Hi, I'm Ewa, a professional painter and printmaker. Here we timelaps, talk art and share our love for nature, the Scottish Highlands and all things British!
That little drawer is too small to be of any value whatsoever!! The best hack for plein air: two cradled paint boards connected by torsion hinges plus tripod plate; lower serves as palette; upper serves as support for your panel/canvas with lightweight clamps and back cradled side doubles as a wet canvas carrier. Easy peasy, you're in business!!
I appreciate your effort, detail, descriptions, and corrections. I believe you just saved me a lot of trial and error, time, and aggravation if I remember your process. Your palette colors (and brand/s) and brush sizes would be helpful also. Thank you very much.
This whole video has a magical quality to it. It's a shame you ran out of light in the end. You mentioned you had dogs. Have you ever or would you ever paint them or do you strictly only do landscapes? I tried looking for that art magazine while visiting Durham city but unfortunately they didn't have it. Do you know if it was released in the UK?
Your explanation of everything involved with oil paintings was excellent and you provided a lot of useful information. I still find it a bit intimidating, though I guess the only way around this is to just start, and play around with everything. I find the ability to correct mistakes with oils very appealing so there are things im excited about when I start using them. One thing im still unsure about is how to dispose of turpentine and unused paint
Newsagents in the UK are getting harder to find as demand for magazines is drying up. There's one in Durham city and I'm taking part in a life drawing class there in a couple of weeks. I'm hoping to find a copy of the magazine there. It must be a dream come true to be featured in the magazine. I'd also never heard of substack. There must be a lot of rocks in Europe 😂
It was very enjoyable watching you take us through the process of another painting. I previously mentioned I wanted to start painting with oils but find the idea a bit intimidating. I'd be very interested to see a video of everything you need equipment-wise, as well as any tips or advice, if you were to do something like that.
Thank you for the suggestion David - that's a great idea! I've just finished filming it so keep your eyes peeled on Friday ;) (sorry, I already had something else in stock for tomorrow's video...!)
Thank you for introducing us to another artist. I'd never heard of him. I wonder if you're familiar with The great wave off kanagawa. That's my favourite painting and I love that style of art. What do you think of the paintings from that era of Japan?
You're very welcome :) I myself have only seen a couple of paintings by Rousseau until this exhibition so it was mostly a discovery for me as well :) I'm familiar with 'the great wave off Kanagawa' by Hokusai and also know his work of Mount Fuji but that's basically it... I must admit that my knowledge of Japanese art is shockingly little - I am a bit better versed in Chinese ink paintings. Coming from a place of ignorance I don't feel like my commentary on Japanese art would be very valuable but I do love how movement is conveyed both in landscape and portrait paintings.
@@NinfaFluidaGallery it would be great if you ever did any videos on Chinese ink paintings, as I don't know anything about them, although I look forward to whatever videos you have planned, whatever the subject
Merci beaucoup :) Ravie que ce petit voyage digital vous ait plu ! En effet, impossible avoir une impression complète des toiles de Van Gogh sans admirer la texture :)
Thank you for this educational video. I'd never heard of this artist until now. I love the natural look of oil paintings, and I'd love to give it a try but I'm intimidated by painting in oils.
I'm glad I was able to help you discover a new artist David! I've only ever seen a couple of his paintings that are usually exhibited at the Musée d'Orsay so it was quite the discovery for me as well :) You should definitely try it - with the transparent quality to them as well as the longer drying time you can modify so much of what you do, should you be unhappy with the results. On the contrary, I feel like oil paints are quite forgiving and you don't necessarily have to restart from scratch if you don't like how everything turns out (cough cough watercolors cough cough)
I've loved watching all of the work you've put into this painting and I don't want it to end. Do you think you'll do this for any other future paintings?
That is so nice of you to say, David! There are still two sessions to come with this particular one. I'm unsure as to whether I'll continue this video format for other paintings though because I don't see these videos perform as well as the shorter ones unfortunately and they take me much more time to edit and upload :/ I'm not saying that I won't don anything like this in the future, but I need to observe the feedback I get from these a bit longer before committing :)
You could easily add ASMR to the title of this video. Loved watching it. The longer the better. It was extremely relaxing and I can't wait to see the rest of it. Thank you for taking us through your process
haha you won't believe it but these were my thoughts exactly when I edited the video :D I might start a shorts series with only the enhanced pairing noises :)
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! I feel like less people watch them but those who commit to the longer format seem to enjoy it more :) I'll try to keep producing longer ones as well in the future!
