Oil Painting Process Broken Down: How To Paint Anything

[@paintcoach]

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[@Irisphotojournal]

I painted this and told my wife what you said about being able to paint anything if I could do this. She said how about painting the house.

[@Hddizzle4shizzle]

As long as you know where the lights coming from I don’t see why you can’t pull this off 😉

[@Snotra24]

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[@kn7615]

LOL ~ very wifey :-)

[@ClepsidraSideral]

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[@leowu988]

lmao

[@kristinarumsaite]

I really hope you understand how much you help people like me who are so new and shy in the oil painting world. You make this less intimidating by explaining everything in so much detail without making it sound too complicated- perfect for such a newbie like me 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@paintcoach]

I’m so happy you are learning from my videos! 😁

[@sfcucci]

@paintcoach does this pertain to acrylics as well? I am a rookie and don’t want to waste oil paint

[@bradharper5397]

@@sfcucci try 1 example each, oil and acrylic. This will make it easier for you to determine how far you're able to "generalize" , given your unique circumstances...

[@punkisinthedetails1470]

@@paintcoach Great video(s) no b.s No pretention just a process. Who / where did you learn. Have you had an apprenticeship with an artist established before yourself.

[@HeatherWrightArt]

Squinting the eyes to see value is one of the first lessons I learned in my first college drawing class. Best piece of art technique advice I've ever been given. Odd though that I never took an oil painting class and now that seems to be what I want to work at... I love your videos, down-to-earth, easy to understand and learn from, thank you!

[@sweetysmart0505]

Squinting the eyes was the first lesson I was given too. However, I'm only on my fourth lesson and have yet to figure out how it works, lol

[@HeatherWrightArt]

@@sweetysmart0505 Lots of good luck, just look at darks and lights rather than colors, that might help!

[@milosleng1175]

But how do you see the value in color? That's very hard. I cant cope with this.

[@HeatherWrightArt]

@@milosleng1175 It actually works the same with color as it does with black/white/grey tones!

[@Rujewitblood]

I just take off my glasses lol

[@Mlefebre]

well I guess i'm painting an apple today lol

[@paintcoach]

yes! if you post it on IG tagged it with #paintcoach.

[@claygreen4723]

I started painting an apple but ended up eating my subject. It happens more than I like to admit.

[@kayaeki]

@@claygreen4723 this made me chuckle hardd hahah

[@viatron]

Hahahaah I legit said the same thing whilst watching

[@SlowPursuit]

@@claygreen4723 Please don't take up portraiture.

[@p44v9n]

1. Block out values of whole piece as under layer 2. Add in colour for each section - start with average colour (squinting down) - allows to push lighter and darker 3. Grayscale filter allows you to gauge values 4. Every piece of canvas covered in paint Details 5. Ligher/darker value shapes 6. Consider light sources - sharp/dim, warm/cool, near/far, secondary light sources 7. Consider planes (not smooth sphere) 8. Don't forget background/floor + reflected light of object onto floor

[@milemarker301]

thank you for this list!😊

[@SuzanPeters-p4e]

I love painting. I’ve always had the talent to draw since I was a child. Now that I’m retired I paint with oils and acrylics. Even if you don’t have great talent, take it up for a great hobby. Painting, drawing is good for your mental balance

[@alissasitihaura3567]

You can't believe how this video really was helping me upgrade my painting skill almost instantly! Thank you!

[@paintcoach]

Glad I could help!

[@faithlee3303]

Just finished my first complete oil painting with the help of this video, it made me remember why I love art.

[@edizgunes]

Why you love art?

[@alexandrenganda4650]

@@edizgunes shhh the experience

[@adelerodo6393]

I was blown away. I painted a apple. A very good looking apple. Thank you so much. You are an incredible teacher.

[@shaunwilliams4950]

I love your nonchalant explanations so much better than feeling like I'm getting an art professors lecture. Truly broke it down into something the everyday Joe like myself would understand

[@lindascola4085]

Chris, I’m an experienced oil painter/teacher and you have expressed all the approaches so clearly that I’m sure you warrant all the followers you have! Continue the good work😊

[@GoalOrientedLifting]

I do digital art and this video was an amazing reminded on what to focus on and how to draw, step by step, in a short consice way

[@shaunnarochelle]

I hope this doesn't sound rude but I preferred your videos where you spoke in a calm tone. it was calming.

