Portrait painting: How to make transitions and soft edges. By Ben Lustenhouwer
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- Опубліковано 7 тра 2020
- In this shortened version I show how I paint transitions and soft edges in a portrait. For example, where the hair touches the forehead. The complete video will be launched next week. More than two and a half hours with all the information you want to know.
My model is a good friend. I took the photos a few years ago.
Actually, this portrait is about her eyes. I want to draw the maximum attention there.
What just can't be seen in the video: I make the Mauve color with Ultramarine Blue + Alizarine Crimson. And I added Titanium White.
The rest of my usual palette: Titanium White, Yellow ochre, Cadmium Red Deep, Terra Rosa, Transparent Oxide Red, Alizarine Crimson, Viridian green, Ultramarine Blue, Raw Umber and Ivory Black.
I did not use any medium in the beginning. Later I used a self mixed medium: 50% neutral drying medium + 50% stand oil. Only to add some soft brushstrokes.
See also my blog PAINTING PORTRAIT TIPS where you can download the free "100 Portraits" e-Book: www.paintingportraittips.com
and my Gallery:www.lustenhouwer.com
The lovely music is composed and played exclusively for me by my cousin Will Sophie. Check out his website: willsophiemusic.com
I swear I have learned more in 6 months from generous artists such as yourself, than I ever did in 2 years of art school. Thank you so very much.
So good to hear
Incredible teaching ability. Not only an intuitive teacher, you are a gifted painter. Thank you.
Thank you.
Your work is gorgeous and your generosity in sharing humbles me. I'm so grateful for artists like you who can explain your technique with simple language...making it easier for those of us coming behind you. Thank you!
You are so welcome
Ben, Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Your work is wonderful. Simple to comprehend and loaded with very useful tips for the beginner and the more experienced painters. Looking forward to the full version.
You're very welcome!
Ben, I love your videos so much I’ve started playing them in the background whilst I paint because I find the way you talk about painting so relaxing, it really helps me focus. I’d choose you over Bob Ross any day!
This is such awesome work and I love the way you tell, how you mix those colors, and how you smartly blend those colors, especially the minute detail of you saying 'Hovering the brush on the eye color' no one gives that minute details, Please share those tips and keep sharing your masterpiece.
Thank you. I will continue making videos after summer.
Lei e' un maestro incredibile grazie
Grazie
Awesome 👌
You are such an amazing teacher. I love that you teach an method, approach, and way of thinking! I learned so much more from you
Thank you!
Thank you very very much. Soft edges! Yes! You know exactly where we have problems :)
Happy to help!
BRAVISSIMO!
Thank you Ben! :D
He's a fantastic artist and you can just tell that he's a really good person as well. All the best. Thank you and take care.
Thank you.
I can’t wait to see it. Your work is gorgeous!
Thank you! Cheers!
I love how well you explain things. Thank you for this video.
Thanks for watching!
Amazing
Thanks for your recommendations, they are indispensable.
you are welcome
Thank for this great sharing.👍😊
Thank you too
I learn so much from these demonstrations, thank you
My pleasure
Nice organised and easy to understand thanks
It is my pleasure
Thanks you for the good lessons! I like you mix these colors.
Thank you
Yeah! Another video! Sir, you have changed my painting in a way I couldn’t be more thankful to you for!
Wonderful!
Genial Maestro un lujo!!
Wow, another really nice painting! Stay blessed and keep sharing 🙏🏼 I watch every video
Thank you
beautiful portrait art and amazingly educational videos throughout your whole youtube channel :) can't wait for the full version of the video !
This week...
Thank you for showing how you went about getting her hair to look so realistic. Something about seeing it done-and done with great results-that motivates me to give it a try.
You are so welcome!
Ben magic hands and magic mixing colours you made on the palet. Ben magische handen en magische kleurschakeringen die je maakt op het palet. Zo mooi allemaal. Jij bent een van mijn leraren. Hou vol. Good luck Ben.
dank jewel
Fantastic!!! You are simply amazing and a gifted teacher as well.
Thank you! 😊
Thank you so much! I have been able to move forward with your demonstrations and realize where I have gone wrong. Will wait on tenterhooks until your next video.
Wonderful!
Lovely!
Genius. Dont words to say now 🙌🏻🇧🇷
Just wonderful! Thank you!!
Thank you too!
I have to say you make painting more fun. It is a joy to watch . The first time I have ever seen that technique and or explanation of how to get those connections to hair etc.
I always have a tough time with that jaw and tone under . Thanks
Thank you very much!
Thank you Ben, you´re the best
Thank you.
