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  • @chuckblackart
    @chuckblackart  6 років тому +34

    Alright I've got another question for ya. What's your favorite scene to paint, night or day? I think anything around a sun or moon rising/setting will always be my choice regards of that. I want to do some more night scenes though as I think I've neglected them a bit :D

    • @barbarathompson4132
      @barbarathompson4132 6 років тому +1

      Night, i love the moody blues and playing with shadow and light. I love this coyote painting and I kept telling you to add the tracks, I should've known you wouldn't forget.

    • @tamrynhayne5142
      @tamrynhayne5142 6 років тому

      Night can be so beautiful with the way moonlight touches certain objects. I do love both night and day however.

    • @MrWarthog213
      @MrWarthog213 6 років тому

      an old castle in the moonlight with a lighted coach riding up to
      the gate....

    • @jcsls8
      @jcsls8 6 років тому

      I think if you do more night scenes, it would be neat to see the animals "hidden" ie in the shadows so that you may only see part of them (peeking out from under a tree or what not). Would pull you into the scene because if I were standing there the animal wouldn't likely be right there in front of me.I do like your sunrise / sunset techniques though.

    • @headerie
      @headerie 6 років тому

      Night! I love the nighttime. You could paint a plastic solo cup and it would look great! LOL Paint what speaks to you. That always translates well.

  • @cecilehoare3053
    @cecilehoare3053 6 років тому +33

    I know I've said this before but this has to be one of my most favourite paintings yet! I can't believe how much movement you got into the water, you can almost hear it rushing over the rocks in front of the Coyote! Excellent job Chuck!

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому +1

      Appreciate that a lot, Cecile. Thank you!!!

  • @elaineashdown4012
    @elaineashdown4012 6 років тому +5

    Hi Chuck a very helpful video, as you have taught me to realise that I dont do bad paintings I do paintings I am unhappy with, but using this technique they are paintings in progress and now I just keep going until I am pleased with the result instead of just leaving them aside. Thank you again

  • @wjohnvanpelt9110
    @wjohnvanpelt9110 6 років тому +10

    Thank you for all you do to help us other artists....

  • @matthewthompson555
    @matthewthompson555 5 років тому +1

    I'm about to start the oil painting portion of my first Oil on Acrylic, EVER, based on this channel and Chuck's incredible work and inspiring teaching style. I'm so excited to experience the results first hand!

  • @tracyjohnston88
    @tracyjohnston88 6 років тому

    Thanks for all your tips and beautiful paintings. I'm 70 and haven't painted for 54 years. Now I am painting again as am semi-retired. The grand kids are demanding paintings and my daughters giving me your list of supplies. I feel relaxed and time flies. Thanks again.

  • @maryalicejohnson8291
    @maryalicejohnson8291 6 років тому +1

    Omgoodness! I think this one is my favorite, and my answer to your question is, i love painting the sunrise/sunset, it has taught me allot about shadows, and highlights.. thank you for sharing your amazing piece of art with all of us

  • @grantharper6033
    @grantharper6033 5 років тому

    Speechless! I thought it was awesome before, but now it’s totally alive, I can almost smell the fresh pine and feel the chill,of the cold air and hear the crunch of the snow. I am totally in awe of how you do this.

  • @Dozer167
    @Dozer167 6 років тому +1

    I think your paintings are amazing... you have shown me time and patience.....lots of time and patience.....I’ve slowed myself down and now stand back and view more and not rush my paintings. 👍👍😁

  • @nickymiller3517
    @nickymiller3517 6 років тому

    Loved how you show us your technique for doing the water and the oils. Having the camera close up so we can see your brush strokes helps tremendously! For me, I learn better when I can get up close to see what you’re doing.

  • @markstolley7241
    @markstolley7241 2 роки тому

    Not until I started watching your videos did I realize I could draw and cut out my own templates, loved this painting!

