I’m an acrylic artist, but this gave me wonderful ideas for cards using acrylics rather than watercolor. Thanks for sharing! They are beautiful! I use my tape gun that I would typically use for framing to put the cards on. Works great and less messy.

I loved your comment about the lady and her father who saw battleships in one of your art pieces. I make textile art and hand embroidered the outline of an elephant with a sunset hand stitched inside. A lady and her daughter bought it because they saw the sunset which reminded them of the grandmother who had passed who went on a safari and their love of elephants. It made me happy that they saw something that was of significance/meaning to them even if it was different to what i was seeing. Thank you for the amazing video. I love love your work.

@paulappswildlifeart

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Alison, that is so very kind of you. Yes it is always a lovely thing when people connect with your work, even if for reasons that you never intended, cheers P

When gluing the back of painting I use a magazine. You can glue all the way to edges easily and quickly. Don’t worry about mess because you just turn the magazine page for next gluing process.

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Hi SAnde, what a great idea, thank you so much for letting me know, simple and effective, cheers P

I did this instead of Christmas cards last year. People really liked them. 🇺🇸

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Just the ticket nice one Roger, cheers P

I do large abstracts but have tried to find ways to make minis to use as gifts, cards, and advertising This, Paul, is heaven-sent! Thanks so much~~

@paulappswildlifeart

5 ай бұрын

I am so pleased that it help Diane, cheers P

I love all the splodgy fun you are having 😊

@paulappswildlifeart

6 ай бұрын

It is always a heap of fun, and the not knowing, cheers P

Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea for my leftover scraps of small paper. Definitely a wonderful gift or item to add to sell. 😂Glad to see that I am not the only artist who is interrupted with wanting to play fetch while trying to paint 🎨! 😉

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

lol Colleen, yes he is demanding when he has his ball to throw, so glad you liked the video, cheers P

I always look forward to your videos. I really appreciate at how thorough you are and have learned so much from what you share here. Above all else, you inspire me to get out my paints and enjoy painting! I never painted abstract before, but I really loved doing these small abstracts like you made. It takes a bit to pick out the right colors I want for each one. I never knew there was as much involved in the actual abstract paintings. Thank you for helping me explore more of the world of art that I would not have done without you doing this video.

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

That is so lovely to hear and just how I hope my videos can be received and enjoyed, cheers P

Thanks for sharing the vedeo. Lovely 🌹 useful presentation.

Love the video I have tried making my own cards in the past but found the whole process stressful but after watching this I may be tempted to try again, looking forward to your video detailing how you go about creating bookmarks

These are lovely. Thanks for sharing. I stick the paintings on to the cards using two strips of double-sided sticky tape. People have told me that it is easy to remove the painting from the card for placing in little frames when required.

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Miriam, I am looking to change the glue idea, cheers P

LOVE those

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Hi Vanessa and thank you so much for saying so, cheers P

Oh, and I only attach it from the top not the entire mini-painting or photo This is often done (used to work in a gallery) with mounting larger watercolors prior to matting. And allow, attaching a photo or piece to a wide mat works very well .

@paulappswildlifeart

5 ай бұрын

Yes when we attach prints etc under a mount we top hinge and hang allowing the paper to moved within its enviroment, cheers P

Hi Paul enjoyed watching this video thanks 👍

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome John, cheers P

Thanks Paul, love these 😊

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome Pauline, cheers P

Thanks for this video. I loved the images that you created and found the whole thing very inspirational. I can't wait to get started on my own attempt; not to sell but just for my own pleasure.

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

I really hope that you enjoy the experience, apart from having fun it really helps you gain so much confidence. Cheers P

Your art is great! Thanks for sharing the idea 🙂

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say Sarah, cheers P

Hello, New subscriber here :) Found you when I found your abstract people tutorial-I'm learning and found it fun! This also I absolutely love. I've done something like this with my watercolour, however I'm trying to loosen up a bit. Also about your glue. I'm a card maker and many, many card makers use the same stick clue you are using. I personally prefer not to because after about a year things start to pop off the page. There is a double sided tape card makers use that is quite strong and I use it in a pinch, but beware once it's down it is not repositionable so you have to get it right the first time. You can look for Sookwang tape or anything similar and it comes in different widths. My glue of choice tho is Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive. Pva Glue or a glue that is not waterbased would work great, too. I find it more cost effective and you really only need a thin bead around the edge vs. tons of glue all over. It usually gives a few seconds to adjust or slide into position if not quite straight and after dries quickly. One more option is to use what is called 'dimensionals' (usually on a small sheet) or 3M foam tape that comes in a roll (more expensive, but is great). They both are padded foam with adhesive on both sides that bumps up your art off the card. It makes for more interest if you feel like something different. Your cards are really great and have encouraged me to try some in abstract to add to what I already do :))) Question please...1: Do you seal your cards or watercolour in general and how? Thank you again- I think I'm going to enjoy the your channel :)....btw, your computer mouse made me chuckle ;)

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very kind comment full of great ideas, and for you taking the trouble to let me know. as for the mouse well what can I say lol, cheers P

When making photo cards using linen 6x7 stock, I use archival double-sided tape or any thin quality light making tape no bumps!@ b

@paulappswildlifeart

5 ай бұрын

Yes the tape idea is a good one Diane, also sheet film is great. I hate trying to get the other layer off and often mess things up trying, thats why I use a prit stick, cheers P

Really nice abstracts and great idea for sales. Would be v hard for an unknown artist to justify your price I think? As you are very talented and can showcase some stunning artworks plus have a following and gallery therefore have excellent credentials.

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

Hi Phillip, Pricing is and will always be a hard one to work out and settle upon. the one thing you have to think about is the time it takes from start to finish and all the components involved, and adding a little for your trouble, not forgetting commissions, etc, so yeah I get you, but if people love what you do they will pay whoever you may be. That's what I feel, cheers P

Paul, the Junk Journal artists (here on YT) set out an old thrift shop paperback book and use it as a glue book... tearing off the page after each gluing ... really helps keep things tidy 😁 Also, are you dipping your credit cards in freshly squeezed out tube paints or .... ? Thank You for sharing your talents with us 💝

@paulappswildlifeart

Жыл бұрын

That is another great tip, thanks you for that, I have a few old books that qualify, cheers P

Thanks for sharing your process and wonderful art! I am a mixed media and textile artist but I’m trying to practice my watercolor and your channel has been so helpful. I was just wondering if you could recommend a scanner for scanning your art? I currently use an SLR camera and take photos but am investigating investing in a scanner. P.S. I enjoyed seeing your studio buddy at the end.

Hello thank you so much for this! I am a beginner watercolour artist and have a brother in law who has printed some of my images onto cards and friends have loved my cards given as gifts and advised me to keep going! In your experience do you sell more originals or prints as cards? And finally just how much practise did you do before you launched trying to sell your art? Thank you so much in advance for any wisdom and direction.

@paulappswildlifeart

3 ай бұрын

About originals overprints, I sell more originals but it is good to have products at all price points. That last question is a big one, I have painted and practised all my life since a child, and all the way until 1986 then turned professional, it can be a hard road to travel, with lovely things happening from time to time. just turn over every stone you find, cheers P

@Winngames

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the quick reply. So value your insight. Final question is what kind of camera holder do you use to make your videos? Thanks! And any suggested lighting in the room?