This man is literally a gift from the gods to those who want to learn, thankyou
@jultolentino751527 күн бұрын
Yes too important for student.GOD BLESS
@stuartarmstrong38463 жыл бұрын
This is really refreshing, honest content and I appreciate that you have the foresight to resist the urge to accuse your students of doing something ''wrong'' but rather asking them a question and allowing them to perceive your perception. There's a real compassion in that! I came from an art school that would accuse me of being a certain way or doing a certain thing and it's taken me some time to realise how demotivating and limiting that can be to creativity. Stu (Australia)
@victoriaclutterbuck6162 Жыл бұрын
Hello Mark I am awed that you give so much time and thought and all your expertise for nothing. It is so generous!
@louielouie41874 жыл бұрын
Mark you are really special man. My fiance watched a couple of your videos with me and she ordered a set of Geneva paints for me so im excited to get started thank you for all your teaching what a blessing.
@lisasmouter98687 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great video! I am a music teacher as well as an artist, and the same can be said of students learning a new piece of music-the mysterious parts we love we tend to play louder or more intensely, whereas a more mature musician knows how to hold back, maintain subtlety and let the listener in on the real beauty of it.
@davidsims57966 жыл бұрын
Lisa Smouter aww okay, that's nice. What kind of music do you play? Check out my artwork on Instagram and FB under Jason Sims
@northernhemisphere49063 жыл бұрын
@@davidsims5796 are you david or jason though?
@sujanithtottempudi29916 жыл бұрын
Every word you said here ....is very awakening for me....who is far from you and can't take live classes. But, your website is bibilical in painting.....loads of teaching...thank you for such charity of Art. God bless you
@kristi19492 жыл бұрын
GREAT INSIGHT! Something I haven't heard other teachers articulate this way, but something absolutely imperative to the overall aesthetic of the painting and the emotion or feeling the painting evokes.
@ambrosearts7 жыл бұрын
So true....I have caught and fought myself doing that for 25 years but your emphasis on the mistake will help me in the future, as I have never heard anyone say that since I have never taken an art class in my life. I will hear your voice in the background. I always cautioned myself to paint or draw 'precisely what I see and not how I think it should be' for realism. If any friends asked me if I had any tips that is what I always shared with them. Just that. Since I am not very aware of how I do my art...I just do it through drive and determination.
@EricTViking7 жыл бұрын
Skip to 6:00 to get past the pre-amble...
@yuppietrash6 жыл бұрын
The real mvp
@EDKsurly6 жыл бұрын
@koningsbruggen6 жыл бұрын
thank you
@teletubbiestunetwister95706 жыл бұрын
It's as if he doesn't plan what he's going to say in the video... Won't bother with the others I'm afraid. :(
@kh50006 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@pinchopaxtonsgreatestminds95916 жыл бұрын
I noticed that I was making my lines more visible today, and I watched your video about an hour later. I also noticed that I liked the exaggerated image just like you said. I must try to match the image more.
@jimmiesutton84686 жыл бұрын
Sir: This was very well said! You stick to you principles and that makes for good teaching! thank you!
@funlightfactory60312 жыл бұрын
The private workshops aren't about what you teach or don't teach in your videos, it's the direct feedback and critiquing that is so profoundly valuable. Everyone has blindspots, and a mentor can help you see them.
@stanmanmedia2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding!! I've been painting for years, pretty much self taught. I don't follow your painstaking methods because it is not fun to me, and I'm not worried about such realism. I still watch your videos, subscribe etc because I know you're right. This one helped tremendously. Thanks very much for your wonderful detail to help us all!! You're a good dude.
@davidshimp51168 ай бұрын
That's such helpful advice and a timely reminder! Analyzing my latest portrait now, many of the weaknesses are caused by that exaggeration. Thank you!
@michaelellsworth56454 жыл бұрын
I see that you have understanding beyond belief with painting n that's when you become a Master with Painting and you paint from the heart with knowledge and understanding.. For example being able to turn the poodles head is clear example of your wisdom ..I hope I get to meet you someday Mr.Master of Art Mark
@alibannister2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mark. I really appreciate your advice being so candid. I have huge faith in your method (just written myself a reminder on a piece of cardboard to keep near my easel). Thank you again, Ali
@claudinevega59806 жыл бұрын
Yes I am guilty of over defining certain points I did make a color checker and it turned out great because I followed you instructions to the letter I am still having trouble with color and getting the right shade I am working on it Thanks so much for all you great information
@wiilsanosman31183 жыл бұрын
I'm 20 years of age. I have been painter since 2009 up to now and I agree with this painter. thank you for pointing out!