  • @judayaalexander11
    @judayaalexander11 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely beautiful!! ❤

  • @aidanwansbrough7495
    @aidanwansbrough7495 5 років тому

    Both the before and after paintings are amazing! Love your work!

  • @ilustradsn
    @ilustradsn 6 років тому +3

    This is soooo beautiful!!🤩 I love the atmosphere created by the sky on the water and snow 🌲 🐺

  • @chrisr6157
    @chrisr6157 6 років тому +2

    You did such a great job teaching your technique! I learned so much and this inspires me to keep working on my paintings. Thank you for all your hard work putting this together!

  • @Fred-ov5vb
    @Fred-ov5vb 6 років тому

    I've been a fan of your work for quite a while Chuck and have learned a great deal from the techniques you so generously share. What I really admire is how you continue to improve. As skilled as you are, you don't seem to rest on your last success and strive to make the next painting even more captivating. This painting is a prime example!

  • @shelfshelf
    @shelfshelf 6 років тому

    Amazing how much of a difference you made! Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @spectrearts4544
    @spectrearts4544 5 років тому

    This painting is magical ! 🤩

  • @wendyst.germain4482
    @wendyst.germain4482 5 років тому

    I am so glad I found your channel. Loving your tutorials here in Australia.

  • @sthorne526
    @sthorne526 6 років тому

    I agree, Chuck. Moonlight, sunrise, sunset.... especially when painted by Chuck Black. Great tips!

  • @justpassingthrough9887
    @justpassingthrough9887 6 років тому

    Low light winter scenes are my favorite. I started with acrylics about 45 years ago and switched to oils within a couple of months. I haven't painted for around 15 years, but I'm getting the itch again. I know THIS reality is in me.... but until now, I hadn't found any tutorials that would help me achieve the richness that I was striving for. There were always angles and perspectives that seemed wrong. Instead of looking UP into the sky and across the horizon, I felt other artists were looking down. I want trying to achieve a view from an airplane.... because my (inspirational and saved/ waiting for a canvas) photos were all taken with feet on the ground.
    Thanks so much for the simple, easier to comprehend, explanations.

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому

      Appreciate that! I hope you do get back into it again. Perspectives are indeed a tough thing, I think it just takes time I suppose. View from a plane would be cool to master! Anyways thank you and you are welcome!

  • @lopezelba1
    @lopezelba1 6 років тому

    This was my absolute favorite. So beautiful, so peaceful.

  • @irenegalombeck2857
    @irenegalombeck2857 6 років тому

    Hi Chuck. Beautiful finish! You definitely increased the brightness with the oil. It has just enough to make it look so real. I have experienced this landscape in real life and it takes me back to those beautiful memories up north. Thanks for your videos!

  • @flooklh
    @flooklh 6 років тому

    Congratulations!!! I never though it would turn out so much better than it already was...I really didn't think it could get any better. You are an amazing artist. Thank you for sharing your talent. I'm sure many get inspired by your beautiful work, and your optimistic spirit.

  • @lomarenr1598
    @lomarenr1598 6 років тому

    Fabulous, fabulous painting Chuck! I especially loved the way you brightened up the sky and the way you added the stars. I also liked the way you added more interest to the scene by adding the coyote crossing the stream,
    I love this snowy night scene as it invokes the stillness, quietness and peacefulness that’s often missing in a hectic world. I’ve got to say that of all the wonderful paintings you’ve created this has got to be my favourite... thus far. :)

  • @soniareilly5618
    @soniareilly5618 6 років тому +1

    It would be amazing to see that same painting in a summer scene also. You're an amazing artist 👍

  • @maryfreitas6484
    @maryfreitas6484 6 років тому +2

    Beautiful Chuck!!

  • @elizabethnewell898
    @elizabethnewell898 6 років тому

    Absolutely Gorgeous

  • @mohamadjefry9412
    @mohamadjefry9412 6 років тому

    Oh my gosh that it's almost like wallpaper, it's beautiful Chuck

  • @Toofastfourluv
    @Toofastfourluv 6 років тому

    Is there a part one? Always grateful

  • @LocalSlaveHolder
    @LocalSlaveHolder 5 років тому +1

    First time on your channel and WOW!
    This painting looks unbelievable!

