I'm an ardent follower of yours. The demos are very inspirational, thank you. Please keep up the good work. When I saw you start to set fire to the plastic, alarm bells rang for me. I was a chemical safety officer, many years ago. I know that you said, "Don't try this at home" but people are people, some will do just that. My worry about it is, that burning plastic gives of toxic fumes. You don't want to be breathing them in more than you can help. Anyone deciding to use this technique on a regular basis, will be getting a build up of hazardous chemicals in their body. I recommend doing the technique outside.

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gordon, thanks. I was wondering who would comment first about the burning plastic indoors, you won. Seriously, you have a point, I apologize but is was windy outside and it didn't work there. I always hope people are sensible, but at the moment i see otherwise, people not staying at home and so on. Back to the artist, he gives lots of ways to make incredible interesting art. Hope you have fun making yours. Stay safe, Albert

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ig, I totally agree on your comment on burning plastics. It was not a wise decision on my part to put it like this in the video. Sorry to hear about your health problems. But when we go back to Burri, I love the way he used odd materials. Albert

I was very fortunate that a few years after I moved to NYC, the guggenheim displayed a massive Burri collection....to die for!

@ImperfectPaintings

5 ай бұрын

Oh, George, I envy you. Thanks for dropping by and sharing your story. Albert

I love this! I think the next artist you do should be YOU!!!!🎉

@ImperfectPaintings

Жыл бұрын

Haha, LOL, thanks, Deb. I guess they are more in disguise because I don't tell they are. Albert

Very fun and sensitive artworks of found stuff using stitching, collaging techniques 🎶🧡🎵🖤

@ImperfectPaintings

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lis, I see it as opening up to art and beauty in anything, to broaden your horizon. Albert

I love how you look at the things on your ride to work, to see art potential everywhere. And that "beautifully tortured" cardboard is beautiful.

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rachael, thanks, art or beauty can be seen in almost anything. I can really recommend opening your eyes for it. Albert

Really drawn to Burri's work. Very similar to Japanese boro and sashiko stitching. Humble materials; thought provoking ... with "bruising"/damage. Love the way you replicate his work in an assessible manner. Btw, I am a new subscriber! Looking forward to viewing more of your videos.

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, thanks. Burri made fabulous artwork. I wasn't familiar with sashiko stitching, thanks for sharing. I get the connection you make. Albert

This is just what I needed! Simple, interesting techniques to achieve abstract expression in my art. I have seen Alberto Burri's art in museums, and they are fascinating. Thank you for all the inspiration!

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, thanks. It's wonderful to see how he approached art in a new way. Albert

Merci J'aime vos vidéos J'habite au QUÉBEC 👍

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle (Bonjour), thanks from the Netherlands. They are fun to make and all those artist are so interesting. Do you paint as well? I would love to hear. Albert

We can see beauty in almost anything, how lucky we are.

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alison, thanks, true words. The world is a magical place. Albert

@alfrancis8

3 жыл бұрын

@@ImperfectPaintings I just started watching your videos. Do you have any where you cover any q&a about your own art style or somewhere we can see your own artwork?

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alison, thanks for asking. But not yet. Sometimes I show my older artwork, but my art at the moment is creating these videos. I do have plans for a q&a video somewhere in January. Albert

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

A question about the Q&A video, what type of questions and answers are you looking for? Do you have an example of a Yt-channel that has q&a videos you like? I'm looking for ideas so any suggestion is welcome. Thanks in advance, Albert

@alfrancis8

3 жыл бұрын

@@ImperfectPaintings I have not really seen many by artists but there are a lot of q&a videos of other types of influencers such as makeup artists and life coaches etc. As i am new here I can suggest that in your next video perhaps you can ask in the intro to your followers to post their questions in the comments, and you can pick the ones you will answer. If it is your first q&a i guess the basic of who influenced you, how you started the channel, how it changed your life, what is a day in your life like, who are your favs, and some simple personal questions like travel, food, hobbies, movies, things people wont guess, hidden talents, and also art related questions of course.

