21 Why compare your style to others? About weaknesses, ego, expectations and depth in your work

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  • @TamboArtwork
    @TamboArtwork Рік тому +17

    Thank You Titus. An old saying is, "If you are not the lead elephant the view never changes". I don't compare my art to others as I will always be looking at their backside. :D

    • @ninner196
      @ninner196 Рік тому +3

      Oh good it isn’t healthy to compare ourselves in that light. That was also why I disliked forced art competitions in my youth, I thought everyone deserved an award, never smiled for those pictures 😊

  • @billmccaffrey1977
    @billmccaffrey1977 Рік тому +7

    I always appreciate your open commentary as it reflects a part of you and you can see it in your art.

  • @andysmith3307
    @andysmith3307 Рік тому +3

    Thank you, Titus, for stirring in me a long-dormant bud of creativity. I'm so glad you choose to share your thinking and your process. Very generous indeed.

  • @marildetesilva1410
    @marildetesilva1410 Рік тому +2

    My God🎉🎉🎉🎉😮,!!! Beautiful😊

  • @Loonys25
    @Loonys25 Рік тому +13

    Your channel and videos exude a calm that is incredible. Your watercolor art is very fine and detailed, very interesting, they shine a rest very inspiring as I am an artist/drawer myself.
    Best regards

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  Рік тому +2

      Thank you Lausitzer, that’s lovely!

  • @andrewbaker8373
    @andrewbaker8373 Рік тому +5

    Lovely as alway. The cobalt blue along with the warmer Sienna washes to the buildings creates a rich atmosphere and light

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  Рік тому

      Thank you Andrew!

    • @denisevance1045
      @denisevance1045 Рік тому +2

      So enjoy your unique process. So diverse from other UA-cam painting videos that I seem to be watching lately. You are so gifted, thank you for sharing your life in this wonderful medium

  • @Alissafy
    @Alissafy Рік тому +2

    I love that even when i'm painting and not really watching youtube, I can tell when the autoplay function has brought me to a Titus video when I hear the sound of hot water pouring into a teapot haha.

  • @marildetesilva1410
    @marildetesilva1410 Рік тому +1

    Arte 🖼️ Painter Titus Meeuws video good yes wonderful unique😊

  • @grahamwelsh4258
    @grahamwelsh4258 Рік тому +1

    Great as usual Titus have enjoyed another of your presentations and work.

  • @Draw_together
    @Draw_together Рік тому +1

    Very beautiful! Never painted with paint.

  • @janisstewart2885
    @janisstewart2885 3 місяці тому +1

    Love your artist style and absolutely love your wisdom through your artist eye and knowledge.How you look at life through the lens of an artist enjoying the surrounding of a day,painting a scene building or portrait. You have a beautiful way of expressing life. Very big fan of yours Janis Stewart

  • @DeborahWaltenburg
    @DeborahWaltenburg Рік тому +1

    Second video of yours that I've watched, and your light is profound. Captivates my eyeballs!

  • @DanWalterTradeview
    @DanWalterTradeview Рік тому +1

    Another thank you Titus. I like to ease into my days with your videos and later ease out of the day with your videos. Sometimes though I find myself stuck IN your videos and than I can't ease in or out, I'm just there! LOL

  • @stephenoconnell6255
    @stephenoconnell6255 Рік тому +1

    I am not a artist but I really like watching and listening to this fellow he has a great voice and a great way of getting his message over so I will be following along

  • @atelierthhun1165
    @atelierthhun1165 Рік тому +9

    As ever, listening and watching your video has provided food for thought and many possible springboards for experimenting. I especially enjoy how you strive for a balance of accuracy and looseness to convey the feeling of a place. It was also good to have a fascinating interview between two artists that was free of egotism. Many thanks

  • @threetenticlesforward
    @threetenticlesforward Рік тому +1

    I love that when closed captioning is on a lot of the time it says your music is saying thank you. 😂

