Oil Painting for Beginners - Basic Techniques + Step by Step Demonstration

[@LenaDanya]

This is an excellent oil painting introduction!! :]

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Thank you so much Lena, it's an honor, I really like your work, and your videos as well... People in the comment section, if you don't know Lena Danya, you have to go there and subscribe to her channel. Great content !

[@arbehufano3233]

ikr lena!

[@UditENG-xi4pu]

wow, its your approved then it must be nice I'm also one of your subscribers .

[@amysbees6686]

Lena is a treasure in the art community, especially her videos!

[@caramelized_rayan6865]

Yeah ,you're totally right Lena !!!

[@gracache]

maybe if i stare long enough, i can absorb some of his painting skills

[@bellesapum9427]

Grace i believe in you

[@zuziajaworska291]

Me too belle😀

[@josephososkie3029]

I agree. It all starts in the “ looking”.

[@millepinon391]

hahahahaha same

[@mikelampt2418]

Moood lmaoo

[@ewwmorons]

Or clean the brush by beat the devil out of it

[@makaiyanorthcott7244]

Putri Wahyuni yes

[@YEAGshark]

That son of a gun!

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

HAHAHAHAHAHA...BOB ROSS SAID SO.....LOL

[@alanataylor5879]

😂

[@thebirds2406]

HAHAHA indeed

[@RanjitinEurope]

To get out of depression, I thought I could teach myself an art. And this is the first learning video ever that I watched about painting. And this this absolutely uplifting and I feel so inspired with this introduction. I am definitely gonna try painting. Thank you so much!!

[@Gnarkill9095]

I hope you've found a way to help yourself. Art can be very cathartic and is a wonderful outlet. The brain gets used to thinking in certain ways and tends to stick to those ways. Read about neuroplasticity, it is the brains ability to make physiological changes which can be influenced via certain behavioral methods. Powerful stuff.

[@chcbba401]

I hope you have beaten it by now if you haven't don't give up or seven think about it.. I love you very very very very VERY much and you matter regardless what everybody or even your own mind says ♥️♥️♥️

[@jeannedarc143]

Same

[@hispanicshovel1485]

@@chcbba401 Speakinh from experience, three months is nowhere near enough time to beat it, but it’s progress

[@Sevren_]

Art straight up gives me depression

[@LetxiaC]

"Oil painting can be simple if you paint simply." Paints an intricate portal to my soul💀

[@aishamahmoud4337]

TIME STAMPS: Is oil painting more complicated? 1:47 Is oil painting toxic? 3:38 What materials do you need? 6:32 How to learn more 9:02 Demonstration 10:28

[@elliotbridge]

Nobody seems to have said it, but thanks a lot! Much appreciated!

[@apolloisnotashirt]

thank you so much

[@animemangfoodzzz8733]

Thanks!

[@marinacano4057]

thanksss

[@kathleandauag8936]

THANK YOU

[@AuriSchnauri]

This has nothing to do with the topic, but this guy is so wholesome and adorable!!

[@gracefin3145]

isn’t he just🥺💞

[@buttersscotch4311]

He has puppy vibes

[@tabithasanders5407]

I literally watched him paint this step by step and still at the end I was like, “how the hell did he do that?” Lol

[@pinkforguys]

same

[@standuser9696]

Same af

[@shannellegschossmann6668]

Same wtf

[@kennethr408]

The work of the hands of a cunning artist.

[@jaesukpogi]

same ong, i know how to draw and shade but i have no idea how to color

[@victorianicodemus5488]

Oil painting is my passion, and yet I know NOTHING about it. I feel in my spirit that THIS IS what I'm meant to do, however I've been looking for a mentor..a person that could teach me about oil painting and today I found this AMAZING teacher!!! I will be watching ALL HIS VIDEO'S AND LIVE STREAMS. THANK YOU SIR. YOU HAVE BEEN A GOD SEND.

[@isabelade4778]

YES YES YES

[@lauramessy]

i just want so bad that the quarantine can be over soon, so i could go to classes to learn more about and actually do it.

[@gloriaschubert153]

He is very good I be painting for 40 years and he is very good wow love oils water color and articles all you have to do is try so true

[@victorianicodemus5488]

@@nohandle471 thank you!!! Yes, me too!