That looks like fun

@ImperfectPaintings

2 жыл бұрын

It sure is Olivia. Enjoy making your versions. Albert

Thanks for your introduction to another artist I had not heard of . I love your ability to open my mind. 🖼

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi T J, thanks. Nice to hear and I wish you lots of fun doing your experiments. The one with the burning plastic is best done outdoors. Albert

Not a fan at first, but you won me over! ❤

@ImperfectPaintings

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Julie. Just know you're very welcome here. Happy painting, Albert

thank you for the education and inspiration

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Susan, thanks. Enjoy making your own version. Albert

I love it! Thank you, Albert!

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Franca, thanks, wonderful artist. It was a joy to make and show you. Bye, Albert

awesome. you inspire me. not bthe artists yoyu talk about -- you! thank you tak

@ImperfectPaintings

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks A.X. enjoy playing with cardboard. Albert

@AX1A

2 жыл бұрын

@@ImperfectPaintings Great! And next time I chose to comment on your amazing page, I promise to use my glasses -- believe it or it, I can actually spell!

@ImperfectPaintings

2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to it 🤓, nice to meet you here. Albert

You are a true creative.

@ImperfectPaintings

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lezlee, just practicing a lot and don't be afraid to fail. And ... have fun. Albert

Definitely WOW factor. Thanks!

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Maureen, thanks. Now it's your turn to paint your own WOW! Enjoy doing it. Stay safe, Albert

U r very inspiring! Can’t wait to explore!

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bonnie, thanks. You can actually use anything, just open your eyes to it. Albert

These are great!

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Fergie, thanks. And it was so much fun to make it all. Try for yourself! The plastics only outdoors. Bye, Albert

Beautiful thank you 🙏❤️

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jazzy, thanks. A great artist with interesting ideas and methods. Albert

Thank you Albert🙏🏻all your experiments turned out great👏🏻Nice to learn all the things and ways you introduce to us🤙🏻

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Maryam, thanks. The artist helped me by making marvelous artwork. But I also enjoyed playing around. Bye, Albert

Thanks Albert. I loved the cardboard collage with its interesting colours and textures. Great video.

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Philna, thanks. It saw the cardboard at work and couldn't wait to make the collage. Great fun to do with those 'ugly' materials. Thanks for dropping by, stay safe, Albert

Thank you. Very enjoyable! Dank u wel!

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Peanut Gallery, thanks. I had a blast playing around with all these odd materials. Albert

Great!

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stineke, Albert

Lovely and inspiring! Another artist in many ways similar to Burri was the Spanish artist Tapies. Would you consider making a video on him? Or perhaps you have already? Thanks for your great channel!

@ImperfectPaintings

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Barbara. And thanks for suggesting Antoni Tapies. I will look into his art. Albert

Great :)))

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrea, it's a wonderful artist. Albert

Thanks so so much for this lesson on Alberto Burri (an artist whom I admire a lot) Albert. You masterfully introduced his work and engaged us on several levels of aspects and underlying thought process that governed his work. What a treat to wake up sipping coffee while watching your delivery on a sophisticated artist as Burri. Thanks again.

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Salim, thanks. And thanks again for pointing me to him. I forgot to mention you. Yes incredible artwork. Strange he isn't in the list of the usual suspects. Hope the video helps a bit. But his art is also challenging to like. We'll have to see. Have a great day, Albert

Thank you for such inspiring videos... I’ve always admired Alberto Burris work and enjoying your channel that I’ve just discovered. Thank you !

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Eduardo, thanks. Amazing the art that Burri made, so creative. It was a joy to make my versions. Do you paint as well? Albert

@eduardomoreira6100

3 жыл бұрын

Imperfect Paintings Hi Albert, thanks for the reply. Yes I do paint a little . I am a self taught (Brazilian ) abstract painter who lived in NYC for 30 years and regret have never taking advantage of the many art School available in the city, now I live in Miami Beach and here art school and classes are very limited , so I am trying to paint on my own but this some times it is hard because it generates uncertainty, insecurity as far as art goes, but I keep going it is my joy de vivre :-) . Finding your videos last night was very inspiring and I will try some of your exercises if that is the correct term ... I was looking if you have any online course but didn’t see it , is there a online course you offer? If is not much of an imposition I would love to send some picture of my work for you to take a look .

Excellent! What an eye you have for seeing the beauty and interest in things that most people don’t give a second glance. I thought I was the only one who would stare at some weathered concrete and think, “how beautiful!” This is very inspirational and motivating. Unfortunately I don’t think dumpster diving is wise in the current situation but I look forward to better times. Thank you!

