CONFLUENCE - New Large Flow Paintings by Jonas Gerard
When multiple currents of creativity move in the same direction, their meeting point becomes a nexus from which something greater flows. For some time now two such currents have been gathering in Jonas' artistic headwaters: the urge to create very large paintings and the desire to further explore flow painting.
Large canvases are where Jonas' creative spirit soars best. Reminiscent of his early days as a dancer, his abstract, gestural style is in peak form when his brush has plenty of space to roam, not confined by the canvas' edge.
The other creative current propelling him has been a call to return to the flow painting techniques he first explored in his 2011 FLUID POETRY show. Working with fluid acrylics takes him deeper than ever into his philosophy of "letting go". Forgoing expectations and control, he allows the colors to find their own paths, and the art that emerges is imbued with that spirit of flowing freedom.
With this show we celebrated the CONFLUENCE of these two powerful currents. When flow painting meets large canvases, the spirit of freedom is given the space to be free. This liberty has re-energized and refined Jonas' work in all sizes. Small and mid-sized works are displayed alongside the larger paintings whose creation was their inspiration.
Learn more at www.jonasgerard.com
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He says he doesn't paint,,, but over the years of painting he has developed a very sophisticated and solid sense of composition and design and color.. He is definitely painting, and has really gotten soooo much better in my opinion. When he says this is the big one, he knows he has developed into a more advanced state in his art.
Jonas, You have been one of my mentors for some time now. I love the new Flow techniques. You continue to amaze me with your work.
thank you very much Sir Jonas for sharing your wisdom. ^_^ "I don't paint... the music does... I just dance with it!" these words came from the deepest core of your being in which only art can picture out. thank you so much for inspiring me! ^_^
the MOST BEAUTIFULL MEETING of ART and LIFE
Jonas, you are such an inspirational artist...your work is absolutley breathtaking...and to watch you paint with the music as you dance with your tools and colours makes my heart race....BRAVO!!!
I can feel the music and the paintings meld into a blossom
not everyone can do this type of art,and it's beautiful!! not as easy as some of you think..maybe you should give it a try before you talk and then apologize to this fine artist... this man has some skill's! it's very unique and the way he puts the colors together is amazingly beautiful. O how i wish to cone see a live show , possibly painting side by side with this Guy. 😊😘
@sandineimanlovitz5749
6 жыл бұрын
agreed
Jonas, this video is so inspiring to me. I am an artist from Chattanooga, Tn and have been experimenting with liquid Pour technique for the past year. This video will excite me to take my art to new areas. Thank you!
Truly awesome! and all those sizes of painting and and colors! can almost feel that magic in the air!
O Jonas é o maior pintor abstrato de mundo..é incomparável..é o melhor..sou seu fã numero um
Such a nice works, and such stunning personality!!!!
creativity of abstract painting is the brain imagination at random
I plan to do a series starting this week in this style, but only similar. I love watching Jonas paint.
I've been experimenting with large works but with watercolours and I've discovered it can be done with some of the new mediums that have been created just for watercolours it's a very exciting time for me, he has a similar style to mine ...love it!
wish I had all these helpers and money enough to buy so much paint
Its simply amazing! Greetings from Germany :-)
I may never get to Asheville, NC, but I love this art by Jonas and love watching him create it. Would love to own a small piece.
Beautiful work & process!
Really beautiful, thanks for sharing this video.
I just found you this morning watching Tesia Blackburn videos. I was captivated by this video.
This is art ❤️❤️🎨🎨🖌️🖌️
wow great work full of inspiration
amazing ..awesome...
I enjoy watching you create, I have watched every video I can find of you painting, beautiful work. When do you think you will do a new video?
Me encantó
I would love to know about the spatula,never seen one before. Fantastically beautiful work Jonas, you always inspire me.
@gxxr600
10 жыл бұрын
It appears to be an older trowel, used for masonry. You can find them at Lowes or Home Depot
Poésie pour les yeux❤️🇫🇷
"as soon as we think I did it" my exact words. I have too many pieces in my house, and I will always wonder how that happened!!!!
this style looks even bigger than what he normally does.
I find it hilarious how they talk about "energies" and "painting flowing through you" lol
@nine9035
8 жыл бұрын
lol exactly, pretentious art snob wannabes, if they were real artists they would be painting coherent scenes and objects not abstract fluid. At least a regular abstract painter uses painting skills and techniques, here it literally does it for him.
