3 Ways to INSTANTLY make BETTER PAINTINGS !

[@larrymarshall9454]

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.

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked 😊🙏

[@shirleygraham9007]

Great

[@crypton_8l87]

Yes you said it. Simply astonishingly meaning for those looking for just this. Thankyou Florent 🙏🏼

[@aubreysun3377]

Thank you so much！

[@lindahutchings8353]

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.

[@dh7217]

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.

[@FlorentFargesarts]

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. 🙏

[@mojojojo1428]

Came from Nawras Sattar. Thank you for sharing these golden tips.

[@stanmanmedia]

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!!!

[@stephent2700]

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.

[@FlorentFargesarts]

So welcome Stephen 🙏😊 Thanks for watching

[@joangoldsmith3999]

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.

[@FlorentFargesarts]

So happy that you go through a change that feels more personal and unique to you 🎨💪

[@eirikwojtkonilsen]

"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!

[@vicdeirmendjian7736]

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

[@Eldiva78]

I work full time and can paint only on Saturdays. Thank you! Perfect video in the perfect moment. 🥰

[@willmostert857]

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.

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Thanks for watching, remember to leave a like and subscribe to support the channel and if you want to learn more, you'll find all my resource links in the description box. As always, joy and inspiration to you my friends 😊🎨🙏

[@Audion]

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.

[@deborahmiller1925]

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 ♥️

[@giancarlozavattinart9898]

As always , a new precious video and emotional gift for us: thanks Florent, to be this marvellous soul as you are!

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Thank you, glad you like my work 🤗🤗

[@sussu3213]

I'm so glad you make KZbin 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]

Wow, thank you! I'm honored 🤗🤗🤗

[@VerdePincel]

J'ai beaucoup apprécié le message de fin ! Merci infiniment

[@FlorentFargesarts]

De rien, le plaisir est pour moi ! 😊

[@Curtislow2]

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.

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Thank you so much 😀Will see about the museum, it was more filler content tbh 😅

[@happylifmindfully]

You are simply great. You rightly said... Become a painter not a picture maker. This is most important in the world of digital photography. 🙌🏻

[@micheleparker7641]

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. 🙏

[@tracyfaye7295]

Hi new oil Pinter here! Novice artists in all other mediums. Sending a HUGE thank you! I have learned so much from your videos. I have immediately applied the techniques and see a difference already. I have never taken art classes, I am a late blooming 48 year old RN that is finally listening to the 10 year old artist who still lives inside me! Self taught through KZbin.. thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@FlorentFargesarts]

So happy 😊🎨Enjoy painting 🎨✨

[@RukileinchenChan]

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".

[@FlorentFargesarts]

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 😊🎨👍

[@Zek-nc5tr]

Great video . Some great advice . Thanks for making / sharing .....

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Thanks for watching! Glad you like my work 😊👍

[@andreasmith2673]

The element of something done by hand carries with it a part of the person who created it.

[@punjabpainting2002]

Great video dear friend.👍.stay connected always

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Thanks, glad you liked !

[@kristinanordlander8932]

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. 🧡🇸🇪

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Wonderful! Glad you had this "illumination" (no pun intended 😅)

[@vicki-alanarasmussen8544]

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.

[@sweetie4915]

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!

[@schlippery1]

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!!

[@jhonpantoja2679]

this is the most 'wake up call i ever heard ,specially the las part ,you are right i should be painting like jhon non like someone else

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Exactly, be yourself !

[@FAKusch]

The commentary in the last third cut through my cynical, jaded layers, and "spoke' to me right where I want to live as a painter. Thank you.

[@wolfgangtoeglhofer1710]

Thank you Florent, you are such a great teacher. Always looking forward to a new video

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Thank you so much !😊🙏🎨

[@shadowstarr7]

I enjoyed your topic today about light.

[@sauletto1]

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.

[@stephaniebelenets2666]

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!

[@artes0707]

You are great Florent, thank you so much for your effort and way to pass knowledge

[@noanevo3101]

Your videos are so neat and inspirational, full of authenticity and hope. I always learn a LOT from you. Thank you so much.

[@FlorentFargesarts]

You are so welcome! Glad you like my work 😊🙏

[@kushal739]

as i started painting 1 year ago, i am going with the flow of my emotions, hand and mind, its like an ancient knowledge in me coming out and your words are lovely, thank you

[@kerryallen6476]

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.

[@bettychilldres9860]

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.😊🌿⚘🖼🎨

[@levie5609]

This is probably the first painting video full of sensation that I've ever watched. Thank you, it was beautiful.

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Wow, thank you! I'm glad you liked it !

[@brendadevlin5588]

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!

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Thanks, so glad you felt connected to my message 😊

[@saki_lao]

Thanks for creating this wonderful and inspiring video. The 3 tips are super helpful. Cheers

[@edmeeschoormans951]

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. 🙏🏼

[@berndmusura8336]

I paint for 2 years now, and this is exactly what i needed... Thank you

[@spiritscraft]

I really appreciated the philosophical talk at the end about self knowledge and style. Thank you.

[@e.m.tanner179]

Wow. I am so impressed with Mr. Farges's beautiful summation of what it means to be a painter... an artist. Mr. capsulizes his message with such care and sensitivity. Thank you for being a true inspiration to your viewers. I am a painter of pastels and oils with much to learn about both mediums. I will definitely be back for more!

