Brian Rutenberg Studio Visit 73
Вставка
- Опубліковано 30 чер 2020
- Episode 73 in an ongoing series from Brian Rutenberg's NYC studio. Here, Brian talks about painting light, reveals his studio stretching routine, reflects on the color green, and affirms the importance of protecting oneself.
Brian after reading your new book and watching your videos you have become my new addiction. You nourish the soul of the artist in me. THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES
Your colours are very appealing. Beautiful paintings.
What a treat to see this visit.
It is so nice to have you back, Brian. Thank you.
I gave up trying to explain the state of my studio space years ago, but oh man..... I love what you came up with: "Accidents and unexpected connections happen." ;)
Hi Brian
Thank you for creating these videos. They are fabulous! You have no idea how I enjoy them. I also love when the kids pop up. Great memories! Say hi to Kathy and the children.
Mr. Rutenberg, sir,
I've yet to see one of your paintings in the flesh, but I can sense the scale, texture and grandeur from your videos.
Moreover, I don't know if I could even take a room full of them at once.
Even the thumbnails of them, (each & every one), are like tiny-blowtorches hollowing out every notion in my skull of what is possible with color. I can't figure out how it is humanly possible to keep-up that level of genuine shock and surprise with each piece - (even if they're "only" about "trees & shadows.")
Your videos seem to operate the same way. The mix of recollections, historical painting analysis, individual pigment dissertations, studio action close-ups, all closing with a Koan or two keeps me on my toes. I feel like I absorbed more real feel and inspiration about real art in those few minutes than in all my decades reading, viewing and discussing painting.
It is a privilege.
I have missed your videos! Thank you for the painting tips on lights and darks and the importance of using dull colours. I look forward to Studio visit 74.
A truly fantastic video essay, I’m glad I stumbled upon your channel today and shared it with 5 more creative friends. Great work!
Great video! Love your humility and observations. Looking forward to more of your discoveries. Thank you!
A Zen master talking ! Thanks .
Welcome home, Dear Soul. We’ve missed you too! You are a light. So wonderful to see you and learn from you.
Thank you
You make me think and sometimes tear up. Your work is just so stirring
Hi Brian! I actually work at CofC - Kenton Youngblood is my work wife :) We run the major gifts program together. But I started painting abstract acrylics 3 years ago and am trying to find my way. I took a little break when I was pregnant with our daughter and got back into it when she was 6 months old or so. I’m currently working on a commission - my largest painting ever, a 48”x60” - and have actually been struggling with my path for this piece of work. I keep hitting roadblocks....painting at night after a full day of fundraising and putting my daughter to bed, then waking up in the morning and not being pleased with what’s on the canvas. I just wanted to say that I’ve listened to a few of your studio tours today in my AirPods while working and it’s really inspired and encouraged me. Thank you for the 250th painting you did for CofC and for your generosity there. Thank you for being such an incredible advocate for your alma mater - I’ve worked at CofC since I moved to Charleston in 2006 at the tender age of 25 (I moved from NYC) and I love the College so, so much. It’s my heart and soul and purpose. But my outlet from the daily stresses and conflicts (which I know you say we should embrace!) is painting at night. Thank you for sharing your story, talent, purpose, motivation and drive so honestly and eloquently! I hope to meet you on your next trip to Charleston post-pandemic. Stay well! Jenny Fowler Peck from Charleston, SC
This is your best studio visit, maybe of anyone’s best, thank you for all the inspiration! My day is charged! Stay safe!
always very interresting and upplifting ,thank you and stay safe.
Sharing your Art scholarship and Walls of unsurpassed colour, beauty and quality, as you take us through episode 73; has been another wonderful experience. Bravo.
When viewing your work I was overcome with joy. So I viewed every one of your videos. What an impression!!
Thank you for being so generous with your time, offering some very sound advice, reminders of best practices, and with some humor. I don't know what brought your video into my recommendations but I'm glad I watched it.
Brian,
I must tell you that I love your videos.
Your voice is soft and soothing but yet direct when you want to emphasize a point.
I only had one art class in high school, back in the 70’s and I failed miserably. It was a fashion illustration class and somehow I thought that I would magically become as good as the other kids that already knew how to draw.
Well, I was wrong. I have always loved painting and drawing but mostly collage work, and over the years I’ve learned that it is repetition and consistency that have made me a better artist.
My failed pieces help me to make better pieces.
I am grateful for your knowledge on art and the artist that you talk about throughout your VLOG.
