I really like the personal touch in this video. Made me want to learn more and more. As it's based on experience with practical examples it made it easier to get. Thank you so much from someone new into oil painting!
I found this video really useful as a beginner. Both artist and presenter had a lovely presence on camera, warm and friendly. I really valued learning about the difference between the whites, techniques and cleaning the brushes, thank you.
I never paint in my life but I loved painting but I have not started yet. I am watching videos for tips and tricks for beginners and read books and bought color wheel to study color mixing, different kind of brushes, and paint. Thanks you so much for sharing your tips . God Bless - Sam
Just go for it don't get caught up with all the technical side of things. I've been painting about 17 years and I still am learning about my art. People get put off by being overwhelmed by to much information to take in.
You both seem like lovely people. Thanks for the invite on your artwork. And I particularly liked your quote about the art being finished before the artist is.
This video is actually freaking awesome. I just recently jumped right into painting and accidentally waffled out a few surprisingly awesome looking pieces and I still get one to look really nice here and there but I end up with a lot of misses because I don't really actually know what the hell I'm doing. This video helped clear up a few things. Thanks..
BRILLIANT, Larry !! As a retireree I have just joined an art club, your video was great thanks for your down to earth tips. I have yet to try my oils out. Thanks so much. Linda, UK
Linseed oil can be used to clean brushes. Not only is it healthier for the user than the chemical cleaners, but it also helps preserve the brush heads. Keep a jar of it for cleaning: the same jar of oil can be reused even when the colour has gone black from paint residue. Wash each brush with warm water and soap afterwards.
+Adrian Merrifield I wouldn't mind having a small amount of linseed oil or soap residue on my brush, but not vegetable oil. Just make sure you wash it super thoroughly to prevent it interfering with the paint.
Jayan Thampi it certainly is different painting with Acrylic compared to Oil. Just make sure you keep your brushes in water or they'll dry hard as a rock before you know it
Thank you Wally, for your personality :) I am enjoying your "Chinese Lanterns" and "Hidden Emotions". I love the variety of your styles, it bespeaks of an open mind.
Thank you for the informative yet fun video. I have just began watching oil technique videos and you know how to share important information without making me fall asleep.
Gosh, I use the same easels, small to medium size, I also have used the pouring technique for interesting background movement and design detail. It's good to know I'm not alone in the ways I paint. I have found, over time what works best is what is comfortable and never to shun the mistakes. Mistakes help me learn and can be made into happy accidents.
What a lovely person and a really interesting and informative video. I learned a lot from all of your good advice. I don't know if you have ever heard this but a friend told me that when I am cleaning my acrylic brushes, to include a little hair conditioner with the soap. I have been doing it and my much used brushes are in great shape.
Dervie100 Using hair conditioner with the soap sounds like a great idea. Should help keep our brushes really nice, smooth and soft. I will try this myself.
Titanium white, when used to mix with paint to lighten, will desaturate the paint. It basically destroys the color saturation. Zinc white will lighten the value without desaturating near as much. There is Zinc/Titanium white and Soft Mixing White that gives a little of the best of both whites. Hope that helps.
Just to add, zinc white more transparent as opposed to titanium white which is more opaque. zinc oxide is the only transparent white pigment, (that we know ov) so it can be used as a white in glazes where it needs to modify the atmosphere without blocking out what lies beneath. It should also be known that, when using zinc white, one should use a generous amount ov mediums as this will add to the flexibility ov it as zinc alone can be very brittle. It is also for this reason that it doesn't make for a good primary white unless working on a panel. I hope this helps somebody out there, and thank you for your knowledge in this video.
Thanks for a really informative and thoroughly enjoyable video. You and your gal seem like really great people and so kind to share your tricks with us..
Great, thanks for the set of tips :) Am planning to start on my journey with the oil paints and was more bothered about such details as limited space around. Will go and buy a 6 color pack now. Thanks once again :)
Right now I sketched a raven maybe not the best but non the less a raven in some branches. Do I paint back ground first then the raven or raven first? When painting the raven do you paint the outline first of the bird then paint layers?
Kathleen Lobb Usually you would paint the background first, as with all paintings. Unless your background is paint is really thick, then you might paint it first. As far as painting the outline of your Raven first or not ... whatever works for you.
