i asked my mom for a brush and she said u already have one so i broke it so that she would buy me one more and when she did i fixed the old brush with tape
Me too. I totally agree and I feel like he cut out the breaths between the info -which was great. Perfect speed and lots of information that actually delivered on the topic. If I could vote this video to the top of Reddit on UA-cam -this would be the one. This guy really nailed it.
I'm feeling a bit jealous. I took an oil painting class 8 years ago and been practicing on and off since. I've spent hundreds of hours of researching and watching other videos. This video summarized everything I've covered and MORE in just 10 min. I heavily was researching nontoxic options for paint thinner since i have asthma. I asked the professor, classmates, other artists, the internet. No luck. I resorted to only using linseed oil. But then this guy just gives me the answer... like nothing. Wtf. This is gold.
Our comments reflect much of the same high praise and reasoning. Really like seeing so many artists sharing similar uber positive thoughts and experiences related to this brilliant artists outstanding content! 😁💚💜💙
Same!!! Goes to show that knowledge is only half the work needed, he has a gift with explaining. Its been years since the first time I tried and he gathered it all so well!
Wow, I can't believe you summed up all the basics in 10 minutes - it literally took me months to figure this stuff out on my own when I first started! Very impressive, keep up the amazing content :)
Oh me too! And the drama sometimes! The highs the lows the frustration……. Ha ha. It finally dawned on me lately. Art is like an endeavor such as cooking a great meal or growing some great veggies…..at first you use a cook book……later other dynamics come to the front. A ton if people figure it out. Its not really such a big deal after all. The hyoe and media is what dies that. Example. Im not fond of Picasso…"but according to the powers” hes multi million dollar stuff. Perspective. In some periods artists were in the same catagory as entertainers ….paid low and lower class
Why 11 dislikes? This kid is giving us good information. This is an excellent video for any beginner. I say kid causeI'm so old but this young man is very knowledgable .
Agreed. I am an advanced watercolorist and have never done oil. I have been interested but haven’t found any videos that helped me approach it. I love his videos, super friendly and easy to follow.
Because he is giving inaccurate and outdated information. The colour recommendation is really wrong, try mixing a bright purple with red and ultramarine blue - it’s not going to happen. You need a Cyan type Blue or a Turquoise plus Magenta/Permanent Rose/QuinRose. Try with his colours and then try with my suggestion and see for yourself. Really good colour mixing videos have been made by Scott Naismith and Katie Jobling. Hope this helps! 🖖🏻
I'm a graphic designer, I went to art school in the late 90's early 2000's. I had an 11 week color theory class. We use gouache and the only colors we were allowed to use were magenta, pthalo blue, yellow and black (we could only use the black for mixing grayscale values). I probably painted and cut out over 500 1 inch by 1 inch color swatches over that time. At the time I hated every minute of it. But by the end of that 11 weeks I could create any color possible with just 3 tubes of paint without even thinking about it. It was one of the most valuable classes I've ever taken in regards to my art career. There are a lot of skills to learn to be a good painter, being able to mix colors, understand tints, etc. is a must.
I remember when I was transitioning from pastels to watercolour my teacher only allowed us to use lemon yellow, paynes grey, ultramarine blue and vermillion hue. That was all. For months she'd ask us to paint only using those. I hated it then and cursed her out in my head. Now I know just how good that exercise was for me. I have a lot more colours now but I could mix any colour with the basic ones and that's a really useful skill to have. Colour theory saves lives people.
I haven't painted with oil since the late 80's. I am 74 now and I think it is time to get back to my love of oil painting. Thank you for your crash course. It truly helped me remember what I need to start painting again. Thank you again
I have been avoiding going back to oil because of the mess, drying time, muddy colors, etc... but I did 4 months of acrylics painting everyday. So now I'm ready to try. Like you, I'm 70. Let's do it!
@@Bread_Bug There are two tiers of W&N oil paints. They produce a student quality range, which are cheaper and are called 'Winton Oil Colour' and a more expensive version, which are called 'Artist's Oil Colour. The artist version are pretty high end, but despite being cheaper the winton range are very fine paints too. I've been painting with both types for years, the main difference is the cheaper winton versions tend to be thicker and less runny, and they dry a little faster too. The artist quality range tend to be a little 'stronger' in that it takes more white to lighten them for tints. I know of a couple of very successful professional artists who use winton paints all the time, so be proud of your paints, whatever level! 😊
I just barely tried to paint my first ever oil painting tonight. Ah! I ran into some unexpected difficulties and turned to youtube to figure out what was going on. This video perfectly answered all my questions! Thank you!! Can't wait to check out more of your stuff.
Yes I dabbled in oils as a child but I didn't really understand what I was doing, I think I just used turps most of the time and didn't understand where linseed came into it. I have heaps of colour theory from Acrylics so I am excited to have another go at oils, feels 100% less intimidating after this video
This video should be at the very beginning of the internet. I've spent so much time watching tons of videos that never got close to just giving me these basics. This is just amazing, thank you!
Finally someone on UA-cam that understands we don't have all day. A video I don't need to skip desperately trying to find a nugget of useful knowledge. Amazing. Bravo.
