Acrylic painting techniques - Light & shade (Part 1 of 2) HD

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  • Опубликовано: 15 апр 2014
  • Ever felt frustrated having worked so hard on a painting -- only to find it still looks 'flat'?
    willkempartschool.com/how-to-a...
    Is it the proportions? The perspective? Perhaps the composition?
    Whilst these all play an integral part, the most effective method of making your drawings appear three dimensional, is understanding how light logic works.
    If line drawing creates the proportions, handling of tone creates the form.
    The theory seems simple and the changes in technique small, but applying the principles of how tone, light and shade work, will improve the illusion of form in every drawing you do -- regardless of the subject.
    And the exciting part about it is, once you 'get' lighting, the principles never change.
    In Part 1 of this 2 Part painting video demonstration we look at the theory, the drawing and then paint a simple form focusing on shadow, light and edges.
    You might find it isn't your drawing technique that's wrong, but your lighting...
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  • @LebannersHook
    @LebannersHook 8 лет назад +684

    "grab a brew and grab some biscuits"
    Just the instructor I've been looking for!

  • @andreww5574
    @andreww5574 6 лет назад +185

    I'm not even a painter. This is just relaxing to watch

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  6 лет назад +25

      Pleased you've been finding it relaxing Andrew.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @scorpiovanna
    @scorpiovanna 9 лет назад +323

    I always wanted to be a painter or artist but my family wants me to be a doctor. It's very stressful studying to get into college and I don't have time to paint, but just watch your video made me relax and feel calm, you teach very well. I hope to paint at least 1/100 of what you paint when I graduate and have time for a hobby. Congratulations, you're a great artist (and very handsome).

    • @bambinaforever1402
      @bambinaforever1402 7 месяцев назад +14

      Did u manage to become a doctor by now?

    • @Unhumanosobrepensando
      @Unhumanosobrepensando 5 месяцев назад +6

      always chase your dreams not everybody else's. its your life and you choose how you want to live it!

  • @5slimfix
    @5slimfix 3 года назад +7

    I'm 73 now and it is 7:15 AM, You have warmed up my day with your helpful guidance. Don.

  • @PikeTJ
    @PikeTJ 9 лет назад +176

    I did this painting twice, the first time just like the video, and the second time I substituted green for the back drop and a red apple instead of yellow. Your knowledge and excellent videos are greatly appreciated. Thanks Will.

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  9 лет назад +27

      Thomas Pike Great to hear it Thomas, and nice that you've been adapting the techniques to your own works, good one.
      Will

  • @ReptarsaurusRex
    @ReptarsaurusRex 9 лет назад +561

    You look sort of like Vincent Van Gogh! That's cool

  • @lindaleeharper5332
    @lindaleeharper5332 9 лет назад +160

    This is without a doubt a wonderful tutorial for a beginner. I love that you detail the brushes when and where you change them. The camerawork is excellent. We can see exactly what you're doing, when you turn brushes, how you apply them. Thanks from a very very beginning painter.

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  9 лет назад +6

      Linda Lee Harper Thanks Linda, so pleased you found it helpful for your progress as a painter!
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @jays7896
    @jays7896 8 лет назад +144

    What a great, educational video. I like that you're really passionate about this and it shows. Thanks so much for posting this online!

  • @sandarahcatmom9897
    @sandarahcatmom9897 2 года назад +13

    Isn't it great that these videos don't just disappear in time! I've been taking painting classes for several years at a local senior center and for the life of me, my shadows look like big black balls and I couldn't understand why the table should be lighter regardless of the explanations from my teacher. This was so clear and easy to figure out the whys and wherefores of what you were doing - by watching you do it. I loved watching the color choices and blending process as well. Very instructive. Thank you. This was very helpful. I'll keep watching.

