A year ago, I wanted a print at a store but would not pay 50.00 for it. So, I went to the art supply section and spent 150.00 on supplies and painted it and many others myself. I am thrilled to have found you for some guidance in myself taught journey. I just turned 65 and am having the time of my life smearing paint on every surface I can find.
For me a a very significant breakthrough was learning to use desaturated colors and allowing myself to loose edges. I was always trying to paint shapes/edges/details that I knew were there but couldn’t actually see. If the thing you’re painting looks like a dark messy blob paint a dark messy blob, if you can’t see where one object ends and another begins, don’t try to clear that up for the viewer - paint what you see.
I’m new to oil paint. Your channel has been the biggest breakthrough, even though I haven’t finished anything significant. Thank you for all your work.
I loved that quote, "value does all the work, but color gets all the credit". I've been doing a lot of value sketches to help keep my mind sharp, and when you said that line, my brain went 🤯 Thanks for the tips and the book recommendations!
I think my biggest break throughs were 1. not to outline everything, to prevent the cartoon problem , 2. paint lights and darks (values), not features or shapes, 3. use desaturated colours, broken color and limited color palettes, it put me more on track of realism. Ironically, most of this didn't come from paid DVDs or courses at all, but rather from a handful of master studies (Rembrandt, Bouguereau).
Mine was to be bold and brave with the oil. I used to labour over thin layers and add to it and add to it but one day I decided to go a different direction, put the paint on fairly thick and just be really brave. I ended up with a really rich, stunning looking portrait that took my less than an hour and was a really enjoyable way to work for me. Haven't looked back since
Oh my gosh! That's so funny. I thought I was the only one who wanted to squint my eyes...or take my glasses off to see less detail when I paint. 😄 and now I understand, WHY, I'm doing it too. Thankyou🤗
Yes I set my images to high contrast and it makes it really easy to start your images with the big shapes and the lights and darks. I’d advise anyone to do that.
Something that helped me is to do the brown under-painting. I do the sketch in thin brown and I under-paint the values of everything except sky and water. Sky and water need the white canvas underneath.
Dude, your videos are SO helpful. I know everybody has already said it but i have to chime in. You are advancing me SO much faster than I me going solo. THIS IS YOUR CALLING!! Keep it up and all the best. I definitely want a critique. THANK YOU!!
I'm watching three years on. As a nearsighted person, it's usefull take off my glasses easily seeing those planes, lights and darks, and fuzzing details. Squinting is fine but unnecessary with congenital malformations of the eye. Thank you. 😊🙏
These are quality videos. There are people who can talk and there are people who can teach. They are not the same thing. These videos teach. Btw, the younger you can teach - without losing quality - the better and deeper you know your topic. I'll bet Chris could teach these concepts to a 5 year old, without losing the essence of the lesson. That is the mark of someone who knows their stuff cold.
@@paintcoach FYI I'm looking right at two paintings on my wall done by my dad back in the 1950s on pieces of corrugated cardboard with inexpensive craft store oils. Even practice on meager supplies can result in memories on "canvas" that can provide joy for long after you're gone. Love your content!
100% yes to the brush list!! I have to say, I've been painting with acrylics for 10 years and have finally decided to switch to oil and your videos have helped so much with what materials to get! Thank you!!
Your outros are great lol prolly one of the most masculine and comprehensive modern artists I've found so far. I don't feel like I'm listening to eccentric arrogance or anything along that nature. 👍 well done my man! Very helpful videos. From pencil drawings, to tig welding metal artist, to beginner oil painter...I've learned alot and understand the extensive amount of knowledge and experience that I need to acquire everyday, for a lifetime, to progress. Which is what keeps me engaged. Same with welding. The learning NEVER ends
Wow...wierd that I really needed to hear that I don't have to look everywhere for instruction. Pick an instructor and stay there for a while. Real good advice, especially when there is so many videos and instructor's
I was really intimidated when I started with oils, especially because its expensive and I'm a beginner I was scared that I'll waste paint or not make the most of it. So I switched to using a mixed medium of watercolor and acrylic White for practice. It HELPED WONDERS. Especially using this medium On wood , It really gave me an oil feel. Eventually this made oils easier for me. I also feel like choosing the right reference images with good lighting teaches you soo much. I pushed myself to paint everyday and gave myself a time limit so I don't get hung up on one painting. I think its super important that you don't fall in love with one piece so much. But constantly add more Complexity with each painting you make. I actually Started watching your videos at the time when I started. If I watch a video of you of painting a portrait, I paint a different Portrait with you. By doing this I was able to break down the image into forms and understand lighting better. I've Improved so much Just by doing this in a week. You're like an ideal guide for passionate people who pick up things in their own with regularity and practice! Thankyou!