  • @ridde911
    @ridde911 6 років тому

    Excellent! I learn so much from you Chuck! Thank you so much for doing this for us new artists! Happy painting and take care.

  • @lyndathibault8195
    @lyndathibault8195 6 років тому

    I love what you do and let me tell you that i speak french and i can follow your videos because your pronounciation is very good. Thank you for helping me whith my paintings.

  • @марияшаргородская-г8с

    You are so talented.. amazing

  • @SPRAYARTEDEN
    @SPRAYARTEDEN 6 років тому

    Wow so so cool

  • @IsabellaM._
    @IsabellaM._ 6 років тому +1

    I've been hesitant about putting in animals or far away people, even because I want them to look real. Thank you for the great tips!

  • @RoxsArt1971
    @RoxsArt1971 10 місяців тому

    beautiful work, amazing!!!

  • @brandonbaldry6304
    @brandonbaldry6304 6 років тому

    Wow great tips thanks Chuck Black for another great video!

  • @jacquelynrayunas9056
    @jacquelynrayunas9056 6 років тому

    Great Video ! You are so good! Love the water. Animals are always a nice addition .

  • @elaineashdown4012
    @elaineashdown4012 6 років тому

    Forgot to mention as I live in the UK where the weather is never ideal for painting so I love the bright sunny Mediterranean paintings, or the lush green fields in the sunlight.

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому +1

      Thanks Elaine! Glad you enjoyed it. I would love to explore that part of the world and do some paintings one day!

  • @marionarmitage860
    @marionarmitage860 6 років тому

    Thank you for another great tutorial. Love this painting...

  • @JeffreyMiddelveld
    @JeffreyMiddelveld 5 років тому

    Really amazing mastering of the skills, love your paitings! Blesses

  • @melindamarie6139
    @melindamarie6139 3 роки тому

    😳 STUNNING!

  • @bluecollarphil7064
    @bluecollarphil7064 5 років тому

    Id love a painting like that, it just brings so many happy emotions to me and I find comfort in that, truly amazing work 🤘🏻

  • @markstolley7241
    @markstolley7241 2 роки тому

    I get caught up in the music selections that you use while painting, they take me to another place where the painting I am working on pulls me into the subject matter, and I have you to thank for that.

  • @reneeharold7335
    @reneeharold7335 5 років тому

    This video is great! So
    original.

  • @myrnalandersartist
    @myrnalandersartist 6 років тому

    Great video! Wonderful instruction and easy to follow. Gave me some great ideas for my next painting!!

  • @kathleenkennedy2175
    @kathleenkennedy2175 6 років тому

    Wow! That really helped me and I loved to hear and see your process! I didn’t see the stars in the original- absolutely love it! Thank you

  • @lomarenr1598
    @lomarenr1598 6 років тому

    Fabulous, fabulous painting Chuck! I especially loved the way you brightened up the sky and the way you added the stars. I also liked that the way you added more interest and life to the scene by adding the coyote crossing the stream.
    I love this snowy night scene as it invokes the stillness, quietness, and peacefulness that’s often missing in a hectic world. I’ve got to say that of all the wonderful paintings you’ve created this has got to be my favorite… thus far :-)

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому

      Thanks Lomaren!! Appreciate all of that and glad you think so! :)

  • @nivescorazza4019
    @nivescorazza4019 6 років тому

    I love sunsets as the colours can vary every single day

  • @tamrynhayne5142
    @tamrynhayne5142 6 років тому

    Thanks Chuck. As always, you're amazing!!!

