Abstract Painting Demo - Part 1

Hi everyone. Today I'm going to take you through the first part of my abstract painting process, starting with moving my thumbnail sketch to my canvas... or in this case cradle board
From there I work very quickly and loosely with various pencils, charcoal, and some color to get the base set. I was so excited to work on this piece that I even started adding more paint before it was dry (oops). But that will have to wait for my next video.
How do you move your thumbnail sketches to your canvas? Let me know in the comments and, as always, if you have any questions, topics you'd like me to discuss, or anything else, please reach out. Don't forget to like and subscribe and ring the bell to be notified whenever I post a new video.
Hugs,
Gwen

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  • @mariakapatos9545
    @mariakapatos9545 Жыл бұрын

    Gwen you are the mostest in art excitement….love all you share thank you dear friend.

  • @zagreblady4
    @zagreblady410 ай бұрын

    Just found u on KZread and wat a beautiful energy. I’m so happy just by listening and learning and watching you be free, which is what I’m trying to learn to stop being uptight and just let go and have fun ❤thank you for this channel.

  • @lindafleming3281
    @lindafleming3281 Жыл бұрын

    Gwen, I only watched part of the segment on the abstract. I enjoyed it and can't wait to dive into my own.

  • @mariakapatos9545
    @mariakapatos9545 Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to next video Gwen

  • @karenharvey2549
    @karenharvey25492 ай бұрын

    Your lines remind me of asemic writing. I enjoyed this Now following.

  • @angelahoward6089
    @angelahoward6089 Жыл бұрын

    I love,love your enthusiasm ❤

  • @trinesandns4947
    @trinesandns4947 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your process!

  • @keithpickerel8695
    @keithpickerel86952 жыл бұрын

    I love your enthusiasm!

  • @evelyne5312
    @evelyne53122 жыл бұрын

    bonjour Gwen, merci for your passion and enthousiasme

  • @marykinzelberg253
    @marykinzelberg253 Жыл бұрын

    Love this and all your videos!!

  • @jacki1259
    @jacki12592 жыл бұрын

    Oh Gwen, I just love your infectious approach. You manage to combine making art feel loose and fun but still guiding us on structuring as we go. I love your thumbnail sketch start and then the loose abandoned marks. I can’t wait for the next part. Thank you so much for all of your videos here x

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    2 жыл бұрын

    OMG Jacki....thank you for your comment...

  • @grozdavranic6972
    @grozdavranic6972 Жыл бұрын

    I love what you do..

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    Жыл бұрын

    How kind of you to say this....thank you.

  • @deniselini1366
    @deniselini13662 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous Gwen!! Please show the whole painting start to finish!! ❤️💃🏼

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Denise....I will when I finally get it finished....you will see the entire process.

  • @jeannetavnon4882
    @jeannetavnon488211 ай бұрын

    So nice to see this video, just found you. Like aldo that you abstact work with oil.

  • @SergioAranda
    @SergioAranda2 жыл бұрын

    Gwen I’m so happy to have discover your Channel !! I love to hear you about how you paint and your approach !! I’m also a visual painter !! Send you lots of Love from Paris ❣️👋🏻 and I’m looking forward to watch more of yours videos !!!

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sergio....thank you so much for your comment as I really enjoyed sharing the video and how I go from chaos to calm in the painting....at least that is coming. Again, thank you.

  • @alisonamacher
    @alisonamacher2 ай бұрын

    Hi Gwen, I’m so happy to find you. I’m an absolute beginner with abstract oils. Some guidance on mediums to get layers to dry and not muddy colors on top would be so helpful. I know this is very entry level, but it’s the thing that I’m having the most issue with in my painting.

  • @majie9717
    @majie9717 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Gwen. Thank you. Cant’s wait to see the next video! 😊

  • @chrisvallone6161
    @chrisvallone61612 жыл бұрын

    Extremely grateful that you share your process with us.. ...Excited to see what's next!

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Stay tuned next week....glad you liked it!

  • @stevekoch4
    @stevekoch4 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Gwen, Fun to watch. Anxious to see the finish. I would like to know more about the painting on the floor with the face on it down to your right?

  • @bonnieholubetz718
    @bonnieholubetz7182 жыл бұрын

    I’m struggling getting started but I appreciated your stash of shapes and collage papers so I am going to start just to create my own stash and see if I can come out the other side with some ideas.

  • @lesleynormanhartnell2070
    @lesleynormanhartnell20702 жыл бұрын

    Love it

  • @shirleytrites
    @shirleytrites2 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos. Can't wait to see where the journey takes this one!

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Shirley...you just made my day with your comment....thank you!!!!!

  • @shellymillerleer
    @shellymillerleer2 жыл бұрын

    Your enthusiasm is inspiring. I'm a maker/upholsterer/coach, etc. I was searching KZread for anything that would show me how to create abstract art. I'm going to paint the front of my shop here in Indianapolis and I want to do abstracts of the tools I use. Your vids were helpful. Love Taos, love Santa Fe. Goal is to move that direction.

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Let me know if you have any questions....

