I'm a beginner, and I've been struggling with composition. This video, along with part 1, are so, so helpful. The most helpful instruction I've received. I appreciate that you showed close-ups of the work. Really, this has helped me so much. Can't wait to put this lesson into action tomorrow morning.

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!🥰🥰🥰

@CherylK.333

3 жыл бұрын

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist, it was! I learned some significant things when I tried this today. Really excited with what I'm learning. Thank you so much!

I have been painting for years and never tried an abstract until I watched some of your videos and techniques. Wow. So much fun. In the end I surprised myself at the result. Thanks for the inspiration.

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I just want you to know how much I look forward to your videos and seeing your work. Thank you for all your great advice and insights😃

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so much!! Sorry I’ve been MIA but moving kicked me in the butt lol

Lori, you broke my mental ice block. I have worked so hard at transitioning from fine art (portrait/still life) to abstract and I was about to give up. But this video was the aha moment I needed. Thank you. Please make more videos.

This was a mind blowing experience… this tutorial really opened my eyes & gave me a burst of new insight. I’m so inspired to get to a new canvas!! Thanks Lori

You are so generous with your time and knowledge! I love how this was done with basically one color. I'm learning to be brave! I am so happy to be following you here and on Instagram. Enjoy your new home and studio!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome and I'm really glad that you are enjoying it. 🥰

The ability of doing something interesting with so few tools and colors in so little time. Thank you for this!

Really loved this! Stated out just demonstrating a concept, and fell into your process and started making a painting. Show more from the ground up!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

habit I guess hahaha

Wow See you in your new place ! Welcome to the area .

I love the freedom that comes with creating abstract art! thanks Lori! x

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Me me too. 😊

I watched this a long time ago and I should've listened to you, because I know that you know exactly what you're talking about. And what did I do? Started out with many colors. Thank you Lori for all of your information and expertise.

Thank you Lori! I’ve been having fun incorporating more marks into my art over the past year. I love watching people move right in close to my paintings/or run their hand over an area to try and read something scribbled or scraped into the paint. It always makes me smile as my marks are usually random letters and symbols but they often come up with a word or phrase that they think it says. Congrats on your move - it looks lovely! We moved to a small town over covid as well. Challenging for sure with things the way they are currently. You must be so relieved that’s behind you. I love the Ottawa area. I always find it has so many great museums and cool things to do yet it has a more relaxed, small town feel compared to TO. And…the best part is that you’re now so close to Beaver Tails!! So yummy! What could be better than an art retreat weekend and Beaver Tails?! Lol!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha Sally lol I ate my face off for the last 6 months. no beaver tails for me for at least a year....But art retreats could be a real thing soon as next year. 😉

Thank you - you are very generous sharing your thoughts and techniques 🙏♥️

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Beautiful and informative thanks

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Think’s you for these interesting videos

Thanks as usual Lori!!! Excited for your journey, and peace and quiet!!😉👍🏻👍🏻

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Denise!!!

I will stay tuned.

You make me get it. But I get it so much more now, than the first time I seen this. I have learned so much since then. Thanks a million.

Thank you for sharing your process!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you for generosity in sharing techniques!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Keep up dear in being you! & thanks a lot!

I've taken oil painting classes for many years. My teacher was an art teacher who is now retired. She is wonderful. This brought all those years of information full circle. I love contrast, my teacher creates photo like oil paintings (which is proving to be beneficial information) I'm so glad to see it all finally clicking. Thanks so much for this great tutorial!

I like your approach.

How interesting and beautiful! Thank you very much for sharing!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks Lori for this episode. Truly inspiring!

Just great advice, Lori! Thanks!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great advice on using just one color when starting out! It will greatly help me, thank you

I totally agree with you! I do a lot of layering in my paintings. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

🥰🥰 Yay!!!

Perfeito!

Awesome😊

Thank you Lori! I so enjoy watching and listening to your ideas and processes. Congrats on your move. The place looks awesome. I adore abstract art and appreciate you sharing your journey with us all!!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!🥰🥰🥰

So glad that you’re back ! You are so generous to share your knowledge ! Thank you !

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Feels good to be back!! 😊

What a great video Lori ….. thanks for sharing 💕 Great creations in your new home!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

So excited to see your coming journey. Congratulations on the move!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mary !!

I would love to see Part 2 (and 3 and 4 - whatever it takes, but bite-size pieces like this) of this video where you take this painting to the next level, and continue on this theme of layering! This is just what I cane to your channel for today! Thank you. You always provide what I need...mind reader!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

2 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed.

Loved that demonstration Lori! My favourite colour too! 😍

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it Patti!!

Congratulations on your move!!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

BRILLIANT PRESENTATION!

This was a really cool tutorial. I took your advice and tried it without trying to copy you and I was so pleased with my results. I learned so much from this. Thank you for sharing

Great tutorials! Thank you Lori. Just "discovered" you and will be tuned in for more!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love your work.