[@patfontaine5917]

I truly appreciate your tip about taking a picture and converting it to B&W to verify the value. Priceless!

[@chantelleshaven]

I can’t believe I’m binge watching all your videos because I’m about to start oil painting.

[@johnhanson6002]

Out of the hundreds of painting videos I've watched over the last year, this may be the most important. I wish I had watched it first. Things are fitting into place. Everything but a good place to paint.

[@lars7282]

One of THE best short videos on how to paint with oils. Thanks from 🇩🇪!

[@cosivantroopy7047]

You know those indian blokes who teach you more maths in 5 minutes than what you were taught in your wntire schooling experience. ... Same vibes here

[@jessicathayer3151]

you are a great teacher! I love the picture in the background of nicholas cages many faces of him losing his shit.

[@kaithlyn-in5es]

Oil painting has always been my best skill...due to college overload I've stopped painting all together-- NOW IM BACK! and this video helped me remember the techniques I was once taught thro a memorable tutor... :) Im gonna give it a try and see how far Ive still to go!

[@johnlankford3287]

For a young guy to be so good at painting and explaining there is only one word for it...."genius" !!! Thx for all your vids!

[@RobCoghanable]

I have been painting awhile now and have arrived at most of your conclusive advice by hard knocks.Thanks for your concise packaging videos they will save precious time for many.

[@diemziramon3333]

Thank you bro, I did my first oil painting that I actually liked today

[@jb111082]

I've been painting for a little over a year now, and knew this stuff, but it's still great to brush up on the basics from time to time and you do an excellent job of describing them.

[@daniesza]

4:30 ...”and now we are really cooking with gas” throws back a can of Lime LaCroix

[@carolfactor1865]

So it’s about the light! Thank you for this.

[@paintcoach]

Any time!

[@olgashuruht3513]

Hi again! I ve tried your tips today and ot worked! It was the first time ever that I actually understood what i was doing. I painted an apple and then tried a portrait immediately)))) i chose some photo of a man and tried to follow the same process that i had with the apple one. The result is not look-a-like, BUT! I managed all those shadows and highligts thing that i never could do before watching your video. I see an ocean of possibilities now, thanks to you! You have an amazing channel and you are definately a great teacher! Please do not stop! ❤️❤️☀️☀️☀️🙏🙏🙏

[@Ukhtmuminah]

I have never learned from any youtube video more than this one! i’m so thankful, you are a super good teacher, thank u!!

[@camiloheraso]

This was really great! You're a really good coach.

[@paintcoach]

I appreciate that!

[@sabhumble]

Let me first thank you...your painting have help me improve my oil painting techniques...help me get through these dark Corona times

[@Fallen_Angel81]

The eye squinting. Absolute game changer

[@lisbond3728]

you succesfully make me bought some stuff of oil painting for my hobby after watched a bunch of your videos..hope i could paint as what i want,before this i just know how to paint using watercolors n crayon

[@-DaisyC-]

I love your paint along, instructional videos so much. Just what I need and in plain English so even being new to oils i can understand. Thank you!

[@paintcoach]

You’re welcome! More to come!

[@priyankasankar5075]

one of the best tutorials I've seen until now, thanks a lot.

[@charlesreidy2765]

VALUE!!! I finally get it! You have no idea how many explanations of it have left me more confused than when I started. Now I'm going to paint an apple.

[@kn7615]

I've been painting all my life, and your coaching is SO practical and HELPFUL ~ whoo; glad I discovered you. :-)

[@fereshmahta6113]

squinting eye is a great idea, thank you! the color of the shadow of the apple was my concern. thank you!

[@egsantandrea]

the black and white photo trick just blew my minddd

[@tproud]

I came across one of your videos last night and been binge-watching your channel for a few hours now! I love how down-to-earth and no-frills your explanations are! I'm just thinking about diving into oils from watercolor. Also it's quite fascinating to see your own progress as a video blogger - the confidence, the quality of the sound, setting, etc. Great job!

