Are you using your brushes WRONG? Art Brush Secrets

[@joshaw3753]

WOW Kevin! I learn't more in your 17 minutes than in a whole lifetime watching painting tutorials. I've got my first grass and tree featuring painting on the easel at the moment and I was totally lost how to approach the grass. You're tutorial was just what I needed. Thank you muchly!

[@keithrawlings7633]

Finally! Someone is painting regular trees. It's always fir trees. Great video, Kevin! Learned a lot.

[@peggysterling57]

Thank you Kevin, you can make clouds or trees look messy and then turn them into beauty. Paint brushes are key learning how to tap or using the edge of brushes 💗

[@iamvevee]

It’s been over 20 yrs since I’ve painted. My medium is acrylic. I really appreciate these reminders and new tips. I love listening and watching and you inspire me. Thank you.

[@lawrencetrujillo65]

Kevin, speaking as a beginner this is the best video on the web that eliminates confusion. Thank you!

[@lyndakennedy1224]

Kevin I have retired and started to paint , joined a weekly group and love i however my art work seems childish and o see how it has changed is sad. Our art tutor is amazing and full support is given when he notices I need some support. I am am not giving up as I enjoy the good group I have joined so i am hopi g to improve. Anyway Kevin just to say I have taken a big interest in your art and how to use the tools and you painting are just second nature to you. Thank you so very much.

[@KimberleyB]

@@lyndakennedy1224 How goes the painting, Lynda?

[@pjcmueblesspa]

The New York times is

[@Rick-tb4so]

I have never painted and being retired I am fascinated with paintings. I have looked at videos and yours stands out to me.

[@bryant5233]

Just made my first painting yesterday, it just makes me smile when you can create something so beautiful with your hands

[@raerae6422]

That Guy Bry Yay, congrats! Go go go!

[@NathalieMORAINVILLE]

Quand je regarde mes premières peintures, faites en janvier, je souris aussi 😁....

[@C.J1106]

@@NathalieMORAINVILLE felicitation

[@Sashaa249]

Im gonna paint my first painting on canvas and i wish it turn out good

[@lisacurtis8162]

Cool. Out of my first 50 paintings I only liked 3 or 4 of them. I'm really glad you like yours.

[@paulinemorare5509]

Love how you maneuver your artwork especially in creating clouds. Thanks so much for the secret on different brushes and their functions.

[@maudieg8459]

For the first time ever I now know what brushes to use and how they work best. Been painting for years and never really understood. Many thanks for making my painting life so much easier.

[@ayeshasiddiqua1080]

This is my first time watching his videos (there are tons of tutorial videos here n there) but whenever I start watching them they become boring. And I just click next. But this one, the way he explains, and his little laugh while speaking, that was so cuteee, and which makes me stay on this video, and watch full. Plus the way you showed how to use different brushes and strokes. Man sooo Gooddd.. Tomorrow I gonna start my new painting, and definitely will apply these techniques. Thank you soooo much for making this video. Awesome @kevinOilpainting

[@dyannnecat]

Love how you demonstrated the blender brush. I've had trouble with clouds and now I think that will be a thing of the past!

[@lindaowens2959]

Well I’m glad you popped up in my feed. You taught me a lot about paint brushes. Thank you. You are fantastic!!

[@pntshiba]

I love the goofiness in your voice my word... enjoyed this video

[@brokenwing2005]

This was great. No wonder I’m struggling with rocks! I was using a round brush to try to paint them!

[@mymusiclegacy1963]

Man I struggle with Rocks also..

[@kennethcannon3771]

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[@jadynbrinkley8378]

I've been using acrylics for years and am finally starting to use oils. This helped so so much! Thank you!

[@livemorewithless7817]

You are such a good teacher and you are so understanding, resoectful of others opinions. Such a sweet man!! Thank you so much for making this video. I have learned a lot in such little time. Art is amazing and relaxes me. I can tell you are very passionate about it too.

[@georgekimwana4340]

Respect Kelvin, that has helped me so much to understand where I go wrong especially doing grass.

[@lawrencetrujillo65]

You have to inhale....😎

[@anthonyspencer2826]

@@lawrencetrujillo65 😂👍

[@patriasilleza4590]

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[@tonihudson8118]

Your voice is so calming…you are secure and confident…thank you

[@latam.8706]

Great video Kevin. I think as new artists we over think everything. Basically some brushes make things easier but you can pretty much use most brushes to do the same thing except for fine details where you need a very fine thin brush. As long as it works for you, than it's fine. Thanks for these tips and video. No matter what you do it always looks perfect!

