You make it seem so simple, yet I know that to have an eye for design, shape and color takes experience like yours. Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge James.
Thanks, Jim. In all my various painting classes, years ago, I never was shown underpainting techniques (not sure why). I find this to be an excellent area to add as I dive back into art.
I have been a admirer of your painting style since I came across your website few years ago but it's only just now that I have watched your video after reading that you do UA-cam in your newsletter. Your approach to using photos is a methodical and Failproof way which I shall try out. Up until now I used a instinctive and direct way to paint from my phone with some success. Thank for this. Hope you do one on DIY framing of your oils.
Thank you, James - I love your approach to studio painting. As an aside, to find linen I go to GoodWill and pick up linen clothing to take apart and utilize. Not all linen is the same, but who am I to judge? After all I am still a beginner (probably always will be, and for me the GW linen is great to work on).
Hi Jim, I really enjoyed this video (same for the others of yours that I've watched) and got some useful tips from it. Thanks for making them and showing us parts of your process!! One question I have is what kind (brand) of fixative are you using and is that over an initial graphite drawing? Thanks
In the first color stage are you applying the paint lightly like a glaze and scumble? If so, do you use medium/solvent or do dry brush it on and wipe away excess paint?
Yes, the paint is quite thin at first, and I use a medium (walnut oil or perhaps something like Liquid Fine Detail). I'll often start with transparent color before starting to include opaques and whites in the mix. And yes, wiping is always an option. I hope that helps.
@@JamesCrandallPainting Thanks for the reply. This really helped a lot. I recently tried a new technique where I build up several layers of different transparent colors so the different colors can be seen through the layers. Kind of like the Flemish masters that would build up 40 layers of transparent colors but I don't go that high. I don't use any medium until the final layers of glazing to avoid yellowing or cracking in the painting. I just wipe away paint to thin it. I save the thick opaque painting for the end. I don't have any formal training in art so this is still learning and experimentation for me. So like I said before, your video and reply really helped a lot.
Impressive. Excellent teacher.
Wow, thank you!
You make it seem so simple, yet I know that to have an eye for design, shape and color takes experience like yours. Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge James.
Thanks, Jim. In all my various painting classes, years ago, I never was shown underpainting techniques (not sure why). I find this to be an excellent area to add as I dive back into art.
I have been a admirer of your painting style since I came across your website few years ago but it's only just now that I have watched your video after reading that you do UA-cam in your newsletter.
Your approach to using photos is a methodical and Failproof way which I shall try out. Up until now I used a instinctive and direct way to paint from my phone with some success. Thank for this. Hope you do one on DIY framing of your oils.
Helpful.Thanks.
You’re welcome!
Beautiful work. Thank you so much for process video and article on OPA.
Thank you! And 😊 you’re welcome
Just wonderful Jim. What a great process video...not to mention a beautiful and sensitive painting of Tory.
Thank you Bruce!
Thanks for the reply Mr. Crandall! Linen, we'd all be using that but not at $50 an yard! I'll stick to Hobby Lobby and extra coats of gesso!
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Thank you, James - I love your approach to studio painting. As an aside, to find linen I go to GoodWill and pick up linen clothing to take apart and utilize. Not all linen is the same, but who am I to judge? After all I am still a beginner (probably always will be, and for me the GW linen is great to work on).
Thanks Ken! Yes, I doubt there’s any problem using any fabric, as long as it’s sealed / primed, and you like the texture created.
Excellent thanks a lot :)
Glad you liked it!
Hi Jim, I really enjoyed this video (same for the others of yours that I've watched) and got some useful tips from it. Thanks for making them and showing us parts of your process!! One question I have is what kind (brand) of fixative are you using and is that over an initial graphite drawing? Thanks
Thanks Richard! I use Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic, and give it 10-15 minutes to dry.
In the first color stage are you applying the paint lightly like a glaze and scumble? If so, do you use medium/solvent or do dry brush it on and wipe away excess paint?
Yes, the paint is quite thin at first, and I use a medium (walnut oil or perhaps something like Liquid Fine Detail). I'll often start with transparent color before starting to include opaques and whites in the mix. And yes, wiping is always an option.
I hope that helps.
@@JamesCrandallPainting Thanks for the reply. This really helped a lot. I recently tried a new technique where I build up several layers of different transparent colors so the different colors can be seen through the layers. Kind of like the Flemish masters that would build up 40 layers of transparent colors but I don't go that high. I don't use any medium until the final layers of glazing to avoid yellowing or cracking in the painting. I just wipe away paint to thin it. I save the thick opaque painting for the end. I don't have any formal training in art so this is still learning and experimentation for me. So like I said before, your video and reply really helped a lot.
Curious as to what the surface is. Linen?
Yes, it is. An acrylic-primed linen from Caravaggio.