One of the best informative videos that I’ve watched by far. My ADHD causes me to be impatient or get bored quickly because many creators add too many details and it’s hard to keep me personally engaged and interested long enough to get to the information I need to know. You were quick and to the point and didn’t waste time in between the different aspects in oil painting and it was very refreshing to be able to stay engaged, not have to fight myself to pay attention, and be able to finish a video….well finish it at 9 out of 10 minutes at least 😂
Yes I stagnate creatively and beat myself up about what I create, but I guess having a creative eye is kind of a critical one too to make creative decisions, so always going to be worst critic of those decisions, good to give self a break and be proud of trying
This young man has a great future ahead of him. A crash course on anything usually leaves me aggravated, but this was very well produced and not in the least bit annoying. Miracles happen.
I can’t even tell you how many videos I’ve watched to try to learn the information you summed up in a 10 minute video. Over YEARS as an acrylic artist wanting to move into a medium that intimidates me, you’ve given me the confidence to throw myself into oils. Thank you. You’ve got a new fan. 💜
This is the first time I see this video and trust me, as an MFA graduate, I have to give you credit for summing up so much CORRECT information in such a short amount of time. Kuddos to you!
I'm an art student. I only got into oil paint this year, and I've made like....at least 40 paintings this year, numerous sketches and studies and drawings of people... I just painted someone alla prima today. Life is good.
Hey Chris, I just started oil painting this past January and I wanted to say thank you for your great tutorials. I find your videos to be direct, practical, and to-the-point which I appreciate. Keep it going!
Good advice, very good in fact: I'm not so fond of low-odour thinners, though - as you say, they're still toxic. If you can't smell them, though, you tend to forget they're toxic.... I rarely use any solvents at all now; but of course - many do.
Curious about what you said. So you paint with the thick paint as is from the beginning? Or just thin with Linseed oil? Thank you in advance for your reply.
The first time I have had precise instruction on the basics of oil painting and simple colour mixing plus canvases and brushes Thankyou very much I want to get started again after so many years
Super presentation! No bs, right to the point, cover all the most important basics, fast. Thats exactly what i needed. I started oils in hs and continued with'em a few years beyond. Then impatience lead me to acrylics which ive been using some decades. But now i want to go back to the juicy mindfulness of oils and i needed a quick reminder of the basics. Thanks! Love your style! Subscribed.
I appreciate you subtly reminding us to be kind to ourselves and be proud that we tried instead of only being proud of the outcome of the work 💕 I would also like to remind any fellow artist reading what is “not your best work” to you can be a masterpiece to someone else it’s all in perspective so step back and be proud of what light you can bring to others you are a doozy ❤️
Thank you so much, Paint Coach! I just started oil painting and this video gave me in 10 minutes what I could have spent hours learning about in 20 different videos. I appreciate the work that you do!
I just finished an large acrylic painting and decided to try out oils today for the first time. I was so stuck I ran to UA-cam for help and was not disappointed. Thank you for your amazing and clear description. You earned a subscriber🙏
Thank you for your video. I have subscribed and liked. I have been an acrylic painter, Prismacolor painter, graphite drawer and charcoal drawer for many years. Now, I have decided to try my hand at Oil Painting and I came across your video. Thank you for expaining things so completely. Now, let's paint!
I just got some oil paints today with some brush and this video helps me a lot now I can understand oil paints I have no idea why 60 people would dislike this video is very helpful thanks you so much, I can’t believe that a 10 minute video can be so helpful
So helpful. I tend to dive headfirst into things so I got some oils, canvas and paint thinner and just had a go. Absolute chaos ensued that made me want to just throw it all out. This video provided me with the basic knowledge that is not that easily accessible when you're as impatient and scatterbrained as me. It now feels doable again so thank you for that
This is an amazing video. You didn't waste any time with filler like so many other channels. I just started oil painting and this was immensely helpful. You've got a new subscriber!
I just got my 35 piece art kit and it came with OIl Paints! I am going to be studying your videos. I have been working on recovering from PTSD, Anxiety and Depression so art has become my therapy.
I have watched and worked three of your videos today. Have not done a lot of oils before because they never turned out. I love your method of instructions. What got my attention right away was when you said, "You are never too good for Basics". You are so right. Keep up
I’ve taken 3 classes so far so I’m a beginner. This video is a must watch. It touches all the basics and is encouraging also. I look forward to improving, learning from you.
A Crush Course!! Amazing. I'm a retired Photographer..Went to SVA NY.. Pratt Inst, BrklNY and CMA, NYC Graduated..all those years compressed into your Video...Gonna start painting asap..don't feel like 73 anymore. God provided me with this Beautiful and Colorful Island, where I'm living now..and you "The Basics"..? Of course I'm gonna paint!!. Thanks Brother!!...
Thanks for this video. As an experienced watercolour and acrylic painter, I have always been leery of trying oil paints as they always seemed more finicky and difficult. This helped me overcome those fears so I can finally make that leap.
This was great. Every day you learn something new. I've been happily painting with oils about 10 years without ever once using medium. Perhaps it changes the whole game 😆
omg, i’ve only started with oils, and the oil gets really thick and it’s only the base layer so i ordered some paint thinner so yes. i wanted to ask how u thin ur paint? can we use vegetable oils?
@@melsmaybe7014 oh if you asked me, I'm old school and use turpentine. It's very smelly & cheap but it works! But you have to remember keep ventilation on or paint outside if you use that. My friend uses lindseed oil, perhaps you should try that first. But it's very flammable so beware.