[@reaverkai]

I come from mostly watercolors experience and oils was a challenge when I threw myself into it without much guidance. Understanding how this medium works has been fun though :)

[@tproud]

@@reaverkai Whew, my comment from a year ago! Now I can say that I am pretty confident with oils, and yes, it's a great and fun experience. Good luck to you too! :0)

[@reaverkai]

@@tproud thank you! :D it's motivating that you already feel confident in such short time

[@roserousan6411]

This Intro is so inspirational💙 Love painting the classic bowl of fruits 🍎🍊🍉🍇

[@paintcoach]

Rose rousan you can paint it!

[@bradharper5397]

I like how you talk about generalizing the painting process. I am adding this process into my "mental toolbox" and will be attempting to see how it applies to my painting.

[@LuliLulu]

You are godsend - now I am less scared of oil painting thank you 🙏😌

[@lorachristian7030]

Interesting!...I love the way you present things, and your sense of humor adds a lot to your videos!

[@jrlakin370]

Brilliant, you are a very good teacher.

[@paintcoach]

Thank you! 😃

[@jospehmoore6625]

Man, this guy is an amazing teacher

[@violetviverson8340]

I watched some of you videos to see if I wanted to try a VR painting game. Now I think I’m going to go dig around in my moms old paints and start in the real world!

[@Rainyy711]

looks easy but...... it's actually easier than i thought

[@janey2562]

This is making us professional in our painting.

[@safas_art_room]

You’ve been a big help during my new oil painting journey :)

[@paintcoach]

Happy to help!

[@joycecylkowski6213]

Omg. Have painted that apple several times. Now i need to work on values.

[@AjayAngamMonwangham]

Best painting tutorial I've ever watched, keep Posting bro, I've a lot to learn

[@BabretManArts]

Watching it for second time after year I'm still here Yes ☺️❤️

[@Jutaku76]

probably the best video on painting...mindblown how simple it really is. thank you for this

[@kixkix8668]

I am listening to you but looking at the impressive Cages. You're a very talented and intelligent Sensei..my respect 💖

[@juslenjeyatharan1004]

That insert of sipping sofa made me a subscriber.

[@jhone3255]

I tried to paint it and you are the best

[@GlacialFang]

I love how even tho i dont paint with oils i can still learn fundamentals from you

[@realhelathylifestyle]

He is very very good. Explains painting simply and clearly. Thank you.

[@Lenore007]

Thank you Chris for explaining oil painting!! You make painting more simplified!!!

[@lisabeyer4712]

You're brilliant! I paint with some friends, but no one else does oils, so I struggle. You did a great job with clear, no-nonsense concrete instruction. And fast! I think half my problem is my impatience at watching a 2 hour video to paint...a circle. I subscribed and can't wait to try some more videos. (PS: Hilarious that you left the LaCroix drinking in. If that was a sponsor, it was nicely done.)

[@paintcoach]

Thanks! I wish it was a sponsor lol

[@kinfolk127]

I like your humor and you are a great teacher.

[@BJBreukelman]

Hi again, Chris. I'm going to ask a question to which I already know and understand the answer. But, I ask because it's rarely talked about by any painting KZbinrs, and I think it may offer some value to your followers new to painting. The question, why do painters use easels instead of just a table or desk? The short answer, perspective distortion. Consider how markings on a street are painted in an elongated manner. If they were painted normal, when viewed at an angle from the driver's seat, they would appear squashed and hard to read. Thank you again for all your doing for all of us artists out there.

[@surennezake6375]

It's actually a really good question. I love painting outside but my easel is so upright it is hard to get the light right and often I find I've been painting in the dark. At home I paint on an angled board and I find this a lot better . Any thoughts would be great thanks 😊

[@BJBreukelman]

@@surennezake6375 I'm not really one for painting outside... WAY too hot for that here in Phoenix anyway. But I think time of day is key for you. You mentioned getting the light right. Just like your indoor lighting. There's angles that work, and others that cause to much glare. You can try a different time of day when the sun is at a different angle, and take pictures of there's something you like about the lighting of your object but struggle with the glare. Or, see if either there is a way to adjust the angle of your easel... or adjust the hight of whatever your sitting on. Sometimes prep and set up for painting takes just a much creativity as the art itself. And that's probably the best advise... we're creative people and our creativity does not have to be limited to the canvas... it can extend to solving problems we run into while trying to produce our art. Did that help?

