My Favorite Way to Paint GRASS & FOLIAGE

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
  • My go to technique I have for painting realistic grass, leaves, and foliage in both acrylics and oils.
    In this video I show you how to paint the sagebrush and how to paint the grass in this landscape painting. I show you how to layer the colors to build up to the end result we are always looking for in our realistic art.
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    Chuck Black is an artist currently residing near Bozeman, MT. I work primarily in acrylics and oils on canvas. I paint landscapes, wildlife, and anything to do with outdoor living or Mother Nature. My work simply reflects my love for the outdoors.

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  • @kerrylyons278
    @kerrylyons278 Рік тому +2

    Wow ! I'm 75 and never expect to get anywhere close to you. It's like I'm watching an old Master in real time. God really gifted you young man. More than anything let him know you appreciate your gift. Kerry Lyons

  • @MsRedwiz
    @MsRedwiz 4 роки тому +13

    When you started adding the oils and explained it so beautifully I got a tear in my eye. I've only recently discovered my passion for painting and it has opened a whole new emotional world to me. Your work is so inspirational.

  • @whitefordfalcon
    @whitefordfalcon 4 місяці тому

    This was VERY informative... I was hoping for a short-cut, but this level of detail demands it. Oil over acrylic is genius too! I will be patient and stay vigilant... thank you SO much!

  • @allkees
    @allkees 6 років тому +14

    "There really is no short cut...." So true! I wish I'd had this video two weeks ago. I just finished a painting last week with tons of desert grass in the foreground, and after fumbling around trying different short cuts (I'm new to painting), that was my conclusion, too...one blade at a time to get the look I wanted. I like the tip of finishing with oils--interesting idea.

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому +3

      It's the only way to do it! Thanks and it's definitely worth a try in my opinion. You should give oils a go one time and see how you like it

  • @tomacosta2033
    @tomacosta2033 4 роки тому +1

    Chuck, I look through tons of artist on youtube that are seasoned professionals. And none of them have anything on your young self. You are a gifted artist with your own techniques and colors. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

  • @markbonham3477
    @markbonham3477 5 років тому +2

    For a disorganized person like me it was extremely helpful to watch and listen to the process of ground to foliage cover. I fill like I just started painting again! Thanks Chuck

  • @mikehendrix6558
    @mikehendrix6558 2 роки тому

    I can't believe you brought that Deer to Life. It looks as if you took a Picture. He looks so so real. Stunning work. Thank You for Sharing.

  • @shaneallman4538
    @shaneallman4538 6 років тому +6

    OMG!!! That is exactly what i needed. I recently painted a pheasant and an Elk and I really struggle with grass and weeds and ground. This helped me so much, I cant wait to start my next painting!!! Thank you Chuck your the man!!!

  • @caronboler4048
    @caronboler4048 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your time and patience in allowing us to view you as a master of your canvas.

  • @lauren2882
    @lauren2882 5 років тому +2

    Your commentary is so helpful! I learn so much every time I watch your videos - especially the golden nuggets like your explanation for why you switch to oils. I can see how the thinness of the lines you get from it is super helpful. Your paintings are really beautiful! That hillside is lovely ...

  • @jjtsmom
    @jjtsmom 6 років тому +2

    Magnificent, CB! And I LOVE this condensed version of the tutorial. I really appreciate the time, skill and effort you put into these videos. Please, keep them coming.

  • @CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS
    @CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS 6 років тому +15

    Wow! The entire painting is so realistic you can hear the hooves of the deer crunch on the ground, smell the grasses and sagebrush and breath the crisp air. Your more recent paintings look like you've found a whole new cache of inspiration, and it has exploded onto the canvasses. This one is absolutely gorgeous! How long, in real time, did it take to paint the foliage and grasses? I'd love to watch this one, in real time.

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому +5

      Love to hear that! I've been feeling better about my recent paintings as well so it's nice to have the reassurance. I think it was somewhere between five and six hours to do the grass area. It's just much harder for me to share these larger paintings in real time. Thanks Mark!

