I Walk You Through How I Keep My OIL PAINTING From Looking FLAT by Building FORM

[@claires9100]

I like this method because it is like a mental ride along with you. We can see what's going on inside your head instead of just what you produce.

[@keepersofthegrid]

I’ve learned 100x more from your channel than all the painting channels I’ve subbed to. Yours is my favorite 🙏

[@paintcoach]

Thank you so much 😀

[@markhamilton7291]

This is so much more useful than watching high-speed video of someone painting where you can't even see what the artist is doing.

[@jamesb2059]

Another excellent and very helpful video. You show clearly that a good painter cannot be impatient,

[@caveman3744]

i like and prefer this type of step-by-step painting videos

[@charlesng7942]

Thanks Chris, I think this format is more instructive: the step by step explanation is great. The flip side is that this is more intense, and I guess I like to occasionally see the more relaxed timelapse video.

[@lisa-gayle9939]

Oh yeah…your videos just keep getting better and better! I love this way of teaching! ❤️

[@paintcoach]

Thank you so much!

[@honeygirlsapiary]

Love the cow paintings! Tons of them and hay bales in East Texas to paint! I like when the cows walk into the ponds and all you see is their head and back…maybe some of their shoulder and hip.

[@Lisa-qt7pw]

Love this format! It makes it much easier to understand your process when you do the stills with photoshop overtop 👍

[@paintcoach]

Glad you like it!

[@breathingart]

I love this new format! Much easier to understand~

[@edwardmemwah1610]

This new format is an improvement as far as driving home your explanations. The still photos clearly highlight your points. Please also continue posting vids of you painting because that's very helpful to see, too!

[@PaintingWithYovette]

This was so much more helpful Chris, thank you for making it easier to understand!

[@NoDictaorsAllowed]

Chris can you post your VERY 1st painting. Also post the 1st painting you sold. Enjoying the classical background music in your tutorials. I have no idea why I started painting. I struggle drawing stick figures. I have done your pear and almost done with the cow you have here. I’m blown away that I am ACTUALLY doing this. I’m in tears. Thanks for letting me tap my inner artist!

[@nouchkadevries4659]

I loooove these kind of videos. such clear examples and explanations! subscribed and hope to see more of these cool step by step videos from u soon! p.s. the cow turned out beautifully, popping colors! :D

[@Molly-w7e]

I found this really helpful. Love to see more of this type of learning. Thank you so much.

[@gloria9351]

I like this format - very helpful to understand your process and thinking; I could follow along and see how the figure was building. But I have to add that seeing your brushwork is also very important to me. It helps to see how you got that shape on your canvas.

[@ericdavenport6706]

Yes, I like this format. Discussing to this depth the process of adding color in decreasing amounts builds dimension is a great concept to reinforce. The application of this principle has broad application. Further, it doesn't hurt that we raise cattle so will use this YT again as I paint our bovine subjects. Thanks.

[@user-eh7lb2vs3t]

Thank you Chris, for simplifying oilpainting, so I can get better...faster 😀

[@demanding_leo]

Ive gotten made fun off cause i paint a lot if cows, so seeing you paint a cow was actually really enjoyable and meant a lot to me. Thank you for this lesson it's gonna be super beneficial for all my future cow paintings :)

[@andresauthor]

This teaching method is awesome and so helpful. The still images really give us time to absorb everything you are showing us. I am going to take your course.

[@huntsail3727]

Great format, loved the clarity of your explanation of how you went from step to step. Great job!.

[@aysek.b.3445]

I like this new video format more clear and easy to navigate through - thank you

[@connormathews7646]

The explanations were awesome, very clear this way but I love watching how you paint so maybe you could try working in a mix of both styles? Love the videos thanks for the painting inspiration!

[@lauraorem1276]

I like the specificity and clarity of the new format. I've been struggling lately and this is helpful. Also that's a very cool cow.

[@gayleswellness2225]

This is very helpful. Both the time lapse and the individual phots help. I really struggle with getting those small, less noticeable values. But seeing how you actually see the small shapes and then adding in a different value helps a lot.

[@TexasTom46]

Really clear presentation. Breaking it down to steps like this works quite well to enhance the clarity of your already clear explanations. You are truly growing as a teacher. Thank you for your generosity.

[@alibannister]

This is really helpful, thank you. Thank you for always looking for better ways to help us.

[@Robocop-qe7le]

wow, this is really helpful and explained well and to the point; the cow looks great, love the brushstrokes

[@paintcoach]

Thanks so much!

[@shaulyfriedland4244]

@@paintcoach Maybe think about putting a timelapes between each still frame so we can see the process, just a kick one and then continue the same method

[@lisapelino6618]

I found this example and discussion extremely helpful! Subconsciously I know these things but having you talk about it and explain it all brought it to the forefront of my mind to pay closer attention to this as I paint.

