The Alla Prima Portrait: DVD Excerpts. This clip shows several minutes segments from the dvd by painter Robert Liberace. More info at www.robertliberace.com.
I saw this video almost 12 years ago and I see newer things I had never seen in the first place or missed first time around. Mr. Liberace is a brilliant painter. His approach and technique and brush work excite me every time I see him paint. He has such a clear vision of the process and the medium of painting. I remain an avid fan even 14 years later. Thank you for making this video for meant to enjoy today.
@@lulilua9603 Its a discipline to keep stepping back to take in the picture as a whole - Its very easy to get sucked into detail ( especially if you're working from a photograph) so you loose sight of the wood for the trees
Wtf! Was that? No wonder I like this artist's artworks. Now seeing this snippet of him actually rocking this canvas (never seen him in action) just blows my mind away! Amazing!👊👊
Very impressive demo. Liberace has the qualities of mark that I love. His "bravura" brushstrokes are reminiscent of the Munich school but his palette is lighter. I have always found doing a loose tonal underpainting to be very helpful. In the first minutes of this clip the form is established through the use of tone. Although his marks are loose he never sacrifices accuracy of the drawing. The idea of drawing with paint is very evident here. Great stuff!!
nice someone which use emotion on pictures , many which paint portraits ... the picture looks death on the end ......great work.. and also for the short time.
Finally I found a normal lesson on writing sketches . You portray a living person on the canvas , not copying nature. How beautiful it is . It is a pity that so few good videos on RUclips .
super...wish it was longer! I would love to see the eyes from start to finish. Excellent...you also show that art is fun! This is the secret artists know ! lol!
Rob: Tree House Studio in Puerto Rico, 2008.!!!!!! Still painting in Boca Raton, Fl. and in Palmas del Mar, Puerto Rico. Working with Chirs Burlini in Boca Raton.....in oils-portraits and loving it. I can't wait to order Painting Portrait alla Prima. " Saludos". Alida Cordero
i bought this video i tried to do this painting for the third time as i watch the video and i just dont understand. when i apply paint and i rub the brush on the canvas like Rob does the brush always remove the paint under but when Rob does it that doesnt happen, why??? is it the paints he use? is it the brushes????. i dont understand alla prima seriously . What brand of paints and brushes he uses in this video?
i love and i like you... i am happy to see your video my friend... i find it useful to watch your work, keep it up and keep up the good work.... greetings and greetings of friendship from me in Indonesia ... may we always be healthy so that we can continue to work ... and from here I hope for your support and guidance from you for me my friend, I like you my best friend and I love you.
P.S. you do not need to always add medium to your paint, as linseed oil is what is in the tube to help preserve the paint anyway. cheaper paints come much more dilluted with linseed oil. so these cheaper paints do not need any oil added to them. Pretty much any paint but "old holland" and "williamsburg" have Far too much oil in them. This is why when you open a cheap tube of paint, a pool of the linseed oil will pour out.
How old is Robert? I have a book 'portrait painting atelier' in which many oil painting works by several modern figurative artists are featured and Rob's works are by far the best in my opinion. I thought he was a rather very old, veteran painter judging from so much maturity in his works but he obviously turns out to be one young artist in this demo.
Hi Robert. I see you using burnt umber to compose. I do the same. I personally think it's more authentic. But I see more people using charcoal to compose. What are the differences?
I've seen many videos on oil painting the, "techniques of the masters", but the paintings in the videos never look remotely like the work of the masters neither in style or technique. They simply look like modern academic paintings
Well, they are applying a more contemporary twist on Master's painting styles - which can be expected as they are likely not trained in an atelier and/or have their own personal style. Also, interestingly, the pigments and mediums used in Master's paintings are different from the current manufactured tubes of paint. But I understand what you mean.
different mediums and pigments? Not really. Now there's just more choice, but nothing stops an artist to go classic all the way: sun thickened lineseed oil and turpentine are just the same as they used to be in the past 600 hundreds years. Same for resins like mastic. As for pigments the only changes have been made are in order to stabilize certain pigments poor in lightfastness. This painting however it's resemblant of a 1800 academic style, he wasn't trying to mimic the renaissance layer over layer approach nor he stated that.
ArtinArt what about the mastic? Where do you use it? And... Where do you find lead white(flake white) if there is that much choices as you said? Also where do you get your vermilion(cinnabar not the fake one)??
Sierra Hinson I believe the medium he is using is oil paint - typically oil paint has a "skin-like", "juicy" texture to it, doesn't dry on the palette quickly and lends itself better to this type of painting. Hope that helps.
Oh my gosh. What an incredible portrait. The set up was actually masterful and colourful too. A very complimentary scheme! That man was a great model as well. Wonderful explanation.
