Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In today's video I talk about what I think are the two main things that separate a professional artist from an amateur artist. Be suer and leave your thoughts if you have other important ones to add to the list.
Here is the blog post for this video:
davidmkessler.com/blog/2021/12/20/what-separates-professional-and-amateur-artists
Online Workshops: davidmkessler.com/online-courses
"Simple Color System" Color Wheel:
davidmkessler.com/color-wheel/david-m-kesslers-simple-color-system-color-wheel
My Studio Materials:
Paint: GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylic Paint
Brushes: Natural Bristle: Blick Gesso Brushes from Dick Blick in 2", 2.5" and 3"
My Workhorse Natural Bristle Brush: Escoda Clasico #24 (2")
Nylon Bristle: Raphael Sepia Brushes, size 50 (2") from Jerry's Artarama
Canvas: 1.5" deep Gallery Wrapped - various manufacturers
Paper: Fabriano Artistico Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper 300lb
You Can Get a List of All My Materials and Paint Colors HERE:
david-kessler.mykajabi.com/davids-materials-list
T-Shirts & Merch: If you like the shirt I'm wearing, you can get one (and others) here:
teespring.com/stores/david-m-kessler-fine-art
Website: davidmkessler.com
Instagram: instagram.com/davidmkesslerfineart
Facebook: facebook.com/davidmkesslerfineart
David is a Nationally Recognized Contemporary Painter, Workshop Instructor, Author of the book "Bigger, Faster, Fresher, Looser Abstract Painting Workbook" and founder of Abstract Painting Academy.
youtu.be/B72bQfFSh0E
In today's video I talk about what I think are the two main things that separate a professional artist from an amateur artist. Be suer and leave your thoughts if you have other important ones to add to the list.
Here is the blog post for this video:
davidmkessler.com/blog/2021/12/20/what-separates-professional-and-amateur-artists
Online Workshops: davidmkessler.com/online-courses
"Simple Color System" Color Wheel:
davidmkessler.com/color-wheel/david-m-kesslers-simple-color-system-color-wheel
My Studio Materials:
Paint: GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylic Paint
Brushes: Natural Bristle: Blick Gesso Brushes from Dick Blick in 2", 2.5" and 3"
My Workhorse Natural Bristle Brush: Escoda Clasico #24 (2")
Nylon Bristle: Raphael Sepia Brushes, size 50 (2") from Jerry's Artarama
Canvas: 1.5" deep Gallery Wrapped - various manufacturers
Paper: Fabriano Artistico Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper 300lb
You Can Get a List of All My Materials and Paint Colors HERE:
david-kessler.mykajabi.com/davids-materials-list
T-Shirts & Merch: If you like the shirt I'm wearing, you can get one (and others) here:
teespring.com/stores/david-m-kessler-fine-art
Website: davidmkessler.com
Instagram: instagram.com/davidmkesslerfineart
Facebook: facebook.com/davidmkesslerfineart
David is a Nationally Recognized Contemporary Painter, Workshop Instructor, Author of the book "Bigger, Faster, Fresher, Looser Abstract Painting Workbook" and founder of Abstract Painting Academy.
youtu.be/B72bQfFSh0E
