5 Simple Tricks for STUNNING Oil Paintings with my Bob Ross Tutorials

[@annikagerber6487]

Hey paul! I just wanted to throw in, that you leaving in your "accidents" and just going with it, is such a delight. I'd think most creators would after a bigger mix-up simply decide not to upload the video, or restart it from scratch. You leaving it in and fixing it, feels so much more helpful. I think there's plenty people who simply forgott to add the water beforehand, had a brush clog up, mess up some tress or flowers, and it's so nice to see it happen to professionals as well. But also seeing them fix the mistake instead of just being sad and moving on to the next canvas - like I probably would've done :D I love your paintings, I frequently try to paint with you. I'd lie if I say they look as good as yours, but it's really fun anyway. Thank you for your videos!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Annika - I'm pleased you appreciate my little accidents. I often watched great tutorials and wondered what happens when things go wrong. Now I get to show you what happens to me. Am I a professional? Well I suppose I am. But I'll always be a learner - Happy Painting - Paul 😃🥰😎

[@Cheryl1990]

Your happy little accidents ALWAYS astound me as the painting turns out to be more beautiful than imagined. Thank you for teaching us how to become better painters. 😊❤ p.s. love your humor😂

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you Cheryl. Figuring out how to over come the pickles can be quite fun, Plus it makes me think of ways I can improve the painting. I see them as positives! Well, thats what I keep telling myself 🤣 I'm glad you like my humour too. 😃🥰

[@SRTW67]

I agree Cheryl 😊

[@ericaf.8921]

So do I!

[@Millerfivestar]

Love it!!! Love the colors!!!

[@PaulRansonArt]

So glad you loved it! The colors really do bring the paintings to life, don't they?

[@chantalkaczmarek4276]

Vous êtes géniale, merci pour vos explications toujours très utiles

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you Chantal - I'm delighted to read your lovely comments. Happy Painting - Paul 🥰🥰😃😃

[@hopeinart-design]

🤗Hello! I’m a new subscriber, and I just wanted to take a moment to express how truly inspiring and incredible your art is. I’ve been a big fan of Bob Ross, and now I’m excited to say that I’m a fan of yours as well. As an aspiring artist, I’m so grateful to have discovered your channel through recommendations. Thank you for sharing such inspiring and beautiful work🌷!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hello Hope - welcome onboard my little channel. I look forward to taking many trips into our world of art together. Just visited your amazing channel and listened to your introduction. I know that your art will be so important to your happyness. Keep on making great videos too and sharing your passion. All best wishes - Paul 🤗🌷

[@hopeinart-design]

@@PaulRansonArt Thank you so much, Paul! Your warm welcome means the world to me. I’m truly excited to join you on this art journey and share our passion together. Your kind words about my art and videos are so encouraging, and I’ll definitely keep sharing what I love. Wishing you all the best as well, and I’m looking forward to many more creative adventures with you! 🤗🌷

[@FergusonArt]

Love the details. Greetings from Canada

[@PaulRansonArt]

Awesome! Thank you! Best wishes to Canada - Paul 😃

[@jeffburns778]

Thank you so much for your tutorials. They help all of us new artists on our painting journey. Your tips are clear and helpful to newbies like me.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Jeff - pleased to be able to pass on some of the things that helped me. Lots more to come so look forward to seeing you again soon - Paul 😃

[@RiekeltBarends1973]

A masterpiece Paul 🤩

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you! I'm really glad you think so. It means a lot to me!

[@jeffgervais3553]

Nice recovery on the river scene...👍 Mine have been so boring to the fact that it looks like a piece of glass and doesn't have the body like yours does ! I'm going to use your way on my next painting thanks Paul...😁

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Jeff. I mentined in the live chat, that I used to agonise over making my water look beleivable. Then during a teacher training class I saw my tutor just slaver paint on a canvas and it looked so good. I asked him how he did it? He said 'Paint it like you don't care' I've been letting the paint do its on thing ever since. 😃

[@jackcasement2892]

Damn Paul, you make it look so easy. And it isn't you know? This has to be one of your best yet. The tip about holding the brush upside down to do the grass was inspired. Jack

[@lauriecatlin4784]

I love how you explain how to load the brush , it’s a great help. How important is it to have these specific Bob Ross brushes ?

