Welcome to
Above made by me with NightCafe.
Today is for artists that
create in ANY medium to come on by and just talk art. Write a post about
what's on your mind in the art world. It's a place to ask questions on
your blog where other's can hopefully answer. Or share your videos, your
techniques, tools or even what type of camera you use. So, you say you
can't draw but you can write.... that's art baby! AI creations are
welcome as well. Since this type of art is taking off to main stream.
Let's say you think you are in no way artsy. But you love art. Show
murals, historical art, your friends or kids art and talk about it.
I would like this to be an all inclusive way for artist to share, whatever.
My only rule? Criticism with kindness.
If someone asks to have their art critiqued it must be done with generosity and consideration.
This is a place of encouragement and inspiration.
How do you learn to create?
Do you watch youtube videos for art?
I do and don't really know what I would do without them. Many, many, years ago in blogland there was link up called Paint Party Friday. (PPF) I met some of you through that blog. One of the artist there encouraged me to join in with my ,then, horrible portraits.
PPF inspired me to improve with my art. Back then I was painting a lot too. It's when I started watching Youtube in earnest. I didn't and still don't have access to art classes here. I wouldn't enjoy them anyway. I'm a lone artist and having someone stand over me and then try to instruct me on how to create just wouldn't work for me. LOL
Youtube and other on line formats has allowed people from all over the world to learn about art and to create art. I bring this up to share some Youtubes that are created by two of our blogging friends.
The first one is by Gene Black
Another one of our bloggers with youtube is Maria Medeiros
Of course, I have nothing against art classes, but for me and others the internet has allowed so many to learn to create in the comfort of their homes.
Do you like learning from videos?
Do you create videos I can share in SITAR?
Let me know in the comments.
This last week I pulled out my
Brusho pigments.
Image from internet.
If you don't know Brusho, it's a highly pigmented, dye based, water soluble, non toxic and acid free watercolor powders. They are colors are explosive when water is added to the powder. I use them on canvas, heavy paper, watercolor paper, and even wood.
I made these backgrounds on canvas and intend to paint "something" on them with acrylics.You can spray water onto your surface and then sprinkle on the pigments.
Or sprinkle on the pigment and spray water on top of it. I added silver in parts of the top blue 
Here is a close up.
And guess what? A video to show you a sample of how to use Brusho.
That's if for me. I look forward to seeing your art in
Sunday in the Art Room
Nicole
Morning Nicole.. Oh how I miss PPF Paint party Friday, met yourself and so many more inspirational artists worldwide. How I have loved seeing so many of your creations over the years. I also am a lone artist I much prefer to create quietly on my own without direction or being told what to do.. So nice to see so many variations of creativity, I enjoy Youtube when I get chance so many talented people putting their energy into creating and sharing content. It's a great tool as long as you don't get hooked into buying those sponsored products hee hee.. Happy Crafty Sunday.. Hugs Tracey xx
ReplyDeleteNot being a craftsperson I have never used these online videos, but I know that Miriam looks at them from time to time. Having been sewing since childhood and quilting from an early age she could probably make a couple of them!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool post, and I totally like those explosive Brusho colors because they look so magical and vibrant on the canvas. Lol, do you find that using those powders is particularly messy, or is it actually more convenient than working with traditional paints? Have a creative and enjoyable weekend. I have recently published a new travel post on www.melodyjacob.com for your perusal.
ReplyDelete...Nicole, stay warm, well and creative.
ReplyDeleteThanks for featuring my video. My Youtube channel has a mix of quilting, craft, music and travel videos.
ReplyDeleteI had not heard of the Brusho pigments. Those look really interesting. As for you "horrible" portraits, I find that one quite pleasing and "fresh."
Lovely art Nicole! I do use youtube videos to show me how to do things not really for art though.-Christine cmlk79.blogspot..com
ReplyDeleteOccasionally I will watch short YouTube video tutorials but they are not my preferred way to learn new techniques. If possible, I prefer to have one-on-one, in-person instruction. I just learn better that way. However, not every in-person teacher is able to successfully convey the info I need. For example, I learned how to do a proper and evenly painted watercolour wash from a video which was invaluable to me when all else failed. What I needed to learn was the concept of "feed the bead" which was the key to unlocking the technique.
ReplyDeleteI joined PPF later in its life and I miss it. People there were so very helpful, including you Thanks now that several years have passed. I learned/learn a lot online, although I must admit I learn the most by just experimenting. And practicing and repeating results that I like. Years ago there was a craft store about an hour away that had some super actual classes too. I use to learn a lot there also, but they like so many craft stores, have closed. I miss actual classes but then again, I always feel most free at home in my cluttered space. Have a super arty Sunday Nicole. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI do not have a YouTube channel, Nicole. But I like to learn new techniques from YouTube videos. During covid, I watched a lot of videos and I still do it. I love some artists and I have paid some money for their online classes. Oh I miss PPF.
