Freedom of Acrylics-- painting the human form with artist Jane Slivka

Award-winning artist and art instructor, Jane Slivka, demonstrates her unique and energetic free-form technique using fast, bold and loose strokes. With her signature tropical colored palette, she gives a fun tutorial of painting the human form. There are more tutorials available at her website, JaneSlivkaGallery.com/shop.

[@susanfochtman6373]

You make me see I don't have to do anything so perfect...this enlightened me thank you.. I really enjoy ur style and looseness... blessings

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You are so welcome!

[@noelinecumming4963]

I love the free way you apply your paint and strokes, thank you I enjoyed.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You are so welcome!

[@djchizzy8552]

Just bumped on your video. Been trying working with acrylics but I didn't feel I have the freedom to do what I want. This encourged me. You are a great teacher ❤❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your comment. Have fun and enjoy the painting journey.

[@juliebittinger46]

This is terrific! Lots of new techniques for me!!!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your feedback and for watching.

[@janevincent1721]

Hey, my name is Jane too! Funny, Great tutorial for learning to paint people. I loved it and will try it out. Thank you, Janes (both of you). XOXOJANE

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Great name! Thank you for your feedback for watching. Appreciated!

[@lucylight9463]

I love this Jane, I am going to try this, totally love your style on the People, love the carribbean feel...

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Please do! Have fun with the process.

[@karleendooks3683]

I'm so happy I discovered you here on U-Tube. I love your free, sunny disposition attitude. Your art of painting is such an inspiration !!! I have learned so much. Thank-you! ..... PLEASE do more!!!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

So glad you found our channel. Thank you so much, and thank you for commenting and watching. We hope to get in the studio and do another tutorial next week.

[@Lololeelee]

Just found your channel. I love how your painting is so narative. She’s mad and he’s ignoring her. ❤️

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@gailhoffmann9498]

Thank you for the tutorial Jane. Your method has allayed my fears of bringing the human form😀 into my work.😀

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

That is wonderful. I appreciate your feedback.

[@jutta3378]

Absolutely love this! Dear Jane, you're a wonderful teacher and you really take away the beginner's fear of painting the human form. Thank you so much for taking the time to create this excellent tutorial.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your supportive comments. Appreciated. We will be uploading more videos to our channel.

[@shereneventer2340]

I love this! I dream of being able to paint so loosely! What a fabulously talented teacher you are, Jane, with SUCH a lovely personality! Thank you so very much for this lesson! You've just gained a huge fan! ❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

@@shereneventer2340 Thank you for your lovely comment. I so appreciate it. Just keep practicing and growing your confidence, and you will get there. There is another one on our channel, a beach scene, that you may like to take your brush to and give it a try.

[@darlenewhite8622]

That looks amazing, I,ve been wanting to learn how to paint people, love ❤️ it, thanks for sharing 😊.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You’re welcome and thank you for watching.

[@barblange2658]

The Jane and Jane show! Nice job ladies!

[@altheamacdonald1630]

Love your style and the ease at which your explain your process. Alot of fun and Lightness in your painting ! Thank you . Looking forward to learning more!!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment.

[@ulrikeselleckart]

Oh I love this! Thank you so much, Jane!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you! I appreciate your comment.

[@maryannteitman2022]

Love the relaxed way you paint this beautiful painting. I’ll try & take a breath & relax a bit & give this one a try. It’s an amazing piece ❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you! Relax, have fun and enjoy the process.

[@nadiaberrehili9843]

C'est un plaisir que de vous voir peindre ces deux personnages. Magnifique ❤️ et merci pour le partage.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Merci pour votre message attentionné.

[@sherrywebster1675]

Awesome thank you. Love how you leave so much space, but subtly. Love it.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you so much!

[@jamesconnolly1021]

Don't be afraid, just paint! Thanks for the words of encouragement. You have a new fan.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Welcome to my channel, and thank you for being a fan.

[@lauramarrow7411]

I too discovered you looking for more inspiration and I'm glad I did, what freedom and a liberating feeling your paintings are! I'll admit that I'm a slave to a small brush and after watching this, no more! Just lovely

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your comment! Appreciated.

[@JessxZhang]

such a joy watching you talk through your painting! love it. thank you!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You are so welcome! Thank you for commenting.