  • @LadyannMk
    @LadyannMk 5 років тому

    Absolutely stunning work Chuck...I'd love to learn more about your painting techniques😮🌞👍

  • @courtneyj9906
    @courtneyj9906 5 років тому

    This painting came out absolutely beautiful! I love your art, it inspires me to make art even though I'm far from this skill level.

  • @BiologyalwaysWins
    @BiologyalwaysWins 6 років тому +3

    Wicked awesome. A++. You totally HELPED me with my apple issue. Thanks for all you do.😉

  • @pystrykerstaff5378
    @pystrykerstaff5378 6 років тому

    Love your paintings!! I especially loved getting two of them last Christmas!! I’ll be adding this one to my collection as soon as my birthday rolls around!

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому

      Cannot begin to thank you enough! Appreciate your support!

    • @pystrykerstaff5378
      @pystrykerstaff5378 6 років тому

      Chuck Black Art You’re very welcome!

  • @DannySabraArt
    @DannySabraArt 6 років тому

    Love your paintings Chuck! You're an inspiration bro. Keep up the good work!

  • @sharonsigismondi5961
    @sharonsigismondi5961 6 років тому

    I too just adore your work!!! you are amazing

  • @anitagordon4902
    @anitagordon4902 6 років тому

    Hi Chuck. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I like that you share your thought process. You have made me realize that it’s ok to change things throughout the painting. You are very talented and inspiring.

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому

      Most welcome, Anita!! Glad you like it and thank you!

  • @cudanz
    @cudanz 6 років тому

    Loved this lesson! thank you.

  • @yamaha2704
    @yamaha2704 6 років тому

    Wow you really took it to a higher level...sharing your thoughts and processes really is insightful... I hope in my wildest dreams that I am absorbing some of this...I really enjoy your tutorials ... they are very inspirational and you explain everything so nicely .. THANK YOU! From Portland Oregon

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому

      Thank you so much!, you are most welcome! I love to hear the feedback so I appreciate the kind words

  • @chrislittebrant5235
    @chrislittebrant5235 6 років тому

    💗💕💜❤️💖👍☺️ So Beautiful and Serene.. Thank you for sharing Chuck. Take care and God Bless, Chris-Raleigh NC

  • @richsummersart6799
    @richsummersart6799 6 років тому +7

    Chuck, love your work! You inspire me to keep learning, and I am OLD! Hahaha! Thanks for sharing your work and thoughts! ~Rich 👍👍🍻

  • @diania-lu2ew
    @diania-lu2ew Рік тому

    Love it.

  • @jenniferdeloach6023
    @jenniferdeloach6023 6 років тому

    Love it! Thanks! Appreciate your teaching so much. 😊👍

  • @GMammanoArt
    @GMammanoArt 6 років тому +1

    Awesome video! Thank you for sharing

  • @gretchen1931
    @gretchen1931 6 років тому

    You’re amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and cool tricks such as this!!! I did something similar when I painted Van Goh’s yellow chair and wanted to add a cat sitting on it. I painted an orange cat and cut it out, to check for size and to see if I would like it. I like the idea of tracing with the fluid acrylic, I will definitely try this!

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому

      I really like that way of transferring (using paper), easy to play around with prior to committing. AWesome, let me know how it goes! Thank you, Gretchen!

  • @mumfymam
    @mumfymam 6 років тому

    Fabtastic! I'm gonna ha e t be patient with myself so I can do water, that's always my downfall. Thanks once again Chuck! You're a star 🌟

  • @prakashhalolite2185
    @prakashhalolite2185 6 років тому +3

    Thanks for another great tutorial. Please make videos with sunrise.

