Oil Painting For Beginners | How to Use Mediums

[@Chensten]

I just started to oil paint, and was so confused as to how to mix in my mediums; most videos just talk about it, but doesn't show it whether to mix the medium directly into the colors or mix it into the colors. This was very helpful, thank you :)

[@paintcoach]

Nerd Boy glad to be of help!

[@brendankiely9805]

I can’t believe that at least one of the 20 to 30 artists I have worked with over the last 15 years didn’t explain what I have just seen here. All I got was the mantra “fat over lean, thick over thin” with no instruction about how to use solvents and mediums. Thank You so much for this revelation.

[@charleswillers8967]

I agree. The classes I have attended taught all sorts of stuff. But did not explain/demonstrate/teach how to use thinbers or mediums. This has been the best so far. Thank you. It now makes a lot more sense.😊

[@mici7306]

FINALLY THANK YOU! im just getting started in oil and i was so overwhelmed with all the products, not knowing what to with them, which one comes first, how to use them. Now i feel like i understand a lot better!

[@Lacroix999]

In my first ever intro to oil painting class my painting instructor told us “you just add more oil when you need it.” Which left me scratching my head as to know whether or not or when I even needed it if at all or just use it all the time with all the paints...so her advice was less than helpful! She was a really good artist, but not a very good teacher. I think many teachers out there have been doing their stuff for so long, they just think everyone around them knows most of what they know as well. It’s important to remember when teaching that not everyone knows what you know or knows anything at all about the topic which is why they’re there....to learn more about it.

[@imperror3475]

@@Lacroix999 That is an interesting thought but I'm not sure if the teachers can approach it differently other way than asking. Because the professionals in nearly anything don't actually realize what is basic knowledge and what they need to explain, it is usually on the same level so they basically can either explain everything or nothing.

[@juliearvaniti7336]

Thank you, so on point ! It literally took me ages to realize that I have to paint thinner in the beginning of a painting and to basically understand how important it is to use the opacity of colors & layers .. I seriously painted my first attempts like a viking :I

[@uniqueartistashish7014]

Hi

[@RugajRozoj]

I loled... Because that's what I did too Lol

[@jutta3378]

A Viking? That's not too bad - I was painting like a Vandal!

[@lindseyallen5491]

Thank you so much for this video!! When I was oil painting in high school years ago I asked my teacher what the different oils were for in the cabinet and she told me to not worry about it 😳 I’ve learned so much from your channel!

[@paintcoach]

Lindsey Allen I’m glad you’re getting a lot out of the channel! I plan on releasing more video more often! I also have a Patreon if you like long real time tutorials!

[@arosefortes6507]

Good ol high school art class to teach you as little as possible! We weren't so lucky to have oil paint in high school. I had so much problem using acrylics and frustration my parents gifted me a complete set while in high school. My skill improved a lot.

[@LigeiaInOctober]

This was a short but 1000% helpful!!!! My instructor at the community art center I’m taking an oil painting class for beginners has broken it down this way. It’s such an eye and mind opener for me and removed so much frustration about oil painting. I’m about to subscribe to your Patreon because these YT videos you share have been helpful to me to “figure out”. Thanks!!!! 😊❤

[@1970pizza]

Watching this video in March 2021 and it is a brilliant tutorial video , even for someone who has never painted in his life and is about to start at 51 yrs old

[@Katebrofloski]

Thank you! I had no idea of what other people were talking about. This makes so much more sense with the visuals, I plan on making my first oil painting sometime this week or next week!

[@paintcoach]

giorno Giovanna awesome! Good luck!

[@samanthakoki8368]

I've legitimately been looking for a video like this that shows someone comfortably using their materials. This was a huge help!

[@chantallenart6686]

Thank you so much for this video! I searched for so so long for a video like this because I got truly confused with everything. I really understand it now and I truly think this video should get more appreciation. WELL DONE !!

[@paintcoach]

Chantal Lenart thanks! I feel a lot of painters on KZbin overlook simple basic tips that make all the difference.

[@nunuallen4327]

I love the way he explains things, this is my second time watching this. He doesn't make it too complicated . Thank you.

[@paperlemons]

Thank you!!! I just started a college painting class…and I was wondering about all of the different components of oil painting. I’ve always used acrylics and watercolors. I’m excited to learn oils now!!

[@yolandavirtucio6261]

I attended a short course in acrylic painting in a community college here in Toronto but now I want to learn oil painting. This pandemic prevented me from attending oil painting in a classroom setting. You explained very well the use of the mediums not explained well when I go for online course at Udemy. Thank you so much, very well explained! Great teacher!