  • @sandradonofrio413
    @sandradonofrio413 Рік тому

    I’m having a slow afternoon so I’m watching a video I missed. You are so lovely and calm as you paint it puts me in a better place, every time. 🙏

  • @shonabranigan
    @shonabranigan Рік тому +1

    really lovely thank you I am just beginning my drawing journey so this is so helpful

  • @marildetesilva1410
    @marildetesilva1410 Рік тому +1

    Speak The Joy of beautiful Art 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

  • @nawrastS
    @nawrastS Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much for all your amazing videos. Best regards from Iraq🌺

  • @jacipetrie1194
    @jacipetrie1194 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful, thank you for all your effort, information and allowing us to see you work. Very inspiring. I find water colour difficult.
    Jaci Durban, South Africa

  • @skiphoffenflaven8004
    @skiphoffenflaven8004 Рік тому +1

    Man, gorgeous video.

  • @fbraakman
    @fbraakman Рік тому +1

    I like the water reflection of the tower in the plein air sketch. Great video.

  • @vivii794
    @vivii794 Рік тому

    I'm getting addicted to your amazing videos. Dank je wel!

  • @andy_Acuarelas
    @andy_Acuarelas Рік тому +4

    Hace un mes aproximadamente conocí tu trabajo acá en UA-cam, en un principio me parecía que tu trabajo era muy planificado para ser watercolor, porque realizas el trabajo en secciones, nunca había conocido un acuarelista trabajar de esa manera. Un día un tramo, otro día otro y así, yo también pinto acuarela, pero por mi personalidad si no la termino desde que comienzo, no dejo de pensar en esta. Pero tú tienes una personalidad muy calmada y creo que eso te da la ventaja de realizar las pinturas como lo haces, un saludo desde chile, felicitaciones, tu trabajo es muy bueno!!!

    • @ninner196
      @ninner196 Рік тому

      ¿Verdad que si? He pintado toda mi vida pero no ganamos nada andando de prisa. Cada persona es diferente y podemos apreciar nuestro estilo y no tomarnos con tanta seriedad todo el tiempo. Hay mucho que podemos aprender cuando estamos dispuestos a escucharnos unos a otros. Aprecio su comentario porque mi reacción fue igual. Saludos de los Estados Unidos 😊

  • @Loenthall88
    @Loenthall88 Рік тому +2

    I enjoy your work as well as watching your working process. Some of the atmospheric effects are evocative of J. M. W. Turner's watercolors.

  • @malcolmreese7777
    @malcolmreese7777 Рік тому +2

    Hi Titus, since finding you on UA-cam your videos have quickly become my favourite amongst all others I subscribe to. I savour them. Thanks for the time you take to make such wonderful content.

  • @bilaljanart
    @bilaljanart Рік тому +1

    ❤lovely talk and beautiful painting

  • @brianrogersart
    @brianrogersart Рік тому +1

    Such a peaceful video, so well done. I find myself transported to a calm and relaxed place from your videos. The ego. What a setback it is most of the time. I find myself as a somewhat new artist comparing myself with someone else. It’s been a difficult journey to keep myself from doing that. I know it’s not the best thing to do. I’m still trying to find my own style, it’s hard work. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your art world. It’s invaluable to me. Peace Titus!

  • @DingleDingleCasil196
    @DingleDingleCasil196 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful work. Thanks a lot for your show.

  • @demej00
    @demej00 Рік тому +1

    Incredible work.

