An Introduction to Oil Painting

A full-length demonstration of how to paint in oil. This demonstration features a real-time painting of Pakefield Church in Suffolk.
For information on watercolour courses and free studio notes, visit the website www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@am3986]

Thank you Andrew. It's been +25 years since I do no grab a brush. You've inspired me so much to get rid of my fear of not being good enough - I will paint again and your soothing and calm presence will be guiding me along! Thank you - Also, your video editing and production is top notch. Thank you for the hard work and sharing your talent with the world! Just discovered you one day ago - can't stop watching! Three videos already! I'm thrilled!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for getting in touch. I hope you enjoy your painting. There are more videos and workshops, mainly on watercolour, at www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

I’m a watercolor painter a very long time, but recently have started trying oil painting. I am so pleased to see this video. I don’t think I’ll ever lose my love for watercolors after fifty years. ☺️ But we need to try new things. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Tallahassee, Florida

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for taking the trouble to get in touch. You may find painting in oils helps your watercolours. Best wishes.

[@melbendigo]

I bought your book Seasons and Reflections to have all your wonderful paintings to look at, only to find that your words spoke to my exact situation like no other painting instructor ever has. I've learned so much from your book, Thank you! And when you said in this video, after the block-in, to step back and say, "Now I'm going to finish the painting", it really hit the nail on the head. This is something I've never done before, and it clicked immediately. I haven't picked up a paint brush in literally 6 months, and now I feel inspired and ready, with this new approach, to finally see my paintings all the way through as you've shown me. Thank you so much, Andrew! Bless you! :)

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Very many thanks for your kind words and encouragement, they are much appreciated. Happy painting. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@reemsmith3556]

Beautiful oil landscape painting and very helpful oil painting techniques, thanks, Andrew.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@davidcraigferguson7356]

Dear Andrew...just discovered these. Enjoying your approach, particularly to the oil painting.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you very much for taking the trouble to comment.

[@dominiccrabtree]

Lovely painting, it really came to life when you painted the sky.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you very much!

[@MrMjp58]

Another really good demo. Thanks a lot. A very clear exposition of how oil differs from W/C.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. Your feedback is much appreciated.

[@hughmorley365]

Great stuff Andrew, I've only just found you on here and am so pleased I did!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for taking the trouble to comment. Very much appreciated.

[@lclaus9997]

What an inspiration. Just delightful! Thank you for sharing and inspiring a mom of two little boys to take time and try my hand at something new!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. There are more videos and workshops (about watercolour) at www.andrewpitt.co.uk Happy painting.

[@lclaus9997]

@@AndrewPittArtist I am delighted to say I have watched all of your videos. And rewatched them. And painted along with the watercolor videos. I never considered myself to be an artistic type. It's been a wonderful experience! Thank you so much!

[@davidkoloc1313]

Very nice painting. I especially like the addition of the lightest sand color near the end to pull one's gaze inward, as it truly does this in a very subtle way. Your take on adding a sense of the untidy to give the scene life is also a good bit of advice.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks.www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@HARDYSPAINTINGADVENTURES]

Oh happy days oil painting from you too wonderful I'm loving oil with knives but would like to progress so now I follow you here ❤

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you.

[@mitchmenzmer3185]

Thank you Andrew!

[@conceptualtruth]

Thank you for this! I'm finding your instruction and tips very helpful.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. There are videos on watercolour at www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@micky74140]

Très pédagogique, un vrai cours. Merci Monsieur.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Merci. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@johnevans9088]

Excellent Demo Andrew.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you.

[@HopefulJen]

Please consider another oil painting. You are an inspiration

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. I’ll see what I can do, although I’m mainly a watercolour painter. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@terrianderson7088]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Very helpful.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@Telthecelt]

Thanks again. I have only tried acrylic and watercolour. But this looks interesting too.Subscribing now to see more of your relaxed, practical videos as they appear.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks.

[@suz8785]

Wonderful lessons. Thank you for sharing.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

My pleasure.

[@133006]

Thanks a lot Sir such a nice demonstration and sharing your knowledge.. this is invaluable.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you very much for your kind comment. It is much appreciated.

[@steveknight6329]

Brilliant Painting Andrew.. thank you very much for sharing.. I'm going to paint this in Watercolour as never dabbled in oils but maybe I should try at some point in the future !

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. Good luck with the watercolour. I have painted this view in watercolour. If you look through the images on my Instagram account I’m sure there is my version.

[@steveknight6329]

@@AndrewPittArtist Thank you very much.. !

[@Rachel-art-and-design]

So lovely. that was so helpful. Thanks so much.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for taking the trouble to comment.Much appreciated.

[@zoehall136]

The easel , love it

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@rikardogibola1312]

Listen carefully, pay attention - lot's of useful hints and tips. Always useful.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@AjaJunky]

I just started painting watercolors and have looked at a lot of on-line videos. Yours are in another league. You're a painter, they're watercolorists. Then I stumbled on this oil painting tutorial. It made my understanding of watercolor so much clearer and how to paint instead of just copy a picture. With oils, do you clean your brushes between colors, wipe it, use a different brush or just add new paint to the existing brush? Thanks for making these videos. It's a great way for those of us who don't live in Suffolk, or the UK, to learn from you.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for your kind comments. The answer to your question about cleaning oil brushes is, ‘’it depends’’. I usually wipe my brush if the next colour I’m about to use is a similar tone and colour. I also try to use a fresh brush where possible. Probably the most important habit to cultivate is the discipline of cleaning up regularly, both brushes and the palette. Thanks for your interest.