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Laurie - yes the loading is so important. As for using only BR brushes. We'll I like them but I think you can substitute 1" brushes if you need to. Just be aware that brushes sold for DIY have a hole in the middle which is a well to hold paint for say painting gloss on a door. Pull the bristles apart gently and look for a wedge in the middle of the brush. I avoid these ones. A good hog bristle fan brush is a must which ever brand you choose. Cheap ones never work well. Hope this helps - paul 😃

[@alicelim147]

Good evening from Ireland🇮🇪. Another great tutorial Paul with every step so clearly explained. What a super teacher you are👏👏

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Alice - great to hear from you. Thank you for the kind comments. I try and get as much in as possible with the videos. Nothing worse than getting stuck half way through. I just have to keep my big mits out the way! Paul 😃🤗

[@JoshD-uh1ok]

I love your tutorials and how much in-depth explanation you do. I also love how slow paced you are. I have had a lot of success with almost every tutorial of yours that I have done and have always learned something new. I use several of your tutorials to aid me in teaching my daughter to paint as well. Thank you, Paul.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Oh wow Josh. I love the fact that I'm a little cog in the works with you and your daughter. Thats so special! I have a ton more ideas so I hope you both keep watching - Best wishes you you both - give her a high five from me! 😃

[@catieheffner131]

Love your work Pooh!! So excited to try this

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Catie - yes please give this a go. I had fun as usual even when things went a little off script! 🥰

[@ericaf.8921]

Hi, Paul! Thank you so much for your video this week! I've been working on everything Christmas this week and just got to watch your video tonight. It was wonderful! I love your landscape composition, your colors... And all the helpful tips and tricks. I really like the way you show us how to fix problems and turn what feels like a disaster into a discovery. I also really appreciate the up close look at how to load the brushes to make the various bushes, trees, grasses and highlights. When I watched all the seasons of The Joy of Painting, I often wished Bob could show us up close looks at how he loaded his brushes and how he painted with them... He was so fast! I felt like I only caught about half of what he did. Now I feel like my wish is coming true. You do a wonderful job showing us everything we need to know in order to paint beautifully. Thanks for the reminder to be patient and kind to ourselves as we're learning. That might be the best tip yet! Thanks, again! I'm looking forward to tomorrow's video! And, as always, Best wishes from Utah!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Erica - I would almost try and crawl inside the TV trying to pickup the smallest hint of detail watching Bob. I watched some bits so often the VHS tapes would wear out - yep I'm that vintage of viewer 🤣 I learned and was taught bu Bob's best instructors who filled the gaps for me. Now I'm passing that along so love to Utah and see you soon - Paul 🥰😃😎

[@ericaf.8921]

I'm so curious who your instructors were! Are about of them painters on You Tube? I'm so happy you can pass along Bob's legacy and add your special touches and tips. It's the best of both worlds!

[@flooklh]

Good evening from South Africa.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Lindy - lovely to say 'hi' at the premier. Hope your having a lovely week and some painting time too - Paul 😃🥰

[@lindagibas4778]

Another beauty!!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you Linda. Its a paintig thats been on my list to do for a while - See you soon - paul 😃

[@SRTW67]

Hi Paul! Thank you for your tutorial, and it’s really fun to join in the live chat with others! This is beautiful. I especially like how you added water- the colors and movement are fantastic! I like the warm Christmas brown color in the mountains. I have a question, there are several ways to get a roll of paint. I see that the knife goes down through the thinned out paint, and sometimes up. Does it make a difference? I’m still learning and honestly I am glad some practices are like muscle memory now. And, I have to admit, some old habits (those pesky pickles) do come back at times, it’s so important that we be gentle with ourselves and keep practicing. I usually watch your tutorials more than a couple of times so I don’t miss anything. I’m hoping to paint a night snowy scene in the woods with a large full moon on the horizon. Would you consider this as an idea for a future tutorial? Thank you so much for your lessons! Have a great week! 😍✨🖌️🎨❤️

