I have learned more from you then any other tutorials on the internet. Thank you and don't quit. I feel like i'm finally getting to understand the aspects of oil painting!
I just love your tutorials. I've painted for a long time, mostly landscapes oil. Must say you are the best artinstructor I've met. Learning so much from you and your videos. Please keep on...
Beautiful job on this under painting. I really appreciate that you show the reference photo so we can see why you are erasing and adding tone. Thank you
I love to watch your videos. I live in USA in the state of Georgia. Hope you will do more full videos (in oil) because I love your painting style. Thank you
Hi Judy, I will be posting a lot more out in this style. I do have professionally filmed full-length tutorials on my website - but I will certainly be getting a lot more free tutorials in this style out to you guys. Thank you for the support
Magnificent Marion. So beautiful and such a unique technique too. Thank you for showing how you do it. I am eager to see the next stage in this painting. Hugs xxxx
Excellent tutorial as usual Marion. Thank you. You always make it look so easy! It's definitely inspired me to try my hand at an animal portrait. Looking forward to the next part. x
Thank you, Marion Dutton, for this video. I am doing a pet portrait for a family member and this detailed video on how you do the underpainting is really going to help. I am actually painting a King Charles Spaniel and I will be looking at your other video staring this breed but using my own reference. Thank you again
You are welcome. My online pet portrait course is due out this month, with very comprehensive real time tutorials (aimed at those interested in commission work too). Best of luck
Thank you Marion, that was a brilliant tutorial and I cannot wait to see the next stage. You do make it look so simple but that appears to be one of your skills.
Hi Maz, I am in my late 60's and have just started to learn to paint (mainly acrylics at present) your tutorials are some of the most informative that I have watched to-date. My request is .....I have photos of all my dogs from the last 20 odd years, I would like to attempt a medium sized canvas that would include all of them. How can I achieve this, how could I place them all (from different size photos) on the same canvas in perspective.. 'JJ
Interesting to see the PROPER use of painting tools and painting techniques. I have attempted some simple artwork, just by the seat of the pants, and some of it came out OK, but NOTHING like the level you are producing here. Seeing videos like this makes me want to try it a bit more seriously. Much of what you do, technique wise, is I'm sure, pretty standard, but again, nothing like the techniques I (probably unfortunately) self learned. One thing I find interesting, and it is probably one of my downfalls, is I see you grabbing "shapes" when working the lightening of the facial areas, and you, and most other artists I have watched, don't seem to be much less concerned with working in a "mechanical drawing" type of mode, where everything is drawn to excruciating dimensional detail (a process I am well familiar with), especially in the early stages, except for, apparently, the cartooning of the subjects shape, that seems to be done initially fairly accurately. I tend to try to get TOO accurate, and kind of lose the "beauty" or "feel" of the piece, if you can follow what I am trying to say (badly). Artists seem to go more for a "general look", especially in the beginning, and then "flesh out" the rest, and seem to get more and more detail oriented as they (you) refine with additional layers to the final product. This is probably patently obvious to someone who isn't an artistic moron, like myself, but I find it quite fascinating. Is this the same kind or process that "hyper photo realistic" painters use, as well? I suspect it is, and wonder if they, too, start in the general and work to the specific. Makes logical sense, never occurred to me. Trying to start accurately dimensionally specific with all of it CERTAINLY does not seem to work out. I wonder if any artists of the past or present worked this way, though, sort of inside out, if you will? One aspect I am finding difficult is ACCURATE color matching. I have watched a few videos, and learned a few things watching people show things like lightening darker colors with white to "bring out" subtleties in varying blues or greens or reds, and showing how to easily get to "the perfect pink" for rose work, etc. and that was eye opening. I am trying to just get to where i can generate an accurate color match to a surface using primaries, white, and black, and MAN, is it sometimes difficult to tell which to add, and in what amount. I saw one guy tlaking about thinking about looking at the colors through R/Y/B filters, and that was of no help whatsoever. Any tips on this that are actually helpful, other than just viewing a color wheel, and "jumping in" to learn, or viewing many more videos? This stuff ISN'T easy. I guess if it were, really good artists (masters) would be a dime a dozen, aye?
