Oil Painting: Mastering Dimensional Realism with Helen Van Wyk's Five Tone Values Technique

Unlock the secrets to creating stunningly realistic paintings with Helen Van Wyk's proven technique. In this lesson, Helen breaks down her unique painting equation: 5S (Five Steps) + 5T (Five Tone Values) = DR (Dimensional Realism). Follow along as she demonstrates how to apply these concepts to achieve depth and dimension on a flat canvas.
What You'll Learn:
The Five Tone Values: Body Tone, Body Shadow, Cast Shadow, Body Reflection and Highlight.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Understand the five steps to incorporate these tone values into your paintings.
Gain insights on how to observe and replicate light and shadow in your own work.
Why This Matters:
Dimensional realism is the key to making your paintings come alive. By mastering these five tone values, you'll be able to create the illusion of depth, making your subjects pop off the canvas.
Share this video with fellow artists who are looking to enhance their painting skills. Dive into the world of dimensional realism and take your artwork to the next level with Helen Van Wyk's expert guidance.
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[@HappyVacationer]

Thank you so much for letting us continue to enjoy her teaching. She was an amazing painter and teacher. I’ve missed seeing her work!!!

[@John-mz8rj]

Nice job of the life painting.

[@Gloria-qy3dd]

Water minerals causes that,water evaporates through clay.Great lessons.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Glad to hear you're enjoying Helen's lessons. And thanks for the info about the minerals at 19:45 in the video. Very interesting.

[@veronikababonics1839]

You are amazing!!! Have a great day. ❤

[@Toqueville2023]

I love watching these for the most practical reason. And seeing her lesson in reality looking exactly as she describes. The 5 tones absolutely make

[@HelenVanWyk]

Helen's approach to the five tone values in painting really brings out the depth and richness in the subject. It's great to hear you appreciate her techniques.

[@deb533]

Was introduced to HVW back in the 1990's on PBS. Learned a great deal from her and she had a pleasant personality. Hope to meet you soon HVW, I wonder what you're up to in Heaven...

[@jultolentino7515]

She's gifted by sharing her knowledge.thank you

[@DivaJan]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts. Helen's teachings have truly touched so many lives, and it's wonderful to hear how much she meant to you. Whatever challenges you may be facing, please know that you are not alone. Art has a way of bringing comfort and inspiration, and I hope you continue to find joy in Helen’s lessons. Stay strong and take care.

[@melianna999]

Excellent teacher.

[@SteveL2012]

Wow, the Della robbia painting is proof of the formula. Amazing. ❤

[@HelenVanWyk]

Excellent observation. It does look 3D. Thanks.

[@Toqueville2023]

Thank you, Helen!

[@Mark-wx7vp]

Thanks a bunch. I really enjoy learning from her !

[@HelenVanWyk]

That's great to hear. Many more of Helen's lessons to come. Thanks for watching.

[@blessOTMA]

Love Helen! Thank you for posting these videos!

[@HelenVanWyk]

Your welcome and thanks for your continued support.

[@jordanmatthew6315]

Next, i wanna know how she makes her soup - i am curious now.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Please don't be disappointed but there never was a soup lesson. Just top-notch oil painting lessons. In fact, in one of her last lessons, she mentioned she doesn't know how to make soup. Purely speculation, but the soup mention might have been a metaphor for her comprehensive and nurturing approach to teaching painting, suggesting that her lessons were as comforting and fulfilling as a homemade soup. It could have been just her way of adding a touch of humor and warmth to her teaching stvle. Please enjoy Helen's other lessons. I don't think you will be disappointed. Thanks for watching.

[@deb533]

Ah yes, Helen's soups, I bet she made awesome soups 😄

[@blessOTMA]

@@HelenVanWyk " In fact, in one of her last lessons, she mentioned she doesn't know how to make soup. " I remember that! 😂

[@gpcttech]

❤

[@raksharky]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@59jaguar]

How about a portrait painting session with Helen? Thanks

[@HelenVanWyk]

Thanks for the suggestion. Helen produced many lessons on portraiture painting, one will be selected.

[@williamroberts1819]

She just a bad ass.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Yes, her knowledge and teaching style are impressive. She has a cleverness about her, although you sometimes have to listen carefully to catch it. Thanks for the support, it's appreciated.

[@abrahamhunterart2318]

I’m kind of transfixed by what kind of brush she’s using? I don’t think it’s a sable. Does anyone know or have any guesses?

[@HelenVanWyk]

@abrahamhunterart2318 In another lesson, here is Helen making reference to the type of brush she is using: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iquaZHV-asegatU Here she says "Yes, I use a sable brush."

[@samirsabri1672]

Hello..does this rule (5 tone) apply about any subjects or only the still life subject…thank you 🙏💐

[@HelenVanWyk]

Unfortunately, since Helen passed away in 1994, a direct answer from her is not possible. However, referring to Helen's commentary from this lesson around 03:00, the guidance she is giving is basically that yes, the 5 tones can be applied to any subject matter with various progressions. Here is the excerpt: "According to the effect that you want dictates how carefully you paint in these body tones. But nevertheless, that's basically what I do to begin with. They may take on the shape of someone's chin, or it may take on the shape of a tree. May take on the shape of... well... anything. Because I see everything in this world in five tones...and pretty much do them in five steps. The progression of application may change." So it sounds more like guidance than a rule. I hope this helps. Helen has other lessons that talk about the 5 tone values and perhaps those can give you a little more insight into her thinking.

[@DivaJan]

Those 5 tones most definitely apply to portrait, still life and landscape. Actually to anything you do not want to appear as laying "flat" on the canvas.

[@samirsabri1672]

@@HelenVanWyk Good evening: Honestly at first I did not konw that Helen had died…and after l learn that, every time l watched her videos ..l felt bitterness and extreme sadness over her passing💔l pray to God Almighty to have mercy on her and admit her into paradise…🤲💐💐💐thank you so much to your answer…🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@blessOTMA]

@@samirsabri1672 It's always amazing to think Helen passed 30 years ago because she had... and has, a timeless, immediate quality. A wonderful person.

[@veral8979]

❤😊🙏💖

[@Matlacha_Painter]

Ah ha! That’s how it’s done ! Those are not real flower pots…. I Can tell…(I am subscribed)😊

[@HelenVanWyk]

Thanks for the comments and for supporting the channel; it is appreciated.