Mark, I can’t begin to explain what an inspiration you have been to me. I have watched every single one of your videos many times over, including the ones that aren’t free. I have finished setting up my studio, built my easel, color checker, and shadow box, and bought all the Geneva paint and materials I need. I feel a true calling to oil painting because of the knowledge you have shared through your channel. You make being a high-level artist seem so comprehensive and achievable. I can not wait to start my journey using your method. Thank you for all that you do!

@RonSwansonIsMyGod

5 ай бұрын

The big thing for me was setting up that overhead light source the way he instructs. I mean that made a HUGE difference. Totally one of those, "oh, now I get it!" type moments.

@fbpco

5 ай бұрын

@@RonSwansonIsMyGod I agree. Had to learn a lot about balancing light too, which is something I never would’ve considered before seeing the videos on this channel.

@RonSwansonIsMyGod

5 ай бұрын

@@fbpcoYep, that too!

@shonaaitken7635

5 ай бұрын

Oooh, the light situation is one of the things that is holding me back. I should listen to the instructions again and give it a go.

@fbpco

5 ай бұрын

@@shonaaitken7635 I was really intimidated by it and had a hard time finding the right lights within my budget. The most important thing is the dimmable light for your shadow box, that makes it really easy to balance the light.

I once heard someone say, "The artist doesn't own the meaning". That really resonated with me. The viewer decides what an art piece means to them.

@westrain2

5 ай бұрын

Exactly

@k-asp3r754

5 ай бұрын

Bullshit.thats how we came to believe that someone like Van Gogh Is an artist.landscape and flowers ,thats not art ,thats painting or handycraft.

@annsmith3192

3 ай бұрын

that' s kind of like songs-- I have heard songwriters say a song can mean anything you want it to mean-- Paul McCartney has talked about the song "Hey Jude". it was written for Julian Lennon but Jude fit better syllable wise- and "mother Mary comes to me" is not Mary from the Bible-- its his own mother. however, he says most people think he means Mary , the mother of Jesus, and he says that's fine-- Ive heard the Eagles and Elton John say the same thing .

@annsmith3192

3 ай бұрын

@@k-asp3r754 I dont understand this comment about Van Gogh

This video really struck a chord with me. When I was a kid my mom had a print of "La Piñata" by Diego Rivera in our living room. I remember just laying on the couch and looking at every little detail in that painting for hours and hours. I hadn't thought about that painting in years. I just looked it up and it instantly brought me to tears. Wow!

You're making paint again! Amen!

I am an artist that works on self satisfaction, my paintings hang on my walls like wishes or dairies of my thoughts, that is my purpose for painting. Or maybe like songs written in paint.

@saranevillerogueart9627

5 ай бұрын

My thought exactly. Only time I paint for others and NOT for myself is if they pay me $$$

@zatoichimasseur6767

4 ай бұрын

Thats why i love Ivan Drago, people thought Rocky had it hard; Ivan fought for himself.

@annsmith3192

3 ай бұрын

@@saranevillerogueart9627 I don't know-- I like to get paid but -- that money disappears quickly, & the artist will disappear quickly in the grand scheme of things - so yes I agree w Mark. you are painting for others -- the painting will outlast you and the one who commissioned it -- others will enjoy it for years to come. much longer than you will grace the earth

I agree with you 100%. When a painting really hits you, there is no possible way to communicate in words to another human what you are going through. I've been in a museum before, been stopped dead in my tracks by a painting, turned to my wife and we make eye contact with a knowing look of what we are going through, that's about as close as you can get to expressing it!

Congrats on the investers...

I’m So sorry I wasn’t exposed to these ideas when I was young and trying to understand what I was “supposed” to be painting- the classes I accessed were teaching some vague idea about expressing oneself - academic art was not cool. I felt so wrong - either the tides are turning or I just never found my tribe. Never too late! I totally agree with this message! Right on!

@annsmith3192

3 ай бұрын

these ideas are a testament as to why we need art in schools. its dismissed as not important. maybe its the most important class of all.

Mark, listening to you with all your experience, knowledge, wisdom, and love for painting is like listening to Yoda. It was so inspiring hearing you talk about the simple meaning and power of painting. You have helped me immensely with my artwork and I hear your voice with some little tip every time I paint. Thank you for all you do, and for caring so much about your fellow artists.

Thank you for expressing so clearly the thoughts that many of us have. It is important to consider the effect our images have on others.

