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Clavers
Kenya
Приєднався 22 вер 2015
I'm Clavers Odhiambo, a Kenyan fine artist specializing in oil painting since 2014. On often large canvases I create life-like paintings of an array of subjects, with human figures featuring the most. Follow along as I open a window into the world of oil painting by sharing my methods, thought processes and all the delicate work that goes into creating realistic art.
They Won't Remember: Portrait of a Protest
This oil painting is my observation of the interaction between the citizen and the politician in the many protests that have coloured Kenyan streets in recent months, from #EndFemicideKE and #RejectFinanceBill2024 to #RutoMustGo and many others before and since. It measures 120cm by 170cm and took 17 days to create.
For enquiries, email me at artistclavers@gmail.com
Follow me on Instagram: claversodhiambo
For enquiries, email me at artistclavers@gmail.com
Follow me on Instagram: claversodhiambo
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Lofi Girl: An Oil Painting Cover
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In this oil painting tutorial I describe my process of creating my rendition of the iconic@LofiGirlanimation. This artwork measures 100cm by 170cm and took six days to create. We unfortunately couldn't get the cat to pose, but I hope you'll enjoy it nonetheless. Follow Gertrude (the model) here gatwiri_g_ Follow Bill (the photographer) here kenyan_library ..and you...
How To Paint A Silhouette
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In this oil painting of a couple walking against a serene purple sunset, I describe some of the methods I use to ensure my silhouettes are accurate and painted in the most effective fashion. Follow me on Instagram claversodhiambo
Malibu Joe - Oil Painting Q&A
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In this epilogue I answer some of your questions from my previous video tutorial, "Malibu Joe: A Portrait (ua-cam.com/video/FETpRhdzrvg/v-deo.html)" Intro: (0:00) Which paint do I apply as my first layer?: (0:15) How long do I wait between different oil layers?: (1:27) Do I use solvents for oils or acrylics?: (2:34) Can the same solvents be used for oils and acrylics?: (4:27) Follow me on Insta...
Malibu Joe: A Portrait
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Watch my narration of this moody oil painting in which model Malibu Joe gazes into the distance as a light pall of smoke lifts off his cigarette. Dean Bradshaw ( deanbradshaw) shot the original photo, and you can find Malibu here ( malibujoeshow) How To Paint Smoke Using Oils: ua-cam.com/video/HH5llunmN4g/v-deo.htmlsi=xRMr1zg93ny0Q3xM Follow me on Instagram: instagra...
Vermeer's Milkmaid, My Milkmaid
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In this oil painting tutorial I narrate my process of creating my rendition of Johannes Vermeer's "The Milkmaid." I also describe some interesting techniques he used in his original, which was painted in 1657. Watch how I prepare canvas here ua-cam.com/video/KwrDjI_1Xsg/v-deo.html&ab_channel=ClaversOdhiamboArt Follow me on: Instagram: claversodhiambo
An Underwater Mural
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...and other wall painting tales. Watch how I covered the walls of a basement with an underwater scene loaded with corals and fishes of all shapes and colours. I also talk about my first giant L in wall painting, an outdoor mural done in the rain and other experiences I've had in this most tasking field of painting. Watch the previous (related) video "The Runners" here ua-cam.com/video/mmVmoasd...
The Runners
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Here I was commissioned to paint a landscape mural depicting the running culture of Eldoret, Kenya, the scenic beauty of the region and the diverse local attires and economic activities of the tribes of the Kenyan Rift Valley all in one piece. The wall measures 2.5m by 5m and the painting was done in acrylics. I hope you'll enjoy the video. Follow me on: Instagram: claversodhiambo...
A Hyperrealistic Portrait of a Woman With Milk Flowing Down Her Face.
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The title says it all this time :) Here I narrate in detail my process of creating said painting. This artwork measures 120cm by 180cm and took eighteen days to paint. I hope you'll enjoy it. Follow me on: Instagram: claversodhiambo Facebook: claversodhiamboart
How To Paint Smoke Using Oils
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...in which I demonstrate how to...well...paint smoke using oil paints. Follow me on: Instagram: claversodhiambo Facebook: claversodhiamboart
Live Acrylic Painting + Q&A
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Here I show the entire process of creating an acrylic underpainting, while answering a variety of questions and comments about the art world, realism, oil painting, my art journey so far and more. Read below to find your topic of interest. Intro: (0:00) Whether it's safe to roll paintings: (1:03) How I learnt painting: (2:02) House paints for fine art?: (4:36) How long a painting takes: (6:23) ...
