It's always great to see another artist's process and always happy to see one of your videos appear in my feed. I've been having a rough summer, a combination of grief over losing my very dear studio cat to cancer, and fighting some very stubborn bronchitis which is slowly getting better. At least I managed to clean up my studio before I got sick. Yesterday, I went in there and listened to records, and tried sketching something different than my usual figurative work. Just being in the studio at all has been challenging as the absence of my kitty Miss Kingsley has been palpable. I don't know yet what paintings will result, but at this point, I hope there is any painting at all. With time, I'm sure there will be.

@MicheleTheberge

10 ай бұрын

Patrick my most sincere condolences for your loss of Miss Kingsley. She sounds like an extraordinary kitty. Wishing you comfort as you mourn her loss and hope soon some of that comfort might come from the creative act. 💚🌿🙏

@patricklynch1962

10 ай бұрын

@@MicheleTheberge Thank you. ❤

I appreciate so very much your encouraging and inspiring words and insights. An artist friend of mine tells me I think too much about painting; simply let it be an extension of me to the canvas. He's right. Your statement about letting the creative act move through me without censorship or judgment hits home for me. Let that creative spirit flow without overthinking. After 9 months of not creating in any way, I've begun to just let it flow. I may not be pleased with the results, but I'm in the studio creating, which is the important part. Thank you!

@vidiot509

10 ай бұрын

My artwork is in a similar situation. Michelle's advice is sound so I will start again. Good luck with yours 👍

@MicheleTheberge

10 ай бұрын

I am so happy to hear you are finding ways to let the creativity flow. I really feel it’s an essential part of being human. 💚🌿🙏

@MicheleTheberge

10 ай бұрын

My best to you! Thanks for watching!

@karicee1144

10 ай бұрын

@@vidiot509 Thanks! And yours as well.

Oh wow I remember you from "Worst Mistake Acrylic Painters Make" ! I wish I had more time to paint.. Glad to see you are still uploading and making Art ! Keep it up Michele :]

@MicheleTheberge

10 ай бұрын

Haha! Glad you remember me. That video is SO OLD. I hope I can remake it some day - a new improved version. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!!

great vid! inspiring -you touch the soul in your vids

@MicheleTheberge

10 ай бұрын

Barry, Thai honestly is the best compliment I could receive. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! 🙏🌿

hi Michele, I loved seeing your shapes and then exploring Robert Powell's website. I have done symbolic shape paintings, but have not delved as deeply and completely as you do, into one particular shape. Maybe now is the time for that. Thanks!

@MicheleTheberge

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, Elle!

Hello Michelle. First of all- I have loved you for a few years now. You’re such a bright warm energy all the way over here. Hope to consult. How do you recommend I frame (if at all) and ship a painting that was made from multiple layers of liquitex pouring medium? Having a hard time since it’s a little bit delicate even when fully cured..

@MicheleTheberge

9 ай бұрын

I have a video on packing acrylics painting. I don't frame my paintings on panel.

@MicheleTheberge

9 ай бұрын

Here's the video! Thank you so much for your kind words!💚🙏🌸