I don’t know where my art will end up. After my death , not really going to matter. Not to me. I paint for myself. I hope to build a small museum , the museum itself . a work of art , I hope to spend some time in it before I die. I gather some people will come visit the museum and experience the art. I think special people might find themselves in it , most will just move on, some , complain , and ask , why did we stop in this museum in the first place ! It doesn’t really matter. My art tells me , the mourning doves will surround me upon my death , the white ravens will carry me away. I hold on to nothing when I leave. You make great videos , I like your energy. It’s honest and real. Would love to buy some of your paints.

@annsmith3192

3 ай бұрын

so you think you will go into a dark abyss and never have knowledge of your paintings or where they are- and won't care? hmm. that's a depressing world view

@lisalovelylpa

3 ай бұрын

@@annsmith3192 I never said, Dark Abyss. To me death is like mixing black, all the colors are needed to mix black , so , like black , in death , exist all possibilities ( colors ) , quite the opposite of a dark abyss and not at all depressing.

You can only paint well what moves you. If a painting doesn't move the artist, I doubt whether it's very good (unless the artist is purely commercial in his motivation). As an artist, you're successful when what moves you, what inspires you, also moves at least some one other person.

Another fantastic video. “You’ll never be able to enjoy your art the way someone else will” that’s probably the greatest arty quote of all time. Magnificent

Mark, Bless your beautiful heart and soul for sharing your wisdom with the world! I’ve learned so much from you and if I could, I would give you the biggest hug! I’m so relieved you’re still selling your paint!! YAY! 😅 👍🏻

I fully appreciated this delivery, and, at the same time, accentuate the fact that viewing art is a highly subjective experience. That being said, I began my art training in 1964, 60 years ago. I am a full-time working artist, about to move to my 16th studio. I will not burden y'all with my points of view regarding art, making art, and viewing art. Suffice it to say, I disagree with all the talking points in this video. That is not to say the talking points are wrong. To the contrary, they emphasize how individual an art experience can be, either as a viewer, a collector, gallery owner, museum, art history, and within academia, where there are too few excellent professors (which is a whole other enchilada I could drive y'all crazy with, IF I launched into yet another diatribe. Have a great day everyone ... I am headed, like every morning, TO THE STUDIO,. HOORAY!!!! 😎❤ ART

There was a simple etching hanging in my home when I was growing up that steered my whole life. I was so fascinated with that image that I ended up going to school studying and making art. So, yes, art can move you! Thank you, Mark, for all of your lessons over the years. So glad to hear that Geneva paints may be back, don’t know what I’d do without the brush dip.

I figured that out with music some years ago. I don't talk in terms of "better", "best" etc. I either feel it or I don't. It either hits me on that gut level or it does not. That's all I care about...

Hallelujah!!!! You’re making paints again. Yaaay!

Happy to hear you are back! Your paint is the best!

I love your teaching. You are a very kind person in the way that you teach. You are someone who wants others to love painting and to keep learning. Your critiquing series is so good. Thank you.

Yes! Geneva Paints lives!

This was so much encouraging, because looking at the modern art I many times think people don't want to have beautiful landscapes any more....

Very good. I love when you make me think and look at something from a different angle. Well done!

Well said, I'm happy to see that smart person like you is here on KZread. Thank you

I love the way you teach about art and painting. Not elitist, not reserved only for people deemed to have "talent" or lucky enough to have had school based art educations.

Thank you for such wise words!

Great message

This video really resonated with, and reassured me regarding my own journey right now. Also, you have no idea how happy I am to learn the dip is in stock and that you'll be making more paint. I have just a little French Ultramarine blue left, and it seriously bummed me out to watch that last tube shrink... I had to get all Buddhist about it and be like, "Remember that nothing lasts forever. "

In my parents house growing up we had copies of "The Angelis" and "The Gleaners" by Jon Francois Millet. I cried when my folks sold them to move to a smaller more modern house.

Your observations are certainly interesting and good beginnings for open dialogue. My journey sounds somewhat different: I paint for myself, not for others - I paint what I want hanging on my own walls. But I also accept that every viewer will have a different reaction to my paintings than I will; their unique life experiences shape how they see things. I agree that having artwork on our walls shapes us as people; my son told me how grateful he is that he grew up in a house with original artwork on all the walls; he said that was rare among his peers. It makes me happy that he continues to value art in his adult life, as both a maker and a viewer. Thank you for the insights you share ☮️

@annsmith3192

3 ай бұрын

we are all just a speck on the timeline-- we are here a short while-- your paintings might be enjoyed by others longer than you ever lived-- so in that vain. its others. that might end up getting more out of them than you

So happy you will be making paint again. It is the best

Beautiful! Thanks for your discourse on art. So refreshing and you make sense. I grow impatient with all the nonsensical art out there.

I would be happy if my paintings lived in thrift shops in fifty years. Thank you for an inspiring channel!!!

