This is a lot better than many of the other painting tutorials I've seen because it clearly explains the thinking behind decisions, instead of just showing what to do.
Seriously, this answered so many important questions for me. I left this video with a real excitement in what I learned. Usually a video leaves me asking how or why, which can be quite demoralising.
And therein lies the importance of language mastery in any teacher, this is the reason why few mathematics teachers are successful with their students. This boy not only paints perfectly, a very Spanish style by the way, it reminds me of Sorolla, but he gets to the point and with tremendous success when it comes to technique and that is why he is different from an amateur.
Your explanaition of soft edges was so wonderful I havent gone to art school but I´m studying game art and we havent been taught things like this so ty ty very much
That isn't all he does though. Notice that he doesn't mess with the paint once it's applied. Direct strokes and without over working them. This gives the painting that big confident look.
I'm just a beginner, and I've basically appointed you as my guru, I hope that's okay! I love your style, the liveliness in it, just how I'd love to be able to paint (though of course I'm sure that will change). Thank you.@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting
as an academic painter, I have only to say this: the very essence and core of painting itself !!...without any unnecessary instructions, empty stories, long introductions and all kind of surroundings - directly to the center!! and all this in just 10 minutes... your 10 minutes are worth more than hours and hours of various painting tutorials on RUclips... bravo maestro!!
I thought the video of the model was a photograph so I jumped when he blinked LOL. Thank you so much for this video! I have been looking for something exactly like this - an oil painting demo that explains the “why” behind each choice. Excited to get back to my paints and apply the concepts you discussed.
I have watched countless videos like this and have never heard about several thing you mentioned. You didn't waste a second, never have I learned so many things about painting in only 10 minutes.
I love how you actually explain why you do the things you do instead of just showing us what to do. It actually feels like im learning smthing and not just watching or copying someone drawing 👏👏
Very nice work, sensitive and realistic without pushing the form too much toward details. You are one of the few artists online who actually understand that you can add more color into skintones as long as the value of those strokes is in harmony with the surrounding area.
I doubt hes the only one as there is such an insane amount of highly skilled artists all over the place, he does do an amazing job at explaining everything though
I have watched this a second time and took notes. For me, you are the best portraiture teacher on RUclips, I like your technique and your results the most. I have started painting the Juan de Pareja master copy. It's hard not to fall in love with his, and your painting.
I've painted portraits for 18 years but I've never considered the "focal eye" idea regarding hard edges. That absolutely blew my mind and made so much sense.
This is how a proper painting tutorial should be like! Great work, Alex! I really enjoyed this one and hope you will be back with many more amazing videos as soon as possible. Have a great day!
I'm waking up with a cup with a coffee on Thanksgiving day and throughly enjoying watching you paint. Your instructions are extremely helpful and you inspire me to take the plunge to paint portraits. I'm thankful for your videos.
thank you! im 12 years old and i needed help on the hair. thanks to you i got to participate in a highschool art competition and won 1st place + 2 boxes of chocolate from the teacher
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. From the thousand of people who give instructions here. You are the man with best knowledge I saw on the internet. Thank you from all of us, who dont have enough money to pay a masterclases.
Brilliant Alex as are all your videos. I particularly like the handling of the hair, both the beard and hairline. The interaction between soft and hard edges so well explained and shown by example. Superb session. Yes, I think it quite possibly was your best yet!
I hadn't painted in a long time and forgot everything... I tried a portrait and failed. Came back and I now feel confident to try again. Thanks, this was very useful!
Diego and John S.S. Are my favorite portrait artists. (I love Holbein too). Watching you paint is like watching those two masters apply paint in person. It’s quite amazing and therapeutic. Your videos are so positive and uplifting in general . Thank you so very much.
Jesus that was probably the best video on painting I’ve ever watched, I’m not exaggerating here! Thank you! I shall definitely be watching more of your amazing videos :)
It was a great pleasure to watch your process and to listen to the clear explanations. Thank you! I am sure many viewers also appreciate you showing the model throughout. I loved your Diego Velázquez comparison of his two pieces, going from rigid to magical.
