Quick Tip 178 - Transparencies and Glazings

Artist/Art Teacher Dianne Mize addresses two questions in this weeks Quick Tip. One quick tip on the different paint transparencies and one quick tip on using glazings.

[@borealiswan2363]

Thanks Dianne, the best demo of what glazes do, the best description of what they are useful for. I've had teachers, graduates from the NY academy, who weren't able to explain this process nearly as clearly as you demonstrate in this by now 'longer' tip. In fact, theirs was confusing intellectual mumbojumbo. You've got the pedagogy, the skill to present complexity as cohesive. Wish I could hit 10 thumbs up !! 💃👍👍👍🙌high 10 !

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wow! Thanks for that. I like "high 10"!

[@tracyhickman1359]

Montreal Artlive SO AGREE!!

[@sunbee33]

yes, I second your praise for Dianne.

[@debbiejohnson2789]

I learned nothing at university from any teachers. I have learned more from Dianne in a short time than all the years I spent there. I learned from other colleagues than from anyone. She is so nice to give these lessons.

[@borealiswan2363]

@@debbiejohnson2789 Yes, definitely one of the best on YT, concise yet clear

[@karenhoward303]

Your depth of knowledge is amazing! So generous of you to share it with us. Your art students must have loved you!!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for that, Karen.

[@elizabethshannon24]

Super stuff! Thanks again and again and again.

[@AzureSymbiote]

The final tip regarding opaque light dispersing via glaze... I had never thought of that. Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@CHARICEFAVORITES]

Diane: Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge/experience with us all. I have so much to learn and you are the best source of information I have found. Please know how much I appreciate what you do. How very kind of you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Ah thanks, Pat.

[@nazaninlabafian675]

This is the best teaching about glazing.👏👏👏🌹

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@GayRocker81]

If you don't mind me saying, ma"am... ...that you're one hell of a teacher! ...just the amount of detaIl in explanation goes far beyond any other art video on KZbin..(that I'VE noticed, at least) ...thank you so much, and please keep on going! 😁

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wow, thank you!

[@kevinjones7777]

Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge, it is just as important to me to know how to apply paint as it is to know why different paints, brushes and mediums respond the way that they do.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome! Yes, the technique is of utmost importance.

[@Sinatra65Dion60]

You are the best Dianne, I learn so much with your tips, always a plaisure to watch your video.

[@devandestudios128]

"Plaisure" like Khan on Star Trek, The Wrath of Khan?

[@quelizabeth2]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Greetings from Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico 🇲🇽

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Our pleasure!

[@jackigrant1535]

Thank you so much for this Quick Tip on Glazing. I am enjoying several of your Quick Tip videos while this corona virus has us so confined. Good time to learn new techniques!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Jacki. I hope we have enough here to keep you occupied while we are all sequestered.

[@abigailhumes4608]

Again Thank you. I never knew the concept. I am a beginner, but now I am equipped with a tidbit of knowledge to use. Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WaynesWorldStudioVancouver]

This is why oil painting looks life like with the light rays transmitted into the painting, thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching and for being a subscriber.

[@jeanshadel1781]

where have you been all my life, thank you so much!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@tempopraviver6462]

Thank you Dianne for sharing your knowledge with us. You are a great teacher!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for that.

[@user-jd2le4do2m]

Very well explained indeed ! Thank you so much! A pleasure to watch and listen to!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@joanistotler8804]

Thanks, Dianne - having you illustrate that about the glazes and especially the opaque colors really does answer it my question!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great.

[@michellebedderson5772]

So clear and precise ! Love the way you explain methods

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@artscoolwithdenis3146]

I love your way of teaching. Amazing

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you! 😃

[@nikkiswenson54]

Thank you so much for your time and talent!! You are so knowledgeable!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's a pleasure.

[@barbarakemp8630]

Thank you so much . You explain things so well. I have learnt more from you in the two videos I have watched than from many art teachers. Can’t wait to get my paints out again. Bless you. 🌺

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

There's no better time than now! Thanks for watching.

[@gennydavidsonsmith85]

Brilliant explanation Dianne. Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@aedcetera3583]

Favourite youtuber💕💕💕 thank you Diane!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yay! Thank you!