@Max-dd7du

5 ай бұрын

I had the weird experience of finding one of my paintings in a thrift shop…

@AFAskygoddess

5 ай бұрын

My neighbors put my hand painted birthday cards on their refrigerators. It's so sweet.

This video changed me. It is true meaning to be too much educated. Thank you tooooo much

Thanks Mark! So glad you are still able to produce your paints. We have Christina’s World hanging in our living room. We don’t live far from the Brandywine Museum that features the Wyeth family work and is where they lived. I actually ran into Andrew Wyeth at an art store picking up supplies (Shout out to Jerry’s Artarama Delaware). I agree my wife wants to save every painting I make, but I enjoy the process of painting more than the results. I do like most of my paintings but don’t feel attached to them.

Thank you for your contribution to our world, much appreciated

Your words are always inspiring. Thank you for sharing your experience and insight. Grateful for the brush dip also. Just got mine. I have been waiting patiently. lol

the painting with the woman washing dishes in the Kitchen sink really captures something special. i love paintings of everyday, ordinary things that make me feel like a Sunday morning. The light in this Painting is phenomenal .Who is the artist?

I am an artist, but do not depend on income from my art. I definitely paint, sculpt and make prints that interest me. Secondarily I hope that other artists or visitors to one of my galleries will find some of my work that moves them and perhaps make a sale.

I am so excited to see you making paint again. I love this video. I grew up looking at portraits my great grandfather had commissioned of his family - I now have them in my house- along other portraits of different time periods-- some are from the Revolutionary times-- and I think it had a major impact on me becoming an artist. My ancestors are John and Ann Tayloe, they built the octagon house in DC. its the house that Dollie and James Madison went to after the WH was burned in 1812. We took a tour of the house & the Tayloe's portraits are on either side of a fireplace- I got up close to see who painted them-- it was Gilbert Stuart. Paintings are so intertwined w history I can't wait to restock on brush dip and looking forward to PURPLE

Standing ovation 👏🏻

Glad the paint is going back into production. I’m still recovering from the forum being shut down.

Andrew Wyeth is definitely in my top 5. His work definitely had a huge influence on me and every other artist I've shown his paintings.

I have never thought I’m painting for others, we obviously paint to please ourselves, in that how and what we paint is true to our sensibility, but then our vocation is to give pleasure to others. I’m not sure what to think of this. Is it that ultimately we are not selfish? Thankyou for highlighting the contrast between crude sensational art and real painting.

@annsmith3192

3 ай бұрын

our lives are short - our paintings will live much longer-- our paintings will end up giving more joy to others than ourselves. we are just a speck in time-- paintings can last hundreds of years

super happy to hear that you guys will be making paint again, I really want to switch to oils and get your paint in the future, you've motivated me massively in my (acrylic) painting journey :)

As an artist myself, I paint for myself, and if someone else can relate to it that’s wonderful .💕

Thanks, I really like what you said about the artist's curse, I'd never thought of that before.

Very inspirational. This gave me a lot to think about. Thanks.

Great video, interesting topic! It is true, the paintings we make could potentially be in existance a very long time into the future.

Yes, all the -ism's are one thing, but actually páinting is where it's at! Very graphic how you showed that paintings influence you. Beautiful studio, especially love the windows.

Best teacher ever!

Your studio is incredible.

Thank you, Mark. I understand what you say. Peace and love, my friend. 😊🙏

Thank you, so much to understand and learn from you.

Art will allways be a mystery. I imagine early mankind the first person to pick up a stone and keep it for no reason other than its shape or colour. They just like it. Art touches us in a way that visceral on a very deep level.

Great video, Mark. Whose painting is the lady at the sink? I just love it.

I really loved the comparison in growing up as a child with this art vs that art.

Well said!

This is a really important message, and a very inspiring video.

What a great video - really inspiring, insightful opinion. Thank you for all your content.

this is correct. thank you mark

What a lovely commentary and it was so good for my heart to hear. Thank you, Mark!😊

Many of the paintings shown in the video were so beautiful. Most I have never seen before. I would love a list of the names if anyone who knows them has the time.

This guy is wonderful.

Absolutely true ❤ Thanks for sharing

Well said, Sir! Thank you.

Thank you for another nice video. I only paint for myself ! Most of my work is keept for a few month/years and then destroyed or give way should someone want it, but my objective is enjoy the journey and final image. Perhaps the difference is, I am not commercially motivated or formally trained? 🙂. Good luck with the new business and your adventures.