I’m a year in studying art. I did my first self portrait today knowing I had many revisions for tomorrow. Now I think I’ll start over. I usually sketch but decide to try acrylics. This video took me back to day one of art. Thank you for this amazing tutorial. I appreciate your time and explanation.
I've been a professional illustrator who also did a great deal of gallery work around the world. My works been on dozens and dozens of book and magazine covers. I will tell you that this demonstration is the best I've seen on youtube. Very well done.
Absolutely stunning work! - As a hobby artist currently retracing my steps regarding shading and coloring, this was a very informative and inspiring video.
Thank you for this wonderful and useful effort. I find in watching you the answers I need to practice drawing more professionally❤❤ it's ahlam from Syria ❤
Wow, a video on "3 Techniques for Incredibly Realistic Portraits" sounds fascinating! Portraiture has such a rich history in the art world, and it's always amazing to see how artists continue to innovate and refine their techniques. Realistic portraits have this unique way of capturing not just the physical likeness but also the essence of a person. It's a skill that requires a lot of patience and attention to detail. Whether you're an aspiring artist or just someone who appreciates good art, there's always something new to learn in this field. The journey of mastering portrait art is truly an inspiring one!
I Love your videos. I learn so much. I am professionnal, but I never learned like that, and understand things I was wondering about for years. Merci !!
Absolutely one of your best. Enjoyed your narration as well. Not to add to a masterpiece, but personally I'd enjoy a few clips of live narration as you're painting then randomly revert back to the overdubbing narration.
Any man who features Velasquez in a lecture gets an instant sub from me. Some very useful tips here, things I hadn’t thought of before, especially regarding hues and edges. Cheers mate. Do you ever bust out from such an academic approach??
thank you so much for this video, i dont work with oil paints or even focus on big realism, but i feel like the tips in this video are universal and can be applied in many ways. very insightful!
I agree with a lot of the comments about being a seriously useful video, thanks. I knew of the hard edges and "Lost and found" but I have never heard the reason why until today. Because we can't focus on en entire edge!!! like Duh? simple when you know why, now I can apply this to my watercolours, patels etc much appreciated 🙂.
Alex, my best teacher in my pain ting Journey. Thanks to your generosity by sharing this precious demo. Say hello to your model , he is a professionel. Bye.
just splendid! that tip about the eyes was such a wonderful insight ive never thought of before. thank you for this ! definitely an eye catching portrait, the model did great too!
I’ve never painted a face before, nor do I plan on painting one. But this video was so interesting that I watched it all. Great video, very informative.
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i almost freaked out when the reference photo blinked LMAO
Haha me too I was like wait a min
Me too
It’s not a photo
Same i thought it was a photo!!!! O.o
Yeah, freaked me out 😂 I thought I had a visual tick because of the movement around the painting. Got distracted for a bit!😊
This is a lot better than many of the other painting tutorials I've seen because it clearly explains the thinking behind decisions, instead of just showing what to do.
Thank you very much! Glad you think so.
Seriously, this answered so many important questions for me. I left this video with a real excitement in what I learned. Usually a video leaves me asking how or why, which can be quite demoralising.
And therein lies the importance of language mastery in any teacher, this is the reason why few mathematics teachers are successful with their students.
This boy not only paints perfectly, a very Spanish style by the way, it reminds me of Sorolla, but he gets to the point and with tremendous success when it comes to technique and that is why he is different from an amateur.
Oh yeah, it was my pain after paying for a course 😢 This is so much better!
to summarize:
1. dont copy all the details, replicate texture
2. variate the colors within values
3. keep hard edges and accents to a minimum
Man you're a legend
not to disrespect a creator, but its really helps to just list everything first then talk about it. Saved me some time :p
@@oyasumiio 1. take a brush 2. done
Your explanaition of soft edges was so wonderful I havent gone to art school but I´m studying game art and we havent been taught things like this so ty ty very much
That isn't all he does though. Notice that he doesn't mess with the paint once it's applied. Direct strokes and without over working them. This gives the painting that big confident look.
