These Abstract Paintings Are Unbelievably Satisfying

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Published 2017-06-15
Toronto-based artist Callen Schaub invites us into his studio to see how he uses swinging troughs, paint can pendulums, and bicycle parts to create his signature abstract paintings.

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Callen Schaub's practice draws from a rich history of artists using spinning and dripping techniques — from Damien Hirst to Jackson Pollock. But Callen has invented his own homemade devices that include swinging troughs, paint can pendulums and bicycle parts that help him create his signature works. In this video, Callen takes you inside his paint-splattered studio for a look at how he makes his dazzling works of art.

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All Comments (21)
  • @teapotlizard
    i love how it looks like he's just splattering paint all over the place, and he is, but there's actually so much thought and imagination behind the process. amazing.
  • @Dance_Party
    People at museums: I’m sure this painting represents how society is a dark hole that leads to only death itself, and everyone is born with a burden that can only be satisfied by things that have no real worth. Artist: SPLISH SPLASH SPLOOSH SPIN TWIRL I think this one turned out well :D
  • @MikoSonya
    weird how he maintains his white tshirt but stain his pants like crazy.
  • @erikjag4843
    He should put an empty canvas beside the spinning canvas and get layers off the flying paint when it hits the canvas
  • I generally don't care for "abstract art" when it's just stuff thrown on to say LOOK WHAT I DID. But this art took time, effort, thinking, and actually gets some really cool natural looking effects.
  • @wickandde
    I did art history at university and in my early 20's worked at a really prominent private gallery but left the field entirely after getting so disillusioned. To me art, especially abstract art in the present market lacked substance, it was always brand over something that was truly amazing in fact it's sadly true of most of the art world and I couldn't live with myself contributing to this empty bottom dollar vapidness, it was a real crisis of conscience. But I really appreciate this guy's process in building his own set ups, a rarerity, and wish him the best. Now I'm a civil engineer and love my job but every now and then take up a canvas and paint because it's an amazing feeling. It's funny how I never enjoyed art as a career but as a hobby I fallen back in love with it because it's on my own terms. Life certainly has expensive lessons!
  • @thabitak146
    For some reason I thought those paintings would make great wallpapers/theme for IPhones or any Apple devices!
  • Honestly he brings the most important factor into art. The fact that it's supposed to be fun and enjoyable.
  • @redangel500
    I love how people keep arguing about what art is and isn't...we all grew up and experienced life differently. As a result, we all see art in different forms. Art to one person, may not be considered art to another. We all interpret things differently, there is no need to justify what is and isn't, especially with art. Art is in the eyes of the beholder. Saying, "this isn't art!!!!", is not going to change someones mind..
  • @mlady204103
    Love the effects you are creating but I couldn't help wonder how long it takes your paintings to cure.
  • @MrDhandley
    Never really liked abstract paintings before...but now..............wow! 😵😵
  • @iamsultana
    I honestly believe that it's more difficult to paint a realistic quality painting, but for as long as I remember, I almost never get inspired by looking at one of those. It's the abstract art that makes me feel emotions that can't be described with words. It's like feeling a memory that you just can't visualise, you can't tell it, you only feel it.
  • @bazi3673
    jokes aside the paintings are actually so good
  • @Leoji0325
    I feel like his art is almost scientific. He watches how natural spins and pours look. From a logical stand point it's really cool. I understand why some people wouldn't like it but everyone is different.
  • @inkbery4473
    I'm usually not into the modern "abstract" art, but these paintings are amazing 😍
  • His talent is pure gold. Paintings every one can do good or bad. But his technique is amazing.