The Twelve Keys to Create Great Paintings -What Every Artist Should Know

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  • Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
  • The Twelve Keys to Create Great Paintings - What Every Artist Should Know. In this Video Stefan Baumann goes through the 12 fundamental keys that artist should know to create art that is powerful and expressive. from drawing, color, perspective, brush strokes, edges, concept, a focal point, composition, values, and much more. If you paint Plein Air or alla prima this video is a must!
    Inspiring Millions to paint outdoors This video is about Touch Move and Inspire. Get a free Book at his website www.StefanBaumann.com.
    The paintings of Stefan Baumann reveal the true spirit of nature by transporting the viewer to distant lands that have gone unseen and undisturbed. With the huge success of Baumann’s weekly PBS television series “The Grand View: America’s National Parks through the Eyes of an Artist,” millions of people witness for themselves the magic Stefan portrays on canvas, his passion for nature and the American landscape. By distilling his love of nature into a luminous painting of brilliant, saturated color that transcends conventional landscape and wildlife art, Baumann has captured the hearts and imaginations of a generation. Each painting becomes an experience rather than merely a picture - a vivid manifestation of his special and personal union with nature and the outdoor world. Through his mastery of light, color and artful composition, Baumann invites you to experience nature in its purity. It is no wonder that for many years distinguished American collectors, including former presidents and financial icons, have sought out his work.
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  • @kathleenhutter4412
    @kathleenhutter4412 2 роки тому +10

    "Choose your central focal point before you start painting. Envision your painting finished and framed, up on a wall in a beautiful home. If it's not worthy of painting, don't paint it" Thank you Stefan, this was just what I needed before beginning today. Love you! ❤

  • @mkAYY825
    @mkAYY825 5 років тому +119

    for reference
    1. Concept (2:20)
    2. Focal point (5:00)
    3. Composition (8:10)
    4. Values (9:47)
    5. Color (11:43)
    6. Brush strokes (13:01)
    7. Edges (15:20)
    8. Transitions (18:24)
    9. Drawing (20:00)
    10.Perspective (25:49)
    11.Horizon (28:40)
    12.Memorization (34:30)

  • @mischabe3
    @mischabe3 5 років тому +6

    Drawing negative space is a fantastic way to learn to draw. I once did a drawing of a knight in a shiny armour on a horseback, very complicated drawing, upside down. I didn’t try to draw the knight in a shiny armour on a horseback. All I concentrated on was drawing different shapes. And guess what. When I finished it and turn the drawing around, voila! There was a perfect drawing of the knight on a horseback.

  • @AleadaA
    @AleadaA 3 роки тому +1

    "We love you Molly", I love Stefan Baumann's lectures, I always learn no matter how much I listen to them because I need to internalize the information so it becomes part of my thinking when I paint.

  • @jackcracker9893
    @jackcracker9893 5 років тому +6

    1. Concept
    2. Central focal point
    3. Composition (law of 3rds)
    4. Value
    5. Color
    6. Brush strokes
    7. Edged
    8. Transitions
    9. Drawing
    10. Perspective (linear and ariel)
    11. Horizon
    12. Memorization
    But don't take my word for it.. Take it from the master himself 🙏
    Thank you very much sir

    • @Jay_Sullivan
      @Jay_Sullivan 5 років тому

      I would say it’s a rule of thirds, not a law.

    • @jackcracker9893
      @jackcracker9893 5 років тому

      @@Jay_Sullivan ~ hey you better look out or they'll arrest you

  • @ArtistWizardry
    @ArtistWizardry 5 років тому +6

    #1 is so nice. Start with the end in mind. My paintings in heavy, wide, gold and elaborate frames, hanging in gorgeous homes or buildings with floor to ceiling windows, looking out to expansive views... ahh, that feels so nice. I must paint these many, jaw dropping, gorgeous paintings!

    • @pjlewisful
      @pjlewisful 5 років тому +1

      Zarah, I love your lovely take-away from this. It's wonderful.