  • @johnpyro881
    @johnpyro881 6 років тому

    Thanks for the details video keep up the good work

  • @justicenastja7620
    @justicenastja7620 4 роки тому

    Wow.
    Amacing 🥰

  • @mohamadjefry9412
    @mohamadjefry9412 6 років тому

    I'd like to see more your new painting video

  • @thenaturemanadventures
    @thenaturemanadventures 6 років тому

    Amazing transformation! Listening to your thoughts along the way provides great insight into the process. My eyes are drawn to the moment and what will happen next. Thank you for sharing your gift and talent and helping other artists grow.
    ~ The Natureman Gil ~
    😊🍅

  • @jorgevega6143
    @jorgevega6143 6 років тому

    It really helped. A big thank

  • @maryjanejones6858
    @maryjanejones6858 6 років тому

    Beautiful!

  • @Believe30
    @Believe30 6 років тому +2

    Wow! Beautiful Chuck! I never saw anyone transfer a figure (the coyote) the way you did. I always use graphite on the back, but your way seems a lot less messy, and I wondered how you got that glow look before. Now I see it's the white paint from outlining. I gotta try this! Thank you so much Chuck. :-) You really inspire me. Some day I will try oils...

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому +1

      Definitely less messy. I've tried all sorts of transfer papers and such, I've eventually transitioned to this way and I doubt I'll change that. Thank you, it's my pleasure!!

    • @twiztedsynz
      @twiztedsynz 6 років тому

      If I'm doing a painting that I need to draw out first, I actually use watercolor pencils. They let me lay out what I want on the canvas, but when I use acrylics, it blends out easily, and if I need to edit the 'drawing' first, I can just wet my finger and rub it out.

  • @petermarks534
    @petermarks534 6 років тому

    That was a really neat trick to get the coyote into position! Finished painting looks amazing as well!

  • @Meyra97512
    @Meyra97512 6 років тому

    Bless your heart, thank you so much for sharing this! Love that you went in and added some wildlife :)

  • @sandy_the_hippy
    @sandy_the_hippy 6 років тому

    Beautiful piece of art(nearly wrote work, but no... art lol), as per usual. Love the insight into your creative.process, and the evolution of each piece, you give us. It's appreciated sir

  • @ronaldsuter9239
    @ronaldsuter9239 6 років тому

    Cheryl Suter here. I think the idea is FANTASTIC! I will try your suggestions. My paintings are im proving because of you! Thank YOU!

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому

      Love to hear that Ronald, Thank you! It's my pleasure

  • @LinDen7647
    @LinDen7647 6 років тому

    Liked the way you practiced drawing the coyote several times...good idea....

  • @terrysmiley5282
    @terrysmiley5282 6 років тому

    Chuck, what about the coyote foot prints in the snow? I didn't see you put any in there. Hey love your videos, I'm going to attempt to paint a lake with dark water so I'm watching a lot of water videos.

  • @antoniosarcinella1518
    @antoniosarcinella1518 Рік тому

    Hi Chuck, many congratulations for your painting
    I want ask you, if I can, which is the sequence of processing: Middle dark, middle light , very dark and very light?
    I've not understand good the sequence of the tone. Thank a lot, and congratulations again

  • @minsahandicraftscollection1535
    @minsahandicraftscollection1535 3 роки тому

    U r goad gifted 👍👌

  • @LovelyDollsAndToys
    @LovelyDollsAndToys 5 років тому

    You Should Do for The Mountain Shirts.

  • @pocketchoi
    @pocketchoi 4 роки тому

    Respect, Chuck. I should work on my patience first. ;)

  • @DrawingScenery
    @DrawingScenery 6 років тому

    U r just amazing sir!💟💟💟💟💟💟💟😍😍😍😍

  • @GHiddlston
    @GHiddlston 6 років тому

    Bravo Chuck Bravo :)

  • @cindyfisher3149
    @cindyfisher3149 6 років тому

    Chuck, I've just begun painting and LOVE your videos. I've learned a great deal by watching. I hope to get to your level by the time I die, but I'm overwhelmed when I watch you! Did you start painting like this from the beginning? I'm trying to find a good starting point.

