Paint abstract the EASY WAY - no brushes required! 

Warning: this is a very long post so if that bothers anyone you should probably just keep scrolling. 😊 This video is the first one of yours I came across and now I'm hooked! Finally, someone who uses the kind of colors I use and doesn't hold back either with color or feeling! Thank you! Your work is amazing! Although my style is similar to yours I don't have your confidence at all! I taught mixed media art to kids for over 25 years I have only recently begun abstract painting. Watching many RU-vid videos left me feeling mostly uninterested. I am so grateful that you share your experience so freely. Finally, an artist with whom I resonate. You have inspired me to really pursue my art path. Something that has always held me back is when paint something I think it isn't art. But when I see another artists' painting in a similar style or design I never question if it's art. Of course, it is! Do you have any suggestions for how I can overcome this? I see other artists seem to automatically accept/know that their work is art. I always feel like people will think some variation of "my (insert very young age) could do that"! Or, 'what is that supposed to be?" Or the most cringe-inducing, " I guess she can't paint realistically so she does this so she can pretend to be an artist". Did you always know what you do is art? Why do I need to convince myself/others? I completely understand if you don't want to get into this. It's just that I have NEVER told anyone about this and I truly connect with your art. So, I thought I would take a chance. If you made it this far I appreciate it very much! All the best to you!

As an abstract artist who uses acrylic paint I really appreciate you starting lessons in this medium and look forward to future lessons. Whilst I love watching what you do with enamel paint I cant ever imagine gearing up to undertake the kind of work that you live stream in your studio/laboratory. Please keep up your teaching online as it is a great source of inspiration and a joy to watch.

'You should be careful with the colour black -- it is a very final sort of colour'. Terrific description!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👌🏽I am going to remember this for years to come.

Love it , such a good teacher u r and using basic things to just paint , thanks .

I've been using acrylic paints for a couple of years and been longing to get into abstract painting. Your lessons are such fun, easy to follow and you have this wonderful voice. Thank you so much, I'm totally hooked.

Super, danke .!!!!!!! So sauber ist mein Atelier noch nie gewesen!😂

Oh my God! It’s so beautiful! Im not into abstract but when i see your videos, i am now thinking of trying it! Thanks so much for sharing your techniques!

How extremely kind of you to share this with us. Much appreciated.

WONDERFUL and wonderfilled!! 🎨

Still in love with this style of acrylic painting. This is my medium for now.

Thanks again for sharing. You're helping me get through some of this weirdness.

OMG you actually explain how and why you do your painting...LOVE

I enjoyed your demonstration, it reminded me why I was so in love with creating large canvas artworks. Thanks for sharing.

You are a blessing. Your studio is a breath of fresh air. Like seeing the most beautiful sunset you have ever seen. After watching your last video I proceeded to crank out 5 paintings. Thank you for your inspiration. Bless your heart.

This the first time I have seen someone teaching and showing the technique step by steps .you are a good and generous artist. I have learnt a lot. Thank you so much.🙏

Wow! That's an awesome painting! I'm going to try that.

Thank you so much Ed for this video tutorial! I watched a lot of videos about abstract painting, but I could not dare myself to start like this, on a large canvas. Although I still poorly understand English, even so, your technique gave me inspiration and I will certainly try. I certainly subscribed to your channel and will, as far as possible, learn from your experience. Thank you again!

Yes. It's really fun and inspiring to watch you do it, Swarez! 😍You made it easy and cheap to start with abstract painting. 🌹 All one needs is imagination. 🤫🤗🥳

Ed, you really make painting seem fun and enjoyable! 👍

Wow, thank you for sharing this! So simple and yet fun and elegant! I can't wait to try this. Love so many of the pieces in the background also and look forward to watching your other videos!

Thank you...I Love color and texture and you made my day. For those of us who can’t afford to buy cans and cans of enamel paints...we appreciate the way you show us some fun with acrylics. Love everything you create, so show us more. ❤️❤️😊👏🏻👏🏻

An explosion of color!!! Love it!!! Thank you !!

Thanks! so much.I love it.Bless you...from USA.