My goodness, your talent is just amazing to me. What beautiful work.Your students are fine artists as well, enjoyed seeing their work. I would like to find out more about your pet commissions. How would I do that?
I have just bought and watched the 3 DVD Pet Portraits Course, and it is very easy to follow. Is there any chance of maybe a 1 DVD upgrade for people portraits please. I expect that most of the techniques will be the same as for Pet Portraits and not need to be repeated.
Very great information. Unfortunately two times I failed and threw my canvases out. It was unclear how much of the clear coat spray to put over the pencil sketch. When I applied the lean medium with the number the paint would not spread evenly and would not be easily removed with paper towel. It turns out that the clear coat was too much and very sticky. Perhaps you could demonstrate how to properly spray the outline?
I yes. If you struggle with fixative try this method instead. ruclips.net/video/wRNly0xA5bQ/видео.htmlsi=IK9xh2AwmzwfeZJw I’ve a full demo tutorial on underpainting here ruclips.net/video/c6go_Aa_eF0/видео.htmlsi=CwqSUXxT2DuE2Ea5
Beautiful! Does this statement on the DVD page mean it will not play in USA? Quote: Please note that while this is a Region 0 DVD, it is PAL formatted and therefore unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea and some of the Pacific Islands. However, all DVDs will play on personal computers and laptops.
Thanks Maz, I knew you could help...I looked at the website but unfortunately SAA doesn’t ship to Canada 😢, but will try the sanding idea....anyone tell you that your the greatest 💐
Maz, really enjoyed your tutorial, it was fantastic , looking forward to seeing the next one! Although I have done it with you I haven't done it often enough to remember, it's lovely to have a recap. Thank you Maz x😀
Richie Journey it’s not solvent. It’s zest it oil medium (similar to linseed I just prefer this brand). Please see the links below for further details.
Hi again zest it DOES have a solvent BUT that’s just one of their products and I’m Sure that’s what you will have seen used for coloured pencil. It’s much better than terpentine or odourless mineral spirits. The Lean medium is another one of their product. They also do a clear medium (which is like a linseed oil. I use the lean medium for portraits because it’s fast drying (hence lean) and the Clear medium for flower painting- Clear is a fat medium therefore slower drying which is better for wet into wet flower painting. Hope this explains everything. 😁
Hi Maz, just started this and struggled getting the paint to come off with the wiping...just wondering it was my canvas, I used a canvas board, had no luck with my canvas paper...what do you think?...Just love your painting and tutorials💞
Karen Turner I don’t use canvas paper which isn’t a canvas. I use actual canvas sheets the link is below so you can research it. I also use boards without any issue. Perhaps if the boards or canvas is very cheap (which is ok) try a light sanding first and perhaps even a coat of gesso primer (some canvases can Be thirsty so extra priming is needed ). Make sure you let the primer fully dry then try the above method. 😁
Was just wandering. This video is sped up, can you tell me how long in real time did it take to do the underpainting. Was fascinating to watch even though it was faster.
lorraine intraining hi. Check out my instagram page. I’ve posted a beautiful white dog on there using the same technique links in the description. I still use burnt umber no matter what colour the dog is. My own two king Charlie spaniels are white chest. It’s the same technique. Once glazing (first colours) begin the burnt umber appears as shadow in the white fur. Hope this helps.
Awesome Lorraine. If I’ve helped inspire you then I’m very proud and honoured. Good luck and share on my Facebook page what you get up to. Or instagram #mazartstudio Best of luck.
