PAINT TALK: The BEST Things I Did as a Beginner Oil Painter

[@BingBongYourLife]

I wish these were still a thing! I listen to these like podcasts on my commute

[@Kiarasartt]

i watch your videos before painting and they always help idky but this is my comfort channel. i’ve been doing this for over 2 years now 👍🏾

[@sahananarasimhan825]

wow i can just paint and listen to you talk all day. Telling us things that we need to HEAR !! TOTALLY RELATABLE.

[@powderriverfarrier]

He makes a cow look good! Everybody else goes for landscapes and seascapes and mountains and Chris goes and makes a cow standing in a shed look good in a painting. That's some kind of talent this man has. This animal lover appreciates what you did.

[@Welther47]

Cows are underappreciated. Everyone rather want to see horses and lions.

[@J904-v6j]

Chris, another beautiful painting. Got a real kick out of your reflection on what’s a painter supposed to look like.. “are you edgy.” When new friends come into our house for the 1st time, a bunch have looked at MY studio and then remarked to my wife, “gosh, I didn’t know you painted, these are amazing.” I’m a middle-aged, gray hair, airline pilot who likes college football, fishing and working on cars. I guess I don’t look like a painter, either. 😆 Anyway, always impressed by your work.. really incredible. Sounds like you’ve got a great approach to life. I liked your fearlessness about being able to paint anything .. I’m sure that same attitude must’ve had at least a little something to do with being a Division I walk-on at USC. Thanks for all the great videos! John, South Florida

[@lauraorem1276]

I'm glad you got rid of that clump of grass by the cow's hind foot!

[@deelman3340]

One of my favourite videos of yours.

[@elizabethhunt5536]

Thanks Chris. You're a star !

[@lardo444]

hey coach, you said once, when painting a portrait to take a pic with your phone half way through and study the pic. i cant tell you how helpful that is. i told you once, that every self-portrait i paint comes out looking like my friends dad that i knew in high school. well i took your advice and what i've been doing is holding the portrait up to the mirror and POOF, all the distortion shows. i can actually draw something that looks like me. now i have to figure out how to paint it that way. thanks again coach. luv yah, (no homo.)

[@melanieopperman6688]

Even though I don't paint in oils I always find something relevant in your paint talks for any medium. Keeps me listening. Thanks coach.

[@frankovitchgrimowski4950]

I got the rona early January, could not paint, lost the drive or whatever. Even bought the course to kickstart myself, still need to finish it. Just this week I got back in my ‘studio’ and broke out a fresh palette, painted my sisters dog which turn out nice, I was so happy i finished a painting sitting around for months. You said something that struck deep “I GET to paint”, finding joy in what ever we do is tricky when dropped kicked by an outside force. Thank you very much coach, this video was timely.

[@mogalcat3091]

I started painting, totally by accident, at the age of 48. You are so lucky that you found painting at a young age, and that you were able to fnd a balance between your skill and your ego and were able to see it clearly when you did. Not many people get to experience that.

[@claygreen4723]

Then you have 10 years on me!

[@Polecat54941]

I think you nailed it with " balance between your skill and your ego " as this guy's big asset is the control of his ego which makes him highly watchable !

[@chriscallen6897]

I can’t wait to get off work and go home and paint everyday. It’s like breathing to me, I gotta do it !!

[@rafaelgrady8213]

not sure if you guys gives a shit but if you're bored like me atm then you can watch all of the latest series on instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my girlfriend recently :)

[@francisbraden1309]

@Rafael Grady Yea, I have been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself :)

[@lorriepriddle8604]

Me too, May God grant us the abilty to do this all the days of our lives to fill us with contentment and joy in creating wonderful paintings for HIM , us and others

[@KirsiJulkuArt]

Cosh I just love when you can see the brushstrokes it makes the painting alive!

[@KirsiJulkuArt]

So painterly but also so realistic!

[@InWitheNew]

Just started oil painting and guys like Bob Ross and Chris are an absolutely integral part of my process. Even though we don't know each other that motivation from another artist is valuable to me.

[@Sugarsugar-24]

It’s so terrific that you ignore what others think about you painting or being an artist. That is one of the most difficult things for me to get over. Honestly...just now allowing myself to step outside my comfort zone of anonymity and even admit out loud that I do more than “dabble.”

