What do you see and paint? Joan Mitchell 

Thanks, Emmanuel. Painting is so much more interesting when thinking along these lines or others , instead of just painting a picture. Have a good day, Albert

Thanks, Moe26, for your kind words. But there is no 'one' way to paint abstract, there are several. All equally important. Anyway, happy painting. Albert

Thanks, Barbara, and it was nice to hear it was helpful. Enjoy painting in her style. Albert

Thanks, Lady Farmer. I learned to love it as well. Albert

Thanks, B B. Just tag along and enjoy the ride. Just know you're welcome. Albert

Thanks, Culture Fan. Yes, her colors and coordination are beyond my abilities. But I love her artwork. The cycling pieces are especially for you😉 Albert

Thanks, Maria. Painting abstract is, in my opinion, a matter of doing. When you think your painting is finished, place it somewhere in your room where you can look at it frequently. Ask yourself what you like about it or what it is missing. Or if you could change one thing, what would it be? Or what do you feel when looking at it. At first, it can be a bit strange, but belief me, you will come up with answers. See it as decorating your living room, the table overhere makes it specious, overthere the opposite. You move around until you're happy. Painting can be, in a way, done the same. Hope this helps.

​@@ImperfectPaintings your comment made me smile...I love your video I think it has been two years since I subscribed...I don't get enough of your video when I get the chance I watch

Thanks, Ayyo. Sometimes a different perspective helps. Thanks for dropping by. Albert

@@ImperfectPaintings you welcome your voice so calming when you talk...

Thanks, Estee-Marie. It's so nice to hear. Enjoy painting in her style in this way. Albert

Thanks, Andrea. It was fun to play like this. Albert

Thanks, Darkman. It's an intriguing artist indeed. Albert

Thanks, TJ. It's always nice to read. I hope you can find the time to play some more. Albert

Thanks, Lolli. It's not the main subject, but it's actually fun to not paint on a flat surface for a change. Just give it a try. Albert

@@ImperfectPaintingsDefinitely will try it out! Thank you Mr Albert :)

Good to hear. Upcycle waste paper or cardboard. Enjoy. Albert

So nice to know, Philna. All solutions already exist within the art world. You only have to find the ones you need. Enjoy painting your rose. Albert

Bedankt, Annick. Ik zou graag weer eens voor een schilderij van haar staan, maar ze zijn volgens mij niet in Nederland. Helaas. Albert

Interesting, garden. I get your point, but I really do see a different level of painting on her side. Thanks anyway, Don.

@@ImperfectPaintings wow; i get what this is! Thank You for introducing yet another Great Artist who was hidden from us by the Power Dominant ... inspiring!

Thanks, Clare. It was so nice to hear you watch the two other videos as well. Besides my two cents, they give a broader perspective to it all. Lots of people don't know her 'because she was a woman' ... sigh. I really hope we get past those stupid mechanisms in society very soon. Intriguing arr, intriguing artist. Albert

Thanks, My3babies. I totally agree with you on art auction prices like several millions. A dead painter always will let the prices go up, what is strange. It means a shortage determines the prices, which, in fact, has nothing to do with art. Who becomes famous has almost never any connection to the art, but just which style is in demand at that time. Or who knows who in the art world. But the art of Joan Mitchell goes way beyond my orange-painting. It's more a quick sketch to explain. If you ever happen to be in front of one of her paintings, please take a seat and spend a few minutes with it. They are worth your time. Albert

It might help to think about it from this perspective. I've overheard many people new to art and even myself early on, turn their nose up at pieces like Tracey Emins "my bed" Malevich's black square, and as you mentioned some of the more abstract painters like Jeff Koons, Joan Mitchell or Cy Towmbly. For many of these artist the criticism is that "anybody could do that" usually with the adage of "my child" But it is the fact that these artists were the first to present those works in an gallery space, the same way that duchamp positioned the urinal that challenges conventions of what is and what isnt art. Is a painting still art if the subject isn't immediately obvious, its on a canvas, it uses a brush. For many the reason these pieces sell for such high values is because as you pass them in your home or re-visit them in a gallery they will continue to offer new ways of seeing and new possibilities. The more abstract the more infinite the interpretations and so in this way abstract offer more than figurative or portraits or landscapes Additionally if art is about representation then the choice to not paint realistically becomes a statement in itself. Essentially its all a spectrum. For the abstract painter there process actually IS the most accurate representation of the mood or emotion or themes they're trying to show. Being more direct might limit their ability to articulate

