Extremely informative video. I like that you do not take it for granted that the viewer already knows the basics. Taking the time, as you do, to explain even rudimentary things is much appreciated.
It is always such a pleasure to watch you talking about all things art. Your paintings feel instantly familiar, like old friends. Thanks for sharing with us. Sending good thoughts to you and your family.
Thank you so much for your tip on Winton Ivory Black. I keep looking for a black to use in the Zorn palette, but I have not found one that tints to a blue. I have thought of using payne's grey, but I don't think it has the mix stability I would want. I am surprised how few companies seem to be aware of the problem of their Ivory Black not having original properties. I contacted Golden (obviously for their acrylics), and the tech help, very helpful and experienced guy, did not even know what the Zorn palette is. Which is odd given that it is so commonly referenced online. I know of some painters who use Winton for certain colors that have great tinting strength, and are almost too much of a good thing. UB being one such. I haven't tried it myself.
Would love if you could discuss some of the basics of oil painting... I have been working in water based media (acrylic and watercolor)... but would like to dabble in oil paint.. but it is so intimidating but you seem to approach it fearlessly... just talking about it would be helpful... how not to be afraid of it and all that is involved and some of your tips and tricks and maybe a bit of color theory ... would so appreciate that...
Thanks for the great info. I have been pleasantly surprised by how frequently I have seen high quality painters using paints that I thought might be considered questionable. I also love the realness of Trent's working environment. It's funny to me that many of the Artists that I see on RUclips seem to favor the Realistic Art genre and they also tend to work in the most perfect and neat studios with not a thing amiss. LOL It always makes me feel like a complete failure because I am definitely not neat! I can relate to Trent's studio! I also love his style of art as well. I can remember my kids hanging around with me like Trent's kids. That was the greatest part of having a family!
You're welcome! Haha!...my studio isn't a bit cleaner now than it was before, and while I'd love to someday have a fancy showcase area attached, I like to think of this studio as more of a workshop than a gallery. :D Thanks for the comment! Take care.
@@TrentGudmundsen The top dog of the company I used to work for said he always liked visiting my office because he could tell from the mess I made that some kind of work was actually getting done! LOL
Thank you for you input on paint brands. When I first started oil painting, I bought the best artist quality paints I could get locally. Michael’s was clearance selling Grumbacher Pre-Tested for 70 percent off, so I stocked up. I’ve always used M Graham Titanium White, but recently noticed it’s PW6 and PW4, so I may change. I’m never going to be a great artist like you, but I still use quality products. Again, thank you for your input. I love getting a glimpse at the art in your studio.
Very informative love to hear about tried and true products so helpful thanks Trent. It's been ages since I've worked in oils but one day I hope to get back to it again, used to really love oils. Don't know why I haven't other than the idea somehow intimidates me now. Funny when I was younger I never worried about the how and whys I just did it. My tendency to overthink things I guess lol.
Excellent video. Very helpful thank you! And such a good investment to buy that frame machine thingy 😂 don’t know what it’s called! Happy painting, and good to see you here again!
Thanks! It's something I've wanted to do every since we bought our place in the country. I kind of think I'll do it soon...just waiting for a few more space-saving projects to be finished to help me organize. I'll announce it on my newsletter (you can sign up on my website) and probably here on RUclips as well. :)
Love your content. It's a big encouragement for me to return to oil painting after a 25 year break! Have you ever tried any products sold by The Art Treehouse? They seem to specialize in non-toxic products. Probably not as important for you since you have open spaces to paint in. I'm indoors so I ordered several products to try: bio solvent, spike lavender oil and a medium mix (linseed oil, spike lavender, Canada balsam, and walnut oil). Will let you know how it turns out.
Thanks Jeff! I've never tried Art Treehouse, but I do love the idea of nontoxic products. I've been using lavender spike oil and orange turpene...both good, but strangely I think I'm more sensitive to the lavender than I am to just the "Neutral Thin" I use normally. Anyway, I'd love to hear your experience with those new products, especially the medium!