[@ssmith1896]

Wonderful and succinct explanation of the topic! Thank you for doing these videos!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@caciamasser2943]

Thank you Dianne. You are so helpful. Your lessons are so clear.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you. I enjoy doing these.

[@valerievictoria7622]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. You are a treat to learn from.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I appreciate that!

[@mikep6843]

That was so very enjoyable - thank you for sharing your repertoire of knowledge.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure!

[@galathoughtart]

I am enjoying your tutorials immensely! Not only the quick demonstrations of techniques, but your wonderful voice!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@margaretannewalker57]

Thank you so much, Dianne! Your instruction is so clear and straightforward - just what I have been searching for. I am so happy to have found your videos, and look forward to exploring your site.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful. Welcome aboard.

[@WaSiLLy63]

I didn't know! Thank you, Dianne! Very clear and useful. I stand beside Montreal Artllive (8 month ago message) who said what I couldn't quite put it into own words. :)

[@parthupadhye]

I enjoy watching your videos. You are calm, pleasant and not rushing through the content. And of course very informative. Thanks.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. I'm delighted you're enjoying these.

[@muhlenstedt]

Wow! This was great information in a nutshell and for an artist that does not paint with glazing you are pretty good at showing and talking about it.Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's good to know about a wide range of techniques whether we use them or not. Thanks for watching.

[@denisemangan1413]

Thankyou for your preliminary teachings on glazing techniques. You are amazing in your method of teaching art theory. You love art and it shows

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@katehobbs2008]

Thank you Diane. I love the soft richness of many layers of glazing, but have been finding my way. This helped.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great!

[@tanyaweaver7445]

Thank you so much Dianne, you are a fabulous and generous teacher.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you so much!

[@sonaltrivedi8671]

Thank you Dianne,very crucial information with detailed demonstration and patience ,like the way you explain.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@stephenfularz7573]

You explained glazing opaque and transparent very well.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@jamiesherman8164]

You’re terrific! Many thanks for all your tips 😃

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome! It's a pleasure doing these.

[@mariacassinello9277]

Gracias! I really enjoy your classes. Big hug from Madrid

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. Hugs back from north Georgia, USA.

[@sunbee33]

gosh Dianne, I am very thankful for all your helpful quick tips. You explain everything very well for us novices. A1 teacher!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure to help give clarity.

[@vivaldoferreira42]

Excellent teaching skills. This is the best explanation of glazing and options I have heard on youtube. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! Subscribed for sure:-)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching and for subscribing.

[@sfargo5050]

This was very helpful. I tried to do glazing without instruction so I am grateful for this video.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gennydavidsonsmith85]

Thanks Dianne, Such a clear explanation & demonstration.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@stanTrX]

Queen of the Painting!! 👏

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@Morn2moon]

You're BRILLIANT, thank you so much. This is really helpful💖😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're so welcome! And thanks.

[@beritaagesen7333]

Great stuff Dianne. 🤗💐

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@trangtraiq-farm6657]

You are amazing teacher. Thanks a lot all of your lession helps me a lot

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you. It's a pleasure to share these.

[@debbiejohnson2789]

You are always spot on. Thank you so much

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you!

[@Stebs_Paintings]

Excellent video and very informative, thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@pbhello]

awesome, high-quality information! thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@celiadavid1]

Thank you!! Excellent classes!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure, and thanks.

[@oliviaharks182]

This is such a great video, thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@lacasa3514]

Thank you Dianne, you rock.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@sasc9142]

This was so helpful! Definitely going to try glazing in my next painting :))

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Have fun!

[@AirArtStudiosOfficial]

You are such a great and generous teacher.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@AirArtStudiosOfficial]

In the Studio Art Instruction and I love the way you say ValYA ❤️❤️

[@austinstubblefield9907]

Extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@MsVivian99]

Wow! Fascinating

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@alanclarke5339]

Thank you Dianne .

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@gerdavogel5287]

Thank you for your quick tips, Dianne. Yours is my go-to channel when I need a refresher or have to explain something I can’t quite remember. I love your phonetic spelling of ‘grisaille’ , but how many would have the slightest idea what that means or how to pronounce it? Must be a generational thing! Anyway, thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Thanks for making these your go-to.

