2.5 hour Alla Prima painting - David Jon Kassan

[@larrybarnes1305]

the 13 minutes spent on this video has been more instructive then the last four hours of instructional video posted on you tube that i have watched. thank you.

[@davidjonkassan]

Thanks for checking out the video, I start out with an oil pastel stick, that I taped to a brush so that I would have more distance on it, so i could use it like a brush, i don't fix it, i do rub it into the surface to blur out the original block in drawing.

[@TshiamoKadiege]

watching this video not only taught me a lot on painting, but also helped ease my mind and rekindled my passion for art as an escape medium, as it's own world, as it's own life----thank you David Kassan

[@g.l.5487]

They are both such beautiful compositions.......the painting and the music. Love them both.

[@nean12350]

I have watched this a couple of times and I am always transfixed. Your work is so strong and it is tied so clearly to your strong sense of drawing and conception of form. What I really admire is the way your paint "clings" to the original drawing and to watch you build off of the grisaille is truly remarkable. Good luck with your Holocaust survivor project. The work is stunning. Take care.

[@MegaAnabanana]

Wow! Mr. Kassan, your mad art skills make it look easy and effortless! Loved it!

[@fineartist7710]

I enjoy seeing how each master artist has their own unique manner of approaching the science and art of painting. Excellente!

[@lonemapper]

Have always like your work but recently saw one of your portraits in it's frame and hanging and I was BLOWN away. You are MAGNIFICENT! God Bless.

[@neilmyersart]

Very cool, thanks for posting David! I especially loved the ending with the little man on the subway!

[@vickicarol1733]

Loved this, I felt as though you were sculpting the canvas. It slowly raised to the surface. I am on my way to your site now!!!!. Beautiful work. I am familiar with your style but to see you work inspired me to get back to my canvas for my own enjoyment. thank you. vicki

[@virgilmihai1434]

Wonderful, very very good technique, perfect distances/depth, insisted very well on the things which come closer to the eye, really impressed, big BRAVO! Virgil Mihai

[@alicefazilian4367]

Thankyou so much ireslly love to watch you’re painting ! You’re unique ! God bless you !

[@nebulonicon]

Wonderful. Sensitive and real, great technique and focus. And I really appreciate seeing your palette evolve simultaneously with the image development. Bravo.

[@Runconna]

You should really feel honored if anything, David's a great artist and this is a beautiful video.

[@lynnmorgan3283]

Good Demo, great playing Roger.

[@SpartanCry]

FINALLY ANOTHER VIDEO, bloody amazing as always. keep it up david you never fail to impress

[@roathripper]

David, I love your portraits and the way u pulled this one together was genius! I hope u satisfy all your artistic goals and become disgustingly wealthy. Big fan here from the UK. All the best!

[@blasterelforg7276]

Wonderful detail and clarity. School of David Bailly but with a twist of impressionism in the tradition of Vermeer.

[@joannenilsson4499]

Now I like that mirror idea. Absolutely Brilliant.

[@duzypotz]

Miracles DO happen! Such talent!

[@khalilamardjia7273]

fantastic painting !! great melody !!

[@mig2barre]

Hi David, I am starting my first class next saturday and I hope that can achieve the greatness that your art shows some day. Keep on the good work!

[@SinisterFelix]

This is just great, David, thank you so much for posting this. At first I was surprised how upset Ms Sword was about you showing her filmed likeness in the beginning. But then, it is something different to paint of photograph someone, so I suppose separate consent releases make sense. I never would have expected this reaction, though. So this does not only show a astounding approach to ala prima painting, but it is also an example how important it is to communicate with the model. Thanks!

[@gmogartoff]

Wow I'm so amazed! Everyone has to see your talent!

[@abeldelarosa5760]

I enjoyed it. it was nice to see how you work on different sections at the same time.

[@annasnelgrove5022]

Fabulous! Thanks for letting us watch and learn!

[@AndrewSMITH-zi2ms]

Hi, Thanx for sharing, a superb clip, I notice that you don't move your head much! Where is Betty when you are painting her?