    • @buddyjames7625
      @buddyjames7625 6 років тому +1

      Beautiful!

    • @shahanhama6176
      @shahanhama6176 5 років тому +1

      Wow, this was so helpful, I wish one day I could be as good as you. Thank u for taking the time to make these videos. Honestly very helpful

    • @tinyspyro8163
      @tinyspyro8163 4 роки тому +1

      Was looking for this question, because I wanted to know the same thing :D thank you

  • @sthorne526
    @sthorne526 6 років тому +7

    Your tutorials are stellar. Concise and informative. You've helped me immensely with my painting. Thank you, and keep the tutorials coming, please!

    • @sthorne526
      @sthorne526 6 років тому

      P.S.- how do you render your backgrounds so that they appear somewhat blurred? Do you have a tutorial for this technique?

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому +1

      Thanks I appreciate it. That's a fantastic question as I was thinking about how I was so impressed with being able to do that as well. It's really quite easy and I will try to incorporate that in a future video. I just used some round shaped brushes and Blended it all using small circular motions. The round blender brush did wonders for this

  • @joytarbox3938
    @joytarbox3938 6 років тому +1

    Love this peaceful scenery...so beautiful.

  • @pattyleib
    @pattyleib 4 роки тому

    Wow, you have the patience of a saint! Very inspirational. Thank you. The country you live in and paint is gorgeous. I live in Wyoming and have whole life (63). I absolutely love the countryside here. I googled "how to paint sagebrush" and this video was first. You are so right to put the kind of detail in the painting that you did. It makes a huge difference. I need to look at it as a challenge...and a challenge it will be...because I don't come by patience naturally. Thanks again.

  • @ljudmillataylor8368
    @ljudmillataylor8368 4 роки тому

    VERY GOOD!!!!! SIMPLE AND UNDERSTANDABLE .....

  • @marshaforsberg6889
    @marshaforsberg6889 6 років тому

    So professional, it looks like a photo! You make it so easy! I have been accused many times for not being “messy, streaky, brush marks enough, be sloppy, not careful or meticulous! You’ve helped me so much! Thank you!

  • @cindymorgan66
    @cindymorgan66 5 років тому

    Like isn’t enough. I LOVE this video. You’ve brought back pointillist, with a new, 20th century name. This is the kind of detail that really interests me. Thank you for sharing! You’re just getting better and better and are really an inspiration to your viewers!

  • @ankeshmbbs
    @ankeshmbbs 3 роки тому

    beautiful rendering of foliage

  • @tobyarmstrong5450
    @tobyarmstrong5450 6 років тому +2

    I really like this new video format! Really cool seeing the painting up close during the process.

  • @derekmakesart221
    @derekmakesart221 6 років тому +4

    Wow, looks great at the end. Really useful idea to finish with oil painting, thanks for sharing.

  • @davidpearceartprofile150
    @davidpearceartprofile150 6 років тому

    I think your the best acrylic teacher. These days people tend to naturally go towards oil. Given that it probably is more vibrant etc but I prefer acrylics because it dries quick meaning I don't have to spend months on it because it dries out too slow .

  • @cindybroadhead7797
    @cindybroadhead7797 Рік тому

    Such a beautiful piece. Amazing what the small foreground details can do to a painting. Thank you for sharing

  • @LadyOaksNZ
    @LadyOaksNZ 4 роки тому +1

    Wow your paintings look like photos!!!

  • @youmarc11
    @youmarc11 4 роки тому +1

    That's beautiful Chuck.

  • @sumitabanerjee9742
    @sumitabanerjee9742 3 роки тому

    Wow!! Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your skill..

  • @elainesorensen9271
    @elainesorensen9271 6 років тому +1

    You are just incredible to watch, it makes me smile. Beautiful work and really kind of you to show us how at no cost ❤️

  • @brunianilacramioara549
    @brunianilacramioara549 6 років тому +1

    Words cant describe the beauty of your paintings, you are a true artist 😍

  • @jaxfishn0
    @jaxfishn0 6 років тому +1

    Great work, Chuck. Its a lot of work to paint each blade of grass, but the net effect is well worth the effort. Outstanding!

