Composition - Eye Movement and setting up a still life for painting -Alla Prima -Stefan Baumann

This video is about how to create Composition Eye Movement and setting up a still life painting along with landscape oil painting and How to Create good composition using the elements light and shadow. How to use the effects of light, How to Apply the Golden Mean. How to oil paint and how to make a masterpiece using En Plein Air or Alla Prima. Plein air and alla prima artist Stefan Baumann, host of the PBS painting series “The Grand View, America’s National Park through the eyes of an artist” and author of “Observations Of Art and Nature,” travels in his vintage travel trailer painting America’s western landscape. Baumann paints outdoors with oils and canvas capturing stunning vistas, wildlife, western landscapes, National Parks and still life, thrilling art collectors throughout the world. He has many international collectors acquiring his paintings as investments. His painting style is called Romantic Realism with Luminism, and the extraordinary way he captures the effect of light is a truly American style used to paint the Western landscape. He can be seen plein air painting in Yellowstone, Yosemite and in the Grand Canyon. Baumann’s “how to paint” DVDs filmed on location in the National Parks are the very best on the market.

[@joannaskor316]

My husband and I spent the day watching your videos. You explain things so wonderfully and we truly thank for being such an inspiration. We took a look at your paintings too and I personally fell in love with the way you use light.

[@StefanBaumann]

Thanks for you comments I would love to see you in person at one my events.

[@dottiekline7315]

Joanna Skor o,.

[@NiboCarnival]

This guys talks too much and barely shows his art skills.

[@yz9236]

@@NiboCarnival let the guy talk more and you shut up

[@jinimurray4090]

@@NiboCarnival Oh, sorry, Buchi, NO WAY! STEPHAN's greatest gift to us is his sacrificial self-LESS GIVING of INfORMATION to help sooooo many --- like me!!! I've seen art --- copious volumes of art- been to famous ART GALLERIES different countries ----; but listening to STEPHAN HAS MADE ALLLLL THE DIFFERENCE 🖌️❣️🤸🏿‍♀️🎨❣️ Seeing does not help understand WHY IT POPS or why it's spectacular, etc but STEPHAN's teaching DOES! Maybe you already know all this--- MAYBE YOU SHOULD TEACH?

[@joer1402]

Stefan, love your videos. Can't believe the amount of free high-quality content you are posting. It's very generous of you. I'm dedicating the balance of my life to painting (just turned 59, former graphic designer), and watching your videos and putting the lessons into practice. Just built my shadowbox out of some plywood boards, flat black paint, and L brackets and rewatching this video. I hope to be able to meet you and take a class with you one of these days. Thanks again!

[@StefanBaumann]

I would love you to be in one of my classes or two

[@RedSoxKal]

Great video as always. I loved the demo and how you've set up the still life. I will use the advice in my next painting. Positioning in the right, 90% shadow vs 10% light, golden mean positions, light coming from the left and helping the eye magnet direction, and using the fabric to bring it all together, what a joy to watch. Thank you Mr. Baumann.

[@StefanBaumann]

Whatever happened to you?

[@mwill6611]

That was the most informative teaching of the golden mean I've ever seen. Eager to see your other videos....thank you so much for sharing!!!!

[@AmusedToast]

I know I say this every time, but magnificent! Your excitement for the subject as well as teaching is so inspiring and contagious! I can't help but be excited, inspired, & eager to learn about painting when I watch your videos. :D Thank you!

[@StefanBaumann]

Magnificent ---Thanks so kind , it just makes me work harder to do good work thanks

[@AmusedToast]

You're very welcome :)

[@roxanacastro-kooi6066]

Now is clear what composition is! Thxs for opening my eyes, I'm taking lessons at de Academy of art and I never understand clearly how composition works until now! Great explanation! Greatful for this video helping people understand art!

[@milchevskaartfanart8216]

I absolutely love how you explain and I learn a lot from your videos. thank you for making such wonderful content

[@michaelparry1383]

Stefan, you are amazing. You are making viewing fine art so much more rewarding. All your information adds to the experience of viewing others paintings. Those that hear these great words are very furtunate. Great work, Stefan. Thanks

[@LittleAaliyan]

This is the best illustration video I have ever seen 👍

[@StefanBaumann]

Thanks I so glad that you like it, without you to watch I would have to be talking into en empty room. Thanks

[@peggywhite1889]

Great job teaching the content. So many things are clearer to me now. I am a beginning artist and have taken some classes but rarely do I get an explanation as to why you should do something. Really appreciate it.

