How to Paint in Black and White

[@kelymknowles1]

I need 2 of these in my life...they will live behind the sofa in thick mirrored frames for all to see. Perfect!

[@claudemaximus9409]

Len you really transmit the technique information and the experiential of the scene that’s beautiful, thank you 🙏

[@pswati1305]

Thank you for your tutorial Len. I finished making this tonight. When i watched the video the first time, i worried if i will be able to keep up. But when i started i quickly realized you meant people to follow the general direction and not really to follow you. It helps greatly because your method shows the technique and teach me to think instead of copy. Great work!

[@lemmetellusum4884]

Incredible skills Mr. Len Hend, and look so easy at the same time . I might try something like that as well . Very inspiring.

[@tivagirl4562]

You make this look so effortless and easy... very beautiful.

[@andreaalfred877]

i love how you paint...just started following your painting techniques..i am a beginner..looking forward to watching more of your lessons thanxx....

[@lenhend]

Thanks Andrea

[@carolynjackson7271]

So far this has been so exciting. . I watched to the end & the framing & your work . Anyone would be so proud to hang it in their home .

[@angelapeardon1119]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It has helped me a lot in my paintings. You are a great artist and they way you explain how to create this painting is so very easy to understand and follow.

[@xOmumblesOx]

So amazing to watch people paint. I've always enjoyed drawing in black and white over color. I'm starting to get into painting black and white and this video has been very helpful. What's neat to me is I'm used to drawing things a certain way and seeing how you approached this painting was very helpful and has definitely given me a different perspective when it comes to painting.

[@jacquipexton]

Wonderfull instruction Len. Thank you.

[@lisalovelylpa]

Wow , love how you work with the paints lol I have been using burnt umber and white a lot. Great video ! Winks Lisa

[@owenbarnhart5771]

Very nice as always Len, Good to see another one of your paintings. Thanks for sharing .

[@justmymia]

This is the first painting i have ever tried, once i get my camera sorted i will post it to you, felt quite proud of it never on a par with your kind self but enjoyed it very much, Thank you x

[@rubinarana4996]

Thank You Sir Len for the wonderful lessons.

[@gdev44]

Len Hend, Thanks for the paint in black and white your made.

[@caroletempleton9921]

Thank you Len or sharing your great talent with us !

[@bertmurillo1535]

You do have a unique style, that is, your art is recognized immediately. Beautiful work, if only I could do half as good, I would be happy. Just a beginner , I will keep trying, is fun, or should be. robert

[@shiellouisstark2310]

Thanks for sharing those painting tips always top notch.

[@MalaxaMala]

Hello Len, thanks for your painting lessons. It's very inspirative.

[@LanaW123]

Wow. That fan brush for grass!! Thx!

[@lenhend]

Hi Shan - the brush for the grass is a fan brush.

[@MartinvanZ]

Thanks for the nice video! :) I Like the style you used in this video by giving the commentary live while painting, in some of your other videos it sounds like you have made a voice over, I think this feels more naturally to listen to. One small remark, maybe switch a little less to the pallet shot, you are going pretty quick between the pallet and the canvas in this video, maybe only switch to the pallet shot when you are spending a bit more time mixing the paints etc. But again thank you so much for your videos, they are very helpful for me to learn some techniques for painting and compositions. I'll look forward to your next video!

[@Mallawany]

nice video Thnx ...

[@charushilakadam1782]

Sir I finished my painting .. it will be very grateful to me if u were able to see that

[@onkarbk5111]

Thx Len for this awesome video.pls continue your good work

[@ruthhooperjournals]

Thank you for your giving heart and putting your wonderful lessons on here.

[@wilmaferrell7868]

love this! Thank you so much! Will try this today!

[@ccsitaround]

Thanks, Len, that was a very helpful demo and nice painting, too..

[@mandaWTS]

wow great lesson and super fast!!! keep up with the black and white because u did fantastic!! God Bless 😁

[@isaacvelazquez945]

Simply gorgeous , how you made it only black and white.thanks mr hend.

[@Spreemusik2]

wonderful painting

[@TruthSeekingElf]

So beautiful!! I've done a couple of black and white paintings using your KZbin videos. You are just amazing, such a great teacher and artist. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@23sandalwood]

Very very beautiful!!!!! thank you Lens

[@WiLdFlOwEr126]

Thank you for sharing. You make it look so easy. I am trying to understand shading for drawing. I found your painting very helpful. I may even have a go at painting one day.

[@Donnamkc]

Impressive, really enjoyed watching.

[@YolandaMartinez-on2zf]

I don't speake your lenguage by you're very special artist. thanks for your videos I'm very happy.

[@suz8481]

Trees are awsome Len fab kpainting thank you

[@justmymia]

stunning ..