You are such an inspiration,sir( even in the times of COVID-19)! Eagerly anticipating the longer version of this video..
Thank you.
I love these videos they are so relaxing to watch
Thank you, looking forward to next week.
me too.
Thank you sir for this video. Really your portrait painting is a celebration of a person. A colourful celebration.
I like that!
I've seen the long version of this post and it's a pure great artistic lesson with all your experience. I still watching again the video to improve my painting work. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge master. Greetings from Mexico.
Glad it was helpful!
Mixing oils for flesh tones, excellently demonstrated . Looking forward to full video. Thank you so much
Coming soon!
How beautifully you simplify the difficulties ........it looks so pleasant !
Thank you so much 😊
Lovin the uploads
Lovely and insightful. Thanks Ben.
My pleasure!
Excelente
Muchas gracias es maravilloso como explica y ejecuta su trabajo .
Gracias
Wat een absoluut genot om hier na te kijken, wederom rustgevend en zo leerzaam, ik kan zo veel al van deze stappen leren, heel erg bedankt !! Ik kijk er naar uit om de complete versie te zien.
Ja, de volgende week het hele proces. Nog even doorwerken aan de editing.
Thank you Ben, I hope to pay your generosity forward one day and impart my own wisdom on the learner🤔 My style is so rigid and anal I am trying desperately to loosen up a bit, and your videos help to simplify what's going on in a way I can comprehend. My current painting has take well over 300 hours and still about 2 weeks to go😅. But it is my first real exploration into doing a unique painting. Excited to complete it🎉 looking forward to the full version and drinking in all your knowledge. Thanks again, hope you're well. Have a great day 😁
Thank you Lee.
Very informative. Thanks.
my pleasure.
I learn a lot from you! Tank you so much! ❤
Glad to hear.
Awsome
You are a great artist. Im gonna steal some techniques from you🤓
Thanks for the inspiration. I really love your work 👍💜
my pleasure
Muchas gracias desde españa por sus explicaciones tan cuidadas. Deseando ver el video la semana próxima
Gracias a tí
You are awesome. I benefited a lot from you, thank you. I am from ksa🌹🌹🙏🏻
You are so welcome Mona.
Maravilloso. Un placer verle trabajar. Gracias por sus enseñanzas.
Gracias
I absolutely love your videos. I just sit with a piece of paper and write down the color mixtures and tips. Thank you!
My pleasure
Thank you! You are a great portraitist!
Thank you Toni.
Thank you very much , I benefited from this lesson and it is really very beautiful💚
I am glad to hear.
Beautiful painting! You are amazingly talented! 👏👏
Thank you Jeannette
Maestro muchas gracias por cumplir su promesa ya le entiendo y es usted genial
Muchas gracias
Muchas gracias por darse el tempo de enseñarnos estos puntos en pintura al oleo...Saludos
Gracias
I really thank you, marvelous!
you are welcome.
awesome teaching, really appreciate it !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very good, thank you! I look forward to the long version also :)
Coming soon!
Can’t wait till next week....thank you!
You are so welcome!
I can’t wait!!!!
YOU ARE AMAZING!
Thank you Laura.
Awesome lesson sir
Thanks! 😃
Tremendous
That woman’s eyes seemed familiar. In fact looks exactly like ancient roman paintings from Pompei. Very artistic portrait sir, thank you for sharing this. Can’t wait to see the whole process. Cheers
Thank you.
gracias por la explicación.
me encanta que estos videos esten traducidos, son de gran ayuda
Un placer.
cant wait for the full version next week :D
Patience
Hi Ben.... I just wanted to take a minute to extend a huge thanks to you and a hug in these diffucult times. I am not a person who can subcribe to the likes of Patreon and various others that many artists understandably flock to like homing geese,,, so it a huge thank you for sharinng your wonderful knowledge and techniques with us in this manner. I am only sorry that I am "out of the loop" because I would love to donate even a small amount if possible. Be well and stay safe,,, You are one of the best! Portraits are the one are that I find the most intimidating... have never had the confidence to even start one,,, so maybe now is the time,,,, I have painted in oils for years but have just started experimenting too with Acrylics this last week,,, so lots to eep me occupied,,,
Thank you John. I appreciate your words. Some compensation for my efforts com from UA-cam publicity that I allow to appear. It´s a bit annoying for some of the watchers I know, but I really want it to be for free for everybody. Because whatever I would charge, one dollar has not the same value in California as it has in Bangladesh. Stay safe.
Best. Ben
Ben Lustenhouwer great words... and so true... artists in a world of someone else’s checks and balances. I paint for me.... never had a show even but might have to soon... or find homes for the pieces...
