I was just painting one yesterday that turned out pretty decent! The colors weren’t exactly right but it did look more childlike instead of teenage like the others I’ve done. It’s so tricky to keep it looking young
its amazing how other people do things flawlessly yet mines not even i struggle endlessly.. even though.. ill continue pushing on no matter what.. even though my art really suck, all i need is a harsh and honest critique.. even though itll hurt.
Chris, holy crap watching you lay down your colors and adjusting them to have everything fall into place is such a pleasure to watch. I still have some trouble mixing my colors to exactly what I want, so its healthy being able to see the process of a portrait and see you ideate, lay down values and adjust them. Very good stuff! Thank you so much for your incredible channel.
trying to get back into oils after a 20 year hiatus and your videos have helped me get my mindset away from the rules of drawing and towards to rules painting... btw live in Richmond Va and my daughter went to Godwin HS
Timing is everything…I am doing a portrait of my great niece …3 …I like where I am going, but she’s too old…your video and your method of adding the values…going back and forth is so helpful and appropriate and timely…can’t thank you enough…will definitely sign up…be safe
I am a watercolor artist and i dont intend to draw children but this is rlly fun to watch. Ive barely painted with oil but i do want to get into it again, as i love how it looks and watercolor can get tiring sometimes 😅. I love how your videos are straight to the point and easy to understand.
Hey could you do a video explaining the business aspect of trying to sell your art and yourself as an artist. Thanks. Ps your videos are really helpful
I love watching many different oil painters. Ome say to start with just the datkest and workig from there, others i see paint specifically in an area, in a sense "finishing" the oart and working like that. With you its everyones in and work from there. I lobe this, firat time viewing^-^ thanknyou!
its always been my daily struggle in improving my art skills. ive been watching alot of videos yet i am not able to absord all of it. can you please critique my art video.. i need an expert opinion
I say try it at the same time! Often is key, at least i believe and has worked for me. I do have years of pencil woroking, but am not the best with painting, ir anything with colour, i say its like learning to draw alover again, or like learning to write^-^ you got this
Wow coach you r a great instructor teacher and most of all the insightful knowledge where artist struggle the most you simplify methods like a doctor with a surgical tool thanks Chris
Thanks so much for the clear and on the spot explanation. Children portraits are a huge challenge for me. The skin color is sooo white, no eyebrows, one eye green, one eye blue. A lot to pay attention to. Thanks to your videos I’m learning to be extra patient and plan ahead. Great advice Chris. You are awesome! Blessings and take care.
Thank you, Chris! I am subscribed to two of your painting tutorials a month. I really enjoy them and I’m painting more and learning a lot! I loved the Patron bottle and I’m still working on the child!! Thanks for the push!! 🎨
I am struggling with a child portrait right now and i stumble upon this video! Coach - this is an eye-opener for me about value transitions on child faces. Thanks a lot! Love from India.
Chris, this brilliant. I like your teaching style. Simple, straight, informative..., one of the best teachers on here! (This background music is making me sad though...)😪😢
Ha! Perfect timing Chris, thank you. I am just painting a toddler and had to tone it down for that very reason. She is dark skinned and I seem to paint dark skin lighter for some reason and lose the impact. Love your work, you just seem to have improved out of sight over the last year, Well done! Thanks for posting all the free stuff, you were my saviour with lockdowns (Australia) I will join Patreon one day when things pick up and I am not running at a loss. Thank you so much!
Thanks dude! Perfect timing. Doing 2 portraits(children) and the first one that I started lol looks EXACTLY like the one on the left of thumbnail :/ lol now I know what I did tho at least
Excellent video as always Chris. Thank you. This one and the one you did of your student’s Samuel L Jackson, where the student said the painting was ‘cartoonish’ because of not enough value changes, are so informative. Wow!