  • @QueenXenon
    @QueenXenon 9 лет назад +4

    I was worried that people would be afraid to do a vid like this for fear of boring the audience but this is exactly what i wanted to see thank you

  • @theTwilightSystem
    @theTwilightSystem 7 лет назад +5

    As someone who has never been any good at any form of visual art, it amazes me to watch people pain or draw. You guys can think of something, picture it in your head, then MAKE IT! It's absolutely mind-blowing. I hope that I'll be able to do something like this some day. I'm an author and want to design the covers to my books, so I'm following several series like this to learn different techniques for getting the idea for my covers into a physical form.

  • @Horace01
    @Horace01 9 лет назад +199

    skipping straight to digital painting has robbed me of the ability to mix colors. and the ability to paint really. help i've been robbed!

  • @jlofurno59
    @jlofurno59 7 лет назад +8

    I've sketched for most of my life but just recently started painting with acrylics. Your tutorials are the best I've found. The toned ground technique is especially key to getting good results. So far, I've painted the Apple, the pitcher and the cherry and they turned out pretty well. I'm learning how to mix colors and create form. It's a lot of fun!

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  7 лет назад +1

      So pleased you've been finding the lesson helpful Janet.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @sherrierichard2848
    @sherrierichard2848 10 лет назад +5

    As always, you are an amazing teacher. I love that you show us beginners the color mixing. We learn so much from watching you paint. Thanks!!

  • @mikecunningham4077
    @mikecunningham4077 6 лет назад +9

    Absolutely amazing process. I've been trying to teach myself by trial and error for a couple of decades. Should have tuned in a long time ago! What a great service to make this available to the public. BIG Thanks!

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  6 лет назад

      My pleasure Mike, glad you've been finding the lessons helpful.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @victoriagadd6831
    @victoriagadd6831 3 года назад +2

    Such an ‘ordinary’ item: “the humble apple” (through the eye of an artist - nothing ordinary at all) and you have made it special - and that’s a gift. Great tutorial, Will. Thanks. So beautiful ... I love it.

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  3 года назад

      You're very kind Victoria, pleased you enjoyed it.
      Will

  • @ryank2434
    @ryank2434 7 лет назад +36

    thank you so much for these free lessons. I really appreciate it.

  • @mymea01
    @mymea01 6 лет назад +2

    You are a truly amazing instructor. Just from this short video I learned so much about layering. I'm sold!

  • @jasminejohnson193
    @jasminejohnson193 7 лет назад

    Every time you say "hello class" or " grab a couple of biscuits" I smile so much. You have such a calming and positive way about you. :)

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  7 лет назад

      Morning Jasmine! that's great to hear, so pleased you've been enjoying the lessons.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @anna.augustinova
    @anna.augustinova 6 лет назад +6

    I love watching you paint and speak during it..you've got such a pleasant voice :)

  • @accesscoursesonline
    @accesscoursesonline 9 лет назад +3

    You have to be one of the best youtube art teachers out there! So many of our online A Level & Foundation diploma students studying from home benefit from your tutorials, thank you:)

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  9 лет назад

      OCAD Arts thanks very much, pleased you're finding the lessons helpful.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @talhahashmi2533
    @talhahashmi2533 7 лет назад +4

    Thank you Will. it's just great to understand the blend of shades in a simple but yet difficult painting. Thank you for your time to make such videos.

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  7 лет назад

      My pleasure Talha, really pleased the lesson helped.
      Will

  • @Kvasiraz
    @Kvasiraz 6 лет назад +2

    Being self taught can be a pain at times but videos like this definitely help. Glad I already knew to keep a brew on hand, though.
    Excellent vid!

  • @kittty.liveee
    @kittty.liveee 5 лет назад +5

    This put me to sleep in the best way possible, so relaxing and beautiful ....also my God you are skilled

  • @pashialor2498
    @pashialor2498 7 лет назад +17

    I have painted my first ever picture in acrylics. Thank you so much for the instruction! I can't wait to learn more. :)

  • @DavidJones-wb8hn
    @DavidJones-wb8hn 7 лет назад +2

    I've only recently started painting again after a (really) long hiatus & I'm learning more from your videos that 4 years at Uni. Thank you Will, these are great. I have them on "autoplay" in the background as well as watching them directly. Lovely stuff.