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Donna, thanks and welcome to the club of people loving concrete and other weathered surfaces. Art is so much more fun to look at when you can relate to it like this. Oh and dumpster diving doesn't have to be done literally, you can also save something just before someone else wants to throw it away 😉. Happy painting and stay safe, Albert

The cardboard is interesting. I really like the painting.

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Suus, thanks. Cardboard is such a nice material, also very common and cheap, I love it Albert

This is so interesting

@ImperfectPaintings

28 күн бұрын

Thanks, Lexi. Just grab some cardboard. Have a good dsy, Albert

@lexilexikitschart3146

28 күн бұрын

@@ImperfectPaintings thanks, I will, have a good day as well

THANK YOU

@ImperfectPaintings

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Federico

I found your video searching for the artists who use cardboard… and are well known. As I noticed recently a Mexican artist and Georgia O’Keefe have older works on cardboard. O’Keefe’s piece is pastel on paper on cardboard. It is a blue tone orchid. My question regards1… acceptance in the greater artworks in terms of ‘value’. Is this ‘cheap’ to people? What do you think? 2. And archival consideration… paint on the cardboard… and still have to mount on say, a wood panel? I persoanally find creating with found objects valid. Although may be very overdone at this point… without a unique approach. I also years ago handstitched on paintings… and have several pieces right now with this. Thank you. This is good and I appreciate learning about this artist and work.

@ImperfectPaintings

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Janet. It's always interesting to have thoughts about art. What do you think? Is it important on what surface an artist (well known or unknown) makes his artwork? Acrylics can be quite cheap. Is an artist allowed to use it? Why do people pay great amounts of money for a scribble on a cigar box, being a quick note of that famous author of that best-selling novel? In my opinion, all these questions ignore the freedom to express by the artist. It is chatter, clutter, or a way to get into an argument. Who am I to judge on handstitching on a painting? The real questions for me are: Did you enjoy making it? What did you learn from making it in this way. Did you succeed in expressing what you wanted? The artistic process is the most important part to me. Not what others think. Hope this helps. Enjoy your day, Albert

Another Great Episode Albert. Thank you for all your time and effort....

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Wilco, thanks. Indeed a lot of work, but limiting myself in this video was even more difficult. 😉 He really is an interesting artist, lots to talk about. Stay safe, Albert

@wilkowilkinson4864

4 жыл бұрын

@@ImperfectPaintings Thanks Albert...All the best..

@j.vansanten112

4 жыл бұрын

Albert, again a briljant video and your art. I like it.

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hi J van Santen, thanks. Do you paint as well? Bye, Albert

Hi Albert, I will try this. I wasn't real familiar with Burri, but I believe I have seen some of his art somewhere. I love when artist use recycled materials, and I'm always looking for ways to include some of that from salvage, thrift stores, and so on. It is really beautiful over there from seeing it from your bike rides. Another artist that Burri reminds me of is Lucio Fontana, whom I like as well. I like the cardboard collage best, and also that circle painting. Be well.

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Culture Fan, thanks. Yes nice artworks he made. I'd love to see them in real life. Maybe someday when the museums open again. That would be a day... Salvage and thrift stores are wonderful. Fontana is on my list, I haven't enough for a video yet, but it will come. Enjoy making your versions of Burri! Bye, Albert

Burri sono un discepolo 👍

@ImperfectPaintings

Жыл бұрын

Good for you Piero, enjoy making your versions. Albert

Albert, alweer bedankt voor het in elkaar zetten (niet alleen van het karton) van deze video! Je zou talent hebben om voor de TV te werken! Dat meen ik...….je hebt zoveel talent en originele ideeen!

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hallo Ellen, bedankt, fijn om te horen. TV is een beetje een oud medium aan het worden. Maar ik snap wat je bedoelt. Maar met KZread heb ik meteen de hele wereld ipv één zender. 😁 ik heb plezier, krijg fijn commentaar en maak veel mensen blij én ben eigen baas, heerlijk. Fijne avond, Albert

A. Burri was a Medical Doctor and Surgeon during WWII: wounds, bandages, sutures and blood. You can easely tell this by looking at his artworks.