  • @meltemashley1808
    @meltemashley1808 Жыл бұрын

    Please show the painting beginning to end, thanks⭐️

  • @TreSkee671
    @TreSkee671 Жыл бұрын

    Hafa Adai Gwen! Love your energy and enthusiasm, much love from Guam :)

  • @jor4288
    @jor42882 жыл бұрын

    Your work is lovely and you are a great teacher.

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @SharonLynnWilliams
    @SharonLynnWilliams2 жыл бұрын

    Love it! Can’t wait for part 2!!!

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi girl...so glad to see you....love your paintings as they are awesome!

  • @maryjames617
    @maryjames6172 жыл бұрын

    Love this Gwen!

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mary.....I really appreciate your comment....you are so kind.

  • @fcruz2012
    @fcruz20122 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fernanda....thank you for your comment...

  • @piakelley7477
    @piakelley7477 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos, Gwen. You are a fabulous teacher. When you said you were paint with oil, is that oil and cold wax? Thank you, Gwen ❤️🎨❤️

  • @wendytaylor1486
    @wendytaylor14862 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gwen,That’s such a great fun video.I am working hard to free up my art and I just know your videos are going to help me.I was an illustrator for my working life so after years of tight art I am loving freeing up.Looking forward to your next video.

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh Wendy....I am so happy to hear these videos are helping you.

  • @chrisames9792
    @chrisames9792 Жыл бұрын

    Nice start! Is video 2 ready? Also, can you substitute acrylics?

  • @ianahamad7264
    @ianahamad7264 Жыл бұрын

    What did you use to seal the charcoals? You are fun to watch, very helpful? I have been trying to find a way to start a paintig without actually starting a painting. Thirty-five years ago when I first started painting I could afford to just start throwing paint on cavvass, but today with the insane costs of supplies I am trying to learn how to plan my work out a bit betterso to save money. I have three larger canvases 48, 57 and 60 by 96. I really dont want to gesso up my early attemps on them, so what you are showing here has been super helpful.

  • @michelemorganart236
    @michelemorganart2364 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!!😅

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    4 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome Michele,....

  • @igonima
    @igonima2 ай бұрын

    Hi Gwen. Thanks for your tutorials! They are awesome. Did you use here oil plus cold wax or just oil paint? Thanks!

  • @leighhudson9340
    @leighhudson9340 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love your work and you are the best teacher ever!! Btw what kind of squeegee are you using?

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The squeegee I am using is from the coldwaxacademy.com/squeegees/. It is a special squeegee that I love. I think they cost under 15 dollars. If you get one let me know how you like it.

  • @maryannkline6932
    @maryannkline69322 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you.

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @lisabarnes6919
    @lisabarnes6919 Жыл бұрын

    Use a blow dryer it helps dry quickly 👍🥰

  • @candicelsr
    @candicelsr3 ай бұрын

    What do you spray over the charcoal?

  • @BirdieB12
    @BirdieB12 Жыл бұрын

    @gwenfox Do you use oil sticks (r/f/shiva/oil pastel) or oil in tube and place it on your board then use the squeegee? What do you use to spread your paint gasoline or walnut oil and is it on the side where you can dip your brush or run your squeegee through it.

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    Жыл бұрын

    LB....I just use oil paint when I use the squeegee....I don't add any medium.

  • @PainterLady
    @PainterLady Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed this demo. Just discovered you. Please share what fixative you used 😊

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    Жыл бұрын

    I usually use Krylon Matte Spray

  • @PainterLady

    @PainterLady

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GwenFoxArtist Thank you. Is it specifically a fixative or just called Matt spray?

  • @Glowbee42
    @Glowbee422 жыл бұрын

    Great start. How wouldmyou do it differently for acrylic?

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gloria....actually no different as you would only use acrylic instead of oils....water instead of Gamsol. Give it a try and let me know how it goes. Thank you so much for your comment.

  • @anneholmes1713
    @anneholmes17132 жыл бұрын

    What should I use instead of the Gamsol if I am going to use acrylics instead of oils? Love you videos.

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Anne....you just use water....thank you so much for loving my videos....I do them for YOU...

  • @pelinatamer9354
    @pelinatamer9354 Жыл бұрын

    Türkçe altyazı rica ediyoruz.

  • @johnmorgan5495
    @johnmorgan54957 ай бұрын

    I think you should get your dog to do the painting.

  • @arsenioamador2370

    @arsenioamador2370

    5 ай бұрын

    Wtf?

  • @cyrus_p624
    @cyrus_p624 Жыл бұрын

    I love to draw. But cannot understand abstract. What's going on with all those scratches?

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    Жыл бұрын

    Those scratches are just creativity in motion...not to worry about understanding abstraction....just enjoy it and feel its glory.

  • @augustinedandrea9139
    @augustinedandrea91398 ай бұрын

    Did you use turpentine?

  • @GwenFoxArtist

    @GwenFoxArtist

    7 ай бұрын

    For my oils I only use Gamsol....Turpentine is just too toxic.

  • @user-ji8wt7hq6s
    @user-ji8wt7hq6s9 ай бұрын

    Здрасьте,забор покрасьте......