[@Cortesevasive]

@@victorianicodemus5488 any progress ? why do u think u can have a talent

[@rainramblers7656]

What materials do you need? 6:30 - 6:43 Paint (Primary Colors, Earth Tones, Set of Colors) - 7:12 Brushes (Hard bristle, Softer Synthetic or Natural) - 7:34 Canvas (Stretched Canvas, Primed Panels, Canvas Boards, Oil Painting Paper) - 7:50 Solvents/Thinners/Diluents/Spirits (Odorless Mineral Spirits) - 8:17 Mediums (Alkyd: Liquin, Galkyd, Flow'nDry ; Changes Properties, Consistency, Luster of Paints)

[@Gyozamang]

thanks so much for that

[@MiikaLiukka]

"Here's how to do oil painting, an easy tutorial for absolute beginners" *proceeds to paint a photorealistic eye*

[@skunker666]

If you cant draw an eye you probably have other things to learn before oil painting

[@CasanovaAizpun]

Hahaha. 100%. What if I'm more into cubist crap? I just want to take a shit on top of a canvas and call it art really. Do I need to go through the 10,000 hour process? That doesn't sound very artistic to be honest. Real art is shit so fucking painful to go through, that it ruins your life. Unfortunately millionaires assign a multimillion dollar value to the ruin of the somebody's inner soul. They have literally monetized people's insanity. This guy's content is good I must admit - he knows his shit. But the reason why he will never be Picasso, is because he has enough time in his hands to create a KZbin channel.

[@Ronam0451]

@@skunker666 I've seen many people who can't do an eye painting. Your reply makes no sense

[@skunker666]

@@Ronam0451 your reply makes zero sense. Drawing an eye isnt for skilled artists. It's something most artists learn to do. It doesnt even need to be photo realistic, just proportioned correctly. If you havent learned anatomy and art rules then you should try a different medium like regular drawing before oil painting

[@Ronam0451]

@@skunker666 what if the guy wants to paint a tree? Let him do what he wants, stop trying to tell people what to do.

[@TwinAquarius484]

I'm coming from watercolors. I'm excited to learn a new style.

[@montygemma]

You'll find oils a lot easier to master than watercolour, just be prepared for the mess though, getting an apron is a good idea.

[@lotte2147]

Same, I'm not even good at watercolor yet but I want to try oil painting so badddd

[@mallorielouann546]

Haha. I'm moving from Oil to Watercolors. Lol.

[@tofusius27]

I want to try oil painting too. I'n currently doing watercolour.

[@giaonguyen3799]

Twin Aquarius i’m so used to the transparency i actually struggle so much w opaque paint like acrylic and gouache. Hope oil is better

[@veecastro6028]

Aww he's cute and has warm eyes. Love how he's breaking everything down. Awesome

[@atrtsh]

Don't objectify people! He's talking about painting, not on show for your viewing pleasure.

[@antonia-gs6po]

atrtsh she’s not, she’s complimenting him. she means he’s got a nice personality so it’s easier to take advice from him

[@atrtsh]

@@rosiew4260 I'm pointing out double standards. Men make comments like that and get accused of all sorts. I know sometimes it's warranted, sometimes not, but the point stands. It's impossible to compliment anything about anyone these days without being attacked, I'm just holding up a mirror.

[@kelseyainsworth823]

atrtsh bruh it’s really not that deep. she gave him a compliment, that’s it💀

[@graziella1224]

@@atrtsh Eye for an eye and the whole world go blind

[@SebastianTinajero]

Your right I went from oil to acrylic and I actually find acrylic much more hard and complicated to handle because of the quick drying time , oils are def much more forgiving!

[@alyssaburton6765]

Sebastian Tinajero i always thought i hated painting until i discovered oil painting a few years ago. acrylic paint is so weird and dries way too quick. oil painting made me realize i love painting even more than drawing

[@justinsmith5870]

It's a personal thing. There are watercolor artists who work like it's oil. But that's skill.

