Hi Tommy - so pleased we get to meet! Hope you enjoy my tutorials and maybe paint along. Its a relaxing half hour of art and a chance to chill for a while. Best wishes Paul - 😃🥰😎
The actual strokes themselves and the colour choices are easy enough but as an artist myself I recognise in your work something that is harder to teach which is an unusual understanding of depth and the intuition to know how to create the depth and how to translate what you’re seeing in your reference. Great tutorial though I’ll give it a crack.
Hey there Annie - you know me - I'm a big softy! Just watched the little Blue tit painting on your channel with my morning tea. Delightful @annietroe - big art hugs to you both 🥰🥰😃😃
Oh thank you so much. I like to make videos that appeal to all the senses - humour being one of them! Hope we get to paint along together some time - Paul 😃😎
Thank you so much for stopping by and watching. Yes, its a nice painting to do in a limited time. I use oils but I think acrylics would work if you use retarders and work quicker. I might get it down to 20 mins! - Happy painting / gaming 😃😎
Subtitle blending indeed, I take it you already know its subtle? This is beautiful, the background colours start to become more apparent when you add the white! Its amazing.
Hi Anne - yes my little spell-check faux pas has been highlighted. I thought I could get away with it being a subtle play on the use of a subtitle to say subtle but I guess hands up human error - I'm a nitwit! Yes, those transparent colours just jump off the canvas. It's one of my favourite painting techniques. Happy Painting Paul 😃😃🥰🥰😎😎
The first painting in this video was my first attempt at painting by following along, I'm 46 and have never painted before. I got a kit from Amazon and some other equipment from temu and the dollar tree as I'm on a budget lol I have to say it's not a fabulous painting, but I think the more I practice, I could get better. You're videos inspired me to try something new, and I thank you for my new hobby!
Hi Ken - It's amazing to hear that you’re exploring painting! Remember, every artist starts somewhere, and practice is key. Keep at it, and you'll see your skills improve! Best wishes - paul 😃😎
Thank you so much 😀 Hugh. Its nice from my point of view to be able to just have some fun and not to be worried about the outcome. So pick some complimentary colours and have a go - Best wishes - Paul 😃😎
Glad you like them Yovette. I haven't painted a night sky for ages. Not having to 'get it right' for a change appealed to my need for a week off being serious! Have a great week - Paul 😃😍😎
Hi Robin - yes, I should have gone for a dark lavender, but I liked the raspberry effect too. It's a real eye-catcher painting in the studio. I think a revisit sometime in the future for some planets maybe. 😃
Wow, thank you so much.... I bought some oil paints in a set years ago and have always been way to scared to use them. I have watched hundreds of tutorials. This, is the first one that has explained everything from the beginning....linseed oil etc. I hope we get a couple of nice days so I can try an oil painting. 👏👏
Great Heather. Just have some kitchen roll and maybe a pack of cheap baby wipes for any painty fingers. Just basic wipes without any moisturiser - they make the brush handles slippy - like painting with an eel! Have fun - Paul 😃😃😎😎
You inspired me to give space-paintings a go. I have only really done wet on wet landscape paintings up until this point so I look forward to trying something different. I have used black canvases before but never for something like this. Its really refreshing. Thank you for the vitamins 😁
Painting on a black canvas with transparent colours is a lot of fun. Just make sure you add enough colour and go easy with the white and opaque colours. Slow and steady wins the race ! _ paul 😃
@@PaulRansonArt I made a painting I really like. A nebula and its reflection on a calm cove. Came out great! The paint thinner and liquid clear have a strange reaction sometimes. Made it interesting
Wow, Paul - these were absolutely fantastic paintings! I've always been fascinated with the beauty of outer space, and this tutorial gives me the confidence to try painting a nebula painting myself. Thanks for all you do, Paul - you're the best!!! Have a great week ahead, sir! Catch ya on the next one. Cheers,
Thank you so much 😀Steve. Please have a go at one. Just use what ever paint you have and just play. As you saw I scraped up the left overs from last weeks painting and used it to do the first warm up scene. I always keep a couple of smaller canvases to hand (12" x 16") for the odd practice piece. I cant bare wasting paint so I might as well have a play even if it goes wrong! Happy painting and a good week too - Paul 😃😎
Hi welcome aboard my little art channel Patrick. Well you found me at last! Hope you'll enjoy a few more tutorials and paint along too - Best wishes - Paul 😃😎
Give it a go. You might need to use a retarder or slower drying time acrylics to get the same effects. But I'm sure you'll make some great paintings with acrylics and a little experimenting. Best wishes - paul 😃😃😎😎
Thank you Jo - this is a fun scene because you can paint it any way you like! You decide on the colours and flick as many or as few stars as you like. I try and stay calm but I do get quite a thrill from painting! Happy Painting - Paul 😄😄🤣🤣😍😍😎😎
Hi Todd - definitly have a few goes at this. My challenge was resisting playing with the paint too much. Its so easy to start mixing mud! The first warm up nebula is less prone to this as there's a linited palette and the colours are friendly and work well together. Another option would be to use a single base colour like blue for a monochrome effect. Happy Painting - Paul 😃😎