Really appreciate the video. Like how you are accepting of several trains of thought to reach a goal. Started acrylics a year ago and wanted to dabble in oils. Bought a set today and canvas is prepping now
Thank you so much for this! I’ve been learning to paint with acrylics and water colours and have been desperate to try oils but found them so daunting with the mediums and the thinners etc I had no idea where to start. This has really simplified it and taken the fear out of it. Thanks again!
Was given some oil Paints for my birthday and haven't used them before thank you so much for these tips for beginners to oil painting I can tell this will be much different than my acrylic Paints. So excited about using these
Thanks! I've been practicing without direction but you been able to explain exactly what I needed to hear. I was about to go back to acrylics or drawing/color pencils. Again, thanks. I didn't know about linseed oil. Yup. I'm that newbie. This is awesome.
Oh my god. The fact that you even thought to bring to light the victory it is in itself to sit down and create something in general is so cool and I've got so much respect for that! I just sat down with a beginner oil painting setup (you know the one, it also has colored pencils underneath it, the one that can absolutely never shut completely once opened and everyone leaves the paints alone due to the intimidation and fear of failure... yeah, that one!) and I'm about to use the provided array of tools that imply "good enough". They've given me the option for fine or bold strokes, very long and seemingly comprised of a choice of about three horse hairs or 5 (depending on your masterpiece) that have been sloppily fastened atop a toothpick and pretty much bound together with some tape and a hopeful heart. While I was investigating my new frontier and inspecting each tool both the small and larger paint brushes all but crumbled to dust in my hands so I already feel like I'm starting from the bottom of the talent spectrum with only upward possibilities. Brushes definitely not worthy of canvas so I am substituting sketch pad paper. Anyways.... This was an extremely informative beginners crash course and I am glad that I took the time to learn a little before diving in. All I wanted was to know some basics for painting with these untouched oil paints that are lying around and I ended up walking away feeling such a sense of pride and a full cup 👌💜
I just starting to paint again after a 40 year hiatus so this was perfect to understand the latest basic supplies to get started. Well done and thanks!
I’m not a painter but I always loved it. I’m not good at nothing but I want to learn how To paint. I feel like you break everything down I will by me some supplies and start my painting journey
hey i have watched your channel for a while now and just want to say congratulations on this great new video. i think this video will blow up. I would have loved to see this video a couple years ago when I was just starting to paint. you covered everything a beginner needs to know. congrats! i wish your channel success.
This was the most concise, thorough and understandable explanation of oil painting I’ve seen. Great job! I know this will help many people pick up a brush and take their first step. I remember needing this type of info when I began.
I'm new to painting and absorbing everything I can about this new found passion. I appreciate your straight forward, just the facts, approach. Subscribed!
Thank you Chris for uploading this valuable information on the basic materials required for successful painting . It showcases the vital tools and mediums needed by aspiring artists to achieve good results . Please do a follow up on basic techniques to practice with .
My gawdz I needed this video so much. I am a tattoo artist and my main tool is graphite but I've been dreaming about paiting for a long time. It got to a point I gathered all the matetials necessary and they had to wait for me for at least a year - I got so intimidated somehow by not knowing how to start. I suppose it's the toxic perfectionist in me that let me question myself everytime I wanted to start but was too afraid to make a mistake. Thanks for this video so much!
Great video with straight up sound advice. Most paints I have are Windsor and Newton oil & Acyrlic along with a few water colour paints as well. I got into painting 2years ago Thanks for the helpful advice 👍
I grew up 6 months of the year on a large farm in western Pennsylvania, then three months in London every year with my Mum and the last three months of the year outside of Oslo Norway on my grandmother’s small farm. Though it might sound glamorous in a way my family were not rich but economically lower middle class. I used whatever oil paint my mum or grandfather could afford to get me. I used farm use turpentine and regular linseed oil. These I taught myself to paint with. It wasn’t until my teen years that I got to use better quality paints and oils and mineral spirits. I painted mostly indoors and gave no thought to any damage from using my materials. I still at 70 years of age feel an evocative sense of remembrance at the scent of regular old turpentine and linseed oil.
You are an excellent teacher. I love your style and your voice. I was a Marketing Teacher for 35 years, and I can tell you that you are great! I will keep learning from you! Thank you!
I like this so much, I like the way you get straight to the point, quick, precise and clear without loads of time wasting waffle which is the usual thing to expect on "how to " youtube videos, I am a watercolour and acrylic painter, that wants to repair a damaged oil painting that belonged to my parents. it's not a a valuable item, just sentimental and was going to the dump so I am determined to restore it. I realise I have a lot to learn before I can even begin!
Assanine duplicitous information!!! - You just can NOT rush knowledge about oil painting let alone the true understanding of its application! Like "Old Masters" it takes years!
You are a great teacher; the best teachers take complicated content and make it understandable. You do that. I just discovered you and boy am I excited! Thank you!
Iv been wanting to get into oil paining but all then I ended up going down a never ending rabbit hole of info and got overwhelmed . This sums up everything so freaking well, thank you sooo much. This definitely makes me feel confident to start oil paining
Hi Chris, great advice and very helpful. I like the ‘Crash Course’ delivery and think a similar vid on things like Tone, Contrast & Value would be most welcomed. Thanks for sharing your experience. PJ
I have always wanted to use oil paints and I have recently received my first set. When I had talk about oil painting my teachers and other students told me that they were super difficult to use and that I wouldn’t like them because they know I mainly used acrylic and alcohol markers. My family and partner on the other hand knows that I want to use every and all types of art ranging from clay, wood, metal, and all types of paint. I won’t lie but I was still scared to use oil paints until I found this channel. I feel a bit more confident now and am really excited to get started!! :)
Another great video, Chris! Lots of info in a short, concise lesson. I’ve been painting for a couple of years and still learned things. I’m still a bit confused why straight paint would go over the top of paint + linseed oil. Wouldn’t the latter be fatter (pun by accident 😛)? Cheers!