[@jayneyharmony]

Thanks that’s excellent advice Chris. 👍

[@venty_does_it]

I appreciate what you do here. I am a new painter. Fortunately i do it because i enjoy doing it. If i was worried about the end product, i would've stopped already.

[@neu-ter]

Coach I have already started to get my head wrapped around where my problems were and I'm just so grateful

[@dianehoweart6084]

I can't believe someone disliked this. It was awesome! You make so much sense, that I can't wait for the next paint talk I find, so I can listen to more. Your paintings are amazing too, so that's a bonus lol.

[@kaymack5304]

I started your paint course and decided to paint the lemon on my own and then follow the lessons and tutorial. It was like night and day! The 2 paintings look like they were done by different people. I could always draw, but painting just seemed like Greek to me. So much fun to explore it and come out with something I could hang on the wall and be proud of. You’re a great teacher.

[@maryanzoart2755]

Love seeing your process of painting the cow! It's very helpful to see other artist's workflow :)

[@thebluebayou7432]

Thanks for the tips! Cant wait to apply them (:

[@coloradomark2159]

Very insightful Coach. Philosophy of painting will make you the painter you always wished you were.

[@sandracarroll6233]

Love your cow.

[@batoolh9457]

Your a blessing man, can’t wait to start your course. Hopefully can start in May/ June 💃🏻

[@destructiveeyeofdemi]

Chris you are a force of light. The world needs beautiful things, and your sharing of knowledge and honest, positive attitude towards your art surely inspires others to bring beauty into the world. Thank you and much love from Sea Point, Cape Town.

[@payntpot7623]

You covered a question I have been wanting to ask. Thank you. I have long wondered what you do with old paintings where there is a part of it that works and part does not work. You will not have that dilemma, as you are not interested in the end result and would just scrap that work and move on to another. I find I do not want to re use a painting that has failed, but a section of it worked. Perhaps I need to get over that....? Your cow was good, Interesting that in the photo, where the lower hind leg was covered, your sketch and subsequent paining fell down in basic bovine anatomy. Also the tail set was not quite correct. It is an important part of breeding cattle, so a commission work of a special beast might need to have a little more care taken to those basics. I enjoy watching you work. Even as I watch, I still can't fully appreciate how you are able to work around the canvas and have a series of small, random brushstrokes, change the appearance so dramatically. Please keep up with these videos. It seems many of us enjoy them.

[@patfontaine5917]

Interesting story. Thanks for sharing. Agree - it’s best to be yourself and not influenced by others. Thanks again.

[@chriswhitehouse8982]

I agree with what you are saying. I just started painting about 2.5 years ago. I have only been trying to learn to paint by watching all different videos and tutorials, and I do feel that is hindering me. I do better when I just forget about all the rules and methods and just paint on my own.

[@hollylong2511]

You are so inspirational. I am painting more now and love it! Thanks for doing your videos!

[@zenkittystudiowithdarklily1110]

Love your chats. I learn so much. My collegecart experience in painting lacked any real teaching techniques. It was literally come to class 2x week, paint something, produce a certain number of paintings thru the semester, as in 2 still life, 3 landscapes, a couple of portraits, try doing 1 impasto painting, one monochrome etc, to hand in for grading. Teacher didn't teach techniques, just offered critiques of our work. I learn more now on how to do it by watching videos like yours. I get that they want you to gain experience doing, but some guidance would have been helpful. Since college I'm trying to unlearn habits formed by just doing, and trying to progress in the medium. For example, the teacher never taught us fat over lean. It was, just paint something to hand in for grading. Thanks so much

[@beverlywhite8433]

One skill which is harder to quantify is "seeing" what you are painting with an eye to distilling the essence of what you feel when you look at your subject, photo or life. You will eventually cultivate a better eye and start seeing more things you want to paint and an understanding of why.

[@mariazarjoo9960]

"I wake up everyday and I can't get to my easel quick enough" 🥰 that's definitely me ever since I started painting again. Sometimes I think what the hell is wrong with me? I need to get a life 😅 even though I'm doing my final year in uni and I'm supposed to be deadly busy 😅 but I gotta tell you man! That's not something you decide and try to do. That's a part of ones being. If you love painting, the process is most peaceful time 😇 time stops when you start painting. It's not like you can become like that by somebody's advice 🤷‍♀️ Anyways, thanks for your great videos ❤

[@judywoolsey7404]

Thanks for this video. It really helped with my confidence level. I looked back on some of my older paintings, and I have improved. Love to paint and will keep on watching. Thank you.