    • @lisamariebee6561
      @lisamariebee6561 3 роки тому

      Love it

  • @CharleyWang
    @CharleyWang 5 років тому +2

    I traveled with 10 painters for 10 days. Drew a lot of landscape paintings. Very helpful. Your painting skills are very helpful to me, thank you! After returning, I released four travel painting videos.

  • @-zephyressence-2018
    @-zephyressence-2018 5 років тому +8

    Currently, digital painting is the only form of painting I can afford since I don't run out of supplies that way. BUT, I have my French box easel eagerly awaiting the day I buy my first oil paints for fabulous outdoor adventures and hands on practice. Your content here on UA-cam really helps flame that desire even more that it already is presently.
    And for the time being, I'll adopt your painting methods into digital artworks. :)
    I really enjoy your videos, you're an incredible teacher and I highly value the knowledge you share. Thank you very much for this channel. You're a fantastic artist and teacher. :)

  • @tumblingrosesstudio
    @tumblingrosesstudio Рік тому

    Best art teacher EVER

  • @annacoribioanna
    @annacoribioanna 5 років тому +5

    Thank you Stefan actually the intros and your voice are so soothing...honestly when I am stressed or depressed I come to see your videos and hear you talk
    about art its so calming and brings me so much joy

  • @irlynda5836
    @irlynda5836 5 років тому +15

    I’m SO excited!!! This month for my birthday my wonderful husband is buying my can light and making my still life box. The exciting part is NEXT month, July 2019, I get to start my distance classes with Stephan. I’d dance like Snoopy if I still had the legs for it.

    • @aganiemiec38
      @aganiemiec38 5 років тому +4

      It is worth having phone coaching with Stefan. I'm saying it for my own experience - started with him last summer.

    • @artriot4758
      @artriot4758 5 років тому +1

      You are going to LOVE it!

  • @trisht5064
    @trisht5064 5 років тому +10

    Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much Stefan 👍i never fail to learn from your lessons keep them coming ☺

  • @trishstafford8256
    @trishstafford8256 5 років тому +8

    Thankyou Stefan, you have a real gift for teaching and inspiring

  • @charlespeterson4438
    @charlespeterson4438 4 роки тому +2

    A wealth of artistic wisdom. Mesmerising.

  • @reglindiseckhardt9777
    @reglindiseckhardt9777 5 років тому +2

    Yours is one of the few videos I do not fall asleep watching. Always find something I apply successfully.

  • @irynagalemina7576
    @irynagalemina7576 2 роки тому

    Thank you Stefan!

  • @paoloc2004
    @paoloc2004 5 років тому +4

    a true master painter explaining complex concepts with extreme simplicity to help viewers grasp them. thanks a lot for all these great content you share with us.

  • @lisa-gayle9939
    @lisa-gayle9939 5 років тому +2

    You never let us down Stefan! Great video!

  • @camillelamotte3522
    @camillelamotte3522 5 років тому

    Thank you so much Stephan. This lesson really brought it all together for me. I wish I could hug you!

  • @artsofspace3354
    @artsofspace3354 5 років тому +5

    "People in Nebraska... they aren't painters..." we do exist here in Nebraska, and some of us paint outdoors. Haha love the video, always learning things here and sharpening my skills.

  • @michaelparry1383
    @michaelparry1383 5 років тому +2

    Great information, Stefan. these keys are so true and important.

  • @randybowers8115
    @randybowers8115 4 роки тому +2

    You make the best videos !! Very relaxing to listen to

  • @aganiemiec38
    @aganiemiec38 5 років тому +3

    Great information for an artist. Thank you.

  • @ushadilip3039
    @ushadilip3039 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for the beautiful tutorial.🙏🏾

  • @pjlewisful
    @pjlewisful 5 років тому +2

    Most all the stuff we never think about yet are so obvious and necessary to achieve a good painting covered here. wow love it!

    • @TriniRoyQuiReyes
      @TriniRoyQuiReyes 3 роки тому +1

      Absolutely. These are things we know yet we seem to ignore applying them most times
      He sis a fantastic job. I'm so glad I watched and listened till the end.

  • @mare7829
    @mare7829 2 роки тому

    Enjoy this video, very informative. Ty Stephan!!

