PAINT TALK: The hardest thing about oil painting

[@paintcoach]

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[@addammadd]

I feel like this dude could teach me to paint and then immediately whoop my ass at beer pong.

[@tiner8414]

I feel like I would be comfortable letting him do my eyebrows too. Multifacetted. I’m a fan!

[@soozanc]

LOL!

[@hoxi1141]

@Daniel Owen whoa it’s as if this is isn’t a scam and you are probably the same person🤩🤩

[@LongTrout]

i WAS THINKING THE SAME

[@jhowitt88]

😂😂

[@sablemoreno5095]

😂 omg that intro is the best. I havent even gotten into oil painting yet, but I'm glad I decided to watch

[@paintcoach]

Glad you liked it!!

[@williammcclanahan4518]

Painting with oils is extremely difficult if you don’t know how to apply the paint properly. ALWAYS go with wet on wet and know which brush to use for the occasion.

[@carriepriegel6477]

@@williammcclanahan4518 that's a prevalent misperception regarding oils, that they *extremely difficult" 🙄 I've been a professional artist for almost 4 decades, I'm primarily self-taught, and sadly, because I bought into that misperception, I only took up oils about 9 years ago. My only regret is not working with them sooner!

[@NoobModsAu]

How to avoid mud, lol Thanks for explaining, to many channels just want to show there skill but not explain anything

[@Levittchen4G]

You saved yourself a lot of time

[@KrisPher0]

I've been trying to find this type of demonstration for a week, first video I've seen that actually shows this. Thank you

[@paintcoach]

Kris Phero glad to be of help

[@simplydoz]

Art teacher here: Thank you so much for this video! It addresses a very difficult concept to master. Paint density while layering can be confidence destroying. I also appreciate that you used a warm color on top of a cool color for your example. Its typically easier to start with your darkest coolest colors first and apply think layers. The warmest and brightest colors can be applied at "higher" layers. There are some really cool ways to mix gamsol and linseed oils with paints to make them more or less dense than each other. You can even acheive layering of less dense paints on denser ones if you keep the ratios in sync. Cool stuff thank you!

[@tatianaantoinette9086]

I've been oil painting on and off for almost three years and I did not know this. I tried using all sorts of techniques, mediums, etc. and nothing has been satisfactory. You hear fat over lean all the time but no one says, go lean for at least the first 50% of your painting. I'm looking forward to setting up my new studio to start painting again!

[@thedeafgenius]

Art is not a solitary hobby. You need to be around other experienced artists or watch them paint. You cant improve by being on your own or closed off. After you have learned and socialized with other artists for several years, then you can go off into solitary and create work.

[@carriepriegel6477]

Wish you the best ☺️👍 I find oils so addictive, truly nothing compares! 🎨

[@tatianaantoinette9086]

@@thedeafgenius I was just thinking about that again, particularly "copying" the masters as Chris suggests, not to sell, but to learn. I am kind of isolated in a rural area bit we do have some plein air painters and get together sometimes to paint

[@edwardhisse2687]

Interesting that people really strive to go thick asap, even thought liquid paints seem to be a lot easier to control.

[@tiffanylee1216]

Super helpful especially when you're coming from another medium. I was/am definitely one of the people who didn't know how to word this question! Would you mind showing us and talking a little bit about the varnish/finishing process? How long do you wait to do it? How long does it take to dry? How shiny should we go.. all that jazz. Thank you!

[@paintcoach]

Thanks! I will put varnishing on the list!

[@nsr5961]

Tiffany Lee I’m still super confused? I opened a bottle of Gamsol and the whole room was filled by fumes that seem toxic and bad. I opened up all The windows but it was so strong and also my eyes kept feeling irritated and dry. Why or how are people doing this?

[@01Chargersteve]

@@nsr5961 Wow - I recently bought a bottle but don't even smell anything ? all people are different ? maybe you are allergic ?

[@tracik1277]

Charger Steve Agree. I like the smell of most paint and stuff.