That might just be the most useful ten minutes I've ever spent. So much really practical, and often counter-intuitive, advice. Thank you so much.
Wow! That's an amazing compliment. Thank You.
I'm just a beginner, and I've basically appointed you as my guru, I hope that's okay! I love your style, the liveliness in it, just how I'd love to be able to paint (though of course I'm sure that will change). Thank you.@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting
agree
The first art video i watched without getting distracted
as an academic painter, I have only to say this: the very essence and core of painting itself !!...without any unnecessary instructions, empty stories, long introductions and all kind of surroundings - directly to the center!! and all this in just 10 minutes... your 10 minutes are worth more than hours and hours of various painting tutorials on RUclips... bravo maestro!!
I thought the video of the model was a photograph so I jumped when he blinked LOL.
Thank you so much for this video! I have been looking for something exactly like this - an oil painting demo that explains the “why” behind each choice. Excited to get back to my paints and apply the concepts you discussed.
Thank you very much! Good luck with your painting.
I have watched countless videos like this and have never heard about several thing you mentioned. You didn't waste a second, never have I learned so many things about painting in only 10 minutes.
I love how you actually explain why you do the things you do instead of just showing us what to do. It actually feels like im learning smthing and not just watching or copying someone drawing 👏👏
Thank you! Glad it was helpful.
Very nice work, sensitive and realistic without pushing the form too much toward details. You are one of the few artists online who actually understand that you can add more color into skintones as long as the value of those strokes is in harmony with the surrounding area.
Thank you Philip!
I doubt hes the only one as there is such an insane amount of highly skilled artists all over the place, he does do an amazing job at explaining everything though
This actually made a massive difference in how I paint people, easily the best demo on portrait painting I've ever seen.
Thank you very much!
I have never seen such a stunning set of techniques condensed into a crisp video I will revisit this many times. Thank you.
Thank you very much Kevin! Please do.
instead of someone talking to camera and me skipping half the video i rewatch it several times because its good to see and learn something new
The hint about the eyes was mind-blowing. Thank you!
I have watched this a second time and took notes. For me, you are the best portraiture teacher on RUclips, I like your technique and your results the most. I have started painting the Juan de Pareja master copy. It's hard not to fall in love with his, and your painting.
Best advise ever, short and straight to the point! This is by far, the best oil painting Utube! Thank you so much!!
Thank you Susan!
I've painted portraits for 18 years but I've never considered the "focal eye" idea regarding hard edges. That absolutely blew my mind and made so much sense.
No bs, just raw info. Priceless. Going to be studying and applying these tips for a long long time.
This is how a proper painting tutorial should be like! Great work, Alex! I really enjoyed this one and hope you will be back with many more amazing videos as soon as possible. Have a great day!
Thank you very much! Glad you liked it.
I'm waking up with a cup with a coffee on Thanksgiving day and throughly enjoying watching you paint. Your instructions are extremely helpful and you inspire me to take the plunge to paint portraits. I'm thankful for your videos.
Thank you very much Monica!
I just learned more from these than a thousand dollar workshop
thank you! im 12 years old and i needed help on the hair. thanks to you i got to participate in a highschool art competition and won 1st place + 2 boxes of chocolate from the teacher
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. From the thousand of people who give instructions here. You are the man with best knowledge I saw on the internet. Thank you from all of us, who dont have enough money to pay a masterclases.
Thank you very much! That is exactly why I started this channel.
Oh man you are heaven sent for giving all of this information for free. Thank you!
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful.
Brilliant Alex as are all your videos. I particularly like the handling of the hair, both the beard and hairline. The interaction between soft and hard edges so well explained and shown by example. Superb session. Yes, I think it quite possibly was your best yet!
Thank you very much! Glad you think so.
First off, this is an extremely useful lesson. Secondly, this style really reminds me of John Singer Sargent.
I reckon, this was one of your BEST demos
HIS BEST
Such a humble yet masterful lesson. Thank you so much for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I will keep this video bookmarked. Excellent explanations about all the nuances of "seeing" what's in front of you.
Thank you! Glad this was helpful.