Jeej oil painting. I ordered oil and acrylic paints today from Pebeo. I am just learning so i don,t need expensive oil or acrylic paints. I love this video
I need your help Please! Today I went to the new art store and I accidentally bought Windsor and Newton Artisan Water oil paint. I didn’t know that they even existed . So the colours I have are (half real oil paint,) and ( half Windsor and Newton Artisan water oils ) . The water oils can be cleaned with water,but can I paint one section with that,and use the other oil paint on the same canvas? I’m doing a seascape. I’ve done the sky already. I’m also used to Gamblin gel which is an amazing medium but they don’t sell it . I have both Gamblin and linseed oil. Or should I keep the two oil paints separate because one is cleaned with water . The store could not elaborate on this because I actually thought I was buying real oils . What do you think ? Should I do layer of gesso on cheap canvas, or just use burnt sienna. I have the colours you mentioned in regular oils but the colours I really wanted for the sea are the water oils artisan. 🤷♀️ . Thanks so much ! ❤️🇨🇦
Just saw your self portrait on reddit (sorry, I don't sign in to reddit anymore so can't upvote) and wanted to say that it was extremely good. Nice work, sir.
UA-cam algorithm is doing it's job today. Walmart was getting rid of a ton of these small canvases (about the size of a textbook). They were in three packs for a $1.49. I bought all nine dollars worth thinking of perhaps doing some painting. (Or give them away for Christmas if I get too lazy.) This is exactly the video I needed to see. Very informative, I've never been told the basics of it. For some reason, last time I looked for a video with all these details, I couldn't find one. Thank you for the information!
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I have seen this! And we do know you exist! Thank you so much for sharing the love of our company with your followers!
Best brushes around!
Love Love your watercolor brushes too!
how to get rid of smell if canvas after painting?
I just bought your brushes from this recommendation as has my dad 😀
Yoo please sponsor this man, he's been giving you so much free promotion! You can see the passion in his videos of his love for your brushes XD
To clean your brushes, you gotta "beat the devil out of them"
Bob is that you !
Oh I miss him 🥺
Says Bob Ross, lover of life and squirrels oh yes and painting.
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Me too😪😪😪
I use Murphy oil soap. The paint melts of -even if you forgot a brush.' brushes are clean!
2:25 "now remember, you don't need as many brushes as you think"
me, sitting next to my cup full of dozens of brushes i've amassed over the years:
Me sitting in front of my 9 new oil brushes
👁👄👁
i asked my mom for a brush and she said u already have one so i broke it so that she would buy me one more and when she did i fixed the old brush with tape
@Colgate The Hedgehog lol
Can never have too many brushes lol
@@yaffahartman7622 mood
This may sound weird but I really like the "speed" of how you talk. >.< Not too fast and not annoyingly slow that I have to change the playback speed.
Omg that's what I was thinking
Me too. I totally agree and I feel like he cut out the breaths between the info -which was great. Perfect speed and lots of information that actually delivered on the topic. If I could vote this video to the top of Reddit on UA-cam -this would be the one. This guy really nailed it.
If I understand him I really understand Ingles, surprised that I did every word
Too right- and the lack of “um”s and “er”s is so refreshing on youtoob. Consider me subscribed.
OMG YESS
I'm feeling a bit jealous. I took an oil painting class 8 years ago and been practicing on and off since. I've spent hundreds of hours of researching and watching other videos. This video summarized everything I've covered and MORE in just 10 min. I heavily was researching nontoxic options for paint thinner since i have asthma. I asked the professor, classmates, other artists, the internet. No luck. I resorted to only using linseed oil. But then this guy just gives me the answer... like nothing. Wtf. This is gold.
Our comments reflect much of the same high praise and reasoning. Really like seeing so many artists sharing similar uber positive thoughts and experiences related to this brilliant artists outstanding content! 😁💚💜💙
Same!!! Goes to show that knowledge is only half the work needed, he has a gift with explaining. Its been years since the first time I tried and he gathered it all so well!
I use baby oil to clean my brushes .
Wow, I can't believe you summed up all the basics in 10 minutes - it literally took me months to figure this stuff out on my own when I first started! Very impressive, keep up the amazing content :)
Glad it helped!
Oh me too! And the drama sometimes! The highs the lows the frustration……. Ha ha. It finally dawned on me lately. Art is like an endeavor such as cooking a great meal or growing some great veggies…..at first you use a cook book……later other dynamics come to the front. A ton if people figure it out. Its not really such a big deal after all. The hyoe and media is what dies that. Example. Im not fond of Picasso…"but according to the powers” hes multi million dollar stuff. Perspective. In some periods artists were in the same catagory as entertainers ….paid low and lower class
Same here 😄
@@paintcoachsir why did you recommend toxic chemicals in the first 40 seconds of the video?
L@
Why 11 dislikes? This kid is giving us good information. This is an excellent video for any beginner. I say kid causeI'm so old but this young man is very knowledgable .