[@henrysangoi2440]

I have been painting since 1998 in oil and acrylic., thanks for show your professional technical with your hands. Thanks Henry Sangoi from Venezuela.

[@jesshothersall]

I've never heard of a blender brush before, and would have appreciated you holding it up first, so I can see what it looks like? Watching while you painted, it looked pretty much like the 2 inch, so can you tell me the difference please? I learned a lot from this video otherwise, thanks so much for making it, and love those mountains and rocks!

[@char3g]

Yes, it would nice to see the brush up close & their package/retail name. Thanks!

[@tammymcpherson9982]

I love how you have a relaxed style. I actually started feeling like I was about to float off of my bed, and land in the clouds on your painting. LOL. Great tips, and amazing techniques, too! I look forward to watching and learning more stuff, thanks!!

[@jeanperez1876]

Me too Tammy!!! I feel so relaxed watching this.. 😊

[@tammymcpherson9982]

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[@paulrob86]

This was so useful, I’m a pencil artist that is considering having a go at acrylic paint. What brushes are out there and what they can be used for has been very useful.

[@LostInParadise8706]

Paul Roberts Kevin paints in oil, which acts differently than acrylic, mainly in dry time. There’s additives you can add to reduce that, but it still doesn’t behave the same. Like that grass for instance, I could never do that in my acrylic pieces. I wish I could! But by the time you laid out all of your colors, the paint would be dry when you’re ready to fan brush it up.

[@Saffirance]

I'm an acrylic artist. Definitely a great medium to start with. The key to making great acrylic paintings is to understand that your first coat of paint will be the ugly phase please don't give up there and just say you're not good at painting. That coat is what we call an underpainting where you just get the basic colors and shapes down. The more layers of paint you put on your painting the better it will look. You don't need to start with expensive paints. I use craft acrylic paint and as long as you put a gloss varnish on when you are finished you will never be able to tell it wasn't the expensive stuff. I love the look of oil paints but I make my acrylic paintings look like oils in the end by using the thinner craft paint and building layers. I suggest you work on canvas rather than paper. It will be easier to make it look good. I wirk on paper at times and it just takes a lot more layers as the paper soaks up a lot of water. If you choose paper do a layer of gesso mixed with gel medium first. You'll have a better surface that way. Acrylic is so forgiving. If you mess up you can just paint over the mistakes. I hope this helps. Good luck to you.

[@rosekay6570]

@@LostInParadise8706 If you use a better quality paint, heavy body paint, your colors won't dry that fast. You can also use some flotrol that slows down the drying to be able to blend in a timely manner. But you're correct, it would dry with a cheap thin student paint like Apple Barrel.

[@brandinmichael5475]

im a pencil artist , now on acrylic. its very different but so interesting. try to learn skills by artist who you look up to for inspiration.

[@athifa6127]

i know this is very off topic but the sounds he make everytime he giggles are just very soothing

[@tinglezbrushasmr8513]

When you paint it seems so effortless just swosh swosh with the brush and its a mountain or tree or whatever but the amount of time and experience and hard work in one swosh is what makes it really amazing. By the way I mostly paint with watercolor but I still find this video extreamly helpful but this makes me want to try oils or acrilic.

[@tinglezbrushasmr8513]

@@dalegreene5615 hey! Not to promote myself here but if you are interested in my work check out my content under my profile. I'm only a beginner and still got much to learn but I hope you find something enjoyable 😄

[@randecolley7054]

You are my favorite Artist! Thanks esp for these basic techniques. .I've struggled with grasslands!

[@anneforbes512]

Oh Kevin, thank you SO much for this tutorial. I can't wait to have a go with all I've learned from watching this, and other videos. You are a fantastic teacher!

[@Annie-nx2qc]

Thank you very much Kevin. It is a real pleasure to work with you.

[@gwennamarquis1742]

Thank you! What a great lesson on brushes, and what they are best used for. This was so helpful.

[@mariamfimbres6033]

Thank you so much! This was a great tutorial on brushes and on painting techniques!

[@dawn7612]

Thank you Kevin. I needed to watch again to motivate myself to get back to painting. I have not had a paintbrush in my hand for a few months. I was doing upholstery on an RV, and then on our boat. All during the Corona virus. I spent too much time watching the news... What a waste, and the fear that it brings! I need some happy time; I need to paint again! 🖼️ 😀

[@MrTee-hw7mp]

I’ve been watching oil painting channel after Channel and I learned more in this short video than all the others combined. Thank you.

[@mouseinthecity850]

Every video of yours is so positive and the choice of colors is so lively... Just pure delight. 💗

[@MaurElle11]

Kevin, I just found you. Thank you for sharing techniques and brushes. I've already learned so much.