[@emmiejackson7554]

Jane, I just discovered your channel and have been watching in awe! Love your style and your instructions --- and your paintings are BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks for sharing them!!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your comment.

[@juliebittinger46]

Excellent-- I am So Grateful to you for showing us how to do this!!! Timely for me❣️

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annipetratos9401]

Thankyou 🧡 a joy to watch you creating this beautiful picture and a story to go with it💛

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you so much!

[@cruzcastroE]

It's magical how you got all that attitude so simply and expertly, of course and you make it look so simple!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you! I appreciate your comments.

[@conniekelley5757]

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[@freyamb48]

Very inspiring! Loose, free, exactly what I'm looking for ❣

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

So glad to read your comment. Thank you!

[@gordsantarossa4924]

Love your style of painting and had so much h fun trying this one! Thanks and please keep them coming...

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you! Will do!

[@elizabethsnow5747]

Thank you so look much for this. Just what I needed today. Definitely looking forward to your online classes!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

I appreciate hearing from you. Thank you!

[@islabingham8488]

How wonderful! Just how I would love to be able to paint❤❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You can do it!

[@mariosa7926]

Thank you for the advice and, of course, for the wonderful video. 💯

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

I appreciate your thoughtful comment.

[@orbmanelson]

Talented movements in your hands Jane! So much fun to watch and learn from you!!!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you! We will be uploading more soon.

[@user-yd3jd2em8e]

thanks ❤ love your tips and ease of instruction 😊

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thanks for your feedback and for commenting.

[@Azag514]

Love your loose and relaxed style!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your feedback. Appreciated!

[@gwenritch]

this is my favorite style that I can't seem to do without much struggle..however, I do love the journey...can't wait to try your tutorial downloads. Thanks so much

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you so much and enjoy your journey.

[@MsVivian99]

This is fascinating to watch! Beautiful. Thankyou!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You welcome and thank you!

[@teresadouglas6308]

WOW! Just stumbled upon your art work while scrolling, so glad I did! You have such a real fresh, loose style! I love it! Can't wait for future teachings! Your work is amazing!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you, Teresa for your comment. We will be uploading more to our channel, "Freedom of Acrylics" with Jane Slivka, and we also offer 10 different classes for purchase at our website, www.JaneSlivkaGallery.com. Again, thank you for your comment.

[@SennaCrow]

I adore this painting style! 😍❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@irenepandin1357]

I really like your paintings. They are beautiful ! Thanks for the video.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you Irene. I appreciate your remark.

[@johnslawson3917]

Great painting Jane !

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you, John!

[@eveb2655]

J'adore ! et quelle technique!! bravo pour votre talent et merci pour ce partage.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Merci beaucoup pour votre charmant commentaire. J'apprécie beaucoup.

[@sylvianblue]

This is really refreshing and inspiring 🙏

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your comment.

[@guillermoortegaazuela1770]

Wow 😮

[@joanoconnor18]

Excellent demonstration . Thank you.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you so much!

[@sheliajackson7612]

I absolutely love your style, Jane! I would take any class that you offer!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Wow, thank you! Here is a link to workshops where I will be teaching: janeslivkagallery.com/workshops

[@miltonwelch4177]

Nice. Like the bold brush. Thank you for the video.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You are most welcome, and thank you for watching and commenting.

[@robertgoodwin690]

Thank you.❤ inspiring

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You are so welcome!

[@gabrielabosenberg3987]

I just came across your video!!! Wow!!! I don't paint human figure, but with your ideas I will start trying. You make it so easy!!!! Thank you so very much!!!😊

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You are welcome! Enjoy experiementing with painting the human figure.

[@KateColors]

Nice tutorial! Great colors! Thank you. ❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You welcome, and thank you for watching and commenting.

[@soniaruiz6046]

Hi Jane, what a pleasure to see how flows the concept, the colors and how it's presented. I am a begginer and you give me the push to try. Last night I finished the painting about 1145 pm! I was in the flow! The final result was not perfect but I like it and made me happy which is the point of paintingfor me..

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

That is fabulous! just keep working at it and have fun and enjoy the process.

[@irenepandin1357]

Beautiful painting! I really like it. You are very talented. Thanks.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your feedback, Irene. Appreciated.

