Kickstart Creativity-15 minute Abstract Art Exercise with Torn Paper

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Kickstart Creativity-15 minute Abstract Art Exercise with Torn Paper

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Kickstart your creativity with this fun and spontaneous 15-minute abstract art exercise! In today's video, I’m taking you through a vibrant and energizing mixed media art challenge with torn paper, perfect for when you’re feeling a bit stuck or just want to loosen up before diving into more complex projects.
-Painting Prompts-
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I begin by selecting a variety of handmade papers-some with textures, some with subtle patterns-and start tearing them intuitively. Torn paper art is not just about creating something beautiful; it’s a sensory experience. The sound of the paper ripping, the feel of the edges, and the unique shapes you create, all contribute to the process. As I piece together the collage with torn paper, I’m not just arranging colors and shapes; I’m also layering feelings and thoughts, which makes each ripped paper artwork truly one-of-a-kind.
The spontaneity of using torn paper encourages me to think outside the box. Each piece of paper is like a brushstroke, and I’m the artist in charge of the composition. The abstract mixed media art that emerges is vibrant-a vase of flowers that seems to move on the canvas. I add depth and shadow with a fine tip applicator with Prussian blue acrylic paint, which anchors the abstract mixed media art piece.
Why is this art exercise so beneficial? Well, it’s simple! This type of art exercises frees you from the pressure of perfection. The torn paper art technique is forgiving; it’s all about exploration and expression. Plus, the art challenge of completing a piece in just 15 minutes pushes your creativity to the forefront. It’s exhilarating!
I also love collage with torn paper because it's a great way to repurpose materials and incorporate a sustainable practice into my art-making. And by sharing this ripped paper artwork process with you, I hope to inspire you to see potential in the simplest of materials.
So, grab some paper, maybe a little paint, and join me in this abstract mixed media art adventure. Whether you’re new to art or a seasoned creator, this torn paper art exercise is a fantastic way to let your artistic potential loose and add a burst of creativity to your day. Don’t wait for the perfect day to create art. Every day is that day!
And remember, keep on painting and making your art!
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@monpet94 3 күн бұрын

Viele Dank für das Video. Wunderbare Inspiration. LG aus Frankfurt am Main, Germany

@chrisloudart 2 күн бұрын

Vielen Dank! Grüße aus Colorado 😊

@angiewillsonarte 6 ай бұрын

Yes - the process is so zen - it's a wonderful experience for the senses - great job!

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Angie!

@annaberger3145 6 ай бұрын

Sehr interessantes Video. Lieben Dank und LG aus München

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Vielen Dank Anna! Grüße aus Colorado Springs

@carolegourvellec1581 4 ай бұрын

I absolutley love the end result here.

@chrisloudart 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Carole! These are quick and fun little pieces.😊

@martineakbayrak8033 6 ай бұрын

Magnifique Chris ❤❤ merci pour ce partage ❤❤

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Hey Martine! Merci beaucoup ❤️

@KerryLucasse-vw9zc 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic Chris! 👏👏👏

@chrisloudart 3 ай бұрын

Thanks much, Kerry!😊

@CharlesJones-rd4jy 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate you sharing your thinking process as you create. I enjoy your work.

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Charles!

@lulukan64 6 ай бұрын

I love this one, Chris!❤

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Lori!

@pamciquier307 6 ай бұрын

Hi Chris! Happy to be your very first “like”. You always inspire me to try new things. Thank you! Gratitude 🙏🏽

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Hey Pam! Thank you for starting off the 'likes'!🙂❤️

@devonrex4 6 ай бұрын

Love both of these pieces Chris! Tfs 😄

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thanks , Yolande!

@dianecharest8365 6 ай бұрын

I like that Chris.

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Diane❤️

@annam.myburgh9515 6 ай бұрын

Another excellent video - interesting and inspiring to see your warmups. Your breakdown on why these are so helpful is also fascinating.

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Anna! I really appreciate Your kind words🙏

@DDartlover8888 6 ай бұрын

Liked both paintings, especially the second. I warm up by sketching with an elegant writer marker on watercolor paper. When the marker lines get wet, they bleed out in a beautiful green blue and pink. Unpredictable but fun and occasionally get some nice little sketches

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Denise! I'm going do you have to try that. 🙂

@ziondanny7081 6 ай бұрын

Great stuff. They both turned out really well!

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Danny!

@HeiderosesPhotograph 2 ай бұрын

This is absolutely gorgeous. We did in school in art classes projects like this and I loved it. Thanks for this nice video.

@chrisloudart 2 ай бұрын

Hey Ann! Thanks so much 😊 I love creating torn paper pieces.

@tamaragrandart 6 ай бұрын

I love this Chris. I recently started a '100 paper paintings' project and have discovered many of the benefits you describe. A lovely warm-up, a great way to get into flow and a non-precious way to be bold and experiment with composition! I've been making all of my own collage papers with a gelli plate; which is another meditative process in and of itself!

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Ann! I've made some collage paper with my gelli plate, but I'm still pretty new to it. I make a lot of mistakes with monoprinting and those turn out to be wonderful for collage.

@KathyBrooksArt 6 ай бұрын

Your work is beautiful, and your guidance and encouragement are amazing. You inspire so many, and I'm so very grateful. I do gel printing and clean my brayer on copy paper (which I save); I will give this a go. Thanks so much!

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for those kind words, Kathy! I've used many brayer papers as collage. They have so much character to them even though it's from cleaning and unintentional.

@Ann-ux2gx 6 ай бұрын

Makes me happy watching and listening to you! Going to starting doing your challenges-thank you! Subscribed.

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, Ann! Let me know how it goes🙂

@dawnarobertson9577 6 ай бұрын

I think the term you were searching for is “auditioning” the scraps/colors.

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Great term! Thanks, Dawna🙂

@howlingwind1937 6 ай бұрын

I really like this, and it has inspired me, as always thank you for your art demos. Cheers!

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Howling!❤️

@howlingwind1937 6 ай бұрын

@@chrisloudart you're welcome 🧡

@annrubino6252 6 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, I especially like that your paper pieces very "loosely" resemble the shapes you want to represent. I am reminded to not overly control this stage as it puts the rest of the work into a straight jacket.

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Ann! It's so easy to start getting detailed when doing this exercise and that usually throws it off for me. Tearing the paper usually keeps me from having too much control and keeps it with a more natural look❤️

@boulbon08 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful, and very inspiring process! Thanks for sharing ❤

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@cola6986 6 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, lately I have seen several artists having to remove old bits of collage that were wax paper/greaseproof paper that had once been their mixing palettes and some time on, were now lifting at the edges although they had glued them down exactly the same as the rest of the collage pieces. Do you have any ideas on this? I would hate to gift/sell a piece of work and for bits to start lifting years down the line. Superb videos by the way!

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Nicola! Great question! I probably wouldn't use wax paper in finished pieces that I would sell or give away. With that said, I use gel medium on these and typically cover the wax paper with another coating after the initial layer has dried. So far, so good...I haven't had any issues with it coming up. I don't use wax paper as my pallet anymore since I got a non-stick palette. I can just peel the acrylic skins off now and use those.

@cola6986 6 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea! I am a newcomer to painting and completely over excitable about how many ways there are to add texture and various marks, so the idea of using acrylic skins is definitely going on my to do list - Thank you!

@chrisloudart 6 ай бұрын

@@cola6986 There really are so many ways to create texture. It gets kind of addicting! You'll have a lot of fun playing with acrylic skins. I use them a lot for both texture and a nice pop of color.