[@janetgeist8505]

Thank you for this video...very informative.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Always a pleasure.

[@Sira_Ahmed]

Thanks very much ma'am your videos are so helpful and joyful

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure 😊

[@hughtempleton8640]

Brilliant video thanks for sharing ❤

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@danielehallal3637]

Amazing video! Thank you very much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@johnnyberg9008]

Thank you nice work very well done!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you too!

[@lauraorem1276]

This is so helpful. Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're so welcome!

[@adamsaoud7191]

beautiful video thank u so much

[@jjroseknows777]

Thank you. Very good lessson.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@yiamarieabejuro8293]

I love it!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@mamtawalke4512]

Wonderful explanation..thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks! My pleasure.

[@artriot4758]

That was great. Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@irinatsernikova3043]

So helpful! Thank you so much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're so welcome!

[@oldgamerchick]

Wowzer another awesome video. I'm in what we used say "in hog heaven" 😆. Thank you for another fantastic video on glazing and transparent colors. Ms Michal I sign this way because I don't do much gaming Any more cause it's no fun without my running partner. Actually I'm into fossil and pretty rock hunting. 🙃☕🙏💖🇺🇸

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@celesteadeanes4478]

thank you very much, you are kind to share. Especially now.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure!

[@lynntaylor3894]

Thanks! I’ve been looking for a course on glazing!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Have fun with it.

[@rezahosseinzadehnasser993]

Thank you very much.

[@victoriacamargo6225]

Querida maestra que hermoso como transmite su sabiduria no se ingles pero algo me queda. Mi eterna gratitud desde colombia

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Gracias por tu comentario.

[@toequantumspace]

Great lesson thank you!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching, Tom.

[@shabashabadoo3899]

Great lesson, thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure!

[@wilmakerstholt699]

I agree totaly a lot of thanks from the Netherlands

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching. I love the Netherlands!

[@lindas.martin2806]

Greattips on glazing mediums!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@juliebenei6545]

great teacher

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@BJones-yw4dd]

Hi Dianne - I don't know if you will see this, as this is an old Q.T. But I wanted to say two things: 1) THANK YOU for your generous sharing of your time and immense expertise here! 2) What say you to the (seemingly many) "serious" painters out there who loudly scorn the use of acrylic grounds under oils as "non-archival" and thus a 100% NO-GO?? I understand the wish and the use of so-called “best practices” to allow our paintings to "survive" as long as possible. But I personally find such high-brow contempt for the common practice of painting with oils over gesso + acrylics unfair and overly “precious". In my book, to insist that my paintings must be pristinely preserved for many centuries is unrealistic & egotistical. No painting lasts forever and the so-called Masters generally had no idea that they would become famous centuries later either…. That’s just my two-cents’ worth. What are your thoughts on the matter?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

To begin with, those who claim that acrylic grounds will not survive time are dead wrong. Historically, painters have experimented with all sorts of grounds. Many have survived over centuries, others (such as some Leonardo experimented with) started falling apart immediately. Science has brought painting materials a long way. I object to any kind of dogma for the sake of itself. I do believe that we should use materials in such a way that our work holds together because we don't want it to fall apart once sold. But there's enough scientific information available to us today that informs us of what works and what doesn't work. For example, we know that acrylic painted over oil will not adhere so that's not a good practice.

[@ztog]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@golanch1]

Thsnk you . You are so helpful.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@kathycrocker3953]

Thank you so much for this tip. I would like to see the differences in using black. Black as a pure color vs. black that has been mixed.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Kathy, you might find it fun to do some experiments where you mix a bit of black into every tube color you work with just to observe the change it makes. The experiment is even richer when you create a value scale from each mixture.

[@gigiscottos]

Thank you Dianne, your wonderful. If learned so much from all your videos and full lessons. Can I ask, I've heard an artist say to use only linseed oil for glazing, is this advisable? Can you Please tell me what is( the brush you used at 9:10) thanks

[@pepeaguilar2205]

Thank you very much for this and every tutorial. I glazed a painting with several coats of liquin original and ivory black and the surface ended up very glossy - is there anything I can do to remedy this? I did this before I saw this awesome tutorial...thank you again Ms. Mize...

