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Danny Sabra Art
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I'm Danny Sabra, a visual artist and educator from Omaha, Nebraska.
I love to paint with acrylic, oil paint, gouache and watercolor in the studio as well as en plein air. I also love to go urban sketching and I often do sketches in pen and ink. I love painting landscapes, portraits and anything that interests me. I'm a self taught artist and I look to share my artistic journey and experiences with you as I continue to grow and learn. I feature painting and drawing tips as well as vlog my thoughts on creativity and painting adventures. So subscribe and come along on the journey!
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I love to paint with acrylic, oil paint, gouache and watercolor in the studio as well as en plein air. I also love to go urban sketching and I often do sketches in pen and ink. I love painting landscapes, portraits and anything that interests me. I'm a self taught artist and I look to share my artistic journey and experiences with you as I continue to grow and learn. I feature painting and drawing tips as well as vlog my thoughts on creativity and painting adventures. So subscribe and come along on the journey!
Instagram: @dannysabra
Facebook: dannysabramusic/
Everything You Need To Know About Painting with Limited Palettes
Today we’re talking about painting with limited palettes, whether you’re plein air painting, or in the studio. Painting with limited palettes can teach you a lot about color, color theory, value and more. I’ll be applying these principals real-time in a plein air painting demo with a gouache demo, showing you step by step each brush stroke using a limited palette. If you're new here my name is Danny Sabra. I am a self taught artist. I do a lot of #oilpainting, #pleinairpainting, #gouache and #watercolor painting, urban sketching, #penandink drawing and many other things! I upload tips on #paintingforbeginners and other subjects related to art and creativity. I like to do #landscapepaintin...
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Plein Air Painting With GOUACHE Made EASY! Full Tutorial
Просмотров 2802 месяца назад
Today we're plein air painting with gouache on a toned surface. We'll talk about using acrylic mediums, capturing light, shadow, color mixing and color theory among other things. Watch this full tutorial and learn how to do plein air painting with gouahe! If you're new here my name is Danny Sabra. I am a self taught artist. I do a lot of #oilpainting, #pleinairpainting, #gouache and #watercolor...
How To Do Art Everyday With Scott Hebert Art
Просмотров 3232 месяца назад
Check Out Scott's Channel here: ruclips.net/user/ScottHebertArt In This Video we hear from Scott Hebert, a master at doing art every day! If you're new here my name is Danny Sabra. I am a self taught artist. I do a lot of #oilpainting, #pleinairpainting, #gouache and #watercolor painting, urban sketching, #penandink drawing and many other things! I upload tips on #paintingforbeginners and other...
I Did Art Everyday For 120 Days! It Nearly Killed Me
Просмотров 7652 месяца назад
Check Out Scott Hebert's amazing work here: ruclips.net/user/ScottHebertArt I did art every day for 120 days, and man it was tough! In this massive art vlog, follow my daily art journey to rediscover my passion for art, and see if i can overcome the challenges that are set before me. I do plein air, urban sketching, pencil drawing, large studio oil paintings, gouache sketches and more. We'll al...
How I Paint Vibrant Colors From Life! | Plein Air Painting Demo
Просмотров 6804 месяца назад
In this video i'm going to show you how I paint vibrant autumn color en plein air, observing the colors and tones directly from life and translating them into color on the canvas. We'll look at color theory and apply it to this plein air painting demo. I'm using oil paint on this one but you can use any painting medium you're comfortable with. I also use a few extra colors on the palette which ...
Painting Perspective Isn't What You Think
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In today's video we're going to be talking about perspective, but maybe not in the way you normally think. There's actually different kinds of perspective, and it all effects the way you paint or sketch. Today we're going to talk about the interplay between linear and arial or atmospheric perspective and how using them in your paintings can add depth and help you make sense of the scene you're ...
