let’s finish this sucker + art books I love

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7 ай бұрын

This one is a chatty and longer art vlog, to give you a more unfiltered look into my thoughts day to day. I think completed work and art you love comes from building a good practice. And for me a lot of that developed through reading and studying other artists. I did my best to share my favorite books in the studio and how I use them. Plus a few personal insights on selecting artist books, and what will really help form a process within your work. Otherwise it's been a mix of sunlight, rain and snow over here, and the Wiener dogs are soaking up any warmth they can get.
Books I mentioned:
Art & Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland
Creative Authenticity by Ian Roberts
Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday
Vermeer The complete works by Taschen
Caspar David Friedrich and the subject of landscape by Joseph Leo Koerner
Lois Dodd (Contemporary Painters series) by Faye Hirsch
Richard Estes Voyages
Euan Uglow The complete paintings
Antonio Lopez Garcia paintings and sculptures
Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist
Art/Work by Heather Darcy and Jonathan Melber

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@LunaLoou 6 ай бұрын

This video is exactly what I needed right now. I have been so bogged down in the fear of wondering if I'm going in the right direction with my work, and if it even matters, but your thoughts have helped me shift my attitude. I will continue to remind myself that any art work we actually do, is good, worthwhile work. I really appreciate you sharing your insight of these things, as well as your painting processes! Keep it up - you do beautiful work! ❤

@mariasisul 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm really happy to hear that the video helped a little! Making art can bring about fear sometimes, for me too. We need courage to create because it so honestly shows our level of skill or what's going on in our head and hearts. Few things are more transparent. So it's easy to doubt it or think it needs a different direction. Just keep working on it, one piece at a time, its valuable because you alone made it. 🌼

@thu6an 7 ай бұрын

19:54 This is exactly what I meant when I commented on a previous video of yours! Seeing how another artist works is so powerful when you’re trying to figure out your own creative path. It’s cool to see other successful people actually do things, read about it, study their routines, not just see their work but to see the process behind it. Loved the video, added some of the books to my wishlist as well! Also we have the same book about Richard Estes ;) Keep going Maria! Love your work. T.

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

I'm excited to find out there's Estes' fans on this channel! 😊 I hope you enjoy any of the books you do end up reading. And I'm happy that sharing the process has been so impactful! Thank you 💛

@TionneSolusar007 7 ай бұрын

I love the finished painting of your sisters and brother! Its realism is so vibrant! Great job on that. Also, thank you for elaborating on your answer to my query about the sta-wet palette. That was very kind of you. My studio currently doesn't have enough ventilation for me to paint in oils in the winter so I thought of switching to acrylics. That's why I asked. Speaking of books; years ago I picked up Janson's History of Art at a used book store. An art teacher of ours highly recommended it and said that one would get the equivalent of a PhD in Art History after reading that book. Under normal circumstances this book would be about $75.00 brand new, but I found it for $25.00 in excellent condition. The used book store had it listed at $50.00 but had the art section at half price. A $25.00 PhD!

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

A $25 PhD is a steal, books are really so helpful. And thank you so much I'm glad you enjoyed the finished painting! 😊

@ireneschoonwinkel8738 7 ай бұрын

This was so lovely to listen to Maria, and well done in finishing your piece! I love how it turned out! I'm also glad you had such a beautiful interaction with the other artists and that they shared their love for your work with you. It is so precious and I do agree - when people give me compliments...I'm always so awkward in responding 😅. Thank you for sharing the artbooks you love - I enjoy that you have artbooks that aren't just visual artbooks, but also focuses on the artistic mindset. Thank you for sharing those books! I loved your comments about art we didn't make, movies we love and music that moves us - how these things can seem magical to us compared to our own art / works and how we forget about the early mornings those artists had to start working, or the chaotic working space or household chores they didn't get to. This is important to remember, otherwise we live with the unrealistic idea of an ideal life. Ps. I also LOVE that you added your name on the chalkboard! Such a lovely and cleaver easter egg!!