Plz don’t stop teaching the ppl like me - that need ppl like you.
Just found you here can’t stop watching all your videos. Such a generous talented person . Thanks for being here.
Thank you for jumping back on here....I appreciate your videos, especially for me during this time of morning my fathers passing. I lost my spark for painting for a few months and your post has helped me reconnect to what it is that makes me happy.. ty.
Thank you! Your videos never fail to lift my sprit and take me someplace beautiful. You AND your work are treasures .... never stop 😊 ! Thanks
Thank you so very much. I will watch this video many more times. It, you speak to my heart especially after a long block during this Covid virus.
Color is my voice but often fear holds it a bay. Your suggestion of being my own best friend rings so true.
I cant thank you enough. I am a teacher and recognize and an extraordinary teacher, again, thank you.
Welcome back Brian. What an incredibly inspirational video. Thanks so much.
Hi from Cork Ireland. Great youre back , powerful return!
im listening to you for some time now, and watch your videos, youre a giant, and I thank you for sharing your world with us, im struggling with colours, maybe thats because i never studied any colour theories and never practiced when i should have, but instead i discovered volume, clay modelling, and drawing, I abandoned it after failing exams at University back in 1998, and now, I abandoned my country also, for more than 10 years now, and am a humble simple working man, and because of you i bought clay again, and acrylics, and canvases, and mediums, charcoals, and I will try again to see if I can paint or at least do something with these two hands. Many thanks. God bless you and your family and friends. By the way, got your book from Amazon, i sleep with it beside my bed.
AAAAAHHhhhhhhhhhh.................Love EVERY MINUTE !!! THANKS
Glad to see you back Brian, I enjoy your monologue, advice and technique...
Your work is so beautiful you inspired me thank you so much for you channel
Such great spirit and insights. What a generous guy.
Welcome back! You've been truly missed. Great video, thank you! :)
Absolutely love your videos. I watch all the time in my studio and everything you say makes sense
Thank you.
That was freeing.
Thank you Brian. Always an admirer but now I have time to listen, watch and explore.
Muchas gracias!!!
Just so awesome. Words of wisdom about colour.
I thought I had a messy studio, nope, you take home the cake! I like your comment to throw our teachings out the window. I enjoyed the video so I subscribed.
Es extraordinario.. sobre todo su definición de arte de de ser pintor!!
Blown away is a good way to describe how that made me feel! So many wise words, too numerous to list!😁❤ So just going back to my painting that I've been struggling with today, to throw more paint at it! Your paintings to me are a very modern version of those water lily paintings in l'Orangerie that inspired me so much. Your words and art inspire me all over again! THANK YOU! p.s. I think you need a cleaning assistant😉
Glad you are back! Always a thought provoking source of inspiration.
Wow! I see the light. 😎 Welcome back, Brian.
Thank you Brian.
Wonderful colors ✨
Wow, I love being inside your head with you. Your videos are like being inside a temple to art.
Brian, you make me laugh out loud! Love the greens but especially your mom's admonition (which I don't need to repeat here!).
Soy pequeña.. pero ahora .. me siento grande.. como pintora y estudiosa del arte desaprendo.. lo aprendido..
Glad to see and hear you again. You are always inspiring and cause me to laugh out loud. Thank you.
Oh I loved every second of this video! You are so generous to teach us all these incredible tips, and I know my next painting is going to be better than it ever could be because of these tips! I love your surroundings at your home, I love how they stimulate your imagination. I love how you say find two things to bring you outside of yourself or inside of yourself, going to do that next! Thank you for this video, I will treasure it always.
Had I found you 50 years ago, my life trajectory would be totally different. Thank you for your give a s- attitude and your passion for color and painting.
Hey, I know you were a baby then, but no pressure.
I love your words and your
Glad you’re doing well Brian . I hope your enjoying your family and friends and keep up your great work.
Sooo lovely you are back, every time your paintings evoke wander and delight. Thank you
Brian, thank you for sharing. I find many good advice in this video. I just gave you its first thumbs up, subscribed, and shared.
Totally impressed with your presentation and your work. It is hard to be a good abstract painter and your knowledge of color and it’s application speak volumes. You Put
your paint where your mouth is you do it.
Welcome back! You were missed!
I've watched pretty much all your video's, thanks so much! Every wonderful viewing has taught me just a little more on painting and the philosophy of life! Thanks Brian.
Thank you for this and for sharing the messiness of art making.