A great beginning video! All the important topics covered. I envied you when you cleaned your brush in the trashcan, looks like fun. I miss oil painting, I'm stuck with water soluble media due to my living arrangement. *happy accidents* :)
I’ve also just found out that titanium white is a very slow drying paint. It takes up to a week to dry, so be careful in painting like burnt umber that dries very fast in a day and the titanium while. So use liquin with the white so they dry at the same time. The zinc white is apparently best used for glancing as it comes out so thin or where you don’t want the white to be too bright.
I enjoyed your video very much. It will be nice to focus on one thing, make a video about painting knifes for instance and show us different ways to use them and why there are so many shapes on the market. Thank you.
Thank you! I really liked the practical ideas you gave on your video. Any suggestions on how best to store used and unused canvases so they will not get damaged in one's studio?
+Emmeefive A piece of cardboard between each canvas might help. I personally have used plastic wrap, but the paintings must be really dry before using.
Love this video! Both of you seem so sweet I just want to hug you! Lol Love all the info here, and like another commenter, I love that you make it seem fun and easy going instead of daunting and overwhelming. Sending you both peace!! 😌
I wonder if you can help me pick a good blending brush/brushes for oils please, so far all mine moult and is very frustrating to me.. many thanks to you.. ps i love your art, it is wonderful.
this may sound a little strange but I think I've hung out with the both of you before a few years back. I lived in Tacoma when I met you both. crazy to run across this channel.
Wally Russell It sure does. I'm an artist and musician as well. I play guitar, piano, trumpet, and I paint with acrylics. in fact.. we have very similar styles, techniques, and taste in art.
I never use gesso to "prime" before painting (obviously I've never knew it existed ...I've never been in an art school) I have some questions if you have the time to answer it would be great, (excuse my English I'm French) 1 ) is it necessary to use gesso? 2 ) any tips on how to make the painting dry quickly? 3) I clean my brushes using cooking oil to delude the paint then I use soap and water to finish cleaning them up,... is that wrong? 4 ) how do I make the color runny like water deludable colours ? voilà, voilà...for now that's all I could think of , ...thank you for your answer bonne journée à vous
Most canvases come already primed, so they are ready to paint on. I think you could learn more about it buy going to this website: www.art-is-fun.com/what-is-gesso
Your video is very instructive. I'm just curious tho, what liquids do you use for thinning the oil paint? I couldn't catch it. Do you also do painting videos?
thank you Mr. for the greatful explaination... that was realy helpful... especialy the advise with the big buket for hitting the brush clean... nice paintingtechniques... I always shampoo my brushes after useing to keep them soft and they last longer... (*_*) regards from germany
Hi Wally, I just watched this video, very nice-thank you. At the end you speak about taking a photo and blowing it up and getting a gallery wrapped canvas from Costco. I looked a Costco's website, but couldn't find a dept. to contact. Can you tell me what to put into their search to find this info.? Thank you so much! BTW - Love the guitar painting :)
Thank you for such a wonderfully informative and fun video! I am thinking of getting into oil painting sometime soon. I do have a question and maybe you would know. My brother has requested me to paint a design on his bodhran drum just for decoration since he has another to play. The bodhran is made from stretched goat/sheep skin. How do you think oils would fare on that? Do you think oils are the best choice for this kind of canvas?
Yep, I like you and Larry instantly. Two awesome people! Love the tips and the willingness to share your knowledge. Ive met so many artist who refuse to share anything. Okay by backporch part yall live in WA state? Lol i lived there for 3 yrs and its scenery is seared into my mind haha
For cleaning brushes: I use three coffee cans and three or four clear plastic gallon jugs. I start by pouring just "a little"thinner in each can. Then I use one for the first initial cleaning, then clean more in the second can and finish with the third can. That gets the brushes pretty clean, but then I go wash them with hot water and dish soap and finish by slapping them dry on (whatever) something like a fence post or pole. This is important so the brushes stay softer. I use the different gallon jugs like this: Of course, one has new clean thinner. The second one I pour back the (very dirty thinner from my first coffee can. The third jug gets the thinner from the second coffee can and the third jug get the much cleaner thinner in it from the third coffee can. After a few hours you'll notice the solids will settle to the bottom. You then pour off the clean thinner on top into yet another jug and extend your thinner for a long time. Disposing is a bummer to have to add to the environment for sure. The only jug I dispose is the one the is filled to the top with solid paint.That's why I recycle as much as possible and end up with very little to "get rid of." It can take years and years until my first real dirty jug gets filled. I actually pour off as much clean thinner from all the jugs. As far as where to dispose, well your local garbage man will take it. Or you could dump it in your neighbors backyard or leave on the side of the road somewhere. But that wouldn't be nice.
