From Mess to Abstract Art | Mixed Media Painting Demo

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In this video, I’m using an easy prompt and creating vibrant mixed-media abstract art inspired from a mess. This mixed media painting demo is more than just splashing paint on a canvas; it's about finding beauty in the unexpected and transforming the mundane into something extraordinary.
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The challenge was simple yet thought-provoking: abstract something typically seen as a mess and turn it into a stunning piece of art. My muse? A cluster of trash caught in the nook of a building, whipped up by the wind. It might sound odd, but this sight sparked a burst of creativity in me. You could take a similar approach, using anything from a pile of unwashed clothes, a sink full of dirty dishes, a muddy puddle, or even the mental clutter in your head. It's all about perspective and interpretation.
This painting demo isn't just an abstract art; it's about creating a beautiful mess. I used a mix of materials, including recycled cardboard, acrylic paint skins, and old paper towels from previous painting sessions. This approach not only adds a unique texture to the piece but also integrates materials from past painting sessions into the collage artwork.
For me, mixed media painting is all about experimentation and play. I included various textures, colors, and compositions, injecting a sense of energy and life into the canvas. It was like using the energy of chaos into something visually appealing, a beautiful mess that captures the eye and the imagination.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, this video is a fantastic opportunity to explore the realms of colorful painting and abstract expression. And remember, you don't need to stick to mixed media art; the same concept can be brilliantly executed with just acrylic paints. So, grab your brushes (or whatever tools you fancy), and create some chaotic yet captivating abstract art!
And remember, keep on painting!
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  • @zuzanamaninkova9310
    @zuzanamaninkova9310Ай бұрын

    Ďakujem vám, že ste nám ukázali ukážkovú koláž. Máte talent spåjať rôzne tvary a farby. Takto je výsledok kultivovaný, príjemný a harmonický. 😊

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    Ай бұрын

    Ďakujem pekne Zuzana!❤️

  • @acraftersstory
    @acraftersstory6 ай бұрын

    I love the idea of decluttering both by using up scraps ( I have sooo much) and decluttering mentally as I create. I also love how this turned out. 🙂

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Creating is such a great way to clear the mind from all the daily noise.

  • @angiewillsonarte
    @angiewillsonarte5 ай бұрын

    YES!!

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Angie!

  • @DDartlover8888
    @DDartlover88886 ай бұрын

    Great idea. I keep some of my used paper towels because the colors are prettier than my paintings many times. This image makes me think of a map…the land overflowing with garbage and the sea being relatively clean.

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Denise! I know what you mean.😂😂😂

  • @katewalton6350
    @katewalton6350Ай бұрын

    Hi Chris, I don't know why but I cracked up when you said mental clutter in your head. I guess I'm guilty. My room mate laughs at what I bring home I'm a garbage picker. Since doing art so many things jump out at me. Thx so much for your art you keep me going. Even what I don't like I enjoy myself and I say hooray to that.

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    Ай бұрын

    Hey Kate! I'm guilty of mental clutter as well. It's amazing the treasures you can find just lying around when you have an artist's set of eyes. I'm so glad these videos are helpful 😊

  • @PaulWalesArt
    @PaulWalesArt4 ай бұрын

    Love this idea Chris. So many potential ideas and emotions to explore. Appreciate you sharing!

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    4 ай бұрын

    Hey Paul! Thanks so much!

  • @Truthfully7
    @Truthfully7Ай бұрын

    Great video, my mind went coastal, tks inspiring 🥰🥰🥰🥰UK

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks, BM! I have this up in my studio and I agree, my thoughts go to a coast with this one. 😊

  • @dianecharest8365
    @dianecharest83655 ай бұрын

    Lpve that too. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much, Diane!

  • @kellybeale1895
    @kellybeale18956 ай бұрын

    Love it! Love how you show everything has a use ❤

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Kelly! It definitely gets your creative juices flowing trying to reuse some of this stuff 😊

  • @beet_feet
    @beet_feet6 ай бұрын

    I am so inspired by this. I'm going to do this tonight. It looks amazing. Texture and mess is my thing so this appeals to me. I love watching all of your abstract videos because they're always just fantastic.

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words and that you're going to give this a go.❤️🖌️

  • @carolegourvellec1581
    @carolegourvellec15813 ай бұрын

    ha, it looks like an old seacoast town in italy. excelent!

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    3 ай бұрын

    It does! I love that perspective❤️ Thanks, Carole!

  • @maggiefreeman6513
    @maggiefreeman6513Ай бұрын

    Love it! Thanks for a great demo 😊

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much, Maggie!

  • @riittahakala5689
    @riittahakala56892 ай бұрын

    What a great idea 🎉. Thanks!

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Ritta!

  • @maryannerouse8145
    @maryannerouse81453 ай бұрын

    I always learn something interesting from you.😊

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    3 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad to hear that, Mary Anne!

  • @artbyshahin
    @artbyshahin5 ай бұрын

    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @sashahedges1508
    @sashahedges15088 күн бұрын

    To get rid of the warping all you need to do is hold it over a boiling kettle for a minute and the canvas will stretch itself out and become smooth and drum tight.x

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    5 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the advice Sasha!