[@bohobrain]

This was SOOOO helpful..i just started art school & my teacher barely discusses the proper way to use the oil paints. THANK YOU :)

[@ruudratajczak2240]

I AM SO HAPPY THAT I FOUND YOU!!!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR PAINTING SECRETS... YOU SIMPLY THE BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!

[@paintcoach]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bluepearlgirl-emelie]

I really appreciate how you explain things really straight forward with demonstrations that anyone can totally understand. If only i could take a whole art course from you irl. I have a feeling that i would improve greatly if that were to happen. You are still helping me through youtube and it isnt making me worse that is for sure. I have painted for years but i am only now realizing that i had some downright terrible painting teachers. What a waste when there is so much to learn! If only they were as skilled and personable as you! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@ines7257]

7:23 ..... life changing

[@amysbees6686]

Perfect. Simple explanation.

[@ujalabatool8154]

why thankyou

[@ankeshmbbs]

finally i can start with oils! the demo i have been looking for all my life!! I was so confused to start with oil paints bcoz of poor knowledge of mediums and confusion with thick over thin.. i just kept reading about it and even tried looking for it on youtube but just couldn’t find the right video to clear my confusion!! finally i have !! Cant thank u enough dude ! 😘

[@khushi-kl6up]

You're an angel! Seriously made me get over my fear of oil painting

[@paintcoach]

That's what I'm here for!

[@DuncanWarner-e3i]

Thanks so much for recognizing that beginners often don't even know how to word the problem in order to search for a way to fix it!

[@nameisbad]

I cannot express how much I appreciate this, didn't know why this happened sometimes till now.

[@arzudinc5895]

Thank you for this video. You have answered many of my questions about consistency of oil paint.

[@nathanrasor4730]

Much appreciated. I’ve watched countless videos and every person just dances around it or doesn’t show such a basic concept

[@impish22]

Very helpful video.. oils continue to stress me out, but as you said, it's practice, practice.. You definitely made it less intimidating.. and I can see the possibilities now. I have some oil paints that I have been avoiding, but your video was very encouraging.. thanks so much..!

[@godoftheLTD]

I've been trying to figure out how to manage paint thickness for SO LONG! This visual guide helped a ton. Thank you!

[@amysbees6686]

Wonderful explanation on the worst (muddying) and best (everything) things about oil painting!!! I love it for, among other reasons, it's correctability!!! It is so forgiving of your mistakes!! Thank you!!

[@ruthjohnston-wood5541]

Brilliant explanation of the basics of oil painting . If only teachers would not skip this vital part of teaching , so important for beginners like me . Many thanks 😄

[@alanroberts7916]

Ive gone back to acrylics because the drying time is so much faster. if the bottom layer is dryer you can cover it with another color real easy. and you can still add oil paint sections.

[@Valhalla43]

That intro is so insanely relatable. thank you!!

[@catherinegregory5654]

This video and all of them are the best!! I’ve been trying to teach myself how to oil paint but the color mixing has stumped me. This helps so much. Your explanations help with concepts that books or other videos don’t explain well. It makes sense. Thank you.

[@majobe100]

A simple basic thing that nobody tells you and it is so helpful, thank you so much, you are a great teacher.

[@lisachangarcia]

I like how you explain fat over thin. It’s easier to understand the concept! Great job!

[@arpeggih0]

i appreciate this more than u can comprehend my guy

[@joyceobeys6818]

Thank you, I learn something new all the time. It’s funny I sort of knew this but not really n this made it more obvious how they work. I haven’t painted in a few years cuz we moved to the RV n I have no room n my husband retired which makes doing things difficult in a small area but I’d like to paint a few more paintings before retiring altogether. ❤

[@kingkoiroi]

Bro, I have been trying to figure this out by myself for the longest time. And I finally got over my ego and looked on youtube. You have given me the answers I need! Thank you!

[@sergimarcet]

Dude , this channel is better than art college. Keep it up!!

