Thank you. I think the source of my disgust of my own art, is, I try to be a copy machine, instead of having fun, and making it lively. That's a beautiful painting.
As a handicapped artist, I don't have the luxury of traveling to beautiful locations, painting in my studio from references or memory; however, your video solidified a vague feeling I had, that with my obnoxiously bright colors, I can create beauty in my backyard. I recently began putting together a plein air kit because my husband suggested a series of local outings where I could paint and he would just relax and be there to take care of my needs (yes, he is a prince among men). In order to prepare, my plan is to set up in locations around my home and use just the kit. Your video has inspired me and now I am excited about the prospect!
Wow that texture & vibrant colors are so interesting & inspiring. 🥰Oh & I love 💕 how you combined David Hockey’s style of color with Vincent Van Gogh’s style of brush strokes! I never thought of that technique before as a self taught/educated artist. Brilliant idea 💡!!! Thanks so much for sharing this with me!! I have been painting things around my house, yard, & garden but this additional idea is really helpful & just what I needed to create. Enjoy your day Margot!
I, too, have that feeling that I'm not surrounded by the proper stimulus, when really it's all about the creative way we can interpret what we see. Thank you for reminding us to see things differently. 👀 Loved your oustanding painting, and Im also a fan of M Graham's luscious paints. 😍
Margot, I love the vibrancy and life in your final painting 😊…I keep a daily art journal and I try to draw something from my day…a pair of shoes, my groceries, a flower that I have seen, a bird that I have heard etc….taking inspiration from the seemingly ordinary can make you look at the world differently.😊
What a fabulous video. Inspiring and beautifully scripted. You are a gifted teacher, storyteller, and artist. I love the way you connect the dots...lines... colors...shapes...etc.
Absolutely love David Hockney. His book Spring cannot be cancelled is pure joy. His iPad drawings enable you to see how he builds a picture and what he changes along the way. Thank you for great video. 🎉
The first painting I was happy with was looking out my backdoor, with a just right old pine. Then pre sunset striping the yard in gold and green from the bathroom window. Then there's an interesting bottom and side frame of trees in the living room and then sunriise and winter. Nothing spectacular, but if you really look, it's amazing what you see
Great tutorial, Margot!!!!! And, Ohhhh, that Japanese Maple 💗 I love how you were able to step out of your comfort zone and paint such a beautiful landscape 😮💗💗💗 Amazing lesson in changing our perspective on our every day surroundings - thank you!!! Love David Hockney's work!!!
This was very inspiring, Margot. I'm at a point in my current painting that I'm trying to decide if it's done. I like it, but I was hoping for something more whimsical. It's not whimsical enough. You have convinced me that I need to have more fun with color. Which I did a little, but not to the point of whimsical. That's my toughest art challenge.
Margot, I keep asking myself "why are you watching these videos?" My art has no resemblance to what you create! So, I am answerng this question. I truly enjoy your style, design and talent for presenting art techniques, AND, I always learn something! Your quirky personality is entertaining and endearing. I'm a retiree that has picked up my art again after a hiatus. I sort of have taken the approach that at my age, I need to get to the point and not waste time watching unrelated videos!! BUT, I love watching your videos!! Thank you for taking so much time and care to share with all of us! I love the Ah Ha moments you give me each time I watch! 😊
Hi Margot. Thank you for this really helpful video. I will NEVER be a great realistic artist, so to capture something, even the ordinary, and make it special through good use of composition and colour is such an encouragement. Your painting turned out great...vibrant and alive with colour...And am inspired to try something like this from my own backyard. (Or someplace more exotic. ha ha.)
Thank you for this. I have been struggling with longing to “go places” and depression. I actually live in a beautiful place that people travel to for inspiration! The beginning of your video actually made me start crying! I will take your inspiration, and get out there and paint a desert scene today. I do tend to like painting in whimsical color, and I will try and push it further.
Just amazing! If i were sitting down to paint this i would never have thought to put those beautiful (Van Gogh-ish) strokes on that tree!! Amazing painting and amazing inspiration and amazing imagination you have!!
Margo a brilliant pep talk … about personal perspective. Waking us up to our everyday view …. to find a painting in our everyday surroundings and making it come alive using our own individual style or to experiment using colour. PS Thank you for introducing me to David Hockney. Thank you 🙏🏼🎨✨💕
You are a true gem. Thank you for the hard work and time you put in to all your videos. The cinematography is outstanding, and you are always an inspiration.
And also, if you still yearn to paint anywhere in the world. Streetview can work. I did this last year, of a street in my own village, but the weather was bad and it was getting dark.
I LOVE David Hockney and the landscapes he does are amazing. Your painting is so great! It's a good idea to try doing something in the style of someone - gives you a fresh perspective! LindaH
Thank you so much for this video. I'm sitting here today, trying to decide what to paint. This helps so much. I'm getting my paints and finding my inspiration right here.
Margot, Another delightful video! Thanks for reminding me to not take one’s own surroundings for granted. Also, appreciate the reference to art history. Sharing famous artists work. It always brings a fresh perspective for me to think about. The gouache looks brilliant. Love the versatility of this particular medium. Oh my goodness! I am rambling. With that being said, “ Thank you for sharing your expertise. Warm regards, Martina
I learned about Phi (the rule of thirds) in high school as a math side project. Nature is all about threes (not trees 😉) and if one like the geeky approach, throw in a dash of Fibonacci as well, to make it interesting. I am returning to my DSLR this year, enjoying to find the right composition, as this also makes me a better painter. It's about catching the interest of an ordinary scene, and you did that SO WELL 🥰 thank you for the inspiration 🙏🤗☀️
great vid as always, beautiful painting! i adore m graham so much too. last year when i was having a surgery i splurged and got a set of their pure pigments and they're amazing : )
@Pointebrush yes i need to dig them out! i havent been painting nearly enough lately! i used to paint daily and one bout of the flu through off my schedule so bad!
I love this tutorial. It really makes me want to branch out and try a different style. I’m lucky enough to live in the PNW where there are beautiful choices everywhere. Although, I agree with you that the perspective can change the whole scene. You are wonderful, Margot! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and encouragement.
Fabulous process giving you an awesome end result. Thanks for another fab vid. I'm from the same place as David Hockey and so his art has always been in my life. Like Hockney, I moved far away and now live by the sea in Australia (v lucky i know), and am currently working on a series of Hockney-esque sea scapes. Lots of fun. I've been using mixed media, watercolour, pencils and oil pastels. So much fun and like your painting, a punch result. Thanks again x
And when are you going to have an art show in a gallery. Your work is as creative and wonderful and joyful and delightful and colorful and spectacular and quirky and unique as any of the greats. Truly it is. I bought your book and it’s too small. I want a huge thick art book of all your work! Now! My husband calls me verruca so…. 😘🥂
Margot! You've heard this often to be sure but your tutorials are, not only inspiring, informational, and useful, they are - how to say it? -well damn, they are my prozac! To quote Robert DeNiro, "You have a gift".
I've been to many places in my travels when I was younger. I paint from Memories especially landscapes. Is this something I should be doing this type of thing or not?? Thank you 😊 JK FLORIDA USA 🇺🇸.
Umm.. yes yes and a whole hearted YES! Painting from memory is also delightful and allows for so much more interpretation too. It also allows you to be even more present when you're experiencing your surroundings. I hope you follow your instincts.
i always think this is almost useless to brag about idk a venice scenery photo. you have to pull really hard to make a very bad photo of such places. mundane views made picturesque are a real deal
I look forward to your tutorials because they are informative, and much like the end product- both artistic and visually pleasing. Well done and thank you.