Thanks Lori! Always fascinating to watch other artists work. I love layers as well (although some of my paintings have so many as to be multiple pieces in one LOL!). Glad to see you're happily installed in your new work space! xx

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Yes for sure me too.

Great video, thanks for sharing!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Excellent demo. So clear and helpful.

Lori, I think this video has been the biggest help ever. It sunk in what you have been saying . Thank You!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

2 жыл бұрын

That's so wonderful !!

Very helpful!

That's awesome

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much

Thank a lot for the great tutorial! Love it!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! ❤️❤️

Great exercise, thank you.

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great to have you back, Lori! 💗

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Glad to be back!

Thank you and so happy everything is ok. Always look forward to your videos and Congratulations on your new place. 👍❤🎨

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeppp I couldn't be better hahaha! well high speed internet would be nice but hey I don't want to be greedy 🥰

@magdastar2249

3 жыл бұрын

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist 👍❤ Thank you for your reply. Wishing you tons of success in your new home. 💐💐

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so nice thank you 😊

Thanks for this exercise. You are a great teacher. May your new digs be a grounding place for your hearts desire!

Love it Lori! Congrats on the move…can’t wait to hear what you’re going to be doing. Hoping it includes art retreats on the farm. I’d be happy to make the trek from So. California to paint with you!!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Well that just might be in the plans Steph!😉

I loved it at many steps during the tutorial. I think that would totally sell at any stage. I find it beautiful.

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great teacher. No fear!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Kathleen. LOL

Hey amazing lady, as always you rock!!!! This is so sweet of you to share your time out of your busy schedule to give us some pointers. Congrats on the move! It is so inspiring to following you on your art journey, which is giving me more confidence to get more creative. Enjoy your time in the country. I love being able to walk outside and enjoy nature in my PJ's with a coffee in my hand. Very healing!!!!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

HI Sherry yes I'm loving it out here. I'm feeling pretty grateful for this country setting.

Thank you so much for making an effort and sharing your knowledge Lori! You have inspired me on several occasions during my process of trying to incorporate painting as a medium for my mental health. Appreciate your work!!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's wonderful! thanks for tuning in. 😊

Great tutorial, thank you! 🌹

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

So exciting about your move. We understand you have real life happening. Get all your things unpacked, then get back to your fan club. I moved from Dallas, Texas to a small farm town in mid Michigan. And I love it. Hope you love your small little town. I had to move my pottery studio, which was very challenging. It was worse than moving the house.

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Right!!!! same here the studio was the worst! Im pretty much unpacked and settled. Not its about making the house my own...which is the fun part! Yes I'm loving it here and very happy I make the plunge.

Oh wow I am so happy to have found a Canadian artist KZread channel !!!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Ай бұрын

Haha yes not many of us out there

Thank you, Lori!!! This got me out of a hUuUUge art stump. Limiting your palette is a great tip to create better contrast (and it makes you think outside the box) Girl, you inspire sooooo much!!! haha

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thankyou so much Lori. I have finally found someone on youtube doing the kind of art I want to do (fine art large scale textured, layered abstract as opposed to crafting projects). About to binge the rest of your videos 😊

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Жыл бұрын

😊

Love your video and how you kept the color palette simple as a beginner- great tip!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Ай бұрын

Simple in the beginning it’s much better

cant wait to see what is the new environment can do to your art )) love changes )) special the good ones )) nature can give so mush energy and space ... looking forward to painting adventures

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like a completely different person out here. Other then the spiders, life is pretty darn near perfect....covid aside obviously ..😂

@natalyaroman8716

3 жыл бұрын

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist ❤️🤩😍 so you can do more art healing videos )) thanks Lory

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I’ll do my best!!

Congrats on your new space. Thank you so much for these instructional vids. Very generous and super informative. I sometimes find myself holding my breath while you work! Happy to have you “back”.

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! and hahaha thats too cute.

This is so cool! I just moved to the extreme boonies where I have no Internet and I have to come to the lake to watch videos, make calls, etc. I particularly wanted to watch your videos, and had no idea you'd been MIA - and I'm very excited that you have moved so close to me! You are one of my favourite artists and online teachers. You'll love Almonte! Welcome to Eastern Ontario! Okay...now I can go watch the rest of the video!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I hear you with the internet thing. Trying to upload a youtube video is an all day affair here ugh....I'm hoping to get back to making videos soon. Just waiting for lights to be set up.

I’m so excited and inspired to have found your content online and how fun that you’re Canadian and not very far away! Thank you for the lessons and inspiration you’re sharing 🇨🇦❣️

Just what I need as a beginning painter.

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed

Thank you for the positive community you are creating on this platform - Honesty and kindness in addition to learning. It is powerful to know that others are on the same path and want to create original, meaningful work. Happy creating in your beautiful new setting.

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

I love that!!! thank you so very much!. There really are some wonderful people here and I can't express enough how grateful I am for all the support.