[@Kmakmizzle]

Fine Artist doing my first oil paint portrait for a celebrity. This helped me immensely. I think it'll only take me an hour or two to begin mastering this with your video. Thanks , you put me light years ahead of trial and error.

[@arandomambipom9444]

This is really informative and well structured. I think the way you're explaining and presenting the information is really great- easy to understand and feel like i learned a lot. Thank you!

[@paintcoach]

I'm glad to hear you got a lot out of it! More to come!

[@arandomambipom9444]

@@paintcoach hey! looking forward to it! I was wondering if you had a video about proper ventilaion and how high that should be on our priorities based on how frequently and where we paint? If you don't have a video on it could you make one?

[@jutta3378]

Finally, the best explanation I've come across. Thank you so much, Chris. You have the great ability to see things from a total beginner's point of view!

[@marcy4227]

Aaahh, i get it now and what i was doing wrong. Someone actually took the time to show how medium is mixed with instruction on thick, thin and so forth. Thanks so much!

[@cacollie]

As a beginning oil painter this is exactly what I needed to see! Thank you!

[@bayanalbusaidi2697]

I just realized that I have done something ridiculously wrong, I have mixed the linseed oil with the mineral spirit, cause I thought that's how they do it 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂, I am very glad I came across your video.

[@caseyallred9878]

It's amazing how rare it is to find such straightforward and clear lessons about these parts of the oil painting process. Thank you so much for this, it was exactly what I was finding so difficult to understand.

[@aarontate1861]

I’m about to start oil painting, as others have said, there are so many mediums out there, this video makes it so easy to understand. Thanks 😊👍🏻

[@PhantomGanhdi]

THANK YOU!! This helped me so much as to why I wasn’t getting the colors to come out how I wanted to lol. This is only my 4th week in my oil painting class but I had been struggling to get the colors to come out how I wanted them to. 😭😭🙏🙏thank you

[@paintcoach]

Phantom Ghost707 awesome! Just keep practicing and honoring the effort and it will come.

[@yvonnethornton9148]

Thank you!! I am trying to switch from acrylic to oils and I was struggling with the consistency of the paint. This makes more sense. I had the paint thinner but I don't have the linseed oil but will be picking some up!!

[@AirDyran]

wow, a lot of watercolor techniques can be applied to oil paint. That's pretty cool.

[@curry7053]

THANK YOU! I've been dying to paint with oil paints, and I had no idea on how to mix colours or paint, this video really helped me a lot! And it was straight to the point. Thank you!😄

[@edwinrivera9087]

Thanks my friend, for explaining how to use mediums the fun and easy way. Am going to order linseed oil and use it every time that I paint. Many Thanks!

[@andreakorn1519]

Thank you so much for sharing your video! I have decided to start oil painting because I enjoy acrylic painting so much. I am self-taught and still trying to learn all about different styles, techniques and materials. I found this extremely helpful. If that is your work and art studio in the back that is awesome! Looks amazing! Keep it up!

[@ChelseaGirlStatus]

I've been out of the art world for a long time. Coming back around I'm pretty damn rusty. I've only watched a few of your videos and it's already been so helpful. Thanks!

[@raybrennan7851]

Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate how to mix the mediums. That’s sorted out a lot of confusion for me.

[@shreyasshankar4109]

I love that you address all the things that could go wrong for a beginner. 😭🧡 Thanks a ton!

[@dannieb6702]

this actually addresses many of the questions i had going in to this - great video.

[@donblevins5236]

very precise and a most helpful explanation of how to use thinners and mediums.

[@alex.x_x.]

So far you’re the best teacher I’ve found, thank you so much!!

[@TazmanianDevil]

Don’t really comment much but this is honestly great, learnt so much from this. Thank you.

[@TattoodSpirit]

FINALLY!!! Someone covered the thinner/linseed conundrum for me-THANK YOU!!!

[@paintcoach]

No problem!!

[@TattoodSpirit]

Paint Coach hey Man, what can I add to my oils to help them dry faster.... really appreciate you helping us new guys!!!

[@tedewilkins]

This is exactly what I needed. Your instruction is so clear and on point. Thank you so much for doing these videos!

[@lauraguerrero9526]

That's the most gigantic palette I've ever seen.

[@Robocop-qe7le]

Actually size does matter.

[@gabybriceno7192]

I didn’t realize it was a palette until I read the comment

[@brandytaylor1986.]

Lol 😂 💕

[@brandytaylor1986.]

Love huge mixing palletes lol 😉

[@T-roccBABY]

You know what they say about artists with big palettes... They've got more space to work with.