Hi Maz. Amazing painting and techniques. Truly Love your work and the way you explain things. My questions to you are: *are you painting on paper or canvas- are there differing methods to each surface. * do you trace the picture on the surface or freehand. *Would you call teaching -cheating in art? I can draw but sometimes especially with either human or animals (or whatever actually) it’s easier and faster to trace. *When you ‘fix’ the pencil drawing with hairspray and paint over it can you still see the drawing well. I couldn’t see very well in the video. Thank you and geeetibgs from Sydney Australia xx. Happy birthday for today too. 🥂🍾🎂
Renee Want hi Hun. I traced this onto the canvas sheet. I use sheet board or stretched canvas and do the same method no matter what. No tracing isn’t teaching (I can draw well but it’s slower) I keep my prices reasonable by speeding up the process. The main thing is you enjoy it! If you do a commission your client isn’t interested in HOW you did it they want the dog to look like their dog. Besides which I can trace an image out twice and no two people will ever get the same painting. Getting the image on canvas is only a small part of the equation. You’ve still got to paint 😁. Enjoy your art (trust me LOTS of artist trace) some admit it but quite a lot won’t. 😁
Marion, is this the same technique that you use in your 3 day workshop please? You say that the next one will be uploaded in a week when the 1st layer has dried (This example using oil). Do you use acrylic underpainting in your 3 day course please?
Russell Collins yes it’s the same technique. I used a fast dry medium and it’ll be dry the next day. I don’t typically use acrylic as you can’t erase the same. Burnt umber is also a fast dry paint.
gms9810 burnt umber is a fast drying paint for one and secondly when I do the second layer the warmth of the umber often peaks through which I love. In theory any colour can be used (I’ve used raw umber too but I always stick to earth tones (raw umber burnt umber burnt sienna or raw sienna) typically. Burnt umber happens to be my preferred choice as I feel it leaves this warmth (raw umber cold) but it doesn’t over influence the over colours which I feel the other colours I’ve mentioned could. I hope that explains. The biggest reason too is that it’s a fast drying paint and with the medium I use it means that the underpainting is dry the next day. 😁
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I have learned more from you then any other tutorials on the internet. Thank you and don't quit. I feel like i'm finally getting to understand the aspects of oil painting!
Glad I could help!
I just love your tutorials. I've painted for a long time, mostly landscapes oil. Must say you are the best artinstructor I've met. Learning so much from you and your videos. Please keep on...
Beautiful job on this under painting. I really appreciate that you show the reference photo so we can see why you are erasing and adding tone. Thank you
Kathy D you are welcome. I always insist students look intensely at the reference photo and study it as they paint. Glad you enjoyed the tutorial 😁
I enjoyed your teaching so much I subscribed!!!! :)
Brilliant techniques! I learn so much from watching you paint! Thank you!!
I love to watch your videos. I live in USA in the state of Georgia. Hope you will do more full videos (in oil) because I love your painting style. Thank you
Hi Judy, I will be posting a lot more out in this style. I do have professionally filmed full-length tutorials on my website - but I will certainly be getting a lot more free tutorials in this style out to you guys. Thank you for the support
Excellent step by step! Thanks Marion!
you are welcome
Magnificent Marion. So beautiful and such a unique technique too. Thank you for showing how you do it. I am eager to see the next stage in this painting. Hugs xxxx
Dorothy Radley thank you Dorothy. 😁
Wow, love watching the underpainting process. Thank you. Smiles
Excellent tutorial as usual Marion. Thank you. You always make it look so easy! It's definitely inspired me to try my hand at an animal portrait. Looking forward to the next part. x
Sara Ritchey thanks Sara. 😁. Give it a go
Very instructive. Beautiful work. That goes for the students as well
David Timms thank you 😊
Maz have had a go and pleased with result. Brilliant teacher have learnt so much from you x
Thank you, Marion Dutton, for this video. I am doing a pet portrait for a family member and this detailed video on how you do the underpainting is really going to help. I am actually painting a King Charles Spaniel and I will be looking at your other video staring this breed but using my own reference. Thank you again
You are welcome. My online pet portrait course is due out this month, with very comprehensive real time tutorials (aimed at those interested in commission work too). Best of luck
@@MazArtStudio That is great news about your pet portrait course. I also am excited for your pet portrait booklet to come back in stock.