I love your video !!!! The late painting are some of the best work ever !!! He put it all together, with some help. I love the over exaggeration. Thank you !
I love the colours. I especially love the glass of gin. It's making me thirsty and I want to reach in and drink it. I know you focus more on landscapes, but it's nice to try other things. I've been doing a lot of watercolor paintings in the last few months and despite not liking it at first, I love it now
Haha, gin can have that effect indeed :D Yes I feel like trying out new genres really helps change your perspective and avoid getting too much into a routine that kills the vibe. I'm glad that this technique works out for you as well! I wish I could manage watercolors but I have difficulties shaking the reflexes you gain through painting with oils so much and I always end up having something way too muddy :/
I'm sorry, I wasn't under the impression it was so loud :/ I will turn the background music down for future videos, promise! Glad you still found it interesting though!
I hear your frustration but sometimes its just better to give up and get the best out of a situation. Im originally from north Yorkshire but have lived abroad for more than 30 years. I would love to stand up there on that cliff and face out to sea with the wind blowing me all over the place , watching the light changing the colours at every second. The grave yard ot St. Mary's church is a dream for artists with its wind eaten , sandstone gravestones. I hope you left the car and walked down the 199 steps into the town , took a walk out on the sea wall and enjoyed some fish and chips! You said you were "on vacation" You lucky woman! This was an extended moan! Btw..EVERYONE choses thst view of the Abbey. Ive been up there with my class of 7 year school children and felt like we'd been shipwrecked after a lashing by the north sea wind and rain ..but none of us grumbled! Rant over!!
It definitely is a stunning place and an extremely beautiful area! I would love to come back for a longer period of time and be able to enjoy the different places without the pressure of plein air sessions as well as to get some paintings done :) I did have a peak of Whitby itself as well although there wasn't time for a proper fish and chips... See, that's yet another reason for going back soon! ;)
@NinfaFluidaGallery Im glad you discovered the attraction of the area and hope you will enjoy exploring the the moors and coast on another visit . Btw, I loved your guided tour of the Musee D'Orsay. Paris is my second favourite place, after North Yorshire! Happy painting!
Oh wow that’s great 😃! I love 💕 all the colors especially the pinks & greens. Spectacular job with the calligraphy letters & the reflections on the glass & bottle. Thanks for sharing this wonderful informational video with us. 🥰
Thank you so much Colleen, that's so kind of you to say :) I must say I really enjoyed the colour combination, it felt so joyful and I had tremendous fun adding different layers with slightly different undertones to the greens and pinks. The letters were a nightmare for someone who doesn't have a steady hand, but the right brush helps bridge any shortcomings! :)
Lovely commentary…very articulate, relevant and mindful. Good camera work. Look forward to more gallery videos from europe …i’m such a long way away in Australia…lovely to see these works through your excellent videos. never mind the criticism…it’s just noise…keep up this great work and you’ll soon have as big a following as ‘james kalm ’ in new york…. thanks again
Thank you so much Patricia, that is such nice feedback and I'm so very glad you found my commentary interesting :) I'll definitely include more exhibition videos in future - it helps me organise my thoughts and impressions and really helps me remember every artwork better!
Please, please, tell me who is ‘Van Go’ ? Do you mean Vincent Van Gogh ? Enough of this Americanism ‘Van Go’ it’s so very embarrassing. ‘Van Go’ 🤦♂️ what a terrible mispronunciation of Vincent’s name. Shame on you ….
It's such a great one, right? The Musée d'Orsay is a fantastic space, it's definitely one of my favorite museums in Paris for sure. I do keep my fingers crossed for you to move to the Alpes!
Thank you :) I was very happy to see so many paintings from distant places and really all over the world, too! One so rarely has the occasion to visit all the museums, so it's such a privilege to be able to see so may masterpieces reunited in one place :)
This was a fascinating look at the exhibition. It was very professionally made and you did Van Gogh justice. I can't wait to see the next lot of videos from you. Do you ever work with watercolours? I'm learning but it requires lots of patience.
