Studio Vlog - Peek at new acrylic painting studies + creative process

As promised, here’s my first studio vlog in many years. I used to do these on occasion and really enjoyed sharing my thoughts and process in this manner. So I’ve decided to start them up again! Hope you enjoy watching! Let me know if you use painting studies in your art practice to experiment with different painting techniques and tools. And if so, how it has helped your art skills and creativity? Did you do them in a sketchbook or journal….or did you just use loose art paper, art board, or watercolor paper?

Please leave me a comment below. I’d be to tickled hear from you! Even if it’s just to say that you enjoyed the studio vlog and you’d like me to post more of them.

Oh and for those of you who are interested in what art supplies I used here, I’ve included a linked list of supplies for you below. The ones marked with an * are affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you choose to make a purchase.

Much love and bunches of hugs!
Paulette
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Art Supplies Used for Painting Studies in Studio Vlog

• Artist Panels by Ampersand*

• Golden heavy body acrylic paint

  • Prussian Blue*

  • Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold (discontinued), use a mix of Transparent Red Oxide* + Nickel Azo Yellow*

  • Titanium White*

• Golden fluid acrylic paint

  • Teal*

• Catalyst wedge W-06*

• Flat brush*

• Fan brush*

• Silicone color shaper* (optional)

I'm quitting...

Just to clarify, I am not quitting art, I am quitting social media, specifically Facebook and Instagram…which are the two I have focused my efforts on.

After some reflection, I realized that social media just burnt me out completely. So, I stopped posting, or I would post now and then thinking things would be different, but they weren't. So, I've decided to take a break from social media for a while. Instead, I'll be posting updates on my blog and sending emails to my special mailing list members. If you'd like to stay in the loop about my newest art, classes, and my thoughts on creativity, mindset, and life in general, you should join my email newsletter. I'd be thrilled to have you as a part of my email community!

Going forward, I plan to let the process of sharing my art evolve organically, just like my art has been evolving since moving to Arizona. I've realized that I need to find a way to share my work that doesn't interrupt my creative flow or take up too much of my time. Hopefully, if I can capture snippets in a more integrative way, sharing my work will become a natural extension of my creative process.

So, I came up with a few ideas. For starters, I'm going to start filming short studio vlogs where I talk about what I'm currently working on. I've already filmed one, and I'll be posting it in the next day or so. I'll be sure to let you know as soon as it's up!

Also, I want to write more, like I used to on my blog before social media was a "thing." I want to share what's on my heart in a way that's more personal and intimate than a social media post could ever be - and in a space that's entirely mine.

So, that's why I've been a little quiet online lately. The other reason is just life, health, and family stuff, which always come first. But creativity is a crucial part of my mental health, so I'm trying to find more ways to integrate it into my daily life. I'll keep you posted on that, too - stay tuned!

Until next time…

Lots of love and bunches of hugs!
Paulette

Art Studio Visit: New Painting in Progress from Portland artist Paulette Insall

I’m so excited about this new large painting and the direction it’s taken! Couldn’t wait to share it with you, so I’m giving you a little peek behind the scenes from my art studio. To keep up to date with my newest work, be sure to get connected with me on Instagram and join my VIP club! The places we connect, the more likely you won’t miss out. 😘💕

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Shop update this week!

Abstract art in progress

I'm busy this week with taking pictures of all the new art, editing photos, and such so I won't be doing much in the way of painting this week as I need to focus all my energy on admin things.

Which means I have a bunch of new art for you! I believe I counted 17 new paintings!

Yea! 

And there's all sizes...so if you need a small painting to beautify that desk or shelf, or if you have big empty wall that needs a big dose of color.

I've got ya covered. :D

I'll be updating my online shop with all the new paintings later this week, but if you don't want to miss out,   sign up to be notified here: http://www.pauletteinsall.com/newsletter-sign-up

xoxo

A labor of love

I took most of the last year off from painting while we were renovating/selling our house and then searching/buying/moving into a new one. I had forgotten how long my varnishing process takes. It is so much more than just putting on a layer of varnish....its a slow, meticulous process...

Since I use mixed media, i.e. pastels, graphite, etc., along with acrylics, I need to make sure that the other media doesn't smear and is fully protected. So first I apply a fixative. Then once that is dry, an isolation coat., which fully seals the surface before the final varnish is applied.

Only after this all completely dry, do I apply a UV satin removable archival varnish. I use a removable varnish because this enables the varnish to be removed if the painting ever needs to cleaned for conservation purposes.

All this insures that my paintings will be around for many years....to bring beauty and joy to the lives of future generations as well as yours. 😊