[@kelliworley1229]

Thank you for explaining this. I was getting to that point in my class and covid closed us. I don't want to stop painting. Thanks for teaching

[@nicoledesormeaux680]

Hello Chris, I had a hard time with all mediums. Thank you so very much for that video, so well explained . Got it now! You are the Best....

[@thomasrobertson3348]

Had a, "Oh! DUH!" moment watching this. Thanks for helping to connect some dots

[@kris6040]

Now I know why my layers kept getting muddy/mixed! Thanks for the straight forward videos without all the chatting.

[@katemccarthy2463]

I agree this was a great explanation of how and what mediums to use.

[@margru8207]

Great video. Trying oil for the first time soon and this really helped me understand how and when to use medium and solvent. 👍

[@JackelineNathaly]

Just started oil painting and this video is very informative. Thank you! 😊 I purchased a new set of oil paints and they are much thicker than the first one. Now I am diving deeper into these little ho by that's getting more and more interesting (and expensive, lol).

[@lisabaird1887]

Thank you Paint Coach! When you picked up the Steeler mug…I knew you were going to be great! Straight forward informative demo. Headed straight to my easel to try out what you shared.

[@bsims6275]

Linseed is good to use with backgrounds that are softened or "out of focus", as it keeps the paint supple while you work for an extended period of time and allows excellent blending.

[@awakeenlighten2298]

This video was outstanding!

[@sp9138]

Again thank you coach your lessons are always welcome

[@breelynch5593]

Enjoyed this video. Gave me a better understanding of which to use when. Thank you

[@joeeister2672]

Thanks, Coach. This was a great introduction to mediums and solvents.

[@paintcoach]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@bobjamaica9045]

Great vid I was looking for this info I started getting scared I’m gonna paint my first oil painting tomorrow and all the videos and websites are just scaring me into thinking I’m gonna fail you actually explained something without saying you will probably fail at this anyway.. thanks a lot

[@fawziyamusa2081]

Me too! I was going to give up & go back to acrylics. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this video! & agree that he made me feel okay to experiment & understand how to use it.

[@bruchett4799]

Definitely takes time, I knew about the oil layers, but controlling it is a whole different thing and it could discourage you from continuing oil painting.

[@BillieJean1974]

Thank you for this video, you make things so much easier to understand painting!

[@2013democracy]

Thank you, l have just realized l have been using to much thinner instead of using a little linseed oil to get richer colours

[@meshavillar]

Hahaha I love the little funnies you put into your videos! Yes I read those 😆 Thanks for creating content for others. You're videos are easy to understand and very helpful! I appreciate you.

[@grounded9623]

Great explanation of the basics; thanks Chris!

[@hannahtezza706]

HI CHRIS, HERE IS AN IDEA FOR BEGINNERS TO HOLD LINSEED OIL IN. JUST YOU A GLASS JAR THAT HAS A GOOD SEALING LID OR A SMALL TIN AND ONE OF THOSE LIDS THAT YOU USE TO SEAL LEFT OVER IN, IN THE TIN. LOVE YOUR TEACHING. ANNETTE QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA.

[@wizard_lizard7500]

Great video..I've learned a lot cause you really demonstrate how to do it..thank you..

[@armandzottola1626]

Boy did I appreciate this video. Big thhanks

[@bianca9009]

this was extremely helpful for a beginner love this video

[@markshabert5865]

seen that indie movie you were in, didn't even realize it was low cost movie till the end when I read the comments. loved it.

[@kuolevainen]

Hey, nice and chill video. Your voice is so enjoyable to listen to :)

[@AfroditiK54]

Is that a painting of Anthony Bourdain in the background? Really cool

[@salammangondaya6549]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Wanted to try oil painting and have the materials ready... but i’m confused and doesn’t know how to use linseed oil and turpentine... and which one comes first. I just came across of your video and i understand now. Keep it up! And i just subscribed! Thank you!

[@yamama3510]

Thank you bruh damn. Watched about 30 videos trynna understand. Yours the best

[@kennethsharman5712]

Thank you for all your help in this video it’s been an amazing tuition for me you’ve open my mind it’s help at this early stage I’m at and can’t wait to try out so many test to play around with this is the best advice I have had so far I can’t thank you enough, I’ve been doing all these things wrong for quite a while so please keep these lesson going and the advice with brushes best wishes Ken

[@Curiouscatnap]

Thanks, this was really useful as someone new to oils 🙏

[@arinaldi91570]

and your a Steeler fan…now I REALLY LIKE your channel! LOL

[@mattieyoung1644]

Thank you, for taking the time to help beginners like me. Do I need a Medium if I paint with a palette knife?

[@8338aflores]

This is what I've been looking for!!!! Thank you🖤

[@paintcoach]

Glad to be of help!