  • @annrubino6252
    @annrubino62526 ай бұрын

    This is a terrific idea, Chris and I really like your interpretation. You have spawned so many iterations in my mind - can't wait to have at it. Thank you, once again.

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much, Ann! I'm so glad to hear this got your creative juices flowing 😊

  • @emmanuelpower2439
    @emmanuelpower24396 ай бұрын

    It was relaxing to watch the process and maybe I will be redirected to some of the stuff i keep lying around, but i know i am not a manic upcycler on canvas... yet. The composition seems to work, and i was just imagining aerial views of a coastline. Thank you, Chris.😊

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Emmanuel! It was relaxing to do. It most definitely has an aerial view of a coastline. I realized I needed to start using more of the paper I've been "collecting" or it was going to get out of control. 🤦‍♂️

  • @devonrex4
    @devonrex46 ай бұрын

    Very fun Chris!

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Yolande!

  • @kcmixedmedia369
    @kcmixedmedia3696 ай бұрын

    Was waiting to C art on top of this interesting background ...

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    This would definitely make for great texture if I added more paint.😊

  • @yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357
    @yeshuaiscomingbackrepent23576 ай бұрын

    Well....that's the PRETTIEST trash I have seen!😄The COLORS are perfect! 🖌️

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    😂😂Thank you so much!❤️

  • @yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357

    @yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@chrisloudart😊You are very welcome!! Paint on!!🖌️🖌️🖌️

  • @barbarasalmi3103
    @barbarasalmi31032 ай бұрын

    I just discovered you on you tube and I love your work. This video is so creative!!

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Barbara! I really appreciate it!❤️

  • @debbiereed8341
    @debbiereed8341Ай бұрын

    I just discovered you. I like what I'm seeing. Just subscribed.

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks, Debbie! Welcome😊

  • @puresunrays80
    @puresunrays802 ай бұрын

    Just come across your channel. Really enjoyed watching this video. I've used bubble wrap to add paint marks, but not to create texture, will have to give it a go.

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! I'm so happy that you enjoyed this!😊 You can get great textures using bubble wrap as is or by scrunching it up a little and dabbing thick bits of paint with it. Let me know how it goes.

  • @nicoleperron3315
    @nicoleperron33155 ай бұрын

    Love this, 😂 I used up all my watercolor scraps making modern triangular Christmas trees for Christmas cards this year. But I was just heading to the garbage with my paint covered scott towels clutched in my hand 😂 and I have cardboard........

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    5 ай бұрын

    Haha, I have to keep myself in check so I don't save too much in hopes of using it all up. With that said, I'm surprised how much I found a use for. That's a great idea for making Christmas cards! Thanks, Nicole!

  • @nicoleperron3315

    @nicoleperron3315

    5 ай бұрын

    @@chrisloudart you're very welcome it makes really cute cards all different, a Merry Christmas and a snowflake ❄️ and you're done !

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    5 ай бұрын

    @@nicoleperron3315 I'll make note of that for next Christmas!🌲

  • @susanorban3059
    @susanorban30596 ай бұрын

    Hi Chris! Wow this is kinda how my mind has been feeling lately😂I really like this one. I love watching your process. I liked the olive green but the blue is what it needed. Seeing the darker blue just at the edge of the collage really gave the whole thing that dimension. Great painting! Do you literally work in the moment when using papers and scraps? I'm still having trouble just DOING. I'm overthinking it. 😏 Thanks! Susan in AZ🏜️

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    Hey Susan! Thank you 😊 I do work in the moment, however, since this is sped up, it looks like I am reacting much faster than I actually am. I do several timed thumbnail warm-ups each day which forces me to act quickly and helps build those creative muscles. Those have been quite beneficial. No time to overthink👍

  • @laurienix4121
    @laurienix41216 ай бұрын

    Love this and a great motivator for using scraps. Is blue your favorite color? After watching many of your videos I have an inkling that it's a comfort color for you. (Not a bad thing) I love how the green base color shows up from the bubble wrap.

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Laurie! Green is my favorite color, however, as you've noticed I do love painting with blue. It is definitely my go to color.💙

  • @susanasilva2737
    @susanasilva27376 ай бұрын

    Really funny ❤

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Susana!😊

  • @angelinamichelle8474
    @angelinamichelle84746 ай бұрын

    Umm... Two pieces?

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    Hey Angelina! Not sure what your question means 😊

  • @taketimetoseait396
    @taketimetoseait3966 ай бұрын

    ..?

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    I'm getting the sense that you're puzzled about something. Am I close?

  • @user-yb7od7es4y
    @user-yb7od7es4y6 ай бұрын

    I like this work. Very beautiful collage. Thanks

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, Luigina!

  • @marypavlik7912

    @marypavlik7912

    6 ай бұрын

    Enjoy watching this. Whatever happens. We don't always have to concentrate deeply about everything.

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    6 ай бұрын

    @@marypavlik7912 Thanks, Mary! Good point😊

  • @cat-annechats5362
    @cat-annechats53623 ай бұрын

  • @chrisloudart

    @chrisloudart

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! ❤️

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