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому

      Thanks Cindy great to hear it!! My answer to that is 100% no! My first painting looked exactly like any first timer's should. My solution to getting better was to only paint around the subject matter which I was utterly obsessed with (outdoors,, wildlife).. This allowed me to push through frustrations and failures like it was nothing. Don't get me wrong, I've thrown my fair share of paintings out the window in anger, but that internal passion of mine for the outdoors kept me trying far beyond when others would have given up. So I believe your starting point should be to paint only what you truly love in life outside of the art. :)

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому

      As far as technique, reading your question again.. No, my process is always changing. I just started with acrylics first and used airbrush actually. I would start simple, one kind of paint, and learn about the pigments, the mediums, etc etc.. It all just takes time

  • @cathyeberhardt7356
    @cathyeberhardt7356 6 років тому

    I loved this. When you say you go over the whole painting with oils are you covering everything that's been done in acrylics like the darks of the trees or just the snow?

  • @hazelbrownn
    @hazelbrownn 6 років тому

    Awesome, if i try this would it be ok to spray a varnish over it before it dries. I have heard conflicting views on this, from professional artisits on UA-cam, some seem to think that it is ok.

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому +1

      With acrylics, you're okay within a day or two usually. With oils, it's good to let it cure as much as you can. My advice is wait as long as you can. Most varnish creates a layer that is impermeable to the vapors released from the oils as it dries. Gamblin's gamvar is to some degree permeable however, allowing the oils to "breathe" and dry properly. So I would paint on a gamvar varnish or similar if it was not completely dry. Above all, it should always be dry to the touch prior to any sealant layer. If you paint very thick, you could run into problems with the oils cracking if it's varnished too early. In regards to where the line is drawn on it being too soon or not to varnish, I don't think anyone has a definitive answer hence the conflicting points of views you find.

  • @stevejaquish7226
    @stevejaquish7226 4 роки тому

    Bravo 👏✍️👏

  • @boilianvaiphei8088
    @boilianvaiphei8088 5 років тому

    Sir please tell me how to improve my paintings skills....what equipment s should i use

  • @kenhigh3577
    @kenhigh3577 6 років тому

    Were you doing wet on wet with the water highlights or were you waiting for each Ayer to dry?

  • @sucharitapatra8185
    @sucharitapatra8185 6 років тому

    Hi Chuck. Loved this transformed one vet much. Pls draw a lavender field in moonlight night. It will be great pleasure for me. 💟💟💟💟

  • @skurinski
    @skurinski 5 років тому

    Damn so so good this is my fav one

  • @robertfay1150
    @robertfay1150 6 років тому

    Great !!!!!!

  • @maryseeker7590
    @maryseeker7590 6 років тому

    It reminds me of Thomas Kincaid. Probably should invest in you!

  • @capitus1295
    @capitus1295 5 років тому

    Was going to do a gentle joke that it was perfect except that in all this realism quest you forgot the footprints of the coyote, and then one of the very last frame I see that you added them off-camera
    New to your channel and absolutely fantastic paintings :)
    Any advice on how to smoothen skies like you do here, with only acrylic? Or is oil the only answer?

  • @edwardtheodore1427
    @edwardtheodore1427 3 роки тому

    So? Are you saying I cannot achieve a bright painting with out using oil paint?

  • @rbaczenas
    @rbaczenas 6 років тому

    Hi Chuck, just wondering if you have carpal tunnel, noting the wrist guard? Is there another purpose for it that is art-related? Thanks

    • @chuckblackart
      @chuckblackart  6 років тому

      Hey Bob, nope xrays showed nothing, most likely tendinitis from when I injured it while out in the woods. I've battled sore wrists since I was a teenager while doing more extreme types of activities. strength and flexibility is now a priority for it along with a cortisone shot :)

    • @rbaczenas
      @rbaczenas 6 років тому

      @@chuckblackart Thanks for the quick response, Chuck! I have some sort of tendinitis or soreness in my painting wrist, too. What type of wrist protection is that and is it available over the counter? Thanks!
      Love your videos and your are a fantastic artist and teacher!