  • @joshaw3753
    @joshaw3753 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much for sharing your tips for painting grass. I love seeing you build up the density, ending up with a scrubby hillock that is very believable!

  • @joellejoellet4595
    @joellejoellet4595 6 років тому +4

    This really helped me, thank you so much! I'm in my second year of art school and I wish my teachers showed us how to paint like this...

  • @guyraymond6461
    @guyraymond6461 6 років тому +2

    hi Chuck just to say i admired your amazing talent and patience you have for all the details on your painting and i thank you very much for sharing ( grass and foliage ) i am your french fan from Québec, Canada ;

  • @JeffChorney
    @JeffChorney 4 роки тому

    Outstanding and award winning!

  • @colleenneville
    @colleenneville 2 роки тому

    You are truly masterful at this craft. Thank you for sharing your expertise 🙏

  • @kathleenlairscey5934
    @kathleenlairscey5934 5 років тому +1

    Grass is very tedious , I'm glad someone shared the reality of each stroke, some blocking in values first helps set the ground work, this is very good details

  • @josevillalobos5441
    @josevillalobos5441 3 роки тому

    Good job!! Chuck, i like how you explain everthing congrats!! God blees you..

  • @codyjarvis3426
    @codyjarvis3426 Рік тому

    An old woman showed me years ago her little trick for steading your hand so your not holding it in the air for hours at a time a little stability... so she had a small thin broom handle about 3, 4 foot long. Rest it between your legs or on a leg waist area , the top leand on the top of the esal . Resting the side of your hand holding the brush other hand holding the top of the stick and moving it side to side as you paint.. wanted to share this. Ot really helps... love the grass.. takes time, but the detail more stunning and real is worth the time..nice

  • @jackroemhildt2482
    @jackroemhildt2482 2 роки тому

    great art watching this helped me with my elk painting besty

  • @user-qi5il6yl4o
    @user-qi5il6yl4o Рік тому

    Wonderful tutorial!!! Amazing grasses & foliage!!

  • @cherylsturdevant6811
    @cherylsturdevant6811 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I learned so much in such a short time.

  • @michelleoconnell6443
    @michelleoconnell6443 6 років тому

    Your dedication to detail makes your paintings phenomenal. Thank you for sharing your skills and techniques. I love watching your tutorials. I have learned so much from you. I am feeling a little more confident with scenery paintings. Again, Thank you.

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому

      Love to hear that, Michelle. Thank you for following and for your kind words. You are most welcome

  • @SteveL2012
    @SteveL2012 6 років тому +1

    Is there a tutorial on the entire painting? The deer is stunning. I really like how the background (mountains and sky) reflect natural color-not the punched up, cartoonish color seen on so many other UA-cam channels. This is masterful.

  • @donnamarshall7535
    @donnamarshall7535 2 роки тому

    Im a novice acrylic painter and couldnt understand why I couldnt get the brightness, now I know! Oil scare me, I think I'll research how to start. Thanks for posting, you are awesome.

  • @user-ln5el9ec2c
    @user-ln5el9ec2c 6 років тому

    A very beautiful painting. All your paintings are beautiful.Thanks.

  • @parvaiznaseem8831
    @parvaiznaseem8831 5 років тому

    Very realistic effect. Will try in my next Landscape!

  • @Inkdraft
    @Inkdraft 4 роки тому +2

    This was really helpful. Thank you.

  • @geri1864
    @geri1864 6 років тому +2

    Thanks for sharing your amazing talent Chuck! Love your style !

  • @nathaliechoury3538
    @nathaliechoury3538 4 роки тому

    C'est très jolie l'herbe, le sol !

  • @coopart1
    @coopart1 5 років тому

    Im working a big horn sheep on the side of a cliff. Your methods have helped me make some decisions on going further into detail on fur and foliage. thanks for sharing ! Wonderful work you do, lovely

  • @michel8694
    @michel8694 6 років тому

    Chuck, it's always wonderfull painting. Lot of details of how to paint wild grass.
    Thank you
    The French small artist.