@jeffhreid2 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice. I find this to be certainly true in my work, subtle is difficult.
@Raeburnsart5 жыл бұрын
Mark Carder you are one of the best art teachers I know of who make in-depth discussion about all things painting/art. I notice some people make mention of "rambling" down below but to me, you are covering your subject so well that it instills in my head. I still repeat things you have said in your videos to others and to myself in description of what it is a painter is trying to achieve and the process and value of effective painting (and not just "painting" and hoping for the best)
@tpakzone6 жыл бұрын
You talk clearly and seem to be a great teacher. I have subscribed. I only wish could benefit from Your live classes as I have many flaws not many people know how to fix. Love from the UK
@averymaples84727 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for pointing this out. We ALL tend to do this. Bert Lindstrom said years ago that portraiture was the art of subtle seeing. I think all art is the art of subtle seeing and you just pointed it out.
@40bdg2 жыл бұрын
Great tip, this will definitely go on my wall. Thank you for your generousity!
@JamesChristopherHill6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of what you do for us out here trying to become better artists. I went to RCAD and studied 20 years ago, but now, I find myself really wanting to become a hell of a lot better than I am, hence I need the answers like the proper procedure to layer glazing and varnishing that seems to be a mystery whenever I ask various masters on how to varnish. So thank you!
@richardthemagician89913 жыл бұрын
This is so true and something I'm currently working on with my own paintings. Thank you for articulating it. I realized after watching the video my tendency to add more contrast in my paintings than necessary I think it's because of my theatrical background. I'm an actor. I'm used to performing on stage. And on stage, I have to literally draw lines on my face otherwise it will look flat underneath all the lights. And I feel like I still have that habit of creating lines where they don't belong because I'm thinking of it in terms of where the viewer is standing. If they're standing farther away, a line might need to be stronger. But that's assuming the audience is fixed they are in the theater. If I make it more subtle as you are suggesting, the viewer of a painting can position themselves to where they see it correctly. Unless you're looking at something in a museum and you're forced to stand 20 feet back. But let's face it, that's not going to happen with my opinion for another three hundred years!
@ambrosearts4 жыл бұрын
LOVE your videos so much....always an incredible experience. As a self taught portrait artist of thirty years, I discovered many of the things you mention along the way but some I am still perplexed over and not even sure how it transpires.....you confirm things and enlighten some things I am not even aware of....you are a master indeed but I doubt you would admit that.
@anitakhan91822 жыл бұрын
You are such a great teacher! Thank you so very much for taking the time to explain stuff in such detail. Your instructions are invaluable!
@mikep68433 жыл бұрын
I really do respect, and enjoy, your depth of knowledge, your comprehension and precise understanding of even the smallest nuances! Thank you so very much
@robertl64406 жыл бұрын
Its important what he says. That touches a level of consciousness on the subject talked about. He expresses it to help people understand the differences about a particular point. Well said thank you.
@Neosapien116 жыл бұрын
One of my teachers used to say "paint it how you see it, not how you think it is"
@MellowJelly6 жыл бұрын
yep that's a way easier way to say it than this guy did in the whole video haha
@vcases5 жыл бұрын
The guy is absolutely right in general. There are painters who paints without using reference photo, which I always do. I found his advise useful for us. Try to paint without reference, you can learn the science of painting realism easily.
@ATINKERER5 жыл бұрын
My first teacher said the same thing: "Paint what you see, not what you think you see".
@LordApocalyptica5 жыл бұрын
@@ATINKERER ....was his name Scott Rispin? That's the exact phrasing he used. I always figured its probably a common phrase and idea and that he didn't coin it, but its weird to run into the *exact* wording in the wild for the first time.
@ATINKERER5 жыл бұрын
@@LordApocalyptica I don't recall the name. He was a teacher in Brooklyn in the late 1970s or early 1980s.
@gary74665 жыл бұрын
Brilliant videos; really good instructional web site. Inspiring. Only this morning I painted a building and exaggerated its dimensions. I didn't mind. Yes, you like it. But yes, it's kind of wrong when you think about it critically. Thank you, Mark. I'd buy your paints. Checking them out now.