@@TrentGudmundsen yeah, I haven't used them much since I don't paint every day. So far my experience with the oil of spike is like yours. I like that it is non tox but the smell is a little overwhelming. I didn't imaging that lavender could be offensive but it's not as romantic as I had thought. Handles well though. Seems to stay open a bit longer than turp. The medium is great so far. It feels very much like 50/50 turp and linseed but not as smelly and with some engineered benefits built in. Pretty pricey though so when I run out I may just go back to linseed and solvent mix.
great to see you again hope all is well...you mentioned oil primed board ? you should do a quick 5min or so video to show your process and products used..thanks again
@@r.taylor7293 Yes. In the video he uses Zinzer Cover Stain Oil Based Primer. He states it is oil based primer and the can reads oil based. Sorry for the delay in response
I started a painting class to “use up” my Winston oils. Switched to Lucas and then to Gamblin. I have been looking around and I haven’t found anything I like better than the old Winston I was using on and off for years. I’m working a lot, now, and Winston frees me up and it costs so much less. Thanks again. I also found your vid on Zinsner primer. I’ll be trying it, though I don’t have marble dust. I’d like to add some black, since I like to paint on grey. Should I use oil or acrylic paint to tint the primer?
Would advise to check the base of the Zinsser you're buying and use a tint with the same base - you'll wreck the formula if you buy Zinnser oil and tint with acrylic and vice versa. Could be worth noting to pour and tint with each use rather than tint the whole paint can in the beginning? might make for more consistent tint results throughout the use of the can. Just some thoughts, hope it helps - happy creating!
Hi Trent! Thanks for your sharing. I'm very new in oil painting , may i know if the Gamvar Gloss varnish is actually the medium that you usually use to dilute the paint ? Does it need to mix with any other stuffs? I am using the Archival Classic Medium currently because the staffs from the art shop recommended it .
Hi! The varnish is actually only used over the top of a dry oil painting to restore the depth of color (and to add gloss, usually). It definitely shouldn't be added to the paint to dilute it; instead, I use just Gamsol solvent (same manufacturer as the Gamvar varnish). The varnish almost always comes ready-to-use, so nothing more is added to it. If you have any other questions, I'm happy to help. :)
Thanks for the clarification, Trent ! I see that when you paint the first layer of your painting , it’s thin .. so it’s mixed with solvent . Subsequently , as you progress on your painting , may I know if u use other medium such as Alkyd medium .. or linseed oil ?
Hey there! I love your channel. Just curious if you worry about the Zinc White that is in the Grumbacher titanium white? you said not to use zinc white, due to it's likelihood of cracking. What are your thoughts?
What do you thin your Gamvar Gloss with? Gamsol? withWinton....Do they use fillers to cut cost? I can use a lot of red Winton compared to red more expensive
Yep, Gamvar is thinned with Gamsol. And yes, Winton uses fillers to cut cost. They do have cadmium reds, or the cheaper colors, which I actually prefer.
I really look forward to your videos. But what I really would like to see is you painting one of your interior masterpieces. They are incredible! So, sell a bunch of paintings, make lots of money, and go buy yourself a fixed camera setup. We are waiting Trent. :)
It's not so much a money issue (I already have two other cameras)...it just takes a lot of editing time to splice them together properly, which I've found just isn't worth my time for putting out free vids. Thanks for your kind words, though. I appreciate it!
@@TrentGudmundsen I understand. As an aside, watching you paint in the studio, how you mix various colours, and how you apply brush strokes in such a painterly manner has made me a much better artist. In particular, learning to apply a brush stroke and not re-working it to death was a hurdle I had to overcome and your videos have helped me in that journey. Between watching you paint and studying John Singer Sargent paintings I have traveled very far down that road of controlled entropy. Thank you.
Yep. In my opinion, they're slightly more difficult to work with in cold weather outdoors, but otherwise I don't notice a difference (I currently have one color in water-soluble oils on my palette...it mixes just fine with the others).
Audrey Silverman hi Audrey. Once many years ago while plein air painting, I had a metal jack go through a stack of my stretched canvases, and I’ve painted on boards ever since (I also like that they don’t give under pressure from the brush). As for the camera thing, I just prefer this format.
I don't understand, you say that zinc white should be avoided and buy two white paints with zinc? If you only paint on hard surfaces, you might get away with it.