@@jodycupp Yes - I am editing the latest edition so that won't be too long now.
Beautiful!
Wow, what a great way to make the underpainting. Thanks for this great tutorial! 😍👍🏻
you are welcome
Loved it! I love your style, you make it look so easy! Thank you
Love your latest video Marion.
you've inspired me to give it a try as I've only been oil painting for about 4 months.
thank you so much I am delighted I have inspired you. I ADORE this technique and I am sure you will too
You are just amazing! Thank you for your videos so very much!
you are very welcome. I am so pleased you have enjoyed them.
Brilliant Maz!
Beautiful
Thank you Marion, that was a brilliant tutorial and I cannot wait to see the next stage. You do make it look so simple but that appears to be one of your skills.
thank you and you are very welcome :-)
love your work. am trying to paint a German Shepard(. long haired)
Good tip the hairspray maz, thanks .
you are welcome
Hi Maz, I am in my late 60's and have just started to learn to paint (mainly acrylics at present) your tutorials are some of the most informative that I have watched to-date. My request is .....I have photos of all my dogs from the last 20 odd years, I would like to attempt a medium sized canvas that would include all of them. How can I achieve this, how could I place them all (from different size photos) on the same canvas in perspective.. 'JJ
Interesting to see the PROPER use of painting tools and painting techniques. I have attempted some simple artwork, just by the seat of the pants, and some of it came out OK, but NOTHING like the level you are producing here. Seeing videos like this makes me want to try it a bit more seriously.
Much of what you do, technique wise, is I'm sure, pretty standard, but again, nothing like the techniques I (probably unfortunately) self learned. One thing I find interesting, and it is probably one of my downfalls, is I see you grabbing "shapes" when working the lightening of the facial areas, and you, and most other artists I have watched, don't seem to be much less concerned with working in a "mechanical drawing" type of mode, where everything is drawn to excruciating dimensional detail (a process I am well familiar with), especially in the early stages, except for, apparently, the cartooning of the subjects shape, that seems to be done initially fairly accurately. I tend to try to get TOO accurate, and kind of lose the "beauty" or "feel" of the piece, if you can follow what I am trying to say (badly).
Artists seem to go more for a "general look", especially in the beginning, and then "flesh out" the rest, and seem to get more and more detail oriented as they (you) refine with additional layers to the final product. This is probably patently obvious to someone who isn't an artistic moron, like myself, but I find it quite fascinating. Is this the same kind or process that "hyper photo realistic" painters use, as well? I suspect it is, and wonder if they, too, start in the general and work to the specific. Makes logical sense, never occurred to me. Trying to start accurately dimensionally specific with all of it CERTAINLY does not seem to work out. I wonder if any artists of the past or present worked this way, though, sort of inside out, if you will?
One aspect I am finding difficult is ACCURATE color matching. I have watched a few videos, and learned a few things watching people show things like lightening darker colors with white to "bring out" subtleties in varying blues or greens or reds, and showing how to easily get to "the perfect pink" for rose work, etc. and that was eye opening. I am trying to just get to where i can generate an accurate color match to a surface using primaries, white, and black, and MAN, is it sometimes difficult to tell which to add, and in what amount. I saw one guy tlaking about thinking about looking at the colors through R/Y/B filters, and that was of no help whatsoever. Any tips on this that are actually helpful, other than just viewing a color wheel, and "jumping in" to learn, or viewing many more videos? This stuff ISN'T easy. I guess if it were, really good artists (masters) would be a dime a dozen, aye?
Beautiful fantastic work 🌹
My goodness, your talent is just amazing to me. What beautiful work.Your students are fine artists as well, enjoyed seeing their work. I would like to find out more about your pet commissions. How would I do that?