@joseluisderivera4656 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark for sharing your master and advices, they really make me resonancy and helps me to keep focus in improve my painting skills as self trained realistic artist. I love all the videos i've seen up to now, it Is like having a teaching at the distance. Hope to take classes with you soon at site. Greetings from Mexico. We appreciate you to share all your knowledge and tips, thank you!!!
@jacksutherland87493 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your leadership. I'm stumbling along in my art and trying to improve my understanding but its been a long off and on effort. Its easy to get discouraged with so many excellent artist in the market. I have made some encouraging improvements but have a way to go. I'll be more diligent to view your videos help continue to improve. Hope all is well for you and your family.
@IFRSKIES5 жыл бұрын
Very good advice Mark. I also remember you mentioning this in the painting of the jar of oil with the subtle lines in the plate. Thanks
@janetpoirier61964 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us I've learned a lot from you! I'm so grateful for people like you who don't ask for anything in return. You're becoming a rarity!
@jtpaar17327 жыл бұрын
Truly a great reminder no matter which medium we paint with!
@annadimezza41747 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching your videos pretty much every morning. Such a great and generous teacher. Thank you!
@brucefrazeur31727 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark, I soon will be studying your method. I've been Watching your vidios for some time and am excited every time I listen.
@johnjunji84432 жыл бұрын
Love your channel very much indeed you taught me really valuable things about painting....THANK YOU!
@louiseryley69366 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, what a difference it makes to my work. I really appreciate your advice.
@smgorden6 жыл бұрын
I didn't want to like this advice, but it is good advice. I literally said to myself "But what if I like the exaggeration?", and you address it. I suppose I can abuse the knowledge better when I've trained up the eyes and the hands to match the subject. Great video!
@TheTomciesielski7 жыл бұрын
I laughed a little because you are so right... I do enjoy to over define and it is a mistake. Makes things not natural.. Thank you so much sir for everything you do for us. I been drawing all my life but i am very new to painting got only couple of years so i am still on bob ross style level. Thank you kindly i soak all the knowledge you share with us
@everettwhite98747 жыл бұрын
Mark I really like the way you explain how to create accurate paintings and how to follow a system that works. I wish I could take classes from you. Thanks man for sharing your knowledge and answering questions that I've had even as I'm watching a video for the first time; that is awesome. Best Wishes.
@DantheArtMan7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mark! you described MY most common mistake PERFECTLY! (Actually, I've made quite a bit of progress in this respect in the past year or two, so I HOPE it's my EX-most common mistake!)
@pingnixon-hermansen50465 жыл бұрын
That's a LOT of capitals for EMPHASIS.
@maynardmiller2937 жыл бұрын
Very good talk and a good visual of the lost edge of the vase into the background. After watching Mark's presentation it reminded me of The late 60's early 70's Superrealism, Hyperrealism, Photorealism works. Although very real looking there seems to be something missing. After a short search it seems that Wikipedia explains "Textures, surfaces, lighting effects, and shadows appear clearer and more distinct than the reference photo or even the actual subject itself.[11]" Not what we are about,...At All !...
@donmoore96057 жыл бұрын
Mark - Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think what you are talking about is sfumato which Da Vinci used to great effect. The smudging of painted lines with the palm of the hand was his solution.
@marthasierra78014 жыл бұрын
Love your classes and comments.....thanks.....👏🙏🏻
@PastaDNA7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark.... You work is, well, for me jaw dropping. I'm a self teaching hobbyist. I started doing some portraits a year or two ago with some success. I'm working in colored pencil right now but this video made me stop in my tracks. I have noticed during the past two portraits that my satisfaction level decreased the more I reached the end. In other words, I was more satisfied when they were more "subtle" and "less done" - I need to think about this now. And I might have to start this most recent portrait over.... I want to paint in oil. I believe that oil portraits is the epitome for artists, art followers and admirers. I plan to take your course when I retire in the near future. Nevertheless, thank you.
@markhogan776 жыл бұрын
I thought you where spot on, your widom and passion for teaching others is great - thanks Mark
@patlewis20677 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos and advice, I have learned alot. This video is spot on, And I warch alot of the ones on process and theory over and over. Please keep them coming!