[@silverblue73]

Every tip you give about oil painting is a reason I haven't tried it yet, so thank you

[@aleksandrnovakov2578]

Thank you. After watching your video and another one about oil painting I tried my second shot at it after the very first time in the last summer and... heck, you nailed it! It's been great. No frustration at all and the piece is coming out quite nice. Now I have to figure out how to approach precise objects like buildings and so but I'm happy already. 😀

[@paintcoach]

That's great!

[@charlottesnyman]

Thank you so much!!! I have been searching for a visual example (I learn this way) and the complicated other videos I've seen confused me more with the technical jargon! I have always used acrylics and have so nervous to do oils. You have helped me immensely!!

[@nyctilia]

Thank you so much! Now I know how to approach my next painting. I wish I had this info a few days ago 🥲 I am on my first proper painting which is my friend’s cat and it took me a while to figure out the basic colours and light/dark distribution and the fur is next and I’m a bit anxious 🥲 I know, a pet is ambitious, but I have experience with watercolours and have been drawing for years so I thought I’d just give it a shot. To not complicate things for myself I decided to use the paint directly without thinner. I managed the blending and everything okay but it took me quite a few layers and taking off paint and so on and now I don’t want to ruin what I managed to achieve because it really took a while 😭 I have been searching for videos about “oil painting detail” and didn’t find what I was looking for. In the painting process of someone else I saw them applying the details last and it looked like they kind of “dragged” the light paint so blend in with the existing one and it did work for me on some spots but definitely won’t for detail. Now I know I should’ve thinned the paint in the lower layers. Do you think it’ll still be possible if I wait a few days and let it dry a bit? I know it’ll take much longer to dry completely but do you think that could work?

[@SineadAshley]

Omg this is game changing! It’s like layers in photoshop but with paint 🤩

[@artbyitisha6157]

This is as transparent as anyone can be, super helpful!! Thank you

[@ClariceAust]

You remind me of one of my nephews who is a ski instructor and also a really good teacher. Good lesson; even though I'd seen videos on this before, I had a hard time understanding what the differences entailed before I watched this.

[@nielsybernal1265]

Thanks man This was my biggest frustration, I am coming from Cuba and Cervantes Cabrera Moreno was part of my family but I was to young when he died out of stroke

[@chica2000ok]

This info is gold! I am always struggling to avoid mud. Therefore i am using to little paint. Lightbulb moment here ;-) Thank you

[@MrMichaelhodge]

Yes, thank you!!!!! So, so helpful! I was trying to figure this out...great explanation!

[@paintcoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@recedogory]

Finally I know that thing I didnt’t know and I didn’t know that I do not know but struggling! THANK YOU!

[@faisaljaveedtv]

Very helpful thank you! I was struggling with the same issue and watched bunch of videos like wet on wet techniques however didn't get it, but now I got it... 👌

[@ahadmoeen4102]

I think if you start off with watercolor, you'll be able to get a better grip on the oils. Like we have to deal with worse problems like harsh edges, bleeding, cauliflower thing, colors mudding up, and slow (not as slow as oils but compared to acrylics) drying.

[@LuxAeternum]

Thanks, that was already helpful, but i still have a question: How is Bob Ross doing it? Because in his videos I don't see him using gamsol, etc

[@paintcoach]

LuxAeternum thanks! He has a specific way of painting and prepping the canvas. He had paint thinner in that tub off screen that he would use and then “beat the dickens” out of his brush to get it dry. He worked in a particular way to create his specific style in a very short amount of time.

[@mommydallable]

Bob coats the canvas with a thin layer of Liquid White. You can buy this at Blick or Jerry’s Artarama. He uses very thick oil paint and natural hair brushes.

[@lpiccitto]

@@paintcoach I also noticed that Bob Ross would always say thin paint sticks to thick paint, but you are saying to work opposite...thin to thick. Is Bob's way specifically for the wet on wet technique? Or does it work both ways? I'm trying to figure out my own style, but I'm also trying to learn as much as I can about oil painting to better understand what I'm doing.

