 💪💗
Thank you so much!
Lori, this was a great video! Yes, we all have bad painting days... just comes with the territory! You're so right about working on several paintings at once! LOVE your paintings, by the way!🥰
So glad you enjoyed it. I wish it wasn't true best yeppp we all have bad painting days.
haha, I have been here SOOOO MANY TIMES! I love your pure honesty on how real it is to have off days. You are such an inspiring honest and real artist. I hope you have a better day soon, I'm wishing myself too. I haven't painted in months, been in such a funk and inside my head. I blame it on the long winters here in AB. haha I've done videos of myself and the raw truth of swear words happen too often when I've been in this mood. Hope you feel better Lori. Much luv from AB.
Oh I’m sure the cows next door hear me somedays with all my curse words yelling at my canvas. 🤣🤣🤣 I’m so done with winter!!! Alberta has to be worse I don’t think I could manage it. I like the warmth of the sun
Looks flattering to me 😉 I came across u'r channel by watching other abstract artist works & now I'm hooked ....love what u'r doing 🔥🔥👍👍
oh thanks so much !!
Lori! It is so good to see you back on UA-cam and had to catch up. Your absolutely right about the process and the emotional journey you go through on just one painting. Sure their are good things that happen in a painting, but their are even more bad things, mistakes, and most of all emotions that I go through. I love to paint but each painting I do can be emotionally draining and at times suck the creativity and inspiration right out of me. It feels like WWIII on the canvas and in my mind, but I would have it no other way as every painting and every brush stroke has a story of an incredible journey to a finished painting. Might take a peek on Instagram for you, missed your video's good your back.
I am so glad you showed this video. I follow you on IG and you sell so many paintings (Yeah) but makes me wonder if you ever have bad times. Now I know you have bad days too.
Oh I have bad days ALL the time!!
Love your work and you are so honest and funny with the voice-over, deep respect for being so honest, but i did not see a world map. ❤
Thanks for sharing your inner creativity...that s so brave of you ! Helping a lot to see you "fail" and finally get it done👍I watch so much yt videos that look perfect :they are fake and misleading Bye.Do in 🗼🙏👋
yes not everything you see is as it seems.
At 9.11 I loved this painting. But then again I could probably say that at a lot of points Lori.
Thank you so much for telling us about your experience, rather than being a "tutorial" ❤🙏❤
My pleasure!
Lori, your videos have been so inspiring to me. It’s been a year since my last abstract painting. I want to get back into it but I was wondering if you provide any courses online or if you have any advice on learning more on abstract painting. ❤
I'm a new sub. I just have to say I can relate. Lol
Hello sweet Lady! When you are finished your paintings….do you varnish them, leave them without any coating or what do you use? I love that you are so honest and I don’t feel alone being frustrated! Sometimes mine just looks like mish mosh😅! Don’t be hard on yourself…we all have crap days painting!
Damn - Germany was looking so good and you just destroyed it! Haha. Love watching you do your thing and it’s so helpful to hear that artists w your talent level feel all the frustrations also. Thanks for sharing :)
Hahaha your comment made me actually Laugh out loud !!
Love that you’re saying what you’re feeling. Can you imagine if other artists over the centuries could tell us what they were thinking as they painted…… Poor Vincent … could have been thinking about starry starry night like this MERDE ! Too many blasted stars …… I hate them. I think I’ll cut my ear off 😱
that would have been amazing to hear them voice what they were feeling !!!
Hallo from Norway🎨🥰 So happy to see this❤ When i found this just now, I come from my studio and I am so frustrert over my big canvas i woorking with and nothing feels good😭🤪And just like you i sing and dance but it did not work. Also feels I have waist mutch paint,but i hope in the end it will be fine🙏🏼🙏🏼💪🏼🎨Thanks❤
"No artist is pleased... There is only a queer divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others." - Martha Graham
Thanks for this video. Good to be reminded, again and again, that struggle and making mistakes is actually a necessary and valuable part of an endlessly developing creative process, just as it is a vital and meaningful part of an evolving life. I love your work. Even if you think it looks like maps, lol.
