Chefs in the Kitchen

Starting with her orange/red painted canvas, Jane shows how she gets started by sketching out her subject matter using a Liquitex Hookers Green Deep acrylic paint. Forms began to take shape and emerge as she layers and adds colors to create light and shadow. She does run into a snafu when painting the face of one of the chefs, and you get to watch along as she tries to correct it. You can visit Jane’s website, JaneSlivkaGallery.com, to find out where she is teaching workshops and showing her work at art festivals. Also at the “shop” section, Jane lists her basic, standard paint colors and the brushes she likes to use. There are also ten classes available for purchase at $25 each. The class is downloaded to your email, and you can watch this hour-long tutorial at your pace and replay sections for reviewing techniques, etc. The most important thing, though, is to relax, have fun and enjoy the painting process.

[@debramullen-cr9nd]

Just fantastic Jane! The reason I love your style so much is because you only use your brush for sketching, never a pencil. I do not like to use a pencil to sketch either, and though I’m not nearly as talented as you, I do paint with confidence and I feel that the art truly comes from my hand. Thank you for sharing your talent and beautiful art with us! Would love to come to one of your classes someday!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for watching, commenting and your feedback. It would be great to see you at one of my workshops.

[@camilleschoonover4789]

Such a beautiful location!! Looked like so much fun!!🤗

[@normamenzies1372]

Mesmerizing! Love watching your talent & listening to your soft voice. Learning so much!!! Thank you!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for taking the time to comment and letting me know.

[@freedomvassigh3998]

amazing as usual.❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your comment--appreciated.

[@kathys7283]

It's amazing how you get so much character in your people with just a few strokes!!!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you so much.

[@LightShine99]

Excellent work, Jane! I've done a couple chef's paintings as well, but you're teaching me to be more 'painterly'! I, too was in the restaurant biz & owned a bar & grill...Love it!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Wonderful! Thank you for commenting.

[@denisesutter1139]

Fabulous techniques and a beautiful painting! I learn so much from you and appreciate your transparency and joy of painting ❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

My pleasure, and thank you for your comment.

[@lauramarrow7411]

Jane, I was really attracted to the chef painting its just fantastic and thank you for bringing these works of art to us.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You are most welcome, and thank you for your comment.

[@barbarasipos2288]

I'm watching this new painting. Can't wait to try it tomorrow Looks like so much fun. Just finished the man and woman at the beach

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Wonderful! Have fun with it!

[@irenenorrisrobling2766]

Hi Jane! I love this! I am doing this one next! You’re teaching me to relax when I am struggling with my painting and to have fun with it!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for sharing this with me. I appreciate it.

[@anaangel5434]

Just yesterday I was scrolling through videos hoping to see that Jane had posted another painting video...🤗🥳

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Enjoy it!

[@dorothyroyce1930]

I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE U AGAIN PAINTING ANOTHER MASTERPIECE. I HAVE ORDERED 3 OF YOUR PRINTS AND WILL KEEP ORDERING AS LONG AS U OFFER THEM (HAVE TO WAIT FOR MY SOCIAL SECURITY SO I CAN ORDER SOME MORE) I CANT THINK OF ANYTHING ID RATHER DO THEN WATCH U CREAT THESE WONDERFUL WORKS OF ART.......THANK YO

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it. And thanks for lettng me know.

[@deniselini1366]

Dang do I LOVE your no nonsense approach to painting!!! My kind of painting!!🫶🫶

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you so much!

[@Lunaesther]

Love it❣️😍thank you 🙏🏻

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

So glad!

[@laurienye7514]

That was gorgeous, Jane. I love it, I love the artwork and the colors are just stunning. Thank you, Jane.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

You are so welcome, ahd thank you for commenting.

[@SawsanShorbajee]

I love it I sent you an email with my version 😊

[@celestemycoskie9680]

I love Jane's spontaneous painting. Great teacher. Encouraging me to paint!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you! Get out that paint brush and have fun.

[@kathihoward4611]

Hi Jane! Love the videos. I would like to come to the workshop in Vero Beach❤. I sent Rosemary an email. Looking forward to meeting you. Thank you for teaching me to loosin’ up!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Great! i look forward to meeting you, too.

[@kathys7283]

I would love to see you add to your 'Fishing' and 'Fishing Again' series. I love those, too!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Noted! Thank you.

[@oopsydaisy40]

Why don’t you release the plein air painting with a voice over? Love your work ❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

That is a great idea, but we deleted them. Darn.

