David Curtis paints a portait

[@bowlock9901]

Had the pleasure of painting with David a few times. If you don't appreciate what's going on here, you don't appreciate traditional art. David is a master of his trade. Honest, pure and original.

[@davewoolass]

What people do not realise is the amount of time it takes to produce a representational portrait, don't forget that this is just a demonstration within a time constraint showing technique and process. Sometimes it can take 2, 3 and even 4 weeks of studio time to produce a portrait of the sitter with lots of sittings as well as the time the artist takes in getting to know the sitter and their personality. A true master will combine all this. Well done David for an excellent demo.

[@coopart1]

Wonderfully pure and honest. Thanks for sharing!

[@bjaa10939]

Best detail study ever,...wish it would be longer, enjoyed it

[@alanwoodland2967]

Thank you David for a very informative demonstration, we can all learn from this if we're not so judgemental!!!!!!!! The painting is of to a great start!!!!!!!! painting a portrait from life is the hardest thing to do!!!!!!!!!

[@lynatno1]

I've had the pleasure of watching David Curtis demonstrate landscape and portraiture and think he really is a master. I can learn so much from just watching him work and listening to his commentary. thank you for posting and do please press him to show the finish if possible.

[@PaintersOnlineVideo]

David followed this video up with a step-by-step demo of the final stages in his studio. We are sharing this online as part of our 2020 Virtual Patchings Festival which opens on July 9. You will be able to join us here www.painters-online.co.uk/paintersonline-virtual-patchings-festival

[@SuperBenette]

That was fantastic, I am just a hobby painter, never paint portraits, but this inspires me to go and give it a try, big thanks and a big hug, be blessed.

[@sherrierichard2848]

Was so disappointed not to see him bring everything together for the finish….please, let us see the 2nd half !

[@wilsons4545]

Finished men, no more

[@nightfallfade]

Thanks for posting this. I was there on the day and it was fascinating. Looking forward to watching the rest. Saw the finished original up close today. A quite stunning piece of work.

[@GTJewellersCelticBoutique]

I ,m blown away good work David would have liked to see the finish

[@andyg.9406]

Absolutely brilliant Artwork 👏

[@ozlemguler4324]

Fantastic study. I enjoyed the tonal qualities. Thankyou.

[@maldoori238]

Brilliant techNique and skills. Many many thanks

[@ceesvegh4904]

This shows how difficult it is to achieve alikeness with a model and not a photo. In the studio many many painters are able to make great portraits having photo's to guide them...

[@hellstooth]

Thanks Dawn, but it cut off only 30 minutes in - I know David did much more at Patchings and pretty well finished it

[@deejay3971]

iunno why everyone is saying this is so bad, he did pretty fucking decent for the 20 minutes in this video.

[@calum66]

Absolutely! Brilliant accomplishment in such a short time. For anyone who has any doubts - try it yourself!

[@itsjudystube]

+dee jay It isn't the final piece either.

[@hellstooth]

Great, but where is Part 2?

[@DIAM0ND0G]

Part 2 please !

[@PaintersOnlineVideo]

David followed this video up with a step-by-step demo of the final stages in his studio. We are sharing this online as part of our 2020 Virtual Patchings Festival which opens on July 9. You will be able to join us here www.painters-online.co.uk/paintersonline-virtual-patchings-festival

[@paulbukkens3773]

Fantastic! I'd love to see part 2! Is that possible?

[@PaintersOnlineVideo]

David followed this video up with a step-by-step demo of the final stages in his studio. We are sharing this online as part of our 2020 Virtual Patchings Festival which opens on July 9. You will be able to join us here www.painters-online.co.uk/paintersonline-virtual-patchings-festival

[@sonjagartnerart]

should have shown more of the finishing part rather than the building part.... and yes, what is up with having the model on the right? And shadows being cast from the light on his canvas? You want to avoid these things...

[@danielmcgowan4970]

Well done David for the demonstration and presentation, however, how much better for the viewer (and David) if he had drawn on the correct side! Model on the left and painter on the right, for a right handed artist. David has so much experience, he can overcome this, but for a beginner, this step is vital! See my book 'Why Measure?

[@renzo6490]

I gain more from watching what the artist is doing if I can see the subject while the painting is being worked on. The requires inserting a photo of the subject in a corner of the screen as seen by the artist from the artist’s point of view.

[@andreataylor9370]

fantastic

[@vandechu]

Could be the angle of the camera shot, but is not an accurate portrait. In contrast, the technique was very helpful though

[@williamschlenger1518]

I sketch with small brush &umber then rub out.Everyone has their own way.Sargent was my teacher.Lear by doing.