[@godstendermercies6394]

You are such a blessing. Thank you so much for all you share. God Bless you and your family ♥️🎨

[@mjjeter7169]

Well, I am probably a little too old to be using the word "AWESOME" , but today is the day I feel young enough to say 'AWESOME." Oh my gosh that was a great tutorial on the various brushes and their usage. Thanks a bunch for this valuable lesson!!!! Your down-to-earth way of teaching and speaking warms my heart. Thanks for that too!

[@qleartearcrusade9361]

Awesome mini lesson. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@sadafyasir2883]

Thanks alot for the illustration, you have got magical hands every thing is soo perfect.

[@mymagickalautisticjourney]

I love watching your videos. You are helping me be less intimidated with oils. Thank you for taking time to do this.

[@karanowlin9506]

Been painting for 30 years and I STILL learn something new. Thank you so much! 💓

[@nelusingh4856]

Thank you for beautiful tips. I was struggling with the rocks grass.

[@johnskerlec9663]

Your enthusiasm is fantastic to see. Your skills are tops. Well done Kevin.

[@marymurphy3014]

Excellent overview Kevin! As a beginner, this was super helpful!

[@shakeelsookraj4339]

I love how you explain everything thank you, i am going to do my very first painting with your teaching for sure.

[@timaeustestified3951]

when you say "it doesn't matter! its fun :)" it makes me want to weep. in a good way

[@JuniperJennifer666]

Awesome. I have been doing the background and cloud work with my fingers. Thank u for sharing your knowledge

[@jacksprat429]

Thanks Kevin. I love your enthusiasm. It is so refreshing, and yes, it is nice when the paint makes a picture, and the way the brushes work, to make strokes on the canvas, and suddenly, it looks like so,etching you recognize. 😂

[@1949nati]

Thank you! I am starting to paint and this was a very good help. Gracias! Estoy comenzando a pintar y esto fue una gran ayuda.

[@avinashssk]

Loved it, Can this all be achieved with acrylics

[@keithchisnall]

Thank you so much Kevin I have been painting for 10 years and seen many KZbin vuideos but yours is the best by faaar... you have helped me so much..

[@suzanneramage1678]

Every time I see such great talent, I look over at the thumbs down and I want to yell at people. What's wrong with you?

[@paxsmile]

Suzanne Ramage it means people have different tastes and opinions.

[@underworldarts1950]

Learned more from this video than 20 others combined. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@naseemx3137]

Man, he makes it look so simple!

[@vickistyle3756]

Wish you could hold up each brush and show us newbies what they look like, Thank you for such great detail!

[@user-vl5ok1qp7j]

Kevin, you have a good heart❤! Hallo from Greece.

[@lisapayne9491]

Kevin, you are super! You are doing he most helpful instructor for me. Thanks for your generosity.

[@Saltara1313]

I absolutely love that video. You made it look like all I need to paint is a good brush technique. Talent is something extra but not required. I feel that I'm going to buy some brushes and start experimenting 😁

[@mars_12345]

I hope you started. If not, it's never too late! And talent is one thing, but the most important is practice... and having fun while doing it of course :)

[@lorettamckey4481]

@@mars_12345 Amen!

[@beauti60]

Thank you for shareing this is my first time I have ever had a go at painting and finding it very rewarding.

[@niecybbergner]

Yes fantastic I really enjoy your commentary and off the cuff laugh with comments.

[@harrykapnopoulos4253]

The best painting technique I have seen I thank you very much I will fallow you and watch your videos when you paint it seems like you are teaching me as one to one a teacher to students I thank you

[@larrycash1980]

My name is Kevin Hall and I'm a painter and i approve this channel

[@girore7116]

Serious? Do you think this channel needs your approval..HAHAHAHAHAAAAA! NO! If you want to approve something then aprove something that you have created! Have you created actually?anything?to approve???

[@deborahcollins4055]

I'm trying to find out on here, what the brushes cost? Where to find them?

[@kevgoeswandering8488]

Hi I’m Kevin and im an alcoholic

[@pjmiller8632]

@@girore7116Wow. Pretty sure he’s just joking for a fun comment. It wasn’t rude or sarcastic, just light and fun. Why so angry? No need friend. Chill, deep breaths, and just enjoy painting. 😊

[@pjmiller8632]

😂❤😂

[@russellbeaumont310]

Excellent tutorial, one of the best I've seen......Boy does he make it look easy.