Sue Batson hi there Sue. You can find out about my commission work on my website under the commission page. Www.mazartstudio.co.uk. 😁
Great video! I thought that pencil drawings eventually bleed through oil. Does the hairspray prevent that?
I have just bought and watched the 3 DVD Pet Portraits Course, and it is very easy to follow. Is there any chance of maybe a 1 DVD upgrade for people portraits please. I expect that most of the techniques will be the same as for Pet Portraits and not need to be repeated.
I intend to do a people course at some point, which will cover a variety of skin tones. It is in the pipeline. :-)
Very great information. Unfortunately two times I failed and threw my canvases out. It was unclear how much of the clear coat spray to put over the pencil sketch. When I applied the lean medium with the number the paint would not spread evenly and would not be easily removed with paper towel. It turns out that the clear coat was too much and very sticky. Perhaps you could demonstrate how to properly spray the outline?
I yes. If you struggle with fixative try this method instead. ruclips.net/video/wRNly0xA5bQ/видео.htmlsi=IK9xh2AwmzwfeZJw
I’ve a full demo tutorial on underpainting here
ruclips.net/video/c6go_Aa_eF0/видео.htmlsi=CwqSUXxT2DuE2Ea5
Fantastic well explained and demonstrated you truly are my hero 😊
Angela Heath thanks Angie. Don’t forget to subscribe I’ll be posting the updates. 😁
Love you Maz
poirei1 aww big hugs Cindy. See you in April dear friend. 😁
Thank you!
Beautiful! Does this statement on the DVD page mean it will not play in USA? Quote: Please note that while this is a Region 0 DVD, it is PAL formatted and therefore unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea and some of the Pacific Islands.
However, all DVDs will play on personal computers and laptops.
Patty Shaw I am assuming so. But can you contact the SAA for clarification as I don’t sell this directly and I’m not certain on what it means.
Thanks Maz, I knew you could help...I looked at the website but unfortunately SAA doesn’t ship to Canada 😢, but will try the sanding idea....anyone tell you that your the greatest 💐
Thank you, hun. I am sure that you will get the paper where you are, but I use the boards successfully too. Best of luck hun
Maz, really enjoyed your tutorial, it was fantastic , looking forward to seeing the next one! Although I have done it with you I haven't done it often enough to remember, it's lovely to have a recap. Thank you Maz x😀
Hilda Hartley thanks Yvonne. Did you notice you were one of the stars 🤩
Yes I did Maz, Fame at last! Loved all the other stars too xx
Just for clarity please...when you are dipping your brush in the “oil”, are you actually dipping it in linseed oil or the solvent called Zest It?
Richie Journey it’s not solvent. It’s zest it oil medium (similar to linseed I just prefer this brand). Please see the links below for further details.
MazArtStudio Thank you! I always heard it to be a solvent and watched it being used as such in particular: colored pencils.
Hi again zest it DOES have a solvent BUT that’s just one of their products and I’m
Sure that’s what you will have seen used for coloured pencil. It’s much better than terpentine or odourless mineral spirits. The Lean medium is another one of their product. They also do a clear medium (which is like a linseed oil. I use the lean medium for portraits because it’s fast drying (hence lean) and the Clear medium for flower painting- Clear is a fat medium therefore slower drying which is better for wet into wet flower painting. Hope this explains everything. 😁
MazArtStudio did you trace the portrait onto the canvas or did you free hand draw it on? I cannot draw worth a darn! 😂
Beautiful .👌👌. thanks for sharing
Welcome 🤗
Hi Maz, just started this and struggled getting the paint to come off with the wiping...just wondering it was my canvas, I used a canvas board, had no luck with my canvas paper...what do you think?...Just love your painting and tutorials💞
Karen Turner I don’t use canvas paper which isn’t a canvas. I use actual canvas sheets the link is below so you can research it. I also use boards without any issue. Perhaps if the boards or canvas is very cheap (which is ok) try a light sanding first and perhaps even a coat of gesso primer (some canvases can Be thirsty so extra priming is needed ). Make sure you let the primer fully dry then try the above method. 😁
What type of paper or board do you use?