[@JoseAlves-sr7nm]

Adoro os seus trabalhos parabens Portucgal

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Muito obrigado!

[@ruthrodriguez8539]

This is a fun one for me as, I am a pastry chef.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

A good subject match. Have fun with it.

[@marilynjohnson9059]

I love your style and these tutorials! They are really helpful in showing how to paint looser. Would love to see the finished chefs painting in this tutorial to see how you resolved it. Maybe it will appear in a future video so we can see it. Many thanks for these tutorials!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your feedback and for your suggestion. Appreciated!

[@1951Gayle]

I am enjoying your painting demonstrations and your 20 years of experience really shows!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your feedback and for watching!

[@scleo1959]

I really enjoyed watching how you attempted (successfully) to modify the changes to the figure in the middle. Very similar to my problem spots while painting. It was nice to watch you think it through. Loved this demo. You are both a great team!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for commenting.

[@dinah13]

Hi Jane. I placed the order for the Masterson Sta-Wet pallets. You an amazing artist. I adore your work and your personality. My husband likes to each you too. ❤😊

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Oh thank you!

[@meazaadmasu2421]

Thank you so much! Beautiful painting! JESUS LOVES YOU ALL!❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you, and thank you for letting me know.

[@florencerives742]

As usual this is fabulous! I admire your confidence! Wish I had that!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Why thank you! Just keep exploring with your painting process and the confidence will come.

[@40bdg]

Such a fun painting! Thanks

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Glad you like it! Thank you for your commenting.

[@louiscohen9496]

I love your style! I did purchased one of your classes which I enjoyed. I do need the the more detailed longer lessons (I wold not be able to finish this one by myself for example) Please add more lessons to your list online❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for your suggestion and for watching!

[@desire-vn9181]

Your painting style is amazing! I’ve actually been using a Chamois Cloth in my palette, and it’s working well 😁

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you for commenting, and thank you for your suggestion.

[@carolynavalos5415]

You are such an amazing artist!!!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Why thank you so much!

[@KayInMaine]

Awesome painting, Jane! Maybe add a black beard to that middle chef. :D

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thank you, and thank you for your suggestion.

[@jennrowsell7868]

❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thanks!

[@slipcoverlady2]

They are called Handywipez

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Yes! Thank you.

[@kathys7283]

Wonderful!!!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Glad you like it! Thank you.

[@sheilarae51]

Love your paintings! Are you using a reference photo? Or just imagining the scene as you paint?

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Usually I start with a reference photo, and then i put it away and improvise.

[@pierceandrews4975]

Hi Jane, love your work. Is there a video to buy for the Chefs in the Kitchen? I didn’t see one.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Unfortunately not yet.

[@ruthbaker6672]

I would love to know where you found the reference photo for this fabulous painting!❤

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

A friend of mine was going to culinary school, and he sent me a photo of him with two of his friends which inspired the painting.

[@brandonmagnus4414]

I love the painting that snuck in at 24:28 with the blue vase and lemons! Do you make prints of your art? Cheers!

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Thanks, but I don't make prints of my art.

[@SawsanShorbajee]

I painted this one and I would love to show you my art

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Send it to my email at [e-mail].

[@SawsanShorbajee]

Sure thanks

[@victoriajechart78]

Please tell me what the dark paint consist of..I know it’s not black…maybe Hooker green and red? I am thrilled learning how to be loose! Victoria Portland, Ore

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

I use hookers green deep and mix it with aliziran red or with titanium white or with cadmium yellow medium.

[@fergiemax1829]

Are you using a reference?

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

A friend of mine was attending culinary school, and he sent me a personal photo of him with two of his friends cooking. It was the inspiration.

[@jovanoppen8477]

Hello Jane, what happened between 24;25 and 24:30 ?!? The chefs arms ? Chef 2 standing closer to chef 1 !!! What happened ???

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

I just reviewed the tutorial, and we had stopped the video to let it dry. Because I was so frustrated with the faces, I did some work on it after it dried and did not vieotape it. I tried to explain some of the changes, but failed to mention the ones you mentioned. My apologies!

[@janetgoldstein7597]

Halloween chefs?

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

That is certainly a direction to take it.

[@sabineschindler4450]

oh my god, my chefs have mutated when they paint, they have taken on a different movement. Somehow my picture looks quite out of place, but funny.

[@freedomofacrylicswithartis5133]

Oh my goodness. It sounds like you are having fun in spite of the chef mutation.