[@rebeccanewberry3176]

Loved this video. I struggle with color a lot. I didn't see the greens and yellows in the shadows until you pointed it out. Also, how do you know when you've got enough layers? As I was watching the video I thought "wow, that looks so much better". Then you'd add even more. How do you know when to stop? Thanks for all the lessons 👍

[@saejingoore242]

I like this way but I also feel like seeing the way you pint on the time lapse is a big part of the learning, mainly because I struggle a lot on how to do brushwork, maybe if you tried to combine both ways it would be great ! In anyways I love you and your channel, you're my favorite artist and almost 100% of what I know on oil painting is thanks to you, keep the great work ! :)

[@zulfadhlighaniart8662]

Wow..so beautiful...😄😄👍keep it up coach

[@susanwong6471]

Yeah, I like this format, so informative, especially helpful is the red outline of what to look out for, with the clear narrative- this is gold !!!! Love it 🥰 would be even better if the reference photo can be downloaded for us to replicate your teaching ❤️

[@lolly5453]

I love seeing how you build these portraits etc. I mean, you make it look far too easy (I am currently working on a cow portrait too and only WISH I could approach it more like you have here!) but I am starting to work your techniques into my own work and getting better results. 🙏🏼😊🎨 I’m learning! Thank u.

[@robertosiqueiros]

Liked it, you´re explaining thing better every time

[@bellischubert8747]

I really like this format 🙌🏼 thank you so much. It’s very helpful 😬

[@thomasbroderick6388]

Thanks Coach. That was really fun to watch. You are an inspiration . Think I'll go apply some pigment.

[@dianehoweart6084]

This is brilliant and really helpful. It might be a good idea to add in a really speeded up version of the painting from start to finish at the end as it would really add that little extra knowledge seeing you paint it too.

[@Mach2nz]

yes thanks, very good information. I look forward to more of your videos. Love cows!

[@blackandwhite1756]

i love the explanations but i love to actually see you paint even more (even thought it was mostly time lapsed).

[@lopezelba1]

That painting! Absolutely lovely❤️. For me this way of explaining was extremely helpful, I struggle with format and accurate placement and understanding the "how to". So though I find that watching you paint soothes me, I particularly enjoyed this style more for actual instruction and learning purposes.

[@janetsteckler9784]

Thank you ,Chris! I like this new method . Lots of Instruction in such a short time! Awesome!

[@katherinelove7358]

Love the new format! Very informative. I struggle with understanding the many light sources and their temperature relationships. Thanks so much

[@claudinedufour]

Like it. It help me about your mental process. You could do a mix between this kind of video and the classic one. Thank you so much for sharring.

[@aliciawoodward2289]

I enjoyed it! The painting is great! I enjoy all of your videos!!

[@lolly5453]

As a new subscriber, your channel has come along at a perfect time for me, and I’m finding your advice so helpful. Stuff I’ve wanted to learn, hoped someone would teach for a while, and finally YOU have! Thank you. 🙏🏼 You got a new fan!! 😍

[@gortwein]

I like this format a lot. Thanks.

[@sueuelk1020]

I like this method and your explanations with all the details are really valuable to me. Thank you

[@misspetite9285]

Such a great video and painting too. Thank you so much for this!

[@bengarzastudios]

Great video. I like the format and your explanations.

[@blackcat138]

Best online paint coach!

[@lindastevenson6642]

thank you hun you are a amazing teacher

[@Cosbonnie]

Awesome video, I actually got what you were saying better this way.thanks.

[@kinklee]

Good format Chris, seems much more informative even though the others are great this works really well. Thanks for all your efforts

[@andradegilmar]

Thank you! This video is very informative and helpful

[@Maria-vz1sm]

Really good video. Just what I needed.

[@weronikagrzesiuk591]

This is so amazing, the explanation is just perfect, thank you!!!

[@seahorse5689]

This was a super helpful tutorial. Great job, as usual.

[@VicBxxx]

You is the main man ! Thanks again - love it!!!!!

[@paintcoach]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@deeburks]

Well I loved this...great explanation with photoshop....BUT I also love the time lapse. So maybe just add this type of vid to your rotation instead of choosing one or the other.

[@paintingsofwaves_mikewoning]

Definately liked this! For me the hard part is to see the second, third, fourth step of (big) shapes. The first is clear: dark values vs light but as you progress, I find it harder to see why you paint a certain shape as one shape. I think it might be helpful if you could sometimes show where the shape is in the reference but more importantly, explain why you see it as one shape. Again, for me I go from big clear, well defined shapes straight to shapes I actually see... I feel part of what you do is not always: what do we see but more defining value planes because that makes sense/ follows the form. PS later on I start finding my feet again with the shapes you put in but it's those steps in between that I find hard to follow. THanks for the instructive vid as always! Great work, love your channel

[@megangrogg9164]

This was extremely helpful!

[@whoateallmypotatoes6202]

I think it would be really useful if you did both. Like maybe put a super tiny time lapse in the corner of the screen so we can still see the brushstrokes and your process while still getting the basic breakdown that you’re doing here. Either way I love your work. Could you link the reference photo?

[@las174]

This is a great method, especially when we can see the step just previous down in the left corner. Without that, it would be a lot harder to see the progression. Very good tutorial.