  • @ninner196
    @ninner196 Рік тому +1

    I threw a bit of water earlier likewise, I was painting rocks and I tried a new watercolor which I quite liked from Daniel Smith called Sodalite genuine. It was frivolous of me to buy it but I really like it for stone and obviously can change or mix the dark blue into another color. Otherwise my palette stays the same especially since I realized that some of the weird named paints are poison to aquatic life. I am very happy for your success with finding a home for your painting. It is beautiful and I love your layering. I appreciate other artists that do cityscapes in their own way but I always thought to myself what’s the hurry to not layer here? And their techniques are great too but too make a watercolor look like an oil painting at least to me that is a treasure and that is why I take my time plus I am recovering from almost losing my life last year which involves a tremendous amount of therapy including dexterity and cognitive retraining. But it is alright. Take care of yourself and a break too, life moves too fast.😊

  • @robertboyce7016
    @robertboyce7016 Рік тому

    Mr. Titus, I cannot thank you enough,. For your tutorials sir. And your time, I am 75 years old i so Iook forward to your tutorils sir, You are one fantastic Artist sir, Full stop, Rob

  • @paintingsofwaves_mikewoning
    @paintingsofwaves_mikewoning Рік тому +1

    Very cool as always. I am intrigued by the salt and the water drops. I get exactly why you put them in but at the same time, I find myself reflecting that I would find it difficult to do so as I don't see it. I am captured by what I see and struggle to find the bravery/ inspiration to stray from it. I guess there is a balance there between reality and artistic license. ANd probably this is exactly what defines the artist... still far to go here but greatful that this video sparked this insight.

  • @dbmoriarty1
    @dbmoriarty1 4 місяці тому

    Thank you Titus, I love your work🎨

  • @Туристизмирамертвых

    Hé Titus! I really like your art. And the more I look at your paintings, the more I like them. Your colour palette is very dainteth and full of allusions to the old european masters. I also like that you are a perfectionist. 😉

  • @stephenwelham
    @stephenwelham Рік тому

    I love your use of a muted palette your paintings for mood and atmosphere are truly excellent kind regards Steve

  • @paul-oram
    @paul-oram Рік тому +1

    Wonderful to watch your progress in realtime on your paintings. It was through watching you for the first time a few months back that I realised that you can build up multiple layers in a painting without it getting muddy. I love the way you build up the play of light over a surface in this way, ie you paint the colour of an object and then the shadow cast on it, that gives the work a real magical quality. Thankyou for taking the time to make these movies.

  • @anick6265
    @anick6265 Рік тому +2

    Je viens de vous découvrir , j aime beaucoup vos toiles et aussi de vous voir a l oeuvre, c est généreux de votre part vous avez tellement de talent! Vous etes un coup de coeur artistique pour moi, merci de partager avec nous…💕🙏

  • @lisajensen1843
    @lisajensen1843 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoyed your interview! Thank you for sharing it!

  • @nancysmitherman9970
    @nancysmitherman9970 Рік тому

    I so enjoy all of your videos. I find them to be relaxing, enlightening, and peaceful. I'm from California, USA and like seeing the interesting buildings that you paint. I paint as a hobby and like learning techniques from you. Have a great weekend!

  • @paulinehughes5325
    @paulinehughes5325 Рік тому +1

    Sweet of you to reply thank you!

  • @dtales77
    @dtales77 Рік тому +1

    As always your work is 👌👌👌 also the music you make is wonderful that track reminds me of some old king crimson album , keep doing that music its very meditative!

  • @kevinheads1459
    @kevinheads1459 Рік тому +1

    Love watching you paint. I'm not a watercolourist I use graphite coloured pencils but think your paintings are amazing.

  • @WisnuAbdAllah
    @WisnuAbdAllah Рік тому +1

    just found your channel, really inspirational

  • @glockenrein
    @glockenrein Рік тому +2

    I only paint for myself, no one else really sees what I paint. I often look at different styles because I often find something that looks fun to try. Enjoying the process is my only goal, the end result isn’t that important for me.

  • @TomWats0n
    @TomWats0n Рік тому +1

    Hi Titus, thank you for another beautiful video and fascinating insight into the working life of an artist. At every opportunity I encourage my fellow students in my painting class to watch your videos, they are very inspiring and instructive. Hartelijk dank, Tom

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  Рік тому

      Hi Tom, that’s great thank you so much!