Amazing! If it helps, I’ve found that if I use the handle end of my paint brush, it makes perfect circles for nebulas or stars or suns etc. that may help get the round look you’re looking for
I just have to respond to your wonderful video! Over a year ago I found some lovely pictures of these space things taken by the Webb telescope. I copied the photos I liked best. But I had no idea where to go from there. You gave me excellent guidance. I used to paint clouds using a fan brush. This is very similar to that. I had no idea about the linseed oil & now I know why my attempt at first try did not work out. I can’t thank you enough! Now I need to go find all those photos so I can use them as broad guides. I wonder what I might have done with them. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You are so welcome Linda. Experimenting with oil paints can produce the most wonderful effects. If you can't find the original photographs, use the links in the description to go to Pixabay. They have thousands of images to inspire you! Best wishes and happy painting - Paul 😃🥰😎
Thank you very much Bill. I like to mix it up a little. It save me from getting stale and in a bit of a rut. Definitly one that a youngster would enjoy paintint too! If you have them try this in acrylics. Use a retarder to slow the play time or use something like Golden 'Open acrylics' They apparently stay wet and workable for longer. I must get some to try. Best wishes - Paul 😃😎
Hi Paul! Wow, this was super fun to watch! I love the new ways to use fan brushes! And I bought a floral fan and love it! It’s a wonderful way to blend small areas. I appreciate your tip on lightening! I did try recently.. it was hard to use a liner for the streaks. I have a few of those little flat ones. I love using them!! I look forward to trying this! It looks one that can cheer up most anyone ☺️ I love the colors.. I wonder what bright purple to use that is opaque. The dioxazine purple is transparent. Which would you suggest? I love purple and orange!! Thanks for sharing this with us. It looks so much fun! Have an out of this world week! 🌌🤗❤️🖌️🎨🤩
Hi Stephanie - I have a floral fan somewhere in my giant art cupboard! Eeeek I havent seen it for a long time so maybe the painting elves can find it! Bob didn't use flat brushes but I think they are so versatile and I love to use them. See how they flip flop for a highlight - great for a lightening bolt. Just put in the soft back light like I did for the first nebula and drop in the highlight over the top. I have a dioxazine purple - mind blowing colour for a nebula. It goes on transparent but hold onto your hat when it see a touch of white. Now check out a colour wheel and see where purple is in relation to orange. If the wheel was a clock with orange at 12.00 noon, purples and blues would be at 8-9 oclock. Across from them is turquoise and greens. Now check out my painting. Can you see those colours there? A happy accident .... maybe. Go have fun and see you on the next video 😃🥰😎
Beautiful painting Paul! This is the first video I’m coming across of yours and it feels like I’m almost watching a calming nature documentary. I’ve been in a bit of an art rut myself recently so it’s been hard to create but I think I’ll try this next time. Thanks for what you do!
I really appreciate your lovely comment! It means a lot to know that my work can inspire you, especially during challenging times. Keep pushing through that rut!- Paul 😃😎
Excellent tutorial, thabk you for posting. I'm quite new to oil painting and I'm super pleased to have found this, will be trying it out over the weekend. I have a background in science (physics specifically) so this is right up my street. You gained a new subscriber
Hi Alex - welcome on board my little art channel - A Trip to the stars is the way to go. Now as a beginner, you're going to mix some mud ( over painting in oils ) It's almost a right of passage because if you don't you're not trying hard enough! ( just joking) So, paint slowly and make small changes as you go. Take your time and enjoy the process. happy painting - Paul 😃😎
Loved it! It's super easy and beautiful! I do have a question, though. I use mainly acrylics, so how should I blend the linseed oi in with acrylics and not cancel colors?
Hi Sonjah - linseed oil is used exclusively with oil paints. You cannot use it with acrylics which are water-based paints. For acrylic paints try using a brand like Golden Open acrylics which dry slowly. Or use a retarder to slow the drying time and to allow blending. Ultimately oils will always work the best but please try. Best wishes Paul 😃😃😍😍😎😎
Hi Laura - I hope you do because its a really nice technique and the end results are pretty amazing. I picked this image because it uad complimentary colour = orange and blue. Its always a great combo. But choose what ever colours you like Happy Painting - Paul 😃😍😎
Looks amazing! No kidding, I just ordered some stuff online so I can try it myself 😌 Thank you algorithm for showing me this video🙏🏻 I was always afraid of painting bc I‘m colourblind but I‘ll give it my best shot🔫 But I have to admit, I don’t really understand, how the colours become visible when beeing painted on a black background
Thats brilliant. Bare in mind that I've had a few goes at painting so take it easy and have some fun. Every painting is another foot step on the journey. Happy painting - Paul 😃😎
Lovely paintings, and a lot of talent involved. Although I have looked up at the night sky for many years and never saw a drop of colour LOL. The astronomy photos that look like this are from radio telescopes and they add false colour. Still good though.
