When people have asked me over the years "how to I develop my style?"...I answer do what you love doing and your style will find you. Most people want to see the love you have for the subject matter or how you interrupt it. Inevitably that love will show and becomes distinctly your own. I should add that I've been mostly a commercial Fantasy artist for 40 yrs...so working from your imagination and photo references is part of that process.
Stefan Baumannm you are a truly marvelous teacher. You get to the heart and soul of art - why we, as artists, want to create it and how to ensure that we are communicating through it. As a young man, some 45 years ago, I attended a very prestigious art school in the Midwest. But it was very frustrating, because I was taught almost nothing about style and technique. I learned so little, in fact, that I decided to pursue a completely different field of work. Now retired, I'm picking up my pastels again, and learning to be the artist I was meant to be. And although you are an oil painter, the way you approach your subject has taught me so much more than I ever thought possible. Thank you for giving me the incentive to find my creative self once again.
"Do more to it! Do more to it!" Funny, I go down that rabbit hole too. The great artist knows how far down the hole to go and when to stop. Being able to figure out how much is is the right amount for what you want to convey, because in the end, what you put on the canvas, is your story, your painting style.
I don't do Oil painting often, but I watch your videos because I love plein air and I love just watching your interaction with your audience. You bring up so many facets of Art. Thank you.
I was attempting to write the cool colors down, but it went too fast, and thought I'd put up the Closed Captioning--OMG! I died of laughter. If anyone gets a chance look at how they attempted to spell Thalo red rose came out "Taylor" and Quinachrodine came out like some crazy name! Anyway, enjoying your videos very much, Stefan!
@@StefanBaumann i will thank you, love your personality, wish i was in the US to take your classes i would love every minute of them x sadly in northern England
You are the very first person to explain what a person’s style is that actually made sense to me! Your words about what happens when the brush touches the canvas being that person’s style was an absolute Ah Ha! Moment for me. I can’t thank you enough. I have really been stuck trying to figure out what kind of paintings that I create make me my own favorite artist. I have been struggling so much lately, arguing with myself even, because I so badly want to create loose paintings, yet, when I start painting, I always end up getting caught up in the details of whatever it is I am painting at the time. I will tell myself over and over to loosen up, but then I end up going from just a suggestion of the subject to making sure I didn’t leave out any details. It’s hard to explain, but it’s almost like there is a war going on between my brain, my brush strokes, and my internal dialogue, if that makes sense? Anyways, thank you so much for another truly awesome lesson. I hope that you and yours have a safe, Happy Fourth of July Holiday, full of happiness, love, and laughter. Much Love and Respect from North Carolina, Stacy
Great job on your art and your videos. You inspired me to start my own youtube art channel and I already have 25 videos. Thanks for the inspiration. Karen Zima Artisst.
I'm pretty sure the Winsor Newton stuff isn't very lightfast or archival. Might I recommend M. Graham, out of Hubbard, OR? They use walnut oil, so it mitigates the yellowing you get from linseed oil.
Hi Stefan, thank you for sharing the class. If I am understanding correctly....cool colors should be highlights, transitions should be highlights toned, and warm colors should be the shadows?
NO NO NO check out my new video on Temperature ua-cam.com/video/CPoeCEoLqfQ/v-deo.html Do it NOW before you think that is right!!!! get back with me once you have or text me 415-606-9074
Thanks again! I start out intending to paint more realistic color wise, but often end up getting very colorful:) I ask myself - is this my style, or do I need to fix something. I repainted one painting because I knew I needed different color tones if it was going to work in one of the ubiquitous gray and white home interiors that are so popular now. Opened an Etsy shop - small steps. When I have the money I want some coaching. Sort of a Catch 22 - need the money for the coaching but might need the coaching before I can make any sales:)
Great vid again but Monet did paint his lillyponds outdoors. It was literally "out of doors" though, right on his own estate, he obviously didn't travel with those canvases. You are right however in that Monet painted many indoor stillifes from 78 to 82.
I needed to watch this again to help me clarify the temperatures of colors for painting purposes. Re: complementary colors applied next to each other: "Oh yah, makes it pop! But the mental effect, do you want people to slap you because you created it?" LOL!! "If you want light to be pure it's gotta be pure", hmmmm, not sure how to achieve that with paint. Should it be warm then?
@@StefanBaumann we do!! But yes, there are a few points that require clarification :-) This weeks painting gave me a run for my money and I nearly threw in the towel lol I was in such a funk!!! Oy!! I clutter my paintings just way too much and waste brushstrokes trying to "fix" what I added that shouldn't be there! Will I EVER learn that less of the right stroke is far better than too many of the WRONG strokes!!!
If you want a more intense light you will have go up the the electromagnetic spectrum, meaning the hotter things get (if the object absorbs a lot of heat that is) the bluer they get (I dont use the classic color wheel to paint anymore, I think about the object that I will paint and how it absorbs and reflects light)
Theres is a peak point tho, you cant up the temperature for a violet or a purple without white, cause we dont see or have ultraviolet pigments haha so you are fucked there lol just white will do
Genius teacher 🙏
When people have asked me over the years "how to I develop my style?"...I answer do what you love doing and your style will find you. Most people want to see the love you have for the subject matter or how you interrupt it. Inevitably that love will show and becomes distinctly your own. I should add that I've been mostly a commercial Fantasy artist for 40 yrs...so working from your imagination and photo references is part of that process.
Stefan Baumannm you are a truly marvelous teacher. You get to the heart and soul of art - why we, as artists, want to create it and how to ensure that we are communicating through it. As a young man, some 45 years ago, I attended a very prestigious art school in the Midwest. But it was very frustrating, because I was taught almost nothing about style and technique. I learned so little, in fact, that I decided to pursue a completely different field of work. Now retired, I'm picking up my pastels again, and learning to be the artist I was meant to be. And although you are an oil painter, the way you approach your subject has taught me so much more than I ever thought possible. Thank you for giving me the incentive to find my creative self once again.
Thanks for having an appreciative heart. Some people take people's work and efforts for granted.
Stefan, thank you for saying the most key thing right off the bat in this video. Sometimes I listen to these videos over and over again.
Thanks, I love you man!
OMG!!!!! I absolutely love listening to him talk. You learn sooooo much!!!! Just listen.
"Do more to it! Do more to it!" Funny, I go down that rabbit hole too. The great artist knows how far down the hole to go and when to stop. Being able to figure out how much is is the right amount for what you want to convey, because in the end, what you put on the canvas, is your story, your painting style.
I don't do Oil painting often, but I watch your videos because I love plein air and I love just watching your interaction with your audience. You bring up so many facets of Art. Thank you.
Stefan is turning the temperature up once again.
I have learned so much just watching this video.
I was attempting to write the cool colors down, but it went too fast, and thought I'd put up the Closed Captioning--OMG! I died of laughter. If anyone gets a chance look at how they attempted to spell Thalo red rose came out "Taylor" and Quinachrodine came out like some crazy name!
Anyway, enjoying your videos very much, Stefan!
These videos always both teach so much and inspire so much. Thank you for sharing these online!
You are a constant inspiration 👍 😊
Explained so well, thank you Stefan 😊
If youi love this you should get my book on Plein air painting, there is so much info www.StefanBaumann.com
@@StefanBaumann i will thank you, love your personality, wish i was in the US to take your classes i would love every minute of them x sadly in northern England
Just what the Dr. asked for...thanks.