@ImperfectPaintings

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Angelo for sharing this to all here. Albert

Wat een fijne uitleg over Burri. Ik kreeg hem op als inspirator. Heerlijk jouw Engels, beter te volgen dan de conservator die een rap verhaal houdt in het Engels :) Nu een transitie maken voor de oefening om er iets eigens voor te maken. Wat en prachtig karton had jij voor je werk, in feite was ie in één keer klaar :)

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hallo Rode Draad, bedankt. Ja, top Engels van mij, ach het werkt en daar gaat het om. Burri is echt fantastisch. Kijk gewoon wat voor 'rotzooi' je thuis hebt liggen xen doe daar iets mee. Al je plastic afval, takken in je tuin, een pak macaroni over de datum, de mogelijkheden zijn eindeloos. Veel plezier ermee. Albert

Oh, my heart! I fell in love a piece of corrugated cardboard many years ago. I cut a goldfish out of a magazine. Used small plastic rings for bubbles. I don't remember what else I used. It until looking very oriental. I don't know what happened to it :(. I need to preserve my work somehow. Do you have a suggestion how best to do this? Also you inspired me to create with plastic circles!

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Renee, thanks for sharing your goldfish story. So relatable. My paintings are piling up too. Just keep them, find a way to store them somewhere. Or do it the Marie Kondo-way: take good pictures, keep them and find a new home for your art. Have fun playing with the plastic rings. I would love to see what you make. Do you share your artwork somewhere online? Albert

I never got art Blick anymore. If it happen to me then I visit this channel😁 Sure I will fine my problem solved.

@ImperfectPaintings

5 ай бұрын

Good to hear, Abdul. Thanks for sharing. Albert

I love the cardboard collage with ripping and stitching and I think about painting on it also. You put the collage in a frame. If I saw it correctly, a shadow frame. How is the collage attached to this frame?

@ImperfectPaintings

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anja, indeed a beautiful wrecked piece. I attach all paintings temporarily in a shadowbox frame (I have different sizes) to take pictures. I use pieces of masking turned into doubble sided tape (make a ring of it by gluing the ends together, glue on the outside) to keep it in the frame for a minute, take pictures and take it out again. Hope this helps. Albert

Stop bij 14.01 minuten...beautifull

@ImperfectPaintings

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, fam de Jonge.

I'm loving that Ecoline Ink. The kind of effect that I've been looking for. Do you think it would work well on canvass?? Would it flow on canvas the same way?? I really need to buy some soon. Thanks Albert.

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi DG, Ecolind watercolor is indeed nice to you better do some tests before using it your artwork. It's very persistent and it has the habbit to resurface in later added painting layers. Also in a blank canvas it soaks downwards into the canvas through the gesso. Once you know how it works you can use it to create interesting effects that otherwise could destroy your painting. Hope this helps, Albert

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ig, thanks. I'm familiar with this 'problem', the ecoline watercolor I use tends to do the same. Now you learned this, see where and when you can make this a 'technique' you can use in your artwork. I believe I used a little varnish to be able to control this 'problem' a little. I would love to hear about the solution you come up with that works for you. Albert

Slavko Kopak is an intriguing artist. What do you think? Could he be one of your exploration in painting? Thank you for your time and consideration. Franca

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Franca, thanks. Slavko Kopac is already on my list, you also asked for him 😉 I will see what I can do. Bye, Albert

May I ask if you love Gabriele Mūnter? I do.

@ImperfectPaintings

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lance, thanks. Yes, she's on my list I'm thiking which angle to take to tell her story / paint in her style. Bye, Albert

Liking the way someone worked in the past with, presumably little knowledge of toxic materials is one thing. Doing the same thing these days, with the full knowledge of it's dangers is something else. Foolishness and a death wish. I worked with some of the most dangerous chemicals around, hands on. I was a chemical safety officer too. In twenty years I obeyed all the safe handling techniques, I never had an accident. Find another way to do these things. Many chemicals are toxic by build-up in the body, via inhalation, ingestion and skin contact. It takes time to kill you. There is always another way these days, take no short cuts! Shrugging and laughing is not clever.

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gordon, thanks. Point taken. Won't happen again. Albert

You need more poverty in the creative process..... misery and sadnees is the flag of my country.... Real altra povera famiglias....

@ImperfectPaintings

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Persefone for sharing your thoughts. Albert