Hello, yes I don't see more than a hint of colour probably caused by atmospheric pollution at best. I'm not a scientist so have no other explanation as to why the radio telescopes have produced these amazing images. But they are beautiful and I marvel at the scale of the universe we can see. There's a lot to paint for sure! Best wishes - paul 😃😎
Hi Sylvia - yes, dig out those oh so brigh colours and have a play. I use a colour wheel to pick complimentary colours like orange and blue for best effect. But its your world so just have some fun slinging paint! Big art hug - Paul 😃😍😎
@PaulRansonArt OK I shall give my colour wheel a spin paul lol but I do love the ones you have chosen ,my particular favourite colour is phalo green I think it's time to have a play ooooohhhh this is fun! 🐈🐈⬛🐶
@@sylvia2553 Oh yes, phalo green / phalo blue combo is just so pretty. Like a tropical fish - Hey the Fish Nebula! Now you have your own personal galaxy. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
@PaulRansonArt I'm going to have a practice with colours on baking paper (one of your top tips) and I just happen to have a 12x24 black canvas to be let loose on once I've made my decision so here I come infinity and beyond lol 😆 🐈🐈⬛🐶🚀🛰🛸🌌🌠🌟🪐🌞😂🤣😅👨🚀
Hi Nick - pleased you enjoyed this. I think you could try this with acrylics but you'll have to work faster and spray your paints as you go. The other part that makes this work better in oils is the use of transparent colours that stay wet and come to life when white is added. I know there are transparent acrylics which might work if you use retarders to slow the drying time. One brand is Golden Open Acrylics. Hope this helps - Paul 😃😃😎😎
Yes you can! Use water mixable linseed oil in place of the Bob Ross Liquid Clear. I used linseed oil on the next nebula painting here - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AfdyBqOKA-I.html - Happy Painting - Paul 😃
I can't believe I'm the first comment. Thank you so much for another great video!! I just subbed a little while ago so I haven't seen too much yet, but watching every day for the past few days... I was wondering, do you ever use the 2" brush?
Hi Benny - welcome to my llittle channel stuffed full of art! There's something like 170 tutorials to work your way through so enjoy. I have 2" brushes which I use for bigger canvases - 18" x 24". But these are a bit too big for ease of filming. So I usually stick to 16" x 20" canvases. These don't need a really big brush so a 1" is perfect. Bonus feature - they take a lot less cleaning too! Happy Painting - Paul 😃😎
Linseed oil is a common product I haven't ever looked for an alternative. I'd be very careful using cooking oils as they might not be refined like artist's quality oils. They might cause your painting to dry poorly or ever to spoil if the oil goes stale. Try and buy artist quality linseed oil for a better result. Best wishes - paul 😃😃😎😎
A blindfold? I can already imagine the chaos! Just remember, if I end up mixing up the ingredients, it’s *definitely* part of the fun! Happy Painting - Paul 😃
I’m on disability so I can’t afford real paints and shit so I’ve been working digitally in procreate. Can’t get it to look right. I’ll just need to keep trying.
Hey Ron - I've not got an iPad to try Procreate but I have seen some amazing art created on them. Just like the real thing, it takes time and as you mentioned - practice! Stay safe and keep on creating - paul😄😎
@@PaulRansonArt Appreciate the encouragement. I will. Doesn’t mean I can’t live vicariously through damn good artists like yourself. Can’t wait to see what else you come up with.
Hey Ron. I use the apple barrel paints and folk art craft paints at Walmart and I love them! I have to watch my money too and these are between 58cents -1.47 a bottle and they last a really long time if you’re not doing huge paintings with them. They’re in the craft aisle! Folk art is a little better but it costs a little more. Hopefully you can find some in your area. Maybe just buy one or two a month to get yourself a little paint collection started. The dollar tree has canvas’ for $1 but you can paint on just about any old board or anything really.
@ANTONY34420 • Merci de me l'avoir fait savoir. J'ai vérifié les paramètres et demandé des sous-titres en français. C'est un paramètre RU-vid que je ne peux pas contrôler, j'espère donc qu'il sera bientôt appliqué. Meilleurs voeux - Paul 😃😎
Brilliant! and I even spotted your deliberate mistake. When you speak about keeping the blending subtle ... it says on the screen "subtitle" instead of subtle. Whoops. Can't win them all. How about one with a couple of planets in next time. I'm struggling to produce lifelike craters.
Hi John - you spotted my little gag (well thats my excuse!) Darn predictive text ( my backup excuse! ) Yes, I'll keep that in mind for the next odd if this word painting 😃😎
I looked at some from Hubble space telescope and they were pretty amazing. But yes, they lend themselves to being CGI and AI generated images. Hope you can find one to paint - Paul 😃😎
Brian, even if almost everyone does it I do hope that you brush your teeth. Good oral hygiene statistically increases lifespan and quality of life. Maybe you’ll want to paint a night sky. 😁