That's correct, I don't recommend using zinc white, in other words, the paint color called "zinc white". If, however, some zinc is found in your titanium white, then that's quite normal and to be expected. Also, I agree with you, that if you paint only on hard surfaces, then the problems would probably be avoided. But that's just my opinion, and it would be silly to just trust someone's opinion without doing your own thorough research and making up your own mind as to what's best, so good for you! :)
@@TrentGudmundsenI'm testing some whites, with and without zinc. After only 13 days I already notice differences. Especially in the tests of white mixed with mediums. The medium percentages used were 25% and 50%, much more than I use, but useful to spot a trend in a short time. Thank you.
Hi i just wanted to say that zinc white cracking issue is never fully researched. Simply put there are no proof that pure zinc white cracks extensively. Claims against zinc is so superficial that it could be some factor other than the pigment itself, like badly stretched canvases, low quality priming etc.
Extremely informative video. I like that you do not take it for granted that the viewer already knows the basics. Taking the time, as you do, to explain even rudimentary things is much appreciated.
It is always such a pleasure to watch you talking about all things art. Your paintings feel instantly familiar, like old friends. Thanks for sharing with us. Sending good thoughts to you and your family.
I hope you do more fantastic magical one-handed landscape demos. Just the best!
Ps I love your interior scenes..refreshingly different and your cows are awesome 😃
Thanks for taking the time to unpack with us! I enjoy watching and learning from you. Your paintings are beautiful.
Lovely paintings all over your studio.
Thanks so much 😊
Hi just come across your tutorials. Very helpful information thank you!
Debs in Spain
Great video! Thank you Trent.
Wow! So many incredible pieces, I love your style. Thank you for all of this great info I really appreciate it.
Love your paintings Trent and your wisdom on all that is art.
Thank you for your time and devotion of sharing your knowledge in all your work.
Bruce
Thank you so much for your tip on Winton Ivory Black. I keep looking for a black to use in the Zorn palette, but I have not found one that tints to a blue. I have thought of using payne's grey, but I don't think it has the mix stability I would want. I am surprised how few companies seem to be aware of the problem of their Ivory Black not having original properties. I contacted Golden (obviously for their acrylics), and the tech help, very helpful and experienced guy, did not even know what the Zorn palette is. Which is odd given that it is so commonly referenced online.
I know of some painters who use Winton for certain colors that have great tinting strength, and are almost too much of a good thing. UB being one such. I haven't tried it myself.
living in peace and harmony, lovely family :)
Would love if you could discuss some of the basics of oil painting... I have been working in water based media (acrylic and watercolor)... but would like to dabble in oil paint.. but it is so intimidating but you seem to approach it fearlessly... just talking about it would be helpful... how not to be afraid of it and all that is involved and some of your tips and tricks and maybe a bit of color theory ... would so appreciate that...
Good suggestion. Thanks!
Thanks for posting again 😊👍👍
What talent you have! I love your work I’m seeing behind you. WOW!
Thanks for the great info. I have been pleasantly surprised by how frequently I have seen high quality painters using paints that I thought might be considered questionable. I also love the realness of Trent's working environment. It's funny to me that many of the Artists that I see on RUclips seem to favor the Realistic Art genre and they also tend to work in the most perfect and neat studios with not a thing amiss. LOL It always makes me feel like a complete failure because I am definitely not neat! I can relate to Trent's studio! I also love his style of art as well. I can remember my kids hanging around with me like Trent's kids. That was the greatest part of having a family!
You're welcome! Haha!...my studio isn't a bit cleaner now than it was before, and while I'd love to someday have a fancy showcase area attached, I like to think of this studio as more of a workshop than a gallery. :D Thanks for the comment! Take care.
@@TrentGudmundsen The top dog of the company I used to work for said he always liked visiting my office because he could tell from the mess I made that some kind of work was actually getting done! LOL
LOL! Definitely one way to look at it. :)
Great product info! especially about Winton...thx so much.
You have beautiful paintings on your boards.
Thank you for you input on paint brands. When I first started oil painting, I bought the best artist quality paints I could get locally. Michael’s was clearance selling Grumbacher Pre-Tested for 70 percent off, so I stocked up. I’ve always used M Graham Titanium White, but recently noticed it’s PW6 and PW4, so I may change. I’m never going to be a great artist like you, but I still use quality products.
Again, thank you for your input. I love getting a glimpse at the art in your studio.