Aw, some people are so mean. This is a really good video, how could anyone dislike it?!!
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Agreed. I am an advanced watercolorist and have never done oil. I have been interested but haven’t found any videos that helped me approach it. I love his videos, super friendly and easy to follow.
Because he is giving inaccurate and outdated information. The colour recommendation is really wrong, try mixing a bright purple with red and ultramarine blue - it’s not going to happen. You need a Cyan type Blue or a Turquoise plus Magenta/Permanent Rose/QuinRose. Try with his colours and then try with my suggestion and see for yourself. Really good colour mixing videos have been made by Scott Naismith and Katie Jobling. Hope this helps! 🖖🏻
"honor the effort" im gonna keep that in mind the next i practice my art
Or practice anything really!
I'm a graphic designer, I went to art school in the late 90's early 2000's. I had an 11 week color theory class. We use gouache and the only colors we were allowed to use were magenta, pthalo blue, yellow and black (we could only use the black for mixing grayscale values). I probably painted and cut out over 500 1 inch by 1 inch color swatches over that time. At the time I hated every minute of it. But by the end of that 11 weeks I could create any color possible with just 3 tubes of paint without even thinking about it. It was one of the most valuable classes I've ever taken in regards to my art career. There are a lot of skills to learn to be a good painter, being able to mix colors, understand tints, etc. is a must.
I remember when I was transitioning from pastels to watercolour my teacher only allowed us to use lemon yellow, paynes grey, ultramarine blue and vermillion hue. That was all. For months she'd ask us to paint only using those. I hated it then and cursed her out in my head. Now I know just how good that exercise was for me. I have a lot more colours now but I could mix any colour with the basic ones and that's a really useful skill to have. Colour theory saves lives people.
I haven't painted with oil since the late 80's. I am 74 now and I think it is time to get back to my love of oil painting. Thank you for your crash course. It truly helped me remember what I need to start painting again. Thank you again
❤ I love that you are going back to painting!!
I love your passion 🎉😊
I have been avoiding going back to oil because of the mess, drying time, muddy colors, etc... but I did 4 months of acrylics painting everyday. So now I'm ready to try. Like you, I'm 70. Let's do it!
not me thinking winsor and newton was a high end brand lol
same😭🤧
Lmao i thought that was only mee
@@wdcurry111 it’s more mid tier their are other bands that are much more expensive
I was so proud to have winsor and newton paint until this vid lmfao
@@Bread_Bug There are two tiers of W&N
oil paints.
They produce a student quality range, which are cheaper and are called 'Winton Oil Colour' and a more expensive version, which are called 'Artist's Oil Colour.
The artist version are pretty high end, but despite being cheaper the winton range are very fine paints too.
I've been painting with both types for years, the main difference is the cheaper winton versions tend to be thicker and less runny, and they dry a little faster too. The artist quality range tend to be a little 'stronger' in that it takes more white to lighten them for tints.
I know of a couple of very successful professional artists who use winton paints all the time, so be proud of your paints, whatever level! 😊
If all beginner tutorial videos were this comprehensive and articulate the world would be a better place.
I just barely tried to paint my first ever oil painting tonight. Ah! I ran into some unexpected difficulties and turned to youtube to figure out what was going on. This video perfectly answered all my questions! Thank you!! Can't wait to check out more of your stuff.
You can do it!
You are great! Fast, but easy to understand. Loved it
If I draw my room and paint it on canvas, will it get painted irl via magick? Does anyone have an experience like that? Thanks
I have not even started painting yet but found this so informative.
Same here! And I agree
Excellent. Now - get started!🥰
Yes I dabbled in oils as a child but I didn't really understand what I was doing, I think I just used turps most of the time and didn't understand where linseed came into it. I have heaps of colour theory from Acrylics so I am excited to have another go at oils, feels 100% less intimidating after this video
This video should be at the very beginning of the internet. I've spent so much time watching tons of videos that never got close to just giving me these basics. This is just amazing, thank you!
Art of Def is good too, simple straight up explanations, check him out too.
It would make that closer to possible if everyone liked followed and shared.
Finally someone on UA-cam that understands we don't have all day. A video I don't need to skip desperately trying to find a nugget of useful knowledge. Amazing. Bravo.
One of the best informative videos that I’ve watched by far. My ADHD causes me to be impatient or get bored quickly because many creators add too many details and it’s hard to keep me personally engaged and interested long enough to get to the information I need to know.
You were quick and to the point and didn’t waste time in between the different aspects in oil painting and it was very refreshing to be able to stay engaged, not have to fight myself to pay attention, and be able to finish a video….well finish it at 9 out of 10 minutes at least 😂
Love you Kelsey 💗
Great, really well articulated comment. Thank you, your words speak for myself and no doubt many others , Bless 💚💜💙💞 Bellè ~Australia xxx
Agreed 100%! So grateful for this concise, incredibly informative content! No fluff just pure, rapid fire, practical info. Instantly subscribed🙏🏼💓
Thanks man for the last part about respecting your own effort and not feeling dejected. It has happened with me all the time.
Honor the effort!
Yes I stagnate creatively and beat myself up about what I create, but I guess having a creative eye is kind of a critical one too to make creative decisions, so always going to be worst critic of those decisions, good to give self a break and be proud of trying
This young man has a great future ahead of him. A crash course on anything usually leaves me aggravated, but this was very well produced and not in the least bit annoying. Miracles happen.