There's WAY More To Color Theory Than Painting Values
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Today we're doing some plein air urban sketching with gouache, primarily looking to see if we can capture warm and cool lighting effects in addition to tonal values by using just black and white gouache paint. This is a realtime urban sketching plein air demo, so come along to learn more about painting values and plein air color theory! If you're new here my name is Danny Sabra. I am a self tau...
Why 10 Min Sketches Are Better Than 3 Hour Plein Air Paintings
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We’re talking about practice! And how sketching can actually be way better for your art than long plein air painting sessions. If you're new here my name is Danny Sabra. I am a self taught artist. I do a lot of #oilpainting, #pleinairpainting, #gouache and #watercolor painting, urban sketching, #penandink drawing and many other things! I upload tips on #paintingforbeginners and other subjects r...
My GOUACHE Froze Plein Air Painting. Here's What to do About it.
Просмотров 4175 месяцев назад
What really happens if gouache freezes? Well on this plein air painting adventure we certainly find out! Charlie Hunter's video on sketching: ruclips.net/video/hJBgEmySRZs/видео.htmlsi=El3D_b1E95sHRCF- Patrick Okrasinski's video plein air painting: ruclips.net/video/lCkqsgiunqY/видео.htmlsi=9AbnN3IdcOuQcWxs If you're new here my name is Danny Sabra. I am a self taught artist. I do a lot of #oil...
Winter Plein Air Painting | Acrylic Plein Air Painting Demo #paintwithme
Просмотров 8585 месяцев назад
We’re doing winter plein air painting with acrylic paint this time! If you're new here my name is Danny Sabra. I am a self taught artist. I do a lot of #oilpainting, #pleinairpainting, #gouache and #watercolor painting, urban sketching, #penandink drawing and many other things! I upload tips on #paintingforbeginners and other subjects related to art and creativity. I like to do #landscapepainti...
Fix Your Plein Air Paintings by Doing THIS | Plein Air Oil Painting Techniques
Просмотров 6175 месяцев назад
We're talking about how to figure out whats not working in a plein air painting, and how to fix it! If you're new here my name is Danny Sabra. I am a self taught artist. I do a lot of #oilpainting, #pleinairpainting, #gouache and #watercolor painting, urban sketching, #penandink drawing and many other things! I upload tips on #paintingforbeginners and other subjects related to art and creativit...
Doing Art EVERY DAY for a MONTH!: The Gouache, the Bad and the Ugly
Просмотров 9746 месяцев назад
I set out to try to do art every day this year. Since it's Jan 1, my goal is simple: try to make some kind of art every day. I've done it before and it was really useful. But lately I've been in a big art funk and I want to fight myself out. So come along for this monthly recap of the last month of gouache plein air, Acrylic painting in the winter landscape, studio painting, and drawing exercis...
How to do Thumbnails The RIGHT WAY! ✍️| James Gurney’s Imaginative Realism
Просмотров 4406 месяцев назад
How to do Thumbnails The RIGHT WAY! ✍️| James Gurney’s Imaginative Realism
Urban Sketching As FAST As I Can | Plein Air Gouache Painting
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Urban Sketching As FAST As I Can | Plein Air Gouache Painting
10 TIPS For Gouache Plein Air Painting! | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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10 TIPS For Gouache Plein Air Painting! | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Do You Know These Urban Sketching Techniques? Plein Air Painting w. Line and Wash.
Просмотров 4098 месяцев назад
Do You Know These Urban Sketching Techniques? Plein Air Painting w. Line and Wash.
Learn the Art of Plein Air Painting: A Beginners Guide to Oil Painting Roses Outdoors Part 2
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Learn the Art of Plein Air Painting: A Beginners Guide to Oil Painting Roses Outdoors Part 2
Learn the Art of Plein Air Painting: A Beginners Guide to Oil Painting Roses Outdoors
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Learn the Art of Plein Air Painting: A Beginners Guide to Oil Painting Roses Outdoors
I Brought my Puppy Plein Air Painting. What Could Go Wrong??? 🐶 Plein Air Oil Painting Adventure
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I Brought my Puppy Plein Air Painting. What Could Go Wrong??? 🐶 Plein Air Oil Painting Adventure
Get BETTER at Plein Air Painting Faster! | Plein Air Painting Tutorial
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Get BETTER at Plein Air Painting Faster! | Plein Air Painting Tutorial
This Plein Air Trick Will Change How You Paint Details | Gouache Painting Tutorial
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The EASIEST Way to Make Money With Your Art For Beginners!
