Rose Oil Painting Process Video
A video of me struggling to paint roses with oil paints on wood.
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One of the areas I really want to improve in is painting flowers and nature in general. My goal this year is to do more painting studies and still life with everyday objects. In this video, I attempt to paint some roses. The first one came out okay, but the second one was definitely overworked. I was in a rush to finish before the baby woke up from her nap and didn’t allow the layers to dry underneath so the colors started to become muddy. It was a great reminder to take my time and that I need more practice with color mixing to get the exact shades I want. Getting the the right color off the bat will not only save me time, but also allow me to work with fewer layers.
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Video Transcript
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One of the things I really struggle with when it comes to art is painting flowers. So in today’s video, you get to watch me struggle with not only one, but two flower paintings. I also experiment with some abstract techniques and by the end of it, hopefully, I’ll have gained some knowledge and experience that I could use towards future paintings. You can find timestamps in the description box below, if you’d like to skip around in the video. Thanks for watching, and I’ll catch you in the next one!
Coyote Gouache Painting Process Video
I have had coyotes on my mind, so here is a video of a small gouache paint study in my sketchbook.
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This was a quick study of a coyote. They are a common sight here in Southern California. You can find them roaming around neighborhoods and in urban areas.
Materials Featured:
Holbein Acryla Gouache - Pale Lilac
Holbein Acryla Gouache - Pale Lavender
Holbein Acryla Gouache - Pale Pink
Holbein Acryla Gouache - Pale Peach
Holbein Artists’ Gouache - G582 Magenta
M. Graham & Co. Artists’ Gouache - Ultramarine Blue
M. Graham & Co. Artists’ Gouache - Titanium White
Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors Review | Family Oil Portrait Paintings with Process Photos
This post showcases some progress photos of two oil portrait paintings I finished as well as a review of some new oil paints that I was testing for these paintings.
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12” x 16” oil painting on stretched linen canvas
I have to admit, this family portait was one of the hardest paintings I’ve ever made. I was testing oil paints from Williamsburg that I had never used before - Indian Yellow and Viridian. Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors are manufactured in the USA and the colors are rich and vibrant straight out of the tube. A small amount of paint goes a long way - a trait that I quickly learned the hard way as I began to paint.
Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors
Indian yellow was especially saturated, giving my initial skin colors an “oompa loompa” quality. It took a long time to figure out the proper amount to mix and there were several color corrections in the process of making this painting.
Viridian is a beautiful translucent blue green but, like the Indian Yellow, it still had a very strong color payoff. This is the most expensive tube of oil paint I have in my collection, but so little product is needed and it will likely outlast many of my lower cost pigments.
The texture of Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors are thick and buttery. Mixing them with other pigments was a joy, but I would start with the smallest amount and build up color from there.
I would 100% recommend these paints to anyone who is serious about their art and can afford the higher quality paints. I can’t wait to upgrade my own collection as I run low on my current oil paint stash!
12” x 16” oil painting on stretched linen canvas
Family Portrait Painting Process Photos
Baby Portrait Painting Process Photos
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Home Studio Vlog Oil Painting Process Video
In this video I paint a quick landscape study on a small linen wooden panel. I also finish a portrait painting of my daughter using oil paints.
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In this video I paint a quick landscape study on a small linen wooden panel. I also finish a portrait painting of my daughter using oil paints. I finish off the video with a quick varnish using Gamblin’s Gamvar Gloss Picture Varnish to protect the artwork.
I recently bought this lavalier microphone to capture better audio during my filming process. You can hear the difference that it makes between the beginning and end of the video. I tested the mic while varnishing the pieces and I am looking forward to incorporating more ASMR into my videos.
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