Thanks, X-1A2 Z. I guess we mix two discussions here. Unfamiliar art and high art prices. I find 20 mln or more for a painting quite strange. Especially because the pieces almost never are bought from the artists itself but from 'collectors'. It's a market, and some products are more in demand than others. Just as rare cars, koi fishes, or other items. Personally, I love artists who do things for the first time, all the names you mentioned. I love them all. I never get the argument 'my cat can do this' because it's beside the point. Even a single mark, line, or stain can be brilliant. But I don't like that some rich people like little boys are comparing who wins in bidding or collecting the most marbles or paintings. By doing so, create the illusion that one artist is more valuable or important or better than another. I hope I explained it like this correctly. Albert

@@ImperfectPaintings Yes, indeed! Very true, Albert!

@@ImperfectPaintings This is a beautiful reply. I completely agree and was going to add in to my comment the problems with art being used for financial purposes such as laundering money or evading taxes or even purely as an investment with no regard to the piece itself. I also agree that the difficulty or technicality of art, or even the age of the author has nothing to do with its value. I find the most interesting question surrounding the value of art to be intent. Best shown in the film art school confidential. How do we perceive the value of an accident, where the outcome was not intended. There are beautiful results in abstraction and surrealism where chance is a huge component. However lets say an artist finishes a piece and someone asks "oh I love how you've painted X theme, did you mean to do X part on purpose?" now lets say that person totally misunderstood the artists intentions but because the audience sees value they say "oh yes, you've guess it, thats exactly what I was going for" This is a poor representation of my point but I hope it makes sense. I think intent can be very important

Thanks, elljaye. I as well. Albert

Thanks, Rosalie. Lovely to hear. Albert

Yes, great, Sherryl. It's always fun to ask for a first reaction, you never know what will come up. The first image was made with crayons, I forgot if it was the oily or the chalk ones. Enjoy, Albert

Thanks Garland5. I live in the Netherlands, Europe. Albert

Thanks, John. I get your struggles. When I start controlling, I tend to lose appetite for painting. If it can only be good according to general rules, where am I supposed to position myself in the process? Maybe your off-compositions are more interesting to look at. Because they are you. And off is what you can deliver at the moment. That being said, you can always learn more about composition. If you want to. Personally, I would love to be better at portrait painting, like I see in all these videos of people who can draw according to the rules. But I enjoy playing at the other end of the spectrum by making goofy portraits that are fun to make, using odd materials. That makes me happy, and in the end, that's all that matters Oh, and about inspiration, i have to open myself to receive. I can try controlling it but will end up totally frustrated, making paintings without that extra in it. They end up in the trash can. Or I cover them with white paint and start having fun again. Good luck with your travels. Albert

Thanks for your thoughtful response. I can only be me on this endless journey.

Yes, please be you. I'll try to be me. It's hard work, and yet it isn't. Enjoy, Albert

Zeker weten, daarom laat ik het zien 😉 Schilderen is ook leuk 🤣

Thanks, tfb93003, I like your suggestion, but to do it correctly, I should join the IUOMA and participate. I joined them some time ago, but I couldn't find the time to make anything, so I canceled my membership. But I'll put your suggestion on my list. Enjoy making and receiving art. Albert

Thanks, Ryan, for your suggestion. Howard Hodgkin is already on my list, so just wait a little longer. Albert

Thanks, Thom.

Thanks. It's a different way of painting. But I guess, even if you love2paint in other ways, when you sit in front of one of her paintings, you probably can get something of what she is trying to bring across. Look where your eyes go first and travel through it. Anyway, thanks for dropping by. Albert

Interesting question. What do you think?

@@ImperfectPaintings I think everyone has their own idea of ​​what color a color is. But an orange is yellow ;)

Thanks, Leena, for coming back on this. So if my idea of color for an orange is that - a ripe - orange is orange, that would be okay as well? I love it when we can agree on something. Albert

@@ImperfectPaintings I accept that you think an orange is orange.

You made me happy. 😊 A little offside note, in some countries, they used to dye the oranges orange for better sales. I don't know if this is still the case or even legal anymore. Oranges often are yellow. I guess it depends on the region, the species, or the time of harvesting. So, let's both be right. Albert

Thanks, Hal. I guess it's hard to compete with the artwork of your 3year old, I'm a dadd as well so I can know. Beyond this subject, it's abstract art so she can do whatever she wants. Name it whatever she wants. And you can enjoy whatever you want. Isn't this a great arrangement? Anyway, thanks for dropping by, Albert