THe last line made me giggle. Yes making mistake are a necessary part of the process just like in life. Very well said. 🥰
Oh how I can relate! My cheap easel broke yesterday while painting, knocking a bottle of gesso everywhere... Your easel looks nice and sturdy, can I ask what brand it is and where you got it? Thanks!
Not alone-somedays I start something & it's totally blah-other times I think I'm done only to paint over the whole thing with gesso & start new. But then there are the days when everything comes together with no regard of what I'm doing. Hills & Valleys as my friend has told me.
so true Jackie. It's funny how the hills and valleys come and go
Dear Lori, what a great video. I’m from Germany and recently started painting and you are a great inspiration. What I’d like to know, when you work on a painting with multiple layers, don’t you have to let dry the layer underneath first? I’m a bit confused because your colors don’t seem to smear/mix? Thank you so much
I had exactly the same kind of day today😂. I’m not painting as much lately because my energy needs to be in another area and I lose everything when I’m away from my studio. I feel as if I’ll never will have another great painting in me.
I feel like that too when I have these types of days. It will pass I promise 🥰
Lol...I feel your pain. I have a canvas from the last few weeks that I was trying to do an abstract on...and it just wasn't working. Three paintings on it and still not working. I set that canvas aside and started a new canvas painting a pelican. It came together in just a few sittings. Go figure.....lol
By the way.... I didn't think your painting was bad at all. Love your colours and I don't see countries. 🎨
isn't it funny how that works. That happens to me all the time. Every this piece happened the same thing happened to me. I was so inspired I forgot to hit the record button and capture that moment. arrrgh
it had some moments but I was so stuck in my head I couldn't see them at the time.
Do you dry it at any stage or just keep working?
I wipe out on my stairs...I hear ya!
Oh noooooo I hope nothing serious happened.
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist girl, my feet are my biggest medical PIA...broke a bone I didn't even know existed LOL. Glad you share your art with us, love your humor!
Come on, Lori, be happy about yourself, that poor canvas, hearing all your complains....you are wonderfull!!
I’m not always like how I am in this video. But this is reality and I wanted you all to know that I have bad days too. 😊 this video was never to be shared but I was asked to share it by one of my insta subscribers. She wanted to see what a bad painting day was like for me. I recorded it hoping it would be a good painting session lol
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist yes, I know...🌝
I enjoyed watching your creation evolve. Please stop being hard on yourself. If you were commentating this video for someone else, you would never point out their cheek bones, silly girl. As you would commentate for others, you would critique their work in a less critical way, again, silly girl. We watch because we love your art, your style, your love of art. Enjoy it all beautiful fellow Canadian.
Ha ha it’s hard to watch yourself back in videos and comment on them. I’m also the type of person that speaks from the heart so when I’m making a voice over what I what in the moment is raw and real. Hence the critical nature I have about myself. But I was also in an I can paint well mood and that absolutely affects my mood. I’ve always been hard on myself 🤣🤣🤣
I have been painting since 1968 and I can tell you every painting is only one brush stroke away from being a disaster or a masterpiece. I love it when I paint a painting that doesn't work as it becomes the background launching board to create something incredible. The problem I see is too many bits of color with no clear focus. All the colors are the same value. too many drips do not ad interest. You have the beginning of a great painting stop thinking too much on what goes where. Put on your favorite music and listen and enjoy and let the brush paint itself. You have to stop thinking too hard. When you remove the control great things will happen. Start by painting with your other hand. Onward you great artist!
haha I agree one brush stroke away and yes I love using my disasters for backgrounds. for future paintings. I showed this video simply so my followers know that even professional artist struggle from time to time. Not everything we see online is as it seems 😊🥰
you are not annoying. you may be annoyed and hurting. your art is however inspired.
wearing black.Dont you have a paint coat?
Why not just fill in the black spaces?
🤔Why is it that i was biting my lip the whole video? 🙊🙊 Cool process lory!
Dont understand why al that masked up black spray came to nothing.
Oh Lori, why oh why are you there when what you are feeling is so angry and disconnected. I know there's a school of thought that says to stick with it and work through it but I don't see the point....unless you have a thing for angst. Why not leave and go indulge yourself in something that excites you and brings you joy or pleasure? Just wondering 🤔