How to Create a Body of Work as an Artist

In this video I talk about how to think about building a consistent body of work while honoring your range of artistic expression and experimentation. #oilpainting #abstractart #abstractpainting

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[Stess-jn]

My parents "said" they supported my art growing up, but if I did anything other then things that they could recognize, realism, they discouraged that. Even though I won some awards. Then life took over and commercial art happened. You gota eat. Now at 72 I am trying to find out who "I" am. I think my art is to try to get people to see. At least passed my parents eyes. I like you stuff.

[carolgregg]

Thank you…you have given me much to contemplate as a 62 year old artist that has a lack of confidence in her work…we each have a voice with our work…figuring out what you are saying is the crux of it all…

[Bebe-ftef]

I’ve just discovered your videos and plan to watch them all. I will also look at your website to learn more about the whole artist mastery. Thank you.

[ElleCoyote]

You have simplified my artistic life considerably, and I am very grateful. Choosing one or two sizes in squares and rectangles simplifies my art supply order a LOT. This narrowing of focus creates boundaries that will help me focus on my work more intensively. I am 77, and because of physical limitations, I cannot build my own canvases any more, and I want to get to know the people who purchase my work. So, bingo! I will make smaller work and approach coffee shops etc. I have a set of guidelines! Thanks so much.

[IM-enun]

Thank you! I love how you breakdown what I should think about when trying to be more cohesive in my work. I am pretty much facing this dilemma since I work in different media and draw/paint a variety of subjects and therefore have differing styles. A lot of food for thought. Thank you!

[wendyneilson]

Very insightful points. Been looking for this

[thegildedpaintbrush]

So helpful! Thank you! I enjoy your videos so much!

[jayadacarvalho]

Thank you so much for all your wisdom shared ❤ Im struggling to find the foundation that connects all my points and your videos are very helpful.

[avialbersbenchamo]

Thank you so much, you give me hope, as sometime I feel so lost!!! I wonder if you can one day make a video of ways and exercises of creating a harmoniere in in your different works? 🌈

[acs]

Great video, thank you. Beautiful paintings.

[bocolewish]

Refreshing thoughts. At 67 I am creating my best and most personal work though at 3' x 4' I have run into "nice, but too big for our space" feedback. Thank you for sharing your ideas. I will check out your other videos!

[kathleenclarke]

be authentic??? know who you are???find your voice??? core of your expression??? Common comments that always leave me feeling like I've eaten a bag of marshmallows. Appreciate your intentions to help us all...just thought to share one kind of authentic reaction to this advice. Thank you!

[annclyde]

This was so helpful, honestly some of the most constructive information that I have seen on this platform. You simplified it so much, and it made sense in a way that I never thought of with regard to my work. I am very all over the place, but I know in my soul the kind of work I want to express and why. This gives me a much needed container to approach my artwork. Thank you and I am a new subscriber🙏🏾