[@ginawong4532]

Thank you for explaining it. It’s very helpful.

[@shonaobrien8368]

this was so helpful! Thank you v much. Happily subscribed!

[@paintcoach]

Shona O Brien thank you! I’m working on more videos

[@trimotionmedia5487]

This is a great video. Very helpful, it’s just hard to see what’s going on when it’s not used in a very practical Way. Like it would be awesome to see you super quickly paint a background, tree, leaves, then highlights or something and show how you mix it

[@mariam.quintana-funes247]

Thank you sooooo much for these videos. They really help. You are a great teacher.

[@paintcoach]

Thanks! I'm glad they are helpful

[@robinshoemaker7279]

Great video, lot of helpful information.

[@tanvi665]

Thank you for this! Wonderfully explained and demonstrated.

[@VHerrera96]

What's your rutine for the disposal of the towels??? I know that lindseed oil can combust as it oxides. I would love to know about your rutine to prevent that

[@nanker72]

Just soak them in water before disposal.

[@indiegoil]

do you have a video on how to clean paintbrushes? i have heard a million things but i want to see what you recommend

[@clickbait3120]

Hi I am just starting out and want to know do I need a brush cleaner or just use the thinner like gamsol for both thinning the oil color and cleaning the brushes. Thanks for the video, very helpful!

[@guyguarascio]

Hey Chris! Just found your channel... question - can you use linseed oil w/ alkyd oil paint? And will it lengthen the drying time with the alkyd paints? TIA

[@debm9956]

I’ve just watched about 20 of your videos and have found all of the super helpful but this one in particular! I’ve just been a beginner painting with acrylics for a while but now have moved to water soluble oils. I’ve had so much trouble with my brushstrokes blending when I didn’t want them to, so the thin to thick concept is perfect to try!

[@jwray6150]

Do you dispose of the small amount of thinner you use after a day of painting? And do you have a system for that when you do? Do you throw away the paper towels in a special container or just a metal trash?

[@walteryoung8793]

So awesome Chris

[@TrudieTiger70]

Doesn’t the turp Get real dirty quick which when changing colors. It gets on brush. ? And then muddies the color. ? I see you using the towel but does that little bit of wiping you do get the color off if you are changing colors ? Thank you so much. I so enjoy watching you and you are a great teacher.

[@ganeshmantri191]

Hey man, when Bob ross covers the canvas surface with liquid white before his paintings, is it suggested to be mixed with thinner or linseed oil or is it just plain white?? Thanks in advance

[@LovelyDollsAndToys]

I like how you'r going into details.

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

I ordered walnut oil alkyd medium to paint. Is this a good medium to begin whit? I wanna paint simple. I am a self though biginner painter. I love you,re channel 😊🖐🏾👋🏾👍🏾

[@mattdowland5520]

Very informative. Thank you

[@zachonline_]

Thanks for your help brother! Bless you!

[@katiebecker8354]

Thanks for the helpful suggestions! Looking forward to using medium without the frustration of not knowing exactly how to use it! Keep the tips coming.

[@frankjoya4234]

Thank you. Great video and demonstrations

[@ryankindsethart]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you!!

[@ryanjobb6403]

I use lineseed oil for the first drawing because it allows me to move things around and rework it.

[@MOstix13]

Very nice job on the presentation! Thanks

[@JunkBondTrader]

every video has a different answer. I guess I'll go with this one. Like, what is wet on wet painting? Lots of tutorials say use linseed oil for the bottom primer coat. Some say it's a mortal sin, use gamsol.

[@envythesky444]

Hey Chris! What kind of paint thinner do you use. I didn’t see it listed. Thanks! ☺️

[@Mulberry2000]

I bought an oil paint set a few years ago, with canvas boards, palette knives, brushes, linseed oil, with artist turpintine. But it just sat there doing nothing. Do not laugh but I was terrified of using oil paints, worried bout the drying time and how and when to use paint mixtures and thinners for the paints. It just plain intimidated me. So where do I start? Happy new year.

[@passainteessam7897]

have been a while seeing many videos and finally i found your channel. it's so useful for beginners; information are clear and very simple thank you. i have a question I've been searching about cold medium wax and i didn't find it in my country(Egypt) so if there's a way to do it at home or buy it online plz tell me.

[@sadsanina]

Hi !! love your videos ! can i ask why my strokes or the paint starts dragging on the canvas ?

[@ryannaellerbee4577]

Can you do a video on oil paint brands? The different brands, and what the difference is as far as pigments. which brand is better for textures and stuff like that? If you don't have one already. I know you like winser and Newton, but I'm just curious about what the difference is between that brand, and gamlin, and even ohuhu oil paints.