[@brettbradford3504]

Greetings from chaotic America. Thanks for the video. Great information and very helpful for those feeling the urge to try their luck with oil paint. I correspond with Alan Oliver who lives in Stamford. He is a great artist and has been a perfect gentleman and a pleasure to correspond with. You should check out his site if you are not familiar with him. One thing I'm sure a lot of viewers would like to see is you mixing your colors. That would be a great addition to an already great video. Anyway thank you for your time and for sharing your knowledge. Oil paint is difficult for inexperienced painters to get control of. Your instruction gives a great formulae on how to approach an oil painting. I'll check out some of your other videos. Many thanks and have a great day...Brett B....

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for your kind words. I have to say I am mainly a watercolour painter as you’ll see if you visit www.andrewpitt.co.uk to see more videos and workshops.

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

This turned out beautiful 🎨👍

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks.

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

@@AndrewPittArtist 🎨👍

[@HopefulJen]

Wonderful!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks very much. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@ShinyColors]

wonderful share ! loved it :)

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@trevorwoodward4970]

Very helpful! Thanks

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@zuheyr1]

Thank you so much! Would you consider portrait in oils perhaps?

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. I am mainly a landscape painter. Please look at my Instagram account on www.andrewpitt.co.uk where there are a few portraits.

[@denissuljic9341]

Keep on the good work. 👌✌️really liking this video

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. There are more videos at www.andrewpitt.co.uk about watercolour.

[@denissuljic9341]

Apericiate it. ✌️

[@dandansapainting]

WONDERFUL YOUR WORK

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks.

[@dandansapainting]

​@@AndrewPittArtist You're welcome

[@muhammadbatah]

Thank you for sharing your experience please : you took your design from the skech what the source of coloures you used in the painting? thank you

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. I have painted this subject en plein air so I simply used my memory and imagination. I like the colours to look both attractive and credible. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@rikardogibola1312]

Hi Andrew, I've been following you for quite a while, watching all your demo's and thoroughly enjoyed them too. Your style, and knowledge has influenced me no end with my watercolour painting and I'm pleased to say, it's rubbed off on me. After giving in to my 'adventurous side', I have purchased everything I need to now make a start on Oil Painting. I have never, ever touched oil paints before and do not have much of a clue. There is a lot of info on KZbin, but I find it is not all that helpful to me. I have just watched this video yet again and find your demo and commentary wonderful. Thank you so much. Have you any plans for further oil painting demo's?

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for your kind remarks and encouragement Richard. I hope to do another oil painting demonstration video again, although I have to say I’m mainly a watercolour painter. Good luck with your painting. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@rikardogibola1312]

@@AndrewPittArtist Another oil demo would be wonderful. Thanks Andrew.

[@rikardogibola1312]

Hi Andrew, me again. I've been looking at your choice of oil paints. It looks like they're artist quality, Winsor & Newton. I'm curious, a small tube of Cadmium colour is currently £17.10 and a small tube of cobalt violet is £25.20. Would you pay these sort of prices or have you an alternative?

[@AndrewPittArtist]

@@rikardogibola1312 I’m afraid artist quality oil paint (and watercolour paint) is expensive. I always think it is best to buy the best paint you can afford.

[@ericwhittam7172]

Hi Andrew, what board are you painting on please ? lovely painting thank you for sharing.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

My board was simply ordinary hardboard primed with white emulsion and pinch of pumice powder to provide a little tooth to the surface.

[@ericwhittam7172]

@@AndrewPittArtist Thank you.

[@monahabib8068]

Great. More progress. I love drawing, but it is not a beginner. Can you encourage me? I am a lover from Egypt

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you for your feedback. Just enjoy your painting.

[@zuheyr1]

Who is your favorite painter? Monet? Isnt it so difficult not to be influenced by the greats? Real trouble is to bring out the style that sets you apart then the others, isn't it? Seems to me oils are more meditative medium in which you put more to make "art" compared to more ephemeral watercolor which is inherently sweet and loveable synthesis of what is there. What i mean is that there is a difference between mediums, not only oil or water but the whole philosophy of why to paint...?

[@AndrewPittArtist]

I have favourite paintings rather than favourite artists. All artists build on the work of others. It would be silly not to benefit from what others have learnt. I think whether we like watercolour or oil is to do with temperament and personality, although watercolour does tend to dictate the pace you must work. My work is to celebrate what I paint and the activity of painting.

[@rikardogibola1312]

I've come back for another look - lovely but scarey

[@AndrewPittArtist]

No one should be scared of paint!

[@rikardogibola1312]

@@AndrewPittArtist haha, scared of making a mistake. I don't like failure.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

@@rikardogibola1312 A ‘’failure’’ is when you haven’t enjoyed yourself.

[@stevenwaddington6451]

not a fan of oils andrew .they are nice when dry tho i use acrylics this is good by the way like watching your vids .

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks. I too prefer watercolours. I only paint oils occasionally. Acrylics are neither one thing or the other as far as I’m concerned. Incidentally, the tag on the end of my Chinese brushes is simply to hang them up to dry in the traditional Chinese way. www.andrewpitt.co.uk