@MKLGRMFineArt7 жыл бұрын
Pat Lewis agreed :) I also love watching and hearing his videos while I paint and draw...he is a great instructor :)
@daphnekent61716 жыл бұрын
Pat Lewis f
@tinomendoza70457 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much foe these videos. I know for me this is a huge problem especially when i try to paint portraits. I'll get impatient with the process and so I'll take shortcuts with shadows and highlight and paint them to how i think they look good as oppose to what is realistically correct.
@framerw477 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark, for these fabulous videos! Even though I'll never be a good artist due to colorblindness, I love to paint and I do paint as much as I can. Your videos have helped me more than I can tell you and I really enjoy watching. 👍👍
@yticivam6 жыл бұрын
Michael Worthington it would be interesting I think. We get to see how you see the world, which is exactly why ppl follow artists anyway. Tonal value is more important, if you have depth perception, you're good. The world needs your art :)
@geoffhalstead18113 жыл бұрын
I paint 75-120mm (3” to 4.5”) figurines using oils to get mine to look as realistic as possible, all due to the subtle ability to blend colours. Many many times I cringe/shudder seeing the results of so called experts, also using oils, exaggerate shadows and highlights to such a degree that their figurines look more like puppets and so unrealistic that I laugh and shake my head in amazement. When I first started I did try other mediums, BUT the minute I switched to oils the difference was like chalk and cheese and blending colours became easy to the point of being rediculous🤗 I’m now going to try your colour wheel, thanks for posting, as I have far too many colours and get totally lost on occasion.
@Ralphsearsart3 жыл бұрын
I made the sign because I know you are correct I do that and need to be more mindful. Thank you for sign!
@gekkekensa7 жыл бұрын
Recently started painting and drawing again( after about 15 years) love your vids so im a new subbie !
@patrickm12687 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. As always, this is a very helpful video and your generosity in sharing your skills is appreciated.
@starforged3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your help.
@MellowWind3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely so. Thanks, Mark.
@lisalynch6292 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for your generosity
@elsef67987 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this expert advice. I enjoy all your videos - they heighten my ability as well as my joy of painting.
@bryanmartin94203 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for all your help
@artriot47587 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to to do these thoughtful videos. It's much appreciated.
@mariejacobs9721 Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice, thank you 🌷
@PeterQuentercrimsonbamboo7 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍 sounds interesting - Thank you muchly!! Will see how I can incorporate this advice with watercolour and graphite drawings, too !
@danfe90643 жыл бұрын
So thankful for your videos! 😊
@thomascleveland7 жыл бұрын
Great thoughts. You can probably skip to 6:00 where he arrives at his point.
@lluhu4 жыл бұрын
Yes, many thanks!
@lovelycorinne5 жыл бұрын
I've done many pieces with different paint. People always love the ones I do with Geneva more. If I could use one word for you, your brand, the videos it would be FLOW. :)
@jedhaywood95947 жыл бұрын
this is a great point hes making about over defining lines, just because you know the lines are there doesn't mean you should paint them in unnecessarily, keep the abstraction people
@jessewaughcom7 жыл бұрын
This is great advice. I always think of Holman Hunt paintings as a prime example of everything being too strongly focused and too brightly colored - there’s no hierarchy of focus or subtlety.
@callipygous83283 жыл бұрын
Holman Hunts work is highly stylized, and not a realism based painting style. Look at his work and see the exaggerated forms, it was purposefully done. A mistake of people is that they mistake some masters style for misrepresentation which in a way style is but it is purposely done so.
@subasshrestha58066 жыл бұрын
love both your art and lessons.
@wesleyhuffmaster13716 жыл бұрын
Very practical advice -gonna bookmark this. Thank you!
@38lildee4 жыл бұрын
I Love your video s. Thank you for sharing your talent.
@Ebruskaya6 жыл бұрын
Great advice. Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge and experience.
@vexguine7 жыл бұрын
I know exactly wath Mark is pointing out. The way I use to identify "overdefined" things is to set up my cell phone on a tripod and pointing the cell phone camera to the painting. Then I use the phone as a "viewfinder". The difference is that the image on the cell phone becomes a thumbnail image, reducing the scale and the level of details. I don't take a photo. I just use it like a true viewfinder. It is like looking the painting from the other side of the room. Then I start to compare source and painting. It's amazing how using this method helps to identify these issues. Everything that is "overworked" and "overdefined" pops up.
