Join me as I show you how I create original oil paintings. Some videos will be demonstrations (some in real-time, others in time-lapse). Other videos might be about my career as an artist, or even some outdoor painting adventures. Basically, this is an all-art channel.
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Awesome information, sounds a bit like Golden GAC 100 but less expensive. Could you please share with us how do you store your paintings while they dry and afterwards? Curious how oil artists deal with paintings that are not dry yet, since it can take months for oils to dry. After they are dry, I assume is the same as watercolors, acrylics, etc., we can put them in a box or something like that.
I am so glad to have found your channel and to have a genuine glimpse into the real life of an artist. Your courage to bravely open up and share the easy as well as the difficult parts of creating an artwork is inspiring and encouraging for those of us who are still learning. We are grateful for your honesty and vulnerability and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
great advice. I recently started a markey stall to try my habd at gettinf my work oyt yhere. i have started woth prints of my wprk amd a sign sayomg commissions of people or animals. i have been aware that there is probably a need for some continuity or uniformity in some aspecr of what o present to the public as examples of what they will get in a commission. What you gave said allows tou to still have a good amount of freedom by choosing one to three things you need to keep the same as far as selling your work goes i have qritten up differentcombinations of 3 things i vould keep the same amd 1 that could be differnt at times. Ibtpo like beowns worh just a himtvof some colour and i have noticed it becpming a bit of a signature thing. But i dont think i coyld stick to the same thong for ever. .Your system helps vary things but keeps things in the same within perametres when we 2ant a change.🎉😊
I think I got it from Blick ...mine is Fredrix brand. If you can't find marble powder you can use plaster of paris that you've mixed but not allowed to set up (mix it with water like normal, except add more water than usual, and stir for at least 15 minutes while it's setting, then you'll finally have a soupy mixture that you can either use wet or dry out on a pan in the sun). Sounds like maybe I should make a video about that!
I still use the Zinsser stuff in the warm months. The acrylic gesso is much faster drying and has no noxious fumes, so I use it exclusively in the cold or wet months. I think the take-away is that I use whatever keeps me painting. 😁
I've said it before but I will say it again. Your painting style reminds me very much of John Singer Sargent. Your ability to convey detail with broad, painterly brush strokes is wonderful. You have taught me so much about painting.
Thank you for this! I really loved hearing your thoughts as you were working about the colors you were mixing. I always have something to think about after watching you work. Beautiful piece.✨
Linseed oil isn't really poisonous to humans or pets, but some think that it has an unpleasant odor. Usually for panels like this masonite etc. I use a product called Kilz PVA. This way I get to skip the step with the gesso. I have a clean white surface that is sealed. But any PVA product will do including Elmer's glue! I am currently painting on a panel like this as a mural. It's 4x8 ft.
I once used Kilz PVA with disastrous results, but I admit there may have been other things happening. Anyway, that’s great to know that it’s worked well for you!
I’ve tried that impressionistic unconstructed background look on my paintings and they look…unconstructed and cartoon/childish. Ugh! I wish I knew how to do it 😢 Thank you for this video. It was a joy to watch! God has blessed you with great talent 🎉
Are these held together with glue only? Fascinating! And did you buy them with the rabbiting the entire length? I too would like to make them for deeper sided canvases, or do you just do panels? I love love love your twin painitings from the last video! Your backgrounds are amazing!
It was nice to see your daughter, in the UK it is considered inappropriate to use a familiar unless you are a family member or have been invited too. Anyway, to get back on subject, I remember how sometimes you used to have a team of little painters set up alongside you, occasionally turning into mini riot as one decide to paint the other's picture. Do they still paint, I know your elder son is an accomplished artist, but the girls? As for the boxing, it comes with the territory, I would ere on the side of caution and stick some hard board in. It's a personality fault, I am always expecting catastrophe. The only complaints I ever got was the client might joke that it took them a week to get it open, in my case that was bespoke commercial lighting.
My art teacher would make his shipping containers out of 1/4" plywood witn internal support pieces. It was very sturdy. sure beats 200 a box...my my my! Glad you're feeling better.
Good info thanks! I have used bubble wrap and those air bladders but never the egg crate foam. Of course I’ve never shipped to galleries etc, just clients, but it is good to know what is expected should that day come! The painting at the end is beautiful! The lighting is amazing ❤
Great advice . I was told the same thing many years ago when I was doing my Fine Art degree . Am I famous, no , why ? because I find it hard to market . I do love making videos of my practice here on utube & if you are interested in taking a look that would be lovely for a comment about them from you 😊
I think as long as your ‘style’ is consistent people will recognize you enough to have a career. The idea of painting the same subject over and over again, however, is ridiculously limiting and boring IMO
Trent, thank you for sharing and revealing your vulnerabilities. You share a trust with your audience which leads to a deep wealth of experience, clearing the way for others who paint or think of painting. I started painting with oils seriously at 10 yrs of age until in my late 20's.. Later life took me in other directions. Now approaching 70 I am so driven to paint again recognizing a true lost love. Watching your demos settles all the doubts and brings me home. Thank you again. BTW I LOVE your sweet baby daughter.( and all of your family) Such a distraction!
Galleries aren’t there to make you money, but it can introduce you to collectors who you can sell stuff to on the side. Think of galleries as an advertising tool.