Thank you David! I feel very passionate about him and even read his letters to Theo, his brother maybe 10 years ago. His life is so tragic so whatever helps us dive a little into his imagination and thought process is really both inspiring and humbling. I did but I struggled. A lot :D It feels very counterintuitive for someone who is used to oils, everything is inverted. I admire watercolor artists, you can achieve incredible things with it but unfortunately it's unlikely to be in the cards for me :)
Thanks so much for taking me on a virtual trip with you to the Van Gogh Exhibition in Paris! I have definitely enjoyed seeing his works, especially the cows 🐄. I’m impressed by the variety of artwork that they showed & very pleased with your sharing of this experience! Have a great day & weekend 🥰
I'm so glad you enjoyed coming along with me to this exhibition Colleen :) I do like the cows, too - it's such an unusual subject for him! Thank you so much for your positive feedback and hope to see you in my next video soon :) Sorry for the late answer - I'm usually more present than that in the comments but the last couple of weeks were really crammed :/
Very good point about the economy and the right time to consider art as the hobby and living as the practicality. Even Levin from Anna Karenina worked on the farm to gain experience to enrich his experience. And I remind everyone that experience is art. But experience is also living and providing. Mostly for oneself and a few others, to be fair. Yet regardless, we as people need to work. Otherwise, shit people keep calling the shots. If someone's an artist and is struggling with this, now you know.
Exactly, it even was a common practice in schools for nobles to do agricultural work during the holdiday season to gain some perspective and appreciation for their status. And yes, we are not all fortunate enough to live entirely off our art so there are many different hybrid stages one can experiment with in order to give yourself the chance to venture down this path.
@@NinfaFluidaGallery Plus, it gives us good source material. Did you know the dating market is so poor in America right now that even I'm considered a catch? I think. lol
Also, HOW DARE YOU work from your flat and not some grand Scottish mansion and not be a vampire? I don't understand! RU-vid is lying to me!! lol. Sorry. To me, that's funny. I'll stop posting now. Heh.
@@NinfaFluidaGallery You're welcome. I'm just going through things and find humor in the absurd. Think of me... as Art Oppenheimer but with pedagogy instead of hard science. Or.. a bull in a china shop. That's just me. You be you!
My studio is just a 8 x 12 room in the country with a desk, computer, card stock, and nib. Besides the cost associated with ink and cardstock, I've found I don't allow myself to buy extra stuff I don't need. To be fair, I'm cheap. Regardless, your channel has a good dark academia vibe with good art. Hmm.. Good stuff!
I agree that restricting one’s space also helps getting one’s priorities straight and prevents you from buying unnecessary stuff! It’s the same for me with canvasses. As I don’t really have enough space to store my finished works and hoarding blank canvasses I have both to find a way of selling the finished ones and really think about which type of canvas I buy next. Also helps staying productive because you can’t start 10 works without finishing them - I litteraly wouldn’t have the space to proceed in that way 😅
@@NinfaFluidaGallery Also, I have zero idea how to sell stuff. I'm just assuming the art gallery guy I'm talking to knows what to do so I'm being patient, a good boy, and waiting for things to happen. :P Focusing most of my anger that scares people into art though for sure. Hope your art is ever productive.
Its great to see you back on here. I can't believe you got the paintings back. It seemed as though they were lost forever. I can't wait to see all of the new content. Really looking forward to it. Will the magazine be available in the UK? Id like to buy a copy
Thank you David! 🙏🏻 I couldn’t quite believe it myself right up until the parcel was delivered 😅 I’m so pleased to hear this, thank you! and yes, absolutely it’s a British magazine! I’ll share more about this closer to the date 😇
Thank you so much, I’m glad you like it as much as I do ☺️ I think it’s very important to find a good environment for yourself that allows you to be inspired! ✨
Such a great idea! I am going to screw a metal plate under my desktop easel and tap a 1/4 UNC thread in it so I can screw it straight onto the tripod adapter. Thanks for sharing the concept 👍
