How to Loosen Up Your Art & Play!

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How to Loosen Up Your Art & Play! - Part 2

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Jackie Schomburg-Abstract Art & Creative Wellness

5 ай бұрын

Do you ever find yourself tightening up, leaving your art feeling stiff? In this video, I demonstrate how to loosen up, EMBRACE the mess, and (eventually) turn it into something beautiful. This video is Part 2 of a 2-part series.
You can watch Part 1 here: • How to Loosen Up Your ...
The more practice we have turning things around, the less scary it becomes when we find ourselves in a rough spot. Once we get used to these rough spots being a normal part of our creative process, they become a problem to solve which is often a fun, satisfying part of the process. Let this be a reminder to keep showing up!
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Mixed Media paper - 22" x 30" cut into approx 5" x 7"
Golden High Flow Carbon Black: amzn.to/3Tkxn2q
Collage paper - Handmade (see workshop link above)
China marker - (amzn.to/3PEYdki)
Color shapers - (amzn.to/3NEflnE)
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@annrubino6252 4 ай бұрын

These videos really gave me a few aha! moments, Jackie. Sometimes, when I felt "oh, I don't care for that large area", you then added a loud, often small element within it and it completely defused the energy of my "irritant". I so admire your determination.

@jackieschomburgart 4 ай бұрын

Oh that’s so nice to hear, Ann! Thank you! So glad to hear that we have similar taste with respect to how we like to address the annoying parts 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️

@n.c.467 5 ай бұрын

Play....Have Fun...then Edit! Great advice for making art and living life too, Jackie! Thanks for another great video ❤🎨!

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️

@n.c.467 5 ай бұрын

@jackieschomburgart P.S. I am addicted to creating black and white patterned art! I loved the b&w panel you made with the organic shapes -- and the glazing technique you used is so effective!!

@mixedmediaheadquarters 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement to push the self-imposed limits. We all need a little more freedom!

@jackieschomburgart 4 ай бұрын

Yes we sure do! ❤️❤️❤️

@cynthiathomas262 20 күн бұрын

red is always the best color to add.

@jackieschomburgart 18 күн бұрын

It’s hard to disagree with that! 🤣

@claregadsby8512 2 ай бұрын

oh my. i got so much out of these two parts. it's great to see you working through uncertainty etc and just having a go, having fun, having a play - and i love the outcomes! i am keen to put this into practice with a big sheet of paper. thank you so much

@jackieschomburgart 2 ай бұрын

I’m so glad to hear it! Yes, try it and have FUN!! ❤️❤️❤️

@berniceseigel6482 Ай бұрын

Love what you did with the pieces you didn't like. Love you audios and the videos together.

@jackieschomburgart Ай бұрын

Thanks so much - I appreciate you saying so! ❤️

@solveigjansson8613 3 ай бұрын

Really like the way you work and also the final pieces ! Thanks for sharing !

@jackieschomburgart 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Your kind words mean a lot! Keep spreading positivity! 😊🙌

@katerose8393 4 ай бұрын

I think you did a wonderful job with these Jackie! I pretty much loved all of them in most of their stages. I also realised that my own brain has a lot of resistance to change - i knew that in life but hadn’t appreciated how it translates when i’m painting. So even with my “least favourite children”, as soon as i pick them up to work on them i find things to love. Which isn’t helpful! And then i overdo it and keep working on each piece long past the point where i’ve got stiff and lost sight of what I’m meant to be doing. Aaargh!

@jackieschomburgart 4 ай бұрын

Oh yes- “my brain has a lot of resistance to change” 🙌🏻 Well said! It’s all a process ❤️ Keep showing up and keep doing it - you’ll overcome the resistance (aaaaaand then it will creep back in…. and you’ll show up and overcome it again… and so on 😆) ❤️❤️❤️

@sheilagilleland4312 4 ай бұрын

Seriously, I loved all the art work! Your artwork is beautiful.

@jackieschomburgart 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

@magdalenahadala6799 2 ай бұрын

These are so beautiful! I love those colors 💗💗💗 Gotta watch that first part :)

@jackieschomburgart 2 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@TheDabshear 5 ай бұрын

I love working this way… yours are looking fabulous!

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

It’s fun, isn’t it? 🙃 Thanks so much!

@veronicastewart1112 3 ай бұрын

I haven't done something like this in a long while. I'm inspired to try it. We do get stuck in our little ruts!

@jackieschomburgart 3 ай бұрын

Sometimes shaking things up provides a brand new perspective ❤️

@karwask1 5 ай бұрын

I just love watching you work and it is so inspiring. I'm just getting started, it's so overwhelming, I would be a very happy camper if I could make anything that even approaches the kind of work that you do. With that said, just to say, it is particularly helpful to hear you talk through your process. Especially when you can be specific. For example, in this you talked about thinking about value as in light and dark in order to guide you in your decision-making process for what to do next. I'd love to hear you talk a little bit more about things beyond that as in how you make decisions about design and how you make decisions about color in addition to value. Thanks for all you do, so happy to be following along and just hope that I am lucky enough to find the habit of doing art everyday.

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate the feedback - I will keep it in mind for future videos! ❤️

@lionunderthestars7019 5 ай бұрын

Can't seem to explain why, but I did get a better understanding of layering from these 2 videos. Thank you. Nancy

@jackieschomburgart 4 ай бұрын

I’m so glad! ❤️

@magereina 4 ай бұрын

i love that you don't give up. you find a way to push yourself past those moments of dissatisfaction and bring on the joy!