Я не ошибаюсь ? У Вас там портрет ДИМАША висит ? Изумительно рисуете, на мой дилетантский взгляд. Нарисуйте ДИМАША, ЕГО все рисуют, вышивают, складывают из кубиков Рубика, из цветов, из травы, из песка, из бисера и прочее. Он гений вокала, единственный на нашей планете инопланетянин. ОН совершенство , совершенствующий совершенство. АНГЕЛ БЕЗ ГРАНИЦ. Из России с любовью ❤
Really happy I finally got to meet you today, it's so wild I like have a copy of this painting that I did when I was younger, taught me a lot honestly. I thank you :)
Hey Gil, Great seeing you at Cooper. Congratulations on your success there. Your family must be proud. Saw some of your work, looks intense--loved especially your Sumo wrestlers and your early Chuck Close-like portrait. Hope to see you again soon
I saw this video almost 12 years ago and I see newer things I had never seen in the first place or missed first time around. Mr. Liberace is a brilliant painter. His approach and technique and brush work excite me every time I see him paint. He has such a clear vision of the process and the medium of painting. I remain an avid fan even 14 years later.
Thank you for making this video for meant to enjoy today.
"throw in a few curls to ...HAVE FUN!" omg hahah
Liberace is one of my FAVORITES! He is a MASTER FIGURE PAINTER and a THROWBACK to the GREAT RENAISSANCE PERIOD!!!
i love how effortlessly he paints!
Robert, you are really a great artist. I so wish you were here in Texas.
+Joyce Callaghan
Rob teaches in Texas at least once a year.
I've watched this video a few times, really inspiring
"If you break things up too early, the overall form is lost" - Thanks for that hint. That is one of my faults...
Hello a decade later 👋🏻 I agree!! That hint is very useful for me as well
@@lulilua9603 Its a discipline to keep stepping back to take in the picture as a whole - Its very easy to get sucked into detail ( especially if you're working from a photograph) so you loose sight of the wood for the trees
Amazing painter....a modern master......now I through my art supplies away!!!!!
Fra tutti i ritrattisti che ho visto sei il più bravo !!!!!!! Grande capacita di inerpetrazione !!! BRAVO ; e sei pure giovane !!!
This is amazing. I wish I could see more.
Absolutely wonderful at capturing expressions in the eyes. Exceptional work!
Wtf! Was that? No wonder I like this artist's artworks. Now seeing this snippet of him actually rocking this canvas (never seen him in action) just blows my mind away! Amazing!👊👊
Just absolutely wonderful to watch. The meaning of life!
I remember buying this DVD. He's so good!!
Very impressive demo. Liberace has the qualities of mark that I love. His "bravura" brushstrokes are reminiscent of the Munich school but his palette is lighter. I have always found doing a loose tonal underpainting to be very helpful. In the first minutes of this clip the form is established through the use of tone. Although his marks are loose he never sacrifices accuracy of the drawing. The idea of drawing with paint is very evident here. Great stuff!!
You really captured him, especially the eyes.
Fabulous Artist! Love your work...
Great video, very informative - thanks for posting it and I love your painting style.
every artist has his own opinion about art
Robert great work, Love you use of the mark and you color contrasts
Some of what he said was actually pretty obvious....yet I didn't know it! Great video, and thanks for the help!!!
nice someone which use emotion on pictures , many which paint portraits ... the picture looks death on the end ......great work.. and also for the short time.
Really useful. Worth the price just for the first few minutes.
Finally I found a normal lesson on writing sketches . You portray a living person on the canvas , not copying nature. How beautiful it is . It is a pity that so few good videos on RUclips .
excellent work!
Wow!! This is fantastic!!
super...wish it was longer! I would love to see the eyes from start to finish.
Excellent...you also show that art is fun! This is the secret artists know ! lol!
Superb
Rob: Tree House Studio in Puerto Rico, 2008.!!!!!! Still painting in Boca Raton, Fl. and in Palmas del Mar, Puerto Rico. Working with Chirs Burlini in Boca Raton.....in oils-portraits and loving it. I can't wait to order Painting Portrait alla Prima. " Saludos". Alida Cordero
In a word REMARKABLE.
Fantastic!!
wonderful
great artist congratulation
Very solid head. Nice technique
Bravo...maestro !
Really wonderful, good work ......
Keep it up !!
you are a very strong painter!
great! you got the real talent.
Thank you!
I added this video to the PLAYLIST: Painting Demonstrations Art Videos.
i bought this video i tried to do this painting for the third time as i watch the video and i just dont understand. when i apply paint and i rub the brush on the canvas like Rob does the brush always remove the paint under but when Rob does it that doesnt happen, why??? is it the paints he use? is it the brushes????. i dont understand alla prima seriously . What brand of paints and brushes he uses in this video?
i love and i like you... i am happy to see your video my friend... i find it useful to watch your work, keep it up and keep up the good work.... greetings and greetings of friendship from me in Indonesia ... may we always be healthy so that we can continue to work ... and from here I hope for your support and guidance from you for me my friend, I like you my best friend and I love you.
Nice work.
Lovely!
Absolutely beautiful, im teaching myself oils right now, this helps
P.S. you do not need to always add medium to your paint, as linseed oil is what is in the tube to help preserve the paint anyway. cheaper paints come much more dilluted with linseed oil. so these cheaper paints do not need any oil added to them. Pretty much any paint but "old holland" and "williamsburg" have Far too much oil in them. This is why when you open a cheap tube of paint, a pool of the linseed oil will pour out.