@annsmith3192

3 ай бұрын

some of your art might be enjoyed for many years after your death- maybe for longer than you were ever alive-- we are but a speck on the great timeline of the universe

Very interesting point about the difference in impact the casino painting can have rather than the sceneries depicting happier life moments. It makes me consider what kinds of imagery am I putting out there myself.

@annsmith3192

3 ай бұрын

I din't get that take- I got the quality of art is what is better for the soul than the other paintings

So happy to hear about the positive news! Lots of luck and thank you for all your efforts, care and great content 🌸🫡

Only Pygmalion fell in love with his creation every other artist I have encountered always feels he or she could just improve it a little more if he or she had the time. I once bought a chair from a carpenter who was a fantastic craftsman. He told me he had only a few pieces of his own handcrafted furniture in his home because he couldn't stand looking at the imperfections. I looked at the furniture and I couldn't pick out anything wrong even when he pointed to something like the stain wasn't perfect or the grain didn't live up to his standards it looked great to me but to him, it was an eyesore.

Wahre Worte denen ich zustimme, die ich aber noch nie so betrachtet hatte.

I learned oil painting as an apprentice. My mentor told me his greatest fear is one day seeing one of his paintings in a thrift store. I kinda know that feeling. An acquaintance was sick so they had an auction to help pay her medical bills. I donated a handmade end table that would have fetched $200.00 at the gallery that had my work. The auctioneer grabbed a used lamp set it on my table and sold both for $5.00.

@annsmith3192

3 ай бұрын

so much is how something is presented. a dark Sargent stuck in a thrift store might get 20.00 but at Christy's might fetch 20 million

That was a very good talk about the meaning of art.. but personally, as a 72 year old painter, I believe in beauty as truth and not an opinion. There are those works that rise above any judgement.. I.e. Sistine Chapel, etc. 450,000 tickets to the Vermeer exhibit at the Rijks sold out in 2 days. People inherently love beauty and crave it. Kudos to your father for his love of Andrew Wyeth which gave you the right environment to evolve.

Glad to hear you have an investor

Leo Tolstoy said: art is a means of communicating emotion, with the aim of promoting mutual understanding. (1897) Literature is for transmitting thoughts and art is for transmitting emotion. (we try) This shows why the subject you paint is so important, it will also determine how people see you.

Liked very much what you said

Beautiful video, lots to think about

It was good to hear that. Thank you ❤

A good piece of art lowers the veil between the conscious and unconscious mind.

Thank you , I enjoy the more realism, form of art than colorful Splashes and drips of what could have been more Realistic, Not sure if it is because in many art galleries , and the concept since the 60's that Realism is NOT Real Art , but just being a good copy artist. Sargemt's art I always enjoyed. So much is gone hat we can relate to of the past to describe . Wildlife, never could understand , a painting of people is accepted, but not Wild animals unless being prepared for cooking, or like the one artist , agree well done , but it was the inside of a slaughter house meat hanging from the hooks.

I don’t see any art that touches or moves me. I desire to create it myself.

Thanks

I do differentiate between decoration and art, art isn't a gimmick but an expression and to me none of those people on tiktok making swirl paintings or remakes of Rothko or Richter make art, they're making decoration at most and shouldn't be thought of as artists...

I think your own art and the way you feel about it is a lot like the way you feel about your kids. You love them …. But you can see their imperfections! 😉

What is the painting of the woman in her kitchen at the sink? I love that image.

Artists are alchemists. We take paint and paper, and turn it into emotion.

Super!

Anyone know the artist and name of the painting at 0:53? Love it!

I was interested in the title and agree with most of the content... except all your examples refer to art as a painting and does not apply it to other visual media, like photography 😊

Good morning sir how are your day been going interesting peek at this reason why miracles ✨️ of sound ✨️

I'm 70 and have been painting/drawing for 40 years or so. I wish I could have all those hours back, and do something else with them.

@JDHarford

5 ай бұрын

why?

"You look at something" and it moves you to "respond" in someway :)

Anyone know the artist’s name who did the Vermeer-like woman in the kitchen? It is stunning.

Thanks for the inspiring message :) May I ask who is the artist who made the painting at 00:52 ?

You’ve grown up with art around you, I was too. My children have grown up with art around them. However, I’ve visited too many homes with no art on their walls. I find it shocking. This is why I don’t care what type of art people display. As long as they are hanging someone’s art. And I don’t mean mass produced prints from Costco.

R and can believe sighted remembrance

Hi, could you tell me where the beautiful Gwen John drawing is located?

Mark, what is the name of the painting with the lady at the sink and who painted it please? Thank you.

@robertbisbee6412

5 ай бұрын

I am wondering this too, didn't see the name in any of the comments

Can you please share the name and author of the landscape painting from 0:54 ?

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