Join Me for a Studio Tour
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- Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
- Welcome to my studio. This week I'll go over brushes, paint, paint grounds, lighting, glazing and scumbling. A lot of information on fundamental studio materials and techniques.
Paint: I use Gamblin but really any artist grade paint is fine. Artist grade means you have several series, each more expensive than the last. If all the paint colors are say $8 you have studio grade paint.
The colors on my palette:
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow Lemon
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Permanent
Dioxazine Purple
Ultramarine Blue
Chrome Oxide Green
Phthalo Green
Brushes: All my brushes are hogshair filberts
Manufacturers worth looking at. Trekell, 400KF, Signet Robert Simmons, Grand Prix Silver 1003, Isabey-Special 6088, Escoda Clasico, Rosemary and Co.
The chip brushes you buy in any hardware store.
Turps Jar: Silicoil
Solvent: Gamsol
Panels; RayMar C15DP (meaning Claessens linen, 15 is the texture, pretty smooth, double primed)
Pencils; Blackwing Matte
Paper: Stonehenge Warm White and Strathmore Bristol Smooth Surface
Easel: Cappelletto, Mabef, Jack Richeson
Oil Ground: Gamblin.
Wax Medium; Dorlands and Gamblin.
Lights: warm and cool floods
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I never took any professional classes and I paint as my hobby. I like to thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise free of charge. I feel more confident about how to begin to paint 🤙
As a beginner, this is one of the best videos I've watched about many basic but important things. You're a great teacher. I look forward to your videos each Tuesday.
To be sure!
I forgot a few things.
I learn heaps with every video I watch!
That is very kind of you to say. Thanks Mark
Thank you Priscilla!
A credit card to spread gesso! Now why didn't I think of that? I'm 70 years old and learning to oil paint with RUclips videos. I have so much to learn, and you have helped me so very much. Also, I see you and appreciate your way of being in the world, a kind and gentle soul. Thank you. ❤
Glad it was helpful Dana!
I feel like I've watched every art video on youtube. I self taught myself painting and I have to say Ian that this video is hands down one of the most useful and beneficial videos I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing this great resource!
Wow, Danny that is great. Thanks so much for letting me know.
So good to see your space, now I no longer need to imagine it!
Thanks for doing this tour of your studio. Very informative,
Vielen Dank, dass Sie Ihr Wissen und Erfahrung mit uns teilen.
Ich lerne jedesmal beim Anschauen Ihrer Videos und schaue sie immer wieder gern!
Very helpful video, thank you! The credit card with the gesso was pretty brilliant! I've used brushes and foam rollers, but I'm going to try the credit card idea. Thanks mate!
Brilliant Ian. Found the overview informative and helpful. Loved credit card use with gesso. See you next week.
Glad you enjoyed it Rebecca. Thanks for watching
I look forward to a time when I can have a preferred pallet of colors for all my work. Some day.
Such a valuable and helpful video. Thanks for showing us around!
so simple but great advice I never thought of that is the same order of your paints
What a generous and informative video! I especially love the advice to put colors on the palette in the exact place each time!
I'm a beginner transintioning to a un-accomplished painter...enjoy your instructional videos and surprising myself using your methods...tx
Thank you very much for this video. I've learned new information about mediums to use and primer for canvas
Thank you Ian. Here's a tip for those who don't want to use toxic thinner/cleaners in the studio while painting. Plus it saves money. I've been doing this for years now. Go get a gallon of cheap cooking corn oil, or something similar (I wouldn't cook with this oil, by the way). Pour that into a small container like you would normally use (like Ian has). Clean your brush in that. You'll be amazed at how oil cleans out the oil paint on your brush. Don't worry about the small amount of that oil left on your brush when painting. I also know famous painters who leave their brushes in such oil (in a shallow pan in a horizontal position), for weeks/months. Their brushes never dray out, and they don't have to clean their brushes every day. I do clean my brushes every day, but I don't have to if I leave them in the pan. And don't bother using some store bought soaps or cleaners for end of day cleaning. Just use Ivory bar soap and the palm of your hand.