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Full Plein Air Oil Painting Tutorial | How to Plein Air Paint Boats and Water
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Full Plein Air Oil Painting Tutorial | How to Plein Air Paint Boats and Water
SKETCHBOOK TOUR! | Plein Air Gouache, Watercolor and Ink Sketchbook
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SKETCHBOOK TOUR! | Plein Air Gouache, Watercolor and Ink Sketchbook
How to Get ACCURATE Drawings of Complex Scenes Every Time | Realtime Plein Air Painting Demo
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How to Get ACCURATE Drawings of Complex Scenes Every Time | Realtime Plein Air Painting Demo
The SECRET to Plein Air Painting Mountains in Gouache | Plein Air Gouache Painting Demo
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The SECRET to Plein Air Painting Mountains in Gouache | Plein Air Gouache Painting Demo
I tried a new GOUACHE plein air painting set up in the mountains.
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I tried a new GOUACHE plein air painting set up in the mountains.
Watch This If You Feel Like Giving Up | Oil Painting Dog Portrait
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I Tried Plein Air Painting With Only TWO PRIMARIES | *SHOCKING* Results! \\ Realtime Gouache Sketch
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I Tried Plein Air Painting With Only TWO PRIMARIES | *SHOCKING* Results! \\ Realtime Gouache Sketch
What Happens When You Paint DRAB Gouache on a BRIGHT Underpainting? | Realtime Plein Air Demo
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What Happens When You Paint DRAB Gouache on a BRIGHT Underpainting? | Realtime Plein Air Demo
Did you consider James might be working for big yellow? 😂
Probably. BY Has deep pockets!
The darks will be darker and the lights will be lighter? That would be sweet.
Yes it can! It depends on if that’s a desired outcome or not but I enjoy it!
If you use a side of a credit card or scraper or a silicone paint brush, you can get straight lines for the wires, edges of buildings etc. . Thanks for the palette mixing prep video. You are giving me ideas. I just found out about mahl sticks, lol!
Do you cut into the canvas with the scraper/card? Or do you load it with paint? I’ve tried many times with a palette knife but it’s tricky! A lot of times it’s wobbly and gives me irregular lines.
@@DannySabraArt I load the edge of the card or larger silicone brush (the big flipper). Really helps with a fine line and control. With the mahl stick, even better control keeping a straight line that is even in width. You can touch it to the canvas and connect it as you go or actually practice drawing the line until it runs out of paint.
Btw those silicone brushes come in all sizes. I have used the flipper to push paint around. Have you played with cold wax yet?
@ArtFlowersBeeze8815 I’ll have to try this!
great vid
@@idkhowdallon241 thanks!
Happened to me too. I took out days off work and slept all they long. Its kinda crazy
Yeah. It’s super hard for me. I do the same thing when I have free time. I think it’s easy to feel like “if I have time it won’t be as hard to get it done” so we let off the gas. When in reality it’s the opposite!
I LIKE it. Im going to try it. 👍
Do it! It makes a huge difference!
Please support Blick Art. When I visit their stores, I am greated with engaged workers, who really want to make sure I get the right stuff. Even if I take a long time. It might be cheaper on Amazon, but I am happy to pay extra and help those people keeping their jobs. ... And you know what: It is just awesome to talk art supplies with other people who know.
I agree! They tend to be pricier than other retailers but they also tend to have more stuff and higher quality supplies. And you’re right often the staff is great
Really incredible work the reveal is SO pleasing
Thank you so much! The landscape there was just perfect!
😮❤
Why did I think he was using 2 paint brushes at a time…
Lol I wish. Next art goal! Haha
What’s your “go-to” limited palette?