[@subodhmanjul721]

It seems incomplete, although a nice journey 👍thanks

[@andrisaraujo2047]

esse e nosso mestre

[@JPeers-ss4tu]

Well it's a good start (could have done with a shorter introduction), so what happened next?

[@frankblangeard8865]

He doesn't get anywhere near finishing the painting. And there is no part 2 where he does finish.

[@bryantmaximilionalpha2840]

He talked better than he painted.

[@simples244]

Bryant MaximilionAlpha it might be an 'off'' day which all artists experience or nerves about the time limit allowed. portraits can take a long time before the artist is satisfied.

[@itsjudystube]

I think some people think that this is the final work - in 20 minutes! Maybe you could add in your description or title that it is the initial stages only. Otherwise you are doing David Curtis a disservice. I enjoyed the video, but less speech at the beginning next time would be good, if any.

[@Luciemariesvobodova]

She ´s older in the Picture, than actually

[@peterhobday]

She actually has a rounder face, and is younger than the portrait. Was she pleased with the portrait? Van Gogh and Da Vinci had an advantage, remember -- no one knew the people he painted, so no complaints.

[@johnboro64]

I’m not convinced, I’d like to see it finished, but I thought the likeness was very poor.

[@dipenujeniya7306]

wow,,,

[@philippecolin151]

Hey David!!! how can you give us such a tease without giving us the full shooting match??? how can you get such authority to abort the foreplay? not good communication, I still love your work though...

[@thetawaves48]

he's just sketching with oil paint. that's all. no mystery.

[@georgeanderson7499]

And time ran out.

[@chavruta2000]

bad lighting and angle. simple mistakes which make it harder to tell what he painted.

[@asdf1232185]

رسام

[@VincentdeBarnby]

"The portrait painter has two things to take in mind when painting a portrait... The first is to make a reasonable replication of the subject being painted, and the second is to add something of the character of the subject being painted. The first easy, the second, hard." ~ Leonardo da Vinci. This painting fails on both accounts.

[@TonySwaby]

He should stick to landscapes

[@RogerSimpsonArtist]

I agree

[@ImBoyCryWolf]

what a mucky painting

[@itsjudystube]

+Boy-Cry-Wolf Its just an initial stage, not complete yet.

[@shakagypsy]

Portrait painting technique of 'How to Age a Person on Canvas'. No clue as to this artist's credentials or portfolio, but his work is way too amateurish.

[@beckyholt]

I watch these videos to see and learn from others techniques in applying paint. I found this method to be too jerky and this seemed to lead to a less than attractive conclusion. The brush strokes looked like someone with Parkinson's disease, rapid uncoordinated and pulled. The method did not lead to an attractive or esthetically pleasing portrait. The image he produced lacked life, vitality or reality. The colors were dower and the portrait was flat, lacking vibrance, tonality or rich color. I would expect this level of attainment from a second year undergraduate student. Despite this it take curate and conviction to stand before a group of your peers and conduct such a presentation so for that at least I have to say well done and thank you to the person that took time to share this.

[@itsjudystube]

+beckyholt I enjoyed watching him. What is wrong with having a jerky style? We can't all paint in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing to a distant viewer. I think a Parkinson's sufferer might have something to say about your reference to Parkinson's too. I think that you might have been looking for something different. Not all paintings have rich colour. Do you teach art? I am interested in your comment about a second year undergraduate student. I would have no idea as an amateur whether he had ever been to college, and does it matter? It is a shame that you were disappointed. I learned a lot. Maybe I don't know enough yet. There are lots of other art videos out there on portraits, all with different styles. Some last more than 4 hours, so I think 20 minutes for this was pretty good going. Look at some other channels, like Sergey Gusev, or Igor Sakharov or Yuehua He, for some other styles that you might find more to your liking. I don't know about you, but I am amazed how much is offered. We are so lucky with all the resources available. :)

[@juanlambda27]

looks like a toddler did it…I'd much rather go see a John Singer Sargent at the museum…if you want to see someone with real talent look up David Kassan

[@itsjudystube]

+juanlambda27 HI. I have looked for videos of David Kassan and have found one that appears to be a long talk about his art, and another that is documenting a sort of day in the life. Is there one that you would recommend please? Also, i am sure that John Singer Sargent might have taken more than 20 minutes on a painting - maybe not, who knows. :)

[@rachidalibrahimi8312]

apprenez d abord à dessiner ensuite transmettez votre savoir faire aux autres . merci..

[@gilbertguidi1036]

bad ;very bad

[@paulnoel7196]

Gilbert Guidi Go and look at his Pleine Aire demos and paintings. He is definitely a MASTER !