Love your art

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Жыл бұрын

thanks Marie

awesome!!!! a wonderful blend of watching & listening to you explain & I found this comprehendable in ways I haven't "picked up- got &/ related to"!! Thank YOU!xox0

So glad to have you back! :-) I love your videos and thought we had lost you from KZread. I hope you and your cat settle in. Peace an love Chris

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Nope still here lol moving sucks but so glad I'm back up and running!! we are both loving the country. Thank you so much Chris! Same to you as well.

Thank you. Just saw your video and I wanted to say thanks for the tips. I have never tried this with only one color…Can’t wait….I’m really trying to work on my values and composition. Thank you….

Thank you so so much Lori, this is extremely helpful for a beginner like myself! Much love 💜🌸🌿

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

2 жыл бұрын

wonderful glad you enjoyed.

Such a fantastic video Lori. I'm just starting to paint abstracts purely for my own enjoyment to get a break from drawing portraits and this is so helpful to me as I've absolutely no idea what I'm doing 😃

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

so glad you enjoyed it!!! thank you for watching.

Great tutorial!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Жыл бұрын

thanks so much

So glad to have you back ! Enjoying your pics and videos of new place on Instagram! Thank you for this video :)

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

It’s good to be back!!!! And thank you 😊

Love your videos Lori!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Thank you for this video Lori. I am a former Torontonian now watching you from Winnipeg and learning so much. Every time I watch a video of yours you answer a question I was wondering about. You are a really good teacher. Good luck with your new digs!!!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

It's funny i still don't think of myself as a teacher at all. 😂 but I appreciate your kind words, thank you.

First and foremost, congratulations on your big move from The Big Smoke, Hogtown, Turonna! You will love country living! Just finished watching and loved this one. You have offered and given so much information to help newbies to art who are hungry to create, learn and take risks. Thank you for that. So, with that, time to paint, then beach time and cerveza! Watching and waiting for the next installment here in beautiful Cozumel Mexico!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Jackie, really glad you enjoyed this one. Someone how knowing you are watching them from Mexico makes me feel a little like I'm on vacation there too. I have a good imagination 😂😂😂

A tutorial on value which covers well, more techniques and approaches to painting than most tutorials out there. Excellent video! Congrats on the new studio!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

awww thank you very much Matthew!😊

Loved this tutorial! Thank you, I keep learning from you.

I love it

Thank you, Lori! I have been binge watching your videos and hyping myself up to start my painting journey this year! A creative path I never thought I'd go... but here I am!! I am starting out with texture painting and also abstract painting now, thanks to you!! New subscriber from Melbourne, Australia! Much love to you, your kitty and your creativity! Going to keep binge watching now. haha! :D

Congratulations on your move to Almonte. There is a wonderful artist community there. I am in Ottawa and look forward to the artist tours and gallery showings in the valley.

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait!

Thank you so much for this! I got so many new ideas and inspiration for my paintings 💖

I love this exercise on layering and discerning value. As I commented about another of your videos about layering, you provide vital lessons on how I can improve my paintings. Thank you for these wonderful tutorials and demonstrations! I love your paintings.

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found this helpful.

Thank you for sharing your passion and good luck with your new art space~

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much !!

👋 Lori. Congratulations on your move. Did I spy a wee twinkle in your eye now settling in. Oooh country vibes maybe more nature inspiration will creep into the art. 🙏

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh I love it out here!!!!! I hate the spiders but I'm surviving!!!

lovely! thankyou

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

my pleasure !

I’ve been waiting for this! Thank you for sharing this tutorial. It’s really interesting to see your techniques while listening to your explanation about colors & layers. Keep up the great work ☺️

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Enjoy the video🥰

Wonderful demo. Thank you.

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Жыл бұрын

my pleasure

Wow you are so close to Ottawa now! Another great video thanks so much Lori!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Yepppp so close. I use to live in Ottawa years ago...so its a familiar place to me. Glad you enjoyed the video.

You look Amazing!!!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

awww thank you 🥰

Yaaaay, I don't have to spend a lot of money on a zillion colors to start. Love your work. Just found you and looking forward to bingewatching everything you do. Hope you do something like this and add on every week.

Ok, I really needed this at this moment. I took an abstract painting (one of my first) from my sketchbook to a larger canvas and was getting frustrated I couldn't come close to the sketchbook background. Here's the answer - layers! Just needed a reminder the first layer doesn't have to look good, there will be more

Love watching your videos…congratulations on the new place and I hope it’s everything you imagine and more😘

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! SO far it's been amazing.

Incredible tysm!

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Жыл бұрын

❤️

Thank you so much for your kindly share your experience. You are awesome 🌷❤️

@lorimirabelliabstractartist

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

What a great video - thank you Lori. It was very inspiring - I am guilty of wanting to use lots of colours when I paint and usually end up with a hot mess.... am definitely going to give this exercise a go...Hope you are enjoying living out in the country..... I so love your art - it's incredible.