[@MultiIncredulo]

BRAVO David, and old school artist!, somthing very valuable to me

[@makrameltawel1040]

فنان جميل كله احساس باللون و النسب ومتمكن من ضربة الفرشه على اللوحه والسيطره باسلوبه الجميل على المساحه وهارمونى الالوان مع بعضها لتعطى فى النهايه اجمل جهد فنان شاطر كله احساس ليمتع الاخرين بفنه الجميل

[@davidjonkassan]

Thanks SinisterFelix, I hear you about the communication with the model, its been over a week since i have reached out to Betty and I have not heard back. The video was not shot secretly, i had the cam going the entire time, and even had to get that close up that is repeated in the video. I just assumed that everything was kosher, and the model release that i guess was signed should cover this, especially since i paid a portion of the model's fees that day.

[@dave05222]

Seen a lot of tutorials on here, by so called "artists" who know seem to know nothing about colour/value/composition/technique etc......But this is a great job!...transparency in the shadow area's...great skin tone's....Nice one....

[@mrs.s8855]

Wow! Do you recommend oil or acyrlic paints? Also what light bulb do you recommend for good lighting?

[@MrGnjurac]

Bravo Maestro !

[@brattyben01]

I love this, but, what are you using at the start of the video? Pencil? Paint? I can't really tell. Help please?

[@polifemo1970]

I think he's painting over a standard white canvas which he previously prepared with an underpainting (oil painting with a mixture of medium and turpentine) in grey. This helps to understand colours better than over a white background. Notice how the pallette is more or less in the same colour. I'd recommend you this video also in KZbin on the matter: "how to mix colors with oil paint", I think it's pretty helpful.

[@Vanta_Zen]

@ David Kassan: Awesome work! thanks for showing. Question: What colors do you use to tone your canvas? Also, what mixture are you using to outline the figure? Thanks, Pablo.

[@aikikou]

Hey, so awesome painting ! I wonder, what kinda colors are there ?

[@eefvan5205]

I love it. Great performance. You are like Rembrandt the dutch master. Thanks

[@mortonharris4015]

Eef Van McGinnis illustrator

[@danad7770]

Amazing demo, David! Really love this. You're a Master~!

[@mattt3819]

Nothing short of amazing. Would love to know the palette selection, looks mostly made of earth tones. Also is that oil in the black cap?

[@fergusryan3395]

+Matt TPC Matt, I made this graphic to show how David lays out his colours in the portrait on his DVD. It's on my FB art page here: facebook.com/fergusryan.art/photos/pb.195075177173035.-2207520000.1454287452./795922303754983/?type=3&theater

[@55longboard55]

so much talent ! what kind of canvas are you using?

[@SiickTattoos310]

what are you using to hold up your pallet?

[@faviourties]

absolutely amazing !!! great work

[@poorboyink]

hello David, can you tell me please, what's that pencil you use to sketch with at the beginning? thanks

[@LorenzoCommedy]

thanks for sharing, you are very talented. great interpretation of the subject.

[@tonyhotdogbacon]

So cool watching you creating! Was this a study? love the dre beats....they must sound awsome! The palette set up was brand new to me. Did u custom make it? Came out very nice!!!!

[@rustor84]

I like your color pallete. where can I buy that too?

[@40markava]

Is that liquin gel you started using halfway through? love your work from Queens NY

[@tonyhotdogbacon]

David....if possible, can you tell us a bit about your recording set up?

[@andrestorres0715]

es oleo? eres un maestro!! gracias por compartir

[@UncleRabbit1]

Outstanding! What medium did you use with your oil paints?

[@yehllanzana8985]

Hi david do u use painting medium? what kind of medium? ur using? thnks.

[@collaconiglio]

could you tell me what materials do you use? above all the medium and canvas preparation before starting- it would be very helpful - thanks

[@BryanCastleman]

Was the underdrawing made from a pastel pencil ? I'm looking forward to your painting DVD. Hopefully, I can put in an order soon.

[@Jaycubb22]

Lovely work! Do you always start with a grey-toned canvas?

[@pac9494]

Wonderful, inspiring video David. Thank you. (and thank you to Betty Sword, for being a great model!).

[@underpantssquirrel]

What are you using around the 1:20 mark to soften and blend the underdrawing?

[@smartyarty7576]

yeah really a good would u please tell what shade u have used..

[@elaineneumann7155]

Very good demo. I'm also interested in knowing what your easel and palette setup is?

[@davidjonkassan]

Elaine the Palette is the new parallelPALETTE you can see some info it at parallelpalette.com our kickstarter page for it.

[@joethepope3]

First time I've seen this paralellaPallete, simple idea but great.