I loke your style and it works for me so ive been hanging out with you for a while and not planning on changing any time soon. Thank you for sharing your experiences and keeping it simple.
Like the honesty in what you say. It's a journey. The road is bumpy. We often fail but try to learn from our failures. Overall, painting is a catharsis a thrilling experience!
1. Finished is better than perfect, I learn more from several mediocre paintings than one never-ending project. 2.check several references and analyse the subject with sketches, notes and little test paintings, I should work out a "road map" before I start 3.I should go actively seek out critique, even from non-artists, during the painting process. Having someone less emotionally involved look at my work, helps to identify what's not working.
What I find difficult, is to not be over exited about the color. And the sphere that it breaths. I assumed that I had then copy that exactly, but now I discover that “ a” color rarely exists in a painting, and is build up out of many shades. I don’ t paint with paint by the way, i make images of wool( felt). I also have a handicap, I have blind spots in my eyes and can only see blur. This tutorials help me ‘ see” what I actually did not see anymore. But I remember it from the days that my eyes were normal. So thank you.
I get my canvas panels from a hard ware store. They are 4 dollars,they are linnen canvas panels and they are 40x50 witch is a good size for me to practice. I draw first than i paint. Practice many diffrent things to draw😊 i love this video
I have started painting with Oils a year ago and I really battle, thank you so much for all this information I am a new painter and love it. This information will help me so much
Dude!!!! Just discovered your channel and got a lot of information from this video. Also you have talked about most of my difficulty issues I’ve been running into. I enjoy watching you so far and looking forward to watch more of your channel. Thank you!!!
I'd love to see you do a vid on real-life vs photo-reference painting. All aspects, plusses, minuses, comparisons, your experience, etc. etc. Would be fascinating.
You give excellent advice - thanks. One last comment that I think is important. Many do not consider themselves as "a painter" until they have sold something. If one is going to become a good painter (and I am still working on that) one has to consider themselves "a painter".
one great teacher ! well done , keep making them. People have paid college fees for classes that would not match all you said and showed . Born to paint and teach.
Color control definitely comes with practice and paying attention to technique. Painting big works well... I'm an art student, I just finished finals and I guess I can't get enough of thinking about how to improve my painting.
Brush dip... old oil painter once told me to use Murphy's Oil Soap much in the same way... get done painting and after washing out the brush well, dip it in Murphy's and keeps the hairs soft. It also cleans really well. If you have brushes that have seized up over the years due to dry paint up in the butt end of the brush... drop them in Murphy's for a few days... rinse and repeat until they are soft and pliable again. I have recovered so many good old brushes this way over the years...
When I was young I used to go to an Art Studio on my way home from school. I Loved The Smell of the place... I use acrylic now but that Smell comes to my Memory Nose and I Go Back to 13yrs Old at that Studio. It's a Comfortable Place in My Mind.
Thank you so much, you are helping me. I paint in acrylics and I am thinking to switch to oils, but everything that is scary about them is why I use acrylics. You have alleviated some of my fears. I have sold my acrylics, but I never win the contests...I guess because they look like a photo...boring. You are right, I need to draw and quit playing free cell.
Biggest impact on my oil painting? Taking a drawing course (pencil, charcoal, and ink on brush). And Bacon has been my key painter, for about 12 years now.
Rosemary and Co is amazing! I love their brushes. I've purchased several and they've never let me down. Also M. Graham and Co makes the best oil paints. They're super pigmented and don't cost as much as other brands; they're approximately two dollars a tube less than their American competitors even though they outperform them by miles (no, I don't work for them). They also don't stink because there's no solvent. I paint a lot, like every day almost. I've tried many brands and Graham is the best.