[@geaninaray]

Your painting is great ！ Congratulations !... Soon I'll try , because it's fascinating....

[@theresazohar8146]

Beautiful!

[@charushilakadam1782]

U r amazing.. m a beginner .. Ur vdo is very much clear n useful .. thank you sir. M trying it today.. hope so my painting will be atleast 10% like yours.

[@57Shan]

Thank you Len... It is fascinating to see you painting, and you are also an excellent teacher! Would you mind to tell me which type of brush you use for the grass. Thank you also for your website with plenty of resources/

[@danseit]

Nicely done Len, loved the finished piece, your friend Danny!!! :)

[@nothing2747]

I've never tried painting because I'm color blind and mix them up! I am quite excited now!!! I need to put this video in slow motion though!

[@lenhend]

Contact me if you think I can help. It will be interesting to see how you go.

[@marciateotonio1]

so beautiful...

[@RobTheMonk8]

Hi Len, just wanted to chime in and say how helpful your videos have been. I like your bold but casual approach to mixing colors... Definitely going to attempt some things I'm seeing in your videos. You also have me wanting to try Acrylics (been learning in oil)

[@williamcolquhoun3381]

You are still a pleasure to watch regards Bill

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

i like & the thickness of the paint

[@catherinemillena3531]

Thank you! I just did mine. It didn't look as good as yours but it was great for a first timer. My family couldn't believe that I did it.

[@domingodeanda233]

Awesome!

[@rickeymbrown]

very good instructional video of black and white painting. Is there any part where you need to let it dry before proceeding further as in the foreground trees etc.. Would the painting be affected if you stopped and came back to it later or if you're like me, are a pretty slow and deliberate beginner?

[@lenhend]

I always paint wet on wet but if a part of the painting dries I carry on in the same style - water and reflections need to be completed while wet.

[@andreajim1000]

I learned a lot-thanks!

[@hotmmxx]

you inspire me... thank you

[@jenniferjohnson5636]

I really enjoyed this instruction. Thanks very much :)

[@belindasinclair3387]

great--as always--thanks len

[@dennismacdonald2003]

awesome, u amazing Len can this be done in oils?

[@AS-ff3ct]

Gorgeous

[@chamoussette]

très beau, merci pour le partage

[@Dana16531]

thanks a lot . im learning a lot from your videos keep it coming.... please..

[@nishajassal1476]

Amazing work

[@rchlnica]

OHMYGOD!! FINALLY FOUND THIS VID! SAW THIS ONE AROUND 2016 AND I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS VID FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW 😭😭😍

[@lenhend]

Cheers Nica

[@lornehutton7229]

you surprised me at first i thought oboy but about 1/2 way threw it came together . great job thx for sharing

[@andreamcgahan5545]

Len Hend where do you get your fan brush?

[@lenhend]

+Andrea McGahan Fan brush is very common in art supplies stores in Australia and Thailand There is now a soft haired fan brush available - it is too soft for oils and acrylics - no good Often an old small house painting brush with bristles sticking out in all directions can be used like a fan brush for painting grass - cheers

[@andreamcgahan5545]

Len Hend Thanks!! Cheers

[@spasenachevski1993]

really great painting... only using two colours.... as always thank you for great explanations in you're lessons... Mr Len can you tell me what kind of brush you use? The big one that you use for trees and mostly for every picture... is it filbert but big size or?.... because I'm confused it looks like filbert but is a little bit fat for filbert or maybe I have mistaken...

[@lenhend]

I think you are referring to the round hog bristle brush for the tree foliage - it is not available in some countries and it does not have a point on the end of the bristles - a common 3/4 inch house painting brush is just as good - you will find lots about brushes on my 'paint with len' website - cheers

[@spasenachevski1993]

thank you very much :-)

[@kisaraneko4524]

LMFAO "painted in white acrylic and the other one I didnt know what it was, maybe it was from my printer..." hahaha! You Sir are the best!!

[@swarnlata4974]

Beautiful

[@loubnalina2293]

amazing ur soo talented ! I am a beginner artist and u really inspire me ! Do u have any tips ? Thank you

[@lenhend]

My paintwithlen website has about 6 pages of tips for you.

[@johnnymartini4989]

Amazing, you are the best!

[@lolwut6041]

Wow, it's so beautiful. I'll definitely try to paint this soon! :D

[@emilmomsen240]

You are so great Len, i really enjoy watching your videos, I wish you were my grandad :D

[@rainmaker7122]

Great painting!! Thankyou.

[@MarieMandolin]

Nice black and white Len. Thanks. Marie Mandolin

[@zealiscool2]

Incredible

[@sureshshenoy6393]

Beautiful créations

[@Towl35]

hey Len can you use that painting as an underpainting and glaze colors over it? if so can u demonstrate?

