abstrakte Acrylmalerei | Mark Rothkos Farbfeldmalerei in Schwamm-Tupf-Technik | Tutorial

Ingas Color Art
5 May 202414:03

TLDRIn this tutorial, the artist explores Mark Rothko's color field painting technique using acrylic paints and a sponge-dab technique. The video begins with the artist discussing Rothko's work and his preference for monochrome colors and viewing distance. The artist then demonstrates how to create a 'monochrome background' using different layers of brown tones, including umber, phthalo green, and bronze. The artist also discusses Rothko's preference for hanging his paintings in dark rooms, which influenced the color choice. The artist then creates a compositional surface made of bronze spots, softened with dark brown and light turquoise. The artist also applies a Caput Mortuum violet color to the top surface, contrasting with the turquoise. The artist emphasizes the meditative character of using a sponge for painting. The finished painting features a harmonious interaction of colors, with bronze serving as a unifying element. The artist concludes by expressing a desire to use brighter colors in future paintings.

Takeaways

  • 🎨 The artist is inspired by Mark Rothko's color field painting and aims to create a similar style using acrylic paints.
  • 🖼️ Rothko's paintings are known for their monochrome color technique and large size, with a recommended viewing distance of 45 cm.
  • 🧽 The artist uses a sponge-dab technique to apply multiple layers of paint, starting with umber, then adding phthalo green and bronze for brightness.
  • 🏿 The choice of colors is influenced by a preference for dark, gentle brown tones, achieved through layering different hues.
  • 🔍 The brown undertones have different shades that are not as apparent on camera but contribute to the painting's depth.
  • 🖊️ The artist uses a graphite pencil to mark areas before applying paint, which helps in defining the composition.
  • 🍂 The artist opts for a bronze tone applied in spots over a flat application, deviating from Rothko's approach of colored areas.
  • 🌈 The painting incorporates colors from the artist's “Rust and Patina series”, with a different effect due to the sponge-dab technique.
  • 💧 The Caput Mortuum Violet is chosen for its opacity, providing a contrast to the turquoise and creating a more opaque appearance when dried.
  • 🔴 Reflex red is used as a reflective contrast color, applied twice to maintain its luminosity against the turquoise.
  • 🔄 The artist connects the two main areas of the painting with umber and a broader application of bronze, enhancing the visual unity.
  • 🌟 The final piece features an interaction of colors with a unifying bronze element, creating a calm metallic glow between the more vibrant areas.

Q & A

  • What style of painting was the artist trying to replicate in this tutorial?

    -The artist was trying to replicate Mark Rothko's color field painting style.

  • What are some characteristics of Mark Rothko's paintings mentioned in the script?

    -Mark Rothko's paintings are characterized by their monochrome color technique, large size up to 3 meters, and are intended to be viewed from a distance of 45 cm.

  • What type of paint did the artist use in the video, and why?

    -The artist used acrylic paints instead of oil paints because they wanted to create a 'monochrome background' with different layers applied using a sponge technique.

  • How did the artist create the dark yet gentle brown tone in the painting?

    -The artist created the dark yet gentle brown tone by applying different layers with a sponge, starting with umber, then adding phthalo green, some bronze for brightness, and gradually becoming darker.

  • Why did the artist choose to hang the paintings in dark rooms?

    -The artist mentioned that Mark Rothko preferred to hang his paintings in dark rooms, which may have influenced the artist's choice of colors in the video.

  • How did the artist modify the traditional color field painting technique?

    -The artist modified the traditional color field painting technique by not applying colors flatly but rather in spots, and by using a 'sponge-dab technique' to create a textured surface.

  • What colors did the artist use for the different areas of the painting?

    -The artist used umber, phthalo green, bronze, dark brown, light turquoise, Caput Mortuum violet, and reflex red for the different areas of the painting.

  • Why did the artist apply the colors twice in the video?

    -The artist applied the colors twice to achieve a more opaque effect and to allow for better color interaction and gradation among the different areas.

  • How did the artist connect the two main areas of the painting?

    -The artist connected the two main areas by going through the middle with umber and then applying a broader application of bronze paint, creating a unifying element between the two areas.

  • What was the artist's opinion on the final result of the painting?

    -The artist was pleased with the interaction of the colors, the unifying element of the bronze color, and the gradation of the color areas. They also liked the calm and metallic glow of the connected areas.

  • Would the artist consider using a similar color palette in future paintings?

    -The artist mentioned that if painting in a similar style again, they would prefer to use brighter and more cheerful colors instead of dark colors for the background.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 Introduction to Color Field Painting

The artist introduces their channel 'Ingas Color,Art' and expresses their desire to experiment with Mark Rothko's color field painting style. They discuss Rothko's use of monochrome colors, large canvas sizes, and the preferred viewing distance of 45 cm. The artist shares their approach to creating a monochrome background using acrylic paints and a sponge technique, incorporating various layers with different colors like umber, phthalo green, and bronze to achieve depth and variation in brown tones.

05:04

🖌️ Applying Color and Technique Variations

The artist describes their creative process of applying colors to the canvas using a sponge, starting with a dark, gentle brown tone achieved through multiple layers. They then define another area with Phthalo Green, noting its darker appearance on the brown background. The artist chooses a bronze tone for spots on the dark green surface, deviating from Rothko's uniform color application. They also use a dark brown and light turquoise to soften the composition, reflecting on the 'sponge-dab technique' and its meditative quality. The artist then decides on using 'Caput Mortuum Violet' for the top surface, contrasting with the turquoise and creating a connection between the color fields.