  • @cammatthewhayes
    @cammatthewhayes Рік тому

    Alan Watts has some interesting things to say about ego in “The Book”. It’s a bit of a different approach toward ego, but comes back to the surrendering of the self to a universe in which we cannot justify having an ego when we exist in such small scale, both in size and in time. I think you’ve said it best, that style is a result. It’s simply how we see the world, but also can be perhaps a mirror of ourselves. When I see your work, I think I see a reflection of my own style in how I perceive what you create. Even though we can see the subject and the same artistic expression of that subject, your work will never look to me as it does to you. Great video as always!

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  Рік тому

      Thanks for your interesting comment. It's true, there is no reality. Not one, but countless realities made by ourselves and shared by ourselves I think. And in the same time we can't know who we are. Have a nice day!

  • @jolly_bean
    @jolly_bean Рік тому +1

    for the QnA, do you use anything to archive watercolor paintings or sketches?

  • @lollyycry
    @lollyycry Рік тому

    How do you inspire me, you are like a reflection of my soul, after yours I always want to try something new in watercolor and improve myself in this, it would be interesting to see landscapes in your performance, because I try to specialize in them, so to speak, to be inspired your work, thank you very much

  • @ramonestradacarbonell9595
    @ramonestradacarbonell9595 Рік тому

    Titus, I don't know, but what you do is very beautiful.

  • @wernermaier4835
    @wernermaier4835 Рік тому +1

    Bist ein wunderbarer Maler 👩‍🎨

  • @djschenck
    @djschenck Рік тому +1

    Titus: Really enjoy your videos, thank you. Can you tell me about your brushes i.e., brand, description. Thx, DS

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  Рік тому

      Hi thank you! In this video I’ll show you my gear: m.ua-cam.com/video/VePjNbccfCo/v-deo.html

  • @gshep3151
    @gshep3151 6 місяців тому

    Amid Hadad is trying to paint like so many other watercolorists like Castagnet, Zbuvich, Peckel just to name a few. They all look the same, your painting style is different than all those artists. Your paintings are bold, exciting and have such a mood, especially the marching band series. They have nothing over you...

  • @ricardomarcelo4564
    @ricardomarcelo4564 Рік тому

    Congratulations Titus, your work is outstanding ! ( is the opinion from another painter )

  • @barbaraschneider5134
    @barbaraschneider5134 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for talking to us. The things that you have shared have helped me be more settled about some thoughts of my own. Would you tell us what paper you use for your watercolors?

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  Рік тому +2

      Thank you Barbara. I use Arches paper. The thickest

    • @barbaraschneider5134
      @barbaraschneider5134 Рік тому

      @@TitusMeeuws thank you, Titus. You must have it in big rolls or sheets. I use the blocks. Really like it.

  • @grahamwelsh4258
    @grahamwelsh4258 Рік тому

    Always a pleasure to see your work Titus. Thanks again

  • @frenchgrama
    @frenchgrama Рік тому +2

    I love to watch your watercolour painting process and I can't help comparing the colours you use compared to the colours I use in my watercolours - your colours are very subtle and muted which relates to the subjects, locations and climate that you are painting - everything here in Brisbane is very bright because we have very, very strong sunlight for 9 months of the year (which makes it extremely difficult to paint and sketch en plein air because not only is there very little shade but you are also battling the humidity for at least 7 months of the year) and my colour palette is much brighter... which I love but I also adore subtle muted colours but whenever I try to paint our Brisbane urban scenes with subtle muted colours my paintings are flat and lifeless.
    I know you paint in oils and I'd like to know of your commissioned works are they all done in watercolours? If so, is it your choosing or the clients choosing? To frame a watercolour painting in Australia through a picture framer is unbelievably expensive, for eg: to frame a ¼ sheet of watercolour using 2 different coloured matt boards with a nice frame would easily cost $350, which makes trying to sell framed watercolours extremely difficult. I have found an online supplier of frames and matt boards who is very reasonably priced and it's the only way I can frame my watercolours by then doing it myself, this costs around $120 which is vastly cheaper than going through a framer. So my next question to you - is it very expensive to frame watercolours in the Netherlands? Are paintings in the Netherlands generally affordable for middle income families?

