Mary Heilmann discusses a number of ways she receives inspiration in her beautiful abstract paintings.

I have always been a fan of Heilmann’s paintings. I’m not sure exactly why. But I love the color, the openness and the somewhat quirky sensibility she brings to her work.

If you’re not familiar with her work check out the links below so you can get a broader selection of her work:

http://www.crownpoint.com/artists/heilmann

http://www.newmuseum.org/exhibitions/401/mary_heilmann_to_be_someone

Interview with Mary Heilmann

Mary Heilmann Paintings

This video above is not specifically art-related but it has a fundamental and powerful message by Apple founder, Steve Jobs, and that is to follow your heart – no matter what.

He tells 3 stories from his amazing life. That’s it. But they are very powerful, compelling and well worth your time to listen (it clocks in at about 15 minutes)

This video has over 1,000,000 views so it has been wildly popular. You can see why when you view it. I love simple projects like this that show innovation, creativity and the actual courage to follow through with it. Street art is alive and well thanks to Joshua.

This weeks “Video Tip of the Week” is about How to Make an Oil Painting Medium.

I am going to start to add weekly video tips so I look forward to having you joining me and give me your comments on them and, of course, what you would like to see in future segments.

This weeks “Video Tip of the Week” is about using wax as an additive for your oil painting mediums.

Probably one of THE most prominent American abstract painters working today, Brice Marden, meditates on Cezanne’s famous “Bathers” series and how his work is informed by the great master.