[@jamiececilielange5249]

I have tried all 3 mediums and it's not really that personal. If you google acrylic portaits and oil portraits, you'll notice that there are plenty of good oil's and not many acrylic's. Acrylic demands different techniques like scumbling or layered brushstrokes, and you might still not get as good a result. Maybe with an expensive medium. Also watercolor is different from oil, it dries quickly, but there is the advantage that you can fade a color out with water, so it doesn't matter. You can blend it even after it's dry. You can't really do this with acrylic. Oil colours can just be blended into each other. Acrylic isn't impossible and I think it's great for landscapes and bad for portraits.

[@infernoskyful]

Darn it, I'm really new to these 3 different paint types and I've been really getting into painting landscapes. Now I've noticed i might have a harder time now because i went and bought Acrylic paints thinking these would do fine while painting on a canvas. I now know they will dry faster. Looks like now I'll have to wait a little while longer to purchase some oil based paints.

[@justinsmith5870]

Jamie Lange I would say oil over acrylic too but people like what they like. If you're getting what you want out of it use whatever you like.

[@Mevlinous]

As you paint that eye, it’s like you are painting on all the memories from the person’s life. Wonderful.

[@railanbates1176]

Thais just made me develop a crush on oil painting! Years of acrylic painting has caused a love/hate relationship with it and it’s fast drying time made me struggle with blending colors. I was one of the people who felt that oil was too much work and materials. You’ve opened my eyes so thank you so much for this!

[@osolemio4734]

Its so frustrating to want to paint like that... but not being able to

[@twolf7580]

Your able to do anything, just practice!

[@hosna605]

i knowwwwwwww

[@Nerflover10097]

If you dedicate time and it's your passion, you will get better.

[@Sg-ip9rv]

Osole Mio yes. thank you.

[@robraver]

you have to force yourself into it. I got into acrylics a few years ago, forced into it ironically, after a leg injury left me being able to just about hobble around the house. Got so bored with the TV programs I remembered I had some paints in a drawer from many years before. My first attempts were a bit laughable but with time and effort I have kept at it. Play around with it, and you will learn. :)

[@marylee5691]

I great tip for new oil painters is to constantly move around the canvas. Don’t stay too long on one spot, because it’s incredibly ways to over-blend with oil. Oil is unique because it leaves a beautiful texture when done correctly, so moving around the canvas helps to be quicker and to not hyper focus too much. Always add smaller details towards the end.

[@pepa1420]

Thanks a lot Mary Lee. I'll keep it in mind when I start. I'm EAGER!!!

[@CalfromGlasgow]

As someone about to start his first oil painting, as an absolute novice, I have to thank you for such a clear and helpful video, I've found it super helpful and incredibly informative - great work!

[@Amber-zo]

I had to come and say that I’ve been trying so hard to oil paint recently and nothing seemed to be clicking until I watched this. I still floundered a little in the process, but eventually I was adding colors and just flowing with it. Today I finally painted something I’m super excited about and it’s thank to you and your willingness to share your wonderful knowledge and talent. Thanks again

[@nancywhite3501]

Congratulations!

[@tessdejaeghere6972]

You seem like such a lovely, warm-hearted person. Thank you for this helpful video!

[@arts5980]

You are right, the way he talks and his facial movements indicate he is warm-hearted.

[@erickort1987]

im a disabled dude in wheelchair i thought of getting into oil painting,back when i was in art class in high school i did a few oil paintings,i even did a painting straight from my head,i won a ribbon at a art show for it,i still have that image of the painting in my head,i like to redo it,or i like to get into acrylic pour painting

[@carolanneconnolly-brown6781]

My first attempt at oil painting was an abstract which I still have on my wall. I then went onto pour painting. But I gave up rather quickly. The mess was too much and the cost financially and too the environment was a major fact for me. That said I still do at times do the dip techniques as they have less waste and I prefer the look. Good luck sounds like you have some skills to start with, I didnt.

[@bethtypuppy]

Go for it - painting makes us so happy & your paintings will inspire & bring joy to others - good luck!