[@Polecat54941]

Very interesting listening to you, I find on the surface you appear to be a type that may sell cars yet on the inside you are totally different from what one would expect, very perceptive about the subject of painting and how people learn with a great understanding of Art.

[@paintcoach]

Hahahahahah “sells cars”

[@honeygirlsapiary]

Very informative. Nice cow painting :) Thanks for sharing!

[@seapossumsforrest8162]

Awesome!

[@davemalt2451]

Another good one coach. Never tried animals etc. Started painting later and am happy with landscapes. I might get adventurous and have a go at your bovine friend. Never too late I guess.🥸 Thanks for another top demo.😎🇦🇺🦘

[@mariazarjoo9960]

Try horses they're awesome to paint 🥰

[@davemalt2451]

@@mariazarjoo9960 Who knows Maria, it just might happen. Love horses.😃 😎🇦🇺🦘

[@joshbryant6366]

i relate to the age gap in a group of aspiring artists because at this co-op gallery i’m a part of everyone is 40 years older than me😂

[@mypronounismaster4450]

You're a pretty good teacher. I'm learning a lot. But sometimes I'm confused. When I'm at Hobby Lobby I feel this weird urge to get in a huddle with the other customers.

[@halrajhi4026]

İ like ur painting so much 🥺💙💙💙💙💙

[@kerenamselem6518]

you're the best

[@salemhailu11-11]

Thanks for your valuable tips. What made you quit acrylic and embrace oil paint?

[@archanagurudu7809]

Thank you, this was a great video. How should I break bad habits as a beginner oil painter? I end up going back to these bad habits whenever I attempt to use different techniques.

[@amandap2903]

Have you done a video on planes of the face all put together? I have the eye nose and mouth but wondering you you have one for the full face planes.

[@ulaganathan5667]

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[@gurbym5513]

I am really focused on your first course (more than half way through). Taking my time and trying to absorb the fundamentals you speak of. When is the next course coming and can you say what that will be covering (loosely)? Thanks always Chris.

[@paintcoach]

I’m not sure yet. I might do some sort of online intensive workshop where I can work more closely with the students

[@cynthiamarston2208]

I was that housewife mom off work from a department store asking about a class before enrolling in sculpture. I was definitely getting the vibe “this isn’t for you” type vibe because my outfit and look. Really sad actually. Did NOT expect THAT. I did not enroll. It seemed an immature scene because of that and also it seemed like a huge problem to even find a marble stone to work on! They were like it’s an exclusive medium and only accomplished artists know where to buy and those are snatched up and it would be “impossible” for me to find anything locally and cross for shipping blah blah.....my first rock was easy to get.....15 years later everything had changed....out of reach indeed!

[@carriefoscatodesign]

On your patreon page, do you narrate along with the video and give instruction as well? I'm considering signing up to follow your instruction. Thanks!

[@paintcoach]

I sure do! I talk as I paint

[@kristentorres9943]

What if your instructor has a different style of painting? Will it change your own style?

[@harrymonk6]

What colour ground is that?

[@loati94]

I will always find interesting how running after a ball and pushing people is considered not only normal, but desirable. But painting is weird and often stigmatized ( I blame movies with all those rich extravagant, crazy or poor have-nothing-but-art-in-their-lives artists they often portray)

[@blackandwhite1756]

Are you ever Live on KZbin?....... Please say yes

[@AmyFlannigan27]

I often find that my depression holds me back. It renders me useless for days or weeks

[@1Thedairy]

Great painting but such a small brush! I get too fiddly and precise and it just doesn’t work for me.

[@jcherry650]

Saw you in an earlier video wearing a godwin shirt. Is that where you went?

[@animus3328]

I am 62...love to look at paintings...thinking of learning to paint...am i too old....and should i learn to draw first......I know nothing.....:)

[@anshk.v.4752]

sir thank you ( indian )

[@BlueEyedMatt42]

Maybe people should paint their hand on their hand. Talk about keeping your subject close to your "canvas". Please don’t use oil paints lol. Thanks for the nonstop inspiration!