[@clcpaint]

Wow Kevin you've really been leveling up my painting abilities. Its funny when I found you I thought. Wow he's doing what I want to do, at the highest level. No one better to learn from. You're really crushing it man 👍 I hope to work with you someday Kevin, I really support your products and work 👍

[@TheActualGamGam]

Just watched you for the first time and I seldom comment on videos. But you are adorable. Thank you for such great tips and for having such a sweet demeanor.

[@gilmarodriguez-walters7244]

Hello Kevin, I know you paint with oils, but I wanted to know if the techniques work with acrylic paint as well... Thanks for sharing your videos. Great tutoring!

[@elamateur3122]

I answer you, because KZbinrs, when they exceed a certain number of subscribers do not answer comments, they believe that they are great stars, they know a lot about their profession but still have a lot to learn from the true stars. Real true stars are real above of all because they never lose their humility. But, returning to your question, the answer is NO, with acrylics the smooth mixture of colours is very difficult, it is not as "easy" as with oil (the blend to achieve fog for example), but acrylic has other advantages of course, although not many. Greetings

[@StephanieGiudicy]

I love to paint ! I've never taken art classes or had any training . So needless to say I'm just a novas so painting is my creativity therapy . I've picked up a lot of ideas , now that KZbin has become so inundated with tons of creative channels .. I LUCKED INTO " Painting W Keven " By chance looking for brush techniques & IM TAKEN BACK BY HIS METHODS , MANNERISMS AND SIMPLE USEFUL IDEAS !! How awesome to come across such a seemingly wonderful person with a great attitude & admiration for what he loves to do . I love how easy I've been able to pick up his teaching via abet by video and implement them into a whole new realm of possibilities for myself ! Like I said, I feel lucky that I just happened find his channel and I will be praising him as I continue to follow along ! THANK YOU Kevin -

[@Mike-br7ri]

WoW, you'er extremely cleaver Kevin. Just exactly what this beginner needed - thank you so much 👍

[@89alylove]

Dudeeeeeee. Come out to Colorado!!!! You'd be wonderful to have around for smoke and paint!!!

[@ThePaintingStoof]

This is a very tricky video to create and I think you did a great job showing specific uses for brushes in landscapes! I end up using the liner brush for way more things than I should 🤣🤣🤣

[@nari1071]

This is a life saver (as well as money for canvas) it is literally rotates on how you hold your brushs and boom the magic happens

[@Dargoneth]

"Don't smooth out everything perfectly." The first thing i learned... I used to do that. My advice, take a step back from time to time and you will see that imperfection makes it look perfect from afar

[@Pulapaws]

I liked the blocky clouds. That is so true what you say.

[@DraMaurenNavarro]

very generous with your knowledge! I came back to the beginning but not sure if you mentioned if this is acrylics or oil? can you please share about it? you are very talented !!! thanks again!

[@heatherhart7319]

I love the way you paint! You make it look so easy! Thanks for the tips : ) I'll stay tuned.

[@BIONDIEST]

"It's just art right? It's fun... it just doesn't matter." That made me laugh so hard for some reason lol

[@FrankJCarver]

Beautifully done Kevin, I paint myself but your techniques on this video are wonderful and will help me to Improve my painting a lot. Well done my friend, many thanks for sharing. Kelvin.

[@bubble_nut5000]

Kevin, you are a great teacher!

[@catherinegreenup4608]

it’s It’s a real honour if someone especially a friend wants to have one of your paintings on their wall. I found that they tend to look for paintings which match the colour of their room. I was really surprised when a friend took a shine to my very first mountain scene painting. It was very basic and a bit bare. But somehow worked well in a frame. So chaps it’s the viewer who REALLY judges your work not you.

[@tl9585]

I agree Catherine! My painting literally look so amateur, but I’ve been able to sell 3 already! Good luck on your journey!

[@catherinegreenup4608]

I sometimes give some to our local charity shop. Because I can’t keep them all and it’s a real shame to just hide them away in a file if someone can enjoy them and the charity shop can sell them to help their funds. Not ideal of course,

[@catherinegreenup4608]

Well, when I see some modern paintings which are a few splats and splices and dots and flick on the canvas and they are judged professionally to be almost perfect and worth thousands. Humm, I say to myself well at least my paintings look like something you’d recognise. I never understood why a heel of bricks was worth thousands, WHAT? I thought the artist meant that the bricks was a symbol of mankind’s evolved modern living. If you’d call some movies art. I watched How The West Was Won recently and although I feels it’s a brilliant movie, especially James Stewart playing Mr Rawlings went to see the Varmint, ha-ha. But after being sooo beautiful show the wilderness it’s peoples and animals over a few generations. They decided to end with a flyby over a huge motorway into a concrete city saying we’ll look at human progress isn’t it brilliant. No, actually it looks like a symbol of humans pollution and inconsiderate use of our earth. I don’t know but may be art that says something about how you feel and try’s to carry a message of some kind to the viewers are best. I love Stubbs paintings, celebrating the form of animals and OK mans manipulation of the breeds, I love Turner and Capability Brown. Having lived near Gibside one of Turners brilliant subjects helped of course. Art isn’t meant to be perfect, or why not just take a photograph. I’m struggling with techniques like all beginners, trying to find my style. Being a TAurean I have to tell myself not to be serious about stuff. And just let me enjoy painting something I like.