Really good information . Great communication skills Chris. All of which I’ve had to learn. Drawing daily is the key. One big issue is planning. What do you want to be when you grow up? Begin with the end in mind. For example I want to be as good as Sargent then back track all the things you need to do to be that good. Painting live , drawing live just with a sketch book. You know how many people you can meet just by sketching and people asking what your doing. How do you build a reputation. One principle I believe in is law of large numbers. More activity you have they more the result. Every no you get means you are closer to a yes. Unfortunately their are no short cuts . You have to experience it. I totally agree on coaching. You need a coach. One teacher I had for years would fly to New York a couple times a year to meet with her mentor, a very famous artist( painted four Presidents hang in White House)in his 80’s. He would critique her work. Gradually he started to put her name out and she started getting big commissions from his word. She walked the walk now she is really good. I could go on for hours.
I have always loved colored pencils on drafting film. Learning Oils, your advice on canvas pads has SAVED ME. It makes it so easy to practice and has taken all the stress out of painting surfaces.
Though I'm using digital paint, I've learned tons from this and your other videos. Many of your teachings are such a game changer to me. I feel more confident and have more fun painting thanks to you!
This is a very good video (or series of) and the best I've seen to date. Among many things it is the first demonstration that advocates 'thin to thick' in paint! I've been a professional artist for over 40 years; the first 25 as an illustrator, and I now produce works for several galleries. I've always worked in oil. The best part of this presentation is the imparting of a philosophy of painting. A solid approach for beginners and a method that will be built upon with experience. I'll say with 15 years painting, the best is yet to come.
Great video. All the things you mentioned resonated with me. I've done the UA-cam jumping around and end up watching all kinds of videos but not putting paint on the canvas. I've gotten rather over-whelmed I guess. I really appreciate your time and your suggestions/tips, actually I've learned the most from you. The brushes? Yes, that would be fantastic! Anyway, thanks again for a great video, now I'm off to paint 🖌
SO much good stuff in your vids. I have been drawing and painting since I was a little kid. Weirdly I started out oil painting and in college when I first painted with acrylics, I was SO frustrated by how quickly they dried. In the long run I wound up developing my own style that I really liked. But now I am wanting to move back to oil. Regarding practice...I go for very long periods of time with no painting at all. A lot of it has to do with finances or where I would even store anything Im not selling...and Im usually not selling. I am really finding your tips about painting small and simplifying very helpful...not easy...but helpful. Thanks for this channel.
This is on point lol I just realized this when I tried to paint an old man...When I painted younger people it was easy to simplify and see the easier shapes.. The older person I started jumping to the details trying to get the lines down...and the painting came out horrible...The likeness was gone... I was so focused on putting the details I forgot to step back for a while and check...Now I have to turn off my brain like I did for the younger people.
Great content! I used to paint with oils from my early teens until my mid-twenties. Unfortunately, I gave it up. Not because I fell out of love with it or I was bad, I just didn't have the time anymore. I became a video editor and motion graphic designer and that left little time for other things. Now seeing your channel, it's really itching me to get back at it. Thanks!
This is a lot of great advice and I really appreciate how frank you are. I took up oil painting several years ago and let it go because it felt so overwhelming. This has really helped me feel more confident about giving it another try!
Your advice on brush dip....PRICELESS! That saves me almost an hour each time I paint. The time it takes me to wash my brushes, then wash my sink is one of the reasons I don't paint as much as I should.
I need to find the equivalent of you for watercolor painting. This is so informative although I'm not sure if I'm up to switching my medium just yet. You have great videos I enjoy watching them!
Thanks! I actually started out in water colors but once I tried oils I never went back lol I actually think water colors are harder than oils. Once you lose the white of the paper there is no getting it back.
check out anna bucciarelli! she's incredibly talented and gives a lot of great advice on keeping paper whites, vibrancy, and everything in between. shes my go to for watercolor
When I started my very first paintings, they weren’t bad but they were THICK. I eventually learned to paint thin to thick and overall, the quality of my paintings now are way better. Great video,
I've been drawing for some 27 years to this point. I am now 35. So the basis for all, is a good foundation of drawing. I've found that there are no narrow gateways, no little doors one could walk through to have the thing "nailed" for the first time, when one has not established first the lore of drawing. E.g. at portraits the underlying structure must be solid, while having some or quite deep knowledge of anatomy to achieve it. The second thing... oil paint. Well, I think that it is the most wonderful medium of all! But things could get very eschew, if one does not keep the rules you mention and know so well. First comes a good foundation by drawing, be it in blocking in the head, or proportion of the bodies. When John S. Sargent wasn't content with a structure, especially the head, he had scraped away almost two weeks of work! One could imagine the frustration of the sitter not only the artist's... And after a vast knowledge of drawing, comes the appropriate value (squinting is quite a great tool!) estimation, and laying it on the canvas. One must keep these points in the mind no matter the medium you paint or draw with.