Thankyou Chris for your insights and excellent teachings - I really get so much from you! I've begun to love painting again - something I haven't done for decades. Much gratitude for sharing your knowledge so generously. :)
My goal this summer is to learn how to oil paint (not master, obviously) before I'm a senior next year and I make my AP Art portfolio for the last time. I'm still definitely beginner level but it's so cool how far I've come in only a couple days just from your videos! Thank you for singlehandedly teaching me oil painting
Appreciate the video. Painting is a new medium to me and so are colors. To make it easier I’ll keep my commission in greyscale because I’m most comfortable with that. I appreciate all the tips! Thanks for posting 👏🏽
Paint Coach- excellent art & great video. Easy to lsten too & learn from. Video & talking not dragged out. Voice is firm & fun. Good stuff. Nice tips for starting out. Thank you. :-)
Great video! I've been wanting to do more paintings with children playing, but they never come out quite right. More videos of children would be great. Thanks for sharing so much of your knowledge and expertise. 👍
Oh wow I would like to thank you for this video. I feel that if I don’t get the features right then and there, I would loose it. I love to draw people, and I would like to become more realistic, but keep my style though. You have to build the structure first.
Hi Chris, I have done my first oil painting, was happy with it at first but now a few weeks have passed and it has turned yellow ! Well the whites are yellow and all the other colors have changed with yellow, the blues are green... seems like it is due to the oil in the oil paints?
I like how you did the cow, but the bckgrnd do look flat. There is a simple trick to that. What is on the back is thin, on the front - thick. On the back - more loose, on the front - more detailed. But I guess you know all that, it is possibly to illustrate more accurate for beginners. But still. It is fun to paint thin and loose. Just tell them. :)
can i ask what pallet knife you use, ive tried a bunch even the expensive ones, their either way to hard to actualy bend or dont scrape the paint proper ive been watching a bunch of youtubers who make it look effortless, is it me or is my pallete knife to blame, i cant seem to find the right one even tried plastic ones and their no good either, would be a massive help if you could guide me to the right direction as im losing way to much paint on the pallete and my mixing is getting out of control
as i’m trying to learn to paint…sometimes i have long periods between each painting often happen to me.. because i don’t really feel inspired..or i have to be in the “mood” to paint. I haven’t painted any great ones …but my best ones come from some type of deep emotion that may i may being feeling at that time in my personal life and connecting with that to express something. …but I really can’t get inspired otherwise…where do you get your inspiration? ❓
I find inspiration by painting. You should never rely on inspiration to get you to do something. It’s the other way around. The act of doing something will get you inspired. I highly recommend you read the book The War of Art. It talks about all of this
Would you recommend life size or slightly smaller as I've heard some people suggest. Will be painting my nephews and niece soon and I'm not looking forward to it so any help will be appreciated. Portraits are my cryptonite.
I would go a little smaller. My favorite size is when the head is 5 inches tall. When you get bigger than real life it can look weird hanging on a wall
When those paintings from the old ages have baby faces that look like grown men....I always wondered if they did that on purpose or they just couldn't paint the baby face. (which is strange imo that they could not paint baby faces. )I really think they did it on purpose.
I was just painting one yesterday that turned out pretty decent! The colors weren’t exactly right but it did look more childlike instead of teenage like the others I’ve done. It’s so tricky to keep it looking young
its amazing how other people do things flawlessly yet mines not even i struggle endlessly.. even though.. ill continue pushing on no matter what.. even though my art really suck, all i need is a harsh and honest critique.. even though itll hurt.
Chris, holy crap watching you lay down your colors and adjusting them to have everything fall into place is such a pleasure to watch. I still have some trouble mixing my colors to exactly what I want, so its healthy being able to see the process of a portrait and see you ideate, lay down values and adjust them.
Very good stuff! Thank you so much for your incredible channel.
I was intending to draw my baby nephew's photo . Thank you ❤
You're welcome 😊
trying to get back into oils after a 20 year hiatus and your videos have helped me get my mindset away from the rules of drawing and towards to rules painting... btw live in Richmond Va and my daughter went to Godwin HS
The coffee sip was brilliant 😁☕😁 keeping your sense of humour. Love it. Thanks for the video!
Timing is everything…I am doing a portrait of my great niece …3 …I like where I am going, but she’s too old…your video and your method of adding the values…going back and forth is so helpful and appropriate and timely…can’t thank you enough…will definitely sign up…be safe
I am a watercolor artist and i dont intend to draw children but this is rlly fun to watch. Ive barely painted with oil but i do want to get into it again, as i love how it looks and watercolor can get tiring sometimes 😅. I love how your videos are straight to the point and easy to understand.