I think Ultramarine, Burnt Sienna, and Yellow ochre is what I revert to when I want to keep things simple.
That’s a fantastic palette. I’ve been using it most of the year. You get weak greens and purples but especially in the winter and early spring it’s great for landscapes. Have you ever tried Indian red? It’s an earth red but it has some nice saturation
Ah! 'Don't paint the spots, paint the negative space between the spots!' After all the times in the giraffe house over here, why didn't I think of that?
Superb video, thanks! Especially good to see how you vector in to the correct color while you're mixing. Gotta be persistent!
@@raindog2262 thank you! Glad you found it helpful! I’ll try to do some more of these soon!
This was so helpful! May I ask what tonal paper you are using for this?
Thank you Trish! I’ve been experimenting with Canson’s “Mi Tientes” board. It’s archival colored paper on archival board. I think it’s intended use is for matting, but since it’s archival surface I’ve been experimenting with it. It holds the gouache nicely, has a subtle texture and best of all I can cut to custom sizes and easily frame. A 12x18” board is a little under $5 at my local art shop and it’s been lasting me a while so far! I think it’s superior to mixed media paper if you don’t mind cutting it to size (can be done with a utility knife) They have a ton of colors and it’s been a time saver in not having to tone it myself. I want to play around with some other colors as well. Highly recommend. I might make a video on it one of these days
@DannySabraArt That’s so cool!! Might be a good thing for me to try before my en plein air trip to Lake O’Hara. It could be safer for my paintings when backpacking.
@trishnewbery161 Definitely worth a try for sure! I’ve really been favoring boards for their ease of framing options if you might sell one. It frustrates me how most watercolor blocks are cut to European sizes and are difficult to frame without custom mattes and frame sizes. I’ve been painting in standard photo sizes and can get frames easily. It’s also pleasant to paint on something more firm and substantial and in a way it feels more “legit” to have something solid than a wavy piece of paper at the end. But I still use WC paper for sure. I’ve just been preferring it lately for those reasons.
Perfect 👌 ❤
@@JaanColorsArt thank you Jaan! 🙏
After years I still haven’t really settled on one palette lol. I definitely gravitate towards using certain pigments though. I use acrylics and have found that chroma is often lost due to the properties of the binder, so the compromise is to only use pure single-pigment paints and if the color is still lacking then a transparent glaze will do the trick 99% of the time. With acrylics you can also just separate the pigment from the binder by using a lot of water and the result is much purer color
That’s a really interesting insight Brandon. I think I’ve noticed that too with some of my more transparent colors for sure. I recently intentionally was playing around with glazing and I was surprised at the Intensity of color that it gave me. Almost too much for the passage I was working on! Sometimes I water down gouache for transparent passages but it’s almost always on a white background. And with regards to settling on a palette I haven’t either. I think it’s too much fun to fiddle with variety and experiment. But sometimes I know that possibly holds me back as when I started I used the same palette for a couple years and was able to really dial that in. So there’s benefits to consistency too. Follow the muse!
Great video and conversation. Thanks Danny! I'm wondering what kind of surface you're working on here? Thanks so much!
Thanks Michael! This is a Mi Tientes Board from Canson cut to 4x6 dimension. It’s their toned archival paper that they glue to archival matte board. I find it’s a really nice surface to paint on and I enjoy that I can custom cut it to size and the boards are easily frameable. This color is called “tobacco” but they have a lot of different colors and I’d like to try some other ones. Highly recommend!
It’s pretty economical as well. A 12”x18” board is about $5 so you can make a lot of smaller boards with it easily. It’ll be a while before I run out. I’m going to try painting with acrylic in the next couple of days so that’ll be interesting to see how it goes.
@@DannySabraArt amazing! Thank you so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to respond.
@MichaelWurmJr absolutely! No problem
Beautiful painting, There was a moment where I thought your were going to leave it as a negative space painting (I liked that too) Also, on the topic of palettes that don’t go very dark, I’ve found that blue gives a bit of an illusion of a darker value, especially if it’s surrounded by warm colors and vice versa.