  • @chiranjibmajumdar3721
    @chiranjibmajumdar3721 5 років тому

    Mind blowing!!!
    Thank you so much for this tutorial! This is so real!
    Stay blessed!!! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @DutchCreekRanch1
    @DutchCreekRanch1 2 роки тому

    So cool!

  • @lisajensen1843
    @lisajensen1843 5 років тому +2

    This was so helpful! I live in Boise Id and ride my horse in the desert. I’ve taken a tons of pics because I want to paint sage brush... thanks for the clear instructions!

  • @baljeetdham
    @baljeetdham 3 роки тому

    This is the tutorial I want to it. It’s really helps. Thank you for great tutorial.

  • @Niloferzee
    @Niloferzee 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful brilliant painting!!! Ur kind to explain details so generously,great help,thank u soo much

  • @lw8281
    @lw8281 Рік тому

    beautifully !!

  • @lindawooding8650
    @lindawooding8650 6 років тому +1

    Awesome talent Chuck! Love watching you paint!

  • @davidbarclay6367
    @davidbarclay6367 5 років тому +1

    Beautifully done!

  • @GiantArtProductions
    @GiantArtProductions 6 років тому

    the way i always make foreground details pop in the landscape is to seal off a part of the canvas with gloss medium varnish, it creates a barrier layer you can paint over.....of course this is for if you can to paint in acrylics all the way through.

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому

      My method is actually similar to this. So I do most of the work in acrylics and then spray it with a gloss spray. Then I paint oil over the top to make it pop and if I need to fix something I just use paint thinner and wipe it off and start over. Great minds think alike!

  • @cindycreateforlife
    @cindycreateforlife 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful, I just want to pet that deer, looks so realistic! Amazing piece!💕🇨🇦

  • @TheAriesgirl57
    @TheAriesgirl57 6 років тому

    I just found your channel. I LOVE your paintings, how you paint, and your detailed instructions. I'm learning a lot. Thank you.

  • @Erinski
    @Erinski 5 років тому

    Somewhere along the line, painting leaves and blades of grass stopped being something of a chore for me and became a sort of zen activity that helped me control my anxiety.

  • @TheLballou
    @TheLballou 4 роки тому

    Thank you...very informative, didn’t know that you could oil on top of acrylic. And the music that you use is lovely.

  • @donnastobert4984
    @donnastobert4984 Рік тому

    You are an incredible Artist!! Thank you for sharing so much great information, it is so helpful!

  • @rabbitmountainjohn9612
    @rabbitmountainjohn9612 4 роки тому

    I’m just starting to paint wildlife and this video is amazing. It will really help me improve my paintings. Thanks so much for making this.

  • @helenchua9038
    @helenchua9038 5 років тому +1

    Great painting! A test of patience really... I wish I could do that..

  • @zangana3052
    @zangana3052 4 роки тому

    Thank you for covering why you used oil for the finishing, problem was everybody almost as far as I have seen uses that techniques but never know why! I thrived a lot with keeping the colors within the brush for a line, but they always seem to fade away a lot sooner that I intent to paint. I will use the same technique, first time deciding to buy oil color! Again, thank you for your time and effort. Good luck with your next works.

  • @shradhamestri4936
    @shradhamestri4936 4 роки тому

    This is so so useful....thanks a lottttt........

  • @pollyannastuard8007
    @pollyannastuard8007 6 років тому

    Thanks for showing me how easy grass can be

  • @jamesbutler5995
    @jamesbutler5995 4 роки тому

    Just absolutely beautiful work thanks for sharing!!!!

  • @Newtooils
    @Newtooils 5 років тому

    Thanks for this great demo! So helpful to see your process in developing that beautiful foreground.

  • @faith9316
    @faith9316 4 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @maldoori238
    @maldoori238 6 років тому

    Magnificent piece of art. I loved the video and the technique.