A year ago, I wanted a print at a store but would not pay 50.00 for it. So, I went to the art supply section and spent 150.00 on supplies and painted it and many others myself. I am thrilled to have found you for some guidance in myself taught journey. I just turned 65 and am having the time of my life smearing paint on every surface I can find.
Oh my god, that is a power move beyond belief
For me a a very significant breakthrough was learning to use desaturated colors and allowing myself to loose edges. I was always trying to paint shapes/edges/details that I knew were there but couldn’t actually see. If the thing you’re painting looks like a dark messy blob paint a dark messy blob, if you can’t see where one object ends and another begins, don’t try to clear that up for the viewer - paint what you see.
Great advice!
So…. Yeah… this changed my life. Thanks! 😅
When I learned how to darken colors using complementary colors I was incredibly enlightened. Thank you to my highschool art teacher.
I’m new to oil paint. Your channel has been the biggest breakthrough, even though I haven’t finished anything significant. Thank you for all your work.
I loved that quote, "value does all the work, but color gets all the credit". I've been doing a lot of value sketches to help keep my mind sharp, and when you said that line, my brain went 🤯 Thanks for the tips and the book recommendations!
This is my life right now as I'm just starting out with oils. It's frustrating. Thanks for the tips.
You are so welcome!
Great advise....love that your lessons are 15 minutes or less...just the right amount of time...thank you!!!!
I think my biggest break throughs were 1. not to outline everything, to prevent the cartoon problem , 2. paint lights and darks (values), not features or shapes, 3. use desaturated colours, broken color and limited color palettes, it put me more on track of realism. Ironically, most of this didn't come from paid DVDs or courses at all, but rather from a handful of master studies (Rembrandt, Bouguereau).
Mine was to be bold and brave with the oil. I used to labour over thin layers and add to it and add to it but one day I decided to go a different direction, put the paint on fairly thick and just be really brave. I ended up with a really rich, stunning looking portrait that took my less than an hour and was a really enjoyable way to work for me. Haven't looked back since
Oh my gosh! That's so funny. I thought I was the only one who wanted to squint my eyes...or take my glasses off to see less detail when I paint. 😄 and now I understand, WHY, I'm doing it too. Thankyou🤗
Yes I set my images to high contrast and it makes it really easy to start your images with the big shapes and the lights and darks. I’d advise anyone to do that.
Excellent tip!
Something that helped me is to do the brown under-painting. I do the sketch in thin brown and I under-paint the values of everything except sky and water. Sky and water need the white canvas underneath.
Dude, your videos are SO helpful. I know everybody has already said it but i have to chime in. You are advancing me SO much faster than I me going solo. THIS IS YOUR CALLING!! Keep it up and all the best. I definitely want a critique. THANK YOU!!
Thin to thick definitely. Big brush to little brush. Confident strokes and less details 👍
Totally agree!
I'm watching three years on. As a nearsighted person, it's usefull take off my glasses easily seeing those planes, lights and darks, and fuzzing details. Squinting is fine but unnecessary with congenital malformations of the eye. Thank you. 😊🙏
The joker painting behind you is amazing. Can you make a video on it please!
These are quality videos. There are people who can talk and there are people who can teach. They are not the same thing. These videos teach. Btw, the younger you can teach - without losing quality - the better and deeper you know your topic. I'll bet Chris could teach these concepts to a 5 year old, without losing the essence of the lesson. That is the mark of someone who knows their stuff cold.
Yes - It would be awesome to have a brush set for beginners. Thank you so much for these videos.
Thanks for the tips! Dipping my toes into the world of oil painting 👊🏼
Thanks for your tips! I’m a big fan of your channel and videos! They have helped me a lot.
@@paintcoach FYI I'm looking right at two paintings on my wall done by my dad back in the 1950s on pieces of corrugated cardboard with inexpensive craft store oils. Even practice on meager supplies can result in memories on "canvas" that can provide joy for long after you're gone. Love your content!
Most people use brushes 😅
Wish I would have seen a video like this 20 years ago. Thank you.
100% yes to the brush list!! I have to say, I've been painting with acrylics for 10 years and have finally decided to switch to oil and your videos have helped so much with what materials to get! Thank you!!