I use canvas boards mostly.
Was just wandering. This video is sped up, can you tell me how long in real time did it take to do the underpainting. Was fascinating to watch even though it was faster.
frenchkisser66 typically around 3-4 hours. But I’m quite a fast painter. On my 3 day courses we dedicate one full day to this stage.
HI, love the tutorial thank you for that. My dog is white and curly. I would love to have a go but how to I start in white ?
lorraine intraining hi. Check out my instagram page. I’ve posted a beautiful white dog on there using the same technique links in the description. I still use burnt umber no matter what colour the dog is. My own two king Charlie spaniels are white chest. It’s the same technique. Once glazing (first colours) begin the burnt umber appears as shadow in the white fur. Hope this helps.
brilliant thanks for that. I am feeling inspired to move forward and change my life a little for the better. x
Awesome Lorraine. If I’ve helped inspire you then I’m very proud and honoured. Good luck and share on my Facebook page what you get up to. Or instagram #mazartstudio Best of luck.
Hi Maz. Amazing painting and techniques. Truly Love your work and the way you explain things. My questions to you are: *are you painting on paper or canvas- are there differing methods to each surface. * do you trace the picture on the surface or freehand. *Would you call teaching -cheating in art? I can draw but sometimes especially with either human or animals (or whatever actually) it’s easier and faster to trace. *When you ‘fix’ the pencil drawing with hairspray and paint over it can you still see the drawing well. I couldn’t see very well in the video. Thank you and geeetibgs from Sydney Australia xx. Happy birthday for today too. 🥂🍾🎂
**Tracing not teaching
Renee Want hi Hun. I traced this onto the canvas sheet. I use sheet board or stretched canvas and do the same method no matter what. No tracing isn’t teaching (I can draw well but it’s slower) I keep my prices reasonable by speeding up the process. The main thing is you enjoy it! If you do a commission your client isn’t interested in HOW you did it they want the dog to look like their dog. Besides which I can trace an image out twice and no two people will ever get the same painting. Getting the image on canvas is only a small part of the equation. You’ve still got to paint 😁. Enjoy your art (trust me LOTS of artist trace) some admit it but quite a lot won’t. 😁
Renee Want yes if you fix the drawing you can see it clearly after the initial umber wash.
Marion, is this the same technique that you use in your 3 day workshop please? You say that the next one will be uploaded in a week when the 1st layer has dried (This example using oil). Do you use acrylic underpainting in your 3 day course please?
Russell Collins yes it’s the same technique. I used a fast dry medium and it’ll be dry the next day. I don’t typically use acrylic as you can’t erase the same. Burnt umber is also a fast dry paint.
MazArtStudio. Thank you. Do you use the medium you describe in the video, on the 3 day course please, or something else like Liquin?
I use the medium I’ve described but liquin would work too. Zest it is my preferred medium because it’s no unpleasant smell.
MazArtStudio thank you. Which particular Zest medium please is the faster drying one?
Yes it is Russell. The links are below in the description. 😁
So how many hours of painting did the pet portrait take please?
Russell Collins Art about 3 hours for this stage.
Why did you start with burnt umber?
gms9810 burnt umber is a fast drying paint for one and secondly when I do the second layer the warmth of the umber often peaks through which I love. In theory any colour can be used (I’ve used raw umber too but I always stick to earth tones (raw umber burnt umber burnt sienna or raw sienna) typically. Burnt umber happens to be my preferred choice as I feel it leaves this warmth (raw umber cold) but it doesn’t over influence the over colours which I feel the other colours I’ve mentioned could. I hope that explains. The biggest reason too is that it’s a fast drying paint and with the medium I use it means that the underpainting is dry the next day. 😁
That makes sense. I'll try it, I like the effect.
How do i paint an old eglish sheep dog
First- find someone to hold the dog down. They tend to run away when you put paint on them.
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