ReplyDeleteMy dear Nicole, forgot to say that I love Brushos. I bought a big box from the US some years ago. Since now, I haven't used it often, but I will start doing it soon.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I will tell you a secret. When I find the opportunity (hopefully during 2026), I am thinking of starting a new PPF on my blog, but it will be once a month, not every Friday. Let's see when I will post the new PPF (it will be PPM: Paint Party Monthly) and hope that all the lovely bloggers who used to join PPF will join PPM too.
Kisses!!!
Gene's video is awesome! Thank you, Nicole, for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I used to love PPF! I know we met there! Someday I will get up the courage to do the link for SITAR and join you here. I am a chicken to do much on my computer-I'm so afraid of getting it messed up somehow!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I love learning from YT. I spend way too much time there!
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Blogfriend for sharing and for hosting. Yes, it's greatful artwork indeed. I enjoyed reading.
ReplyDeleteGreetings by Heidrun 🐈
Boa noite minha querida amiga Nicole. Não precisa se desculpar. Se não conseguir, não tem problema. Mandei até os links do Blogger. Principalmente, sobre o Gilberto Chateaubriand. Sobre o Instituto Inhotim, separei apenas 80 fotos, para mostrar que ele foi reconhecido internacionalmente, pelo The New York Times. Deseja uma excelente noite de domingo e um bom início de semana. Grande abraço do seu amigo do Brasil.
ReplyDeleteEu não conhecia essa marca Brusho. Infelizmente nem todas chegam no Brasil. Seus quatro desenhos ficaram maravilhosos. Sobre o Instituto Inhotim, no Blogger viagenspelobrasilerio.blogspot.com, tem vários links sobre o Instituto Inhotim. Fiz uma postagem, onde o artista usou somente a cor vermelha. O desenho que você me deu de presente de aniversário, tenho em alguma parte do Blogger. Vou te mandar pelo e-mail.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday Nicole! Thank you so much for featuring my video on your blog! That is so kind of you my friend. I really love portrait you made! I also love the dye ones! They look beautiful! Thank you again my lovely friend. Today I bought a canvas! I can't wait to plan what I will be painting on it. I am thinking of a portrait! :) also maybe in the style of Matisse. Going to plan... Have a wonderful Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of Brusho, but it looks very interesting. I like the "explosive" part of it. Maybe one day, just not right now.
ReplyDeleteI'm a self-taught artist and most of what I do I have either learned by videos and online classes, or by more or less happy accidents and experimenting. And of course a lot of practicing. I think you and I "met" through PPF.
I do, on occasion go to You Tube to learn how to do something I am currently trying to do, but I don't go for general knowledge (though I should because I have run into problems that I had no answer for and sadly, I have ruined a painting or two for lack of knowing how to correct a mistake in watercolor. Not sure if it is laziness on my part or just being stubborn ... wanting to do it my own way. I took a graphics course in college and have had fun with things I learned there and I already told you about my Over Sexed Water Buffalo story. So, I guess that's it for me. Lazy or stubborn ... take your pick. I am my own worst enemy 🤣
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From the Sol
Oj very interesting technique, thank you so much for sharing your art with us
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This is really a great incentive showcasing everything about art and artists! P.S. Monday is usually my busiest day of the week sadly. Thanks for the reminder
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this. I always enjoy your creativity.
ReplyDeleteInteresting videos that are there to help. I often look at the acrylic ones.
ReplyDeleteI really, really love those backgrounds on canvas. They are spectacular. I've done a number of online workshops and tutorials and I find it energizing and challenging too. I haven't had an actual in-person class for far too long, but have been contemplating traveling somewhere to go to one.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Nicole! It's me, CAAC, stopping by to check things out. I think your early day portrait looks pretty darn good. To answer your question, I love to watch reels and videos of artists at work! I find inspiration and motivation to try new things. Gene's artistic quilting is really cool. I didn't know you could do such things. I always love seeing Maria's watercolor journal pages. She's fabulous! I want so very much to get started painting for real but haven't done it since my site went bonkers. I hope to do something about this soon, though. I added my link. I'm using my 4M posts to display new or reinvented art whenever I can. I hope that's okay that joined the party. ;) Have an doodletastic week, my dear! xo
ReplyDeleteLuiz Gomes. https://viagenspelobrasilerio.blogspot.com/2026/02/instituto-inhotim-parte-i-brumadinho-mg.html?m=1 escolhido pelo jornal THE New York Times.
ReplyDeleteA super post for Sunday in the Art Room.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I think I have interest in learning art and I believe I will take guidance from YouTube videos someday too . I am huge fan of your art ,faces particularly,I love your skills in drawing expressions on faces it fascinates me 🥰👍♥️
ReplyDeleteO this brusho colours are awesome , I loved the second video more 👍