Thank you Ian for showing us your studio and your materials so helpful! Looking forward to your next video, you are a wonderful painter and teacher!
Thank you Gale! Happy you are enjoying the videos
I really enjoyed viewing your studio and your explanation regarding paints, supports and mediums. Will you be doing the same for acrylics. How do acrylic painters keep paint moist for weeks? can we use paper coated with gesso? There are many artists on RUclips giving differing views on how to paint with acrylics. Does it come down to you wanting thick paint to look like oils eg. texture or smooth blended finish.??
I just love watching different perspectives from different artists. I started oil painting thinking it would be a lot easier, e.g. almost like digital painting where you just move the brush on the canvas and it paints whatever color perfectly on top of what's already there. And many RUclips artists almost make it look that easy! But of course they're dealing with the "reality" of oil paint in different ways. Some use slow-drying mediums and try not to layer their paint at all. Some use quick-drying mediums and just wait long enough for the paint to get tacky so they can paint on top of it. Some paint alla prima, no medium, and they just use principles like pushing/pulling, painting thickly, etc., to make it work. Some paint on linen, some paint on boards. All of these styles work because in each case the artist's choices are compatible with one another. Learning about how one choice affects another has honestly been a very fun/rewarding part of learning how to paint. I've been gravitating toward this alla prima, no medium style because it allows me to paint in one sitting, thus getting more practice in. I may experiment with other styles when I get better, but honestly I suspect I'll always stick with this one.
Love your wife's work. Very involving color.
Fantastic & generous video! Thank you.
A* as usual! It is pleasing to see such a calm and well-organised studio. This reflects so many your paintings which have a calm and meditative quality to them - unnecessary clutter is eliminated in both cases! Having just completed a 48 hour refresher drawing course at West Dean College, Chichester, England, this was a good home coming. Following up the papers you mentioned I was amused to see such British place names use by American firms - no wonder I had not heard of them before. I had discovered they are available here but if some of your viewers are un the UK they may find Arboreta 'off white' pads made in the English Bristol a good alternative. We used these with pencil, conte crayon and all forms of charcoal and they take any amount of rubbing out and punishment. These may be easier to access here and not have import duties.
I cannot find the Raymar panels on any UK site but the linen is available from several suppliers.
I was fascinated by the Dorlands Medium - something new to try. I will enjoy a second viewing this evening.
I loved the 'His' and 'Hers" stations!
Thanks so much Ian. I grew up in Toronto, and I'd say every town and street is named after somewhere in the UK. Except maybe Toronto itself. Algonquin for the meeting place or something like that. I've never heard of Arboreta. I'll have to look that up. The Claessens linen would be available and you could try it taped to a board and if you like it just glue the linen to the panels yourself. It isn't hard. You just use PVA glue. Or if you don't mind the wet dog smell rabbit skin glue. I'd recommend the PVA.
I enjoyed researching the Raymar boards - they looks to be very well specified and made to last for centuries. I was given some linen and made up four panels with PVA glue on hardboard which I have been using for some studies ahead of bigger paintings. For the en plain air course next week in the South Shropshire Hills at Acton Hall, I have ordered some Linen covered boards but I can make my own in future. I went on an icon painting course a few years ago where i learnt to gild, lay down gesso and use egg temporary paint. The tutor used gelatine as the binding agent for the gesso and bole surfaces in preference to the rabbit skin glue - this excited his dog so much it thought that the studio was full of the critters! These matters rarely get mentioned - as with another painter I know who stashed a couple of completed canvases in a hedge while he did a couple of watercolours. He returned to find the canvases bare - the bullocks in the field had licked all the paint off! Best wishes - I admire your practical as well as artistic skills!
Just I am very appreciate with the art 🎨🎭 specially for the water colour latest trends in water colour painting 🖌️🎨 jenerally people are working on now.
Excellent info! No pretense, no cheesy music and a minimum of words! I always get a lot out of every one of your videos! Thank you for doing these.