I hadn't painted in a long time and forgot everything... I tried a portrait and failed. Came back and I now feel confident to try again. Thanks, this was very useful!
I'm glad it was helpful!
Diego and John S.S. Are my favorite portrait artists. (I love Holbein too). Watching you paint is like watching those two masters apply paint in person. It’s quite amazing and therapeutic. Your videos are so positive and uplifting in general . Thank you so very much.
U are one of the best art instructor in youtube. love how the way u explain. thank u so much from India
Thank you very much!
Jesus that was probably the best video on painting I’ve ever watched, I’m not exaggerating here! Thank you! I shall definitely be watching more of your amazing videos :)
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.
The best portrait demonstration I’ve ever seen! Just excellent!! Thanks
Thank you very much Patrick, glad you liked it!
Brilliant and excellent explanation as always.Thank you Alex!
Thank you Georgia!
It was a great pleasure to watch your process and to listen to the clear explanations. Thank you! I am sure many viewers also appreciate you showing the model throughout. I loved your Diego Velázquez comparison of his two pieces, going from rigid to magical.
Thank you ert much!
I’m a year in studying art. I did my first self portrait today knowing I had many revisions for tomorrow. Now I think I’ll start over. I usually sketch but decide to try acrylics. This video took me back to day one of art. Thank you for this amazing tutorial. I appreciate your time and explanation.
An excellent demo. This is real alla prima painting!
Thank you!
I've been a professional illustrator who also did a great deal of gallery work around the world. My works been on dozens and dozens of book and magazine covers.
I will tell you that this demonstration is the best I've seen on youtube.
Very well done.
Thank you very much!
This is exactly the kind of tutorial series I've been looking for.
Great! I'm glad my videos are helpful.
Amazing tips I had never heard before!!!!! These can be applied to so much
Very informational and well presented. Thank you!
Thank you Bruce! Glad you liked it.
great tutorial as usual. I will remember those key points. avoid hard edges but don't overdo the soft edges maybe 80 18 2
I Watching To This Channel Since 2019 .Many Things i Learned From this Brilliant Channel .
Thank you very much for your continued support!
You werent joking when you said one of the best. More packed into this than most.
Thank you very much! Glad you think so!
Absolutely stunning work! - As a hobby artist currently retracing my steps regarding shading and coloring, this was a very informative and inspiring video.
Beautiful work, Alex! Magnificent!
Thank you very much John!
i wish i could like this 1000 times! excellent tips! cheers!
Thank you!
A fantastic tutorial - clear, concise, no waffle! Thank you so much 🙂
Im so high that I thought the guy in the corner was blinking…
I’m vry high too
He was tho. It's not a photo
@@jadecale8845me too
😂😂😂 same
Bc it is😭
Superb lesson Alex. Thanks very much.
Thank you Andy!
Thank you for this wonderful and useful effort. I find in watching you the answers I need to practice drawing more professionally❤❤
it's ahlam from Syria ❤
8 minutes into the video and I just realized it's a live feed of the model not a still image lol, great video !
"Details are the spice, but too much spice ruins the soup" - Wise words on finding the right balance between intricate detailing and simplicity.
this is very informative, thank you for being clear and direct. helped out a lot in digesting new or refreshing information.
You're very welcome. Glad it was helpful.
Excellent demonstration! Very informative. You nailed his likeness.
Thank you very much Rudy!
that might be the most valuable art lessons I've watched. well done.. and thank you1
Thank you ver much! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you very much , again your demonstration has been outstanding and very instructive.
Thank you! Glad you think so.
Wow, a video on "3 Techniques for Incredibly Realistic Portraits" sounds fascinating! Portraiture has such a rich history in the art world, and it's always amazing to see how artists continue to innovate and refine their techniques. Realistic portraits have this unique way of capturing not just the physical likeness but also the essence of a person. It's a skill that requires a lot of patience and attention to detail. Whether you're an aspiring artist or just someone who appreciates good art, there's always something new to learn in this field. The journey of mastering portrait art is truly an inspiring one!
I Love your videos. I learn so much. I am professionnal, but I never learned like that, and understand things I was wondering about for years. Merci !!
