"You gotta start somewhere.... the way you get around it (the struggle) is to just jump in. If you need someone to stand behind you and push your hand into the canvas, find somebody! It's fun." Love that!
You are exceptionally talented Kevin. I love how you experiment on video and have it turn out so beautiful. Obviously, you have a very good knowledge of brush work and colour mixing. I never fail to learn something from your videos. Thank you.
Skills is a better word than talent when talking about artists. Artists often get offended by 'talent' because it implies they haven't worked hard to get there. I prefer 'skill' for a different reason, it implies everyone can learn how to paint if they put enough work into it.
I know what you are saying, but as a psychologist, I would argue that you are confusing the concept of talent with the notion of innate aptitude or ability. Talent can be developed and for those who possess some innate aptitude their level of talent can reach greater heights. But, overall, yes. I agree that most people can learn to paint given appropriate learning experiences and practice.
Dr10Jeeps True. It's easy to lose the definition of words. But usually talent is used in the negative way I had in mind. In any case, he's damn good at painting.
Yes he is. I have been painting off and on for over 40 years and Kevin's videos have taught me to be much looser with my brush strokes. Amazing, especially in landscapes, these looser brush strokes convey much greater and more realistic detail. I never get tired of watching his videos and he certainly has inspired me to paint more frequently. Happy painting to you!
Awesome!! I love your instruction Kevin, and I also just love watching a painting from start to finish! Thanks for the lessons, and hours of enjoyment just watching!! Jack Canada
Love your videos love your paintings . Thanks for shareing your talent. Been watching for over a year now and have learned many techniques. Also... congratulations on your new baby , I saw one of your interviews stating you and your wife were expecting in 2018.wishing you the best.. .
You make me want to be the best I can be! in other words You inspire me! I'm actually going to try this! Wish me luck! This painting is breath taking!!
sorry to be off topic but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account? I was dumb forgot my login password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
Kevin...your tonal values are always right on....I like the cool and warms of this scene ...and the Brushwork forming the peaks..and snow on the mountain gives a realistic look...please consider a DVD of this...there are so many videos that I see many..myself included requesting DVDs of...this would have been a perfect gift to paint for xmas...tfs
It would be so helpful if you showed us your reference photo/study of the painting you're about to do, and also how you take a photo and mix it with other photos to find a good composition.
MindGem Hi, I can understand seeing the reference pic would be of help...as far as using multiple photos and taking elements from each one to create compositions...I think this is a personal thing as an artist...we all see things differently...color etc...with that being said...as long as you understand the basic fundamentals of a balanced composition...you can create anything you like...using The rule of thirds...the central focal point must be on one of the four marks...it's always good to have the eye leading into the pic...that can be achieved with landscapes using a path...road...water...to achieve depth..besides the cool colors in background...having a tree or something in the foreground helps push everything back...there are multiple composition formats...using reference pics...you can take a mountain from one pic...look for something that would look good for the midground...then something for the foreground...again having in mind the rule of thirds and eye stoppers...hope this helps...
I use a mix of Clear Gel Medium and Titanium White on the sky area only. It helps the colors blend easier. Here is a link to the Clear Gel Medium: paintwithkevin.com/oil-paint.html
He actually only uses liquid white for the sky. He explains this further in his dvds. He leaves everything else dry to put on as little oil and paint as possible
Luke Snow no liquid white. He uses solvent free gel with white on skies to help the blending. The other parts are done on dry canvas. Watch a few vids and you'll find the process moreso. Enjoy
better then a photo, man this is when a master has mastered his craft, i wish this video was longer
"You gotta start somewhere.... the way you get around it (the struggle) is to just jump in. If you need someone to stand behind you and push your hand into the canvas, find somebody! It's fun."
Love that!
I like your style Kevin. Really great videos and beautiful paintings!
Just amazing! So beautiful
Breathtaking 🥰💙💕
Such a beautiful job! Love you style and love your explanations of how you decide to do things. Kudos!
Wow....that is beautiful !!
