How a professional abstract artist ACTUALLY creates paintings

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Published 2024-06-14
If you've been wondering how a professional abstract artist actually creates paintings, let me take you through the process of creating my latest abstract collection from start to finish.

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Watch the playlist for the whole collection: Ā Ā Ā ā€¢Ā WatchĀ meĀ paint:Ā ObliteratingĀ theĀ blan...Ā Ā 

Music by Indie Anthony - Alter - thmatc.co/?l=60EE6215
Music by Mark Generous - Seafoam - thmatc.co/?l=EA74646B
Music by Laureline - Just Go Slow on Me - thmatc.co/?l=8D279147
Music by Blue Sirens - Taro (Boba Beats Version) - thmatc.co/?l=DD201CBD

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Finding inspiration
01:36 Colour palette
02:16 Blank canvas
02:40 Experiment with materials
03:03 Experiment with techniques
03:17 Bright colours
03:39 Layering
04:16 Create spaciousness
04:38 Keep on playing
04:55 Finishin

All Comments (21)
  • Absolutely wonderful video. Love seeing your process and the importance of adding depth early on. Sometimes Iā€™m worried by the messy stage and feel like giving up but you showed me to trust the process. Thank you
  • @Teenagersmom1
    I love your process of creating a mood board, paint swatches, and mixing tubs of paint. Iā€™ve decided to adapt it to my creative practice. Thank you for sharing this. Iā€™ve gotten a lot out of your videos. šŸ˜Š
  • @kymcrowart7876
    Starting with the bright colors is genius! I too like a more muted palette but the few times I made myself put in a fluorescent color, it seemed to really add more depth in the under layers. Thanks for reminding me of this.
  • @priskateijo
    These videos are so helpful for a beginner like myself. They are always neat and the information is clear, organized and very valuable. Thank you very much šŸ˜Š
  • @ChantelleArts
    I always love seeing the way in which you create šŸ„°
  • @gapjin-art
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  • @polgara28
    Fascinating! I'm primarily a watercolorist, but branching into mixed media and your videos are so helpful for that. Thanks you for sharing these tips with us!
  • @staceyvanier15
    Great synopsis of your process. Thanks for this Jeannine.
  • @GinaParris
    Wow, this is the first thing Iā€™ve seen from you and it was beautiful! I was equally stunned by the idea of painting in such pristine white clothing.
  • @sigrunasa
    Thank you, great to see this overview of your process, which I have watched with great pleasure
  • @user-ki1yc4vx2s
    As an abstract photographer I think mood boards might stimulate more. Boards are also useful in seeing which images might work together in a series or body of work.
  • @sofiagish
    Thank you very much for sharing your process in such detail, Jeannine. I found it very helpful!!
  • @allthumbs3792
    This was so helpful! I really love how you use color. I think the swatch/mixing book is my next step. Thank you for that video as well!
  • @mscott976
    Thank you! I found this video very helpful.
  • Good educational presentation of your processā€¦ šŸ‘šŸ˜Š