Thanks CD! I thought about it! I kinda want to try some negative painting possibly with just white on this toned surface. And I think you’re right about blue! I’d like to experiment with more blues and really dial in various color palettes
Hey Danny! I use Cad Yellow, Primary Red, Ultramarine Blue & Titanium White. Works for me!
@@steamyb2 that’s a great palette! I’ve been playing around with rotating out a primary over the past couple years. There’s a pthalo blue by Utrecht in their gouche line that is a PERFECT sky blue. But it’s tonal value is much higher than ultramarine so it’s always interesting to experiment with that one. I’ve also been using black on occasion to give me more of that tonal value depth that I lose sometimes. I’ll probably talk about that in one of my next videos.
Could i use water based varnish for gouache?
If you apply an isolation coat first you can. But the gouache layer must be sealed first before applying any varnish otherwise the painting will be ruined. The only exception to this is if you want to use wax medium as a varnish but this is not removable. One of the main purposes of varnishing is to be able to remove and reapply the varnish in the future to clean and restore the paintings color after time. So only in that one instance if in fact you don’t want to be able to remove the varnish, than wax medium is the only varnish I know of that can be applied without an isolation coat or sealant. Some spray varnishes may also work but likewise be unremovable. If on the other hand you do seal the surface and apply and isolation coat you may use any type of varnish you wish and the painting will remain intact and you may remove and reapply varnish in the future for cleaning and restoration. Hope that helps!
@@DannySabraArt thank you so much, very clear explanation ❤️
@@hisanamikazi8492 you’re welcome!
I am getting a lot out of your videos. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much.
Congrats on you winning painting keep it up.
Thank you! I really needed that encouragement today!
Hey I'm having trouble finding gear to paint on the go... could you please share some recommendations? Easels, pallets, and other equipment you might use? Thank you! I've been binge watching you videos!
Absolutely. I know I need to make a video on this soon that might explain it better than I can here. Are you thinking gouache or oil or watercolor or all of the above?
@@DannySabraArt just gouache at the moment :)
@allisonperry1734 right now as seen in this video, I’m actually using a traditional painters palette and taping my boards to it. That way it’s all handheld and I’m fully portable to stand or sit or move or walk without the use of a tripod. The next step you could do and what I might design in my own palette someday would be the use of a tripod Mount on the bottom if you can’t stand holding a palette. The next step up from that would be a vertical palette. I use the Daytripper from Prolific Painter but there are many other models out there. It’s a larger set up and requires a tripod. Lately I don’t like using it because of all the gear but it’s great for large paintings or long sessions. The pallets by NuWave look really promising but I haven’t tried them yet due to the price! You can also make your own like James gurney. Check out his “gurney sketch easel” Facebook group or RUclips videos. I might make one like that someday as well. Another thing I’ve been doing for gouache lately is a cut out board of chip board with velcro attached and I apply pieces to my sketchbook and it sits on there plus a small water cup and rag. I use this in my zoo sketching video. I use the Portable Painter Micro Palette, also with Velcro. Very easy but not a lot of mixing space. They have a larger palette but I don’t think it would fit on a hand held board so that’s why I’ve gone with simply a hand held painters palette and adhere my painting surface to it. The only drawback is losing the ability to paint with the surface vertically but you do get the benefit of some watercolor techniques and I don’t miss vertical painting that much. But you have to decide for yourself. As for paints I often paint with only three tubes plus white. I try to stick to 2-3 brushes. I really like Princeton velvet touch brushes. But other brushes by them are really good. If you get a large flat, a small/medium flat and a tiny round for details you can really do a lot with that. I have been painting on illustration board or toned matte board as seen in this video. I can cut it to whatever size I want and it frames easily. I also really like painting on cotton paper used for watercolor. It just depends on what size you want. If you get watercolor paper you can get a block and then cut out the paper when you’re done. I adhere the blocks or boards to my easel with painters tape on the backside. Never had one fall off. I draw with a normal pencil and sometimes a fountain pen. A collapsible cup for water is nice and my secret weapon is a “travelers vest” similar to a fishing vest but it has lots and lots of pockets. I can keep all my sketch stuff in there. Others like using backpacks or Fanny packs. Whatever is your style! Hope that helps!