[@neda9288]

How is it going? did you start painting again? :))

[@erickort1987]

@@neda9288 i only did one from my mind,the others i copied from magizine pages,the art teacher back then didnt realy teach art,just said paint this ,go make something out of clay,i made a lil dish,he asked me what it is,i said ash tray,he said it cant be a ash tray..ok its a coin dish,lol,but it looked like a ash tray,lol

[@erickort1987]

i have no knowledge of painting realy

[@Stickon32]

Bro... I sat down to go to bed, saw this video in my feed and clicked. Saved it to my watch later playlist so I could watch it tomorrow and accidentally watched all 28 minutes just now... thank you

[@NaturalLuxury]

The complexity of set up and clean up is my favorite part of oil painting. It's this wonderful meditative process that prepares your mind for creation, once started you are committed to spend time and attention on your work.

[@L.U.AURIEL]

wow, you're so young here. Brilliant introduction for beginners into oils, including me, although I am very accomplished in watercolour, gouache & acrylics. Thankyou so much, you're inspiring, and as a qualified graphic designer/illustrator for the last 43 years, your colour mixing knowledge is the best I've ever found. 👍

[@ddavis1714]

You did a fantastic job of taking the fear out of oil painting. I always thought it was super complicated but you really broke down why that’s not true. Definitely going to watch all your instructional videos now, thanks!

[@PoisonPinball]

I did my first oil painting for school, it looks awful, but you inspired me and I would like to try again!

[@rtchow3000]

everyone has to start somewhere. mine is the same as yours. the most frustrating part was mixing the right color on the subject. i had done a large mural 55' x 78' on John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in Jordan River. it took me two years to complete. there were so many redid to make the scene look alive. many painting i had seen in museums depict John pour water on top of Jesus' head with hyssop. it was a full submersion according to the KJV; sorry to say while on the mission trip to China, my church lost this painting. now i'm more than ever determined to do two oil paintings, one on same John the Baptist baptizing Jesus and the other Last Supper while the twelve disciples were reclining dining with Jesus on the night of his betray by Judas. the painting in Venice done by Michael Angelo showed them sitting, disciples should be reclining as scripture stated. let's hope i 'll get these two finished less than two years if the Lord tarry

[@NarwahlGaming]

Have the Disciples hanging out on La-Z-Boy recliners! Be the next 'Dogs Playing Poker' guy!

[@flashfan1122]

@@rtchow3000 that sounds awesome! Keep it up!

[@yaarruhd2228]

I'm doing my first one for school too! It's due in two weeks, i'm completly dead jsjsj

[@lydia7177]

@@yaarruhd2228 SAME AKENJS

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Show some of that love : like and share !

[@DorimantHeathen]

We love your videos and your art, Florent! Greetings from Italy!

[@MichaelWarthStudios]

Great video and fantastic approach to sharing! Je vous remercie

[@justinsmith5870]

Great video.

[@justinsmith5870]

And tips for painting in winter?

[@mariepadden8399]

Florent Farges - arts Very clear and concise video. Loved it

[@Max3851]

How wonderful it is to just strive to create something beautiful, not for money or recognition, all those millions of paintbrushes and the minds behind driving their creative goal.

[@piyaporn_khuankaew]

I’ve just started learning oil painting today and this is so satisfying to watch! Thank you for all the tips ! 😊

[@CharlotteEric]

I'm glad you felt inspired, how has the journey been?

[@faizalamish]

Did someone notice his orating skills

[@r12-z1v]

I've watched many oil painting demonstrations on KZbin, but yours is one of the best, by far. It is really helpful to see how you prepared the paint, and your mixing, application, and blending techniques. Maybe I'll be able to overcome anxiety and actually start painting something now. Thank you for the comprehensive demonstration.

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Getting started is the first challenge, the next one is going to be to know when to stop. Like many artists, you'll soon be cursed not knowing when you can call a painting finished but that's normal.

[@r12-z1v]

Thank you for your reply! I will try to paint something today. :)

[@anusuyayuvaraj5402]

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[@jamescarpenter6585]

Have recently converted to oils from acrylic... I find that by using alkyds I can do my dry work the very next morning. Also, with these (alkyd) products, I’m painting in a similar way to acrylic and rarely worry about “fat over thin”. But, most importantly, I don’t have the frustration of seeing a much darker painting in the morning than the one I was looking at the night before, which was my frustration with acrylics! Another important advantage is being able to take my time when working wet-on-wet, the slower drying time makes blending so much easier and my paintings are much better (to my eye at least) for that. Have just subscribed to your channel, you have a very clear and concise way of teaching...much appreciated.

