Abstract Realism Crow Painting Tutorial // Step by Step 

I’m always in awe of the artist’s brain and how they visualize these masterpieces and bring their visions to life

About halfway through the video I realized my mouth was hanging open because there were so many intricate steps. I'm so happy you explained why you did each one. Your pieces are like complex musical compositions that can only be appreciated fully when you know how many and what kind of instruments are involved and how they fit together (I listen to Nightwish - symphonic metal - my statement makes so much more sense if you know their music). To see the piece being assembled makes it that much more exquisite. And I'm not using that word lightly - it is exquisite. ❤

This is incredible. The bird feet were actually the part of the painting that caught my eye initially - soo good. Amazing work!

Beautiful piece! A lot of time and technique.

I had to give up painting 40 years ago due to work commitments, since retiring I have been looking around for a phrase to crystallise my work.Not only have supplied it ,but you are also a practical inspiration.Thank you , from the UK.

Hi, Linda. Nice color coordination, color that some people don't like, you make it look so awesome. I found a brunt sienna once that someone threw away. Now I know how I can use it, I like Brunt Sienna color. Thank you.

Great video. Loved to see this construction and the end result is fantastic.

Gorgeous painting!! I love mixing abstract and realism but actually haven't done it that much. You are inspiring me to give it a shot. Loved watching your process. Thanks so much!☮❤

6am and I just found your channel, boy am I glad I typed the word "crow" in with mixed media, I am crow crazy, live on a farm in West Virginia with my horses, dog Maggie and seven cats, love watercolor but want to branch out into exactly what I just watched you do, I absolutely love this piece of art, it is stunning and I will be following you. So amped up to find someone who is doing what I have had in my mind for a couple years now but couldn't even explain it to myself. Thanks so much for your interesting and teachable video. You are good. Rita

This was a stunning painting. I loved each process and you talking through why you would do certain things and what your thoughts were as you did them. Brilliant

This is a far cry from anything I would paint, but I love it! What a process, and well worth it.

Love it! I'm from New Mexico and turquoise is pronounced like tur-coyse here :) Blessings

absolutely mind-blowing! you are so talented... my mouth was open too as I watched you build layers while using different paints and tools! good time lapse, great narration. I am lower than a beginner, I recently painted a 5 x 7 inch acrylic painting of a daisy field for my mom & I was pretty impressed with myself😂😂good times👍🏻

I just love (your paintings obviously) but just the way you talk over it and the things you say, you're so like me! its fun to listen to you, i think we'd be best mates and I'd love to go out for cocktails and pizza with you, we'd have such fun (if you ever find yourself in the Highlands of Scotland) ☺

WOW! I’m so glad RU-vid recommended your channel! Your artwork is incredible and so interesting! New subscriber! ❤️

I was stuck on how to create a commissioned space scene. Then I saw this! Love, love, love these techniques. Thanks for the video!!

This is absolutely beautiful! And (tur-koyz) is one of my favorite colors! Yes I’m OCD about pronunciation. I’ve never heard anyone so mispronounce that word. lol. But this truly is a very cool piece.

You are really an awesome artist and great teacher. Pure talent is such a gift. I made a porcelain Raven doll in a cage and love her story i made up for an article. The words "I Know why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou was my inspiration. Your inspirations are so apparent in your work. Your perkey attitude is up lifting and love your humor.

Love your confidence when adding more colors and points of interest.

This is the first time I've watched one of your videos. It just popped up in my recs and I saw that raven and the colors and I had to watch. It's beautiful.

I love ravens and crows, too. This turned out amazing!

Here I was having so much fun imagining "your Mister" is some dude in a loin cloth ready to spray your canvas with water at your command.

I watch lots of art related videos and this masterclass in abstract realism is fabulous. You demonstrated and explained your process very clearly, but you also showed artistic flair, skills, and a level of mastery that comes from innate talent and years of practice. Thank you for sharing. You now have a new subscriber.

love this so much!!! the painting turned out incredible and this was a super enjoyable and informative video, thank you!

that's SO beautiful. im inspired by this style now lol

Very greatfull artwork👍exzellent👌

Wow. Just wow!