I can’t even tell you how many videos I’ve watched to try to learn the information you summed up in a 10 minute video. Over YEARS as an acrylic artist wanting to move into a medium that intimidates me, you’ve given me the confidence to throw myself into oils. Thank you. You’ve got a new fan. 💜
Same!
why is this more than I learned in my university painting class.......
This is the first time I see this video and trust me, as an MFA graduate, I have to give you credit for summing up so much CORRECT information in such a short amount of time. Kuddos to you!
I'm an art student. I only got into oil paint this year, and I've made like....at least 40 paintings this year, numerous sketches and studies and drawings of people... I just painted someone alla prima today. Life is good.
Hey Chris, I just started oil painting this past January and I wanted to say thank you for your great tutorials. I find your videos to be direct, practical, and to-the-point which I appreciate. Keep it going!
You are very welcome
I learned more about oil painting in these 10minutes, than I learned in the last 10 random videos I watched before this combined. Thank you so much.
"Honor the effort"... Best lesson ever!
One of the most complete and concise videos I’ve seen on oil painting. Well done.
Good advice, very good in fact: I'm not so fond of low-odour thinners, though - as you say, they're still toxic. If you can't smell them, though, you tend to forget they're toxic.... I rarely use any solvents at all now; but of course - many do.
Curious about what you said. So you paint with the thick paint as is from the beginning? Or just thin with Linseed oil? Thank you in advance for your reply.
Gamsol claims "odor components" to be harmful and because it's very refined it way less harmful if used properly (do not drink or work in a submarine)
The first time I have had precise instruction on the basics of oil painting and simple colour mixing plus canvases and brushes Thankyou very much I want to get started again after so many years
Super presentation! No bs, right to the point, cover all the most important basics, fast. Thats exactly what i needed. I started oils in hs and continued with'em a few years beyond. Then impatience lead me to acrylics which ive been using some decades. But now i want to go back to the juicy mindfulness of oils and i needed a quick reminder of the basics. Thanks! Love your style! Subscribed.
Clear, concise explanation without the waffle or repetition that bogs down most tutorial videos. Excellent.
I appreciate you subtly reminding us to be kind to ourselves and be proud that we tried instead of only being proud of the outcome of the work 💕 I would also like to remind any fellow artist reading what is “not your best work” to you can be a masterpiece to someone else it’s all in perspective so step back and be proud of what light you can bring to others you are a doozy ❤️
Thank you so much, Paint Coach! I just started oil painting and this video gave me in 10 minutes what I could have spent hours learning about in 20 different videos. I appreciate the work that you do!
Glad I could help!
I just finished an large acrylic painting and decided to try out oils today for the first time. I was so stuck I ran to UA-cam for help and was not disappointed. Thank you for your amazing and clear description. You earned a subscriber🙏
Thank you for your video. I have subscribed and liked. I have been an acrylic painter, Prismacolor painter, graphite drawer and charcoal drawer for many years. Now, I have decided to try my hand at Oil Painting and I came across your video. Thank you for expaining things so completely. Now, let's paint!
I just got some oil paints today with some brush and this video helps me a lot now I can understand oil paints I have no idea why 60 people would dislike this video is very helpful thanks you so much, I can’t believe that a 10 minute video can be so helpful
Finally someone who realizes you only need the primary colors (and white and black)
No black dude. Just primaries and white
Yellow ochre is good to have too
A nice black can be made with ultramarine blue and raw umber.
So helpful. I tend to dive headfirst into things so I got some oils, canvas and paint thinner and just had a go. Absolute chaos ensued that made me want to just throw it all out. This video provided me with the basic knowledge that is not that easily accessible when you're as impatient and scatterbrained as me. It now feels doable again so thank you for that
This is an amazing video. You didn't waste any time with filler like so many other channels. I just started oil painting and this was immensely helpful. You've got a new subscriber!
I just got my 35 piece art kit and it came with OIl Paints! I am going to be studying your videos. I have been working on recovering from PTSD, Anxiety and Depression so art has become my therapy.
I did a little bit of oil painting 4 or 5 years ago but needed a refresher. This was absolutely perfect! Thank you!
You're compassion and generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Thank you man..... I was discouraged by my failures.....the statement at the end meant a lot
I have watched and worked three of your videos today. Have not done a lot of oils before because they never turned out. I love your method of instructions. What got my attention right away was when you said, "You are never too good for Basics". You are so right. Keep up
I’ve taken 3 classes so far so I’m a beginner. This video is a must watch. It touches all the basics and is encouraging also. I look forward to improving, learning from you.
A Crush Course!! Amazing.
I'm a retired Photographer..Went to SVA NY.. Pratt Inst, BrklNY and CMA, NYC Graduated..all those years compressed into your Video...Gonna start painting asap..don't feel like 73 anymore. God provided me with this Beautiful and Colorful Island, where I'm living now..and you "The Basics"..? Of course I'm gonna paint!!. Thanks Brother!!...
Brilliantly simple! Which I’d seen this when I first started out. Excellent my man! 🤘
Wish....
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for this video. As an experienced watercolour and acrylic painter, I have always been leery of trying oil paints as they always seemed more finicky and difficult. This helped me overcome those fears so I can finally make that leap.