[@and123748]

What kind of canvas is that what did you do the outline of his face with and why does it look wet

[@eelainelu]

wow. wowowow 2.5h is incredible

[@elenashatravina471]

wonderful musik.you is a master of painting

[@Yahsbsuq]

hello :) just wondering what it is that you are painting on? I've never painted on anything other than white canvas before

[@sduncanfoto]

beautiful technique bravo

[@jshpaint]

Nice work, as always!

[@LawrenceHe]

What did you block this first with? Charcoal? I didn't know could paint oil over charcoal

[@jimmyross4352]

Looks to me like he starts out with John Howard Sanden's method, then his own particular genius takes over.....Love the palette !

[@Cuban47]

Amazing David. Love it

[@lizhendricks8715]

Bless you for sharing David!

[@maanasking]

on what are you painting ? .. what board it is ?

[@Burritoast]

that handset thing is brilliant. i need!

[@jetsonjoe]

Have you tried the new iPad Pro?

[@hunterelite247]

What sorts of music do you listen to when you paint?

[@TomasWille]

Nice, the face created by emotions of the music. beautiful

[@vincenzo4371]

bella l'idea di mettersi la tavolozza di fronte.Bravo

[@sergiolobato1798]

Great work.....great demo....

[@davidjonkassan]

wow! thanks so much for the kind words!! My son is getting older quick! so I better get some more clips of him!

[@TheKylethaw]

what colors do you use for your flesh tones?

[@GabrielDiasDrawings]

Wow, this is pretty amazing, I always follow your wonderful works! ' :-D But you use paper or canvas to make your works?

[@prestonowens4594]

Excuse me but what is alla prima? Is a a type of paint or is it a certain technique/approach to painting? Or is it something else entirely?

[@Azazell000]

when the work was written in one go)

[@jaynereve2501]

Wet-on-wet, or alla prima (Italian, meaning at first attempt), is a painting technique, used mostly in oil painting, in which layers of wet paint are applied to previous layers of wet paint. (google)

[@marielacastello2054]

que buen trabajo,me encantó¡¡¡

[@erlingandersen8008]

thanks for sharing-- to you and your model

[@baconftw11]

Can I ask what you are using to draw the initial under-drawing?

[@mrirurfkjsdo]

charcoal

[@jayveemariano5797]

whats the title of the acoustic?

[@davidjonkassan]

thanks, the Beats are pretty good. Max cranks his music in the place cause he is going deaf. lol so I needed them. The palette is something that I have been developing. this is just the travel prototype. check out parallelpalette dot con for more info. cheers, david

[@warpussnoluv]

Where is the glass palette fastened to?

[@mateovp7628]

which support did he use?

[@yaelmaimonartist]

Outstanding!! Wow!

[@pranavkumar8190]

what brush did u use???

[@banevujkov4029]

This is really amazing!

[@JulianMakes]

This is possibly the best video on youtube! i love it. would you ever consider showing how you do some individual strokes? what i mean is, as i'm self taught, i often dont know simple things like how often artists like you clean there brushes between colours etc or maybe not often at all - real basic stuff. Anyway i'll look through your vids now! +1 sub thanks loads.

[@lotny87]

watching this made me happy

[@edgardo1166]

amazing. how do you learn to paint like this?

[@JiveDadson]

You could watch a video of someone doing it.

[@MaceHead117]

Years of practice, no one has "Talent" at art they simply have done more work to understand the fundamentals such as colour form light anatomy etc art is a very hard to become good at as it takes years of dedicated study to learn

[@MaceHead117]

Or spent years practicing there craft "talent" in art is achieved through years of practice and some may view someone else as talented just has spent more hours practicing

[@MaceHead117]

sorry did not mean an aggressive response, it just in my experience that I see those who excel put insane hours into there craft but not everybody notices that and just witnesses the fruits of their labour and may think they are talented because they are young or better than them etc, then there is also how well you study art as in taking notes and really analyzing your studies :)

[@edgardo1166]

All those who answered me the typical "he did it thru hard work" have no idea how he paints like this either

[@GDoodler]

When life gets tough - paint! Picasso said "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."

[@RihardLobenwein]

Fantastic!

[@kritiibhattarai6764]

Amazing job!! Hope I can be like you someday :)

[@anastasiialvr]

you inspire me

[@cathymcshannon]

magnificent! thank you David!

[@thegamerousgod8388]

That was magic.

[@douaaelbeik5582]

Waw looking so real