[@stehlify]

I started with linseed oil as a medium and soap + warm water to clean the brushes... and it works completely perfectly. So guys if you have doubts on what to use ... keep it simple (: but paint and paint and paint so you become better

[@bethtypuppy]

I've been painting with oils, acrylics & watercolors for years - - I love them all but like advantage of oils staying wet - I often paint first with acrylics because it drys quickly and allows me to lay in a quicker background before painting the main subject in oils (like birds for example).

[@ferdinandcapuchino5216]

Hope I can improve my style in painting

[@tsnginsmojared2896]

​@@ferdinandcapuchino5216 practice in a canvas pad

[@hinda7298]

I started as a watercolour painter then moved to gouache and now I am eyeing oils. This video is very helpful and has definitely cleared up some misconceptions I have had about oils like it being toxic.

[@tina-mariehennessy5878]

You are such a brilliant teacher. Lots of love from the UK

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Thank you very much !! Love from France :)

[@CamXavi]

My first and only painting medium was oil in college and my biggest challenge is building up the image. My former technique was once I got my sketch together I would put so much paint on the canvas and start blending lol you can imagine how much paint I used (and money I spent). Seeing you used so little amount of paint on your palette the whole time and the layering technique showed me something I would like to do with new paintings. This video was so helpful.

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Thank you so much ! Indeed, I often say that controlling the quantity of pigment on your brush (and on your canvas of course) is the key to painting. It's a subtle balance but it comes with time.

[@CamXavi]

Florent Farges - arts excellent advice

[@princessfreakingjasmine2322]

I feel like that's exactly what I'm doing lol

[@joelstinton14]

A really informative video, thank you. I haven't painted or drawn for about 15 years, but started again In the last couple of weeks. There are many stages in the demonstration where I would have been happy to call it finished, but you really get a sense how you build up the final image through your video. Each process really adds something. Incredible. Thanks for taking the time to share your talent.

[@carolynmaryscott]

This is a comprehensive and fantastic overview of the core things to know about oil paint. I was especially happy to hear about not using solvents - and that you clean brushes with soap and water. Forent is brilliant in his delivery, warmth, kindness and elegance of spirit.

[@vinayabhosekar5209]

I am already aghast at beginning the oil painting . This guy is soothing the way he teaches calms down my nerves. I am grateful for this video.

[@KimberlyCrick]

This was exactly what I needed. I am primarily a watercolor painter and wanted to refresh on the basics of oil paints and supplies, and your video was the most well made and informative one I've seen. I appreciate it very much, thank you! :)

[@cathychastine6238]

Ive been acrylic painting for a few years. I just enrolled in an online art school and after watching this magical video I'm afraid I may be in over my head. Having a lot of doubts about this level of skill.

[@christinagiannaros9817]

Thank you, very informative presentation, I had the exact 'fears' you mentioned. For years I stayed with acrylics, now I am ready to pick up a paintbrush again I will give oils a try with your guidance and encouragement.

[@britneymyishafernandez4333]

been watching a lot of tutorials for oil painting BUT THIS IS THE BEST. I love how you didnt talk the whole time and chose to use captions. I love how you showed the palette and the painting. THANKYOU

[@JOLIDESIR]

I've been trying to get back into painting. I wanted to do it right this time. I've been watching sooo many videos and this made more sense than all of the others combined. Not only do you show everything but give a clear demo. Thank you ❤

[@vanessamargate3811]

I've seen a lot of oil painting tutorials on KZbin, but yours is by far one of the best. It is quite beneficial to observe how you mixed, applied, and blended the paint as well as how you prepared it. Maybe I'll be able to get past my fear and begin painting right away. I appreciate the thorough demonstration. I've recently developed a passion for oil painting, so it's wonderful that you have videos on it. I like your talent and dedication. I literally watched your paint step by step and still at the end I was like, "how the hell did he do that?"

[@msstephanie726]

Thank you! I just got oil paints for Christmas. I’m not a painter, but painting seems like something l would love to do because of how much I love colors and swatches of any type of pigmentation. It seems like something cool that I won’t be able to pull off 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jaslawrence]

Me too!