You make it look so easy :)
Nice job!
beautifull
I hope I can painting like this ^^
Very nice
DAMN THIS DUDE IS A BAD ASS!! I WISH HE WAS MY INSTRUCTOR!!
How long did this portrait actually take??
Rob did this demo on film. It took close to three hours. He works extra fast when he's teaching.
I like so much
How old is Robert? I have a book 'portrait painting atelier' in which many oil painting works by several modern figurative artists are featured and Rob's works are by far the best in my opinion. I thought he was a rather very old, veteran painter judging from so much maturity in his works but he obviously turns out to be one young artist in this demo.
waw.....its breath taking !!! its amazing how u draw , you just inspired me how to colour my new painting =D , i hope i can be like you some day
quite a good match to the model
artists are crazy
Robert is my favorite master painter ever...just how do I have the privelage and opportunity to apprentice under this greater master?
Wonderful texture. What type of brush are you using for the detail work?
Hi Robert. I see you using burnt umber to compose. I do the same. I personally think it's more authentic. But I see more people using charcoal to compose. What are the differences?
Great!
Барельеф "Бойцовская рыбка". Леонид Ким
WOW!
Great tutorial!
I've seen many videos on oil painting the, "techniques of the masters", but the paintings in the videos never look remotely like the work of the masters neither in style or technique. They simply look like modern academic paintings
Well, they are applying a more contemporary twist on Master's painting styles - which can be expected as they are likely not trained in an atelier and/or have their own personal style. Also, interestingly, the pigments and mediums used in Master's paintings are different from the current manufactured tubes of paint.
But I understand what you mean.
different mediums and pigments? Not really. Now there's just more choice, but nothing stops an artist to go classic all the way: sun thickened lineseed oil and turpentine are just the same as they used to be in the past 600 hundreds years. Same for resins like mastic. As for pigments the only changes have been made are in order to stabilize certain pigments poor in lightfastness. This painting however it's resemblant of a 1800 academic style, he wasn't trying to mimic the renaissance layer over layer approach nor he stated that.
ArtinArt what about the mastic? Where do you use it? And... Where do you find lead white(flake white) if there is that much choices as you said? Also where do you get your vermilion(cinnabar not the fake one)??
I notice that you paint with a lot of planes. How do you identify the different tones? The violets and greens ect?
great
Do you observe "fat over lean" principle here? since it is a wet on wet process?
do i need to wait till the first layer had hardened before adding a second?
wow!!
nice
oils are really hard to use but give a nice quality with the canvas
is this an oil or acrylic ground?
Can anyone tel me if this DVD will play on UK DVD players?
Yes, they can play anywhere.
@@robliberace Thank you, in that case I will treat myself to an early Christmas present. Happy Christmas.
why you don't use knife?
Leonardo Da Vinci would've told you in a word, BRAVO!
Muy buena, me pongo a practicar
👏👏👏
los colores de la piel. me interesa esta forma de pintura
wow, no mahl stick when highlighting the eyes. this guy could have been a surgeon.
dancing on the canvas....
Can someone PLEASE tell me what this medium is omg
Sierra Hinson I believe the medium he is using is oil paint - typically oil paint has a "skin-like", "juicy" texture to it, doesn't dry on the palette quickly and lends itself better to this type of painting. Hope that helps.
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so cool，it would be nice if skip less😂
❤️ You paint just tlike me
Pintura em kjtevi
Pp
Piny
Plntura em tecido
lol!
im doing the same
Rat Dep....
WOW!!
Applause () applause() - 'love the bravado approach, my favourite style. Nice work, Rob - you paint superbly.
Ron in Canada
Oh my gosh. What an incredible portrait. The set up was actually masterful and colourful too. A very complimentary scheme! That man was a great model as well. Wonderful explanation.
Я не ошибаюсь ? У Вас там портрет ДИМАША висит ? Изумительно рисуете, на мой дилетантский взгляд. Нарисуйте ДИМАША, ЕГО все рисуют, вышивают, складывают из кубиков Рубика, из цветов, из травы, из песка, из бисера и прочее. Он гений вокала, единственный на нашей планете инопланетянин. ОН совершенство , совершенствующий совершенство. АНГЕЛ БЕЗ ГРАНИЦ.
Из России с любовью ❤
masterful.. .would have been nice to have seen the finished piece though
Really happy I finally got to meet you today, it's so wild I like have a copy of this painting that I did when I was younger, taught me a lot honestly. I thank you :)
Hey Gil, Great seeing you at Cooper. Congratulations on your success there. Your family must be proud. Saw some of your work, looks intense--loved especially your Sumo wrestlers and your early Chuck Close-like portrait. Hope to see you again soon
Can't wait! Your such an inspiration!
"We'll throw in some curls to... HAVE FUN!!!!" hahhaha
How much turpentine and linseed is used here?