Thanks for that Colley. I'm finding that small studies are immensely helpful. I think I can actually see some progress happening. Your insights about taking small breaks to refresh, looking at a different image and stepping back often are spot on. And my fear of failure has diminished greatly. I sometimes go back and look at my first attempt at oils (nicknamed "the Blob") and take heart that I am a distance away from that starting point. Thank you so much for your teaching and inspiration.
I’ve been painting for a few years but I’m still a beginner. Recently I’ve been planning a composite scene of my happy place when I was a kid, and I’ve also realised the value of little studies for the big painting, mainly in a sketchbook, which, believe it or not, I’ve never even considered til now! Up til now, I’ve been time poor because of work, and now I retired a couple of months ago, I feel I have time to do this. And now I discovered this video….. Confirmation of my thoughts. This is such a classic painting, Colley! Thousands of people would be able to relate to it…
The big painting looks fantastic! These tips remind me of the first time I discovered your work waay back when you did an article for International Artist, there were some very helpful gems there. Your paintings are still epic!
Colley thanks for the tips. I will have to try the white paint one. Painting thin at the start is something I also need to remember. Now what do I do with my left over odourless lean.
My problem with linseed is with its effect on the longevity of the painting; yellowing and cracking. Personally, I would steer clear of the product; try Archival Lean Medium if you haven’t.
Nice tips and a Saturday evening video for me, I'm certainly guilty of the first ones. I might add and suggest you're not just speaking to oil painters, and in the skinflint/money saving tips "don't paint on a dirty pallette". So many artists do it inappropriately to save money. I would like also to opinions on "the artists psychological maturity path", in that, in the beginning you learn learn the basics, and become confident in the basics, but then what after that? Everyone is different so what worked for one artist may not apply to another, for example I respect I respect hyper realists, but after 10 hours on the same painting I'd want to hang myself, I could not do it. That said in my own path, one way I personally matured was "take what visually pleases you, or doesn't please you seriously". And that may come in the form of, you are driving and see something which you like... So don't keep driving, park the car, take the photo, reflect on it. Or it maybe something in the painting which I like or don't like, and it maybe right at the very beginning, like a pleasing composition (which later my plan A proceeds to destroy, but at least acknowledge it). I think these considerations for young artists are important is because for the most part in youth we are trying to be "Artist X", our influencers, but we have to break away from that and find ourself. An idea for you for a future video, how did you find yourself as an artist?, What significant actions did you do, or decisions, which at first seemed unimportant however in retrospect turned out to be important?
I was watching this with my morning coffee, and thought, wow this guy knows his stuff. Then I noticed it was Colley Whisson, I love his work!
Thanks Bryan.
Thanks Colley, great advice as always. Your videos are always relaxing to watch.
Can't wait to see your next video.🙏
Always a pleasure; and thanks for tuning in.
Thanks for that Colley. I'm finding that small studies are immensely helpful. I think I can actually see some progress happening. Your insights about taking small breaks to refresh, looking at a different image and stepping back often are spot on. And my fear of failure has diminished greatly. I sometimes go back and look at my first attempt at oils (nicknamed "the Blob") and take heart that I am a distance away from that starting point. Thank you so much for your teaching and inspiration.
Glad to hear your chugging along nicely; it’s a long road, but we drive it a mile at a time. Thanks for watching.
@@colleywhissonartist It's a fun road to be on Colley, even with the potholes :)
I’ve been painting for a few years but I’m still a beginner. Recently I’ve been planning a composite scene of my happy place when I was a kid, and I’ve also realised the value of little studies for the big painting, mainly in a sketchbook, which, believe it or not, I’ve never even considered til now! Up til now, I’ve been time poor because of work, and now I retired a couple of months ago, I feel I have time to do this. And now I discovered this video….. Confirmation of my thoughts. This is such a classic painting, Colley! Thousands of people would be able to relate to it…
Good look with the painting; thanks for watching.
I love the way you talk, but found how funny you say you pray for it will come good 😊 thanks for the wonderful tips !
Glad you enjoyed.
I just found you! Subscribed to ALL notifications! Thank you!, Kimberly
Thanks Kimberly, pleasure to have you aboard.
The big painting looks fantastic! These tips remind me of the first time I discovered your work waay back when you did an article for International Artist, there were some very helpful gems there. Your paintings are still epic!
Thanks, I was really happy with how the harbour came out in the larger piece, glad you connected with it too; thanks for watching.
Fantastic you share your wisdom. Great encouragement to all amateurs.
I think it’s my duty to nurture the next generation of emerging artists; they’re what matter. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the positive tips
Glad to help.
before you arrived at Tip #1 you already gave us like 7 tips hehe, great content, and you're a brilliant artist!
Had to fit them in somewhere; thanks for watching.
Thank you so much, always so generous with great advice ,
Glad you enjoyed it.
Love it. Can’t do wrong for me.
Thanks Anthony.
Always great information and inspiration. Thank you Colley Whisson.
Glad you took something away from the video Jennifer.
Heat video and great advice.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. 🙏🙌
Always happy to share what I can; thanks for watching.
Thankyou .
You’re welcome.
Alot of helpful information, thank you!
My pleasure.
Colley thanks for the tips. I will have to try the white paint one. Painting thin at the start is something I also need to remember. Now what do I do with my left over odourless lean.
Glad you took something away from this week’s video; thanks for watching.
I look forward to learning much from you 😊
And I look forward to making many more videos; thanks for watching.
@@colleywhissonartist 😊🙏🌟🎉
wonderful tips...appriciate it. One question I have though is that at what screen brightness would you set your iPad or iPhone or Mac?
Maximum brightness, I like to keep it as bright as possible.
Do you always paint on panel, instead of canvas?
I use canvas sheets when travelling, primarily because of their light weight, however I do prefer a melamine backed hardboard.
Colley - is there any problem with just using linseed oil for the medium?
My problem with linseed is with its effect on the longevity of the painting; yellowing and cracking. Personally, I would steer clear of the product; try Archival Lean Medium if you haven’t.
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Nice tips and a Saturday evening video for me, I'm certainly guilty of the first ones. I might add and suggest you're not just speaking to oil painters, and in the skinflint/money saving tips "don't paint on a dirty pallette". So many artists do it inappropriately to save money. I would like also to opinions on "the artists psychological maturity path", in that, in the beginning you learn learn the basics, and become confident in the basics, but then what after that? Everyone is different so what worked for one artist may not apply to another, for example I respect I respect hyper realists, but after 10 hours on the same painting I'd want to hang myself, I could not do it. That said in my own path, one way I personally matured was "take what visually pleases you, or doesn't please you seriously". And that may come in the form of, you are driving and see something which you like... So don't keep driving, park the car, take the photo, reflect on it. Or it maybe something in the painting which I like or don't like, and it maybe right at the very beginning, like a pleasing composition (which later my plan A proceeds to destroy, but at least acknowledge it). I think these considerations for young artists are important is because for the most part in youth we are trying to be "Artist X", our influencers, but we have to break away from that and find ourself. An idea for you for a future video, how did you find yourself as an artist?, What significant actions did you do, or decisions, which at first seemed unimportant however in retrospect turned out to be important?
Thanks for your message. I like your idea for a possible future video. Keep your brushes wet & thank you for watching.