[@surennezake6375]

@@BJBreukelman Oh thank you so much for your reply. Very kind of you. No problem with too much sun here in UK. Your lucky if you can find it most days !!!. It's the angle of the painting area that I find difficulty with . My easel is too up right . I'm hoping to get a nice Plein Air set up sometime. Like you said I got creative at home and use a kitchen tray at an angel for doing my work at home which works really well. Definitely being an artist you have to use what ever you have to help you achieve what you want 🙂. All the best 😀

[@mariolastepaniuk4957]

I've learnt a lot thanks to this tutorial and my Apple came out lovely, Thank you! :)

[@Larimuss]

Always start with the basics. Thanks great video.

[@stazriffel]

Well explained, good job 💪👨‍🎨I for myself paint the background first, with some colour at the beginning, but yours is also a great approach.

[@kn7615]

I really like your "push and pull" concept; super-helpful; thank you.

[@kenny_ki]

i could never believe this guy was an artist

[@patrickwelch3274]

Good demonstration Chris. Also great point about using the phone . I do that with every painting. Good work.

[@paintcoach]

Thanks!

[@mamekate]

Your tutorials are very helpful for us who wanted to paint better! Thank you so, so much..❤️

[@patmacconnell2727]

Really enjoying these clear concise demos. You have reinvigorated my desire to paint!

[@hallowiejxndkd]

,,You can paint anything" Me: Yes, but actually no.

[@paintcoach]

You can paint it!

[@dianachophy]

😂😂😅😅👌🏻

[@barbaraharris5843]

Fabulous I will keep on taking in what tell. Everyone Take care & god bless. XX.

[@olgashuruht3513]

I am so happy that I found you!! You are an amazing teacher! Going to watch all your videos and practice! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@haoinhvan2550]

Thank you so much. I will sign your patrion.

[@aqeelah6452]

Thank you coach!

[@paintcoach]

you're welcome!

[@dfw6773]

This was incredibly helpful - thank you so much!

[@paintcoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EducationalArtfun]

Well said. I like your vision, teachings of painting🎨tricks are very helpful.

[@colinebaluyut909]

Hope you could make a practice painting or tutorial video with detailed information for those who have no idea how to paint

[@reynirhauksson1026]

Many thanks for sharing this with us, will go painting yes indeed sir🙏 Yours Reyrinn

[@bucolicdaisy]

this is just what I was struggling with, thank you!

[@mythicalgirl2433]

I really want to try this but I don’t have oil paint

[@Lhorkan]

Shoutout to all my Vermillion peeps learning to paint with Paint Coach!

[@irisvita3494]

I love your way of teaching and your italian surname too 😊

[@Barakon]

This also works for acrylic and water technically.

[@Bonsai6263]

Besides you being fine as hell I really do appreciate you giving the best advice! I have a love hate relationship with oil paint and it’s one thing I really really want to master! I started oil painting long time ago but I gave up because I thought I couldn’t do it but looking at your videos really helped motivate me to pick up my paint brush and colors and just do it! I can’t wait to watch more videos on oil painting lessons from you 😭 have truly have been the best advisor for painting!!

[@gunnarg8074]

U explain so good thank you so much for these videos!, im considering switching to oil.

[@TheopticnerveX]

Thanks Paint Bro.

[@joyg49]

I love the analogies and tips you gave! they're incredibly helpful!

[@amysbees6686]

Simply brilliant explanation! Profound.

[@codywalraven7028]

Thank you so much for these videos! I’ve been wanting to try oil painting but have been too intimidated. Your videos are helping me grasp it so much! Thanks!

[@franbarria]

love every second of it

[@thereader4074]

Please, make videos of painting group of trees or jungle

[@Spoilerssweetie]

Painted it! Loved the tutorial!

[@ondinalizbeth1181]

Thank you. I found this very helpful.

[@paintcoach]

You're welcome!

[@jakecavendish3470]

First thing I had to paint in art school was an apple. It looks like an excellent painting of an orange 😢

[@margru8207]

Lovely process Chris 👌

[@Dog_gone_it]

dude, thank you so much. haha cant wait to see more of your material and learn more methods. :)

[@old300texan5]

Thank you for a down to earth lesson, from a new subscriber!

[@PolynHoare]

Thank you for tutorial how to paint green apple.