BRUSHWORK Painting Tips for Artists 🎨🏆(Oil Painting)

[@annavernick1490]

lovely reminder to be loose with the grip and motion

[@MalcolmDewey]

That's it

[@charlespassegger]

Love your quick impressionistic style. Less means more! Realism painting explains the work to the viewer but impressionism allows the viewer to interpret and become immersed in the viewing experience more intimately!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Yes, that is well put, thank you.

[@sheilastocks150]

Your videos are priceless! You explain AND show how to implement brushstrokes. Many teachers simply do not explain brushstrokes. I wish I had found your videos years ago!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Wow, thank you Sheila!

[@JoseVargas-yr6om]

From Canada, thank you. Great start for me. Oil painting a time to relax.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Wonderful! It sure is the best!

[@erxfav3197]

BEAUTIFUL painting... (And I am an artist..) wonderful video seem like such a nice guy...

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you so much 😀

[@laurel_ashes_art]

Lose deathgrip, got it. Now to apply this brushstroke technique to the rest of my life problems.

[@gloriam.sweatman3152]

Thank you Malcolm! I always enjoy your tutorials. I learn many helpful techniques .

[@MalcolmDewey]

It's a pleasure, thank you.

[@fatoomgierdien2181]

Interesting Details!!! Thank YOU MUCH

[@jplum7708]

This is exactly what I needed. The mechanics of painting in oils. Long time water color painter switching to oil. So different in brush work. Thank you. Subbed.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@sadiaawanartist]

Very informative... Thank you 💕...

[@lisafred1362]

What are your favorite brushes for acrylic? Do you do the brushstrokes the same as for oil?

[@MalcolmDewey]

I like Dealer Rowneys Cryla range. Yes I do try a similar approach. Lots of paint and layers as acrylic tends to flatten out as it dries.

[@pamelahowcroft5424]

Thank you Malcolm. During this difficult period for many of us, it helps to have something you enjoy, like art! We have just moved to a small village and so needed someone to assist me with my oil painting, a teacher! So pleased I have subscribed to your page. Hope I will become more confident soon. Your tip on brush strokes was an AhHa moment! Regards Pam

[@MalcolmDewey]

That is wonderful to hear Pamela. Thank you.

[@terrierose5917]

Thank you for sharing your invaluable knowledge of painting, I feel eager to learn more.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Fantastic, thanks Terrie

[@adnanshati5402]

Hello again, Malcolm. I like your simplified approach to handling paint and using brushes. Thanks.

[@grm65]

Great topic! So few artists/ art teachers focus on brush technique. This is very helpful.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you

[@annameier5000]

Я посмотрела с переводчиком...все ясно вы демонстрируюете кисти. Я давно хотела вам сказать...что не рисуйте закруглённой кистью...лично мне не нравятся такие кисти... разве что в редких случаях.... только квадратная или удлиненная плоская кисть способна создать красивую живопись. А закруглённая не даёт красивых мазков...и эффектов . У вас видна эта округлость мне это. не очень нравится ... Это конечно мой вкус. .но возможно другим это нравится. ..Мне вообще нравится пастозная живопись..чтобы мазки были видны.... . но у меня пока не очень получается ...я учусь этому ..Большое спасибо за ваши уроки. !!!!!!! Простите что пишу это но все же скажу... Посмотрите пожалуйста ...нашего русского Художника Вячеслав Короленков он очень известный...лучший в мире . Импрессионист .Мне очень интересно что вы скажете .? .У него много видео роликов на Ютюбе ...Его живопись и техника .. невероятная. ... так как он ещё никто в мире не писал. .Он был в Америке .и во многих странах...Это мой любимый Художник...я и у него тоже учусь..!!!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Yes there are many Russian contemporary impressionists that do amazing work. I think impressionism and impasto techniques are a strong characteristic of Russian painting today.

[@jimjr4432]

Well done, thanks so much!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad it helped!

[@frostphotogrpahy]

Thank you! This is very helpful to this beginner! Had no idea how to lay paint as thick as I wanted!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MalinLinneaCronholm]

Thanks for the video! Is there a brush or technique to use if Im painting on a sand-based surface (I've structured my canvas) and don´t want any brush strokes at all?

[@MalcolmDewey]

A painting knife pethaps

[@jaminamj295]

You are magic...Thank you for your generosity 🌷

[@suefarmer1320]

Thank you Malcolm...can you do one on acrylic brushwork please? I have used the #4 & 8 Cryla brushes you recommend and find they have the best "spring" - wonderful to work with but I struggle with the large sizes. Also, in your videos you always seem to have masses of paint to dip into - do you mix more as you go? I never have enough to apply as a thick stroke when I follow the videos and I don't seem to have the knack of remixing a good match each time. I do wonder also if there is a a particular way to pick up the thick paint and lay it on.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks Sue, good ideas for a video soon 👍

[@santawilliams5641]

Yes please help us that use acrylics ☺️

[@yas3741]

Thank you sir😭 I've been struggling on my paintings as I find it dull with the stiff strokes and your video motivated me to try again.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Excellent!

[@425chang]

Love your simple and clear teaching. Thank you so much!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you Cecilia 😊

[@mariserodriguez7384]

Very interesting and informative. Thank you!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thegreenk372]

Thank you!

[@forevergraceful6160]

thanks so much!!

[@mona2242]

Learning a lot from you Malcolm, thanks! Which brush did you use at 6:55? Thx

[@MalcolmDewey]

Its a no. 4 long flat. Worn down a bit 😄

[@mona2242]

@@MalcolmDewey thanks!