@jackieschomburgart 4 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@piaborggren 5 ай бұрын

I love watching you create, you are a great inspiration! I find myself making very busy peaces. Need to work on my fear of painting over something I like 😊

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

It takes practice (it’s still something I get stuck on!), but it’s so worth it! ❤️

@piaborggren 5 ай бұрын

I will keep going! Sometimes I enjoy my peaces more when I step away for a couple of days. Then I can go on with a new perspective. Thanks for sharing your experience ❤

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

@piaborggren Great idea - Distance almost always helps ❤️

@veronicastewart1112 3 ай бұрын

I am also reluctant to cover parts I like. Someone else referred to this as "burying your babies." It always works out somehow, in the end.

@denisevance1045 5 ай бұрын

I loved all of them, great job!

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

@GrumpetteJV 5 ай бұрын

I absolutely love these! And I love listening to your process so much. You have such a nice soothing voice, I often watch your videos when I can't sleep or feel anxious, and they really calm me, aside from being inspiring. Thank you so much.

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m so glad my videos help calm your anxiety - that’s such an amazing compliment ❤️❤️❤️

@nancyschaefer571 5 ай бұрын

Super inspiring Jackie! I was feeling a tad stuck on a piece I have in progress, and this video just gave me a bunch of ideas

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to send some ideas your way! Let me know how it turns out! ❤️❤️❤️

@cynthiathomas262 5 ай бұрын

i love red; so, i think it always works!

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

Agreed! ❤️

@jackielubeck 5 ай бұрын

Hi Jackie - yes absolutely a great thing to make and do... my problem is making new shapes with colours I don't use and that's where I will start I suppose. I think it's great fun and great discovery. Until next time. Jackie

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Jackie - keep showing up & let me know how it goes! ❤️

@GrumpetteJV 5 ай бұрын

This is basically my favourite way to make postcards. Start on a big sheet, and then cut it smaller in stages. You can also make the most lush beads from them. Or use them for journals. Love it!! 🖤

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

Such great ideas!! I never would have come up with beads on my own! Thanks! ❤️

@alisonlyons4691 5 ай бұрын

Great stuff Jackie. Ive done this many times. Here in Scotland artists have "Open Studio" weekends and sometimes weeks. Studios are open to the public. Framed paintings can be too expensive for many folk, but they loved to go away with something. l found my postcard paintings with envelope went like hot cakes at £5. Thanks for another fun video ❤....Alioban ps love a pop of red 😉

@jackieschomburgart 4 ай бұрын

That is awesome - I love having multiple price points! ❤️❤️❤️

@freshspiritworks4535 5 ай бұрын

You sure had your work cut out for you! But, I like every one. Lots of choices, thoughts and work - thank you. Hope you wrapped up the book 😉. I'm going to give this a whirl myself ... Linda H

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

It felt like an uphill climb for most of it, but I’m happy with many of the end results so I’m counting it as a win because I kept going! ❤️❤️❤️

@jeraldbaxter3532 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!😊

@jackieschomburgart 4 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@PaulWalesArt 5 ай бұрын

My friend - I NEEDED this today. Playing with 12 6 x 6" pieces and I got to the place where everything was so tight it was driving me crazy!!!! Had to walk away for a bit because I was getting a bit "nasty". Thanks for the reminder. Once I calm down, I'll go back and do the rotation thing! Be well. ❤❤❤

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

Hooray! I’m so glad to help you reset. You’ve got this! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼❤️

@puresunrays80 5 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this and part one. Love seeing your process and your thought process too. 💜💜💜 Do you find you approach your art differently depending on how your ADHD is that day? Does it influence the style or type of art you make?

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

I think the biggest difference i notice (and often my biggest obstacle), is that some days i just don’t make art. No other plans. No restrictions. Just a messy desk that I would need to tidy up before I have space to make the art… but should I spend the 20 minutes tidying up? Or should I just push it aside to make art for the 20 minutes instead? And I overthink and churn between those two (or more) options for HOURS and I end up wasting time/getting distracted and doing neither. So at the end of the day, my desk is still messy and I have painted nothing. And I feel like I really missed an opportunity, and tomorrow I’ll do the thing! (And sometimes I do and sometimes I churn and overthink again.)

@DrummerGrrrl 4 ай бұрын

NO THINKING!! 😂😅😊🎉❤

@jackieschomburgart 4 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@nazelibalayans8942 4 ай бұрын

Could you please link the mixed media paper that you are using here,thank you. Amazing work by the way 👏 ❤

@jackieschomburgart 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! This is the paper I used: amzn.to/3UKw0LI ❤️

@blueislandgirl_ 5 ай бұрын

For the one you say you really like (black and white) that you'd hang on the wall - do you ever use these small ones to actually then turn into a big painting?

@jackieschomburgart 5 ай бұрын

I don’t. lol it seems strange, but whenever I try to re-create something by that already exists, it ends up looking like a less-free, less fun, flat-feeling copy. The marks I make in the very beginning before I know what anything is going to look like are my favorite and recreating that sense of freedom and play doesn’t work well (at least not for me). That said, I DO take color palettes that I really like and use those to inspire for larger work. So, in that sense, when I find colors and shapes that I like, I will use those in future work, but try not to focus too much on recreating anything. ❤️

@saracstudios5034 5 ай бұрын

Question: Why could be causing my tissue paper to be cloudy, or less transparent, after it dries? I use Liquitex Satin Glazing medium as my adhesive.

@jackieschomburgart 4 ай бұрын

I find that it depends a lot on what color I’m adding the tissue collage to. If I apply it to a dark/black area, it doesn’t disappear - looks more like a white veil. I have the best luck adding tissue to lighter colors and white - then the tissue fades into the background and isn’t so obvious. ❤️

@DrummerGrrrl 4 ай бұрын

So, you really like a good papa red? No momma red? 😂😂. Sorry, I HAD to say it.

@jackieschomburgart 4 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@jackieschomburgart 4 ай бұрын

Well played 😂