  • @bobrutan4735
    @bobrutan4735 6 років тому

    Another excellent video....

  • @tombryan720
    @tombryan720 3 роки тому

    Another great lesson! Thank You

  • @debbiesethman638
    @debbiesethman638 6 років тому

    Your detail is amazing! Love to watch you paint!

  • @tinyspyro8163
    @tinyspyro8163 4 роки тому

    Thank you :) Im learning so much from you and using many of your techniques in my digital paintings. Even with custom brushes in Photoshop, the principle is the same - to get it just right, you need to put in the work and do individual details.

  • @cranberrycanvas
    @cranberrycanvas 4 роки тому

    dude you've come such a long way. inspiring as always, thanks for the video.

  • @wendybrindleystokes5050
    @wendybrindleystokes5050 4 роки тому

    Wow 😲

  • @DavidCavallin
    @DavidCavallin 6 років тому +2

    Your art is just mind blowing... I absolutely love everything you do. Thank you for sharing your process, it’s really helpful and inspiring to watch other artists create. Big fan over here 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому +1

      Really appreciate that, David! Thanks for the follow and you are welcome!

  • @PabloAlba23
    @PabloAlba23 6 років тому +1

    Lovely painting. The effect of the background is awesome.

  • @brendalamar9304
    @brendalamar9304 3 роки тому

    love your Technic and patience!! "Keep going", inspired me to try painting again. Thanks!!!!! I'm working on Calico Rocks in the Ozark National Park.

  • @jcee6886
    @jcee6886 3 роки тому

    There's no way around it for such great detail.

  • @brentpickens3371
    @brentpickens3371 2 роки тому

    Amazing!

  • @donproctor3445
    @donproctor3445 Рік тому

    Remarkable work

  • @shahzadqurashi7728
    @shahzadqurashi7728 6 років тому

    U are the best , great technique , foliage is actually very difficult to make, seems easy now

  • @jeannewudrick8960
    @jeannewudrick8960 3 роки тому +3

    So helpful Chuck! My question is : When you paint very fine lines with oils, do you thin your paint with Liquin or turps? and what number and type of brush do you use? I have tried even a liner brush but still get too thick a line. Thanks.

  • @lisengel2498
    @lisengel2498 6 років тому +1

    Very meditative painting style just loosing track of time being present in the small details like a kind of soft rhythms. Amazing effect to follow your painting process

  • @sucharitapatra8185
    @sucharitapatra8185 6 років тому

    thanks Chuck.. ur tutorials are always very helpful😍

  • @jinglanguo3229
    @jinglanguo3229 6 років тому

    I love your painting.It’s wonderful!!!!!!

  • @lorigilmore5521
    @lorigilmore5521 2 роки тому

    I so appreciate this video. I struggle so much with being willing to do the detail needed to make my foreground random like this. Chuck Black Repeat lesson. " There is really no shortcut". Sigh.

  • @anitakhan9182
    @anitakhan9182 3 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial! Thank you.

  • @tomstclair961
    @tomstclair961 5 років тому

    I swear I saw that deer move!! Lol lol. Awesome!! Thank you so much..

  • @sophiebuzora9616
    @sophiebuzora9616 6 років тому

    Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @FreedomOfSport
    @FreedomOfSport 6 років тому

    Nice to see your technique, will be useful once I get to painting foliage on my current painting.

  • @astridbonhof9765
    @astridbonhof9765 6 років тому

    That is so beautiful !!!

  • @sharondeyoung4636
    @sharondeyoung4636 6 років тому +1

    I like to see how you do the detail work on projects. Thank you.

  • @bettyannecharico3421
    @bettyannecharico3421 4 роки тому

    Beautiful beautiful hope I can accomplish this technique. Nice work.

  • @gemstone123
    @gemstone123 6 років тому

    I fell asleep watching this..will have to watch all over again😌

  • @armandosrd.l9610
    @armandosrd.l9610 5 років тому

    Excelent tutorial Chuck ! Thanks alot