There are videos that are a waste of time. There are videos that provide information. And then there are videos that transcend the medium, exceeding all expectation of what the medium can provide. This is one of those vlogs, Florent. Definitely a "watch it again" vlog.
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I sometimes paint very spontaneously with no preparation as I just have to get a painting out of my hands. Other times I take hours to finish something. It's a struggle. My fast alla prima paintings are very cartoonish and that frustrates me.
I've been oil painting for about 12 years and the last section of this video on what makes a painting a painting and not a photograph is EXACTLY where I've come, and your words brought me to tears it was so moving and correct, words that I could never put in those words as you did. This video is awesome. Thanks!!!
Every time I listen to anyone speak of hue and chroma I get overwhelmed. You teach it the best of anyone I have listened to. And yet, I still get confused. In listening to this video, it honestly dawned on me that I am not and will never be a technical painter. I will never see improvement in the way you spoke. And in that moment I felt defeated. That I will never reach a point in my work that I feel profient as well as happy. I kept listening to the video and as you reached the 11 minute mark, you began to speak of the intangible reasons some people paint and those who prepare vs those who dive in. I dive in and see what happens everytime. I am the happiest, the free-est when I simply let it flow. Maybe they aren't the best paintings but they are all reworkable if needed- or not. The best thing is that as you spoke through this last part, THIS last part... you gave me my joy back. THANK YOU. Sometimes we just need someone to say it's OK to be who we are meant to be. Today that someone was you.
I know what you mean : I'm the opposite, I'm very analytical and technical. But for a long time, for me, being a "technical" painter was an excuse not to own my true, meaningful art. Now, I manage to combine my overly analytical side with my spontaneous inspiration but it wasn't always easy. You have to go with what feels right, you don't need to be technical, you just need to be yourself. 🙏
Thanks, Florent. Lot's of people have information on how to paint, but almost no one addresses why to paint, how it is a spiritual exercise and not merely a technical demonstration of skills one has mastered. Confronting oneself and the world one faces and expressing that is the essence of art as you have so ably noted. As respects light, "the sun is God," JMW Turner. If he didn't say it he should have as it captures the essence of why light resonates through all good representational art as you have noted. Thanks again for the inspiration.
This has to be the most beautiful and important art video I have ever watched. I am going through a change in art style right now. I am painting a way that I feel most comfortable with not what I feel I am expected to do and I absolutely love every brush stroke. Thank you for your time and heartfelt advice.
Your passion for painting has all the attributes of an artist that has tremendous experience. I find it not only informative ,but infectious! Please continue with the live museum videos as well. The adage of "OLD SOUL" resides with you.
Florent, you are a true teacher. You speak clearly, show your happiness in painting, and teach good concepts. I learn from you because I like your approach. Thank you so much.
Brilliant presentation, a master in communication and very knowledgeable about the art world, the real art world that is. Thank you very much. Here is to all our art journeys!
I'm a color blind artist but I cheat by reading the labels on the paint containers. My art teacher wants me to paint color the way I see it but I don't have the guts! After watching this video I must think to become an honest painter. Great video. Thank you.
I'm so glad you make RU-vid videos. Your videos are poetry to me, as I've sad in other videos of yours. You inspire me so much. And when I start to feel lost or overwhelmed, I always come back to your videos. Thank you for loving real art. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your thoughts. ❤️
@@FlorentFargesarts Actually, this is an accurate title for the content! Good titles will catch the eye and the imagination just like a good painting. Have recently found you Florent, and I am binging on your videos. Love, love, your broad and deep approach, feels like home, bien sûr je suis Française et un peu d'intellect dans l'enseignement commençais à me manquer, mais/car je vis au Etats Unis. Je peins à l'aquarelle et veux apprendre la peinture à l'huile mais je suis très allergique à la terpentine et tous solvent!
@@FlorentFargesarts btw thanks alot for all your time and effort in putting out these videos . This is a great help to the artist community. For me that video about taking proper photo of paintings helped a lot. Couldn't get my colors right before but it's a lot better now.
Wow, the last advice hit me hard. I had been drawing all my life before 26 as a hobby, but 4 years ago I started deliberately practising drawing for 2 years, then with digital painting. I'm not making the progresss I'D like to do because I really struggle with realism - or maybe even hyperrealism is what my brain wants me to achieve. I often hate myself for being so incabable of reaching a level of realism... It is nice to hear your advice on "don't make perfect paintings, make something that has your traces in it".
Thanks for your comment, yeah, don't be too hard on yourself, but know that you are probably someone who loves to paint clean, sharp and intricate details. It doesn't have to be hyper-realistic, but it has to be "hyper-you", that's for sure 😊🎨👍
I dont think hyper realism style paintings are vain... i think they draw you in closer to look at the detail. I personally love painting that make you double take... and go wow that's a painting!!!
"Let the painting be the painting." Damn. That´s it! You just put my #1 rule in music making into a presise and elegant statement! "Let the painting be the painting." "What is the reason - for you - for this painting to be a painting and not anything else?" I´ll pass this on to all my students and collaborators, and make it a mantra for inspiration. You painters are truly inspiring people. You´ve got me inspired and all fired up! Thanks!