[@hmax1591]

You are a great teacher. You do a great job. Thanks you for sharing this very interesting video.

[@kyrie0033]

This video is pure gold. Thank you very very much

[@StefanBaumann]

your welcome

[@kyrie0033]

^.^

[@judithlarkin600]

That was amazing! I learned so much! Thank you fir generously sharing your knowledge!

[@AlonzoTheArmless]

Of all your terrific and informative videos, this may be the one I got the most from. I'm betting this video will gets some repeat viewings from me. Thanks, Stefan!

[@StefanBaumann]

I'm Glad that you found it useful, My goad is to provide content that artist can use that took me 35 years to learn. Please get my book on www.stefanbaumann.com and let me know what you think. meanwhile that for all your coments!

[@kathleenhutter4412]

I'm going to have to look up and practice the Golden meme. I've heard of it, and I have a rough idea of it, but I don't know it really. Thank you for this very important instruction. LIGHT/SHADOW the language of the artist. It is incredibly helpful, and you really are the best art instructor because you help draw out the creativity of the artist. It's not just technique. I've seen plenty technique videos. I've also seen a lot of paintings that were technically good, but boring. I don't think I'll be painting boring paintings anymore, so thank you :-) I LOVE painting!

[@StefanBaumann]

I have an video on it

[@kathleenhutter4412]

@@StefanBaumann I shall look it up, thank you!

[@charlottewall1731]

so glad I found your videos! Thank you for sharing.

[@StefanBaumann]

Im glad you are watching ....enjoy

[@mimisart5133]

Thank you for priceless gems in your video's

[@totemworlds]

Your glasses are so engaging an informative. Thank you for

[@surnoorsingh1789]

Amazing ..... You explain everything wonderfully

[@parkercummings1906]

This man can TEACH !!!

[@janleitch6302]

Very, very good. Thank you.

[@cgriff8756]

This helped me so much, thank you! 😊🙏🏻

[@mxzyk353]

Great lessen again, thanks.

[@jbaumun]

Brilliant . Been following your video whilst following along with a print of William Harnett - "Mortality & Immortality " . Trying to make sense of eye movement , etc .

[@StefanBaumann]

keep on working you will get ti

[@brendamalone4433]

Stefan Baumann hey it’s me Brenda Lee malone Painted with you in San Jose. Pete was my boyfriend Remember?? Please tell me where to get good brushes What kind and where on line. Need a sable # 4, 6 for detail. Plus a good set for oils and acrylics. Thanks so much so nice to see you!! [e-mail]

[@sharit7970]

Brilliant! [and I'm not even British...] Thanks for posting!

[@betsypoti2306]

Excellent video!

[@Lenaxxom]

EXCELLENT ... THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@StefanBaumann]

+Elena McCarthy I am so glad you liked it.....

[@nazrinnasimiart]

here on youtube i couldnt find anyone that share these rules. Thank you so so much!!! i would like to take classess too.

[@StefanBaumann]

your welcome

[@anonymousfellowindian]

Thanks

[@alancayton5103]

A great help. Where can I get a light like the one used in this video?

[@KaustavMukherjeeFineArt]

Sir, I learnt a lot of things from your instructions. I have one question - how do you block the light that you use to see what you do on your canvas while painting with this sort of a setup?

[@zareekhan7313]

Great,

[@ronhochhalter3491]

I'm getting ready to attempt my first still life, your video is excellent information! I picked some beautiful colorful peppers from my garden today that I want to use as my subject. Do the same rules apply when selecting proportion and size that you paint your subject that apply when painting a portrait? In other words, is it wrong to paint vegetables larger than life size?

[@StefanBaumann]

It Can me, as you know size matters, My mother always told me work with what you got

[@lindaseguin8271]

Thank you for you insights. Could you please give me the type of spot light you used?

[@jmmacb03]

What do you light up your easel and palette with? I am not sure how you can judge colour if your subject and your canvas aren't both lit...? Also, how far away from your still life should you be?

[@sandyfox2486]

What kind of light and stand do you use and from where did you purchase them?

[@wesleypaguio6092]

I want to know where to get lighting equipment. Thanks

[@StefanBaumann]

+Wesley Paguio Information can be found on my website www.StefanBaumann.com

[@marioknez5025]

This is awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I am new to painting and am beginning with still life so this is great information.

