Abstract Art Demo: How to paint with limitations & still have fun

Today, I’m thrilled to share a fun and interesting experiment with you. It's all about embracing limitations to free yourself up, have a blast, and discover your own creative voice. We'll be exploring in a structured way, and I can’t wait to see what you come up with. So, tune in and let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s get creative together!

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[avlwnc]

I'm mostly bedridden with a medical condition and can sit up for only a few hours a day. But, I have vowed to make art every day because making art is healing, so I use limits. 4"x4" square journal. Three to four pieces of collage paper or paint marks. Twenty minute time limit. Very simple art, but it allows me to complete at least one project a day. Which is very rewarding and which causes the brain to release dopamine which makes us feel good!

[LuoDrawing]

This abstract oil painting is truly ingenious in the use of colors, with each stroke seemingly containing endless emotions and stories. The collision and fusion of colors not only showcase the artist's profound skills, but also make the viewer feel as if they are in a dreamlike world of colors.

[PinkandPossible]

Clicked thinking this was for those with physical limitations, my channel subject. Glad I came. Your art and advice apply to anyone who likes to create 👍 Subscribed

[dianecharest]

Watching for the 2nd time, because i need this.

[barbelkraft]

Love playing with limitations! And loved the taster course last year and looking forward for the next ❤

[SylviaFriesland]

Louise, thank you so much for all the tutorials and the time you invest in helping all of us who want to make art. I had a look on your shop on your website and „ Gosh! I love your art so much ❤❤“ - you are a wonderful inspiration.

[mariannemitchellwholeart]

Great demo. Thank you for reminding us how invoking a few, or many, limitations can accelerate our learning and creativity.

[TheDabshear]

Oh boy! A new fun exercise! Thank you!

[tracispanton]

I keep trying to sign up for what seem like new offerings. I'm on a waitlist (or three? :)
Oh well, still enjoying your videos Louise and hope you're enjoying your new space!
"Old Habits Die Screaming" resonated with me, thank you for sharing that!

[jenniferjohnson]

What great fun! Love the little bit of structure. I’m gonna try it out this weekend as a studio (aka family room) warm up. Thank you!

[cannalady]

Great lesson to learn. I’ve been so excited about abstract art and I love the feeling with the paints or something about putting a brush and paint on paper or with your fingers either way, but I’m trying to learn everything and applying it to my practice and I’m getting nowhere. I just joined the tribe last month, oh by the way, my name is CJ Morris thank you

[mariondinan]

loved this. you are an inspiration. Mahy thanks.

[dianecharest]

I LOVE this limitation exercise. Thank you so much.

[tinapeasley]

I have just found And I love this. Thank you

[delvingmind]

There are no “limits” to the creative mind. “Limitation’ is the birth of creativity.

[debragarrow]

so fun! I am going to go and do this!

[sharonclarke]

Thank you for the video. I tend to over work my artwork then get frustrated. ❤😅

[janthiessen]

What's the large brush you used for black? I love big brushes. 🙂

[NeilOrlowski-rc]

Louise or followers: is the free course mentioned in this video available at your website or YouTube? Thanks, Neil

[angang]

Hi, given the mark limits, what is the point of making a mark or two and then coving them up with the big black brush? Are these wasted marks or is there something else going on I'm missing? Thanks