thanks so much ! I only just started airbrushing again after 20 year break. Back then i had one book on airbrushing. Its so much easier when you have good tuts !
Fanatastic reference photo. What an amazing looking lady! Nice idea with the eyelash stencil even though a bit slow compared to pencil. Forgot how happy your videos make me feel. Thank you Mark✌️
Ill have to get with my folks at spraygunner and order one of those chisels.. looks like a very useful easier to control tool than a blade. The quality of your vids are exceptional great job on your channel.
Hey thanks so much man! you've been doing some great work on your channel as well. The cat one is fantastic. Yeah, the chisel seems to work very well so far. Not sure if it's going to dull with more use, but so far so good. Idk if it's better than an xacto blade though. Let me know your thoughts if you pick one up.
@@theartworkshopThank you! I certainly will. let you know about the chisel!. i had to really hang back on making vids a long time while we dealt with family stuff. I'm busy as all get out however I plan on being at least semi consistent on content. i could always sneak in some fast videos, but i really want to make better quality videos and as you know it eats up a lot of time quickly. The cat video was a rarity where i record a customer project. I tend to look at those as realistic enough with a bit of extra pop. which is the look i go for balancing time versus how much detail I can put in one. Unfortunately once you start doing commissions the price reflects how much work you can put into them. But i have it down to where the customer gets a good painting at a price not reserved for the upper class :)
@@TheAIRspace it's tough to keep consistent videos going. I struggle too. Painting is what i love, so I just consider myself very lucky for being able to do it. I agree with you that it's best to go with better content than quick videos. If they weren't so time consuming to make, I'd do more too. keep up your good work!
As always and no exception to earlier videos , GREAT. Sharing your tips and tricks adds value. Also sharing the mixtures you use are a great help to get everyone started. Keep up the good work.
Awesome as usual!! Thanks Mark for going into such details with skin wrinkles. You always bring incredible content, and it is a tremendous help in demystifying the techniques. Looking forward to part 2. Have a great day.
Hi, how nany gesso coats do you apply over the canvas? For example, are you using wood canvas mdf or paper? And the blade work perfectly? Have you ever try over couche paper?
When you speak of Gesso, Are you speaking of the primer? Can it be painted on or does it need to be applied with a Taping Knife? (Spackle Knife) And what brand do you use? I want to use more erasing techniques. Thanks Man!
Both are excellent, but it depends on your style of painting and what you prefer. Transparent are great for textures and opaques are very good for smooth even masses of color & value. For portraits I generally prefer transparent these days, but I used to only use opaques back in the day. Both have their place
@@TonyMount-sq3hi that's awesome! Just remember to take your time and don't panic when mistakes come up. It's all part of the painting process. Best of luck.
@@theartworkshop got my micron takumi arrived yesterday well what can I say the precision is second to none couldn’t believe it from my eclipse the analogy I wud give it is like going from a sharpy pen to a fine pencil 👌🏽🙏🏼 kind regards always for your advice 🙏🏼
Not being rude or critical but don't those lines in the canvas annoy you? If it were me, I would make sure they were gone before even starting. But maybe I'm too fussy lol. Anyway, great work my friend you're the best on UA-cam please keep up the great videos it's a big credit to you and even better that you teach and inspire others well done!
That's not fussy or critical at all- thats a good question. Truth is that yeah, I'd prefer them not to be there but it's actually the bright video lighting that makes them so noticeable. Not all that noticeable in normal lighting or day light. But yeah, sometimes I rush the sanding part of canvas prep and things like this happen. I just move on to the next painting!
my apologies- I don't think youtube allows you to post an email in the comments. I didn't know this until just now. Just let me know if you replied, because I didn't see anything. I think comments with email addresses might get auto deleted.
This is a great tutorial! I’ve only done one portrait so far (I’ve been painting other subjects) but this inspires me to do another. Keep it up, Mark.
Thanks so much, Michael. Go for it!
thanks so much ! I only just started airbrushing again after 20 year break. Back then i had one book on airbrushing. Its so much easier when you have good tuts !
happy it hear it!
Fanatastic reference photo. What an amazing looking lady!
Nice idea with the eyelash stencil even though a bit slow compared to pencil.
Forgot how happy your videos make me feel. Thank you Mark✌️
Thanks so much Mark. Happy to have you here!!
Highly respect your talent and techniques , thanks for sharing!!!
I appreciate that. thanks!
Ill have to get with my folks at spraygunner and order one of those chisels.. looks like a very useful easier to control tool than a blade.
The quality of your vids are exceptional great job on your channel.
Hey thanks so much man! you've been doing some great work on your channel as well. The cat one is fantastic. Yeah, the chisel seems to work very well so far. Not sure if it's going to dull with more use, but so far so good. Idk if it's better than an xacto blade though. Let me know your thoughts if you pick one up.
@@theartworkshopThank you! I certainly will. let you know about the chisel!. i had to really hang back on making vids a long time while we dealt with family stuff. I'm busy as all get out however I plan on being at least semi consistent on content. i could always sneak in some fast videos, but i really want to make better quality videos and as you know it eats up a lot of time quickly.