The last time I painted was 36 yrs ago - this video has got me fired up and am starting on a canvas now - got all the materials after watching the previous one. Your simple, low tech , no fuss approach makes it seem so “easy”. Thanks!!!

I've just discovered your channel - your abstract artwork is beautiful, I have never been able to do this type of painting, but after watching this tutorial I will have a go - it is so well demonstrated I don't think I can go wrong - at least I hope I turn out a reasonable panel. Many thanks Thelma Marsh.

I'm just getting back into painting after a few decades I must say your video has inspired me!!! Thank you!

Always learning new techniques from you. Beautiful

Love your work!! I have been reluctant to try abstracts but you have made it fun and less intimidating. Thank you!

Your videos are fun, your paintings beautiful and so expressive!! And you always act in a good mood. Thank you! 🎨👍

OMG exactly what I have been looking for …. Proper Instructions and easy to follow.

Gorgeous. Love the color combo. What a happy painting. Thank you, I am inspired. M

Alors lui je l'adore!! Magnifique !! Bravo !!!

Lovely technique, I'll have to give it a try.

by far the best channel i've found searching on youtube clear and easy to follow thank you

Love the colors and the texture!

So love to watch you paint. Thank you

Absolutely love your work and thank you for taking the time to show the technique step by step, i will be trying this today and FYI I already have done one of your which is a show piece in our coffee room at home. Thank you!

You are a pleasure to watch! I’m from the states and your accent is awesome, cheers me up every time! I’ve started using some of your techniques on my abstract poured paintings. Thank you so much for you!

I'm just starting to get into abstract painting. I've watched a few videos on this topic but yours is by far the most inspiring to me. Using tools like a squeegee and cardboard in lieu of brushes and such is opening a world of possibilities. The results are amazing. I'm even learning new and novel words such as larder. Now I know where it is I keep my cereal boxes--and another future painting tool!! Brilliant to say the least.

Thanks for sharing your techniques. You make it so fun and easy.

Some of the paintings in the background are the most beautiful abstract paintings ever made! The video is a treat from first to last second. Not only a great artist, but a great person )))))

Your paintings are all amazing. You are generous and teach us step by step. God Blessed You ❤️

Beautiful work and great tips, Ed. Thanks😃

How I would like to be your neighbour to learn Being so neat while painting! The space is fantastic! Congratulations!

A masterclass in understanding and approach. So wonderful!

Magnifique toile. J'adore ! Bravo.

Absolutely love watching you videos. I just found you and feel so lucky. I love this painting. I’m giving this a try today. ❤️

So very very beautiful galeri,,, good job friend,, thanks for sharing

Gotta give huge thumbs up for your videos. Very patient and provides all we need to know about acrylic painting. Can’t wait to hit the board with what I’ve learnt here. Thanks a lot!

Love the process and all the colors here 👏👏👏🙌💖💕💖

Love the bright colors, your technique and classroom style! We're waiting on a part for our furnace (which died), so I'm watching this wrapped in a blanket near a space heater. Your video warmed my heart and put a smile on my face. It's very inspirational! Can't wait to give this a try. THANK you for this.

AN artist studio so cleaned and so well organized? That's so unusual and I apreciate It very much. I Like your art and your way

I am new watching and absolutely love your work. So inspiring. Makes me want To get out and go get some new colors to start painting. Love it!!!

Beautiful!

What a great tutorial! And what a fantastic piece!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and skills! Wonderful job❤️

Thx u for showing us n teaching in simple way to creat fab abstract.

Thank you so much for sharing this technique! Enjoyed it very much! Really appreciate your work that is displayed in your studio!

i love your use of colour! i love working with card too....its such fun. i thought i was weird so its nice to know someone else paints mad too! 😂 thanks so much for sharing what you love ...your videos always inspire me... i need to paint now!!

Love your art! Obviously MANY of us do and clearly you are very successful at it. Some people seem mighty jealous of your talent and success. Keep the videos coming. Love them and you positive energy. 💜

I enjoyed this one! I am going to attempt one using the cards! Thanks!

Love it! Looks like an amazing landscape in abstract form. Beautiful

The ultimate in beauty and splendor

A gorgeous piece. I really enjoy your videos. They are very inspiring to me.