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Maybe one day we will figure out how to respond to compliments 😂 I'm so glad you enjoyed the book list. I find those first three have changed my whole approach to what I do. And maybe I'm just trying to validate my own experience with art making being imperfect but hopefully that sentiment rings true for others also. It would've been an opportunity missed if I didn't hide my name in all those words! Thank you for watching and the lovely comment 😊

@reznaellis6815 7 ай бұрын

Fascinating, as always. Thanks for explaining your thinking and art process - no one else does that as well as you do. You help me to see that I'm on the right track with art and what I can look for next.

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you, that's really awesome that it's been helpful for your own journey in some way :)

@JCarrera27 7 ай бұрын

Your videos are the best 🖤 Definitely head filled with fear and wondering thoughts, but slowly some ideas get out and one feels great

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 💛 The best ideas will always pull forward and out of the mess, best wishes to you :)

@sky2333 7 ай бұрын

You have no idea how much I love your videos and artwork!

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 it makes my day to hear that!

@sirikim1111 7 ай бұрын

Oh, I think so too! ✨😍

@victoriabroyles6467 7 ай бұрын

You are so cute. Really enjoyed watching you problem solve and analyze and just your natural-ness. Your book selection is excellent. thank you for sharing your processes

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Victoria! 🌼 I'm so glad you enjoyed it and liked the books! I always try to just be myself 😅

@tenhoursbetter 6 ай бұрын

You are so intentional and committed! I am absolutely in love with your channel. Thank you for sharing your art and a smidge of your life with us.

@mariasisul 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Kylie! I I try to be intentional, it can be all consuming at times though 😅 I love that you're here and enjoying the videos. I'll do my best to keep sharing things 💛

@peli1987 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video, I commented about your books in the last video. Happy to find out more about them now. I recently discovered Richard Estes, I saw four of his paintings in a museum and spend half an hour just looking at them. I was thinking about buying one of his artbooks. Seeing you flip through one made me ad this one to my wish list.

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Your comment is exactly why I recorded this video! Amazing that you got to see Estes' work in person, I would love to one day!! There are some good books on his earlier work too, one includes an interview with him that I found very interesting. :)

@melissaartistry6041 7 ай бұрын

Just so good, Maria, I love your finished work. It's true to life and full of realism so you recognise the subjects but I like how it's still also obviously a painting and you can see the mark making and brush strokes. Thank you for showing those books. I've not seen those before especially the non-pictorial ones...may just have to hunt a couple down 😊 Looking forward to your next process for another WIP 👍🥰

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Melissa! I appreciate your words about my work, the description of it sounds lovely! I hope you enjoy any of the books you do pick up. Those first three are real gems in my opinion for creatives of all kinds. :)

@ChantelleArts 7 ай бұрын

a stunning piece, loved it ❤❤

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Chantelle! 😊

@nosebleedmariah 7 ай бұрын

You're an inspiration! I really like your focus and reasoning.

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

@512Squared 6 ай бұрын

Enjoyed seeing your process. I was thinking how you would handle the roof. Loved the extra colours you added to make it interesting in its own right. The contrast values seemed spot on. Skin tones were amazing. I work with graphite, so it's all about values for me. I could relate to spending time looking at what you've done and figuring what works and what you need to do.

@mariasisul 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate that, the roof was an interesting challenge. And staring at the work is 50% of what we do isn't it. 😁

@mariaetheridge8343 7 ай бұрын

Finished! You make informed adjustments - excellent end product(s)! Also inspires me to spend more time with work in progress. ❤

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

I'm happy to hear that, your careful attention is what will make your work unique :) and thank you!

@curiouslittlefrog 7 ай бұрын

I luuuuuuv the human nature sweatshirt!

@sirikim1111 7 ай бұрын

Your artwork is always so beautiful and stunning! And I always think attractive as good feeling. ✨💕😍

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Aww, that is so sweet of you :) thank you

@sirikim1111 7 ай бұрын

@@mariasisul Your welcome always! ✨😊

@heidikuhnau6003 7 ай бұрын

Yes, you should absolutely get the Blues Clues notebook!