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Thank you so much ✨😊🙏

[@ArtgateSweden]

Yes! Be true to your self. Own your brushstrokes and style and become the painter you are. 🙂

[@amysbees6686]

Another brilliantly thought-provoking video that goes far deeper than the more technical aspects to painting. You've discussed the "why," now you address the "how".

[@sayanghosh1237]

The last section of the video was amazing, your words are really inspiring. Thank you for making this video, i learnt a lot from it.

[@Ane_artdesigns]

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.🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mcmatrix58]

Beautifully expressed!

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Thank you kindly! 😊🙏

[@l2s3s4]

Thank you . . . Idon'tknow why I keep forgetting that light is number one . . . you spoke so elegantly about its power . . . . I hope I remember. 🙂

[@TheDarkArtist66]

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

[@salome_db]

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!

[@abhisheknaryan]

I do oil painting from my imagination not any photographs and models Now I am trying to improve my 3d imagination of subject in painting and giving them light from one side . Thank you . Love you

[@smailhamza7251]

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.

[@deborahmiller1925]

You have helped me so much! Thank you.♥️

[@bettychilldres9860]

THANK YOU Florent... For that insight!! I believe that I am ready now to step up my pace to explore new horizons in the world of art. I will definitely keep this thought of "self expression" in the fore front. 😊👍🖼🎨⚘

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Wonderful!

[@quinnjackson4630]

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🖤🌹

[@ayalaparag5764]

You are truly an inspiration. I especially like the ending about being true to yourself.

[@mcdomcdotv872]

Thanks for explaining..the 3rd one makes may eyes open..

[@soniabasheer3831]

Thank you so much for all your advice ❤️❤️❤️

[@FlorentFargesarts]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@craignovak8291]

Thank you so much.....the ending on this was awesome and a healthy reminder to me of my own artistic path. Florent that was such a blessing

[@red988]

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

[@aloelcristal5795]

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...

[@paulakhasho3763]

Amazing!You are my favorite Artist and the best teacher.You love what you do,thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@gc1572]

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

[@jm8186]

Wonderful video, especially the talk at the end; truly inspiring. Thank you for everything you do!!

[@Teawisher]

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...

[@curtis7562]

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

[@margaretspurling8162]

Thank you. I enjoy painting tho it is a new endeavor to me in upper 70's. I will never compete with anyone but myself. It makes me happy

[@rhondadrummond1965]

Wow! #3 inspired me more than any other video I've watched in 5 years!

[@noufalkhald673]

Your video is really honest and inspiring, thank you so much

[@modernenomad]

I’m really enjoying your series. Thank you for all of it.

[@funnyriverred2501]

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!!!

[@aaronstewart2514]

A wonderful presentation. Sometimes we can only hear what we are ready to hear. This is a gorgeous return to basics.

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Grandpaplaysbass]

This was a beautiful video. Thanks.

[@Katelinlin]

Thanks Florent, another excellent talk!!!

[@michelleeissler3761]

Thank you for all your information and the inspiration to be our own artistic self!

[@PaulRansonArt]

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!😃

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

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.

[@bbasdd7319]

You endure my passion to paint! Thank you so much for sharing so much content and knowledge with us , people who just want to express creativity through oil painting.

[@FlorentFargesarts]

You are so welcome! Wish the best for your paintings and, of course, inspiration !😊👍🎨

[@misadarelax1250]

Many thanks, you are doing the art itself in your videos, congratulations, you are the one who make a difference

[@ti-mani4648]

merci pour cette vidéo, je me sens revigoré et galvanisé pour mon prochain tableau !

[@dianeyoung1622]

Thank you , great teaching.

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ilovepainting58rosa84]

Let the painting be a painting….love your statement….the painter is not a camera or copy machine COMPOSE DON’T COPY

[@dirkschwartzel3360]

Very very good statement Florent !!

[@trisht5064]

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 🙈🤪

[@cosmospatel1993]

Best teacher ever.

[@markchandler7089]

Got my subscription with this one video. More to see now!

[@tylorhillman9186]

The information in this video is so fundamental and essential, so thank you! Your video editing and composition skills have greatly improved and even in this medium, your art is extremely pleasing to look at. Keep up the good work! One day when I have enough money, I plan to buy your course and learn from you :) Merci.

[@ImThatSassyChic]

This was thre most poetic art video I've watched! 🖤

[@sunyayar]

thank you so much. I am amateur and I learn alot from your videos

[@sk_abstract_art]

I agree with the other comments, this is next level and I loved your words on painting light. How does one paint light into abstract work? I've been chasing down a way to do this in my own work...your examples so far are the closest I've found. Thank you ❤️ 🙏

[@shamaeilabdelaty8713]

Each word has touched me in a way u could never imagine. Thank you 💘

[@ankitamainkar4435]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ a truly beautiful video which is actually mind changing and great teaching of concepts.

[@angelalescard80]

Your advice is invaluable - thank you for it.

[@akiralowi4482]

In the morning, it's the best video ever ! Thank youu

[@ElizabethBattle]

Georges Braque once said, "It is a mistake to imitate what one wants to create." I see some of that philosophy here, and it makes great sense. There is a certain relief when an artist realizes it's not about making a perfect copy of a photo (we have copy machines for that!). It's very freeing to realize that we create paintings, not copies.

[@klatudalikto9270]

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?

[@FlorentFargesarts]

If it's something you feel forced to, this won't be the medium that expresses the best of your creativity, go with what feels right ! Always.

[@klatudalikto9270]

@@FlorentFargesarts Thank you for the advice. Its very good of you and most pertinently...true!

[@askjdog]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you!