Skill share is a nice way to get more affordable instructions too. And yes u should do the brush set for begineers for sure!
Your outros are great lol prolly one of the most masculine and comprehensive modern artists I've found so far. I don't feel like I'm listening to eccentric arrogance or anything along that nature. 👍 well done my man! Very helpful videos. From pencil drawings, to tig welding metal artist, to beginner oil painter...I've learned alot and understand the extensive amount of knowledge and experience that I need to acquire everyday, for a lifetime, to progress. Which is what keeps me engaged. Same with welding. The learning NEVER ends
i just discovered you 20 minutes ago and already learned so much i am so happy i found you!!!
Wow...wierd that I really needed to hear that I don't have to look everywhere for instruction. Pick an instructor and stay there for a while. Real good advice, especially when there is so many videos and instructor's
I was really intimidated when I started with oils, especially because its expensive and I'm a beginner I was scared that I'll waste paint or not make the most of it. So I switched to using a mixed medium of watercolor and acrylic White for practice. It HELPED WONDERS. Especially using this medium On wood , It really gave me an oil feel. Eventually this made oils easier for me. I also feel like choosing the right reference images with good lighting teaches you soo much. I pushed myself to paint everyday and gave myself a time limit so I don't get hung up on one painting. I think its super important that you don't fall in love with one piece so much. But constantly add more Complexity with each painting you make. I actually Started watching your videos at the time when I started. If I watch a video of you of painting a portrait, I paint a different Portrait with you. By doing this I was able to break down the image into forms and understand lighting better. I've Improved so much Just by doing this in a week. You're like an ideal guide for passionate people who pick up things in their own with regularity and practice! Thankyou!
I loke your style and it works for me so ive been hanging out with you for a while and not planning on changing any time soon. Thank you for sharing your experiences and keeping it simple.
Like the honesty in what you say. It's a journey. The road is bumpy. We often fail but try to learn from our failures. Overall, painting is a catharsis a thrilling experience!
Lol talking about painting like pumping iron “get in those REPS!” Hehe fun video
A bit addicted to your teachings! .. it helps that you’re eye candy 🥰
Yes!👍again I agree. Having to clean brushes daily is such a drag 😩. "Brush dip here I come!"
Yay thanks again!
I use cooking oil to dip and clean my brushes i never washed them, they are good as new 😊
1. Finished is better than perfect, I learn more from several mediocre paintings than one never-ending project.
2.check several references and analyse the subject with sketches, notes and little test paintings, I should work out a "road map" before I start
3.I should go actively seek out critique, even from non-artists, during the painting process. Having someone less emotionally involved look at my work, helps to identify what's not working.
Love your art philosophy! 👍🏼
What I find difficult, is to not be over exited about the color. And the sphere that it breaths. I assumed that I had then copy that exactly, but now I discover that “ a” color rarely exists in a painting, and is build up out of many shades.
I don’ t paint with paint by the way, i make images of wool( felt).
I also have a handicap, I have blind spots in my eyes and can only see blur.
This tutorials help me ‘ see” what I actually did not see anymore. But I remember it from the days that my eyes were normal. So thank you.
Thanks for all the down to earth advice.
Best teacher I ever listened to
One thing that helped me is thinking of creating the piece as if you're 3d printing it from the background to the foreground
I get my canvas panels from a hard ware store. They are 4 dollars,they are linnen canvas panels and they are 40x50 witch is a good size for me to practice. I draw first than i paint. Practice many diffrent things to draw😊 i love this video
I have started painting with Oils a year ago and I really battle, thank you so much for all this information I am a new painter and love it. This information will help me so much
Dude!!!! Just discovered your channel and got a lot of information from this video. Also you have talked about most of my difficulty issues I’ve been running into. I enjoy watching you so far and looking forward to watch more of your channel. Thank you!!!
Glad to hear it!
I'd love to see you do a vid on real-life vs photo-reference painting. All aspects, plusses, minuses, comparisons, your experience, etc. etc. Would be fascinating.
This tutorial just saved me so much time!
Paint Coach is the key🔥🎨
I find the way you explain things the best I have come across.
Thanks!
You give excellent advice - thanks. One last comment that I think is important. Many do not consider themselves as "a painter" until they have sold something. If one is going to become a good painter (and I am still working on that) one has to consider themselves "a painter".
one great teacher ! well done , keep making them. People have paid college fees for classes that would not match all you said and showed . Born to paint and teach.