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  Рік тому +1

      Hi, thanks for your message! Most of my work- and commissioned work- is watercolorpaintings. For a commissioned painting I feel which technique will fit the subject and I recommend this to the client.
      Framing had got more expensive these days, but not as much as in your country. I use ordinary glass, and recommend artglass as an extra option. The mats I cut myself most of the time and then a frame in average size takes me less than 100 dollar

  • @marildetesilva1410
    @marildetesilva1410 Рік тому +1

    Felicitacion🎉🎉🎉🎉😊🎉🎉🎉

  • @paullee4442
    @paullee4442 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful video and discussion. One thing though, I noticed a small dark spot in the middle of one of your camera lenses (3:59 - 10:33 and throughout) that was a bit distracting. Please continue to share your journey, process, and work with us all! THANK YOU!

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  Рік тому +2

      Yes, I saw that dark spot too. It’s in the camera. We’ll see if someone can solve that but they will need the camera and I can’t miss it…

    • @paullee4442
      @paullee4442 Рік тому +1

      @@TitusMeeuws No matter. We can't miss your videos! 😁

    • @mell5111
      @mell5111 Рік тому

      Thank you. I love everything about your videos, which I only discovered today. I feel your humble pace is a good match for me and encourages me to keep pushing. It's so nice to see someone in real time😊

  • @barbaraschneider5134
    @barbaraschneider5134 Рік тому +2

    How could I buy your book? I looked on your web site and clicked on the "Buy Here" , but i really couldn't understand the the Language and could not see instructions in English or for U.S. currency. Thank you.

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  Рік тому

      Hi Barbara, could you please send me a message through the contactpage? Here you go: www.titusmeeuws.com/contact/

  • @vanderleisantananeves4079
    @vanderleisantananeves4079 Рік тому

    Trabalhos incrível parabéns mestre

  • @Marti_Lay
    @Marti_Lay 4 місяці тому +1

    I've worked on smaller pieces but would like to work on larger as I see you do. How do you prepare the large papers so they do not wave or buckle when wetting large areas like the sky? Do you pre wet the back and dry flat or how doyou prepare it?

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  4 місяці тому

      Hi, I always buy the thickest paper I can find. It stays well flat while I'm painting, doesn't need to be pre-wet and stretched!

  • @art_by_alexandre
    @art_by_alexandre Рік тому +1

    Hi Titus, thanks again for the awesome video, it's a joy to watch you working in your studio and your process. As an artist myself it's very inspiring and always makes me want to pick up a brush and paint.
    A quick question, do you stretch your Arches paper or do you use a thicker bond to avoid it buckling?

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  Рік тому +1

      Hi Alexandre, thank you! I prefer the thicker paper so it doesn’t need to be stretched. Saves time 🙂

  • @ambient72
    @ambient72 Рік тому +2

    Titus, many of your comments in your videos, like “You know how to be really honest to your way of experiencing your world…” seem to have implications beyond just the world of the artistic process. Do you ever find your artistic views merging and informing with a broader philosophical perspective of “being”?

  • @melcryarfineart
    @melcryarfineart Рік тому

    Lovely video. Can you include a link to the youtube conversation you refer to at the beginning of the video?

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  Рік тому

      Thanks! Sure, here you go: m.ua-cam.com/video/kSDXyh-IfyU/v-deo.html

  • @zoyadonovska9233
    @zoyadonovska9233 Рік тому

    Nothing compares to you🖌️🎨🧙👄‼️

  • @edinak5805
    @edinak5805 Рік тому

    Hi from Australia. Can I ask how long have you been painting? Your work is amazing.