@@wallyrussell that is so funny. Open in the neighbor's yard good idea. Well that's if you have a bad neighbor thank you for all the feedback. I had one question I forgot to ask you if you don't have the white to put on your canvas before you start the paint is that matter or can you use like cooking oil or something like that or just leave it dry thank you💖💖💖👍👍👍
@@BlueSky-di2gw You mean GESSO coat the canvas first? Well that is OK. 95% of my painting are painted of dry store bought canvas. Most are already coated. Gesso comes in different colors too. Black is a good one.
Would you know how to get the crackle effect with oil paints ? I have found that there are mediums to add to acrylic paints for this effect, but not oils.
Are you compromising if you trace? Absolutely not! By my definition, a true artist is being just that, an artist. And by using as many clever techniques as humanly possible you are an artist just doing that. Webster's definition says: a person who creates art : a person who is skilled at drawing, painting, etc. : a skilled performer. : a person who is very good at something. Tracing really helps in many cases to make a much more realistic painting such as portraits and landscapes. The same goes for abstracts. Tracing shapes, lines or whatever, remember the finished product is all that matters. It does not matter (to a buyer) HOW you created it but WHAT you created. Artists in general always tend to keep their methods secret and tracing is one of them. Just have fun. Create with any method you can come up with.
Although I understand Wally’s POV and I agree that tracing doesn’t take away from the creativity a person puts inside the borders of the outlines traced, I personally place unique value in art that is created by sight alone. It’s a purist’s perspective and it comes down to personal preference.
I like your honesty. Not all artists would be comfortable giving away personal tips. Thank you for your graciousness.
Yes, most artists would never tell you HOW they actually do things for sure. Thanks for your comment
Thats was the fastest 13 minutes. Thank you! No waste of time. Just gems!
Thank you for your wonderful comment.
I like this lady. She is really nice to listen to. She has a good personality .
Well ... Thank you. You made my day.
I really like the personal touch in this video. Made me want to learn more and more. As it's based on experience with practical examples it made it easier to get. Thank you so much from someone new into oil painting!
+Ignacio Sepúlveda (IgnolisisX) Thanks Glad to help
All of his videos are not just entertaining, but very helpful. I've learned so much and have gotten better at art. Thank you!
Gosh, thank you for your kind comment
Larry's tips are really worthwhile....Simple tips but very effective
I found this video really useful as a beginner.
Both artist and presenter had a lovely presence on camera, warm and friendly.
I really valued learning about the difference between the whites, techniques and cleaning the brushes,
thank you.
...Thanks you made our day
Sarah ... thanks for your comment. Glad to help
The most useful oil painting strategies i've ever watched 😍 so realistic. Thank you for sharing those tips.
you are welcome ... glad I could help
I like you two instantly! So helpful too.
Ayesha Paryani Thank you you’re very kind
great tips , the Bob Ross enthusiasm really brought a sparkle to my eye :')
You guys are so lovely, it was just like hanging out with a couple of friends. I love your cat!
I never paint in my life but I loved painting but I have not started yet. I am watching videos for tips and tricks for beginners and read books and bought color wheel to study color mixing, different kind of brushes, and paint. Thanks you so much for sharing your tips . God Bless - Sam
Sam Lim did you ever start
Just go for it don't get caught up with all the technical side of things. I've been painting about 17 years and I still am learning about my art. People get put off by being overwhelmed by to much information to take in.
Paint Sam, paint and don't waste time!
You both seem like lovely people. Thanks for the invite on your artwork. And I particularly liked your quote about the art being finished before the artist is.
