Thats a great guess - it was actually just over an hour. Which goes to prove that we sometimes stress about the wrong things. The painting came out great despite not spending many hours labouring over it. Have a great day and happy painting 😃😎

Brilliant Dan. There's a lot to it but follow along and its a great painting - Paul 😃😎

Great tip! I used to pull up early when a painting started to go wrong. Later I too descoved the value in continuing if only to work out what went wrong and the way to fix it. Now when a painting gets in a pickle I can spot the pending mistake ahead of time and start formulating the repair as I go. It makes painting a whole lot more fun. Happy Painting - Paul 😃😎

For many years I did face to face classes. Now I teach online through KZbin. However if your looking for help with something specific please let me know. I might already have a video to help or I might just make one! Happy Painting and learning - Paul😃😎

You are very welcome. Gaining some confidence is key. As is some early success! If you can paint something really nice to be proud of then its like a little battery to power your next painting. Now remember - not everything you paint will be a hit. Goodness knows I've painted many that were just good firelighters. But, there were some that made my heart sing. These are the ones you look at when your happy accidents happen! Best wishes Paul 😃😍😎

@@PaulRansonArt Thank you again so very much for that information, so very encouraging! 👍

Indeed - many mountains are what I call 'right handed' mountains. The classic shadow on the left and highlights to the right. Very off putting for the left handed painters. Thats why I paint a mixture of both left and right handed mountains. I have also taught left handed before just to show that its not a handicap but a blessing! Embrace your left handedness - you'll paint amazing scenes - Best wishes - Paul 😃😎

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed painting this classic english country side scene. But its so adaptable. Paint what you love using this technique - Best wishes - Paul 😃😍😎

@PaulRansonArt I remember doing something like this with Bob 30+ years ago.. I really enjoying watching yours

@@nessjilbert4283 Thanks Ness. I watched Bob all those years ago too. Little did I know that some years later I would become a Certified Ross Instructor and teach full time. Strange how our lives can turn out. 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 😃😎

Thank you. I taught this sooo many times at craft shows. The folks that did them left with their heads held high. Great for the beginner or just to have a play. Best wishes - Paul 😃😎

Glad you like them! I have lots more paintings and videos to come so hope to see you again soon - Paul😃😎

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Many thanks Philip for your kind comment. Lots more to come so stay tuned - Paul 😃😎

Glad you liked it!! Yes definitly a fun tutorial ... Hope you have a go painting it - Paul 😃😎

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 😃🥰😎

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 😃😎

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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 😃😎

Hi Julie - yes please do. They're nice and quick to paint. Plus you get to use up some paint that might go to waste - Happy Painting - Paul 🥰😃😎

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 Gwenyth - I tried to answer all the most common questions in a video. I wanted somewhere to direct folks when they get stuck. Drop into this video now and then as I think there will be more questions added in future - Best wishes Paul 😃😍

Thank you - Paul 😃😎

Thank you! 😊 Its a great starter painting with a chance to play with paint and colour. 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 😆 🐈🐈‍⬛🐶🚀🛰🛸🌌🌠🌟🪐🌞😂🤣😅👨‍🚀

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 😃😍😎

Yes, its a winner what ever design you choose. Just have fun and don't over blend! Happy painting - Paul 😃😎

Hey there - thanks for watching. Yes have a go. Its addictive so do a couple of canvases in black! Paul 😃😎

Darn ... I missed it! Thanks you for the kind comments on the painting. Hope you get to try your own night sky painting.😃😃😎😎

Hi Julie - thank you. Its one of my older videos that could probably do with an update. But so pleased you found it useful - Paul 😃

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 🥰🥰😃😃

@@PaulRansonArt You are so good at making my laugh! We send hugs right back to you 🤗

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 😃😎

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 😃😎

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 😃😍😎

@PaulRansonArt I'm going to paint both today. Wish me luck. Hope they turn out as Beautiful as yours did.😍

@@laurarode8366 Well how did it go? I left it for a day to let you have a play. - Paul 🥰🥰🤗🤗

@@PaulRansonArt They turned out pretty good.😍

@@laurarode8366 if you have a Instagram account you can post your pictures there for me. I'd love to see them!

Hi Jack - yes its a realy eye popper and a great way to use up paint left on the palette. Happy painting - Paul 😃😎

Thanks Eric - yes in keeping with your own theme its really magic! Hope you get to try this - Paul 😃😎

Thank you! Cheers Andy. A fun one to try. Best wishes - Paul 😃😎

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 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 😃😎

Thank you - its a real eye popper - the sunrises and sunsets in Africa can be so intense - Happy Painting - paul 😃😎

Brilliant Brian. We used to paint live demonstrations for audiences. They were always mezmerised by the puddles! I even had a few come up to me at the end and look behind the canvas incase I'd opened a trap door! All good fun 😃😎

Hi Tom - welcome to the world of oil painting. The short answer is no. Despite its name thinners causes your paint to dry super fast. So for a wet on wet oil painting like this you want your liquid white to stay wet for as long as possible. If you can't get this product then you can make something similar using a few drops of linseed oil and titanium white. Just add a few drops at a time or else it will just turn into a wet oily puddle. My best advise would be to get the right thing. It lasts ages and you'll likely spend as much trying to make it. Enjoy the journey and have fun - Paul 😃😃😎😎

@@PaulRansonArt Thanks Paul!