What an inspiring and informative video. I could feel emotion welling up inside me by the final message- be the painter you want to be. Thank you so much!
This information is so valuable to me it makes me cry. I am truly watching someone that will be a renowned painter for centuries. Thank you is not enough ♥️
Wow, you open my eyes. Thank you. I’m struggling with elephants in lights from behind, I was focus on the elephants when it’s the light that is the key. 🧡🇸🇪
It's almost as if you heard me having this conversation with myself. Where is the light? What is it showing me? What was it about my reference that caught my attention so that I took the photograph? What do I feel about it? How do I interpret that and use my painting to best convey what I want to say to the viewers? The ideas give a starting point and framework to fill with my painting. Your explanations are easily making perfect sense. Thank you!
For perfect studio light: Feit Electric corn bulb. I have a small studio so I only need one 500W-equivalent bulb but a large studio might need 2 1,000W equivalent bulbs. Perfect bright even daylight, no shadows or reflections
Damn your videos are good. I'm a stubborn idiot who refuses to do most of the stuff recommended for artists. For example I pretty much only paint from my head while still wanting to achieve good light and many of the other stuff that would come far easier with generous use of references. Most painting videos have advice that is hard to use for my "I'll do whatever I want" -painting habit but yours are really thought provoking. A lot of stuff I "know", but when said explicitly it seems more obvious and clear. I really need to remember to use more desaturated colors as I like them and it would really help in not making my trees look like they are made out of ketchup and mustard...
I was completely mesmerised with your explanation. I started painting 4 January this year. I don’t have any drawing talent but a passion for abstract art. To hear your words right now has been illuminating to me. Thank you so much for your generosity to share.
Merci Florent, pour ces explications claires et pleines de sensibilité! Abonnée de longue date, j'ai toujours autant de plaisir à apprendre de tes vidéos!
I liked that : "Photorealism a display of vanity" There was this video on tiktok : 1. "What people think I do when I say I draw" (goes on to show some lovely drawings made by other artists) 2 What I actually draw (triumphant cinematic music followed by a display of hyperrealistic drawings done by the tiktoker) The video didn't get a good response because the artist was trying to shame other artists for not painting as hyperrealistically (aka as good) as her.
Great stuff! I’ll rewatch and take notes. I have been doing more of these tips lately and need to ensure I really learn this. I feel like tonal art is valid without colour however. Also let’s not shame hyper realistic artists. Also digital paintings are paintings…. You can get brushwork in digital art btw. Physical full colour traditional art is not ‘more real’ or ‘better’, which I feel was a bit implied here. That’s hella insulting to people who truly love hyper realistic art or greyscale or digital with photo bashing or smooth styles with no brushwork or very digital styles. So maybe don’t put down some types of art to elevate your own art style preferences. It’s all art and equally valid. I can’t really get behind your final thoughts even if my personal art preferences are in alignment. People are different and prefer different art styles. Semi realistic to realistic traditional full colour art with heavy brushwork is only one subcategory of art and not the be all end all ideal ‘perfect art’. It’s overall my favourite but let’s not invalidate other styles and mediums. Unless I’m mistaken you very much implied this? Still great tips for me personally.
Hey this guy is cool. Now THIS guy is a TRUE TEACHER of fine arts!! 🤔 I've had to lay down my brushes & pallets for a number of years now for other pursuits. Unfortunately I had lost all that valuable time, and now I've become an immature, ignorant & unlearned "amature" artist. Hopefully this guy can bring me up to speed in the fine arts world now in my "golden" years.😊🌿⚘🖼🎨
As Larry Marshall below, has so eloquently stated, "this is one of those videos", and I'm SO glad I stumbled upon it... It has made me think very strongly about not trying to be a "photographic" painter, and aim for perfect duplication of realism, but rather, allow my personality to come through and adorn my works from now on... otherwise, what's the point????? Look at Van Gogh, my God, what style, what a departure from realism, and regarded as one of the world's greatest masters, because of his interpretation of his subject, using his imagination and style...thank you Florent for making me think again about this!!
Thank you for your advice and sincere talk about painting techniques and the artist, your tutorial is very enlightning, I wish you well. JB Lincolnshire UK
1. Use more paint, but vary amount thin to thick. 2. Take risks, but think. Consider everything. Anything can be corrected one way or another. 3. Educate your self, know your self and be true to self.