  • @fisheye44
    @fisheye44 5 років тому

    Wonderful video. What we take for granted, in a great solid list, right before our eyes! Good stuff Stefan!!

  • @cecilycrewe6702
    @cecilycrewe6702 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge. Your so good at teaching . Love this course

  • @SamuelAlamilla
    @SamuelAlamilla 3 роки тому

    YËS, to every point. You are just right. Thank you Mr. Baumann. No doubt.

  • @TanyaElbournArt
    @TanyaElbournArt 3 роки тому

    Loved this video! learnt so much! thanks Stefan. now to learn to draw to improve my artwork

  • @AlonzoTheArmless
    @AlonzoTheArmless 5 років тому +4

    Excellent video, Stefan! The only step of the 12 I still can't fully grasp is Transitions. Any chance you would do a video concentrating on that aspect of painting?

  • @LuC1800
    @LuC1800 3 роки тому

    Your videos are awesome.... real teaching for becoming a true artist for creating paintings of value. Thank you so very much❤️👍

  • @jimmy2035
    @jimmy2035 4 роки тому

    Mysteries of drawing and painting explained. Thank you

  • @knowstressdrawing
    @knowstressdrawing Рік тому

    So good, thank you 😊

  • @emmetlarrissy8228
    @emmetlarrissy8228 2 роки тому

    Every video I watch on your channel I have learned something important.

  • @nunuallen4327
    @nunuallen4327 5 років тому +3

    Where was he when I was in college taking an art class and didn’t have a clue at the start, and at the end of the class. I have learned more from UA-cam. Wow, thanks this was great.

    • @StefanBaumann
      @StefanBaumann  5 років тому

      Thank you

    • @stevenknight6393
      @stevenknight6393 4 роки тому +1

      ...Even if I wasnt an artist,I would still walk away feeling Trűly inspired. What an interesting way(s) 0f looking at things...Thank Y0u Mr.Bauman,greatly...

  • @DyannCallahan
    @DyannCallahan 4 роки тому

    that Mt Shasta seems just beautiful!

  • @niriereddy2317
    @niriereddy2317 2 роки тому

    Thank you. A great lesson. Sò much to take in.

  • @johnlannon87
    @johnlannon87 2 роки тому +1

    12:20 Not sure what you mean, I can make red by mixing magenta and yellow... And I can mix blue with cyan and magenta. CMY has a much wider gamut than RYB when it comes to limited palettes.

  • @bababa4275
    @bababa4275 5 років тому +1

    Beautifully painted tree in the background.

  • @judybarnes8432
    @judybarnes8432 5 років тому +1

    Stefan this is one of your best videos I have a plan to play it every day excellent thank you

  • @chrismyers7499
    @chrismyers7499 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the insight and inspiration

  • @rwroosevelt
    @rwroosevelt 5 років тому

    Easily your best video, Stefan. Focused and the material is quite helpful. Thanks!

  • @IslandTides
    @IslandTides 4 роки тому

    Your knowledge and skill; simply amazing. I am envious! Thank you for sharing. You have me hooked. Must subscribe for more!

  • @10us101
    @10us101 5 років тому +1

    always the best

  • @mikelove9832
    @mikelove9832 5 років тому +2

    Thank You for Your Help an Time ! : } >

  • @aurelianstefanescu6408
    @aurelianstefanescu6408 3 роки тому

    superb.

  • @mikedominguez5783
    @mikedominguez5783 3 роки тому

    Amazing

  • @shereelinwood9674
    @shereelinwood9674 5 років тому +5

    I will be watching this many times to get the most out of this video,,thank you

  • @j.v.9870
    @j.v.9870 4 роки тому

    Great video🤗

  • @jimmiesutton8468
    @jimmiesutton8468 5 років тому +1

    Mr. Baumann, You are an extremely talented and knowledgeable! You are a GREAT TEACHER, AS WELL! You cover what so many on youtube ignore totally and I wish i were near your location where I could study under your dire,ction! With that said: I love all subject matter and that is perhaps why i don't do some of it well. If you ever just want to cover: How To Render Trees, I would greatly appreciate it as I am sure you would give meaningful instructions that I, and perhaps many more will truly understand! I think your work is incredible!!! Jimi

    • @StefanBaumann
      @StefanBaumann  5 років тому +1

      I have a video on trees look it up

  • @stephenburrows4250
    @stephenburrows4250 5 років тому +3

    Hi Stefan great stuff, fyi..., the label displayed for #10 says ‘prospective’ not ‘perspective’ 🙏 - love what you do....