[@hookedbycrafting5348]

Unfortunately my music stand was aluminum bars...not a flat table😂

[@phillimbacher2223]

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[@phillimbacher2223]

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[@constancerenaud4804]

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[@erninator1]

I'm so happy I found your videos. This one especially since I just completed designing a custom home in the Palladian style with strong use of the Golden Mean proportions. I can't wait to finish up the job so I can move back to my painting studio and play with the great ideas presented in your videos. Thanks for the energy!

[@StefanBaumann]

Thanks some day send me some picture of you home.

[@erninator1]

Stefan Baumann I'll do that, probably in the fall. The home is being built for my client and has to be enclosed before the snow falls in Estes Park, CO. Any plans to paint in Rocky Mtn. Ntnl. Park?

[@StefanBaumann]

Ernie Komarek Would like to have a workshop in Co. Lets talk about creating one

[@erninator1]

Stefan Baumann Yes, I would be happy to help out. There are lots of opportunities here and artists interested in a workshop in CO. Lots of activities and art events planned in RMNP for it's cenntenial celebration. I have some great contacts to help make it happen.

[@StefanBaumann]

Ernie Komarek Call me sometime I would love to arrange one with you and your help Stefan

[@patsnellingweiner8740]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@EPDLeon]

All I have to say is, wow your the best teacher!

[@AnnetteVanderzon]

Damn! That was an AMAZING lesson. THANK YOU!!!

[@quantumentalcompany4257]

Great Video, you nailed every aspect on this topic! great job. and thank you🙏

[@sarahcary6330]

What is the name of the light you are using for the still life set up and where do I purchase one

[@StefanBaumann]

the information is on my website you can get them on Ebay used at a good price

[@garyjenkins3011]

GOOD STUFF Gary Jenkins

[@ClariceAust]

I went to website & no equipment like that anymore.

[@raniaselim1761]

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[@nitinsatghare5761]

What brand this light is , Sir?

[@hankfoto]

I appreciate your explanation and demonstration. I don't draw well but I use a camera to create photography

[@StefanBaumann]

Cool I do coach photographers also

[@ozzy5677]

Question. How would you put the main focal point in a setup were something is lit up like the sun or a candle but your main focal point is in the middle like that pot? You know like if there’s something that we humans know is bright in nature but it’s not the main focus.

[@lenefredriksen]

Thank you so much for this information🌸 I have a question about the lighting. When you eliminated the light it got very powerful, but do you then some how paint in the dark? Or do you have a trick that wasnt adressed here?

[@caroljohnson-rm1tj]

This is such an excellent tutorial for some one as old as me. I will start painting again. I had a good teacher but shes not teaching and I gave up. Plus my eyes are bad but with this lesson I think I can do it. Thank you so much. I now must find a video of yours on perspective.

[@Lenaxxom]

Paint what you see”” Practice “” guess what I’m doing right now .. ? when I am watching your GREAT COMPOSITION CLASS! ;)

[@JohnAndrew1010]

I really appreciate your lecture videos with minimal visual props. It allows me to listen and learn about art while doing other things. However, I will stop the video or glance towards the monitor when there is something that is presented to view and be discussed. Keep up the great lectures and awesome art! John

[@JaneIndigoMoore]

I learned a lot from this. Clarified several points of confusion and illustrated brilliant the flow lines - of the light especially. Thank you

[@judylindo6874]

I was searching for something to help me get started on still life for photography. this has taught me more in 30 minutes that a dozen other video's I have watched. This guy is such a good instructor!!

[@aokimika9249]

Cool. Imma write that down. (What kind of drawing prompt is 'still life' ;^; that's a whole sience..)

[@brookspowell272]

The lamp gives so much control of light direction. where is it sold?

[@helena6057]

I love you Stefan, I can watch your videos over and over....

[@josiewh09]

watching your channel inspires me to create. I want my whole life to be my artwork.

[@johnsaling6303]

I want to attend your class :( But can't afford it

[@kathleenhutter4412]

You're teaching what I've always observed about the old masters is their use of light and shadow. Very purposeful, often with much of the painting being quite dark but the illumination being in a very concentrated area, leading your eye through the painting like a seeing eye dog leads the blind. Excellent way to convey the information in a way that makes sense. Thank you!

[@wessonmartin3319]

Instablaster.

[@virginiarparker9503]

Thank you for this.

[@tangents6299]

Stefan, you're a treasure!

[@marcelacastillo2580]

Maravilloso!

[@lorraineclark3517]

Superb lesson

[@leslieaharden6183]

Love this! Examples on lighting and reading composition so inspiring. Thank you!