Yes... I love that quote too, I think I made it up :) " Your artwork will probably be done ... before you are" It pertains to many other subjects too.
Thanks for sharing such useful tips. I really like the one about cleaning the brushes. Have a great day.
Very inspiring. I think I like you guys the most on UA-cam art and I watch a lot. You make it seem easy fun and not too deep or complicated.
J Norman thanks much. Painting is fun.
This video is actually freaking awesome. I just recently jumped right into painting and accidentally waffled out a few surprisingly awesome looking pieces and I still get one to look really nice here and there but I end up with a lot of misses because I don't really actually know what the hell I'm doing. This video helped clear up a few things. Thanks..
Wonderful ! Thank you for all the tips. You make painting interesting again.
You are very welcome
BRILLIANT, Larry !! As a retireree I have just joined an art club, your video was great thanks
for your down to earth tips. I have yet to try my oils out.
Thanks so much. Linda, UK
+Linda turpin Thanks Linda ... you made my day!!!
Please do more of these! Funny and with awesome tips!
Linseed oil can be used to clean brushes. Not only is it healthier for the user than the chemical cleaners, but it also helps preserve the brush heads. Keep a jar of it for cleaning: the same jar of oil can be reused even when the colour has gone black from paint residue. Wash each brush with warm water and soap afterwards.
+Vicki Payne Use vegatable oil from the supermarket to clean brushes, does the same job but is much cheaper.
+Adrian Merrifield I wouldn't mind having a small amount of linseed oil or soap residue on my brush, but not vegetable oil. Just make sure you wash it super thoroughly to prevent it interfering with the paint.
Very useful tips. Now that I am retiring, I am starting my old hobby, oil painting. Thank you for this.
Hello Jayan, Congrats on retiring soon. Painting is a sure fire way to pass the days away, and maybe pocket some extra cash from selling a few.
I am thinking of switching to Acrylic from Oil..!!
Jayan Thampi it certainly is different painting with Acrylic compared to Oil. Just make sure you keep your brushes in water or they'll dry hard as a rock before you know it
Hi Wally..Oh really? Thanks for the info...It's new & news to me..!!
Nice humble man. Good tips for us beginners. Great video, thank u.
Thank you for your comment. It is easy to give tips to a painter who a beginner because I feel like I am still a beginner too.
Thank you for the tips sir. You seem to be a kind and gentle guy.
Thanks Much!!
Thank you Wally, for your personality :) I am enjoying your "Chinese Lanterns" and "Hidden Emotions". I love the variety of your styles, it bespeaks of an open mind.
Thank you for the informative yet fun video. I have just began watching oil technique videos and you know how to share important information without making me fall asleep.
+Jackie Lee GLAD YOU LIKED IT.
Thanx Wally Oil painting very Difficult I did my first and last in 1999 and 20 years back! I did a seascape! Thanx for Lecture!
Thanks glad to help
@@walrusproductions7711 Thanx!
Gosh, I use the same easels, small to medium size, I also have used the pouring technique for interesting background movement and design detail. It's good to know I'm not alone in the ways I paint. I have found, over time what works best is what is comfortable and never to shun the mistakes. Mistakes help me learn and can be made into happy accidents.
I agree. I just love happy accidents too.
This is a lovely video in oil painting! Thanks very much!
thanks much
Wow!! I love your enthusiasm for painting.
Love YOUR enthusiasm watching it!!!
Thank you 😊 this video is simply giving and loving. Great tips 👍🏻
Great video & lots of interesting tips n tricks. Love the guitar paintings!
Glad to hear that!!!
What a fun video! Those guitar paintings look so cool.
Thanks ... I kind of wish I never sold the originals, but on the other hand ... I am proud that someone bought them.
Its a nice excuse to paint more ;)
You have a lot of good tricks up your sleeve! Thank you so much for this!
You are welcome, thank you!
Thank you for the tips! As a beginner just about to do my first oil painting I really appreciate your video!
So glad to hear that ...Thanks
This man is great. Very much to the point & very inspiring! Thank you.