Big fan Stephen
Thank you
I just have to say ive watched about 50 of your videos in 3 days 🎨💗 trying to learn. May transition to oils
Keep on watching but in order to transition to oils you mast also paint
@@StefanBaumann yes I was up til 330am watching and painting too 😂 😴
You are the very first person to explain what a person’s style is that actually made sense to me! Your words about what happens when the brush touches the canvas being that person’s style was an absolute Ah Ha! Moment for me. I can’t thank you enough. I have really been stuck trying to figure out what kind of paintings that I create make me my own favorite artist. I have been struggling so much lately, arguing with myself even, because I so badly want to create loose paintings, yet, when I start painting, I always end up getting caught up in the details of whatever it is I am painting at the time. I will tell myself over and over to loosen up, but then I end up going from just a suggestion of the subject to making sure I didn’t leave out any details. It’s hard to explain, but it’s almost like there is a war going on between my brain, my brush strokes, and my internal dialogue, if that makes sense? Anyways, thank you so much for another truly awesome lesson. I hope that you and yours have a safe, Happy Fourth of July Holiday, full of happiness, love, and laughter. Much Love and Respect from North Carolina, Stacy
Thanks
As always, great 👏
Great job on your art and your videos. You inspired me to start my own youtube art channel and I already have 25 videos. Thanks for the inspiration. Karen Zima Artisst.
I'm pretty sure the Winsor Newton stuff isn't very lightfast or archival. Might I recommend M. Graham, out of Hubbard, OR? They use walnut oil, so it mitigates the yellowing you get from linseed oil.
The Milwaukee Art Museum has quite a lot of O'Keefe, Moran, and Bierschadt but don't tell anyone, it's a secret.
Hi Stefan, thank you for sharing the class. If I am understanding correctly....cool colors should be highlights, transitions should be highlights toned, and warm colors should be the shadows?
NO NO NO check out my new video on Temperature ua-cam.com/video/CPoeCEoLqfQ/v-deo.html Do it NOW before you think that is right!!!! get back with me once you have or text me 415-606-9074
Thank you so much Stefan. I just watched the video, I get it now. I joined your patreon, I look forward to learning more from you.@@StefanBaumann
Thanks again! I start out intending to paint more realistic color wise, but often end up getting very colorful:) I ask myself - is this my style, or do I need to fix something. I repainted one painting because I knew I needed different color tones if it was going to work in one of the ubiquitous gray and white home interiors that are so popular now. Opened an Etsy shop - small steps. When I have the money I want some coaching. Sort of a Catch 22 - need the money for the coaching but might need the coaching before I can make any sales:)
Looking at your painting behind you of the moose, I`ve noticed your focal points actually create a triad. Am I wrong?
Great vid again but Monet did paint his lillyponds outdoors. It was literally "out of doors" though, right on his own estate, he obviously didn't travel with those canvases. You are right however in that Monet painted many indoor stillifes from 78 to 82.
always the best
That painting looked like a old master painting. ....warmth adds a gravity to any painting.
15:39 I like this.
Yellow is not a cold color unless it has a greenish tint.
There is video here of Monet painting a very large painting by his pond, outdoors.
Thanks
I needed to watch this again to help me clarify the temperatures of colors for painting purposes. Re: complementary colors applied next to each other: "Oh yah, makes it pop! But the mental effect, do you want people to slap you because you created it?" LOL!! "If you want light to be pure it's gotta be pure", hmmmm, not sure how to achieve that with paint. Should it be warm then?
we will have to talk
@@StefanBaumann we do!! But yes, there are a few points that require clarification :-) This weeks painting gave me a run for my money and I nearly threw in the towel lol I was in such a funk!!! Oy!! I clutter my paintings just way too much and waste brushstrokes trying to "fix" what I added that shouldn't be there! Will I EVER learn that less of the right stroke is far better than too many of the WRONG strokes!!!
If you want a more intense light you will have go up the the electromagnetic spectrum, meaning the hotter things get (if the object absorbs a lot of heat that is) the bluer they get (I dont use the classic color wheel to paint anymore, I think about the object that I will paint and how it absorbs and reflects light)
Theres is a peak point tho, you cant up the temperature for a violet or a purple without white, cause we dont see or have ultraviolet pigments haha so you are fucked there lol just white will do
Thanks ;)
haha purple shadow painters, so true 😂
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You are so nice!
Good video, aside from the awful, long intro of nearly 2 minutes.
To bad about the introduction but..... the intro pays for your free content you get. Nothing of value is free even on UA-cam