This was great. Every day you learn something new. I've been happily painting with oils about 10 years without ever once using medium. Perhaps it changes the whole game 😆
omg, i’ve only started with oils, and the oil gets really thick and it’s only the base layer so i ordered some paint thinner so yes. i wanted to ask how u thin ur paint? can we use vegetable oils?
@@melsmaybe7014 oh if you asked me, I'm old school and use turpentine. It's very smelly & cheap but it works! But you have to remember keep ventilation on or paint outside if you use that. My friend uses lindseed oil, perhaps you should try that first. But it's very flammable so beware.
Ii fiend myself saying to myself every time; "this guy is so good."
You are one of the most straightforward, sweet & TALENTED people out there.
Really appreciate the video. Like how you are accepting of several trains of thought to reach a goal.
Started acrylics a year ago and wanted to dabble in oils. Bought a set today and canvas is prepping now
Followed your tips, and a few tips from another artist, and have turned a few cool pieces out.
This video is probably the easiest to understand and one of the most informative yet simple videos on oil painting. I really appreciate it, great work
This is the most helpful video on oil painting I've ever seen.It's so well explained that it makes it seem so easy.Thank you so much! You're amazing!
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you so much for this! I’ve been learning to paint with acrylics and water colours and have been desperate to try oils but found them so daunting with the mediums and the thinners etc I had no idea where to start. This has really simplified it and taken the fear out of it. Thanks again!
I love your video! I've had "painter's block" for years, this definitely helps getting me started. :) Quick and super informative video
Was given some oil Paints for my birthday and haven't used them before thank you so much for these tips for beginners to oil painting I can tell this will be much different than my acrylic Paints. So excited about using these
I use greaseproof paper as disposable pallettes. A lot cheaper than the art stuff and does the job😎
How do u feel about parchment paper or a picture frame?
@@MariaLopez-jd4tt I had the same thought but then found my holy grail - glass cutting boards.
Good tip!
Man, thanks. You dont know how much you helped me right now.
"they probably don't know I exit"😂😂💜
I have been wanting to get into oil painting but didn't know the materials I needed. This video is everything I've needed to get started. Thank you!
Thanks! I've been practicing without direction but you been able to explain exactly what I needed to hear. I was about to go back to acrylics or drawing/color pencils. Again, thanks. I didn't know about linseed oil. Yup. I'm that newbie. This is awesome.
Oh my god. The fact that you even thought to bring to light the victory it is in itself to sit down and create something in general is so cool and I've got so much respect for that!
I just sat down with a beginner oil painting setup (you know the one, it also has colored pencils underneath it, the one that can absolutely never shut completely once opened and everyone leaves the paints alone due to the intimidation and fear of failure... yeah, that one!) and I'm about to use the provided array of tools that imply "good enough". They've given me the option for fine or bold strokes, very long and seemingly comprised of a choice of about three horse hairs or 5 (depending on your masterpiece) that have been sloppily fastened atop a toothpick and pretty much bound together with some tape and a hopeful heart. While I was investigating my new frontier and inspecting each tool both the small and larger paint brushes all but crumbled to dust in my hands so I already feel like I'm starting from the bottom of the talent spectrum with only upward possibilities. Brushes definitely not worthy of canvas so I am substituting sketch pad paper. Anyways.... This was an extremely informative beginners crash course and I am glad that I took the time to learn a little before diving in. All I wanted was to know some basics for painting with these untouched oil paints that are lying around and I ended up walking away feeling such a sense of pride and a full cup 👌💜
I just starting to paint again after a 40 year hiatus so this was perfect to understand the latest basic supplies to get started. Well done and thanks!
I’m not a painter but I always loved it. I’m not good at nothing but I want to learn how
To paint. I feel like you break everything down I will by me some supplies and start my painting journey
hey i have watched your channel for a while now and just want to say congratulations on this great new video. i think this video will blow up. I would have loved to see this video a couple years ago when I was just starting to paint. you covered everything a beginner needs to know. congrats! i wish your channel success.
Thanks! That was my thought when making it. I wanted the video I wish I had years ago
This was the most concise, thorough and understandable explanation of oil painting I’ve seen. Great job! I know this will help many people pick up a brush and take their first step. I remember needing this type of info when I began.
Chris, I feel as though I’ve struck gold. Your videos are simple, informative and encouraging. I’m going to watch every one of them. Thank you.
You struck crimson yellow. lol
Thank you at 9:00 really help me out DON'T be afraid you're Fail ❤❤❤
I'm new to painting and absorbing everything I can about this new found passion. I appreciate your straight forward, just the facts, approach. Subscribed!
Thank you Chris for uploading this valuable information on the basic materials required for successful painting . It showcases the vital tools and mediums needed by aspiring artists to achieve good results . Please do a follow up on basic techniques to practice with .
Wish everyone spoke at your speed. Perfect pace
Thank you for your support and encouraging words Chris.
You did a great job giving a short overview of oil paint. I love painting with oils 💕
Thank you so much!
My gawdz I needed this video so much. I am a tattoo artist and my main tool is graphite but I've been dreaming about paiting for a long time. It got to a point I gathered all the matetials necessary and they had to wait for me for at least a year - I got so intimidated somehow by not knowing how to start. I suppose it's the toxic perfectionist in me that let me question myself everytime I wanted to start but was too afraid to make a mistake.
Thanks for this video so much!
