"Streams of Mercy" Gerhard Richter Inspired Abstract Painting / Scraped Gloss Enamel 

Amazing.👏👏👏👏

you should try this with oil paint

Thanks! Got another scraped painting video coming out tomorrow!

Thank you for watching. I actually just posted a scraped painting video today if you haven’t already seen it. 😉

Yes I’ve realized that it was too flat - which is what created the suction- but I also like experimenting to see what effects that creates as well.

I hear ya. Apparently, this is the art anybody can do. There are far too many people doing this as well, because they can. It is not something you could make a living doing. I mean, why would I buy this piece of art when I can not only do it myself but also get enjoyment from doing it. My point is it is enjoyment and fun and anyone can do it, of course, if they can afford the materials. On the other side of the abstract coin, there are abstract artists who have developed great skills, and abstract art ranges from simple to more difficult techniques. I say let people have access to knowledge and resources rather than keeping them poor and refusing access to the resources. If every 2 years old got a guitar and was instructed and disciplined to play every day and taught the basics upward, there would be no extraordinary people. We all would be excellent musicians or whatever we were trained up in. Unfortunately, most of humanity has no access to the resources God gave ALL. The murderers and ruthless stole the resources from the majority. Some humans don't even have clean water. Smh When will humanity learn the way of Christ and abide in it?

@@doriangray7723 Never, Im concerned. People worship and are inspired by devices. 😞 However, I cling to hope that the greatest art will always find a way to be expressed. It certainly has in the past.

I’m glad you’re starting to open your mind but as a lifelong traditional artist who focused on portraiture and landscapes who then was hit by the genetic connective tissue disorder I didn’t know I had and was left virtually unable to make the art I used to without days and days of increased pain, I finally did what I feel the universe had been pushing me to do which was explore abstract. I had resisted this w every fiber of my being bc I held the same opinion you do now. Well when I finally started trying I quickly realized that if anything abstract is more difficult than more figurative work. I was hit w a wall of understanding that I had been a self righteous elitist my entire life. Dismissing abstract work and talking down to anyone who liked it. The way you speak of it and even putting the word abstract in quotations implies that, although you are starting to change your mind, you still do not see abstract as art, and more of a hobby, by people who can’t do “real art” , a hobby for the non-artist. Try to remember that you too can become disabled at any time and if you found yourself unable to paint the way you do now would you give up art completely? Or would you find a way to do what you love and possibly discover that you were wrong your entire life? And ask yourself this question as well are disabled artists not artists just because they can’t paint a portrait or perfect landscape?

Got some screws in the table now lol

Thank you so much

Gracias

Yeah, sometimes they turn around. Sometimes they don’t. But I’m with you; I think the white helped lighten it up.

I will sell you as many as you like for 600.00. I can pump these out quickly, too. No, talent is needed, just money for supplies and space. Lol I have recently started painting and already got this down. This isn't art and doesn't require any effort. I do find it fun and would not refer to myself as an artist. Lol Just so you know, I am actually trying to learn how to paint, not just put colors on canvas.

Usually the canvas I use is already gessoed. But if it’s not, then I will gesso it. As for a brand of brushes, usually I just use large house painting brushes. But you’ll want to invest in some nice ones, as the cheap ones shed like crazy. I generally get ones with synthetic bristles and plastic handles, and as soon as I’m done painting, I soak it in a bucket of water so it doesn’t dry the brush out.

I was going to ask the same thing....did you try it? How did it go?

Yes it works with acrylic paint, art paint or house paint, and I think it's less sticky so easier to pull through. If it starts to tack you can barely spritz it with water. But when the paint does tack and pull up several layers that's one of the desired effects. Main thing - secure your canvas.

Sometimes, you think “just one more layer...” and it ends up worse than before. But sometimes it’s better. Its a gamble, but sometimes it’s difficult to know when to stop.

Well, if you’re using gloss enamel, it probably won’t come off anything it touches, so be sure to wear clothes that you don’t care about. As for the brushes, I generally have a bucket of water about, and I put the brushes in the bucket as soon as I’m done, so it can soak. Then I wash it out after it has soaked for a while.

1. I like gloss enamel for it's natural shine and vibrant properties. 2. The ones I use are water based, but others use oil. The oil fumes are way worse. 3. There are artists that use this paint on metal or glass or whatever. The paint is the same kind they use on fire hydrants and metal outdoor handrails, so yes it holds up well.

Gloss enamel. basically high gloss house paint.

Depends on if you want the colors of the layers to mix or not.

Yes. Normally regular house paint isn’t as this as gloss enamel, although even then, there is variation between brands. The brand I use is thicker than the average gloss enamel, but yes it probably will be thicker than normal house paint.

Coty Schwabe Thank you very much Coty . What brand do you use? Thanks

decarie1000 I use Dunn Edwards, it’s a local brand.

Yes. It’s a little thicker but yes it can be done.

Thanks for your kind words. Sometimes you just think to yourself with just one more layer... and then it’s gone lol.

Basically yes. It’s high gloss house paint.

WOLF SOMMER You probably are syphilis to humanity.!!! 👊🏼

@@karlasoraya2175 Thank you for getting personal - you obviously care for me - but I understand you are taking sides for something you do not understand - that's ok - stupidity is a human factor one should not underestimate - Abstraction needs to be derived from something that has been defined - random smears are not abstraction they are just painted on a surface - probably like you brain works just random sparks highlighting your stupidity - and being fair to humanity - humanity has embraced syphilis even up until today, humans will rather screw themselves silly and die of an evils sickness than have safe fun - or defend and cultivate their own stupidity than wise up and start thinking that they may be on the wrong track - just think of yourself commenting in an offensive manner - you are actually showing everybody your lack of education and knowledge - poor fool.

Well if one man make can make thousands of dollars making paintings like this, who's the fool?

@@Noor-jw2tn the answer is! we are! The Money could have been used to educate the idiots of the world who think money is the scale we need to measure what is worth in life - we are dying because we are spending money on being stupid and doing stupid things - and making stupid comments like you! No pun intended!

@@wolfsommer1767 you are such a rude person.

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Ignore Dean’s comment Cody. It’s great, and you can see from everyone else, that it’s a matter of opinion and taste. I thought the effects turned out very well, and thank you for offering your videos as inspiration. I would like to see Dean’s attempt...

It's all a learning process, but yes holding it at angle definitely helps!