Gosh, thank you ... glad to help
What a lovely person and a really interesting and informative video. I learned a lot from all of your good advice. I don't know if you have ever heard this but a friend told me that when I am cleaning my acrylic brushes, to include a little hair conditioner with the soap. I have been doing it and my much used brushes are in great shape.
Dervie100 Using hair conditioner with the soap sounds like a great idea. Should help keep our brushes really nice, smooth and soft. I will try this myself.
What a great Art teacher,...I learnt lots in your 13 min. video... thank you...M.
Thanks M. You made my day!!!
Titanium white, when used to mix with paint to lighten, will desaturate the paint. It basically destroys the color saturation. Zinc white will lighten the value without desaturating near as much. There is Zinc/Titanium white and Soft Mixing White that gives a little of the best of both whites. Hope that helps.
Just to add, zinc white more transparent as opposed to titanium white which is more opaque. zinc oxide is the only transparent white pigment, (that we know ov) so it can be used as a white in glazes where it needs to modify the atmosphere without blocking out what lies beneath. It should also be known that, when using zinc white, one should use a generous amount ov mediums as this will add to the flexibility ov it as zinc alone can be very brittle. It is also for this reason that it doesn't make for a good primary white unless working on a panel. I hope this helps somebody out there, and thank you for your knowledge in this video.
MORE PAINTING VIDEOS THIS IS AMAZING
Thank You Gibby ... You made my day.
Thanks for a really informative and thoroughly enjoyable video. You and your gal seem like really great people and so kind to share your tricks with us..
you have a nice speaking voice maam. Very relaxing and a nice video thanks
Great, thanks for the set of tips :)
Am planning to start on my journey with the oil paints and was more bothered about such details as limited space around. Will go and buy a 6 color pack now. Thanks once again :)
I love your guy's personalities 😊
thanks much. glad you liked
I really enjoyed this video. The people seem kind and genuine:)
I like you because you seem genuine and really willing to help...Good Luck!!!😊😊😊
Great painting tips!
really enjoyed your video. I'm just a beginner and videos like yours really help.
Kathleen Lobb Thank You
Are you open to answering questions about painting or maybe you have other videos that would help me.
Kathleen Lobb OK What questions do you have??
Right now I sketched a raven maybe not the best but non the less a raven in some branches. Do I paint back ground first then the raven or raven first? When painting the raven do you paint the outline first of the bird then paint layers?
Kathleen Lobb Usually you would paint the background first, as with all paintings. Unless your background is paint is really thick, then you might paint it first. As far as painting the outline of your Raven first or not ... whatever works for you.
Wonderful video so useful
You are the most helpful and fun Thank You!!!!!!
Cool sunburst Stratocaster with a maple neck ..great subject !
This video was awesome! Thank you for posting it. It explained a lot and I look forward to trying out my oil paints! :)
A great beginning video! All the important topics covered.
I envied you when you cleaned your brush in the trashcan, looks like fun.
I miss oil painting, I'm stuck with water soluble media due to my living arrangement.
*happy accidents* :)
Gosh, thanks much for your comments
loved the picture of spanish ..too beautiful
Man I've been wondering about the Zinc vs. Titanium white thing for so long, glad I found this! haha
Thanks for all the great info!
You are most welcome
I’ve also just found out that titanium white is a very slow drying paint. It takes up to a week to dry, so be careful in painting like burnt umber that dries very fast in a day and the titanium while. So use liquin with the white so they dry at the same time. The zinc white is apparently best used for glancing as it comes out so thin or where you don’t want the white to be too bright.
I enjoyed your video very much. It will be nice to focus on one thing, make a video about painting knifes for instance and show us different ways to use them and why there are so many shapes on the market. Thank you.
+Mila Stone Yes, good idea about the painting knifes. Also, glad you liked the video.
+Wally Russell Thanks for replying.
such a great and useful video. thank u so much.
You are welcome. Glad to help.
Her jumper pattern is so cool! :D
thanks
a very practical way, so nice ...
Thank you, Wally!
Thank you! I really liked the practical ideas you gave on your video. Any suggestions on how best to store used and unused canvases so they will not get damaged in one's studio?
+Emmeefive A piece of cardboard between each canvas might help. I personally have used plastic wrap, but the paintings must be really dry before using.