[@nithyavirenyaananda9746]

Amazing!!! I love seeing the transformation of your techniques!!! I'm totally a beginner but you are giving me confidence!!! Thank you 😊 💓

[@xmorning2004x]

Thank you for that information. You paint so beautifully.

[@roxammon5858]

Great Video Kevin. I always had the ability but never the opportunity to develop my painting skills. At school we were never taught how to paint. Only to draw.

[@anonymalias]

which ground do you use for paiting? this seems to be a high quality surface.

[@goblinwisdom]

Even if you buy a pre prepared canvas, you should use gesso to smooth out the surface of the canvas, it means you use less paint and the brushes slide on the surface easier.

[@anonymalias]

@@goblinwisdom thank you! Does this Gesso has to be completely dry first before starting the painting?

[@Stormyweld05]

@@anonymalias Gesso should be dry before you paint over it. You may need to do a couple of coats; sometimes 3 coats, depending on the quality of your canvas. You can get Gesso in black and white.

[@manjujagdish1486]

Thank you Kelvin 🙏🙏learning sooo much from your videos. Am an elderly lady spending my time in painting . I do not have degree one have I attended any course. But your videos are very inspiring and well presented.Sitting at my home here in India I’m learning a lot . Thanks SC ton

[@igorm9851]

Thank you so much!!! This really clears up some of my misunderstanding of certain brushes that I don't touch nor my artist friends either because we don't quite know how to use them.

[@igorm9851]

Forgot to say subbed, liked and clicked the bell icon. Keep doing such a great job.

[@johnelliott5711]

I must say many heartfelt thank. Lesson has made my learning experience much better. Had a hard time finding proper brush to paint

[@catzycat531]

Same here.im a beginner too.

[@leonormartinez6378]

This was awesome Kevin. Love the techniques for grasses and uses for the liner brush. Thank you!!

[@genevievedarrett3163]

Tku 70 and trying to learn different techniques on painting. watching numerous videos..😊 you have helped me with trees,mountain and clouds . love it ..Painting at my age has given me purpose now that iam retired .My children love that I have started this to keep my mind busy 😂😂..Your work is awesome..

[@wgar4207]

Thanks so much for the painting lesson. Today I’ve learned a lot about the brushes and techniques with you that I can practice on my own. Excellent painting tutorial 🙏🏼🖼 🎨

[@saira2008]

Love your personality. You come across as being so sweet. Wonderful person. Thank you for your video. Very useful.

[@fangwang5673]

How many brushes should we at least have for painting?

[@julielehmann5377]

I used a smaller brush to make a tree yesterday and it was a mistake. So glad I saw you showing an easier way. Thanks for the tips.

[@theartofmimizaphiratos6056]

Thank you for the great class, Kevin!

[@kjb8825]

Thank you soooo much! Painting has been a long ago love for me and your tips are going to bring that artist back in me! Art is was always my passion. This will help me so much with my time as I am disabled!

[@natureloverchannel5373]

Awesome, great job Kevin I'm inspired

[@orul8273]

Wow! Thank you! I am an absolute beginner and I found this so very helpful!

[@lubnafatiha1702]

Oh yessss. Definitely what I'm searching for!

[@dorisoscarson2907]

Thank you!! Your the best tutorial I’ve ever seen!! I learned so much and took my painting to a whole different level!!

[@lorettacrowley7538]

Thank you. I enjoyed learning how better to use the various brushes and your very special techniques! Your a super teacher!

[@pervezash]

Kevin can I try this acrylic painting on paper? The use of brushes explained by you is marvelous. Thanks 😊

[@nedcramdon1306]

How high do you suggest one gets before beginning a painting?

[@donnytaylor9713]

he would probably not recommend getting high or swearing or doing naughty things

[@christopherhope6434]

I suggest you take it super high. When starting a pain really helps your mindset

[@heleng4528]

Is it a painter thing to speak so softly? I don't even want to paint anymore I just want to relax and watch. So soothing.