Glad you found this helpful.
Perfect model and perfect painting! 🤘🏻
Thank you Manolis!
You are a generous person, that is whyyou are a great teacher, since you also are a great artist ! Thank youhou
Thank you very much!
Absolutely one of your best. Enjoyed your narration as well. Not to add to a masterpiece, but personally I'd enjoy a few clips of live narration as you're painting then randomly revert back to the overdubbing narration.
Thank you Joal. Your suggestion would certainly be good for audience retention. First I need to buy another camera, or hire a videographer?
Thank you for explaining as you go. I watch many demo videos and I have to guess what they are doing and why. Your explaining helps tremendously.
Thank you Jane!
YES Alex it IS a very valuable video, I got a lot of new info from it , thanks
Thank you Mark! Glad it was helpful
Honestly! This is the only channel I actually understood. Made my art waay better ❤
Absolutly wonderful! Pricelessly useful!
Thank you very much Monica!
Gorgeous work! Excellent advice. I've never been confident about portraits.
Thank you for explaining those in a very clear and easy for understanding way! Great tutorial
Wow!! Maestro you’re amazing!! Incredible tutorial as always!! Thanks Alex!!
Very nice sir! The skill of using different techniques to get the right amount of detail.
Thank you!
The best explanation I have ever seen! THANK YOU
Glad it was helpful!
Any man who features Velasquez in a lecture gets an instant sub from me. Some very useful tips here, things I hadn’t thought of before, especially regarding hues and edges. Cheers mate. Do you ever bust out from such an academic approach??
thank you so much for this video, i dont work with oil paints or even focus on big realism, but i feel like the tips in this video are universal and can be applied in many ways. very insightful!
Good video. Very informative in such a short time span.
Thank you!
BRO, thought you were painting from a photograph until dude blinked at 4:10
How amazing, thanks very very much, this is an eye opener
Thank you! Glad you think so.
As always, wonderful demonstration. Thank you.
I agree with a lot of the comments about being a seriously useful video, thanks. I knew of the hard edges and "Lost and found" but I have never heard the reason why until today. Because we can't focus on en entire edge!!! like Duh? simple when you know why, now I can apply this to my watercolours, patels etc much appreciated 🙂.
Amazing piece and great, great video, so much useful information!
Thank you Jon!
SARGENTS way! Great technique.
Love how you teach us
Thank you very much!
Thank you so much for your well-done presentation, great work.
Thank you! Glad you liked it.
Alex, my best teacher in my pain ting Journey. Thanks to your generosity by sharing this precious demo. Say hello to your model , he is a professionel. Bye.
Thank you very much!
this is soooooooo good! ---- amazing tutorial! nice and fast without any extraneous bs. thanks!
Thank you Sam! Glad you liked it.
Excellent demo. Thank you for sharing
Brilliant. Wish I had the confidence in my skill to paint so loosely and free with my brushstrokes.
You'll get there with practice.
Thank you so so much for this wonderful video, your explainations about why you do what you did are very helpful!
just splendid! that tip about the eyes was such a wonderful insight ive never thought of before. thank you for this ! definitely an eye catching portrait, the model did great too!
I’ve never painted a face before, nor do I plan on painting one. But this video was so interesting that I watched it all. Great video, very informative.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Fantastic work STUPENDOUS!
Impressive achievement-congratulations!
Ви талановитий художник! Дивовижно! ❤❤❤
Very, very good tutorial. I like that you don't make us guess why you did one thing or another.
Thank you!
Super clear and to the point. Great demo.
Definitely one of your best 👏
Thank you! Glad you think so.
Thank you! This tied a lot of things together for me.
this video is so in-depth and informational. wow!! thank you
Glad it was helpful!
This is a great one for sure! Well done, sir!
Thanks!
wow you've been a lot of help. and you're a fantastic painter
This was very helpful, really! Explaining why to do things this way or that way. And a beautiful portrait!
Thank you!
Soooooo helpful. And thank you SO MUCH for showing your pallet over time
im the greatest artist in the world and this really helped me out , thank yoiu