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I regret to tell you, but there's no remedy. Liquin does have its downside.

[@KravMagaChennaiTamilNadu]

Thank you!

[@margaretsummers3712]

Hi, Dianne. I'm so glad I found your channel for all the great information. In this tip you talk about Gamsol and linseed oil as a glazing medium. In looking at linseed oils - which one should I use??? The one that is mixable with water, or does it matter? Thanks.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Margaret, never mix oil and water. Any artist grade refined linseed oil will work.

[@BradBreeckMusic]

Thank you!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're welcome!

[@senizmcmullen484]

Thanks Dianne, wonderful as always! I am wondering how, why and where to use glazing process at the of a finished oil painting in order to enhance the various aspects of the piece. Would you please comment on that topic.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Seniz, glazing is not always necessary, mostly if you're using the layering method like Bougeureau used is it a primary technique. Here is a link to an article that explains that: www.virtualartacademy.com/glazing-techniques-in-oil-painting/#When_are_glazing_techniques_in_oil_painting_used

[@manjukhetawat6806]

Thank you very much for your instructional videos which give a deep rooted knowledge enabling to attempt any painting. Could you please tell if we can use different mediums in one oil painting, like linseed oil plus turpentine in lower layers and then liquin for glazing in top layers?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Manju, we have to be careful about that. If a top layer dries before one underneath, there's a risk of the paint cracking.

[@manjukhetawat6806]

Thank you very much.

[@sandraarnold1603]

Thank you so much !!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@amalitaangulo4770]

Thank you so much

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're most welcome

[@swmient]

Excellent.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@jewelldean3775]

Just what I needed thank you so much. I am trying to match colors in photo. A hill of evergreens at high noon. The photo shows blue green the some yellow Blue . You gave much help any thoughts would help. Thanks

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great. The best way to match the colors you are seeing is to first identify the hue, then the value, then the intensity. This sharpens you visual perception as well as makes color mixing fun rather than a struggle.

[@VintageJoBeth]

Wonderful lesson! Can I please ask you, I have used walnut alkyd medium in my painting and I’d like to slightly shade with a glaze, would I use the paint with walnut alkyd to thin it to that transparency? Or liquin.. or a slow dry medium to be safer ?!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I have not used Walnut alkyd so am not familiar with it. I do know it was developed by the M.Graham company to be a solvent-free medium, but I'd need to do more research about it before I could answer your question with any authority.

[@vandeevan]

Wow. Learned so much. Questions: 1 My great great grandfather was a Hudson valley painter. All his paintings have turned dark and the colours have dimmed. Can I use the techniques here to clean them up? I know my grandmother had some restored at some point. so would should try to remove varnish first? 2. I am looking at paintings I did several years ago...before cataract surgery, now the colors look dull and I want to brighten as well as put a glaze on the back ground to have it recede. There was a note not to use neutral color suggestions?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

1.Usually, old paintings turn dark because of their varnish, but some are due to chemistry in inferior or incompatible paints. For removing the varnish safely, follow these instructions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5azi4uKeN-Djtk . Any artist grade mineral spirits will work. Then for applying fresh varnish, follow this guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5rKeYp8q5J2ldk OR this one: vimeo.com/434803650 2. Clean your paintings first with mineral spirits, then rubbing alcohol. Once dry, varnish it. For

[@cindymartel5603]

Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're welcome

[@kathycrocker3953]

Dianne, have you ever used unbleached white (acrylic) instead of Titanium?

[@mard9802]

Did the old masters use linseed oil to dilute their paint for glazing? Excellent demo btw - I've been looking for this info for a while now. Much appreciated!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I assume you're referring to the Italian Renaissance masters such as Titian. His glazing technique is the one that is usually studied these days, although the same limited materials were available to all of them. A good glaze requires that it be thin enough for multiple layers, that it dry as quickly as possible and that it hold its integrity so that one layer will go over another without rewetting it, so the old Masters used forumlas made of an oil, a dryer and a solvent. Linseed oil alone is not thin enough and dries too slowly for glazing. There are multiple forumlas used by the old masters, but one that continued to be used for centuries was varying proportions of Stand oil, damar varish, gum turpentine and cobalt drier.