Thanks for all your tips they are very helpful!
Very helpful!
You guys are so lovely
Gabrielle Cristina Thanks Much. Glad you liked the video.
Love this video! Both of you seem so sweet I just want to hug you! Lol Love all the info here, and like another commenter, I love that you make it seem fun and easy going instead of daunting and overwhelming. Sending you both peace!! 😌
+CB Guidry Thank YOU so much for your kind comment.
Utmost thanks and blessings!
I wonder if you can help me pick a good blending brush/brushes for oils please, so far all mine moult and is very frustrating to me.. many thanks to you.. ps i love your art, it is wonderful.
Sharon R Hi Sharon well my favorite brushes are made from sable. They are extremely expensive. Maybe that’s why they work so nice with oil paints.
Sharon R hi Sharon I highly recommend sable brushes is the best you can buy and you'll keep them for a lifetime if you care for them
Fascinating stuff.
this may sound a little strange but I think I've hung out with the both of you before a few years back. I lived in Tacoma when I met you both. crazy to run across this channel.
Wow. The world works in mystical ways.
Wally Russell It sure does. I'm an artist and musician as well. I play guitar, piano, trumpet, and I paint with acrylics. in fact.. we have very similar styles, techniques, and taste in art.
I never use gesso to "prime" before painting (obviously I've never knew it existed ...I've never been in an art school)
I have some questions if you have the time to answer it would be great, (excuse my English I'm French)
1 ) is it necessary to use gesso?
2 ) any tips on how to make the painting dry quickly?
3) I clean my brushes using cooking oil to delude the paint then I use soap and water to finish cleaning them up,... is that wrong?
4 ) how do I make the color runny like water deludable colours ?
voilà, voilà...for now that's all I could think of , ...thank you for your answer
bonne journée à vous
Sure thing. What can I help you with????
+Wally Russell hi ! i juste need to know if i "have" to use gesso before painting? is it bad if I don't use it ?
+Wally Russell ...thank you for answering
Most canvases come already primed, so they are ready to paint on. I think you could learn more about it buy going to this website: www.art-is-fun.com/what-is-gesso
@@wallyrussell
Thank you for this link to this fabulously valuable site !
Your video is very instructive. I'm just curious tho, what liquids do you use for thinning the oil paint? I couldn't catch it. Do you also do painting videos?
I prefer odorless turpenoid. Any paint thinner works including turpentine but that gets very fume-y
Great tips, thanks for the video!
+Anders Grusell Glad if I could help
Great tips!
Great guy and great video
This is the cutest video... ps I want your cat ! Great tips thanks :)
Great tips! Thanks!!
You are awesome! Thank you!
Liz ... Well Thank YOU. You made my day!!!
Thank you for sharing!!!💙
You are a great help. Thank you!
thank you Mr. for the greatful explaination... that was realy helpful... especialy the advise with the big buket for hitting the brush clean... nice paintingtechniques... I always shampoo my brushes after useing to keep them soft and they last longer... (*_*) regards from germany
+Feelice Coady Glad to have helped, shampoo brushes is good
Just curious to much for me. Very nice blending
Don't stop helping us all out by sharing your thoughts and technicques!
Hi Wally, I just watched this video, very nice-thank you. At the end you speak about taking a photo and blowing it up and getting a gallery wrapped canvas from Costco. I looked a Costco's website, but couldn't find a dept. to contact. Can you tell me what to put into their search to find this info.? Thank you so much! BTW - Love the guitar painting :)
Here is the Costco link
www.costcophotocenter.com/Shop/CanvasPrints
Thank you very much Wally!
Thank you for such a wonderfully informative and fun video! I am thinking of getting into oil painting sometime soon.
I do have a question and maybe you would know. My brother has requested me to paint a design on his bodhran drum just for decoration since he has another to play. The bodhran is made from stretched goat/sheep skin. How do you think oils would fare on that? Do you think oils are the best choice for this kind of canvas?
+Nakita Williams Click on this link to see the way to paint it. thesession.org/discussions/21798
Have fun with it.