Color control definitely comes with practice and paying attention to technique. Painting big works well... I'm an art student, I just finished finals and I guess I can't get enough of thinking about how to improve my painting.
Brush dip... old oil painter once told me to use Murphy's Oil Soap much in the same way... get done painting and after washing out the brush well, dip it in Murphy's and keeps the hairs soft. It also cleans really well. If you have brushes that have seized up over the years due to dry paint up in the butt end of the brush... drop them in Murphy's for a few days... rinse and repeat until they are soft and pliable again. I have recovered so many good old brushes this way over the years...
Good advice
When I was young I used to go to an Art Studio on my way home from school. I Loved The Smell of the place... I use acrylic now but that Smell comes to my Memory Nose and I Go Back to 13yrs Old at that Studio. It's a Comfortable Place in My Mind.
Thank you so much, you are helping me. I paint in acrylics and I am thinking to switch to oils, but everything that is scary about them is why I use acrylics. You have alleviated some of my fears. I have sold my acrylics, but I never win the contests...I guess because they look like a photo...boring. You are right, I need to draw and quit playing free cell.
Your anaylsis has really resounded with me. Thankyou so much. Your other videos are a massive help on technical points. Great stuff.
Biggest impact on my oil painting? Taking a drawing course (pencil, charcoal, and ink on brush). And Bacon has been my key painter, for about 12 years now.
I am trying to get into water color but the tips you gave are valuable even so.
Thanks, and I appreciate you calling out the self-restraint/laziness. Not a popular topic
Rosemary and Co is amazing! I love their brushes. I've purchased several and they've never let me down. Also M. Graham and Co makes the best oil paints. They're super pigmented and don't cost as much as other brands; they're approximately two dollars a tube less than their American competitors even though they outperform them by miles (no, I don't work for them). They also don't stink because there's no solvent. I paint a lot, like every day almost. I've tried many brands and Graham is the best.
Your attitude is great. The points you make about painting are solid and very useful.
Really good information . Great communication skills Chris.
All of which I’ve had to learn. Drawing daily is the key.
One big issue is planning. What do you want to be when you grow up? Begin with the end in mind. For example I want to be as good as Sargent then back track all the things you need to do to be that good.
Painting live , drawing live just with a sketch book. You know how many people you can meet just by sketching and people asking what your doing.
How do you build a reputation. One principle I believe in is law of large numbers. More activity you have they more the result. Every no you get means you are closer to a yes.
Unfortunately their are no short cuts . You have to experience it.
I totally agree on coaching. You need a coach. One teacher I had for years would fly to New York a couple times a year to meet with her mentor, a very famous artist( painted four Presidents hang in White House)in his 80’s. He would critique her work. Gradually he started to put her name out and she started getting big commissions from his word.
She walked the walk now she is really good.
I could go on for hours.
Yes brush sets!!
This channel incredible! Thank you Art Algorithms! 🙏🙏🙏😊
YES BRUSHES PLEASE
I like the the abstract better.
Thanks for for all the invaluable tips. You speak of universal truths in oil painting.
Thank you, mate, for the great tips! I feel they are helping me to become a better painter and I only took it up a few months ago!
You are my go to person for painting tips. Thanks
Love to see you do a Caravaggio's Technique.
That was such a motivational video, keep up the incredible artworks :)
Wow this video is really amazingly helpful. Thank you coach!
Solid Advice...thank you
I have always loved colored pencils on drafting film. Learning Oils, your advice on canvas pads has SAVED ME. It makes it so easy to practice and has taken all the stress out of painting surfaces.
Yes would love to have you recommend a collection of brushes. Thx
yes! brush set please!
Thank you, Coach, for another amazingly inspiring video!
I would love to see your brush set for beginners!
Will do!!
Though I'm using digital paint, I've learned tons from this and your other videos. Many of your teachings are such a game changer to me. I feel more confident and have more fun painting thanks to you!
You select exact topics that help so much, thank you sir❤
This is a very good video (or series of) and the best I've seen to date. Among many things it is the first demonstration that advocates 'thin to thick' in paint! I've been a professional artist for over 40 years; the first 25 as an illustrator, and I now produce works for several galleries. I've always worked in oil. The best part of this presentation is the imparting of a philosophy of painting. A solid approach for beginners and a method that will be built upon with experience. I'll say with 15 years painting, the best is yet to come.
