I bought some Stonehenge paper as a cheaper option to panels after getting frustrated with canvas paper. During the initial block in my brain kept saying “nope…this ain’t it” the whole time. This video has convinced me to try again.
I found these small pads of watercolor paper, 300 weight, that I used for smaller oil paintings for practice and color studies, whatnot. It helped me get confidence to use more paint because of the absorbancy of the paper, mixing and matching colors because of needing to use more paint; as well as expressiveness in brush strokes. I had the confidence to experiment because they were small and cheap. I wasn't as invested as I would have been with canvas and feeling like I needed to paint a professional quality finished piece every time. Would highly recommend. I found a 3-pack of 6x9in 90 sheet pads that were less than $20.
Hello Stephen! I am an amateur, especially in oil. A lot of the critiques I've had is that I do get the form and the color close enough to get the liking of the photo/reference. However, my paintings don't look like it's done by a professional. I was wondering what makes a painting sort of fully-furnished in a way, specifically in portraits. Or for you, what makes up a "finished" painting? I found out about you through your videos in Proko, and clips in instagram. Your videos have been a lot of help in making oil painting easier to understand. Hope to see more in the future! Thanks!
Finished in this case usually refers to "confidently" painted in your style. Early on, with less experience, it is difficult to show this confidence. Comes with TONS of practice.
Will this work on any Stonehenge paper? I primarily work with graphite + charcoal and would love to try this with the standard cream Stonehenge (i.e. not oil) paper -- will this amount of water be harmful? Thank you!
Yes it will work. Just to be sure- if you want to paint on it you will have to use oil-paper. But for drawing, yes- you can stretch it this way. I do it all of the time.
Thank you for this video! Just wondering, if you keep the drawing stretched on the panel for framing, do you plan to have it under glass? If not how do you protect the drawing? Looking for a way to frame drawings without necessarily having to be behind glass. Thanks! 🙏
Hi! For practicing purposes, can I use any heavy weight paper with a coat of acrylic gesso on top of it? Or any other material with a coat of acrylic gesso? I'm looking for a inexpensive surface to train on a regular basis
@@Zimbertica hi goshops, I want to try with heavy watercolour paper since I don't do watercolour anymore, but how does oil paint react without any gesso ? would you paint alla prima only or can also try indirect painting? Also, does the oil paint would be more fluid on the paper if I start with a wash or turpentine? sorry for all these questions, would love to hear your feedbacks. (I hate when the oil paint pigment is a bit "scratchy" on the canvas/surface, and I don't really like to add solvents that's why)
@@dystopiaproject I don't have any that are years old so I'm not sure how they stand the test of time. But I don't prime the paper with anything. I thin the paint to the consistency of milk with odor free thinner or linseed oil. I also add a little liquin original to help it dry a little faster. I've had no problems working in multiple thin layers that dry in between. I haven't had any issues with the paper curling or warping or otherwise falling apart. I haven't tried thick impasto but I'd imagine 300g weight paper would hold up.
@@Zimbertica thank you for your answer, really much appreciated 🙏 I hate gesso so it’s seem very good to me. I’m gonna follow your process! Thank you for these feedbacks 😇
I love that "A little bit tough to block in, but really easy to finish." So much truth in a single statement!
Surfaces matter- this is the only one I've found that does this.
I bought some Stonehenge paper as a cheaper option to panels after getting frustrated with canvas paper. During the initial block in my brain kept saying “nope…this ain’t it” the whole time. This video has convinced me to try again.
amazing demo! thank you! ✨
I found these small pads of watercolor paper, 300 weight, that I used for smaller oil paintings for practice and color studies, whatnot. It helped me get confidence to use more paint because of the absorbancy of the paper, mixing and matching colors because of needing to use more paint; as well as expressiveness in brush strokes. I had the confidence to experiment because they were small and cheap. I wasn't as invested as I would have been with canvas and feeling like I needed to paint a professional quality finished piece every time.
Would highly recommend. I found a 3-pack of 6x9in 90 sheet pads that were less than $20.