Thanks so much Vivian
Thank you so very much
You are highly favored 🙌
And much appreciated
God bless
Thank you, Ian. Enjoyed the tour. I finish my oil paintings with Dorland’s. I let the painting dry, then with a cloth, rub on a thin coat of wax, leave it on for half an hour, then buff. It gives a wonderful satin/ eggshell finish versus the shiny-ness of varnish. Also solves the glare problem for photographing work.
It's funny you say that because I did just that with next's video because of all the glare I was getting. All the best Elizabeth.
What a great tip!
That is a great tip. Could you expand on which type of wax you used?
Ian...thank you for a organized presentation of your studio and materials used. It is very helpful that you make suggestions of products....I usually do acrylics..and wondering if the same issues can apply...
This is the best lesson ever, I learned so much rather than stumbling
on my own and getting very frustrated👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much Jan.
Thanks for a lot of good information.
This is so great. Thank you. More more more
Thank you Ian! I learn so much from your videos each week!!!
I found the part about the pencils and how to sharpen the very informative. I love how you draw, with all the parallel lines, it is beautiful!
Thank you for the tour, I enjoyed it and learned a lot!
So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you Anne
Absolutely golden! Thank you!
Thank you Robin!
I have been watching you since Covid started. I like your teaching style. I used your videos to start watercolor while "locked down". Now, I have an opportunity to take an oil painting class at my local university. I am very excited, thanks in part to you for the encouragement to try new things. This video gives a preview of supplies and studio setup that will be most helpful for any beginner. I will also share your medium knowledge with my professional artist in the family. He may learn something new from you as well. Thanks for sharing your talent and time.
Very generous of you, Ian. Thanks. Jane
My pleasure Jane. Thanks for watching
Hi Ian. This is the first video I have seen from you. I'm stating the obvious, I realize, but I wanted to compliment you on how eloquent you are. I've sat through an awful lot of art videos where the presenter um-ed, er-ed and sputtered through most of it. It is a joy to discover an artist who communicates clearly and in a meaningful way. Thanks also for all these links. You really go the extra mile in every way.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your telling me.
Awesome information! Thanks for your generosity in sharing and your down-to-earth explanations.
Thanks for the tour!
Any time! Thank you for watching
Very valuable, thank you.
Good tips thanks Ian
wonderful information Ian. Thank you so much for this.
Thank you Ian. I’m just beginning to invest the time into learning the basics. So helpful!
I appreciate your videos, I just wanted to say Thank you.
I often find the artist’s studio itself is a work of art!
Another great Video! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Once again a wonderful informative lesson Thank you Ian .
Thank you for sharing all that great info.
Glad it was helpful!
Goodness. In this one video I have learned more than I have learned in expensive multi-day workshops. You are my new mentor. Thank you. I am confused how to see additional info that you often remark are available on th screen.
Thank you so much Ian. You make things so clear and I look forward to your videos and find them so helpful. You are a masterful teacher and so generous with all your time and expertise.
You are very welcome Alice.
Thank you so much! You have a beautiful big space to work in!
Thanks again for your generosity in sharing your knowledge - Cheers
You are very welcome David
Thank you for your time to these videos I find them very informative thank you again
Glad you like them! Thank you Maria
Thank you so much Ian, this video is so helpful.
You're very welcome Maria.
What a wonderful video
I'm learning so much from you about light & shape!
I hope you'll forgive my saying; but if you replaced the door blinds with a light bamboo, it would elevate the entire studio space by giving it
structure & definition in the entry.
Really worth it. Even I f you get them at Target:))
So grateful for all you share! Always look forward to seeing your posts!
That is wonderful. Thank you for watching Janice
Thank you for all the great info, tips and techniques.
You are very welcome Debbie!
Thank you Ian for showing your studio and the interesting info!
My pleasure!
I like your teaching a lot ! You are so generous to teach every details you know . Thank you so much 🙏🌹
Ian, amazingly helpful video. You've answered specific questions that I've been asking myself this week. Thank you for your thoughtful videos!