Hi Lydia - this is spectacular! Thanks so much for sharing your techniques so generously with us. If all else ever fails as an artist, you might consider doing stand-up. 😬

how did i even find this ??? beautiful!!!!

Thank you for sharing!! Fantastic techniques!! Sure some people dont like the crow or the script or whatever... I'm the same with what I do, I like what I like... grungy textures with no subject matter.

wonderful painting....💐

Phenomenal! I have a photo I took many years ago of an old, craggily dead tree with about 50 crows sitting in it. It's a silhouette shot and I've always wanted to paint it but I didn't have the right idea or inspo until now! Thank you for posting. This is beautiful and I can't wait to try this technique!

This is a beautiful painting of my favourite subject, that is crow, and have similar interests with you ❗... I try to photograph the bird , as well as sketch a lot...and already done a mini-series on it...👍

So strong color painting, and I'm mad for Crow! I fall inlove for this, I'm jealous of this ^^. Thanks to sharing your work process. I'll follow you France from.

Those colors!!!! What a fantastic image.

Thank you for simplifying & demystifying these art processes so they're available to everyone 🎨🖌💖

Very very nice!!!! Enjoyed and learned alot.

Wow what talent you have. It’s absolutely amazing.

“I’ve got a jar of dirt” in the accent really caught me off guard 😂😂 I greatly appreciate seeing this process unfold and having explanations at the same time. I’m just starting to practice mixed media so all insight is invaluable

Came upon this just browsing ideas for painting my journal covers. My first thought was that you make art approachable and fun. also I love your work!

Well, the art’s a beaut and your narration’s a hoot. I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Thanks!

Love ❤️ gave me a push to get back into the easel

thank you. Lydia, so much!!!!thank you for inspiration, from Ukraine!!

Awesome! Very intriguing and inspiring video. I look forward to playing with some modeling paste and sand. Great job on this piece, and fantastic bird feet!

Absolutely LOVE this!!!

Beautiful! Love it! ❤

WOW!! masterpiece! ive gotta jar of dirttt ive gotta jar of dirtttt ;) These colors work so so well together! and the bird turned out fantastic!!!!

I love Crows, period. Brilliant idea and vision! Stunningly perfect in every way! You just gave me a bazillion ideas. Thank you

Wow! That was flippin awesome! 🥰

I am 100% whole heartedly in live with this painting! Dark teal and warm sunset colors is my favorite color combination.

Beautiful painting, and video

I love it

Oh my goodness I LOOOOVE this!!!!!! Thank u❤

Absolutely loved this.

Love it 💜💜💜

Wow! ❤

Stunning! And thank you for sharing your drawing process. Love the palette and all the texture, and putting "illusion" backwards was a great idea for this piece. 😍

Fantastic painting

This was so helpful. Thank you for making this!

Just wow! And Ty!

Fabulous! Love it😊

Wow, I love this artist! These videos are the missing link

LOVE this!!

Loved it! Very creative 🙌🏻

Absolutely beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!

It's very unique and draws the viewer in to keep looking.. Lovely.

Beautiful!

Love it love it love it love it love it ❤

Love this! ❤

Love it, love it, love it!

I am beyond envious... xoxox

absolutely love this gorgeous piece

love it!!!

Love this!

Love it! 💖

I love this!!!

Love it! Just love ❤it!

That's amazing !!!

Totally enjoyed this painting process. Thanks!

Your artwork is fantastic!

Loved seeing you creating this fascinating art

Love your illustration video.... your artwork wow me

Love iT!!!

so awesome! luv! ❤

Love your video!!

Wow! This looks stunning 😍🤩

I LOVE THIS! 😄

So wonderfully done! I love it! So cool, I’ve never heard turquoise pronounced that way before…🧐 💕💕💕

Beautiful! Well done. Thank you for sharing.

Absolutely STUNNING!!! I love the colours you used. 😍

Absolutely mesmorising video. I loved the finished effect. I wish I had that talent.

Wow wow wow you are incredibly talented! What a beautiful work of art!

Loving this

Beautiful work!

I love it. Thank you

Great idea with "illusion"!👍🏾

Beautiful and I love the layering of elements

love it, well done!!

Awesome!!! ❤❤❤

I loved it!