Jan.....so glad that your back to posting and sharing. You are such a master painter and teacher, it’s hard to find someone that is good at both. Beautiful! Thanks Rebecca
Love the taping tip. Watching many videos leaves an impression of speed.... between time lapse and skipping slow periods but you put this one into perspective... "Some 3 hours later". Yes, patience is a large factor in getting a good result and is the hardest part of my painting process. Composition, drawing, perspective, colour, value... that's just all technical stuff and anyone can learn and practice those with varying degrees of success but adding patience to any combination of them provides huge results.
Good to hear the taping tip was useful. I know what you mean when you talk about patience, I had my issues as well. The greatest improvement for me was a technical one: I started using a different medium. I changed from linseed oil (which takes ages to dry) to Liquin Light Gel and that speeded up the drying process considerably. I didn't need that much patience anymore.
This is the first video of yours that I've seen and I love it. It might actually inspire me to try painting instead of just watching RUclips videos of people painting! I saw the link to your website in one of your replies to a comment. I suggest you put it at the top of the page with the introduction to the video underneath your photo. Not everyone reads the comments and many of the 344 people who liked your video will have missed it. Would you say that your DVDs are suitable for complete beginners? Do you go everything step by step such as what colours you are using and mixing and what brushes etc? I'm going to look for more of your videos now!
Dear Sir Prancelot, thank you so much for your kind comment. If you're a starting artist and you want to purchase one of my videos I'd recommend the first one Painting Clouds. It's a step by step class, from a blank panel to the finished work (www.paintingskies.com/video).
Janhendrik, thanks so much for another video. I just started using paper to paint on. I’m using watercolor paper and three coats of gesso, then a gray or light brown underpainting. I use it for practice only, but I also found The Master’s Touch brand panels. I also do three coats of gesso and I like it very much. I have discovered That painting on paper without any medium, the paint dries much faster. I wish you post more videos. I find your work inspiring and definitely another learning challenge, but a wonderful challenge. My question to you would be, how many hours a day should an artist paint a day? Should it be daily or weekly? I would love your thoughts about it. Blessings and take care.
Water color paper with Gesso works just fine too. Does the paint (when used without medium) dry faster on a Gesso coated paper surface? The answer to your question about the number of hours an artist should work per day is a little hard to give. It's quite personal and for example age related. Now that I'm getting older I can make less hours than I did when I was younger. My advice would be to go for what you feel comfortable with.
Oh heck yeah with the tape idea! Do you not gesso the paper just in case before painting? Does it wrinkle? Amazing as usual and so happy you share with us! Why don't you have a Patreon subscription? I want to be one of your patrons:)
Yes, the tape thing, it's a rather brilliant idea, isn't it? I don't gesso my paper anymore. Used to, but since I discovered the Canson painting blocs, I don't need to. Thanks for the idea to open a Patreon account. I'm only vaguely familiar with the concept, so I'll have to get into that a little more. Thanks!
Can I use oil paint on marker pad paper? I made a sketch on marker paper originally planned to use markers but changed my mind and want to use oil paint now.
Thanks for a great video! Can you tell me how to store these paintings on paper? I too have been working with oils on paper which I find really convenient, but can’t find any information on how they can be stored once touch dry. For example, can they go in a plastic portfolio sleeve? Would it effect the paint curing?
Good to hear you enjoyed the video! I store my oil on paper studies in passe partoux. That way the surface remains untouched and the drying process can continue. I don't know about storing them in plastic portfolio sleeves. I wouldn't do it, but that's just intuition.
I use a nr, 20 stippler and the squirrel hair brush is probably a nr, 12, but I must confess I'm not really sure. Tried to read the number on the stem of the brush, but since it's covered with paint the number is invisible...
Thanks for your comment. Yes, at the Fine Art Academy we were taught too that charcoal was better for underdrawing, but never why. Graphite is a carbon, just like charcoal. Could you please explain?
That's right, Cinderella. Of course that's only the case with a paper that is prepped for oils or acrylics. If you want to ground the paper yourself, a layer of Gesso will do.