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Consider it done 😂

@curiouslittlefrog 7 ай бұрын

Seeing the snow and the sunshine summer painting is such a juxtaposition when viewed together! I’m like, aren’t they cold!? It’s snowy! And then I’m like oh yes that isn’t now, silly goose!

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

I felt the same way, the seasons in my paintings and then in the current time I make it never seem to match up 😂

@cacti485 5 ай бұрын

this will probably sound insane but I think your art may have just brought me out of a 10 year rut wow. Love your work, btw!(if that wasnt clear! haha)

@mariasisul 5 ай бұрын

Not insane, that's fantastic!! There's so much out there for us to wonder about, do and create. Best of luck to you and thank you. 😊

@Truchachronicles 7 ай бұрын

Love! your work is so inspiring! I recently got a sta wet palette too and something i learned while doing research was to add pennies to the bottom so mold keeps at bey. IDK if it really works but since copper has antibacterial properties. I put a handful to see haha Also the Blue's Clues portion of the video - YES! haha the handy dandy notebook. good times haha.

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Ooo I might try the pennies too, I've only gotten mold if I accidently left the sponge and wet paint in the box for a month. But it's happened 😅 and I think that notebook is going on my wishlist now! 😂

7 ай бұрын

I'm your fan, i love your videos

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Gracias primo! Estoy feliz que te gusten mis los videos 💛

@curiouslittlefrog 7 ай бұрын

I would love to see a monthly art livestream where you paint on live so we can ask questions, or paint along with you. If you do, I will be there!! Painting along!

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Lovely idea, I'm still brainstorming around other formats of content so it's helpful to hear that input :)

@curiouslittlefrog 7 ай бұрын

@@mariasisul plus you could post it after and people could paint along with you whenever they want! That may be a good way to have some longer form content on your page without needing to do too much editing, but still get lots of watch hours.

@katring2558 7 ай бұрын

I'm so happy with your art 😍😍. What kind of paper/underground do you use? My english is sad🫣. Greatings from germany.

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁 This painting is done on a wood panel.

@curiouslittlefrog 7 ай бұрын

The desire to be a cartoon character is TOO. REAL.

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

I feel like it would simplify my life dramatically..

@curiouslittlefrog 7 ай бұрын

I love using the Princeton brushes - in your next video can you show us the brand and wet palette you use?! After seeing you using one, it is making me want to try acrylics again. I quit after the paint kept drying too fast on my palette for me and I would get too frustrated!

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

It's a Masterson Sta-Wet Palette box, same brand for the paper and sponge also!

@curiouslittlefrog 7 ай бұрын

@@mariasisul thank you very much!! Added to my blick wish list!

@Angela27red 7 ай бұрын

Do you do small paintings or portraits for Christmas gifts to your family and friends?

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

I have occasionally. In the past I really liked making paintings for my friends' birthdays also. And gifted my boyfriend a painting for Christmas a couple years ago. But I haven't recently, maybe I should?

@edithtacen 5 ай бұрын

So so soooo very random, but do you have a Spotify playlist? Love your range of music in your videos. (:

@mariasisul 5 ай бұрын

Actually that's a great question, my personal spotifiy Playlists are a mess. But maybe I'll make one that's relevant to the music I use over here! I'll share it if I do. Love the idea, thank you!

@dibobine8040 7 ай бұрын

Hello Form Germany :) Good Job!! is this wood you are painting on? Canvas?

@mariasisul 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! This one is on wood :)

@dibobine8040 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your answer!

@kookatsoonjan Ай бұрын

Thanks Maria...for this intro to Lois Dodd whom I have not heard of before.......here is a youtube video I watched ...and I believe she has now passed ...She is definitely way ahead of her time...In her attitude and painting style/philosophy.thanks so much for your book reviews...they have been very inspirational to me...Janis ...on the shores of Kookatsoon Lake in The Yukon Canada...kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jbyAirh3rpzYd4U.html

@mariasisul Ай бұрын

No problem, glad you enjoyed it! I love her attitude in painting and life. And she is still alive actually ❤️😁 thanks for watching Janis