@carolzuckerman8873
You addressed the "aha" moment I had studying art history. Art followed important philosophical movements which means, as you have said, it was always created looking through an idea lens. The importance of art to any culture is its visual representation of ideas that many people will never dissect, but through art, are made accessible to everyone. It is such an interesting way to think of the work each of us do. What is our idea lens? Brilliantly presented in just a few minutes!!
@gardnep
I was never a fan of “abstract” art. However after retiring I volunteered in the local art gallery to hang and do stuff. One exhibition, masterly curated by the staff consisted of large panels of colour, all “abstracts”. I found every time I went into that gallery, I had to smile. I asked other viewers what emotions it evoked and they all said it made them smile. So from that point on, a few years ago, I’m hooked. Great series of vlogs, thanks.
@watercolornewbies
Really loving your videos. I'd love you to dive a bit deeper on abstraction. It's easy to understand what it is but not as easy to understand how to use it in my paintings.
@georgeedward1226
Ultimately, I think an artist's mission is to allow people to see things in a new way. Like putting the accent on a different syllable of a word. Same word, different sound.
@frances3254
very interesting. Just today I tried to focus on 'loose' in two small studies, trying to forget all other 'rules'. Looking at them when done I liked them and next thought "they look abstract". This painting process is forever unfolding. At 85 it's great to be 'excited'. Thank you for your generous sharing! Fran NM USA
@margomcgrew7154
I feel Monet leaning towards more abstraction painting was he was losing his eye site. That might be just my opinion. Hazards of old age in most of us. But I really love his use of color. Thanks for your great video. I look forward to Tuesdays!
@InterstellarModeler
very interesting video, thanks for this
@catherinel2801
I really enjoy the bite-sized episodes. It's so much easier to fit them into a busy day. Thank you
@ranjanaluwihare1511
Thank you Ian for your insight & clarification. As artists we sometimes get lost within our work & not seeing the bigger picture of the process of master artists in the past. Thankyou .
@bonniedillon4032
Being Canadian I like to reference Emily Carr and Lawren Harris whose paintings moved to greater abstraction. Your presentation of abstraction helped greatly to focus on the continuum rather than make the subject foreign to me. Thank you.
@janicekelly605
Ian - you've lit up my art life. Thank you for being so generous with your time, reflections and expertise.
@mollysiple8266
Thank you Ian for creating this forum that has become part of my life. Such a rich art conversation that I have been longing for.
@hennybrunner8939
I don't how this come it just crossing in my list of video to watch. I am so lucky that I find your channel. Thanks Google❤
@sannefridolin
Every time I Paint I have your voice in my mind now. Like “where are the verticals?”, “where is the point of interest?” Now I will aim for abstraction😊
@paulah317
Thank you for the series. I'm a watercolor artist and am inspired to keep pushing myself to learn new ways to paint in my medium. I'm learning about composition, light, the historical artists and their works and so much more that I can apply to my vision.
@geneunderwood3671
You're really a good teacher. You make your points in a memorable yet concise way. You clearly care about what you do and your insights are valuable. I look forward to each episode. I am a novice painter and I learn things from you even though I work on still lifes. Thank you.
@rosaliebeck7658
I have had your book, Mastering Composition for a bout a decade and found it extremely useful. So happy to have discovered these short and very well done videos- so succinct and clear. Great work- I look forward to the next one.
@cyndywinkler6051
Thanks again Ian. My Tuesdays are special because I can take a bit of time and devote it to learning more about art and composition. You are doing us all a great service. We appreciate you.
@mikegallagher301
Such a pleasure to watch this. Thank you.
@leslieharris9088