The cat video was a rarity where i record a customer project. I tend to look at those as realistic enough with a bit of extra pop. which is the look i go for balancing time versus how much detail I can put in one. Unfortunately once you start doing commissions the price reflects how much work you can put into them. But i have it down to where the customer gets a good painting at a price not reserved for the upper class :)
@@TheAIRspace it's tough to keep consistent videos going. I struggle too. Painting is what i love, so I just consider myself very lucky for being able to do it.
I agree with you that it's best to go with better content than quick videos. If they weren't so time consuming to make, I'd do more too. keep up your good work!
Gosh! You're truly incredible. 😯
As always and no exception to earlier videos , GREAT. Sharing your tips and tricks adds value. Also sharing the mixtures you use are a great help to get everyone started. Keep up the good work.
Hey Jan, thank you so much for the membership! really nice of you to join and I greatly appreciate it. So glad to hear these videos help.
Another great video! Love to see you experiment with new stuff like the eyelash template.
thanks so much man. yeah, I'll keep on testing it out in future portraits. Not sure if i like it or not at this point. 😄
Waw Mark thank you so much for the lesson its very helpful i love you mand you are the Best teacher i cant wait to start painting 🤙👍😉
Glad to hear it M! Thanks so much. The photo reference that I used will be posted later today on the members page.
Nailed it again! Great vid
Appreciate that. Thanks Duane!
@The Art Workshop hope your feeling better
@@duanemarshall9486 improving! thanks for asking
Excellent video... the split screen really helps.
I'm always doubting if the split screen is helpful or not. Happy to hear it helps!
Still unbelievable ... Greetings from far away
thanks so much man. always appreciated!
Great tutorial. I am new to airbrushing and learned a lot watching you.
Thanks! I'm happy to hear it.
Awesome as usual!! Thanks Mark for going into such details with skin wrinkles. You always bring incredible content, and it is a tremendous help in demystifying the techniques. Looking forward to part 2. Have a great day.
Thanks so much, Robin. happy to hear it!
Amazing
prefeitamente os detalhes....Parabens pela arte ....
Thanks! Great stuff!
Brilliant...thanks for sharing 👍
thanks!
Great job
Hi, how nany gesso coats do you apply over the canvas? For example, are you using wood canvas mdf or paper? And the blade work perfectly? Have you ever try over couche paper?
usually 8-10 coats on the canvas. I have a full video on how to prepare a smooth canvas. check that one out!
Is possible to get the photo reference?
When you speak of Gesso, Are you speaking of the primer? Can it be painted on or does it need to be applied with a Taping Knife? (Spackle Knife) And what brand do you use? I want to use more erasing techniques. Thanks Man!
watch my videos on preparing a smooth canvas! I go into all the detail about it in those. Hope it helps!
Can I ask are transparents better for portraits or opaque kind regards 🙏🏼
Both are excellent, but it depends on your style of painting and what you prefer. Transparent are great for textures and opaques are very good for smooth even masses of color & value. For portraits I generally prefer transparent these days, but I used to only use opaques back in the day. Both have their place
@@theartworkshop ok thanx for your reply my friend greatly appreciate it I’m doing the shining jack Nicholson or trying anyway
@@TonyMount-sq3hi that's awesome! Just remember to take your time and don't panic when mistakes come up. It's all part of the painting process. Best of luck.
@@theartworkshop got my micron takumi arrived yesterday well what can I say the precision is second to none couldn’t believe it from my eclipse the analogy I wud give it is like going from a sharpy pen to a fine pencil 👌🏽🙏🏼 kind regards always for your advice 🙏🏼
@@TonyMount-sq3hi oh man that is awesome. Glad to hear that. It's such an amazing airbrush and it'll last you the rest of your life. congrats!!
Why do you spray with the needle tip exposed?
You can get closer with the guard off and it's much easier to clean any top dry
What airbrush are you using please?
micron takumi in this one
@@theartworkshopThank you
Not being rude or critical but don't those lines in the canvas annoy you? If it were me, I would make sure they were gone before even starting. But maybe I'm too fussy lol. Anyway, great work my friend you're the best on UA-cam please keep up the great videos it's a big credit to you and even better that you teach and inspire others well done!
That's not fussy or critical at all- thats a good question. Truth is that yeah, I'd prefer them not to be there but it's actually the bright video lighting that makes them so noticeable. Not all that noticeable in normal lighting or day light. But yeah, sometimes I rush the sanding part of canvas prep and things like this happen. I just move on to the next painting!
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great video! how can i contact you by email?
thanks! just leave me your email here and I'll reach out.
my apologies- I don't think youtube allows you to post an email in the comments. I didn't know this until just now. Just let me know if you replied, because I didn't see anything. I think comments with email addresses might get auto deleted.
@@theartworkshop yes I did reply your comments, can you see it in my page?
@@gaahleristudio I didn't get it. No worries, I just added my business email to the "About" page on my channel. You can reach out to me from there.