[@Alex-qm2ib]

Extremely helpful!!!!! You definitely have a passion for painting! I am currently a highschool student studying art who has been hesitant in using oil paint for months up until now. Thank you so much for this lesson!

[@FlorentFargesarts]

You're welcome, have fun with it !

[@Lordapp17]

I've always been interested in art. But I haven't had any professional experience about oil painting. Then I started to search "How to start oil paintings" on youtube, I saw this video and I liked him very much. He tells us his methods with his smiling face and amazing presentation. Thank you very much. I'm lucky to find this channel and I hope I will start to paint.

[@gabriellekimberly1725]

this tutorial really shows that it came from a place that is very passionate about oil painting. good job!

[@enricosantos2718]

thank you so much for a very comprehensive lecture and demonstration. now i am more raring to start with my new challenge, painting, and to think that i am already an elderly enthusiast at age 67. as they say in the Philippines--"Maraming Salamat, Florent!' --which means: Thank You so much, Florentt!

[@gilessteve]

How did it go? I'm 58, with no experience of making art, but I really want to give it a go!

[@taklahirobuthan3420]

"It can be simple if you paint simply" Still and amazing video, thanks for the effort

[@paulgriffinpencil]

Just purchased my first oils and have to wait a week for delivery (lockdown). I've tried acrylic before but it dries way too quick. I can't wait to have the freedom to paint and take my time for the first time. This video has taught me a huge amount and I can't wait to get going. Great video at a great speed. Thank you so much for sharing your skills, it's really appreciated.

[@Karadjordje2]

Very patient, generous, informative and humble, this guy deserves more subscribers!

[@arminstachiewicz]

I want to thank you Florent very much for the knowledge that You share and enable me to start. It's truly brilliant.

[@thebestjanel1969]

I've been painting with oils for 6 months and I can't even describe the love I have for the medium❤️

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Same thing, I fell in love with this medium.

[@Cosmic_Solace]

Me too, I am in awe of the medium; the colours and scenery looks so vibrant. You can include so much details!! Watercolour is great, but oil painting is just another level!!

[@isprinkle5418]

What is the medium

[@marky437]

Love oil paint. But took me years to re-discover it again as when I first started using oil paint I had no idea what I was doing and I gave up. But over the years I had a hunger to try it again. This time I had more experience and needed a new challenge lol

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Great stuff ! It is challenging at first, but you have to push through. Once you get the technical and practical stuff, it becomes very natural.

[@rotroom]

Same

[@JessicaChloé-ChristHeart]

Dude, thank you so much for sharing your process and making your work/knowledge accessible. I truly appreciate your work!!

[@Ayagal81]

Merci pour tout ! C'est rare un français qui parle aussi bien anglais ! Vos conseils m'aident dans ma peinture. Merci !!

[@patpowers2154]

Finally a beginners guide that the is not a faced paced talk fast video. Excellent instruction...

[@ILovHelloKitty13]

This inspired me to actually take my oil painting seriously. Thank you.

[@khangkarim8877]

I had few oil paintings for last twenty years that I painted with my teachers and the colors are so fixed still with so vibrant and vivid . Very consistent. But they are more costly than the rest.... of course there are no comparisons . I could not do the eyes like you did it looks so real and deep. Portrait are fascinating but so hard to accomplish it right and realistic look. Thank you for your tutorial . You are absolutely great. Hope to learn more from your great artistic mind.🙏👍🎈🎉

[@azkaarshad4953]

One day I'll come back to thank You when I'll be able to paint with oil colors without being stressed about the solvent mediums. Started from water color's and now moving towards oil colors.

[@novianaconvery6431]

I think you are the one I should follow. I can relate to your teaching and knowledge ! I am an artist finding my way to the old masters works !

[@anglu5494]

The BEST video I’ve seen on the subject! I’ve seen many. You explain WELL, direct and clear. And this demo was amazinnng. I don’t have enough words. I’ll just buy new brushes and try oil. I love portraits and I think it might just be the best medium for it. Thank you! CONGRATS on your talent.