  • @juanpablocontreras2504
    @juanpablocontreras2504 10 лет назад +3

    What a great way to explain, you really go step by step. I have a while painting, but I can always learn from this kind of material

  • @pujakar9216
    @pujakar9216 6 лет назад

    Best instructions and best video I have ever watched on acrylics.

  • @chucknorrissaurus4398
    @chucknorrissaurus4398 3 года назад +2

    Hi Will! Thank you so much for the comprehensive tutorial! I'm just getting back into painting and used this to practice with my god daughter. We had so much fun. Wish I could send you a picture or our process.
    What makes your video so great is I could see how you mixed paint, applied it, brush technique. All of that detail goes a really long way!
    Gonna need to find a way to support you after I type this because this video was immensely helpful. Cheers!

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  3 года назад

      You're very welcome Conrad, so pleased it was helpful.
      Will

  • @mortenhansen6377
    @mortenhansen6377 7 лет назад +1

    here is how to speed up your learning of light. Just watch. Just observe every light curve. Every line, every shade. Just sit and watch and study and paint when you feel you understand. This is one of our great gifts of the mind; To see before hand. And it works for almost everyone almost all the time :)

  • @melanietruth
    @melanietruth 9 лет назад +2

    Been working with oils and acrylics forever and found this very straightforward and helpful. You're a very good painter! Thanks for the demo.

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  9 лет назад

      Rose Thanks Rose, really pleased you enjoyed it.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @socalsal627
    @socalsal627 Год назад +2

    Thanks for explaining the color choices throughout the process. I've only been a graphite and charcoal artist, but was craving to work in color. It is a whole new world for sure, but I am loving it despite being confused most of the time! These tutorials are really helpful!

  • @kolaas2006
    @kolaas2006 9 лет назад +7

    Its so great to see Will paint, I remember him walking into my gallery as a kid. He seemed eager to learn and I taught him everything I knew, and just look where he is today!
    ;):P;):P

  • @daliaalcantar4461
    @daliaalcantar4461 8 лет назад +2

    Hey!
    Thanks for your free tutorials, the way you explains the process makes it very easy to understand. I love the way you use colors and shadows. I have learn a lot from this videos, thanks!

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  8 лет назад

      Dalia Alcantar Great to hear it Dalia, pleased you enjoyed the tutorial.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @kasewatson2559
    @kasewatson2559 8 лет назад +2

    this is great! ive been looking for something like this all my life!

  • @annebouvier13
    @annebouvier13 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for making this. I haven’t painted in 15 years and was nervous to pick up a brush. This was the perfect way. Really appreciate the video and for helping me get back to painting. I’ll be continuing to watch your videos! Thanks will!!!

  • @thatorange08
    @thatorange08 9 лет назад +3

    Really good tutorial videos. This is definitely one of the best painting channels I've found on YT.

  • @josephlowry4320
    @josephlowry4320 4 года назад +1

    Neatly done Will, now I know the technique when painting a still life painting.

  • @4everfab359
    @4everfab359 9 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for this lessons. I learn so many things on how to paint with light and life. And i love your paintings : pure simplicity !

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  9 лет назад

      4everfab You're welcome, so pleased you're finding them helpful.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @MartinKohoutekchannel
    @MartinKohoutekchannel 8 лет назад +4

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! I really appreciate that you made such a high quality tutorial video and post it online for free! This will help me so much :-)

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  8 лет назад +1

      +Martin Kohoutek You're welcome Martin, hope your painting goes well.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @isaacsunseri9570
    @isaacsunseri9570 8 лет назад +3

    Hey Will, thanks so much for all your videos! I'm just getting into acrylic painting as a hobby and your videos are extremely helpful and I've learned a lot!

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  8 лет назад +1

      +Isaac Sunseri You're more than welcome Isaac, really pleased you're learning lots from the tutorials.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @alexduesling4263
    @alexduesling4263 7 лет назад +14

    This is great I never finished my highschool however I focused on art when I went. I missed out on classes going more in depth with shadows and perspective. This is fantastic thank you!!!

  • @ZimVader-0017
    @ZimVader-0017 9 лет назад +6

    Thank you for this, I had missed my art class because I was feeling sick so I didn't know how to use my acrylics yet. This helped me with the background coloring they were doing that day :D

  • @tkataby73
    @tkataby73 5 месяцев назад

    I'm stuck because I've been trying to take up oil painting for the past months but finding it quite challenging. This video made me want to go back to acrylics and keep the oils for another time! Thank you!

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  4 месяца назад

      I'd just try them both, each medium can help you learn skills you can us ein al your paintings so no experiments are wasted time. Keep going.

  • @katsdeelite1200
    @katsdeelite1200 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks for your generosity and time, you have helped many of us!

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  7 лет назад

      My pleasure Katsdeelite, so pleased you found the tutorial helpful.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @msynrap867
    @msynrap867 3 года назад

    Your "morning class" makes my life so fulfilled.

  • @Nothingmuch1039
    @Nothingmuch1039 9 лет назад +21

    Will Kemp! You are the man!

  • @spacefoodable
    @spacefoodable 9 лет назад

    I like your skills and explanations but also your accent and good mood! Always a pleasure to watch your tutorials Mister!

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  9 лет назад

      Fabrice Willmann Thanks Fabrice, kind of you to say so.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @sakartvela1
    @sakartvela1 9 лет назад +2

    Very nice painting! I like your comprehensiveness in explanations, so thank you very much for uploading all your videos and helping others to learn! Keep it up!

  • @ProStringsify
    @ProStringsify 9 лет назад +4

    that subtlety is amazing. im really hard time doing those. really nice

  • @leehauser8887
    @leehauser8887 6 лет назад +1

    I so enjoyed this video. I copied what you were doing and am just thrilled with how my apple and shading turned out. It's nowhere near as professional as yours, but much better than I could have possibly done w/o this video. And now to do it again as to get more practice and confidence. Thanks!!

  • @alexaortiz8706
    @alexaortiz8706 6 лет назад +1

    Omg I love you already. You're so wholesome and helpful

  • @hhcover
    @hhcover 8 лет назад +2

    This is so great! Thank you for posting

  • @bethleblanc656
    @bethleblanc656 10 лет назад +2

    Wow!, this is the most amazing still life tutorial I've ever seen. I would like to see part 2. I'm learning a lot. Thank you. I'll keep watching.

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  10 лет назад

      Betty Diesner Great to hear you're enjoying it Betty,
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @sandra-leebernier941
    @sandra-leebernier941 4 года назад +2

    i really appreciate the way you explain every step thank you !

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  4 года назад

      My pleasure Sandra, really pleased you enjoyed the tutorial.
      Will

  • @JoshHargreavesimpala-sa
    @JoshHargreavesimpala-sa 10 лет назад +3

    Nicely guided through steps! Good simple video.

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  10 лет назад

      Josh Hargreaves Thanks Josh really pleased you enjoyed the tutorial. Cheers, Will

  • @angelikamilanaodango7784
    @angelikamilanaodango7784 6 лет назад

    Just discovered your videos and i have to say these hooked me! Love the way you greet your students 😃

  • @lolacookie453
    @lolacookie453 4 года назад +2

    Yay I need this I’m going through a rough patch and painting or doing anything with my hands really helps me get my mind centered and focused! Thank you definitely going to do this! 🤗

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  4 года назад

      Really pleased you enjoyed the 'mindfulness' painting session Lola.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @msypi
    @msypi 8 лет назад +3

    It looks so simple and amazing! I would love to do it as you. Thank you for these videos, I really appreciate it, just hope I´ll find enough courage to start. :)

  • @taylormatthews7488
    @taylormatthews7488 5 лет назад +1

    Woah! I'm glad I found your channel! This is awesome and useful!

  • @DREXTV2020
    @DREXTV2020 10 лет назад +32

    at 3:33 when you show the water I was like how is that water defying gravity. I then realized you are not painting on a table but the canvases are placed on a stand. :)

  • @GemmaZoeJones
    @GemmaZoeJones 7 лет назад +1

    Great video! Lovely to watch and very informative. On to round 2! :)

  • @krystalroselasky
    @krystalroselasky 10 лет назад

    Your the best teacher ever!!!! thank you so much for sharing!!

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  10 лет назад

      Thanks again Kris, so pleased you're finding the tutorials helpful.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @deniselime5981
    @deniselime5981 3 года назад

    You teach so well ! Your explanation makes it feel so easy. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us and creating this course 🙂

  • @neilwalker8504
    @neilwalker8504 7 лет назад +2

    Thank you for a very informative video.

  • @jenniemcdonald3480
    @jenniemcdonald3480 3 года назад +1

    Great instructor! My apple turned out amazing with my own limited experience. Thank you Will. Looking forward to more tutorials.

  • @wutangpaul
    @wutangpaul 6 лет назад

    Will, I love your videos so much.

  • @victoriamontano8285
    @victoriamontano8285 3 года назад

    i have learned much more in this one video than I have in the past 2 months of my painting class

  • @elephantspeed9772
    @elephantspeed9772 7 лет назад +1

    Fantastic! Great video, really appreciate your time and effort in making this.

  • @kittyliu4900
    @kittyliu4900 9 лет назад +2

    such a wonderful tutorial will ! thanks a lot
    love your accent also
    best wishes for you

  • @stephanieeckert1488
    @stephanieeckert1488 9 лет назад +2

    Absolutely wonderful-- Will, you are friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and talented! I thoroughly enjoy your videos. A big thanks from this Canadian amateur! :)

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  9 лет назад

      Stephanie Eckert Thanks very much Stephanie, kind of you to say so, so plesed you found the lesson helpful.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @tidawei3633
    @tidawei3633 8 лет назад +1

    I'm a professional painter and I learned so much from this video! Thanks for sharingg Will!

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  8 лет назад

      Cheers Tida, really pleased you found it helpful in your paintings.
      Will

  • @brenttyedyetrucker6543
    @brenttyedyetrucker6543 Год назад

    He makes it look easy. I need to try this.

  • @jjob2187
    @jjob2187 9 лет назад +2

    This looks really beautiful. It inspires me to paint more and more

  • @chairshema
    @chairshema 4 года назад

    A Legit artist without faking it's work of art.

  • @sorola
    @sorola 9 лет назад

    Genuine Painter. Thank you.

  • @goldenleaves9465
    @goldenleaves9465 Год назад

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and devoting your time!

  • @louizeramos5961
    @louizeramos5961 3 года назад +3

    This helped me a lot to finish one of my paintings. Thanks for the amazing content

  • @jk4115
    @jk4115 8 лет назад +1

    That was mesmerising. I've only recently found an interest in art and this was a very good video for starting out. Thanks!

  • @Exercises10
    @Exercises10 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent video. Just the perfect subject for me as a beginner. Great explanation and examples to follow. Thank you! LuAnn

  • @karunadevidiller5761
    @karunadevidiller5761 2 года назад +1

    Such a helpful demonstration to help demystify painting depth. This has been a difficult technique for me to grasp. Many thanks. I will continue watching and maybe find a biscuit here in the US!

