My favorite underpainting technique | How I start my low-key paintings

In this video I share my favorite underpainting technique for nighttime scenes or other low-key paintings. This is how I start my low-key paintings and works particularly well when trying to capture the glow of nighttime lights.
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[@danleathers267]

Thanks for another great video! This is a process I look forward to trying in the near future. Thanks for taking the time to share!

[@christinakentart]

Awesome! Glad you liked it. Happy painting :)

[@Rochestergrad.74]

Love the technique videos. Yes, very helpful!! 🌟

[@christinakentart]

Awesome, glad you found it helpful!

[@hotlineoperator]

Nice technique, I have not seen this before.

[@christinakentart]

Thank you!

[@sylvainst-pierre8725]

Pretty cool. Thanks for the tips.

[@christinakentart]

That's a great mindset! Also I'll be sharing more about the residency in the coming weeks :)

[@evetrue2615]

Very nice for the glowing effect! It's like an inverted notan. I feel you with not wanting to cover up the underpainting. It could be interesting to experiment with more layers of this subtractive technique to bring in other tones of color rather than with a brush!

[@christinakentart]

Thank you! Yeah I think that could work quite nicely :)

[@evetrue2615]

@@christinakentart Thank you for the inspiration!

[@douglasriddle6447]

Great video. Really like nocturnes. Have you ever tried makeup sponges? They are foam and wedge shaped, so you can use the pointed edge to lift off precise lines.

[@christinakentart]

Thanks Doug! No, I haven't however I think those would work great for this.

[@rosaphx]

My old neighborhood! Lovely painting!

[@christinakentart]

Oh cool! It's a great neighborhood :) and thank you!

[@andysdestination8671]

That’s a lot of great points about this painting. Nicely done. 😎😎😎🔥🔥🔥

[@christinakentart]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

Christina, this is an excelente and detailed video! Thanks for sharing your process, great reference you are using. So, before you begin your underpainting, your panel has already been painted with yellow, do you recommend to do the same or just begin with raw umber? All the best for you and continue your journey! Looks great! Your videos are so inspiring. ❤❤❤

[@christinakentart]

Thanks! So glad you liked the video. This method actually works best with a white panel. I would have used that instead but I didn't have any on hand haha.

[@didgeridooblue]

I use Q-tips for the fine detail.

[@christinakentart]

Oh that's a great idea!

[@ieraj7428]

Great job-:-)

[@christinakentart]

Thank you!

[@AlamPainting]

Wow lukisan anda sangat indah anda pelukis yang hebat 👍👍.

[@anyajohnson4471]

Really important to wear gloves with any technique that brings you into contact with pigment or solvents.

[@christinakentart]

So true! Thanks for the reminder.