I Tried to Paint Like Kehinde WIley
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In one of the more challenging yet exciting commissions I've gotten so far, I was asked to paint in the style of legendary painter and sculptor Kehinde Wiley, an artist whose work I've admired for some time and an inspiration to many. Watch here the narration of my process, this time a hybrid of my oil painting style and Kehinde's. Here are a few resources to learn more about Kehinde Wiley: • u...
Light and Shadow Tutorial for Artists (UoN Lecture)
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This video aims at improving your shading process by demonstrating how light and shadow works around different objects and surfaces from cylinders to faces; and describing all the necessary aspects of light from reflection and diffusion to cast shadows and perspective. It's a re-recording of a session I taught at the University of Nairobi School of the Arts and Design on 9/11/2023 in which I em...
Goddess at the Beach
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Of all the varied ways in which water appears in nature, turbulent splashes can seem the most difficult to paint. In this oil painting of a woman taking in her fill of a nice tidal splash, I walk you through how I achieved the nearly realistic look. Follow me on: Instagram: claversodhiambo Twitter: ClaversOdhiambo Facebook: claversodhiamboart Background mu...
“Tinted Glasses, 2023” - A Painting Series
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“Tinted Glasses, 2023” - A Painting Series
Canvas Preparation for Painting - With Common Mistakes Explained
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Canvas Preparation for Painting - With Common Mistakes Explained
All My Painting Series So Far (2014 - 2022)
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All My Painting Series So Far (2014 - 2022)
9 Differences Between Oils and Acrylics (Demonstrated)
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9 Differences Between Oils and Acrylics (Demonstrated)
How to AVOID rushing the painting process (Demo)
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How to AVOID rushing the painting process (Demo)
The Battle of Isandlwana Part 1 of 2
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The Battle of Isandlwana Part 1 of 2
Great piece
Hello, Clavers! Every painting should have some type of meaning behind a great painter with a meaningful painting. This is a beautiful painting! In one of your videos you discussed or explain the five shades of colors and you mentioned the five shades of colors in this video. I said to myself that I will need to practice the five shades of colors. I noticed the different types of brushes that you use to smooth out the painting (small round brush and a medium round brush). I'm going to practice doing that as well (that's neat). You are a great teacher! 🙏🏾❤️🖌️🎨
Wow, thanks Sharon, and good to know you'll be trying out my methods as well :) For the smoothing effect, old/used flat brushes do it best (or rather brushes that used to be flat when they were new). Round brushes can so it too, but they typically have pointed/tipped bristles which you kinda have to work around. Anyway, enjoy!
@@ClaversOdhiambo Good morning, Clavers! Thank you for the information. I don't know how to paint people, but one day I will try. The smooth techniques is what I need to get down first and the five shades of colors. Thank you! 🙏🏾❤️🎨🖌️
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Great painting. I just started using the "lazy grid" method myself. I used to hate the grid to tracing process now I love it! The game of trying to get things as precise as possible is just that, a game worth playing for me. Have fun with it and glad your painting has a voice in reference to the protests. Glad you made it work without physical/live references and posing.
Thanks. Yeah there are many ways to nail proportions but I find that the grid comes in handy more and more the bigger the painting gets.
Nice
Powerful is an understatement.
Thanks man :)
I love the storytelling behind the piece. I was specifically impressed that you pulled pieces from different sources sort of making it a collage. I could say much more but damn🔥🔥🔥 kazi safi sana
Shukran sana; it was an exciting challenge
Bravo 👏👏
Thanks Gregor :)
Art comforts the disturbed and disturbs the comfortable… nice piece 🙌🏾 inspirational
Haha...what a poetic sentiment
another masterpiece with earth colours which are my most favorite for skin and blend ,keep more vids coming 🙏❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
More to come for sure :) thanks for watching
Another awesome painting, I love the blurry outside scene through the windows ,the message one can depict from the whole painting and the details everywhere on the canvas are on point. In a nutshell another dope painting ,keep inspiring. Perfect time to post this with all thats going on. Artists are revolutionarists🔥🔥
Thanks a lot; I'm glad you liked it.
We will remember 🤧 A masterpiece Clavers!
We better!
What a piece
You are 1 of my favorite artists. Thank you for sharing your wonderful skills and amazing art. Commenting from the USA . Much 🫶🏿 ✌🏿
Thank you :) that's good to hear
Bro is wonderful work I wish we could meet one day I am an artist also same time student Tangaza university Is it possible to have meeting with you we learn one two three from you
I'm now addicted to your videos. Brilliant!
How long does it take you to finish 1 painting?
Generally it's between a week and two.
Brilliant 💯Just discovered your channel and now I'm binge watching everything. Inspirational!
