I think that being an artist can make other artists 'mistakes' or 'weak spots' more recognizable. I hadn't known that before but when I started translating files for my father's business from English to Greek and vice versa, I became unable to read an English book in a Greek translation without constantly pausing to correct the translator or finding not perfectly translated lines and reversing them to English. It's the same with art.
This was a great episode, thank you so much! Backgrounds are something I never really give much thought... I want to change that, these tips will sure help me. Also, i really like the dynamics you guys have here at Art Prof! I've been watching a lot of art livestreams and videoconferences, and yours are one of the best not only in terms of content but in presentation, pacing and how you all interact so well. A very pleasant watch. ❤️
Thank you so much for watching, we're happy to help! If you're interested, we have a video on imaginary environments you might enjoy: ua-cam.com/video/u_sTsHODa0k/v-deo.html feel free to check it out :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I struggle so much with visualizing backgrounds for portraits. This is hands-down THE BEST video and discussion I’ve ever seen on the subject. Just subbed to your great channel!
Hi , just a quick correction, the Thyssen Museum it´s in Málaga city, and yes, here is where Picasso born. Madrid by the moment it´s 600km far away. ;) ahaha, I love your channel, thank you so much for all the content it´s so good , I work everyday with your videos as background. lol
I like this vid, it can enhance the skills especially the biggener artist who really needs more improvements on how to do the right techniques on how to play the colors and the subject...I love this..thank you very informative ❤️
Looking at it from a technical point of view, it is good to know what you're painting as a background from the beginning so that you can start painting the parts furthest in the back first moving closer to the front. You work on the entire piece at the same time and this among other things adds cohesion to your drawing. It also adds depth, because there is a space in which the person is in. So many times I've seen artists finishing the entire portrait and then start working on the background and struggling to hide the white of the canvas behind the individual strands of hair the had been painstakingly painting just moments ago and I think...why not paint the figure over the background, paint the foreground in front of the background. It must not be as obvious as I think it to be, because I even see artists who have been painting portraits for years doing this
Exactly-- procrastinating the background makes the painting process sooo much harder in the long run. It's way easier to plan ahead! If you liked this video, you might also enjoy this one about imaginary environments: ua-cam.com/video/u_sTsHODa0k/v-deo.html - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Ugh I usually put the thumbnail artist in the video description, but I didn't this time, sorry! I totally cannot remember, I thought it was Njideka Akunyili Crosby, but now I am not sure, my apologies☹ -Prof Lieu
Hey guys great video ! I have aquestion, are there ways to create a background after you have completed your portrait? Or at least "cheat" somehow a little. Keep up the good work
The best way to make a portrait work with a background is to develop both at the same time :) You probably can add a background at the end if you know your color theory, though! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Watch our stream on How To Compose a Portrait: ua-cam.com/video/1-gA3QUA_F4/v-deo.html
Hello! Can you please add clickable links to the tutorials you mention in this video? I couldn't find them on your channel playlists! Thank you! :) xx
I think that being an artist can make other artists 'mistakes' or 'weak spots' more recognizable. I hadn't known that before but when I started translating files for my father's business from English to Greek and vice versa, I became unable to read an English book in a Greek translation without constantly pausing to correct the translator or finding not perfectly translated lines and reversing them to English. It's the same with art.
That's a really good way of thinking about it, thank you so much for watching! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
This was a great episode, thank you so much! Backgrounds are something I never really give much thought... I want to change that, these tips will sure help me.
Also, i really like the dynamics you guys have here at Art Prof! I've been watching a lot of art livestreams and videoconferences, and yours are one of the best not only in terms of content but in presentation, pacing and how you all interact so well. A very pleasant watch. ❤️
Thank you so much for watching, we're happy to help! If you're interested, we have a video on imaginary environments you might enjoy: ua-cam.com/video/u_sTsHODa0k/v-deo.html feel free to check it out :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I struggle so much with visualizing backgrounds for portraits. This is hands-down THE BEST video and discussion I’ve ever seen on the subject. Just subbed to your great channel!
Backgrounds are so tricky and it's great to hear this helped you! -Prof Lieu
I was just doing some portraits lately. I really enjoy your videos because it guides me during my journey
This channel is life-changing
Hopefully for the better! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I think I just discovered my new favorite artist. Njideka Akinyil Crosby portraits that you all showed are so inspiring. Thank you!!
That's great! Thank you so much for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Excellent art examples and great conversation. I learned so much.
Glad you enjoyed it!-Prof Lieu
i GET INSPIRE BY THOSE GREAT PORTRAITS.
Haha, thanks for watching! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
This one was great. I really enjoyed it. Thank you so much.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Hi , just a quick correction, the Thyssen Museum it´s in Málaga city, and yes, here is where Picasso born. Madrid by the moment it´s 600km far away. ;) ahaha, I love your channel, thank you so much for all the content it´s so good , I work everyday with your videos as background. lol
Oooooh RIGHT! I got the Reina Sofia museum in Madrid mixed up with the Thyssen!! Thanks for the correction. -Prof Lieu
low your honest cool talks in your channel - Love and thanks from india
We're so glad you're watching! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
I like this vid, it can enhance the skills especially the biggener artist who really needs more improvements on how to do the right techniques on how to play the colors and the subject...I love this..thank you very informative ❤️
We're so glad it was helpful for you! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
I've just discovered your videos. Yaaaay for you all! :) :) xoxo
Welcome to the Art Prof family! ❤️ Thanks for joining us and watching! :] -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
@@artprof - hooray! Thanks.
Looking at it from a technical point of view, it is good to know what you're painting as a background from the beginning so that you can start painting the parts furthest in the back first moving closer to the front. You work on the entire piece at the same time and this among other things adds cohesion to your drawing. It also adds depth, because there is a space in which the person is in. So many times I've seen artists finishing the entire portrait and then start working on the background and struggling to hide the white of the canvas behind the individual strands of hair the had been painstakingly painting just moments ago and I think...why not paint the figure over the background, paint the foreground in front of the background. It must not be as obvious as I think it to be, because I even see artists who have been painting portraits for years doing this
Exactly-- procrastinating the background makes the painting process sooo much harder in the long run. It's way easier to plan ahead! If you liked this video, you might also enjoy this one about imaginary environments: ua-cam.com/video/u_sTsHODa0k/v-deo.html - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
Boy do I need this video advice.
Background time! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Who is the thumbnail painting by? x
Ugh I usually put the thumbnail artist in the video description, but I didn't this time, sorry! I totally cannot remember, I thought it was Njideka Akunyili Crosby, but now I am not sure, my apologies☹ -Prof Lieu
Hey guys great video ! I have aquestion, are there ways to create a background after you have completed your portrait? Or at least "cheat" somehow a little. Keep up the good work
The best way to make a portrait work with a background is to develop both at the same time :) You probably can add a background at the end if you know your color theory, though! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
What do you guys think of minimalistic work where there is no background? Is no background a background?😂🙃
I think if it's intentional, that could be really powerful! As long as it's not an oversight :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
All backgrounds matter 😁👍