Black and White Just Feels Different. 

Thank you for the kind words, D C. :) That really means a lot and a thumbs up is very much appreciated and is more than enough. I'm making some adjustments at the moment which I hope means I'll be able to increase my upload rate without making changes to the videos themselves. 🤞 I hope that you're doing well!

Definitely agree that B&W encourages us to fill in gaps ourselves and add story in. That's actually something that was touched on the Medium article that I hadn't considered before, how without colour some things are indecipherable from one another, leaving them more open to interpretion. Thanks for your comment, Jennie! :)

Thank you, Cordelia! They pose an intersting challenge but can really work sometimes. 🙂

Thank you so much! I'm glad that the videos are helpful, Karen. I hear you - making them can be a reminder for me not to get too caught up in my own head as well. 🙂

Appreciate it, Kyle! I'm glad that you enjoyed it. 🙂

That sounds like a lovely painting. Painting in black and white definitely has its own unique challenges and it can be really rewarding. Thank you for your comment and wishing you the best of luck with the painting of your granddaughter. 😁

Thank you, Emanuele!

Thanks, Kerri! Definitely see what you mean about the intergalactic vibe! 🌌

Enjoy! 😁

Totally agree, Pat! It's cool to hear that you tried a black and white seascape as well, I think they're scenes that lend themselves to monochrome. I'd miss colour if it became my focus but makes for a refreshing change now and then. 😄

Thank you! 😊

Thank you, Carina, that means a lot. 🙂 I definitely hope that the videos have that effect! I think it's good to bring things down to earth rather than to build up walls. I'm glad that you find them helpful in that regard. There's lots more to come!!

@@TimSchofieldArt I absolutely agree :) can’t wait to see what’s coming

Thanks so much, I'm glad that it's one of your favourites!

Hello over in the Canary islands again! :) Absolutely, there can be something more emotional about black and white photography in particular, I agree. It's funny that with photography it seems easier to capture emotion in black and on the flip side with painting also introduces many more challenges. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the painting, I hope all is well. :)

Thank you Julie! I'm working out how I can increase the pace at which I upload them so hopefully there will be more, more frequently soon. 🙂

Thank you. 🙂

It definitely hits differently! 😁🙏

Black and white photography holds a place in my heart!

Hey Bruce, thanks for tuning in from Northumberland. 😁 Congratulations on the commissions, that's awesome to hear! I hope that you enjoy the black and white experiments, you'll have to let me know how you get on. Really appreciate your comment. 🙂

Thank you! 😀

Thanks so much, Jen! Building up details slowly can be pretty therapeutic for me. 😄 Really appreciate your support.

Thank you so much, Anthea! 🙂🙏

Hi Francis! Wow, how serendipitous that is... really happy I could contribute to a serene evening. Thank you for letting me know as well, it means a lot. :)

Wow what were the chances of this!

Hey John! Thanks for your comment, I'm glad that the videos help you keep painting. I think the spray that you're referring to is a varnish. I use it because I build my own frames for the paintings and present them without glass. Instead, I use an aerosol varnish to offer moisture resistance and additional UV protection. The ones that I use are Golden Archival Semi Gloss & Matte. I hope this helps! 😀

Hey Kaz! Thanks for your comment. It's an interesting question, perhaps there are a couple of things in there. The first thing that comes to mind is that any mood coming from a colour is going to have cultural roots in language, broadly speaking. Thinking of red for danger, passion, heat, etc - there's nothing particular essential about any of them, but they're all possibilities. The second thought falls out of the first, because I think that establishing a mood is sometimes (or always?) dependent on context. I'm reminded of music since an individual chord is just a sound and its how it's placed in relation to the rest of the chords used that make it meaningful. A single chord in one context can build tension and in another, provide resolution. Perhaps the same can apply to some extent with colours, the context being the other colours used and how they influence the look of the 'one colour' in this case. Who knows, maybe it's different for everyone! 😁

@@TimSchofieldArt and that same single chord can be played in different ways, soft and quiet, staccato and loud etc just as our paint strokes can have many different nuances and so what surrounds that one mark can influence how it is perceived, just as a chosen colour can be influenced by its surrounding colour, yes ..

Yes exactly! 😄🙏

Hi David :) Thank you for your comment! The bits that look like pastels in this video are actually water-soluble wax. It's very versatile to work with as you can use it dry but then add water to paint with it as well.

Thank you for the recommendation, Petal! They look amazing, I really enjoy ink paintings. I've tried some myself but need a bit more practice.

@@TimSchofieldArt I’d like to give ink a go myself sometime - it intrigues me. Cheers, Tim. Keep on inspiring us!

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Hi Emily :) definitely not disturbing, thanks for your comment. I've thought about painting with black and white acrylics over my photographs a few time actually but it's not something I've got around to trying yet. Thank you for the reminder. It sounds like you have some talented children! 😁

@@TimSchofieldArt You are most kind, Tim. Yes, my children amaze and inspire me every single day. They truly take my breath away. As for your art and photography, they are extraordinary. Painting on one of your photos would be spectacular. I wish you the best, whatever you do.

Hi Stacy :) Yes absolutely!