A complete treat as always Brian
thank you for your video - it was very inspiring .... stay safe
I woke up and there you were and I gobbled up this video for breakfast. I was hungry for your humorous wisdoms. Welcome back. ❤️
Great! Love the container metaphor -- thank you!
Classic statement: "And that's why you should keep a messy studio..." I laughed hard at this. I think you are comical as well as a master at art theory. A truly difficult balance.
You have come at just the right time for me - am reading Clear Seeing Place & loved your contribution to Art Juice with Louise & Alice. Am just arranging my dear old dads funeral but know creativity is the key to going forward. You lift my spirits - Thankyou!!
I do love your videos, Brian. I love doing abstract paintings - usually bright. You have given some very good pointers in this video - things to think about - well colour combinations. Jane/Oxford
So glad that you’re back! Missed you!
what a pleasure Im at #73 already? in four days crazy. Your helping me alot. Im 75 and just want to leave my family a painting or two. Thank you do not stop
I laugh, I learn, thank you!
Wonderful as always. Thanks Brian.
Oh that was so great Thankyou, it was exactly what I needed today. I feel exactly like that; like I’m delusional, painting and painting and getting nowhere. Hahah you lightened it for me in so many ways ❤️
Nice to see you Brian! Thank you for your inspiration!
So love your videos, thank you!!
my sincere compliments for your art
Love, love this
A most warm welcome back! As always you delivered the goods again for #73 LOVE the homage to Disney. My wife is an event designer at World in Orlando. Been there 25 years! much love!
Thank you.
Great visit! One of your best I think! Missed you!
Good to c u again brian thanks for another amazing video
'protect your time' - the older you get, the more that resource is valued
Glad you’re back. Always enjoyable and inspiring
Fabulous ! Sent to my sister who is a great artist ! We talk twice a day about our projects, dreams and desires
My new favourite painter love the videos like Howard Hopkins
Thanks, Brian. That was the inspiring video I needed to get motivated again. I envy that you get to do, full time, what I prefer to do in painting, the abstract. 40% of my art, is still commissioned. And, usually, that means a brush for hire. I'm 69 and live in Columbia, SC. I know you were born In Myrtle Beach, SC. Been a fan for years. Nicely done video!
Inspiring... 💜🌈 thanks.
You take the words out of my mouth and rerarrtange and amplify them elegantly.
So glad to see you back on the tubes! Do we need to take up a collection to bail you out of jail? Love your comments on light.
I live in Mexico. I am a huge fan. I love your work.
wow yu are amazing and so generous with your neat info an experience love the mess maybe mine The Rhubarb Patch isnt so bad afterall my tiny studio it does have a roof go well be safe and be kind to yourself Mex
22:17 telescope analogy was reeeel nyssss
Groovin' on this philosophy !
Very interesting how you hold your brush...
Wow! Back with a vengeance! So many great thots and ideas... from HIT to greens to even wonderful practical stretches! (retired chiropractor here) Your "MB Mini Putt Putt" reference made me smile... as I remember all too well the over the top colors, decorations and themes (you need some fiberglass mountains next to the pool with crazy full volume water falls!!! My question: Did you ever meet or know Wolf Kahn? Talk about crazy wonderful color before tree forms... Thanks B, glad to have you back!
Brian Your Wonderfull Thanks
I'm not sure if you mentioned this artist in this Studio Visit or the most recent, but his name was Spencer.... something. You showed a piece of his work that I fell in love with. I can't seem to find it now. However, it has been good to listen to your thoughts on light etc. over again. Looking at a painting and recognizing what we've never seen before. I often think that is similar to having a feeling inside and finally trying to put it into words. Once you give it words, you can understand it and process it. Possibly, going back to overlooking the obvious. wow...what did I just say? anyway, Spencer....?
You work is so beautiful
sooooo CooL to see U in your studio again, Brian !!!!!!!! YaY !!!!
P.S. Nice suntan!
Just started following you and find you very interesting. I really enjoyed this video. Loaded with information. Do you ever use a photo? Coral Bells is just stunning.
Missed u too
Congratulations on practicing what you preach... The studio did look quite messy. Voka agrees with this too... My wife once told me that a work friend of hers said artists are not neat people.
You just have so much practical good advice. Do you do workshops as I would love you to be my teacher.
I was fantastic!, so much to learn and think. (or not)
When you said emerald I jumped in the air and clicked my heals and fell on my arm. Which is now bruised. And is currently covered by an ice pack. Do you cover medical bills?