Awsome demo thank you! Game changer would never have thought to go this. I work in graphite, charcoal and colour pencil. Definitely giving it a go 👍✍🏻
Very thoroughly explained, thank you
Great video master Bauman.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Please livestream, I like your allaprima painting
Amazing, Stephen! Thank you!
love this
Thank you very much 🙏🙏
You're most welcome
Hello Stephen! I am an amateur, especially in oil. A lot of the critiques I've had is that I do get the form and the color close enough to get the liking of the photo/reference. However, my paintings don't look like it's done by a professional. I was wondering what makes a painting sort of fully-furnished in a way, specifically in portraits. Or for you, what makes up a "finished" painting? I found out about you through your videos in Proko, and clips in instagram. Your videos have been a lot of help in making oil painting easier to understand. Hope to see more in the future! Thanks!
Finished in this case usually refers to "confidently" painted in your style. Early on, with less experience, it is difficult to show this confidence. Comes with TONS of practice.
Thank you so much!
@@posh8823 I would recommend checking out Andrew Tischler and his 3-step process of blocking in, modeling, and refinement.
@@Zimbertica I'll check it out. Thanks!
I always look for your tips Stephen. I have a question, would any heavy paper work but with a gesso surface after stretching?
Yep.
Will this work on any Stonehenge paper? I primarily work with graphite + charcoal and would love to try this with the standard cream Stonehenge (i.e. not oil) paper -- will this amount of water be harmful? Thank you!
I’m hoping it will work with the pearl grey Stonehenge paper as well 🤔
Yes it will work. Just to be sure- if you want to paint on it you will have to use oil-paper. But for drawing, yes- you can stretch it this way. I do it all of the time.
@@stephenbaumanartwork Great! Thank you so much. Your work has meant a lot to me since you began your RUclips career :)
Happy to be there for you, man!
What about gessoing the surface... Is that necessary..?
Fabulous painting and helpful tutorial. Do you seal the wooden panel with anything before you stretch paper over it? Thanks!
I dont always but its a good idea.
@@stephenbaumanartwork Thanks!!!
Thank you for this video! Just wondering, if you keep the drawing stretched on the panel for framing, do you plan to have it under glass? If not how do you protect the drawing? Looking for a way to frame drawings without necessarily having to be behind glass. Thanks! 🙏
I have kept the paper on panel and had it framed behind glass as well. No solution I've seen yet to frame drawings without glass.
Great👏👏❤❤❤
Is it ok to remove the stretched painting from the panel in future?
Yep.
Do you know if it works with Acrylic papaer as well? I usually like to work Oils over an acrylic base.
Would a charcoal underdrawing work for alla prima? (specifically on this paper)
Yep, you could do that.
Would this work for Stonehenge 250gsm?
Hi!
For practicing purposes, can I use any heavy weight paper with a coat of acrylic gesso on top of it? Or any other material with a coat of acrylic gesso? I'm looking for a inexpensive surface to train on a regular basis
Yes, absolutely
Yes! I found 300 weight watercolor pads work really well even without gesso.
@@Zimbertica hi goshops, I want to try with heavy watercolour paper since I don't do watercolour anymore, but how does oil paint react without any gesso ? would you paint alla prima only or can also try indirect painting? Also, does the oil paint would be more fluid on the paper if I start with a wash or turpentine? sorry for all these questions, would love to hear your feedbacks. (I hate when the oil paint pigment is a bit "scratchy" on the canvas/surface, and I don't really like to add solvents that's why)
@@dystopiaproject I don't have any that are years old so I'm not sure how they stand the test of time. But I don't prime the paper with anything. I thin the paint to the consistency of milk with odor free thinner or linseed oil. I also add a little liquin original to help it dry a little faster. I've had no problems working in multiple thin layers that dry in between. I haven't had any issues with the paper curling or warping or otherwise falling apart. I haven't tried thick impasto but I'd imagine 300g weight paper would hold up.
@@Zimbertica thank you for your answer, really much appreciated 🙏
I hate gesso so it’s seem very good to me. I’m gonna follow your process! Thank you for these feedbacks 😇
How much does this type of paper weigh?
Could you gesso the paper after stretching?
Yep
@@stephenbaumanartwork thank you!
Hi
What is the best way to develop a drawing?
Depends.
What name paper you use ?
Stonehenge Oil Paper from Legion Paper
@@Jang09 thanks you so much 🙏
still dont believe it but man this would be cool if it worked
Why don’t you believe it? Just make sure you buy a quality oil paper like arches that resists oil and won’t age poorly.
Is that arches paper?
it's on the description 🤦♂️
Stonehenge oil.