Thank you :)
I feel you can also do surrealism paintings in such a way of your style you use to colors and blend them , exquisite 😎😎💥💥💥
Sure thing; every once in a while I paint something surrealistic; thanks a lot :)
I love your process from the sketch to the final work of art
Good morning, Clavers! Beautiful silhouette painting and great information. I am enjoying your teaching methods and skills. I will be applying your information to some of my skills that I didn't know at first. Great art teacher! 🖌️🎨
Thank you :) glad it was helpful.
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Beautiful as always!
She is, right? 😊
Amazing work!
Thank you! 😊👍🏽
Thank you!!
Great work. Could you please make a video on " a normal day as a full time artist" like what is ur daily routine
Thanks. "A normal day as Clavers Odhiambo" would make more sense since I'd only be speaking of my routine. It's unlikely that I'll do that though; not really interested in recording myself making coffee or walking around the house lol.
You use oil to outline then do an acrylic underpainting. Don't you worry that this will react and undermine your final painting's longevity?
Really good question. This would be a risk if the outlines were laid in thick or as impastos, except I thin them incredibly (mix the paint with a lot of solvent) so the outline barely counts as a layer. This way they don't impede those parts of acrylic that'll go over them from sticking to the canvas the way they're meant to so...no risk of future peeling or air bubbles/pockets while painting (only possible demerits I can think of rn.)
Good morning, Clavers! Thank you for clarifying the process of how to use solvent oil on your paintings, and answering other questions as well. These were some great questions with some great answers. "If you don't know than ask the question(s)". I have truly enjoyed learning from the basics of painting to some questions that I didn't know the answers to. You are a GREAT TEACHER! Again, thank you for the Q & A! Have a great day! 🎨🖌️❤️
Thanks for your kind words and...you're most welcome :) have a good day as well.
Thank you for sharing the Q&A I learned some new things. Thank you for that. Also, you are now my official teacher and guide. Please keep the content coming.
What an honor lol thank you! More to come for sure
Hello, Clavers! I just love how you give great details of what you are doing, and your paintings are beautiful! Clavers, do you use the solvent oil with oil paint or with the acrylic paint? Or can you use the solvent oil with both oil and acrylic paint? Beautiful painting! 🖌
Thanks Sharon 😊and for the good questions too. I answer them in detail here ua-cam.com/video/HYxDomTJe6w/v-deo.htmlsi=wjo71H5x_nK-eJwU
@@ClaversOdhiambo Hello, Clavers! I will watch the video later today, and thank you for answering the questions. After I finish watching the video I will respond. Have a great day! 🎨🖌️
Plus, black is an indestructible skin, which means your paintings are unique 👌 nice 💣💣💣
..if only lol. Thanks a lot!
Outstanding masterpiece, the black one 😎 pop some smoke 🚬
Masterful!
Awesome ❤❤❤ 😊
Its turned out great
Thanks :)
Is your first layer oil or acrylic paint
Acrylic, for this artwork. Oil painting begins at 3:14
So beautiful ❤❤❤
Thank you :)
How many days do you typically wait in between first oli layer and the second detail layer?
Provided I didn't use any pure white in the first layer (since in my experience it dries slower than any other color), a day or two is usually just enough time to proceed to the final layer.
Thank you! I’m going ask more questions through time. I appreciate your help friend.
No worries@@zaynhersi4339 I've also explained it in detail here ua-cam.com/video/HYxDomTJe6w/v-deo.htmlsi=DcDSo5O_CJlJp9ke
I like the way you paint, the way you structure, and explain what is your process and why you do it.❤️🔥exquisite
Oh thank you :) quite a lot of work goes into these so...this is always good to hear.
I proudly display this painting in my home. Clavers did amazing work and my ex-gf did a great job of communicating my vision.
Always a pleasure :)
This is such a masterpiece! Love to see the full process. I find the acrylic under painting really interesting because your under painting process is my finished product lol. This video inspires me to venture out and grow as an artist☺️
Haha...that's good to hear. Although to be fair the grisaille can very well be a finished piece on its own; that just depends on your style and what the type of paint you use can allow. I, for instance, can't go much beyond that level of detailing with acrylics and that's why for the stages that follow I switch to oils.
Hi Clevers....I pretty much appreciate you for having shared this video..I have learned a lot..You are so organized in your everything...May God continue to bless the works of your hands!
Thanks a lot and glad it was helpful :)
Hello im a black artist check me out thanks.
Excellent work
Many thanks
0mg, Im creating art now! Lol that's very intimidating lol awesomeness sauciness
i subscribed to the channel after watching 1min of this video😂 AMAZING!!
Blessed ❤
How do you manage to have your paint go on so smoothly? Is it the type of paint or a technique
It's got to be a combination of both since even with the same technique I can't achieve the same "smoothness" with acrylics.
Phenomenal work. As an aspiring artist your pages are very informative