@Natman-nu3jp
7 жыл бұрын
I thought that before I took art gcse. It's not about how easy it is, it's the final product.
@C_O_N_C_E_P_T
6 жыл бұрын
you have to realize the depth artists(well true true artists) see things. I can see how creating something is art in itself. Some artists are really crazy and deep but thats what makes them great. They believe in what they are doing as a higher level of just random art lines
I love your pinthings ♥♡♥
Amazing!! Can you please tell me what kind of painting or medium he's using to havevthst liquid aspect thank you
lindo, beautful, congratulations
Jonas, I️ am an amateur liquid acrylic as well. I️ have used the trowel a few times but I️ get more of a drag than a soft flow across the canvas as you do. I️ use pouring medium with my acrylic but still get a very rough, staggered movement with the trowel. Any suggestions that you would offer...more pouring medium? More water? Less push on the trowel and let it move itself? Thanks for your thoughts. I️ have followed your art for years and once you started the more liquid work that you do...I️ am mesmerized.
Hola muy bonito que ría preguntarle que pintura utiliza muchas gracias un saludo de Mallorca illes baleares
Do you use a meduim.?
bonjour vous mélanger la peinture avec de l'eau ??? merci
Also, could you give a list of musicians you love- music that is in your video’s? I am constantly searching for that beat, that rhythm that helps you move into heart/ soul. Thank you in advance.
Jonas gerard GENIA¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
i poured acryllic house paint too thick on a very large canvass. i have attempted to peel it off, but found it too daunting. Can I paint over it with an oil based paint and not concern myself with the rest of it peeling off when finished? Roy
Is it some kind of gel your using to give the paint a good spread, or just water. Thankyou for sharing, love your work always.
Wow....
yes Dan but they are all beautiful
Do you use expensive paints such as golden flow paints? Can you paint with passion on a budget?
Tu caro jonas sei un grande the very very big
all I can say is wow.lol.I happened to like the "art" he does lol.just because it's simple or "anyone can do it" y does it make it any less "art". I love the colours and I think they're pretty.yes they're are artists that are more advanced and complicated and frankly just plain talented.i do find it funny though how almost every everyone looks like they're in awe and completely transfixed lol.
Hi Sir, may i know what's that liquid(milky white transparent liquid) that you use with the paint? many many thanks
@greghughes4087
7 жыл бұрын
I want to know the answer as well. Did you ever find out?
@peterreddy
7 жыл бұрын
it's called Pouring Medium
Any workshops in this form of painting held anywhere?
@nine9035
8 жыл бұрын
This isn't painting, it's smearing, why not just watch this video while trying it yourself. No need to pay someone to show you how to do this simplistic form of "art".
I love your paintings. May I know if it is ink use in this video? Thank you in advance.
@michellepatenaude5408
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
bejba6661 5 days ago · Shared publicly Does anyone know what he uses ( what kind of medium?) to liquify the colors? Thank you!
@orlamdc
7 жыл бұрын
bejba6661 looks like Golden liquid acrylics and pouring medium...possibly Liquitex pouring medium.
and he all these people helping him
It looks pretty but everybody can do that... I wish I can paint like real artists like Kevin hill or Mural joe those guys are real talent!
@nitamarie9764
6 жыл бұрын
Ha. Anyone can do it? Its not as easy as it looks.
Is he really an artist..Anyone can pour paint like that.. I've seen a lot of his work and its funny to say the least.
i can do this ..i can do this would you all come and watch me do it then buy it ? guess what? we all can do this.
@ricdark
8 жыл бұрын
Yes please, you do it and show us the result. Its not as easy as a talented artist makes it look.
@midotvadventure504
8 жыл бұрын
ricdark it is easy. i'm an artist and i'm telling u. feel free to chk my channel i posted only 2 painting videos and 1 short film about Modern art that you will ''Like'' lol have fun ;)
@ricdark
8 жыл бұрын
If you are an artist why are all the videos on your channel about bodybuilding? I can't wait to see the video of you painting just like Jonas
@midotvadventure504
8 жыл бұрын
ricdark because i'm not a lame artist i do many things i'm ''talented'' not just a gray hair dirty looking artist that all he does is drink and take drugs and JUST paint..perhaps also you didn't watch my Art videos in specific because if you did i would see you commenting there and maybe hit a like lol.
@ricdark
8 жыл бұрын
That's great, I look forward to see you posting the video painting just like Jonas.