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Stephanie - This was a mountain sceme thats been on my 'to do' list for ages. The warm ginger brown tones especially appealing. Now Bob would always pull down the paint then cut across at a downward angle. Great when you have a ton of practice. I pull my paint down very flat - then slide up. This lets me see the roll of paint so I have a nice size and a good even roll. Plus you can see it on camera. Its the way I've taught my classes since ever I can remember. I like the idea of a nice moon light scene. I'll give it some though. p.s. I haven't forgotten your other email 😉- Paul

[@SRTW67]

Thank you for your help! BTW I bought a cheap sponge circular shape on a stick, and it worked for a nice large orangey moon! It was practice. I hope have a fantastic evening!

[@bryaamy9045]

What kind of paper do you tape to your palette? Do you think that putting paints directly on the clear acrylic palette makes a difference in how your brushes load? I'm asking because I have such issues making those lovely lacey edged bushes. Mine become like mushy blobs. Your tutorials are far superior from so many I've seen here on KZbin. Thank you for all your help!!

[@aflack1000]

Hello from beautiful North Idaho, USA Excellent! Bob Ross (RIP) would be jealous. I really like the detailed brush work explanations along with details on paint mixing. I'm still working on the cozy cottage (from two months ago), so I could try out underpainting. Unfortunately, I've had some problems and have had to rip apart my studio several times due to bad decisions on my part. I decided I needed to be standing when I painted so I put my easel on a riser. Bad decision #1 since I have a wonky neck which radiates pain to my right shoulder. Trying to paint details when your right arm is spasming is a no go. Ooooops. Bad decision #2 - not doing enough underpainting since I didn't have a proper sponge. Sigh! However, I think it's fixable. Questions: How come you don't have an accent? And -------- how come you never get paint on yourself? My hands would be covered in paint by the end of this painting. 😀

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hello snowy Idaho. A lovely area to paint snow scenes. Especially fron the armchair by a nice log fire! Now, my accent is a strange mixture of Londoner and the Southwest of England. So its not too strong and many Americans think I'm Australian - strewth! We had a very disciplined tutors from the Bob Ross company. They drilled us on table etiquette and clean hands and brush handles were top of the list! It obviously worked 😃

[@HellRainGod]

👍

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you HRG Have a great week - Paul 😃

[@nikkisterling8209]

Why are you painting on paper?

[@PaulRansonArt]

The two reasons Firstly cost. I make the paper 'canvases' with decorators heavy weight lining paper. Primed and sealed with two coats of gesso they cost pennies to make and are prefect for demo's or practice work. If I paint a really lovely scene I can repaint it on canvas using the paper one as a reference. Secondly, storage. Once dry I can store them in a portfolio. I get about 50 16" x 20" paintings in a cheap one. ** Bonus feature ** If I paint something and don't like it they make amazing fire lighters. The oil and paper burn super well! - Ta dah - Hope that helps - Paul🤗

[@nikkisterling8209]

@PaulRansonArt Yes it helps thank you Paul.

[@geezermann7865]

I liked the mountain the way you had it, but... "Don't overwork you're mountain". The correct word there is "your", not "you're", just letting you know for next time. Thanks Paul. The second version was better.

[@PaulRansonArt]

oh drat ! Now you know why I paint and don't write. Glad you likes my escape from the pickle of a mountain. Its important to not get too precious with our work. Just scrape and repaint. - Paul 😃

[@pinomarino4621]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂But stop it

[@PaulRansonArt]

Sorry Pino, there's no going back now 🤣 Happy painting