I HAVE SEARCHED EVERYWHERE BUT YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO EXPLAINED HOW TO OIL PAINT PERFECTLY YOU HAVE REALLY HELPED ME THANKYOU😭😭😭😭
Great video with straight up sound advice. Most paints I have are Windsor and Newton oil & Acyrlic along with a few water colour paints as well. I got into painting 2years ago Thanks for the helpful advice 👍
I grew up 6 months of the year on a large farm in western Pennsylvania, then three months in London every year with my Mum and the last three months of the year outside of Oslo Norway on my grandmother’s small farm. Though it might sound glamorous in a way my family were not rich but economically lower middle class. I used whatever oil paint my mum or grandfather could afford to get me. I used farm use turpentine and regular linseed oil. These I taught myself to paint with. It wasn’t until my teen years that I got to use better quality paints and oils and mineral spirits. I painted mostly indoors and gave no thought to any damage from using my materials. I still at 70 years of age feel an evocative sense of remembrance at the scent of regular old turpentine and linseed oil.
You are an excellent teacher. I love your style and your voice. I was a Marketing Teacher for 35 years, and I can tell you that you are great! I will keep learning from you! Thank you!
wow this is the best oil paint video for beginners thank you, it is so inclusive
Glad you think so!
Invaluable service Iam 44 and just bought the gear. Thank you for your time and information
I love using paint thinner to help blend oil pastels
I like this so much, I like the way you get straight to the point, quick, precise and clear without loads of time wasting waffle which is the usual thing to expect on "how to " youtube videos, I am a watercolour and acrylic painter, that wants to repair a damaged oil painting that belonged to my parents. it's not a a valuable item, just sentimental and was going to the dump so I am determined to restore it. I realise I have a lot to learn before I can even begin!
Such an informative video, I want to start painting and I give oil paint a try, but they seemed so intimidating!! This video is very helpful!!!
Assanine duplicitous information!!! - You just can NOT rush knowledge about oil painting let alone the true understanding of its application! Like "Old Masters" it takes years!
I love that quotation at the beginning 🤘💙
You are a great teacher; the best teachers take complicated content and make it understandable. You do that. I just discovered you and boy am I excited! Thank you!
I needed this and it came right on time!!! Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
Iv been wanting to get into oil paining but all then I ended up going down a never ending rabbit hole of info and got overwhelmed . This sums up everything so freaking well, thank you sooo much. This definitely makes me feel confident to start oil paining
Hi Chris, great advice and very helpful. I like the ‘Crash Course’ delivery and think a similar vid on things like Tone, Contrast & Value would be most welcomed. Thanks for sharing your experience. PJ
Great suggestion!
I have always wanted to use oil paints and I have recently received my first set. When I had talk about oil painting my teachers and other students told me that they were super difficult to use and that I wouldn’t like them because they know I mainly used acrylic and alcohol markers. My family and partner on the other hand knows that I want to use every and all types of art ranging from clay, wood, metal, and all types of paint. I won’t lie but I was still scared to use oil paints until I found this channel. I feel a bit more confident now and am really excited to get started!! :)
Another great video, Chris! Lots of info in a short, concise lesson. I’ve been painting for a couple of years and still learned things. I’m still a bit confused why straight paint would go over the top of paint + linseed oil. Wouldn’t the latter be fatter (pun by accident 😛)? Cheers!
I get this question a lot and straight paint is the fastest. I think people associate oil with fat bc of food and get confused hahah
Jeej oil painting. I ordered oil and acrylic paints today from Pebeo. I am just learning so i don,t need expensive oil or acrylic paints. I love this video
I need your help Please! Today I went to the new art store and I accidentally bought Windsor and Newton Artisan
Water oil paint. I didn’t know that they even existed . So the colours I have are (half real oil paint,) and ( half Windsor and Newton Artisan water oils ) . The water oils can be cleaned with water,but can I paint one section with that,and use the other oil paint on the same canvas? I’m doing a seascape. I’ve done the sky already.
I’m also used to Gamblin gel which is an amazing medium but they don’t sell it . I have both Gamblin and linseed oil. Or should I keep the two oil paints separate because one is cleaned with water . The store could not elaborate on this because I actually thought I was buying real oils . What do you think ?
Should I do layer of gesso on cheap canvas, or just use burnt sienna.
I have the colours you mentioned in regular oils but the colours I really wanted for the sea are the water oils artisan. 🤷♀️ . Thanks so much ! ❤️🇨🇦
I just asked this to a store where I ordered my water oils. And they mentioned it can absolutely be used with regular oil paints.
Great, because Paint Coach covered everything quickly from the start.
Just saw your self portrait on reddit (sorry, I don't sign in to reddit anymore so can't upvote) and wanted to say that it was extremely good. Nice work, sir.
"Honor the effort" is a powerful statement. Love to live by that. Also- 3:10 was not lost on me 😂
I know dats right hunnay! 1:14 💁🏿♀️
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UA-cam algorithm is doing it's job today. Walmart was getting rid of a ton of these small canvases (about the size of a textbook). They were in three packs for a $1.49. I bought all nine dollars worth thinking of perhaps doing some painting. (Or give them away for Christmas if I get too lazy.) This is exactly the video I needed to see. Very informative, I've never been told the basics of it. For some reason, last time I looked for a video with all these details, I couldn't find one. Thank you for the information!
Hi Chris. I have trouble with greens when I’m doing landscapes. Should far away trees be dark or light I am a new painter. Thank you and stay safe
They will be lighter and less saturated in color.