@DannySabraArt It does help, it's useful to know what you're doing. I learn from watching other people a lot but I'm the only person that I know who paints. Thank goodness for videos such as yours. It's very generous of you to list all of that out for me. I really appreciate it. Looking forward to more videos!
@allisonperry1734 I am mostly in the same boat myself so I totally get it! Thanks for your awesome question and support!
This was an inspiring video…your advice takes away the creative anxiety we all face in getting started. Thank you
Thank you Peggy! 🙏
Very nice 👍like your brushes too
Thank you! I’ve been enjoying just using these three for most of my gouache sketches and I like them. The two flats are by Princeton and I need to check what the small round is. Either it’s Princeton or Winsor and Newton brand.
@@DannySabraArt thanks for sharing...i too am fan of Princeton...especially velvetouch and catalyst also aspen series..your long flats are superb. I stopped gouache few months..was trying acrylics.. but now im back with more interest in gouache
@sujanithtottempudi2991 awesome! I’ve been also playing around with acrylics a bit and mixing them as in this video. I want to do that more I think.
@@DannySabraArt Experiments in Art is so much fun...never a waste as it teaches us something anyway...who knows maybe that road leads to your own style
@sujanithtottempudi2991 exactly. Every painting has a lesson
So beautiful and fun to watch!
Thank you so much!
I wonder if people think the paint will crack when there's more of it? I can't think of anything else😅
I think it can crack if you paint with big impasto, especially if on a flexible surface.
Its nice. Although it will not work on S bann well. But in car definitely nice
Thank you. I’m not sure what S Bann is but I hope you find a good solution for that. 👍
It's a city train in Europe. Like subway sort of. We'll the same for any public transportation I think might be challenging... thank you fir the tips of course.
@tatjanaelevate thank you! Someday I’d love to paint in Europe. It’s a dream of mine.
Great to see ya back in full painting action Danny Nice little Art piece 🎨 it looks Incredible it really turned out groovy nice brother I dig it 🤟🏡🖌🖼🎉🌞
Thank you! I appreciate it! It’s good to be back
Using Alizarin Crimson for the underpainting is perfect because of the undertones in the garlic.
Thank you! I’m always experimenting with underpainting and drawing tones. Alizarin is nice because of its transparency too. I haven’t used it in a while, so I might need to bust it out again! Lately I’ve been doing my drawing with pencil instead of the brush.
Very nice! I'll be sharing this with my students!
Thank you! 🙏
I love your process videos! This is such a complicated scene, you did a great job painting it!
Thank you! I should be getting another process video out this weekend!
Can this be done without trace or transfer paper ?
Yes there are other ways to do it. If for Instance you want to transfer a photo, print out or even from an original drawing you could do the same procedure on the back of the photo or drawing. You can also coat the back with charcoal instead of paint. This is how the old masters used to transfer their drawings. The drawback to this method is that it can ruin the original drawing or at least damage it, but if all you care about is the transfer and the finished painting than you can skip the tracing step. Hope this helps
Great music.
Haha. Thanks
It's a very interesting video! I heard some people say that they have difficulty to get correct tone on white paper, because it so bright. So the advice was indeed to tone the paper (doesn't matter which color, just make it not white)
I’ve heard that too. I also know that the impressionists were some of the first to paint on white surfaces because they liked how it made the colors pop more. I think it’s all about trying different techniques and finding what works best for you and for each individual painting
@@DannySabraArt indeed! I was wondering how artists choose color for the underpainting and your videos were very helpful in understanding how it works!