Great video. All the things you mentioned resonated with me. I've done the UA-cam jumping around and end up watching all kinds of videos but not putting paint on the canvas. I've gotten rather over-whelmed I guess. I really appreciate your time and your suggestions/tips, actually I've learned the most from you. The brushes? Yes, that would be fantastic! Anyway, thanks again for a great video, now I'm off to paint 🖌
The brush video is underway!
Lots of wisdom here...thanks !
yes pls make a brush set that would really be very helpful
- total beginner
its always better to have multiple paintings 'finished', rather than endlessly pursuing one canvas too perfection
SO much good stuff in your vids. I have been drawing and painting since I was a little kid. Weirdly I started out oil painting and in college when I first painted with acrylics, I was SO frustrated by how quickly they dried. In the long run I wound up developing my own style that I really liked. But now I am wanting to move back to oil. Regarding practice...I go for very long periods of time with no painting at all. A lot of it has to do with finances or where I would even store anything Im not selling...and Im usually not selling. I am really finding your tips about painting small and simplifying very helpful...not easy...but helpful. Thanks for this channel.
Awesome advice Chris!
This is on point lol I just realized this when I tried to paint an old man...When I painted younger people it was easy to simplify and see the easier shapes.. The older person I started jumping to the details trying to get the lines down...and the painting came out horrible...The likeness was gone... I was so focused on putting the details I forgot to step back for a while and check...Now I have to turn off my brain like I did for the younger people.
Great input man, thanks for making the effort to share your learning experience, it's real helpful... 🙏🔥💗🌻
AWESOME video. You're great at getting to the point in a clear and concise way. Very motivating as well.
Great content! I used to paint with oils from my early teens until my mid-twenties. Unfortunately, I gave it up. Not because I fell out
of love with it or I was bad, I just didn't have the time anymore. I became a video editor and motion graphic designer and that left little time
for other things. Now seeing your channel, it's really itching me to get back at it. Thanks!
Dude, love it. The best paint channel out there! 👍
Thank you so much 😀
This is a lot of great advice and I really appreciate how frank you are. I took up oil painting several years ago and let it go because it felt so overwhelming. This has really helped me feel more confident about giving it another try!
Your advice on brush dip....PRICELESS! That saves me almost an hour each time I paint. The time it takes me to wash my brushes, then wash my sink is one of the reasons I don't paint as much as I should.
yes on the brushes!
Yes yes yesss, beginners brush set !!! You're freaking great !
I need to find the equivalent of you for watercolor painting. This is so informative although I'm not sure if I'm up to switching my medium just yet. You have great videos I enjoy watching them!
Thanks! I actually started out in water colors but once I tried oils I never went back lol I actually think water colors are harder than oils. Once you lose the white of the paper there is no getting it back.
@@paintcoach so true (like virginity 🤣🤣)
@Emily Hill have you tried Yong Chen?
check out anna bucciarelli! she's incredibly talented and gives a lot of great advice on keeping paper whites, vibrancy, and everything in between. shes my go to for watercolor
@@paintcoach you can preserve the white paper by masking it with rubber cement.
When I started my very first paintings, they weren’t bad but they were THICK. I eventually learned to paint thin to thick and overall, the quality of my paintings now are way better. Great video,
Wow! So much great information! Thanks for making this video.
I’d be into the beginning paint brush set
The good selection of brushes idea would be helpful.thanks for all your other great tips
Sure thing!
Haha said a lot of things that rang bells with me, especially like not having time to sketch, yeah right!!!
I've been drawing for some 27 years to this point. I am now 35. So the basis for all, is a good foundation of drawing. I've found that there are no narrow gateways, no little doors one could walk through to have the thing "nailed" for the first time, when one has not established first the lore of drawing. E.g. at portraits the underlying structure must be solid, while having some or quite deep knowledge of anatomy to achieve it. The second thing... oil paint. Well, I think that it is the most wonderful medium of all! But things could get very eschew, if one does not keep the rules you mention and know so well. First comes a good foundation by drawing, be it in blocking in the head, or proportion of the bodies. When John S. Sargent wasn't content with a structure, especially the head, he had scraped away almost two weeks of work! One could imagine the frustration of the sitter not only the artist's... And after a vast knowledge of drawing, comes the appropriate value (squinting is quite a great tool!) estimation, and laying it on the canvas. One must keep these points in the mind no matter the medium you paint or draw with.