Excellent teaching without being overly wordy. I learn so much from you. Thanks!
Hey could you do a video explaining the business aspect of trying to sell your art and yourself as an artist. Thanks. Ps your videos are really helpful
I love watching many different oil painters. Ome say to start with just the datkest and workig from there, others i see paint specifically in an area, in a sense "finishing" the oart and working like that. With you its everyones in and work from there. I lobe this, firat time viewing^-^ thanknyou!
Really interested in the drawing course! I want to strengthen my drawing before I get into painting. Hopefully your drawing course comes out soon!
I'm working on it!
its always been my daily struggle in improving my art skills. ive been watching alot of videos yet i am not able to absord all of it. can you please critique my art video.. i need an expert opinion
I say try it at the same time! Often is key, at least i believe and has worked for me. I do have years of pencil woroking, but am not the best with painting, ir anything with colour, i say its like learning to draw alover again, or like learning to write^-^ you got this
Wow coach you r a great instructor teacher and most of all the insightful knowledge where artist struggle the most you simplify methods like a doctor with a surgical tool thanks Chris
Thanks so much for the clear and on the spot explanation. Children portraits are a huge challenge for me. The skin color is sooo white, no eyebrows, one eye green, one eye blue. A lot to pay attention to. Thanks to your videos I’m learning to be extra patient and plan ahead. Great advice Chris. You are awesome! Blessings and take care.
Thank you, Chris! I am subscribed to two of your painting tutorials a month. I really enjoy them and I’m painting more and learning a lot! I loved the Patron bottle and I’m still working on the child!! Thanks for the push!! 🎨
Can't wait to put these tips into action! My first and last child portrait definitely looked older! Thanks!
I am struggling with a child portrait right now and i stumble upon this video! Coach - this is an eye-opener for me about value transitions on child faces. Thanks a lot! Love from India.
I did try painting myself as a child but it didn't come out as well as it could've hopefully these tips will help me improve!
Also the child which you have used as a reference is so cute!
Chris, this brilliant. I like your teaching style. Simple, straight, informative..., one of the best teachers on here! (This background music is making me sad though...)😪😢
Ha! Perfect timing Chris, thank you. I am just painting a toddler and had to tone it down for that very reason. She is dark skinned and I seem to paint dark skin lighter for some reason and lose the impact. Love your work, you just seem to have improved out of sight over the last year, Well done! Thanks for posting all the free stuff, you were my saviour with lockdowns (Australia) I will join Patreon one day when things pick up and I am not running at a loss. Thank you so much!
Thanks dude! Perfect timing. Doing 2 portraits(children) and the first one that I started lol looks EXACTLY like the one on the left of thumbnail :/ lol now I know what I did tho at least
Thank you. I have found this difficulty painting children as well.
Excellent video as always Chris. Thank you. This one and the one you did of your student’s Samuel L Jackson, where the student said the painting was ‘cartoonish’ because of not enough value changes, are so informative. Wow!
Thankyou Chris for your insights and excellent teachings - I really get so much from you! I've begun to love painting again - something I haven't done for decades. Much gratitude for sharing your knowledge so generously. :)
Thank you thank you thank you! I've been needing a video like this for a while
Glad it was helpful!
My goal this summer is to learn how to oil paint (not master, obviously) before I'm a senior next year and I make my AP Art portfolio for the last time. I'm still definitely beginner level but it's so cool how far I've come in only a couple days just from your videos! Thank you for singlehandedly teaching me oil painting
Appreciate the video. Painting is a new medium to me and so are colors. To make it easier I’ll keep my commission in greyscale because I’m most comfortable with that. I appreciate all the tips! Thanks for posting 👏🏽
Great video. Subtle is the key to painting young ones. I always wondered. Thank you.
beautifully-observed points here, Thanks
I'm a digital artist and this is still very helpful
You are an excellent teacher!!! Thank you kindly
You are a very good teacher! Glad I found your lessons.
