Hello everyone!! Did you learn something from this video? What aspect of painting is your biggest roadblock? Let me know and I will address it in a future video!
Dear Kathleen,, you are a wonderful artist and such a kind person to share some of your artists talent. I will continue to watch and practice hoping to absorb some of your wonderful Skills❤
Great video instruction! I've never understood why people paint over their undercoat. You did a little bit but many painters paint over their entire base coat. I've been practicing on blending and also incorporating collage into my painting.
Thank you. The great color was not necessarily intended to be used an undercoat in the traditional sense of the word. I tend to tone all of my canvases with whatever color is left on my palette at the end pf a painting session so that I don't waste paint. Many artists (including myself at times) use an undercoat to add energy to a painting. Artists rarely paint over the undercoat entirely, but rather allow some of the color to peak through in areas of their painting. This is especially effective if the color of the undercoat is a complimentary color to the dominant color in the painting, and if it is somewhat intense. I love the look, actually. I use the method in my online course "Painting Elegant Peonies". I love collage! That sounds like fun. Coincidentally, I created some collage papers last weekend and hope to use them in some small painting soon. I hope you have fun with yours! Happy painting, and thanks for your comment.
That's wonderful! I am so happy to hear that you learned something from my content. I hope you try the gold leaf. I have a video on applying gold leaf that you may find helpful. ruclips.net/video/TEuLr9D2m7M/видео.htmlsi=jg8UwJzE9k9_mu1j
Thank you for another informative video. I have always struggled with composition. I also struggle with knowing when a painting is done. I often would do something, like it and then make a mistake and go over it and ruin it (backgrounds especially). I'm finding my art style seems to be more abstract with a main object and I seem to like to use metallic acrylics in my work to give it a little extra shimmer here and there. I consider my paintings a journey.
I think that approaching an art practice as a journey (instead of a destination we arrive at) is a great approach. My suggestion is, when you like your painting, maybe just step back and put the brush down for a day or so and look at it with fresh eyes. I think that if you do that often enough, you will start to be able to recognize when a painting is actually done. I hope that helps. Happy painting.
Thank you. This was really good information. I was wondering if you put a layer of gesso on first and if so, do you leave some texture in it or do you have it completely flat. I always struggle with getting the gesso flat without texture. Thank you!
Hi there. No, I did not put gesso on my canvas for this painting. But I actually really LOVE lots of texture in my work, and I will oftentimes intentionally build up textures on canvas before I paint. I also find that painting over older work adds the texture that I oftentimes desire. Embrace those textures, as they are one aspect that makes a painting unique and hard to replicate. BUT -- if you really would rather have a flat surface to paint on, perhaps try smoothing the surface of your gessoed canvas with sand paper. Thanks for your comment.
Hello everyone!! Did you learn something from this video? What aspect of painting is your biggest roadblock? Let me know and I will address it in a future video!
Dear Kathleen,, you are a wonderful artist and such a kind person to share some of your artists talent. I will continue to watch and practice hoping to absorb some of your wonderful Skills❤
Thank you for watching , and for your kind words. Happy painting.
I'm starting to paint after 53. You and your work are an inspiration to me. Thank you. 😘
Thank you. I am so happy to hear that you're starting an art practice. I hope you find it fulfilling and fun as you make new discoveries in art!
Great information! Thank you for sharing! Would love to hear more on composition and color theory. 😊
Thanks for the feedback. I will keep that in mind for future content. Happy painting !
Bellissimo!!!! Grazie mille!!! Saluti dalla Toscana Italia 💖💖💖🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you Dear Kathleen for sharing! you are a wonderful artist .
Thank you for the kind words.
Great video instruction! I've never understood why people paint over their undercoat. You did a little bit but many painters paint over their entire base coat. I've been practicing on blending and also incorporating collage into my painting.
Thank you. The great color was not necessarily intended to be used an undercoat in the traditional sense of the word. I tend to tone all of my canvases with whatever color is left on my palette at the end pf a painting session so that I don't waste paint.
Many artists (including myself at times) use an undercoat to add energy to a painting. Artists rarely paint over the undercoat entirely, but rather allow some of the color to peak through in areas of their painting. This is especially effective if the color of the undercoat is a complimentary color to the dominant color in the painting, and if it is somewhat intense. I love the look, actually. I use the method in my online course "Painting Elegant Peonies".
I love collage! That sounds like fun. Coincidentally, I created some collage papers last weekend and hope to use them in some small painting soon. I hope you have fun with yours! Happy painting, and thanks for your comment.
Great video! Love your informative teaching style.
I am so happy you enjoyed it! I hope you learned something!
This is so helpful… such an understandable presentation!
Thank you so much! I'm so happy you found it helpful. Happy painting .
Thank you. This is the point I am at in my painting.
I hope it all works out!
thank you.❤
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
J'admire vos tableaux, c'est magnifique !!je n'arrive pas a reussire comment. Bravo
Merci!
i love the way you paint as well as your arts, and thanks heaps for this great lesson❤
Thank you for your kind words!
Thanks for this tutorial. Very helpful!!! I wish you would show your pallet and how much paint you use and when you use water vs other mediums!!!
Thank you. I will keep that in mind.
I just love this. ❤️
Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed it.
I really appreciated this teaching! I learned about the areas of rest! I’ve never tried the gold leaf, but may give it a try..
That's wonderful! I am so happy to hear that you learned something from my content. I hope you try the gold leaf. I have a video on applying gold leaf that you may find helpful. ruclips.net/video/TEuLr9D2m7M/видео.htmlsi=jg8UwJzE9k9_mu1j
I’ll look for it! And I just wanna say thanks for being very realistic in your teaching. Clear and precise.
@@virginiafrancine1363 You're very welcome. By the way, if you read my entire response, I posted the link for the gold leaf tutorial.🙂
Thank you for another informative video. I have always struggled with composition. I also struggle with knowing when a painting is done. I often would do something, like it and then make a mistake and go over it and ruin it (backgrounds especially). I'm finding my art style seems to be more abstract with a main object and I seem to like to use metallic acrylics in my work to give it a little extra shimmer here and there. I consider my paintings a journey.
I think that approaching an art practice as a journey (instead of a destination we arrive at) is a great approach. My suggestion is, when you like your painting, maybe just step back and put the brush down for a day or so and look at it with fresh eyes. I think that if you do that often enough, you will start to be able to recognize when a painting is actually done. I hope that helps. Happy painting.
really enjoyed this video
me to I take picture all the time
That's great. It really helps, I think.
Love your videos. How do you varnish the paintings with water soluble pastels? Thank you!
Thank you. I use a professional spray varnish over water soluble wax pastels. Brands such as Liquitex, Golden and Winsor & Newton.
Thank you. This was really good information. I was wondering if you put a layer of gesso on first and if so, do you leave some texture in it or do you have it completely flat. I always struggle with getting the gesso flat without texture. Thank you!
Hi there. No, I did not put gesso on my canvas for this painting. But I actually really LOVE lots of texture in my work, and I will oftentimes intentionally build up textures on canvas before I paint. I also find that painting over older work adds the texture that I oftentimes desire. Embrace those textures, as they are one aspect that makes a painting unique and hard to replicate. BUT -- if you really would rather have a flat surface to paint on, perhaps try smoothing the surface of your gessoed canvas with sand paper. Thanks for your comment.