Abstract Landscape Demo: Working in a concertina sketchbook

In this week's video, I wanted to share with you how I experiment with a concertina sketchbook. These sketchbooks are a great way to practice when you are looking for inspiration. So tune in as I show you how I play with abstract landscapes in a unique way and then comment below if you've ever used a concertina sketchbook.

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[sueevans]

😢i want to thankyou so much, ten years a go i lost my son and also lost my mojo! Today i have started playing with my inks and am enjoying. Like lots of artists i have lots of sketch books EMPTY books and loads of inks and paints . So lets get on i am also thinking of joining your facebook . X

[kellyevankreueger]

I love the sounds of the birds outside...makes it a wonderful feeling

[heatherstubbs]

Ooh, ooh, ooh! This is so exciting! That looks like so much fun, I’m going to make a concertina sketchbook tomorrow and start playing with ink! And no, it’s never a waste, no matter what becomes of it, because it’s a creative, constructive use of time, and that’s not only sending out good vibes, it’s an investment in your own physical and mental health. Let the play begin! ❤️

[Beyogafull]

Enjoyed watching this process, I like what you said about learning something new each time and it’s not about creating a painting each time

[karlabritfeld]

This is the thing i love about acrylic paint. You can water it down so that it looks like watercolor or use it full strength. It dries quickly and you can paint over it.

[greggtransky]

This is not only an amazing learning experience, but absolutely stunning art. Thank you for the gifts that you share... best wishes, Sondra Borrie

[lize]

I love this video Louise! Thank you for inspiring me 😊

[sarahgranville]

So lovely to watch you work. I now want to make a concertina sketch book! Got a video on that?? 😅

[kellybeale]

I just bought your Life Force Book
I am soooo excited to see it!!!

Your such an inspiration
Thank you for teaching and sharing like you do ❤❤❤

[geckonia]

WOW!!!! Can I tell you how much I love this???? ❤❤❤

[RikkiTollenaereArtist]

love this, going to make my own, off to the art supply I go ! thanks for sharing

[juliebabb]

thank you! your playful attitude toward 'messing about' is so refreshing. finding my way with portraits is not feeling playful, so time to stop. perhaps the looseness of inks is just the ticket. as always, thanks for sharing.

[patriciacoughlinphd]

Such fun! I am away from my studio for a month with access to very limited materials, so I am such mucking about and playing with collage. It will be interesting to see what effect this experience will have on my paintings when I return.

[cherylmartin]

This was inspiring, thank you so much. I actually totally understand abstract so much more now, you helped me

[murielallison]

it seems so simple when we match you Dream of having just a little of your talent 😀

[lorilander]

Love it! Struggling with my sketchbook! Really helps to see the process again…. I have been in freeze mode!

[annrubino]

Thanks for sharing this video - lovely to see how intuitive and loose you paint. A terrific inspiration! I have noticed that the British painters I have seen all use a similar palette. Is this largely due to the effect of your natural environment? Have you ever tried (and rejected) painting with more vivid, perhaps urban, hues? Of course, colour choices are so personal. I struggle with my dull mountain surroundings, fighting my inclination for the whole crayon box.

[suzannesmith]

Love this format and your demonstration. So glad I joined Art Tribe. Thank you.

[betsyratzsch]

Louise, when you make your accordian journals how do you secure the joints. I like to overlap a little for strength but it can get a little bulky. My favorite way is to sew . Loved this ! Too much fun ! Waste. Are you kidding ???

[tracygillard]

Creative experimentation is a waste of time and/or money! Yet it’s difficult to hear that above my shouty inner critic when I sit down with brushes in my hand wondering if I should use the ‘good’ paper today. Does this stem from my mother telling me not to waste the paper and paints because they were expensive and only getting them out every now and then?