[@Chimunculous]

Thank you for such a great video, I learned a lot! As someone looking to begin oil painting, this made it a lot less scary. Also thanks very much for the demo, I appreciated the notes running alongside you painting. Cheers!

[@ellie7589]

Your paintings are stunning. Wow. Thanks for the useful video!

[@montseorigel3366]

Just fell in love with this technique, I feel so inspired ♥️

[@cherylnathanodette]

You paint with such confidence and make it look easy. A superb tutorial and I will deffinetely be watching more. Thank you so much for an amazing video. Your painting was truly inspiring.

[@FlorentFargesarts]

Thanks so much 😊

[@reemkojok7194]

Simply thank you .. i just came across ur video and just know that u inspired thousands of ppl ...and i'm one of them so thank you

[@wacky2baccygrower663]

hey buddy.bro ive been watching you almost since you began. i love everything thing you do.. i have learned SO MUCH FROM YOU. Thanks so much for you help and putting all you info on there.............. ive been on a dry spell.. i haven't painted or drawn in a while. about 7 month.. but my new years rez is to pick it back up. and i have but it being that long it like learning all over again. i got a lot of work to do im into portraits. and the other day i couldn't even get my proportions downright and it made me just stop.. because it blow me away how much i lost in that time.. i use to lay down a portrait in no time. at least proportions and blocked in... i guess i just need to stick to it hard and push threw an not give up... { like they say it"s easier to give up, than to push threw and keep going and not give up... But thanks so much for everything you do .....Thanks so much Brian B

[@happystar7777]

Wacky2baccyGrower hey I’ve been there. The thing that helps me is to step back from what I’m trying to do, and go for something simpler, like sketching or maybe landscapes are easy for you. Then of course when you’ve built up your confidence again and you’re on a roll, go for the portrait. Im also a portrait painter. Try it!

[@lynneacevedo6641]

I feel like I'm in school but it's not excruciating lol. I'm like yes, yes, tell me more lol thank you!!!!

[@lotte2147]

Exactly! I wish classes irl are as exciting as this!

[@kassimhussain5386]

A am from India I want Ask you Therese in oil paint floversent colour

[@kassimhussain5386]

A am from India hello sir you are good painter if you have free time jest sy hallow thanks

[@NonExistingName]

This video did more for me than a year of art school. Thank you so much. Would love to know the name of the songs played in the painting demonstration, they were super soothing

[@miaseverson8774]

Came across this video because I am starting to switch from Acrylic to oil! Thank you for the confidence and info!

[@gwennia_]

Although the video is not recent, I want to thank you for showing us the way you paint. Thanks to you, it pushes me to make my first canvas! Thanks again!

[@michellerahman7413]

From Italy: thank you for sharing, I am trying to learn as a complete beginner, this is very useful!

[@oluonyevictoria2038]

Hahaha... me too

[@mummd1676]

I love oilpainting but idont knowledge about meterials and mixing

[@kayleeglass3132]

Just amazing from start to finish! You have definitely made experimenting with oil painting a lot more comfortable and cannot wait to watch more of your videos!

[@saurabhkaranje08]

Hi I am Saurabh Karanje and I'm a Creative Director in the Indian Film Industry. Your TUTORIALS have really helped me a lot. I'm thankful to you for creating such beautiful and simple videos to propagate knowledge about Oil painting. Thank you so much ! Regards, Your Artist Friend from India

[@rishavdas1086]

Please make more such oil painting demonstration videos of beginner level like this eye portrait. This was really helpful.

[@jjccllgg]

I started painting a little a couple of years ago (I am now 64). Then some water colors. I am far from an artist! But I play guitar and I ordered an inexpensive guitar to modify and paint. I would like to use oil of course. I would like to paint a tree with green leaves. Can you recommend a video, link or anything to help me with my project? Thank you very much!

[@inpropriapaislee]

Juan Carlos Lopez not even sure if oil is applicable in this situation, it takes 6-9 months for it to dry completely on canvas so I can’t imagine a surface like a guitar, especially since you’d need to prime it very heavily. Acrylic paint would be the best option, it’s made to be used on most any surface and you can use soap and water to clean it off at any time before you varnish or finish it with a spray/medium.