You can certainly use oil paint without thinning it down. There are lots of painters who worke like that, in particular those who like a textured paint surface. It can take quite some time to dry though. If you want to use the glazing technique the way I do, using a medium is advised.
Thanks. The brush you're referring to is a stippler. It's mainly used for painting doors and such, but I use it for making smooth color transitions. I buy mine in the local hard ware store. In my Painting Clouds tutorial (download at www.paintingskies.com) I explain it's use.
Are you not using any gesso or sizing? My paper soaked up my paint so I couldn't blend with it. Made my first oil painting experience somewhat frustrating.
The specific paper (Canson) I use in this video doesn't need gessoing, it's ready and primed for oils. At the moment I'm working on Arches oil paper and (just to be sure) I always prime it with Gesso.
@@PaintingSkies1Thanks. I found it difficult to get good information on whether paper needed to be sized or gesso'd so I just started using it. That was a lesson in what not to do.
In this video I used Canson paper, which is already primed. At the moment I'm working on 300grs Arches oil paper. I prime it with Gesso, just to be sure.
Thanks for your question, Petrik. Yes, I peel off the tape when finished. The paper tape I use doesn't stick that well. When putting the work in a passe partou I use acid free tape.
That's great, Jada! I'm afraid I'm no expert in this field. Lots of RUclips clips on the subject though. This one for example: ruclips.net/video/4Ib3Pfm1p5Q/видео.html. Success!
No, I don't. The Canson paper I use has been primed already. Canson is by he way not the only brand that manufactures this kind of paper. Check the internet for 'paper for oil painting',
No, I don't. The Canson paper I use has been primed already. Canson is by he way not the only brand that manufactures this kind of paper. Check the internet for 'paper for oil painting',
Just stumbled on this video, and the taping method is ingeniously simple. My old method wasted tape, time, and my patience. Thanks for the tip!
You're welcome. Good to hear the taping method works for you!
Oh may gaaawd!!!!! So clever!
I realize I am kinda off topic but does anyone know a good place to stream newly released movies online?
@Marley Colin thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I really appreciate it!
@Amir Trace no problem xD
Jan.....so glad that your back to posting and sharing. You are such a master painter and teacher, it’s hard to find someone that is good at both. Beautiful! Thanks Rebecca
Thank you so much Rebecca, that's a great compliment!
the most useful tutorial for using the whole paper surface, thanks so much!
Thank you, glad it's been helpful!
Love the taping tip.
Watching many videos leaves an impression of speed.... between time lapse and skipping slow periods but you put this one into perspective... "Some 3 hours later". Yes, patience is a large factor in getting a good result and is the hardest part of my painting process. Composition, drawing, perspective, colour, value... that's just all technical stuff and anyone can learn and practice those with varying degrees of success but adding patience to any combination of them provides huge results.
Good to hear the taping tip was useful.
I know what you mean when you talk about patience, I had my issues as well. The greatest improvement for me was a technical one: I started using a different medium. I changed from linseed oil (which takes ages to dry) to Liquin Light Gel and that speeded up the drying process considerably. I didn't need that much patience anymore.
Always instructional, always inspirational. Thank you for sharing your art and your process.
My pleasure Mike. Good to hear you like it!
Beautiful work
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing, it's always a pleasure to hear from you! Beautiful work as always! :)
Thank you!
Brilliant tips! Thanks! The taping method is very useful!
Thanks Trond. I use the taping method all the time, it's so simple and effective. Why didn't I think of it myself...
Foam on The Beach is sublime...TY for your video
Thanks, Arthur. You're welcome.
I love art themed videos or guiding videos for beginners 😍. Thank you ✨
You're welcome Franzi! For more tutorials, please go to www.paintingskies.com/video.
wow man, made my life...
nice one, subscribed...keep'em comin...
Good to hear. I'll do my best!
Wow amazing. 😍😍😍😍
Thank you!!
This is the first video of yours that I've seen and I love it. It might actually inspire me to try painting instead of just watching RUclips videos of people painting! I saw the link to your website in one of your replies to a comment. I suggest you put it at the top of the page with the introduction to the video underneath your photo. Not everyone reads the comments and many of the 344 people who liked your video will have missed it. Would you say that your DVDs are suitable for complete beginners? Do you go everything step by step such as what colours you are using and mixing and what brushes etc? I'm going to look for more of your videos now!
Dear Sir Prancelot, thank you so much for your kind comment. If you're a starting artist and you want to purchase one of my videos I'd recommend the first one Painting Clouds. It's a step by step class, from a blank panel to the finished work (www.paintingskies.com/video).
Janhendrik, thanks so much for another video. I just started using paper to paint on. I’m using watercolor paper and three coats of gesso, then a gray or light brown underpainting. I use it for practice only, but I also found The Master’s Touch brand panels. I also do three coats of gesso and I like it very much. I have discovered That painting on paper without any medium, the paint dries much faster.
I wish you post more videos. I find your work inspiring and definitely another learning challenge, but a wonderful challenge. My question to you would be, how many hours a day should an artist paint a day? Should it be daily or weekly? I would love your thoughts about it. Blessings and take care.
Water color paper with Gesso works just fine too. Does the paint (when used without medium) dry faster on a Gesso coated paper surface?
The answer to your question about the number of hours an artist should work per day is a little hard to give. It's quite personal and for example age related. Now that I'm getting older I can make less hours than I did when I was younger. My advice would be to go for what you feel comfortable with.
Lovely painting, I have subscribed
Thanks!
Great video! Funny, beautiful, helpful, relaxing...Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much!
Great info, thanks for simple tips
Good to hear info & tips have been helpful. Thanks for commenting!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Nice video ❤️👍amazing❤️👍👍😱👍...👍..👍
Thanks, Left Hand Story!
Oh heck yeah with the tape idea! Do you not gesso the paper just in case before painting? Does it wrinkle? Amazing as usual and so happy you share with us! Why don't you have a Patreon subscription? I want to be one of your patrons:)
Yes, the tape thing, it's a rather brilliant idea, isn't it? I don't gesso my paper anymore. Used to, but since I discovered the Canson painting blocs, I don't need to.
Thanks for the idea to open a Patreon account. I'm only vaguely familiar with the concept, so I'll have to get into that a little more. Thanks!
Can I use oil paint on marker pad paper? I made a sketch on marker paper originally planned to use markers but changed my mind and want to use oil paint now.
I think so, but I never tried it, so I'm not sure. I'm only wondering if the oil paint will stick to the surface. You'll just have to try...
Thanks for a great video! Can you tell me how to store these paintings on paper? I too have been working with oils on paper which I find really convenient, but can’t find any information on how they can be stored once touch dry. For example, can they go in a plastic portfolio sleeve? Would it effect the paint curing?
Good to hear you enjoyed the video! I store my oil on paper studies in passe partoux. That way the surface remains untouched and the drying process can continue. I don't know about storing them in plastic portfolio sleeves. I wouldn't do it, but that's just intuition.
Thank you!
Wonderful painting. I always enjoy your videos, as well as your emails.
Thanks, Catherine. Good to hear you enjoy my newsletter!
the tape method is really great idea. which No. brush did you use to blend the colour?
I use a nr, 20 stippler and the squirrel hair brush is probably a nr, 12, but I must confess I'm not really sure. Tried to read the number on the stem of the brush, but since it's covered with paint the number is invisible...
+Janhendrik Dolsma thank you . i will chk with the art store .
White charcoal is a much better alternative to graphite, both for underdrawing and drawing on top of oil paint. Other charcoal colors works too.
Thanks for your comment. Yes, at the Fine Art Academy we were taught too that charcoal was better for underdrawing, but never why. Graphite is a carbon, just like charcoal. Could you please explain?
So you don't have to paint or wet the paper with anything before starting to paint? Or finish it with putting something?
That's right, Cinderella. Of course that's only the case with a paper that is prepped for oils or acrylics. If you want to ground the paper yourself, a layer of Gesso will do.
@@PaintingSkies1 thank you❤️
Do you have to thin your oil paint or you can just use it the way it comes?
You can certainly use oil paint without thinning it down. There are lots of painters who worke like that, in particular those who like a textured paint surface. It can take quite some time to dry though. If you want to use the glazing technique the way I do, using a medium is advised.
Great channel. What was that large red handled blending brush you used? That was incredible.
Thanks. The brush you're referring to is a stippler. It's mainly used for painting doors and such, but I use it for making smooth color transitions. I buy mine in the local hard ware store. In my Painting Clouds tutorial (download at www.paintingskies.com) I explain it's use.
Janhendrik Dolsma thanks for the reply. I really appreciate the information. 👍
Awesome
Thanks Afzal!
Thank you
Thank you too!
Are you not using any gesso or sizing? My paper soaked up my paint so I couldn't blend with it. Made my first oil painting experience somewhat frustrating.
The specific paper (Canson) I use in this video doesn't need gessoing, it's ready and primed for oils. At the moment I'm working on Arches oil paper and (just to be sure) I always prime it with Gesso.
@@PaintingSkies1Thanks. I found it difficult to get good information on whether paper needed to be sized or gesso'd so I just started using it. That was a lesson in what not to do.
Do you prepaid your paper first? Primer for example..
In this video I used Canson paper, which is already primed. At the moment I'm working on 300grs Arches oil paper. I prime it with Gesso, just to be sure.
Do you then peel all the tape off when finished or cut it leaving a bit on the back of the artwork?
Thanks for your question, Petrik. Yes, I peel off the tape when finished. The paper tape I use doesn't stick that well. When putting the work in a passe partou I use acid free tape.
We can also prime the paper ourself using gesso??? For oil painting?
Absolutely, I’ve done it many times. You’ll get the best result on heavy paper (250 grs and higher).
@@PaintingSkies1 Thank you and what about the scholar sheets used for pastels mostly can we use gesso on it as well?
@@mahamamjad8150 You can use Gesso on any kind of paper, provided it’s thick enough. Otherwise it will start to wobble.
Genius
Thanks, Christina. I'm not sure about the genius, but I appreciate your comment!
Excelente.
Muchas gracias!
My next step is to start oil painting portrait.
That's great, Jada! I'm afraid I'm no expert in this field. Lots of RUclips clips on the subject though. This one for example: ruclips.net/video/4Ib3Pfm1p5Q/видео.html. Success!
@@PaintingSkies1 I been doing realistic drawings to wiping down the tissue
how do you put it in a frame afterwards?
I have it mounted on MDF board, so I can frame it in a floater.
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Thanks, William!
lovely work TFS
Thanks!
😍
Thanks!
dont u apply gesso or any primer?
No, I don't. The Canson paper I use has been primed already. Canson is by he way not the only brand that manufactures this kind of paper. Check the internet for 'paper for oil painting',
for somehow i imagined that Sargent had a similar voice to yours.
I'll take that as a compliment. Love Sargent's work.
anyone know what type of paper this is?
Hi Junior, the paper I use is Canson 290grs oil/acrylics paper, size A3. In the video you can see it at 2 min. 10 sec.
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Thank you!
Muy agradecido maeatro
De nada...
more details is preferred.
I understand, but with more details it wouldn't be a sketch anymore...
Can you give us your brushes references please.
Hi Shinouk! If you send me an email at info@janhendrikdolsma.nl I will mail you a list of the brushes and colors I use.
DON'T YOU HAVE TO PRIME THE PAPER?
No, I don't. The Canson paper I use has been primed already. Canson is by he way not the only brand that manufactures this kind of paper. Check the internet for 'paper for oil painting',
Tape
Yep.
@@PaintingSkies1 why not bostick
I tried using oils on a regular paper and the result, it's traumatising
Why don’t you try the specially prepared paper, like fir example the Canson paper I mentioned in my video? I’m sure you’ll feel a lot better!
Thank you
Thanks!
My pleasure, Fadi.