10:08

🔗 Connecting Color Fields and Final Touches

The artist addresses the need to connect the two main color areas of the painting. They apply umber and then broader strokes of bronze paint to create a cohesive look. The artist is pleased with the resulting interplay between the 'restless' areas and the 'calm' metallic glow between them. After considering the painting complete, they decide to enhance the connection between the turquoise and reflective red surface by using the bronze color as a unifying element. The artist concludes by reflecting on the color choices and the inspiration drawn from Mark Rothko, and expresses a desire to experiment with brighter colors in future works. They thank the viewers for their time and invite them to join again for the next video.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Color Field Painting

Color field painting is a style of abstract painting that focuses on the use of large, flat areas of color to create a visual impact. It is characterized by an emphasis on the emotional and psychological effects of color, rather than on traditional compositional elements such as line and form. In the video, the artist explores this style by using acrylic paints to create a 'monochrome background' with layers of color applied using a sponge technique.

💡Mark Rothko

Mark Rothko was a renowned 20th-century painter known for his contributions to the color field movement. His works often featured large rectangles of color that were meant to be viewed from a close distance to elicit emotional responses. The video references Rothko's preference for hanging his paintings in dark rooms and his use of monochrome color techniques, which influenced the artist's color choices and approach to the painting.

💡Sponge-Dab Technique

The sponge-dab technique is a painting method where a sponge is used to apply and blend paint on the canvas. This technique can create a textured, stippled effect and allows for the build-up of layers of color. In the video, the artist uses this technique to apply different layers of paint, creating a 'monochrome background' and to add texture and depth to the color fields.

💡Umber

Umber is a dark brown pigment used in painting. It is often used for its ability to create a warm, dark tone that can serve as a base for other colors. In the video, the artist initially applies umber with a sponge to establish the dark tone of the painting and later uses it to connect different areas of the composition.

💡Phthalo Green

Phthalo Green is a type of synthetic green pigment known for its strong color and resistance to fading. It is used in the video to add a dark, yet gentle tone to the painting. The artist applies it with a sponge to define areas and later contrasts it with other colors to create depth.

💡Bronze Tone

Bronze tone refers to a color that resembles the appearance of the metal bronze, which can range from a dark brown to a yellowish hue. In the video, the artist uses a bronze tone to add brightness and to create spots of color on the dark green background, deviating from Rothko's more uniform color field application.

💡Caput Mortuum Violet

Caput Mortuum Violet is a pigment with a deep, reddish-purple hue. It is slightly more opaque than other purple pigments like Permanent Red Violet. The artist chooses this color for the top surface of the painting, contrasting it with the turquoise and creating a more opaque effect.

💡Reflex Red

Reflex Red is a reflective, translucent color that the artist uses as a contrast color in the painting. It is applied twice to ensure it maintains its luminosity against the darker background colors. The use of Reflex Red adds a vibrant element to the overall composition.

💡Meditative Character

The meditative character refers to the calming and contemplative nature of the painting process, especially when using repetitive techniques like sponge-dabbing. The artist mentions that applying the background color with a sponge has a meditative quality, which can be both relaxing and immersive for the painter.

💡Gradation of Color

Gradation of color is the gradual transition from one color to another, creating a smooth and harmonious blend. The artist discusses the importance of the gradation between color areas in the painting, which contributes to the overall cohesiveness and visual appeal of the artwork.

💡Interaction of Colors

The interaction of colors refers to how different colors work together to create a particular effect or mood in a painting. The artist highlights the interplay between the colors, especially the unifying role of the bronze color, which connects different parts of the composition and enhances the emotional impact of the piece.

Highlights

The artist attempts to replicate Mark Rothko's color field painting style using acrylic paints.

Mark Rothko's paintings are known for their monochrome color technique and large size, up to 3 meters.

The artist chooses to create a 'monochrome background' using layers applied with a sponge technique.

Mark Rothko preferred to hang his paintings in dark rooms, which influenced the artist's color choice.

The artist uses a combination of umber, phthalo green, and bronze to create a dark yet gentle brown tone.

Phthalo Green appears much darker when applied over brown, leading to a reassessment of color choices.

The artist opts for a bronze tone applied in spots, deviating from Rothko's solid color field application.

A dark brown and light turquoise are used to soften the compositional surface made of bronze.

The artist reuses colors from their 'Rust and Patina series' with a new 'sponge-dab technique'.

Caput Mortuum Violet is chosen for its opacity, contrasting with the translucent Permanent Red Violet.

The entire painting is executed using a sponge, which the artist finds meditative.

Umber with a reddish undertone is used to connect the two main color areas of the painting.

Reflex Red is applied twice to maintain its luminosity against the turquoise.

The artist enhances the connection between color areas by applying broader strokes of bronze paint.

The finished painting features a harmonious interaction of colors with bronze serving as a unifying element.

The artist expresses a preference for brighter and more cheerful colors in future paintings.

The 'sponge and dab technique' is credited for the unique interpretation of Rothko's style.