[@lenhend]

+malcolm wiseman Hi Malcolm - I think you could do that, maybe with transparent colors in the background and a bit more solid in the foreground. I might try it but can't say when - am setting up for live streaming and might get a lot done that way - might be a week or so - lot of work

[@anideedo4393]

thank you so much! these thecnics are very very useful!! :)

[@owens711]

Amazing stuff

[@geetanjalirai7676]

fabulous.

[@canonnavarone3278]

tres beau merci

[@Jingles466]

this is just great!

[@youngwang9874]

Hi Len, that is so cool. Love it, I am wondering what type of paint you used for the black and white color? Thanks!

[@barbaramendez5883]

Love it

[@liz9551]

Your painting is great ！ Ｉlike it ! Thank you !

[@shanenephilim2727]

I'm about to start my first black and white canvas, I came here for tips and inspiration, wish me luck

[@lenhend]

Good luck Shane.

[@heliosium]

Precioso. Gracias, Maestro !

[@twin65a]

Beautiful painting & a great lesson! What were you painting on? It didn't appear to be canvas.

[@lenhend]

I always paint on canvas. Prepared artist canvas, I buy it by the meter.

[@cherrylebee4229]

Thank you for this!

[@WarmasterPainting]

Great video, thanks.

[@gus1966]

as usual great job

[@anakatana4970]

Very nice, thank you...

[@amandareicha5065]

Lovely! 💕😄

[@scootmcgoot570]

Do you thin your paint with water? My acrylic is thick as toothpaste and doesnt work like yours does. What kind of brush for tree foliage and clouds?

[@lenhend]

Scoot - this painting is unusual, I used a thin paint for the black - didn't have enough black paint so I added ink. Usually I don't thin the paint and it is like toothpaste. You can thin it with water for acrylics and kerosene for oils. If your colors are of all the same consistency all is ok but if you undercoat is thin and other paint is thick the brush will pick up the undercoat instead of laying paint over it. Brush - round hog bristle - if not available use a small house painting brush and trim it with scissors Much information on PaintwithLen dot com.

[@robertstevens6983]

Very talented, this will help me a bit I'm sure of it. Thanks. Subscribing and thumbs up :)

[@Dana16531]

i have got loads of them and i would like to make a liquid oil paint.how can i liquify oil paint?

[@lenhend]

I would add a little kerosene.

[@Handle-my-thoughts]

i just loved it

[@lenhend]

Sorry Robert - I have never used water soluble oils. I do believe you can use them with my painting techniques

[@shaoyinglow9505]

Thanks for your wonderful and very inspiring videos, Len. You made painting look so easy and you also showed that each painting is achievable in such a short time. I hope to be able to paint as quickly and as well as you one day. And I love all your paintings! Thanks for sharing them! :-)

[@elizabethmcewan7906]

I can't believe how easy it was to follow your tutorials and paint my first painting ..... Looking forward to the next one .... Thank you Len

[@dominiqueterriendomart44]

bonjour, je trouve vos paysages vraiment superbe. je voudrais simplement savoir si vos paysages sont vraiment imaginatif où c'est des paysages que vous avez déjà vue et que vous lès avez garder en tête d’ailleurs pour ma première huile sur toile j'ai pris comme tutoriel, une de vos toiles n°21 et que tout le monde à aimer cette toile c'est que pour ma première huile elle est pas trop mal réussi j'étais assez comptent de moi.... merci!!!!

[@lenhend]

dominique terrien they are made up (imaginary) from places I remember.

[@lenhend]

I can send you a free download - need your email address - my email address easy to find google len hend contact and remind me of what you need

[@WanderleiSilva29]

is this acrylic paint? How is it so watery? are you supposed to add water to acrylics?

[@kristinevans3230]

amazing

[@bertmurillo1535]

Len why you use that black liquid instead of regular acrylic or oil paint?

[@lenhend]

I didn't have enough black paint and I wanted to make the video

[@andreamcgahan5545]

I'm just asking what do you do when the paint runs under the masking tape? I have had that happen to me when painting. Thank you.

[@lenhend]

+Andrea McGahan Andrew this doesn't happen with thicker paint - my paint is about as thick as toothpaste and when I hold the palette vertical the paint does not run. You rub the masking tape on hard and see if that helps - cheers

[@andreamcgahan5545]

Thanks!! Cheers

[@rajubiradar3441]

sir really great

[@theresazohar8146]

What kind of paint is he using?

[@theartdreamer6840]

May I ask what is the black liquid your using and how to mix it

[@lenhend]

It was some black ink that came from the discharge bottle in the back of my printer, mixed with a little water and some black paint I had for backdrops - you could use any water based black paint as long as it is not too runny