Very informative love to hear about tried and true products so helpful thanks Trent. It's been ages since I've worked in oils but one day I hope to get back to it again, used to really love oils. Don't know why I haven't other than the idea somehow intimidates me now. Funny when I was younger I never worried about the how and whys I just did it. My tendency to overthink things I guess lol.
Excellent video. Very helpful thank you! And such a good investment to buy that frame machine thingy 😂 don’t know what it’s called! Happy painting, and good to see you here again!
always enjoy your videos. thanks!
I have been an admirer of your work since the beginning of your RUclips channel. If you ever do workshops please let me know.
Thanks! It's something I've wanted to do every since we bought our place in the country. I kind of think I'll do it soon...just waiting for a few more space-saving projects to be finished to help me organize. I'll announce it on my newsletter (you can sign up on my website) and probably here on RUclips as well. :)
Wow so informative. I just found you and will definitely look forward to more videos!
Love your content. It's a big encouragement for me to return to oil painting after a 25 year break! Have you ever tried any products sold by The Art Treehouse? They seem to specialize in non-toxic products. Probably not as important for you since you have open spaces to paint in. I'm indoors so I ordered several products to try: bio solvent, spike lavender oil and a medium mix (linseed oil, spike lavender, Canada balsam, and walnut oil). Will let you know how it turns out.
Thanks Jeff! I've never tried Art Treehouse, but I do love the idea of nontoxic products. I've been using lavender spike oil and orange turpene...both good, but strangely I think I'm more sensitive to the lavender than I am to just the "Neutral Thin" I use normally. Anyway, I'd love to hear your experience with those new products, especially the medium!
@@TrentGudmundsen yeah, I haven't used them much since I don't paint every day. So far my experience with the oil of spike is like yours. I like that it is non tox but the smell is a little overwhelming. I didn't imaging that lavender could be offensive but it's not as romantic as I had thought. Handles well though. Seems to stay open a bit longer than turp. The medium is great so far. It feels very much like 50/50 turp and linseed but not as smelly and with some engineered benefits built in. Pretty pricey though so when I run out I may just go back to linseed and solvent mix.
Trent, Check out the Rive Gauche paints from Sennelier. Great price point, high pigment load, safflower oil. Awesome. at Jerry's or Dick Blick.
I'll check 'em out. Thanks!
great to see you again hope all is well...you mentioned oil primed board ? you should do a quick 5min or so video to show your process and products used..thanks again
I believe he has such a video on his channel. Hope that helps!
@@ronanthem he has a video on priming with acrylic house paint... Not oil base
@@r.taylor7293 Yes. In the video he uses Zinzer Cover Stain Oil Based Primer. He states it is oil based primer and the can reads oil based. Sorry for the delay in response
Thanks for a great video!
I started a painting class to “use up” my Winston oils. Switched to Lucas and then to Gamblin. I have been looking around and I haven’t found anything I like better than the old Winston I was using on and off for years. I’m working a lot, now, and Winston frees me up and it costs so much less. Thanks again. I also found your vid on Zinsner primer. I’ll be trying it, though I don’t have marble dust. I’d like to add some black, since I like to paint on grey. Should I use oil or acrylic paint to tint the primer?
Would advise to check the base of the Zinsser you're buying and use a tint with the same base - you'll wreck the formula if you buy Zinnser oil and tint with acrylic and vice versa. Could be worth noting to pour and tint with each use rather than tint the whole paint can in the beginning? might make for more consistent tint results throughout the use of the can. Just some thoughts, hope it helps - happy creating!
or have the guys at your local paint supply tint it for you :)
Hi Trent! Thanks for your sharing. I'm very new in oil painting , may i know if the Gamvar Gloss varnish is actually the medium that you usually use to dilute the paint ? Does it need to mix with any other stuffs? I am using the Archival Classic Medium currently because the staffs from the art shop recommended it .
Hi! The varnish is actually only used over the top of a dry oil painting to restore the depth of color (and to add gloss, usually). It definitely shouldn't be added to the paint to dilute it; instead, I use just Gamsol solvent (same manufacturer as the Gamvar varnish). The varnish almost always comes ready-to-use, so nothing more is added to it. If you have any other questions, I'm happy to help. :)
Thanks for the clarification, Trent ! I see that when you paint the first layer of your painting , it’s thin .. so it’s mixed with solvent . Subsequently , as you progress on your painting , may I know if u use other medium such as Alkyd medium .. or linseed oil ?