GREAT TUTORIAL, SWAREZ!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!👏👏👏👍

Absolutely brilliant 👏 Thanks for doing these awesome videos 😎👍

Loved it,definitely worth watching!

Wow! That is magnificent, touches the soul it is so deep. Thank you for sharing your tech also, keep up the great tutorials.

Beautiful collection of artworks and the technique was explained really well too. Thank you! This is a must try painting.

Thank you for the incredible and inspiring art you showed us..❤

Loved watching you create this painting! Makes me want to try abstract painting. Thank you.

Great tutorial dude. I’m a landscape artist and have tried my hand at abstract but ballsed it up. You made it look easy. You’re also a really good presenter. Loved the piece you did about art galleries taking the piss. ☺️🙏

My favorite 🤩 one🥰 beautiful colors ❤️

Thank You Ed, Like the different sizes of texture. Great colours. I will have to explore that myself. I like different textures also and I do use cardboard cereal packets. I normally am more uniformed with the colours though. I also use gaff a tape to have straight lines. So I will definitely explore more. 👏🌈🇬🇧🍀🦄

I LOVE all of the paintings I see in the background also! Great video! Thank you so much!

Very inspiring video, beautiful result, very interesting texture. Great work!

Wow! Txs lot dear brilliant Artist Swarez,big hug of the Brazil.

Gracias por tus explicaciones, y por tu arte. Gracias por los subtitulos en español, así llegarás a más gente, muchos más. Gracias por todo.

J'ai adoré, je n'ose pas me lancer dans cette technique mais vous me donner envie d'essayer. Bravo très pédagogue Merci pour la démonstration et l'explication 🤗

Lindo ! Tela maravilhosa , sou apaixonada no seu trabalho ... Quando eu crescer , quero fazer trabalhos assim , maravilhosos !!! Muito obrigada por compartilhar conosco , algo tão lindo e sublime ...

Great Wonderful application of paint with card board and use for texture as well and blending using a large canvas and use of side colors too. You detailed it afterwards to give it a pattern triangle shaped as you look at it as a whole it pops outwardly in painting. Very good job. I like it. Fun tools you made yourself simple yet works!!

Maravilhosa ❤❤❤❤

Woweeeee…..wonderful. Gorgeous all these colours. Watching all your videos now. You are a real talent and a great teacher. Thank you🙏

That looked really fun and quite simple...I'm going to try it!

Beautiful I love abstract art

Absolutely amazing , thank you for sharing love your work.

I love it i really appreciate abstract painting thanks for sharing more power to your channel

Ist's such a great pleasure to watch your lessons and enjoying the positive energy. It is a wonderful inspiration and I'm looking forward to the experience by trying it myself. Hope my english isn't to bad.

Lovely abstract painting

I love your work. I have some paintings i did in 2008 that are similar. It makes me smile. Thanks

I love what you did with all these colour s. Its beautiful keep watching you and your video s with so much daring stuff . TC

Beautiful,thank you for sharing this technique

As always awesome piece Ed, keep up the great work it’s so uplifting 🌈🥰

Brilliant art work 👏 👌 I am very glad to see that the way you start the painting with simple things and very very easy-going through out the process. I am truly impressed n inspired 🙏 🙏🙏. Thank you very much for the video. I would like to catch up with new ideas from your upcoming videos 😊

I like these types of videos. Thank you.

Loved loved it loved it I have an exhibition recently in 17 to December I am going to try something like this but I am not an expert like you I would be praying that thank you man thank you so much thank you

I just love how you make art look so beautiful and easy your art is the sunshine in my window you can tell you put your heart and soul in to it thank you fine young sir peace and love to all

You are amazing Never liked spin painting but this one hooked me again

Amazing work. I wish that I could paint big canvases. They are bold and amazing. I rent and live with someone so I don't have room to paint them. But I do paint quite a few a month. It is so fun and joyful. Thanks for your videos.

Wow! really enjoy watching your technic, your a 2020 steampunk Bob Ross!

Thanks for your video tutorial, you really explain very well. I'm starting in abstract painting and it's trial, hit and error, but that makes it more interesting, I'll follow you with your videos.