@MKLGRMFineArt7 жыл бұрын
vexguine i do the same :) and I also have to habit to over exaggerating values...but it is getting better and better with each project that i do :))
@vexguine7 жыл бұрын
it is really helpfull and works amazingly with values and proportion... the only aspect that this method isn't usefull is with color, cause digital cameras messes the colors.... but still, very handy :)
@MKLGRMFineArt7 жыл бұрын
vexguine agreed. And I often work in charcoal...it is not the best for that as well as the values are strange like some mid tones are just missing on the photo...but at least it makes larger mistakes visible :) i tell the photo trick every now and then in my videos as well as it is that handy :)
@shinsha35107 жыл бұрын
vexguine Great tip. Thank you.
@tlynn42396 жыл бұрын
Beautifully explained
@clownpocket7 жыл бұрын
I can see it would be the difference between an excellent painting and a more childlike one. Great video.
@rogermanley90173 ай бұрын
Great videos, and advice!
@satchelyork2 жыл бұрын
People don't realize how good this advice is.
@JennieFur477 жыл бұрын
Yes! So helpful! Thank you for this advice!
@davidgeister3 жыл бұрын
Once again, great advice.
@MKLGRMFineArt7 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you for your videos!! They are juSt amazing and I especially love that you take the time to teach in detail and telling your process in a natural way. Just you and your knowledge. Your paint mixing videos are awesome and helped me improving a lot!! So...thank you for everything :)))
@1974gladiateur7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. I will do it for sure.
@WaSiLLy637 жыл бұрын
You made a good point, Mark. Thank you.
@i2iFX_Colleen7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, You are such a learned man and so generous with your time and expertise... I will do as you suggest here :)
@shinsha35107 жыл бұрын
Absolutely perfect advice. Thank you.
@migusportratt82377 жыл бұрын
I might be one of those loving the lines 😊I most definitely wont do that anymore or try to think about it at least thank you 🤗
@John-gj1jr2 жыл бұрын
We hear so much about "artistic license" that I have to ask-how do you reconcile this subtlety with artistic license? I understand what you're saying, especially as it relates to realism, but maybe accenting the fold in the cloth, for example, serves a purpose such as leading your eye back to the center of interest. Not being critical at all, but just trying to learn. Again, I understand your concept completely.
@stevenallan65153 жыл бұрын
You Rock. Thanks again Mark.
@LillenArt27 жыл бұрын
I have no subtlety. :( I'm working on my colors and when drawing, I tend to overdo curves. I guessing being aware of it at the very least is a good thing. I'll check the work flow.
@Rfy1236 жыл бұрын
It’s a perfect and inspirational video, im so thankful to you. Thanks!
@JB007SEXY7 жыл бұрын
I would really like to see some finished student work say at the end of the year GALLERY SET UP.;-)
@PrototypeScope6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and your teachings.
@BrandonWorkshop5 жыл бұрын
OMG, so true!! Always a problem for me, thanks for solidifying this issue
@faithmarielake5924 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos
@leandroh007 жыл бұрын
I agree. My students do the same: instead of painting what they see, they paint what they think they see. An example is when you have a bottle of wine in the scene: a tendency is to paint the wine with dark red, or to make a purple color instead of painting in black, which is the actual color that is in the scene. It is an exercise in ignoring the mental trick of how we know things and believe more in what our eyes are seeing.
@pajaroart6 жыл бұрын
Very helpful advice but remember that is useful in this very realistic way of painting. In other style it may no apply . Thanks.
@guloguloguy6 жыл бұрын
....Perhaps this might seem out of place, but, hopefully most people can relate to it: IMHO: ....Sculpting/Painting/Drawing should be approached like "sex", .....very carefully, and slowly, and perceptively, even if One wants to rush into it with sudden recklessness. One must strive to learn to be observant, and to acknowledge the subtleties in the "other" (subject), and to absorb, enjoy, and savor it, well, down to the most minute details!
@ying29154 жыл бұрын
This is a great advice! Thank you!
@fatimasaeed52236 жыл бұрын
Amazing Teacher you are... why i can't get one like you when i started to paint? Thank you so much
@pavoniaarts21797 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, I am sure this will help me improve!