[@alicealice3685]

I agree with Paislee’s comment. Stay clear of oil for your project! The oil paint will not stick to a treated, pressed & lacquered wood, even if sanded I would be concerned the oil would peel right off. It is not the type of paint for your project. Acrylic paint though, sticks to everything, look in the craft section of your local art store, MICHAELS for instance, small 2oz containers, is what you’re looking for. Brands such as Americana and their off-brand, DecoArt, are the best a well as Folkart. The variety in colors is exceptional, with good pricing, you’ll be able to paint your tree as a non-artist using colors directly out of the tubes without fussing to create your own colors which is a process. Adding dimension and shading to the trunk and leaves using already made colors will be task enough but a fun project non the less. Keep in mind that acrylic paint dries quickly which may work in your favor but should you want to work wet on wet brands such as Golden and Liquitex make a medium that you add to the paints that will increase the “open” time of the paints = the time the paint stays wet. I suggest you purchase a small canvas, do a test run on it first before committing to working wet on wet or wet over dry and get a feel for both. There is an artist by the name of The Art Sherpa on you tube I recommend checking out. She works with acrylics, does fun projects, she has several hundred, if not a thousand, videos. Scrolling through you may find a few that give you pointers. She has created a few tutorials on painting trees. Best of luck!

[@leonormartinez6378]

This was a fabulous instructional video and answered a lot of questions as I have been painting mainly acrylics and water colors. Yet, I’m ready to try oil painting. Will look for other videos. Amazing talent!

[@DearToMe_]

them: oil painting is scary me: oil paint is hella expensive, and I can't art for shit

[@knowhow1758]

THE BEST intro to oil painting. Nice video bro

[@sentinelOO7]

"Later you can go onto complicated paintings," he says. I thought this already was a complicated painting. Wonderful work!

[@johnfreeman6977]

thank you so much for recognising that we all learn at different speeds

[@chocolatenoodles7917]

I was just thinking of starting oil painting and this popped up at the right time. Amazing! 🤗

[@jsmith3980]

wow...thanks for sharing Florent.I want to take up oil painting!

[@TheArtbdw]

Bro, you’re videos are helping me so much. Always needed a good resource to get started with the basics and “demystify” the process with this medium. Thanks again

[@lifewithjanie3368]

By far The best beginner oil painting tutorial. This is so thorough. Thank you so much. Will time in when I can.

[@celesterrr]

*zooms in on paint* me: *F O R B I D D E N F R O S T I N G*

[@_mel_9953]

Art Brain: That Is Paint. Monke Brain: eat. I want to eat it.

[@kirklurkpu4470]

PLS WHY DO I SEE THE WHITE PAINT AS MAYO dkKSeKsKKdD-💀💀

[@annasonnenblume]

I learned so much from this! Thank you! ✨

[@parisfrancemission]

Thanks dude, you helped me break thru the myths of oil paintings. Looking forward to some more helpful tips for beginners ;)

[@kentlloydj.lariba3281]

The way you explain and demonstrate is on point. Moving around the canvas makes it easier to be quicker and to avoid becoming overly hyper-focused. Oil is special because, when applied properly, it leaves a beautiful texture.

[@CNFOUNDATION22]

What a clear introduction, I would love to know more on getting the appropriate colors for skins

[@smarandabulat7380]

Im getting insecure about starting painting with oil paint when I see his talent

[@tokipokipeaches]

Thank you for sharing !! This is amazing! I just got an oil painting starter kit for christmas and now I am even more excited to get started! Thank you for your guidance 🙏🏼

[@ysa5235]

God bless you! This was so helpful. I hope all is well.

[@dennisrond8955]

Thank you sooo much, Your video taught me more than any other videos I've seen. You my friend are my new Mentor in the world of oil panting. I have searched hard for someone to help me become familiar with the techniques of the grand masters and here you are doing this and I'm very great full to you for that. I admire the works of John William Waterhouse, John Singer Seargent and a few others who remain nameless ones that are great artists. You are now my new mentor and I thank you for your artistic direction and for sharing your knowledge with us all. Thank you so much my newfound video mentor.

[@jojoc170]

thank you! im painting with acrylics for years now but you helped me to finally get my foot into oil painting