Zeer inspirerend! Dank u wel.
Dankjewel Ingrid
спасибо!
Qué hallazgo descubrir tus vídeos y tu buen hacer. Aquí en Andalucía cuando un pintor hace fácil el trabajo y sale entero como de magia decimos que tiene "oficio". Y vaya si lo tienes. Te sobra. Gracias.
Muchas gracias Pablo. Vivo en Valencia. No estoy familiarizado con esta expresión.
@@lustenhouwer Sin duda la luz de Valencia inspirará tu paleta. Tener oficio es aquí sinónimo de sabiduria y buen hacer. Creo sinceramente que las dos cualidades te sobran. Gracias
Thank you. This is really helpful.
You're very welcome!
Thanks for this knowledge.
So nice of you
sir, waiting for the next one... it'll be beautiful too.
Very soon
Zo leuk om te zien ,hoe u dit schildert.Dank u wel.
Graag gedaan.
Bedankt Ben vind je uitleg TOP! 👌🏼👍🏼👁😁
Graag gedaan!
This is great content! Thank you!
Thank you.
잘~보고 배우네요 .. 탱큐 ..👍👍
Thank you.
Parabéns linda pintura.
Gracias Lucas
Excellent 👍
Many thanks
Thank you so much
Super sir
Es el mejor maestro explicación perfecto gracias desde colombia
beautiful as always Ben. I have been interested your panting style since years ago but until now I can not copy your technique 😊
Go for it!
I love the way you mix Oleum Colors. It is necessary to practice too much to get that perfection, i will try it, watching your videos. Thanks.
Thank you
Thankyou my friend
Thank you too
Thank you so much🌹
Welcome 😊
Ben I have not seen any new videos from you in years. I thank you for your teachings and inspiration. I bought video young child portrait painting from you years ago. I would buy another adult version if you make one. Let us know.
wait and see. Thank you.
Thanks a lot !
You are welcome!
bellísima música 🎶
Gracias. Mi primo toca la guitarra
Thank you
You're welcome
Good morning Ben,
You are an absolute godsend to watch and listen to, during these uncertain times. I absolutely love your painting style and techniques.
I recently purchased your " Little Boy Portrait" download. What an invaluable gem it has proven to be! I have learnt so much from you whist watching this .
I am new to painting , but I have found portraiture is my joy.
Any chance of more videos being released? I know you have a young girl one available, but would like to see more of the older generation ( with particular attention to wrinkles etc)
I understand there is a fine line between showing the age of a person without being too unflattering , whilst also showing their character.
What are you're thoughts on backgrounds? I'm a bit scared of them looking so flat and uninteresting.
With a subject in situ, in front of a window perhaps, how would you achieve the focus on the subject without drawing too much attention to the background?
Ps, your English is great and I understood every word , any chance of you presenting a painting class in England when please God this is all over?
You may never answer any of this , but thank you for your knowledge anyway.
Good morning Julia. I am glad my videos are of help. That is my aim these days of lockdown. I will continue making videos . Also of elder people and with special attention to backgrounds too. I have so much to tell, so patience... I am afraid I will not be teaching in England. The classes planned for Holland next mont are in danger because of the situation. But we keep up the good spirit. Best.
VERY NICE SIR
thanks
Thx sir please full video sir
Very soon
great, your next full sized video should be very popular
we will see.
Amazing work thank you. Do you think that Indian red or light red is a good substitute for terra rosa? I've venetian red too.
Or Venetian Red and Red Ochre. But that Terra Rosa is just a nice and somewhat cool red.
Buenas tardes un saludo de Madrid Vicente.
Gracias por su enseñanza y el subtítulo en español.
Gracias Vicente
Hi Ben and thank you so much for sharing your knowledge it helps me a lot in my portraiture study's. could you please tell me the make of the terra Rosa you use? it looks a wonderful colour for flesh tones. thank you
For me Terra Rosa was a great discovery. Until then I used Venetian Red or English Red. Mixing Terra Rosa with ochre and white makes a beautiful start for fair skin colors.
@Boris H Terra rosa is from Winsor and Newton brand.
@@redangrybird7564 thank you
Dank je Ben, het was weer heel leerzaam. Ik ben benieuwd naar de totale video van dit schilderij. Ik bewonder de losse stijl waarin jij schildert. Dat vind ik het moelijkste in mijn portretten. Misschien dat je een keer kunt kijken op www.klaasvandenhurk.nl waar ik mijn schilderwerken / probeersels plaats.