MORE is a better routine in artmaking 

Thanks, Helen, I have goosebumps all over. I just put out the videos, hoping they will be of use. And it's fun to do, of course. Artist block is a nightmare, but I also have the idea that sometimes it's there because of high expectations or whatever judgemental thinking, inside or pushed from the outside. No judgment, just sympathy for the ones suffering. I have my own internal battles, and part of my painting routine is a sort of resistance against how it should be or look like. Therefore, I look for artists who support my ideas that anything can be okay or be art as well. To support others who just like to play with art tools without a money-goal of looking for outside respect. I just want to show that things can be done differently. Ugly and sloppy are my companions because most of the time, I just paint as a visual 'sketch' to show what I talk about or how my brain is wired or sees connections. Bridget Riley is marvelous, but also on such a high level of skill and detail that I haven't found my way to make a video about her. Jennifer Bartlett is new to me, but she triggers something, I'll put her on my (growing) list. Please throw other names as well, preferably of women, because men get enough already 😉 Be well, peace, Albert P.S. do you have a nice idea for a next challenge you would like to join in on? Artist? Geometric abstract, perhaps?

Yayoi Kusama could be a fun challenge!

Ah, yes, I did as well. Such a variety. Wonderful.

Of course, Susanne, that's the fun of the challenge: to show a variety of art on one subject. Art can be a lot and the skills level is not an issue overhere. Having fun is essential. Thanks for participating, Albert

Thanks, Andrea, good to hear. All the artwork together looks amazing, don't you think? Enjoy creating, Albert

Thanks, Karen. Nice to know I'm not the only one liking squares this much. Albert

Thanks, Shirley. Enjoy making your next artwork. Albert

It's in the Bridget Riley video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o0HWiPMUzK8.html Hope this is what you're looking for. Albert

Thanks, Superfly, some 'languages' are easier (= makkelijker 😉). A word a day can change your life. Just as a painting a day. Albert

Indeed interesting, John, thanks I'll put him on my list of possibly .... Albert

Thanks, Nasrin, for sharing your story. Enjoy making your art, it's the perfect way to get experienced 😉 Albert

Thanks Jane, try this yourself. It can help your creativeness. Albert

Thanks, Culture Fan. Yes, interesting looking artwork. It was fun again. Hopefully, you can join us next time. Albert

Thanks, Helga, I love comments like this. Albert

Thanks, TJ, for breaking out and participating. It was fun. On to the next one. Albert

Thanks, Bonnie, and thanks for dropping bye. Albert

Thanks, Suwong.

Thanks, Emmanuel, I apologize, I suddenly realize I forgot to include your painting. I checked twice if i had everyone covered and still forgot yours. Bummer. I hope you will join the next time. Albert

@Imperfect Paintings hi Albert. Not to worry. We are just enjoying ourselves, and the fact that you just looked at it made me happy. I will stay tuned and no worries, when i can, i will submit. It's nice to follow your ideas. Take care. See you soon.

Glad to hear this, Emmanuel, but still it's a shame others have to miss your artwork. Peace, Albert

Welcome to the club, Enrica. There are always so many faces in my artwork that I stopped looking, noticing, and mentioning. Some explain it as pareidolia, an official scientific term. I see it as people, spirits, energies, or whatever who drop by in my painting to say 'hi'. I see them as teasing me because I always say I'm not good at painting portraits. But another aspect of it is that when I start looking for them, I can't paint freely anymore. How is that for you? Albert

@@ImperfectPaintings I think I have pareidolia myself. I see faces everywhere. Fortunately they are always friendly/funny faces. Some people with pareidolia are terrified by what they see! But I tend to go with it. Both me and my partner enjoy seeing faces on beaches and give them a helping hand with seaweed and shells, just like kids. Most of my digital drawings have faces in them. But if I want to be free I think I can, by just finding faces at the very end. Sometimes I ignore them, sometimes I try to enhance them, and that almost never works!

They are magical, and I only mess up when I try to enhance them. I stopped and just let them be. Love your story on the beach, and treasure your inner child.

Thanks, Caroline. Indeed, the challenges are always great for the diversity of artworks. Perhaps you can join the fun next time? Albert

Hi, that’s kind. How would I do that? Take a photo, but how would I get it to you. I’m not on social media. I only use WA.

At the moment, there is no challenge running. In a few weeks, I will put out a video explaining the exercise for the new challenge. All details (like email address) will be in the description under the video. Just keep an eye open for the new video. Here is a link to a previous challenge around the artist Emily Mason: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5hJ2wugcRv0.html

V many thanks 😃

Thanks for dancing with me. Albert

I as well, Franca. Lovely artwork all together. Thanks for participating, always a pleasure. Albert

Thanks, DC, I just can't help myself. Squares keep popping up. Have fun, Albert