Abstract Painting Demo - Part 1

Hi everyone. Today I'm going to take you through the first part of my abstract painting process, starting with moving my thumbnail sketch to my canvas... or in this case cradle board

From there I work very quickly and loosely with various pencils, charcoal, and some color to get the base set. I was so excited to work on this piece that I even started adding more paint before it was dry (oops). But that will have to wait for my next video.

How do you move your thumbnail sketches to your canvas? Let me know in the comments and, as always, if you have any questions, topics you'd like me to discuss, or anything else, please reach out. Don't forget to like and subscribe and ring the bell to be notified whenever I post a new video.

Hugs,
Gwen

[lindafleming]

Gwen, I only watched part of the segment on the abstract. I enjoyed it and can't wait to dive into my own.

[mariakapatos]

Gwen you are the mostest in art excitement….love all you share thank you dear friend.

[zagreblady]

Just found u on YouTube and wat a beautiful energy. I’m so happy just by listening and learning and watching you be free, which is what I’m trying to learn to stop being uptight and just let go and have fun ❤thank you for this channel.

[evelyne]

bonjour Gwen, merci for your passion and enthousiasme

[bonnieholubetz]

I’m struggling getting started but I appreciated your stash of shapes and collage papers so I am going to start just to create my own stash and see if I can come out the other side with some ideas.

[jeannetavnon]

So nice to see this video, just found you. Like aldo that you abstact work with oil.

[stevekoch]

Hi Gwen, Fun to watch. Anxious to see the finish. I would like to know more about the painting on the floor with the face on it down to your right?

[chrisvallone]

Extremely grateful that you share your process with us..
...Excited to see what's next!

[jacki]

Oh Gwen, I just love your infectious approach. You manage to combine making art feel loose and fun but still guiding us on structuring as we go. I love your thumbnail sketch start and then the loose abandoned marks. I can’t wait for the next part. Thank you so much for all of your videos here x

[deniselini]

Fabulous Gwen!! Please show the whole painting start to finish!! ❤️💃🏼

[SergioAranda]

Gwen I’m so happy to have discover your Channel !! I love to hear you about how you paint and your approach !! I’m also a visual painter !! Send you lots of Love from Paris ❣️👋🏻 and I’m looking forward to watch more of yours videos !!!

[shellymillerleer]

Your enthusiasm is inspiring. I'm a maker/upholsterer/coach, etc. I was searching YouTube for anything that would show me how to create abstract art. I'm going to paint the front of my shop here in Indianapolis and I want to do abstracts of the tools I use. Your vids were helpful. Love Taos, love Santa Fe. Goal is to move that direction.

[shirleytrites]

I love your videos. Can't wait to see where the journey takes this one!

[majie]

Awesome video Gwen. Thank you. Cant’s wait to see the next video! 😊

[jor]

Your work is lovely and you are a great teacher.

[fcruz]

Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[meltemashley]

Please show the painting beginning to end, thanks⭐️

[TreSkee]

Hafa Adai Gwen! Love your energy and enthusiasm, much love from Guam :)

[alisonamacher]

Hi Gwen, I’m so happy to find you. I’m an absolute beginner with abstract oils. Some guidance on mediums to get layers to dry and not muddy colors on top would be so helpful. I know this is very entry level, but it’s the thing that I’m having the most issue with in my painting.

[wendytaylor]

Hi Gwen, That’s such a great fun video.I am working hard to free up my art and I just know your videos are going to help me.I was an illustrator for my working life so after years of tight art I am loving freeing up.Looking forward to your next video.