Im 11 and ive been painting most my life. One of my peices r on a website and one is in a young artists gallary
Yep, I like you and Larry instantly. Two awesome people! Love the tips and the willingness to share your knowledge. Ive met so many artist who refuse to share anything.
Okay by backporch part yall live in WA state? Lol i lived there for 3 yrs and its scenery is seared into my mind haha
Thanks Very Much.
Excellent.
I love your impasto paint technique sound effect 2:14
I love this guy
Maureen Reeder Howdy .... Thanks Much!
This is just great.
After using Gesso on the canvas, is it ok to use liquid white on top of the Gesso?
YES INDEED OK
Can you tell me about paint thinner how you use it, an cleaning brushes , how do you dispose paint thinner
For cleaning brushes: I use three coffee cans and three or four clear plastic gallon jugs. I start by pouring just "a little"thinner in each can. Then I use one for the first initial cleaning, then clean more in the second can and finish with the third can. That gets the brushes pretty clean, but then I go wash them with hot water and dish soap and finish by slapping them dry on (whatever) something like a fence post or pole. This is important so the brushes stay softer.
I use the different gallon jugs like this: Of course, one has new clean thinner. The second one I pour back the (very dirty thinner from my first coffee can. The third jug gets the thinner from the second coffee can and the third jug get the much cleaner thinner in it from the third coffee can. After a few hours you'll notice the solids will settle to the bottom. You then pour off the clean thinner on top into yet another jug and extend your thinner for a long time.
Disposing is a bummer to have to add to the environment for sure. The only jug I dispose is the one the is filled to the top with solid paint.That's why I recycle as much as possible and end up with very little to "get rid of." It can take years and years until my first real dirty jug gets filled. I actually pour off as much clean thinner from all the jugs. As far as where to dispose, well your local garbage man will take it. Or you could dump it in your neighbors backyard or leave on the side of the road somewhere. But that wouldn't be nice.
@@wallyrussell that is so funny. Open in the neighbor's yard good idea. Well that's if you have a bad neighbor thank you for all the feedback. I had one question I forgot to ask you if you don't have the white to put on your canvas before you start the paint is that matter or can you use like cooking oil or something like that or just leave it dry thank you💖💖💖👍👍👍
@@BlueSky-di2gw You mean GESSO coat the canvas first? Well that is OK. 95% of my painting are painted of dry store bought canvas. Most are already coated. Gesso comes in different colors too. Black is a good one.
Love the Bob Ross references. Any friend of Bobby boy is a friend of mine.
I am using canvas boards because it saves space. I can have 7 canvas boards in place of a single gallery canvas etc.
Way to go Thank You great help
Well, gosh thanks much
oh nice person positive thanks for ur tip
Oh, thank YOU
Good tips
+Joe Brann Thanks much ... you made my day
Would you know how to get the crackle effect with oil paints ? I have found that there are mediums to add to acrylic paints for this effect, but not oils.
You can buy it here...
www.dickblick.com/products/maimeri-picture-cracking-varnish
Excellent. Many thanks !
thanks a lot for all the tips! it helped me a lot
happy person Very happy to hear we could help out. Every little bit helps
I always thought tracing was cheating, thanks for telling me it's been going on forever, still I'm shy about it. Am I compromising if I trace?
Are you compromising if you trace? Absolutely not!
By my definition, a true artist is being just that, an artist. And by using as many clever techniques as humanly possible you are an artist just doing that. Webster's definition says:
a person who creates art : a person who is skilled at drawing, painting, etc. : a skilled performer. : a person who is very good at something.
Tracing really helps in many cases to make a much more realistic painting such as portraits and landscapes. The same goes for abstracts. Tracing shapes, lines or whatever, remember the finished product is all that matters.
It does not matter (to a buyer) HOW you created it but WHAT you created. Artists in general always tend to keep their methods secret and tracing is one of them. Just have fun. Create with any method you can come up with.
Although I understand Wally’s POV and I agree that tracing doesn’t take away from the creativity a person puts inside the borders of the outlines traced, I personally place unique value in art that is created by sight alone. It’s a purist’s perspective and it comes down to personal preference.
Thank you very much for your advices! Very helpful!
P.S. You guys are so sweet! ^.^
Virginia Maxim thanks for your kind comment