[@annfoster1980]

Just found your videos. Love them. You make it so easy to follow

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thanks Ann. There will be more coming soon.

[@debrarank928]

Jane, your technique is amazing! Really enjoyed your video.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you. We will be uploading more videos to the channel.

[@carolwheeler9979]

Dang, you are good! Finally, an artist teaching art🤓🤓🤓!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@petekawa6535]

HI jane just found you today, started drawing and painting a few weeks ago for the first time since leaving school forty years ago, love the picture, great style cant wait for the lessons best wishes from the uk

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@paulineharke6738]

Thank you for this video! I struggle with figures and your method was a game changer for me. Thank you for helping soo much!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your kind words. We will be uploading more tutorials to the channel soon.

[@charlynegezze8536]

Oh Janie, you make it look sooo easy. Beautiful work and great class. 😘 Charlyne

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thanks!

[@annrubino6252]

Hello from the CANADIAN ROCKIES. I was mesmerized by your tutorial video! Love your brushwork, colour sensibility, and style. Hope to see more - thank you very much.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you Ann. I appreciate your thoughtful response. We will be uploading more videos to our youtube channel hopefully as soon as next week. We also have classes available for purchase at the website, janeslivkagallery.com and click on "shop."

[@ramonasmith257]

I have enjoyed your great teaching on this video and would love to see more from you!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

We will be uploading more videos to our KZbin channel soon. You can also check out my website, JaneSlivkaGallery.com and click on "shop." We have some classes available for purchase.

[@40bdg]

This looks like a fun one to try! Just discovered your. channel today, and I'm so glad I did. Thanks

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you! We will be uploading more videos soon.

[@Renegade_2023]

Absolutely beautiful and inspirational.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@grandmabarby]

LOVE this! Not only did you explain it in "baby words" you showed me exactly what to do, when to do it, and WHY. I am attempting this and with your easy to follow instruction I am positive that I will have a beautiful painting. Oh.....if you were only here in the PNW! Thank you Jane!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You can do it!

[@junemaguire5053]

Fabulous thank you Jane’s.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You’re welcome!

[@leslieblumstein7252]

Love this!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@budsurtees4224]

Great video. Speaking of Mt Dora, 40 years ago when I was studying Urban Planning at UF, I was part of a group of 20 students and faculty that undertook a study for the redevelopment of Highland Street. Don't know what happened to our recommendations, but Mt Dora was certainly a great place to visit! Cheers.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you! Uptown (Highland Street) in Mount Dora has made many improvements in the past 40 years.

[@jillrobbins4488]

I can’t wait to watch your other videos!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!We will be uploading more to our KZbin channel soon

[@laurienye7514]

Jane, I love that and the relaxed way you paint just making it look so easy. You really encourage me and I am going to try, but I just got out of the hosp. yesterday. So, my trying may have to wait a wk or so. I think your work glows from that cad. red, but who would have thought.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

I hope you are healing well and painting soon. Thanks for commenting.

[@nainisingh100]

You are a master teacher!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Appreciate your kind words.

[@joanzahra5679]

Excellent artwork!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@michouxe13]

Awesome!!!! thank you very much for sharing .

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you. We will be uploading more tutorials to our channel soon.

[@user-if8cq4we5w]

Really I loved your lesson you are very honest with us and very talented thank you

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

I appreciate your comment. Thank you.

[@cherylfrank6468]

From the body language, I’d title this “The Argument “ Love it. The truth in the simplicity ❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your comment and your remark about simplicity.

[@jannehendry6558]

Fascinating.. Thankyou . I learnt so much .

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@discohandgliding]

Love, love, love this demo! I have always avoided angle brushes because I thought they were only for rendering flower petals, & I really prefer figures and faces. Imagine my surprise & delight in using an angle brush like this. So guess what I’m going to buy today😁

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Enjoy painting with that angled brush.

[@billdell3051]

Thanks for your experiance great lessons

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

My pleasure!

[@luizacordova7926]

Me encanta❤❤❤❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

¡Gracias!

[@TheKerb10videosandpictures]

You are an inspiration, just simple toches and great value job l love it

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your lovely comment.