A very informative video. Can go on listening to your classes for hours. It's really a treasure.
Thank you very much. It was an excellent explanation. I enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Ian, that was great!
Delighted you liked it Barbara!
Thank you so much! 👍That was great...really great.
Glad you liked it!
so much priceless information learned only through your own personal growth. amazing, thank you so much, every one of your videos has helped me improve
Thank you Ian, that was really interesting. A lot to take in, so I'll watch a few more times !
yes, a lot of information in there! Thanks for watching Simon
Your fantastic. You covered some good topics in this video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it Barbara.
Yep, keep away from those toxic chemicals, straight paint, little linseed oil, all you need. I clean my brushes with kerosene (outside) spot on Ian good brushes, the way you clean them last years
Thanks Barry.
Watched again! Excellent synthesis. Have used Gamblin mediums Galkyd - supposedly not as smelly as liquid. The chip brush is wonderful as it displays the texture and emotion behind the strokes , especially on a smooth ground. Always learning especially as the grounds determine the paint quality.
I never miss a video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Delighted you are enjoying the videos Dayna
Excellent; really enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Oh, for the luxury of a dedicated studio - at least I’ve got the end section of my garage. We live in small (and too expensive !)houses on the other side of the pond.
You are a wonderful communicator and teacher Ian. You have the most important skill of knowing what students need to flourish. Thank you.
Generous with your sharing of information as always, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your generosity, your time and your expertise, great video!
I appreciate that! Thanks Joanne
Yeyyy!! Finally Thank you so much for giving us this tour mr Roberts! I was especially excited to see what brushes you use because its simply one of my favorite things to see from another artist
Delighted you enjoyed it and found it helpful Jarrod!
Fabulous info and lots of it. Thank you Ian.
Thank you for watching Laurel!
This is great! I was astonished once when I heard an instructor telling me how to sharpen the pencil and preserve the lead (pigment), after buying so many sharpeners and ruining pencils. Thank you for your insight. I always appreciate the time professional masters take to share their experience and knowledge, you are one of them. Thanks again! BTW, I showed your chanel to many of my artist friends :)
So glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching and sharing it with your friends! It means a lot to me
great video! Thanks Ian!
Thank you Michelle!
Loved the video! Very helpful for newbies! ❤
This taught me so much.
Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I am a beginner. I am so happy to watch this video because it's so helpful.
I just found your channel and I must say you are a great artist as well as a great teacher. I learned a lot from the 3 videos I have watched so far. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your beautiful art.
Thank you. I appreciate all the great tips you shared about the grit on the canvas for one, and showing the studio set up.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Tarma
Great info. Thanks
Excellent refresher. Thanks, Ian!
Wonderful! Thanks Nancy
you’re a wonderful teacher, Ian
How wonderful! Thank you for sharing your space 🙂
You are so welcome!
Thank you! That was so helpful!
You're so welcome!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video thank you very much
Thanks so much Luna!
Excellent video! Thank you, Ian.
Glad you enjoyed it Dean!
Fantastic as usual. `you are a great teacher.
Delighted you enjoyed it Beth
Helpful, thanks, looking forward to your tutorials.
More to come!
Thanks Ian that was great I will watch that a few times love your videos
Glad you enjoyed it Peter!
You are so sincere, Ian. Thank you a ton for your videos. Wish you all the very best.
I appreciate that! You too!
Wonderful video! I learned so much!
I'm so glad! Thanks Maryanne
You are one of the best in information and techniques. Thanks
I appreciate that Paul. Thanks so much.
Thanks for explainting some of the technical aspects of oil painting that almost noone covers.
Thanks Ian! I have been painting in watercolor for two years now, but have always been interested in oils. The info you give really helps! Maybe I’ll give it a try soon!
Thanks so much for sharing your work space. I appreciate the information. Very generous of you sharing your personal creative space. Much good information. Thanks again
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching