Unlocking the Secrets of John Singer Sargent's Technique
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- In this portrait painting tutorial, realist painter Alex Tzavaras paints a female portrait from life using John Singer Sargent's Alla Prima oil painting technique.
John Singer Sargent was one of the leading portrait painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In an age when there were so many outstanding realist painters, Sargent was particulary renowned for his virtuosity and skill. For this reason, he is one of the most influential artists on realist painters today.
Sargent used an Alla Prima oil painting technique, where paint is applied wet on wet with out letting earlier layers dry. The process being followed in this portrait painting demonstration is based on eyewitness accounts of the Sargent's working methods, taken from a biography written in 1927 by The Hon. Evan Charteris. Charteris' book is now longer in print, but fortunately for us we can still read about these accounts thanks to a fantastic ebook titled "Advice on Painting from John Singer Sargent" written by the Artist Thomas Jefferson Kitts. Kitts has very generously made available an extremely valuable resource, which anyone interested in John Singer Sargent's oil painting techniques should definitely read.
To download "Advice on Painting from John Singer Sargent" for free! Visit Thomas Jefferson Kitts' website:
www.thomaskitts.com
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Alex Tzavaras is a contemporary realist artist offering portrait painting and alla prima oil painting tutorials. Alex teaches the traditional painting techniques artists used to draw and paint from life up until the start of the 20th century.
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Today, I really appreciate I found you on UA-cam. I am 79.5 years old. When I was in my twenty’s I painted from photos for people. I sold all my work and have nothing to show for that work now. So by the time I was around 37 or sooner I could no long do any artwork, not even pencil sketches. In my 50's I went to 2 colleges and 2 community colleges while I worked in 2 distinguishably different careers with the last one photography and graphic design. I took life drawing and painting classes at the university. The last community college I was in I took as many life drawing classes and painting classes I could along with the photography and graphic design. In all of the art classes I took at a university and the community classes (these were all in SLC UT) no instructor could show how to paint well enough to know how to do it. Just watching some of your youtube videos for about 1.5 hours today I learned how to paint better than I have ever viewed on UA-cam or all those years of college classes. Thank you for these amazing how-to-paint instructions. I use to paint in oils. I want a faster medium so I will soon be painting in acrylic, mostly slow drying acrylics. I have been putting it off because I am scared to try it as it was always difficult for me to paint in the past without it getting stiff and ridged. I have studied other painters from UA-cam tutorials but yours is absolutely the most informative and understandable I have ever experienced. I can now tackle a painting with acrylics thanks to your tutorials. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Thank you so much Vicki. I'm glad you've found my channel helpful. Good luck with your painting!
How did you lose the ability to paint between your twenties and late thirties?
Don't do nudes then it won't get stiff and rigid.😅
I just love how a portrait looks at the mid of the modeling stage. So mysterious and vague. Almost a look into the many faces we hide inside ourselves.
Good Job. Painting Sargent style is not easy. He Mastered his skills when he went to Spain and studied the Great Velazquez. A true genius. Thank you for the video.
Her likeness came through immediately! Absolutely stunning is this portrait. Thank you so much for not only showing but talking through the process. ❤
Thank you very much Monica! Glad it was helpful.
Something so difficult made to look (and sound) extremely easy. Your tutorials and techniques are an inspiration. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge!!
Thank you very much Stevie!
Wow, you are so good at this and make it look effortless. Blows me away every time I watch your videos
Thank you Suzanne!
Not only are you a genius painter, your commentary is actually the most useful, insightful and helpful I've heard to date. Please keep up the excellent work you are doing with this channel.
Thank you very much Andres!
I do not how Sargent painted. You are Alex & what you painted looks fantastic & masterly. I doubt whether any one can paint so fast & so we'll. Real Alla Prima technique & thanks a lot. I do portrait paintings in oils regularly & I can say you scored 10/10. Above all - you are modest & humble - a great quality of a great person. Keep it up & God bless you.
Thank you very much!
You are an absolute master at your craft. It is a real pleasure to be able not only to see your process, but hear your thoughts and reasoning behind every choice made. Not if, but when I have the means, I will be signing up for your online course.
This painting of Tatiana is exquisite. Beyond gorgeous. Thank you so much for this. I've already watched several times ♡
Thank you very much! Really glad you enjoyed it.
Nice explanations sir😊
Thank you so much for this, I've gained more knowledge in 24.19 minutes than two years in "art college". I agree Sargent was a master who I can only look at his work and be mesmerised but your demonstration is faultless and amazing!
Thank you Jim. Glad it was helpful. Where are you, or did you go to Art School?
Scraped off more than once? Up to 12x? Oh my goodness
With your channel i discovered the block in techniques (i work with acrylics), they blew my mind and made me improve a lot as a begginer. Thanks for this beautiful and educational demo Alex, you are a great teacher and a really humble person! A big hug to you! Always waiting for your videos! 💪🏼
PD: Tatiana rocks too! Love her face features!
Beautiful portrait and much helpful instruction. Thank you!!
One of the things that I find really impressive is how portrait artists like Alex can achieve such a good likeness without it becoming caricature.
I visited a small locomotive museum. When I walked in the door, my expectations were blown out of the water. There on the lobby wall was en enormous portrait that I knew immediately was a Sargent. It was a full-body portrait about six feet tall.
It certainly was a Sargent. An original. Of a railway man. It made my entire day. Stunningly unexpected.
Really Cool! Were was this? In the UK or US?
@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting In the northeastern US. Wonderful.
No words... Such beautiful.. I can watch this for hours.. I love the skin tone. Thanks for making this demo video.
Thank you for watching. Glad you like it.
I thoroughly enjoyed your rendition of this portrait and your narrative. Bravo! Thanks a million!
Thank you!
Incredible!!! One of the best portrait painting videos I’ve ever seen…. You rock!! You’re also reminding me of the great Richard Schmid. Thanks sooo much for this maestro 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you very much Joann. That's a massive compliment!
As an artist who has recently discovered Sergeant’s work, I am slowly becoming obsessed with trying to replicate his style. You did a fantastic job on the whole process of painting alla prima 👍🏼
Thank you Alex! Glad you liked it.
Can't believe how many times I've watched this vedio, and always learning something new
Absolutely Beautiful! What a Beautiful Portrait of the Lovely Lady. I do always love to learn about the Masters’s Techniques. Thanks for a great Video!!!!!
Thank you Abigail!
Thank you for your insight into Sargent's technique and willingness to explain it so clearly to us, while also producing a fine representation of your model in Sargent's style. You are exceptionally talented and inspirational.
Thank you very much! Glad it was helpful.
Yes, the mouth and under/around the eyes we see life's informing(clearly not included, not flattering). Not up to alla-prima yet, still trying to manage the layering process. Thank you great stuff.
You really know your stuff. Everytime...and I mean everytime, I thought a shape or value still needed attention, you gave it that attention. It was a joy to watch. Meanwhile, I learned a lot. Thanks!
Thank you very much Roberta! I'm glad this was helpful.
Thanks so much for the fantastic videos! Your painting skills are so enjoyable to watch and your way of explaining things is really clear and easy to understand.
Thank you very much Mischa!
This is incredible!! Your work is stunning and your teaching is very helpful. Thank you
Thank you very much!
Fantastic as always!
Incredible, stunning likeness. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Christophe!
@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting you're welcome.
Finding this channel has been such a blessing! I had learned oil a few years ago but wasn’t able to paint for a long time. Coming back to art has been tricky. These videos have really helped me gain back more confident!
Thank You very much! Glad they have been helpful.
This is indeed one of your best videos, once again i remember why i admire Sargent so much. I dropped oil painting a while ago and went for digital, but this really motivates me to get back to it! Thank you!
That's really great! Go pick up your brushes!
What a fantastic demonstration! Breathtaking work! Thank you!
Thank you very much!
One of the few demo videos of any artist that I've watched to the end...Thank you ~
Well done! Glad you enjoyed it.
Sargent is my gold-standard. SMH 5:42 too good. Liked and Subscribed.
Thank you very much!
Thoroughly enjoyed this demo. Loads of great tips and wonderful demonstration. Now to try them out myself!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it and good luck with it.
Amazing demo and result! I'm so impressed by how beautifully the paint covers the canvas from 6:00 onwards when you are working without turps/medium. As someone trying to go solvent free, my paint just drags across the canvas in a patchy manner. Thanks to this demo, I'm realizing that I'm probably just not using enough paint for this technique.
Thank you! Yes definitely, if you want your paint to move more, first ask yourself if you're using enough paint before you use any medium. Also what surface are you painting on? If you use a slicker less absorbent surface like oil primed linen (which is what I used for this demo) the paint will move more without needing solvent or medium. Here are some videos I made on different painting surfaces which might be of interest?
ua-cam.com/video/RVU7GKa33a4/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/2bgKUTmnvG4/v-deo.html
@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting Wow! Thank you so much, these videos were extremely helpful! I'll try out oil-primed surfaces once I use up my current stock of acrylic prime. Appreciate the help :)
Always hanging out for you to post another super articulate and concise instructional video. Really good teacher
Thank you Paul!
I appreciate the way you explain each movement and application as you go. This is very helpful.
Thank you Abigail! I'm glad it was helpful.
Fantastic demo. Learned so much from this. Thank you for such detailed, inspiring explanations of your interpretation of Sargent's method. And also showing how you achieved this portrait within the time/expedience constraints you had.
Thank you very much! Glad it was helpful.
Wonderful demo! Thank you so much!
Thanks Ann! Glad you liked it.
Beautiful!
Thank you Mo!
Thank you so much!You are a great artist!
Thank you Eleftheria!
A wonderfully instructional video. Thank you for sharing with us!
You're brilliant! Modern day Sargent for sure!
Too kind!
Brilliant demo! And a great explanation on each step of the process… I’ve subscribed to your channel, and I look forward to learning a lot from you. 👍
Thank you Nitin!
thank you for making it so simple and straight forward nothing complicated thank you .
Thanks Leslie! Glad you liked it.
Great work and teaching♥️🙏🏻
Thank you Elaheh!
Gorgeous!Bravo!Thank you very much for this
Thank you Emanuele! Glad you liked it.
Fantastic demo, thank you Alex!
Thank you Fiona. Glad you liked it.
Top Class as always - but I agree this is a brilliant demo that works really well with the commentary. Well done and thank you Alex!
Thanks Claud!
Very clear, inspiring explanation and demo. I do enjoy your videos very much. Thanks.
Thank you very much Stefan! Glad you like them.
Thank you so much for this Amazing toturial 👍💐❤️
Thank you Waleed!
Ditto to all the praise. So inspiring and daunting at the same time. You Sir, are a master of your craft. Thank you!
Thank you Patricia!
Thank you. You are a fantastic painter and teacher.
Thank you!
Outstanding!
Thank you David!
Such an extraordinary set of skills you have shown in this demo! It is indeed brilliant and well explained with Sargents quotes. my fave method has been Alla prima since I began oil painting a few years ago. Sargent has been a big influence (didn't know him until I got into oils but I can't look back!) It is a wonder to stare at his expressive brushwork while also maintaining realism, such beauty and emotion.. It feels so unobtainable as a skill but you have done a truly incredible job here with Tatiana, don't sell yourself short - you always provide some of the greatest instructions. Thanks for another awesome vid 😌
Thank you very much! Glad you liked it.
wonderful work, thank you🙏🙏
Thank you Mireille!
Thanks for this amazing demo 👏
Thank you for watching Mónica, glad you enjoyed it.
Excellent! Thank you for sharing your observations on Sergeants technique and for your great demonstration and result.
Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
excellent work and video, I am learning a lot just by watching this!
Thank you Azarya! Glad it was helpful.
Enjoyed watching this and learned a lot - thank you!
Thank you, glad you liked it!
Fantastic I love how you just have the courage to get it done without too much fuss. Thanx so much.
Thank you for watching Marlene! Keep up the good work.
This is absolutely stunning work. Thanks for sharing
Thank you!
Brilliant..thank you.
Thank you Pat!
Thank you for always being só helpfull!
Thank you Isabela!
Great demonstration. I very realistic effect was achieved with minimal blending. It was a great description of the process and I really appreciate the time you must have spent researching his technique and condensing it into this concise demonstration, many thanks!
Thank you very much Rob. Glad you like it.
Great video -- great instruction.
Thank you very much!
I’m a digital artist but I’m really impressed with your breakdown of Sargent’s process. I’ll definitely try to recreate this digitally.
You are fantastic. Thank you for giving us your interpretation of a master, with your masterful approach.
My pleasure!
Great advice and insight...a beautiful painting in the end!
Thank you very much!
Fascinating demonstration of discipline, skill, talent and years of practice. Thanks.
Thank you Guy!
Thank you for sharing. Beautifully done!
Thank you Alder!
Well done mate, inspiring and thought-provoking. A sculpture-like approach. I like it. It is clean and has a certain honesty and concise clarity to it.
Thank you Nelson!
that's one hell of a painting. And the story beautifully told. Thanks so much.
Thank you!
Thanks for the great presentation !
you are so clear and great painter, please continue with your videos
Thank you very much Maria, I intend to.
Thank you for your very interesting tutorial.
Glad you like it Garin!
Mesmerising demonstration, and an excellent final result. Wonderful video!
Thank you Anthony!
Thank you so much for these demo. I have to confess I know now much,much more ,than in years.
You are a high gifted didact of painting.
Greeting from Cologne Germany.
Thank you very much Volker! Glad it was helpful.
Thats a lovely demo and so well explained, thank you for the lesson.
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful.
I think Sargent would be full of praise for your portrait,it’s outstanding!❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Too Kind!
Fascinating ❤
Thanks!
Wow, you are indeed a brilliant artist and I was enthralled watching how you worked. Thanks so much for the insight.
My pleasure Anita! Glad this was helpful.
MARAVILHOSO, PERFEITO.
Amazing! Very clever and skilled. Thank you.
Thank you very much!
Brilliant!!
Thank you Janna!
Absolutely incredible....
Thank you!
wonderful, generous, useful!
Thank you Maria!
Great job Alex, enjoyed the video and the painting
Thank you Jeff! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thankyou again alex. I love so much you bellissimi videos
Thank you very much Giancarla! Glad you like them.
I really enjoyed learning from this video. Very informative. Thinks for sharing your skills! I've always admired your videos.
It's my pleasure Jesse! I'm glad you like them.
Awesome!
Thank you Kate!
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. This was so useful like nothing I've ever found in internet.
Thank you very much! Glad it was helpful.
Great tutorial
Thank you kate!
Great lesson.
Thank you!
A big thanks for you,, I enjoyed your way of teaching painting. 💐🌹
Lovely!
Loved watching this. Thank you. Interesting that you said Sargent painted like a sculptor modeled. Makes so much sense.
Thank you Diane. Glad you liked it.
Wonderful job! Thank you so much. I learned a lot.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful.
Perfect 🎨👏👏👏🖼
Thank you Elieser!
I really enjoyed this, thank you.
Thank you Helen!
Respect you. You are a very pure artist who love to teach others
Thank you Damo!