You are exceptionally talented Kevin. I love how you experiment on video and have it turn out so beautiful. Obviously, you have a very good knowledge of brush work and colour mixing. I never fail to learn something from your videos. Thank you.
Skills is a better word than talent when talking about artists. Artists often get offended by 'talent' because it implies they haven't worked hard to get there. I prefer 'skill' for a different reason, it implies everyone can learn how to paint if they put enough work into it.
I know what you are saying, but as a psychologist, I would argue that you are confusing the concept of talent with the notion of innate aptitude or ability. Talent can be developed and for those who possess some innate aptitude their level of talent can reach greater heights. But, overall, yes. I agree that most people can learn to paint given appropriate learning experiences and practice.
Dr10Jeeps True. It's easy to lose the definition of words. But usually talent is used in the negative way I had in mind.
In any case, he's damn good at painting.
Yes he is. I have been painting off and on for over 40 years and Kevin's videos have taught me to be much looser with my brush strokes. Amazing, especially in landscapes, these looser brush strokes convey much greater and more realistic detail. I never get tired of watching his videos and he certainly has inspired me to paint more frequently. Happy painting to you!
Beautiful, the light is so cleverly done.
Awesome!! I love your instruction Kevin, and I also just love watching a painting from start to finish!
Thanks for the lessons, and hours of enjoyment just watching!!
Jack
Canada
this picture is incredibly beautiful!!!
Oh how I missed your snowy mountains! Keep them coming
I find your work so inspiring. . and absolutely beautiful.
I cant believe how much i have just learned from seeing your video.
Thank you
Love your videos love your paintings . Thanks for shareing your talent. Been watching for over a year now and have learned many techniques. Also... congratulations on your new baby , I saw one of your interviews stating you and your wife were expecting in 2018.wishing you the best..
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Always beautiful paintings!!
That sky is brilliant mate
I love your work! I just bought your DVD's can't wait to start painting again!
afpandra hey...how's the painting coming along?
Какая красота!!!да все картины просто супер!!!)
Really amazing paintings, God bless you dear
Just gorgeous 💜
You make me want to be the best I can be! in other words You inspire me! I'm actually going to try this! Wish me luck! This painting is breath taking!!
GREAT STUFF, KEVIN!
Tip video was great Kevin. Thanks. This painting is really nice, love it. I want to try the liner brush technique.
Love your instructions hints and brush uses. I do this in acrylic as I have no oil paint
I love watching when hill is painting hills
Beautiful! Your talent just keeps growing amazingly!
sorry to be off topic but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account?
I was dumb forgot my login password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
@Max Mack Instablaster :)
Roland from Philippines, you're so amazing Kevin, thanks for your tutorials..
Thank you Kevin for the free video really great advice your a star
Thank you, Kevin! It's amazing!
Awesome!!! I learn allot !!!
Kevin...your tonal values are always right on....I like the cool and warms of this scene ...and the Brushwork forming the peaks..and snow on the mountain gives a realistic look...please consider a DVD of this...there are so many videos that I see many..myself included requesting DVDs of...this would have been a perfect gift to paint for xmas...tfs
This was absolutely amazing! Thank you 🙏
Beautiful.
I watch Kevin paint, and it looks better than a photographer could do. I try to replicate it and it looks like "fine art" T-T
it's so beautiful, but don't underestimate the power of photography! An underrated medium
Beautiful, i love your vídeos!!!
best one yet
Eu adoro o seu trabalho,sou sua fã 😘
incredibly and beautiful thanks for teachus.
Wonderful!!!!
Hii Kevin did you use acrylic paint or oil paint .... I must say your way of painting is really a fun .... I like it a lot
That was excellent.....
Kevin you are really amazing.....
awesome work
Beautiful. Thanks.
i'am a big fan of your art please carry on
Maravilloso tu trabajo me encanta
i like this picture! ;)
awesome job &your video is my inspired me
this is amazing
BEAUTIFUL! tHANK YOU!
thank you so much
U r very helpful for teaching oil painting
Thank u
l'm from Brasil.l loved it. Great.