  • @anonymousfellowindian
    @anonymousfellowindian 4 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @justinhunt4767
    @justinhunt4767 5 років тому +1

    I lern alot from this channel

  • @r.s.ramani3594
    @r.s.ramani3594 2 роки тому

    Instead of proportional divider I use scale e.g. 1:5 or 1: 3...even like 1: 0.5 to enlarge or to make it smaller...

  • @elsagrace3893
    @elsagrace3893 5 років тому

    Walking around with my goats and cats with my sketchbook has done wonders for my drawing memory. It’s very tough at first. Seems almost impossible. Perfection isn’t the goal. In 1 Year I’ve developed a skill of being able to capture them in sketches. Memory is still coming along. There is no better exercise (that I’m going to do).

  • @cdgarcia
    @cdgarcia 3 роки тому +1

    I can’t imagine not drawing while painting. I need the whole artistic experience 😂

  • @KateEmeryProductions
    @KateEmeryProductions 4 роки тому

    Question... Could you give some examples of what you meant by concept? Is it the subject, or could it be more abstract, such as I want to try painting home life that depicts harmony and happiness, or I want to paint a series of scenes using vivid warm colors... some examples of concepts you have started with would be helpful. Thanks! PS - great video.

  • @lucyinglis7463
    @lucyinglis7463 Рік тому

    Today is Friday July 28, 2023. I have no formal training on painting, drawings ect..but i love it and i do my best...is there an art course or school you recommend? ...and Why?

  • @allenvoss7977
    @allenvoss7977 2 роки тому

    I find it easy to draw out my landscapes using rule thirds or just eye ball it. but when it comes to still life work , it is much more difficult for me. It’s very difficult to resist the temptation to use projector. I try with a Proportional divider but the shapes are so hard to match. I know it is possible I’ve done it before with proportional dividers but it is way more involved . do you find still alive to be more difficult? Because I do . a landscape paintings is super easy in comparison to a stilll life. what is your opinion ?

  • @vintageswiss9096
    @vintageswiss9096 4 роки тому +6

    "Honey, does this dress look good for church?"
    "Nothing looks good at 10 o clock, dear..."

  • @lavernemartin8158
    @lavernemartin8158 5 років тому

    This is an off the wall comment, but it concerns something that I just observed. In the moose painting, your central focal point is the light bouncing off the moose's left horn. I suppose your light source is from the left. Right? If this is true, why is there a sun or maybe a moon in the central background? And if the sun or moon is supposed to be there, what is the light source on the horn? Not criticizing, just confused. I'm 73, and getting to the point that I sometimes get accused of being confused about certain things, so I don't need any help on the matter, Hahaha. So would you please clear this up for me. I really like the painting. Beautiful rendition.

  • @deannak1841
    @deannak1841 3 роки тому +1

    This video is probably too old for you to respond, but where/ what type of light is that, that you use, I'm having a hard time finding one for my still life set ups I know you mentioned it before but can't find the video.

    • @StefanBaumann
      @StefanBaumann  3 роки тому

      The information is on my website and i suggest Ebay

  • @deltropico7
    @deltropico7 2 роки тому

    I love the content of your channel. I wish #Douchamp would’ve hear ya.

  • @mkAYY825
    @mkAYY825 5 років тому

    i dont quite understand what he means by transitions. any links to help with this?

    • @Reach3DPrinters
      @Reach3DPrinters 5 років тому +1

      Gradient, (an increase or decrease in the magnitude of a property); be it value, hue, texture etc (elements of design). Transitions literally are everywhere on every surface. You want to keep the surfaces moving and not stagnate so the principals of design are not disrupted, such as flow or rhythm, etc.

  • @midwestmonstaz3655
    @midwestmonstaz3655 4 роки тому

    I really want to take his class on value and temperature as well as composition. I feel like I lack those skills and makes my paintings look very flat and boring.

    • @StefanBaumann
      @StefanBaumann  4 роки тому

      YES YOU CAN Give me a call and lets get you started 415-606-9074

  • @helium73
    @helium73 5 років тому

    What would be good in landscape art is to be able to apply perspective to it. Landscapes don't really have a lot of parallel lines so traditional perspective doesn't do much. But things do get smaller as they get farther away so it would be useful to have more perspective techniques for landscape art.

  • @henrytheartist7893
    @henrytheartist7893 4 роки тому +1

    You can make red and blue with magenta, cyan, and yellow. Though, you can’t make cyan or magenta with red, blue, and yellow.
    Is this true or not?!

    • @MelanieMaguire
      @MelanieMaguire 4 роки тому +1

      You can make all colours with magenta, cyan and yellow (process colours used in printing). You can make all colours except magenta and very bright purples etc, with the "primaries" - red blue and yellow, including cyan - just blue and tiny touch of yellow. The problem is that you can't make a bright magenta with the primaries. You can make a red from magenta (add a touch of yellow), but not vice versa -you end up with a dull mauve. So magenta is a must on your palette. In my opinion!

    • @simonahernandez1459
      @simonahernandez1459 2 роки тому

      Depends on the color of red...magenta is a primary in the art world.

  • @defin99
    @defin99 4 роки тому

    He speaks a lot of common sense.

  • @elsagrace3893
    @elsagrace3893 5 років тому

    But you can make a red from yellow and magenta. Doesn’t matter. I think his point is that you need 3 colors to mix all the colors.

    • @antoinettejohnson6251
      @antoinettejohnson6251 5 років тому

      That's not how color mixing works: magenta IS red, cyan IS blue and yellow IS yellow. If you mix red with yellow, you will get ORANGE or some variation of it. Here's a link to help you understand the very basics of Color Theory: color-wheel-artist.com/primary-colors/

  • @lloydrobert6182
    @lloydrobert6182 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Stefan, you have a great teaching ability, but I must disagree that bubble wrap is a 'concept'. It's a 'theme'. A concept is abstract, like happiness or eternity or sacrifice. So it goes like this: the concept of happiness in the context of marriage, using the theme of bubble wrap as a metaphor. You're welcome.

  • @martinvestergaardportraits5654
    @martinvestergaardportraits5654 4 роки тому

    Ok great and thx - but why keep showing us your glasses during the video ?

  • @kushkungvivo744
    @kushkungvivo744 5 років тому +1

    I love you Stefan, no homo

  • @dckaelin
    @dckaelin 5 років тому +3

    Why are there no guys in these classes...

    • @StefanBaumann
      @StefanBaumann  5 років тому +9

      There are they are just quiet and grumpy

    • @Expressionistix
      @Expressionistix 5 років тому +3

      lol I wouldn’t be grumpy - I’m only grumpy about the business end of being an artist.

    • @dckaelin
      @dckaelin 5 років тому +2

      I'm just jealous I'm not in the class.

  • @silversurfer9960
    @silversurfer9960 3 роки тому

    I disagree with the first point.
    Keep painting!! Keep expressing yourself. You'll mature as you master your talent. Have FUN!!

  • @broncofirst5685
    @broncofirst5685 Рік тому

    You may want to change how you spelled "prospective" as opposed to perspective...

  • @artlessons1
    @artlessons1 Рік тому

    The central focal point is paralyzing. Most contemporary artists understand the movement of everything rather than a fixed perspective! Welcome to the new world of quantum physics.

  • @r.s.ramani3594
    @r.s.ramani3594 2 роки тому

    Perspective spelling is wrong in the animation...

  • @quiettornado1970
    @quiettornado1970 3 роки тому

    I has an inner compass, I'm a man.... not.