@tali_vanderkat thank you! Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the tips and process! I will certainly try the red underpainting!
Give it a shot! It’s fun! I’ve been experimenting with different underpainting colors and it always effects the painting in unique ways.
Por favor, ative as legendas do vídeo 😢
Por algum motivo, o RUclips não me permite adicionar legendas automáticas a este vídeo. Vou continuar trabalhando nisso. Eu sinto muito mesmo!
@@DannySabraArt agradeço pelo retorno amigo!
Muito bom, bravo 😊
obrigado! 🙏
I use those paints but I never use water for painting. I use it only for cleaning the brushes. I do have gamblin solvent free fluid. Also have it in gel. I use these in painting if I want more flow. W&N also has medium for the water mixable oils. Perhaps you have already figured this out. I didn’t notice when you posted this. Have fun.
Thanks Susan! Yep I do have some of their water mixable mediums as well! I know using water during the painting process is hotly debated as is using any solvents for traditional oil painting. I know there are many perspectives on the issue. I’ve been trying out all kinds of methods over the past year and still trying to figure out what works best for me. I like the simplicity of WMO though!
Question: Can you paint gouache on top of oil paint?
Unfortunately you cannot do so in a way that is archival or will last. The reason is that since oil paint is oil based it will repel the gouache which is water based. You can in theory paint oil on top of water based paints. This is most commonly done with oil on top of acrylic (most store bought gesso is also acrylic based) there are of course people who argue or speculate that that is not as archival or time tested as oil on top of oil based primers which is a more historical way to prime a painting surface. Of course I think it’s safe to say most painters do paint oil over an acrylic ground. If you tried to paint oil over gouache most likely the gouache would reactivate. Another pint you might consider if you want a matte underpainting would be the use of casein, which is a milk based paint. It’s similar to gouache in its look and feel but has a stronger emulsion and once dry won’t reactivate. Some painters do use it for an underpainting before going over it with oil paint. But the easy way to remember is oil can go over water based paints but not the other way around. Like how oil will float on top of water.
Bravo! Great painting 🎉🎉👁 Beautiful 😍
Thank you
You are so underrated! I like that you do long videos and really explain things
Thank you so much! I used to only do short videos but I like sprinkling in the longer ones because I realized it’s what I found most useful when I started out myself and hopefully for those who are interested they can maybe find a tidbit here or there that’s helpful to them.
Cool but sounds like a great way to burn out.
What do you recommend?
Found my new favorite channel! You are so gifted with identifying the artist struggle and blocks and the way through them. Thank you SO MUCH
You are so kind! Thank you so much! Welcome to the journey! 🙏❤️
Love it. I know also Lavender Essential Oil can be used as a brush cleaner too instead of brush cleaner. I bet that would be very expensive though.
I’ve heard spike of lavender oil which I’m not sure if it’s the same as essential oil or not, but I’ve wanted to try it sometime! I use just regular walnut oil to clean my brushes and it’s really nice
inspiring people and conversation. As an artist struggling finding time and inspiration with a 9-to-5 I feel like I needed to hear these things. thanks for sharing it!
Thank you! The struggle is real but there’s absolutely ways to do it and make it work for you!
Pretty cool video. I'm going to try this but without the panic attack part!
Haha. Yes I don’t recommend that part!
Thank you for your candid sharing of all your doubts, suffering, disgust, etc. about the painting process. I have had painters' block for about a year now. Your sharing has renewed my hope & enthusiasm about painting again. Until I saw your video I was really considering quitting after a lifetime of painting. Thank you!
Thank you so much Julie. Comments like these make it all worth it to me. Keep going and don’t give up! ❤️🙏
I identify with everything you said in your video entitled "I almost died". I've had painters' block for about a year now. I have renewed enthusiasm to get back to painting - am no longer so shocked at myself for thinking "bad thoughts" about the entire process! Thanks to you.
I’m so glad to hear this. I think that’s a wise conclusion as well. I need to remind myself that it won’t always be smooth sailing and I should plan accordingly!