Sou do brasil tbm
Gosto muito desse artista, aprendo muinto com ele apesar do meu ingles ser muito ruim rsrs
Thank you very much!)
Suas pinturas são impressionantes!
hey Kevin I appreciate the help
thank you for tip video, it was very helpful.
this is amazing😇😇😇😊☺
this is really useful man. cheers:)
Brilliant
Muito lindo, perfeito.
Super!!!,🌏🇰🇿👍
Pinta maravilloso, miro atentamente sus pinceladas para algún día poder pintar como él, difícil pero no imposible
Your so good Thank you .
such a beautiful painting, what paint do u use if i may ask? cause it doesn't seem like oil to me? +KevilOilPainting
Muito lindo, iam from Brazil
amazing
🙏🙏🙏😃
Bellissimo
Greeting from slovakia:))
Merci beaucoup
Parádní malba.
It would be so helpful if you showed us your reference photo/study of the painting you're about to do,
and also how you take a photo and mix it with other photos to find a good composition.
MindGem Hi, I can understand seeing the reference pic would be of help...as far as using multiple photos and taking elements from each one to create compositions...I think this is a personal thing as an artist...we all see things differently...color etc...with that being said...as long as you understand the basic fundamentals of a balanced composition...you can create anything you like...using The rule of thirds...the central focal point must be on one of the four marks...it's always good to have the eye leading into the pic...that can be achieved with landscapes using a path...road...water...to achieve depth..besides the cool colors in background...having a tree or something in the foreground helps push everything back...there are multiple composition formats...using reference pics...you can take a mountain from one pic...look for something that would look good for the midground...then something for the foreground...again having in mind the rule of thirds and eye stoppers...hope this helps...
pour rêver bravo j'aime beaucoup merci
How do i buy this tutorial dvd? Please guide me. Thank you Kevin
I'm sure its on the website, the link for it is in the description :)
+Farida Ezzat
Thank you dear friend
Superbe !
اشكرك جدا جدا تعلمت منك الكثير
If you could pls add a video of clouds drawing you way of drawing clouds is really very impressive
Olá amigo, mostra para gente como se minstura a tinta antes da pintura ?👍👍👍
👍👍👍👍👍👍
beautiful rendition Kevin! how long from start to finish do you spend doing a picture like this?
nelson unit this is all on the artist. ..the scenery. ...it's done in one time...
beautyfull excellent and amazing
Preferred it when you talked slower Kevin your voice was extremely soothing:) great painting though one of my favourites
Очень красиво.
Good 😊 😍
תודה למפרסמים🌷
hi beautiful work.how much roughly would you sell the painting
u r amazing
🦊👏👏👏👏👏
So Nice
просто все картины супер хотела бы так научиться писать
Тоже в восторге от его картин
kevin can we use knife to make this ..and why dont u use knife for mountains ....???
very good
What kind of acrylic colors?
Hello mr kaviin.I like yourpaints.Iwant your DVD. Thanks
Hello kevin, how much would it cost me to get decent burhes? soft and all?
andrea piro checkout Kevins website he's got his own brushline. ..and a xmas sale going on...
Super
Do you first coat the canvas in white paint
I use a mix of Clear Gel Medium and Titanium White on the sky area only. It helps the colors blend easier. Here is a link to the Clear Gel Medium: paintwithkevin.com/oil-paint.html
KevinOilPainting thank you for the reply
hey kevin.. did your canvas have a coating of liquid white on it for this process?
Yes he had a coat of liquid white on his canvas or else he wouldn’t be able to blend the paint that freely
He actually only uses liquid white for the sky. He explains this further in his dvds. He leaves everything else dry to put on as little oil and paint as possible
Luke Snow no liquid white. He uses solvent free gel with white on skies to help the blending. The other parts are done on dry canvas. Watch a few vids and you'll find the process moreso. Enjoy
Traceur907 no liquid white.
Is this one wet on wet?