Paint Coach- excellent art & great video. Easy to lsten too & learn from. Video & talking not dragged out. Voice is firm & fun. Good stuff. Nice tips for starting out. Thank you. :-)
Great video! I've been wanting to do more paintings with children playing, but they never come out quite right. More videos of children would be great. Thanks for sharing so much of your knowledge and expertise. 👍
I always love your videos! This is another banger!
Glad you enjoy it!
This is right on target and very well explained.
This is the best video I saw! Learnt a lot❤❤❤
Do you have a tutorial video on what colors you use to mix skin tones?
Beautiful! Love your instruction.
Oh wow I would like to thank you for this video. I feel that if I don’t get the features right then and there, I would loose it. I love to draw people, and I would like to become more realistic, but keep my style though. You have to build the structure first.
Thank you for these videos!! They are so good!!
What are the colors on your palette? I can see Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine Blue...
Brilliant
Awesome advice. Thanks
I was waiting for this video 👍👍👍👍 it's very helpful
Good advice as always, thanks 😀👍
Hi there, what colours are on your palette for this child portrate ?! I'm doing a child protrate now, so need this in a hurry. Thanks.
Great info and tips:) thank you
Helpful stuff bro thanks for the insight..
Great help cheers
Wounderful❤❤
What is there is accessories like a dress or like a flower crown how are you suppose to sketch that in paint?
What if your child looks like jack nicholson?
Can one transfer a face onto ones canvas and then paint the rest
Chris, are you the same Fornataro that wrote, acted and worked on "Bad Is Bad"? You were Jesse I think.
Basically child skin is like jelly, smooth, jiggly with very subtle hard to identify forms
Exactly!
i have trouble with a pretty face, old is easy.
Question: Do you need to prime commercially stretched canvas (Like you get at Michael's, etc), or is what it's been prepared with enough? Thanks-
Hi Chris, I have done my first oil painting, was happy with it at first but now a few weeks have passed and it has turned yellow ! Well the whites are yellow and all the other colors have changed with yellow, the blues are green... seems like it is due to the oil in the oil paints?
I like how you did the cow, but the bckgrnd do look flat. There is a simple trick to that. What is on the back is thin, on the front - thick. On the back - more loose, on the front - more detailed. But I guess you know all that, it is possibly to illustrate more accurate for beginners. But still. It is fun to paint thin and loose. Just tell them. :)
can i ask what pallet knife you use, ive tried a bunch even the expensive ones, their either way to hard to actualy bend or dont scrape the paint proper ive been watching a bunch of youtubers who make it look effortless, is it me or is my pallete knife to blame, i cant seem to find the right one even tried plastic ones and their no good either, would be a massive help if you could guide me to the right direction as im losing way to much paint on the pallete and my mixing is getting out of control
as i’m trying to learn to paint…sometimes i have long periods between each painting often happen to me..
because i don’t really feel inspired..or i have to be in the “mood” to paint.
I haven’t painted any great ones …but my best ones come from some type of deep emotion that may i may being feeling at that time in my personal life and connecting with that to express something.
…but I really can’t get inspired otherwise…where do you get your inspiration? ❓
I find inspiration by painting. You should never rely on inspiration to get you to do something. It’s the other way around. The act of doing something will get you inspired. I highly recommend you read the book The War of Art. It talks about all of this
Would you recommend life size or slightly smaller as I've heard some people suggest. Will be painting my nephews and niece soon and I'm not looking forward to it so any help will be appreciated. Portraits are my cryptonite.
I would go a little smaller. My favorite size is when the head is 5 inches tall. When you get bigger than real life it can look weird hanging on a wall
@@paintcoach nice one
When those paintings from the old ages have baby faces that look like grown men....I always wondered if they did that on purpose or they just couldn't paint the baby face. (which is strange imo that they could not paint baby faces. )I really think they did it on purpose.
I always get a kick out of those old Madonna and Child paintings that have baby Jesus played by tiny George Costanza.
Lol this is me right now. I made my toddler look like one of those renaissance babies that look like balding old men. 😂💀💀💀
Struggling!!!
I want join your tutorial but i don, t know how to pay? I have no credit card please give me anather obtion