Oh my I love Claude Monet paintings ❤❤❤Striving to get better each day. I love your in-depth information on this tutorial. I couldn’t agree more that painting is far greater than taking photos. Something about the touches of paintbrushes not everyone understands.🔥🔥🔥🔥
I was literally moved to tears by your uplifting and insightful message in this video - thank you doesn't come close...what you are doing matters greatly. 🙏
Florent, you amaze me, your kindness and sensitivity is something that is rarely found in our world today. I love all of your videos.They are filled with so much depth and understanding. I am working on a painting that I started a few months ago. I started this painting with joy in my mind and heart. It is a painting that depicts great love, between a brother and his two sisters. I'm sure you know the story from the New Testament of Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, and the joy they experienced when Christ brought him back from death. My oldest son died unexpectedly right after I started the painting on Feb. 5th 2022, he took his own life. I have painted my whole life off and on, and only done one other portrait. After my son passed away, my husband and I got Covid. We are recovering, but now I am stuck not feeling I can complete this painting. But I do thank you for your work and your teaching abilities, you have helped me a lot. I guess I should be patient with myself and do what I can. Thank you Florent for being who you are. Karolyn
The depth of meaning behind your words is truly monumental. I feel and comprehend as you explain and it directly affects me, personally. Either by describing my shared view or presenting another. Your engaging videos go beyond simple tips or guides, but teeter on the very brink of personal enlightenment . I am grateful to have found your channel, an more so for your hypnotic delivery method of knowledge. Perfect ambiance, cadence, tone and subject matter. Perfect.
Thank you very much for your beautiful word’s, My sister tell’s me once when I had a portret off her grandson, Edmee you let thesoul come out off the painting. That was for me the ever biggest compliment that I ever had. Andd beleve me the portret was not as good that i now paint. So yes I believe that your words are beautiful and that every painting becomse much beautifl if yu stay to yourself and your loving soul. 🙏🏼
Agree so much about the photorealistic painting! It is pure brute skill no soul, no heart and most of the times banal ideas/topics. Is like the opposite side of postmodernism (which is just ideas and no technique, and sadly/mostly bad ideas).
Thank you Florent for your insight and knowledge. Your examples are so informative and helpful in explaining why some paintings work better than others. I shall endeavor to improve my paintings. Merci!😃
What A powerful video, best painting advice i’ve ever gotten and I believe it’s the only advice you need to become the artist you want to be. Thankyou for making these great video’s, they have helped me so much on my journey🖤🌹
I just want you to know how amazing you really are. Not just as an artist but as in the way your brain works. Don't get me wrong as an artist you are phenomenal, that goes without saying. I love your videos, your style and just everything about your channel. I have just recently started oil painting and im not sure i would even know where to start if not for you. Yeah i could research and maybe watch other people videos but I'm sure they wouldn't compare to learning from you. I hope to be able to buy your lesson. I have a feeling that it's most likely golden in regards to upping my skill level. Thanks for not only all that you do for the way you do it as well
Great inspiration and great time to rethink what I’m doing. I just finished a portrait out of fun and I realized that the color of the face is way too light. Why? I painted at night. So much difference when painting during the day. Lesson learned. Thanks for this great video. Blessings and take care.
I can't find my own style. 😞I paint what I like, what pleases my eyes and touches my soul. But I always paint in the style of others. There is nothing unique you could find in my paintings that would tell others the painting has been made by me and only by me. How can I find or transfer my true self in my paintings?
Florent, this is one of your best videos, and that's saying a lot. Your words really spoke to me, and your wisdom and insight are astounding. Thank you.
Excellent advice especially the last section about style. i 1st understood this when an artist compared it to our individual signature. no-one can copy or create it quite the same way as your hand can. so this actually m3ans we all have our own style as soon as we learn to hold a pencil or a paintbrush...everthing else is built from knowledge and choices that come from our sole .hopefully that makes sence 🙈🤪
Thank you, your words are very deep and very incouraging! I agree with all you have said here, especially about the reason for and essense of painting...
Cher Florent tu m'as scotché ... plein de conseils majestueux tellement importants et quelle sagesse artistique !!!!!!! Que du bonheur de t'écouter ... sur ce je m'abonne.
Cant beleive i only just found this channel. Incredinbly informative and somehow inspiring too. Im not even a painter im a comic artist and every bit of this information translates very easily. You are a fantastic teacher sir
HOLY COW DUDE TALK ABOUT PERFECT TIME AND RESONE 4 EVERYTHING I SOOOO NEEDED TO HEAR THIS MESSAGE IT WAS LIKE I COULD FEEL A SPIRTUL HEALING IN MY SOUL. DO YOU NEED A BOYFRIEND CAUSE I SWEAR AFTER WATCHING THIS VIDEO IM IN VERY STRONG LIKE WITH YOU . I WILL B CHECKING OUT MORE OF YOUR STUFF 4 SURE THANK YOU
Always inspiring Florent. Thank you so much. I just had a portfolio appraisal which was really useful in many ways but he and you concur with the philosophy of doing what you love to do. I persist with oils through a sense of obligation...it is the highest expression of skill supposedly. However what I love to do is draw and cartoon! So while I can still paint and will, I will do it when I feel I want to not because I HAVE to get better in some personal struggle or competition. Am I missing something?
A photographer can’t always pick and choose what is in the picture or add and subtract a person or thing and that’s why they came out with photoshop and all the digital things to be able to manipulate a photo much like an artist would in a painting.
Vous parlez très bien, car il y a de la philosophie, je suis un public de Chine, la plupart des gens ici n'ont que des compétences matérielles, who am i ,that s significant