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  Рік тому

      Hi, I started as a young kid. In 1998 I graduated the Academy of fine arts and started painting daily

  • @nigel4914
    @nigel4914 Рік тому

    Hi from Australia Titus. Really enjoy your videos. Do you consider using vegan papers? Fabriano for example or is Arches integral to your work?

  • @shelleynichols9626
    @shelleynichols9626 Рік тому

    Another Titus video! I love to think about how culture may or may not influence an artistic style and choices in an artistic life. For example, I wonder if your comfort level with taking commissions is a reflection of your Dutch culture. (For context: My husband is from Norway. He moved to the states in 1998.) The communal, "socialist" culture runs deep in Northern Europe. This "conversation" you have with clients is not necessarily a threat to your ego, because the concept of "ego" is different in Northern Europe. Anyway, I used too many quotes and these are just some thoughts. Would love to know your take on it. Have a great weekend!

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  Рік тому

      Hi Shelley. That’s interesting. Here in Holland everyone had his/her own strong or very or too strong opinion. So it’s always appreciated when we talk before I start a commissioned painting

    • @shelleynichols9626
      @shelleynichols9626 Рік тому

      Hi Titus. Thanks for responding. I’m sure it’s a bit overwhelming to reply to so many comments, so I appreciate it 🙏🏻

  • @mister_66
    @mister_66 Рік тому +1

    👍👍👍

  • @arshia1961
    @arshia1961 Рік тому +1

    Lovely weekend to u also.. see you

  • @donnaduhamel6004
    @donnaduhamel6004 Рік тому

    Good talk ❤ thanks

  • @antreb15
    @antreb15 Рік тому

    I'm sure you are aware that many artists will only initial their sketches/plein air, whilst fully signing their full/finished works.

  • @fortheloveofart82
    @fortheloveofart82 Рік тому

    So many bad men in this world. its lovely to find a wonderful kind and talented man. Take note males , this is how you should live your life. ❤

  • @sertov-e3k
    @sertov-e3k 25 днів тому

    Спасибо!!!❤🔥🔥🔥

  • @meredith7236
    @meredith7236 Рік тому

    Aw mumma that's sweet

  • @nicoleheinemeyer
    @nicoleheinemeyer Рік тому

    Very Beautyful, amazing 😮🎨👌By The way: Vegan ❤👍

    • @TitusMeeuws
      @TitusMeeuws  Рік тому

      Thanks Nicole, well vegetarian actually, almost vegan!

  • @markup6394
    @markup6394 Рік тому

    As beautiful as a finished painting is, there is a freshness with plein-air sketches, or sketches in general, that cannot be attained in a second try of the same subject and view. - At least thats my guess.

  • @marildetesilva1410
    @marildetesilva1410 Рік тому +1

    🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉--Brazil

  • @meredith7236
    @meredith7236 Рік тому +1

    Mate U. Need It to eat and commissions push U So do as U wish you do not need to explain yourself

  • @meredith7236
    @meredith7236 Рік тому +2

    Lol nothing wrong with. Aubergine lol

  • @MarkNiceyard
    @MarkNiceyard Рік тому

    Fat spot in the middle of your lens or sensor.

  • @gosnbandar
    @gosnbandar Рік тому

    Why every vegan need to say that he is a vegan, like anybody care abouth that ? Dont worry i will not share my bacon with you i am just interested in watercolor

  • @budakart
    @budakart Рік тому

    Come to Islam n success

    • @mikesamovarov4054
      @mikesamovarov4054 Рік тому +1

      I'm Jewish. Islam is derived from Judaism. Judaism is the only original monotheistic religion, everything else is a sad copy. I recommend trying to understand history of Islam and Judaism, to clearly see what actually makes sense and what is fake.

    • @tomhighsmith
      @tomhighsmith Рік тому

      @@mikesamovarov4054 so true

    • @budakart
      @budakart Рік тому

      @@mikesamovarov4054 come to Islam my Jewish brother.

  • @organicpaul
    @organicpaul Рік тому +1

    Absolutley fantastic to watch thank you!