  • @retrodolly1823
    @retrodolly1823 9 лет назад +2

    Wow like this is so helpful to making my painting skills better thank you for making these its videos like this that really make the difference to helping me understand what to do and how to blend properly.

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  9 лет назад +2

      Retro Dolly Pleased you found the lesson helpful.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @leehauser8887
    @leehauser8887 7 лет назад

    You are a true artist! Thank you for this video!

  • @GreenFogg
    @GreenFogg 3 года назад

    I’ve straight up forgotten how to paint from getting bored of it 6 years ago n now I really want that skill back so this is v useful

  • @lizday8140
    @lizday8140 3 года назад

    This was a while back, but you are so darling!
    Got my chai latte here, but, alas... no biscuits! I would make some before continuing watching; however, I went on a cooking strike recently because I don't want to be very responsible and wash my dishes afterwards! 🤣

  • @choang263
    @choang263 9 лет назад +1

    What a lot of hard work, you must be very busy painting that picture and you must be proud of yourself

  • @Ambraduna
    @Ambraduna 9 лет назад +1

    Hello Will. This video is very well done! Your voice is pleasing to the ear, also i like it that you leave much space between your talk, as well as the choice of the background music. A real pleasure to watch clips like these. Cheers!

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  9 лет назад

      Ambraduna Thanks very much, so pleased you enjoyed the video, hope your painting turned out well!
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @sadhanasharma838
    @sadhanasharma838 6 лет назад +3

    Thank you for lovely tutorial... made me paint my first acrylic painting 😊

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  6 лет назад +1

      Good one Sadhana, really pleased you enjoyed it.
      Will

  • @schalkvandermerwe5760
    @schalkvandermerwe5760 10 лет назад

    Brilliant demo of the apple! Going to attempt right now!

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  10 лет назад

      Thanks Schalk, really hope it turns out well.
      Cheers,
      Will

  • @JOlden7110
    @JOlden7110 8 месяцев назад +1

    So much better than my instructor videos from college

  • @laleonadeponce1643
    @laleonadeponce1643 9 лет назад

    Muy bueno este tutorial. Felicidades !!!!

  • @guinnessbradley5108
    @guinnessbradley5108 7 лет назад +12

    Great video! I'm painting a bunch of carrots on a canvas using acrylics and this really helped! Maybe an Apple will be next! Great work

  • @sapphire1233
    @sapphire1233 3 года назад

    Amazing video. Helps me to get started with acrylic painting

  • @andreyromashchenko8967
    @andreyromashchenko8967 6 лет назад +1

    Love every color! Wonderful job!

  • @Glitterandcoffeexoxo
    @Glitterandcoffeexoxo 4 года назад

    Love this vid and how you are teaching/explaining it all. I wish I'd started here 1st!

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  4 года назад +1

      Thanks very much, so pleased you enjoyed the lesson.
      Will

  • @dawn1607
    @dawn1607 7 лет назад

    I love your clsses. You are so fun to watch and super cute too! Thanks. Can't wait to try this one!

  • @wonkywhisker1036
    @wonkywhisker1036 10 месяцев назад

    Fantastic video. Informative, well filmed and everything explained. Thanks you so much. Have only tried painting with acrylics a couple of times but you make me want to do more. Thanks again ❤

    • @willkempartschool
      @willkempartschool  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much, really hope you find it helpful and your painting turns out well!

  • @prabhapanth6762
    @prabhapanth6762 4 года назад

    Thank you for a great lesson. I tried following your tutorial, with so many thick layers of paint it felt more like oil painting not acrylics, but without the mess, the smells , and the long time needed for drying ! Thanks a lot.

  • @Cordy712
    @Cordy712 10 лет назад +1

    Great painting and thank you for making the video. You're pleasant to listen to and learn from.

  • @noeltouchette6278
    @noeltouchette6278 10 лет назад

    thanks again Will.. looking forward to doing this one.. really enjoy your still lifes.
    Noel