Very helpful video. I was worried that my love of the Winton paints was making my paintings less stable. Very reassuring to have you say otherwise.
Yeah, they may be inexpensive, but I like them.
I use that titanium white for the exact same reason.
Hey there! I love your channel. Just curious if you worry about the Zinc White that is in the Grumbacher titanium white? you said not to use zinc white, due to it's likelihood of cracking. What are your thoughts?
What do you thin your Gamvar Gloss with? Gamsol? withWinton....Do they use fillers to cut cost? I can use a lot of red Winton compared to red more expensive
Yep, Gamvar is thinned with Gamsol. And yes, Winton uses fillers to cut cost. They do have cadmium reds, or the cheaper colors, which I actually prefer.
Zorn is so modern...Winton is top shelf....and I love hues....you are a master...I hate mankind....
You were so positive...up until that last part. Hoping you have a better week. ;)
Interesting about White Paint yellowing!
yeah! It’s not always a deal breaker, but something to definitely be aware of.
I really look forward to your videos. But what I really would like to see is you painting one of your interior masterpieces. They are incredible! So, sell a bunch of paintings, make lots of money, and go buy yourself a fixed camera setup. We are waiting Trent. :)
It's not so much a money issue (I already have two other cameras)...it just takes a lot of editing time to splice them together properly, which I've found just isn't worth my time for putting out free vids. Thanks for your kind words, though. I appreciate it!
@@TrentGudmundsen I understand. As an aside, watching you paint in the studio, how you mix various colours, and how you apply brush strokes in such a painterly manner has made me a much better artist. In particular, learning to apply a brush stroke and not re-working it to death was a hurdle I had to overcome and your videos have helped me in that journey. Between watching you paint and studying John Singer Sargent paintings I have traveled very far down that road of controlled entropy. Thank you.
Love your demos! Have you tried Blue Ridge oil colors yet?
I havent tried them yet...on my list though. :)
@@TrentGudmundsen I order from them all the time and try out different colors I'll be happy to send you a small tube
HAPPY EASTER!
Ammunition has the same ORDM shipping label. Thought that was funny
Thanks for the information.
Per me sei un bravo artista
You ever try water-soluble oil paints?
Yep. In my opinion, they're slightly more difficult to work with in cold weather outdoors, but otherwise I don't notice a difference (I currently have one color in water-soluble oils on my palette...it mixes just fine with the others).
@@ArtandHomesteading Thanks so much! I think they might be good for someone (myself!) wanting to transition from acrylics to oils.
Try michael harding. Even with just using his earth colours the painting looks more alive and clean than using other brands.
Can't anyone help with holding the camera, Trent? Also, why do you love painting on the wood boards or masonite boards so much?
Audrey Silverman hi Audrey. Once many years ago while plein air painting, I had a metal jack go through a stack of my stretched canvases, and I’ve painted on boards ever since (I also like that they don’t give under pressure from the brush). As for the camera thing, I just prefer this format.
I don't understand, you say that zinc white should be avoided and buy two white paints with zinc?
If you only paint on hard surfaces, you might get away with it.
That's correct, I don't recommend using zinc white, in other words, the paint color called "zinc white". If, however, some zinc is found in your titanium white, then that's quite normal and to be expected. Also, I agree with you, that if you paint only on hard surfaces, then the problems would probably be avoided. But that's just my opinion, and it would be silly to just trust someone's opinion without doing your own thorough research and making up your own mind as to what's best, so good for you! :)
@@TrentGudmundsenI'm testing some whites, with and without zinc. After only 13 days I already notice differences. Especially in the tests of white mixed with mediums. The medium percentages used were 25% and 50%, much more than I use, but useful to spot a trend in a short time. Thank you.
Hi i just wanted to say that zinc white cracking issue is never fully researched. Simply put there are no proof that pure zinc white cracks extensively. Claims against zinc is so superficial that it could be some factor other than the pigment itself, like badly stretched canvases, low quality priming etc.
Maybe so. I don't really know.
🙂