[@carahindes4341]

Thank you for another super informative video! Just curious if you would at any stage in a painting, use a brush specifically for the purpose of adjusting brushstrokes after the paint has been placed, or if you would rather add more layers to cover over a stroke you might not want to leave as is? If you wanted to smooth out the brushstrokes in a sky, or change the pattern of marks in a grassy foreground, for instance. I have heard that its not ever a good idea to use a dry brush into wet paint with oils, but if you'd care to share your take on this I'd be interested to know.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks Cara. No I never use a dry brush. If the painting is wet it is easier to correct , but I will use fresh paint to do so. If the painting is dry it is tricky to get the color and strokes right. It can lead to more work than intended 😊

[@carahindes4341]

@@MalcolmDewey Great, thanks I'll keep that in mind 🙂🙏🏻

[@chandanapathak1602]

Most of your videos are downloaded as they are so useful

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@gingertunstall7739]

Thank you! I am trying to remember all I knew when I really painted. The brush stroke tutuorial was an excellent for me. All your videos are actually.

[@rosiloux]

Merci. Vous êtes un excellent pédagogue

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@pg402]

Hi Malcolm, I purchased an oil painting, however when I got home I noticed a brush hair in the centre of the picture, when I returned the picture I was told that it is common for an artist to leave a brush hair on the picture. Would this be normal. I paid 500.00 euro for the picture.

[@MalcolmDewey]

It happens, but I would not say its normal. Its unfortunate the artist did not remove it. Does it really detract from the painting's value or enjoyment? Not really. It depends on the painting, visibility of the brush hair etc. If it is not intrusive its not a big deal. Ultimately its up to you. Some would find it appealing as part of the artist's painting process.

[@pg402]

​@@MalcolmDewey Thanks Malcolm for taking the time to reply, the lady in the studio pulled the brush hair off, close up it was very obvious, I was really surprised/ disappointed that the artist didn't remove it. However it will be sent back to the artist to fix. Thanks again and greeting from Ireland.

[@MalcolmDewey]

@@pg402 Glad its sorted out for you.

[@caroleschulz4641]

Great videos. I have learned a lot. 1:25

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonroads8281]

Great video, I love how you get those clean colours, and I love how your pictures look so bright and realistic from a distance, then disappear up close into an abstract collection of colour, it's like magic.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you very much Jon!

[@jonroads8281]

@@MalcolmDewey you're welcome, I always look forward to your videos. Particularly at times like this, it's great to have content like this suddenly pop up and inspire me to get the paints out 😁

[@didierleprince6106]

Merci a lot 😊

[@jimthomson4850]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you

[@jimthomson4850]

Very helpful, thank you

[@MalcolmDewey]

You're welcome!

[@JJ33438]

thank you so much.

[@MalcolmDewey]

You're welcome!

[@MetalPipeGamingOfficial]

The example painting looked really nice!

[@amirashah9235]

Love ur honesty and clear way of teaching ♥.

[@anitadavis5430]

thanks for the instruction. I surely need to learn to load up my brush and let the paint flow. Thanks for the example.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@theponderingpilgrim4342]

A very valuable demonstration Malcolm. Thanks for sharing on your channel. I must admit sometimes, I do tend to hold the brush too firmly and end up (when I paint a wet layer over one underneath), lifting off too much paint that is already there. Your video provides a much better way of applying it.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Great to hear that!

[@natesoilpaints]

Hi Malcolm-- Thank you for sharing your knowledge! For awhile I have been curious about that retail display of paint tubes behind you--- Is that your own studio? Or are you in a store?

[@MalcolmDewey]

Its my studio - it is simply a convenient way to store paint tubes 😊

[@debbieadams7411]

Very helpful.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you

[@pilaremimiyashiroarashiro2620]

Thank you for the tips and explanation. Regards from Japan🇯🇵

[@MalcolmDewey]

Excellent, thank you.

[@karinvonrenthe-fink8884]

Thank you!

[@MalcolmDewey]

You're welcome!

[@ellencasalena7831]

Thank you!

[@MalcolmDewey]

You're welcome!

[@jamesparsons1192]

I love your art style. Would love to achieve that broad, colourful impressionist quality.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks so much James!

[@sophiereinecke8659]

Very informative, especially for a beginner. thanks Malcolm. You are an excellent teacher!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you very much!

[@rolisonpaint3]

Thank you ! So very helpful. I never knew why I always got hard edges when others got soft ones easily. Now I know. off to practice!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Excellent - Glad it was helpful!

[@Candy-cz8mc]

Thanks so much for giving us all this information for free. I paint differently to you but love how your paintings sparkles. Best wishes to you in these horrible times.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you so much Candy

[@davemalt2451]

Thanks Malcolm, very helpful.😀😎🇦🇺🦘

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you Dave!

[@gvb26tx]

Very useful tips that I’m eager to try out. Your information is always worth hearing and seeing

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you Gary 👍

[@arts5980]

Extremely helpful tips. Thank you so much

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@lynncooper1781]

I enjoyed this video,i'm not a professional artist by no means,you helped me a lot.I do abstracts in art journals and on canvas boards.Thank you sir for sharing this awesome video.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🏆❤

[@MalcolmDewey]

You are welcome Lynn, thank you.

[@lynncooper1781]

@@MalcolmDewey and thank you have a good day sir

[@CloakNE]

amazing

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks

[@esthermurray4130]

Thank you for sharing . As always very inspiring.

[@MalcolmDewey]

You are so welcome!

[@tlwest1]

Thankyou signed up for the whole course

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you very much!

[@estellebuys9241]

Thank you for this demonstration. Loved it.

[@MalcolmDewey]

So glad you like it Estelle

[@jenbuick6859]

Great stuff thanks.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks Jen

[@richvid]

, Great teaching

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@louiselavoieparise9416]

Thank you so much

[@MalcolmDewey]

You're most welcome