[@antoinettesalamone4338]

Just found your channel. I am relatively new to painting. Have been at it for about two years. I absolutely love love love your style and would like to know if you have any classes. Fantastic talent.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You welcome and thank you! You can visit my website, JaneSlivkaGallery.com, and go to the shop page where I do offer classes for sale ($25). You download the class and can watch it at your own pace, stopping and reviewing sections, etc. Also at my website, I also list upcoming live workshops/classes.

[@1garywpatterson]

Love this

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you, Gary!

[@daniellaruso-nx3vo]

Me encanto la clase la expresión y soltura de la pincelada me ayuda mucho en mi camino creativo. Desde cuba le damos apoyo y bendiciones

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

¡Gracias por tu encantador comentario!

[@andrealother9504]

Thank you so much, this is excellent! Haven't started painting yet since moving t Mt Dora, so really happy to receive this link. Painting is opposite in technique in every way that I've been taught so far but I love this style and so looking forward to possibly being able to incorporate it myself!!!

[@madhavmankar1898]

Thanks for today Deom effects overlapeing colours and Effects ❤🎉

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

@@madhavmankar1898 Thank you!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

I hope you have had the opportunity to start painting again.

[@boa1793]

I love your advice, big brushes, building a figure almost sculpturally.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@katalindejong]

looks lovely hello from Australia ❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@swarnlata7437]

Very impressive,explained in details.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@ichetucknee1008]

Taken 4 of Jane's face to face classes, ranging from ½ day to 4 days. Have both DVDs. Classes are happy, fun, supportive. Her methods are straightforward, doable, and unfussy. Her materials list is short and affordable. I ran from watercolor because it was unforgiving, fussy, and so many rules. Jane’s classes resurrected my interest in painting.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

A delayed but appreciative thank you!

[@FaraH-cl8bk]

Merci beaucoup pour votre partage. J'adore

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Merci pour vos commentaires adorables. C'est apprécié.

[@jeannecavanaugh7789]

You know exactly where to put your brush which comes with experience, very nice!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment.

[@sharonandersen3669]

I apprecite how you emphasize - relax! Great advice to beginners (like me) - don't be afraid. If you make a mistake you can go back over and fix it. Small brush to sign your name. Thanks. I like your style

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you! Have a lot of fun and enjoy the painting process.

[@vladimiraspcelnikovas3243]

Thank you. ❤❤❤olga , Lituanija

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for responding. I appreciate the feedback!

[@cherylwhalen4021]

It was great seeing you. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw this this morning on KZbin. After telling you that I have never done a good person you’ve inspired me to try again. For anyone out there that can get to Mount Dora you should definitely walk in to her studio. She is so inspiring. You convinced me to not wait for my travel to be over with to purchase your classes. I have such fond memories of your in person classes. ❤️

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

A delayed "thank you," Cheryl.

[@jmgalbo1]

Great tutorial. I love the simplicity and effortlessness you employ in your work. Painting should be fun and enjoyable. Your suggestion to be relaxed and at ease at the outset is well stated. I will be following your lessons for the foreseeable future. Thank you.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. We will be uploading more tutorials to our channel soon. We also have classes available at our website, JaneSlivkaGallery.com/shop.

[@shellienoyes100]

Wow thanks! I want to try.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Go for it!

[@francescodimeo9525]

Thank you so much Jane

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@guccionelombardi9802]

Amazing lesson!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@debsquires847]

Wow u r fabulous🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@milami729]

Mãos mágicas

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Obrigado pelo adorável elogio.

[@susansarra3627]

Thank you 😊

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You are welcome.

[@carolynfowler6254]

Hi Jane, I love your style And your beautiful paintings. Can you share what kind of acrylic paint you use; please.Thank You, Carolyn Fowler I plan on taking some of your classes.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your comment. I use Liquitex Acrylics and aslo Cheap Joe's Really Good Light Fast Acrylic paint.

[@wandacain4118]

Love the style

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it.

[@sara2010M]

Beautiful 🤩

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@user-tr9kr5fo3c]

So surprised to see you on utub.enjoyed your classes years ago in Mt Dora. Hi

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you!

[@triggerfish999]

Of course, you do actually need to be able to draw to do this…a lot of people need to learn to draw first. Jane obviously knows how to draw..she’s been doing it for a long time. The interesting thing about this vid is that she is drawing with the paint,, rather than filling in a previously laid down drawing. Excellent

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your feedback. Appreciated.