[@rudyadnan1445]

Thank you ❤️👏

[@carolinel2088]

Very helpful, thanks

[@nancygcook9787]

Good format

[@giusartdrawings]

Very good tutorial, the explanation is easy to apply. Thank you my friend, new subscriber here and it's pleasure to follow your channel.

[@suehill5388]

Love it 😊

[@justfreedude]

awesome explanation, thank you! Question--are you painting wet on wet or are you letting it dry between layers?

[@scotteurich2376]

Great video, hey what lights are you using on your canvas?

[@lunadargent5292]

I’m one of those weirdos who sees value in both formats, and since I’m currently in sponge mode I’m happy to soak up any knowledge you want to dish out LOL. 👍🏻😃👏🏻

[@jeanetta59]

Thanks!

[@ankonkhan7981]

This was amazing,,,and I am just a beginner and all your tips, tutorials and explanations are very much helpful for me and I have a question! should I paint still life more, focusing on light and shadow? if not than what should I paint as a beginner

[@crmfineart]

Yes lots of still lifes. This will help understanding Visual elements Paint in black&white, blue & white, black-blue white This will get you going on figuring out tonal values. Without these there is no point in painting realism. Copy the works of other artists. This way you can get ideas on how to approach a subject. Use pinterest app for paintings of other painters. Checkout David leffel videos

[@peterwillems8721]

Your new teaching method is thé best by far Only ... can you indicate more clearly whére to look exactly what you are talking about: I often kind of 'lost it' for a few secs when you were changing subject Of course, I can (and wíll for sure) repeat untill I get your message immediately but that takes (unnecessary) time ... Just say clearly where to look when you change subject. But this is only a very small problem, this is normal when beginning something new... Overall: definitely thé best method ever: very, very instructive, Thanks a lot Chris

[@julienielsen3746]

I like cow paintings. I'm working on a goat painting. Good video.

[@janstanderart8058]

Would you mind if I linked your page to folks who ask how to questions. I'm not a teacher by any means. You explain it beautifully.

[@paintcoach]

Sure!

[@kermit3194]

It your easel from the Draw Mix Paint guy?

[@hasan28234]

You are the kind of artist i may go to their patrion and subscribe, alot of the "biggest" names i saw on youtube just handwave and they are so careful to not give any piece of premium advice, ruining the learning curve for thousends of ppl just for a bussenss model they are trying to create.

[@lauraorem1276]

PS. I got my Rosemary & Co. brushes, and I love them.

[@ramesh0785]

About 10 min. Perfect timing. Not too much or less.

[@bradad2026]

Like the new format. Maybe thicken the pen line a little and work in more guidance for where we should be looking prior to highlighting what you've done. Nice job.

[@mohammadkholid1520]

I from bali indonesia.. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@evangeliasharp2928]

i like it

[@jenniferkendrick1218]

Great cow

[@mzamansky]

I like this format but I think it would be more helpful to have a bit more info on the color - for example you say "a light green" but I think it would be more helpful to say "a mix of......"

[@zhaorigion6673]

I do like this cow painting, would you like to sell?

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

Me: “Knock knock!!” You: “Who’s there?” Me: “Interrupting cow.” You: “Interru…” Me: “MOOOOOOO!!!”

[@neu-ter]

🤜🤛🙏

[@blackandwhite1756]

"Form" "Wrap your mind around"

[@smitasadhu596]

Liked this method. Speeded up versions are a waste of time and I avoid them.

[@rafalmohammed902]

Can you please put a translation of the Arabic language I really appreciate your efforts to teach us, but there are some words I can't understand🤎✨

[@Surai00]

I love the videos Ian Roberts is doing right now, but he talks in a way that makes me lose my grasp on what he's saying. I'm not saying he's boring, but your videos are similar in quality and markedly more exciting.

[@TWEETA86]

Can't enjoy the process cause i hate feeling like I'm wasting materials that aren't as cheap as people think. It all adds up over time

[@scotts6702]

holy C..., naw, too easy

[@KpxUrz5745]

The purpose of a painting is to express the ideas, personality, even idiosynchracies of the artist: in other words, "content", not to render a characterless photograph. This is why I take issue with this channel.

[@claygreen4723]

Then don't watch this channel.

[@KpxUrz5745]

@@claygreen4723 That's the obvious suggestion. I am very interested in art, so a lot of videos about painting show up. I see quite a few just to see what passes for art instruction these days. Unfortunately, most of these "teachers" really do not know much, certainly not as much as they think they do. My suggestion to all art students is to look for better teachers, and the best ones are in the museums, not here on youtube.

[@trinaah7249]

@@KpxUrz5745 art is subjective. There are Bob Ross paintings at the Smithsonian, take that art snobs!

[@KpxUrz5745]

@@trinaah7249 Haha. The Smithsonian is not the Metropolitan or the Uffizi. Many people like Bob Ross but he knew nothing about painting.

[@trinaah7249]

@@KpxUrz5745 and neither do you from the sound of it, why don’t you heed your own advice and go to a museum, leave KZbin to us simple folks that take value from these free and accessible lessons.

[@jjwaltz7043]

I do not like this new way

[@tonycoyne9676]

I like it