[@PartanBree]

His "liquid white" under layer is pre-thinned, and he often mixes that with other colours to create a dilute paint. Also, if you listen carefully, he'll just casually drop in passing that he's thinned paint down with linseed oil or thinner. His paintings have a specific construction that still fits this principle, though - the underlayers are very very thin - not necessarily dilute, but thin. Just a scraping. Then there is a single thick layer of top of that. He advises against painting thickly on paint that is already thickly applied, that's "mud-mixing".

[@PartanBree]

@@lpiccitto Bob Ross does start with thin layers, though, before the thick paint even goes on. His "thin sticks to thick" principle applies to the final touches which go on top of the thick impasto layer.

[@Crap873]

Your spot on on all your teaching. A great channel to help new painters and a great site to refresh skills. Subscribed 👍🇨🇦

[@michcruz3418]

Very helpful, thanks. I just hope that there’s less music background😃

[@camillea7697]

You’re a great teacher. .. very direct practical info.

[@EthanRogers6264]

Super helpful demo. Definitely was an obstacle for me getting into oil painting, learning how to maneuver the paint. Great tips 👍

[@paintcoach]

Glad it was helpful. I plan on making more videos like this in the future.

[@iCharlesT]

Thank you sooo much! I had no idea that the problem I kept running into had a solution like this! I didn’t know what I was doing wrong even though I heard thousands of times “fat over lean”.

[@hd-xc2lz]

Another option is to simply use alkyd (fast drying oils) paints, at least for the initial layers/passes. They dry only slightly slower than acrylics with retarder added, i.e. painting done in morning is dry after lunch. Then on your final pass go with the fattier oil paint. Also, if in the past your underpainting/ground was done in acrylic, you'll find better layer attachment alkyd to oil than acrylic to oil.

[@TeacupGirl]

Helpful tip- thanks for sharing!

[@Audrey.1]

I haven’t picked up a paint 🎨 brush going on 5 years 😞and I am 😔slowly warming up to the idea again . Thanks 🙏

[@fatemalodhger9586]

That’s was an eye opener! Thank you so much. Also I would love a video on brush economy ,like getting a painting done with just a few correct brush strokes, like maybe a flowers in a vase?

[@jessicarakowicz1627]

Oh man, thank you for explaining this in the phrasing that my mind was asking the questions.

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

Challenge question.... How do you keep track of what you've mixed into your paints on your palette? (New sub so sorry for all of my questions on the three videos I've seen of yours so far). I decided to take your advice and start on ONE subject (a lemon) and plan to stay with it. But I had mixed gamsol in some paints to thin them just a bit and then mixed in a different medium (I can't remember the name of it right off but it came in my Winsor-Newton starter set) and I ended up with burnt sienna mixing in with my yellow because I think I grabbed some yellow that had been mixed with either gamsol or the other medium.

[@stephr5914]

I remember having to use almost no medium for most parts of a painting for uni because I left it till the last minute to paint, lol. Ain't got no time to wait for that previous layer to dry. And in the end that was one of my favourite paintings.

[@Hadoken.]

This is a problem that has kept me from transitioning my professional illustration work to oils for years. Certainly the medium needs practice but this always gets in the way. Another problem is what I’ve heard called as “skating” which is when you’re trying to apply paint even of the same color, thicker even, and instead of it sticking on all that happens is your brush (along with the load of paint it has) ends up wiping off the paint already on the canvas and spreads some out of the sides of the stroke on the canvas. This all is quite frustrating because there were illustrators who did pro work, fast, for decades, in oils, and managed to do things alla prima, with thin layers of paint. Take Frazetta for instance. Much of his work is so thin it’s like watercolors almost. There are many he did in multiple sessions and there are some he did in one sitting, but they look layered instead of all the painting being done with mixes of color on the canvas. What is going on in those cases and what is the problem when the paint “skates”? How much does the ground play into this?

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

I’m extremely curious too and would love an answer to all your questions

[@ArtByRopri]

Wow So Beautiful Colours playing, Wishing you more and more Successes 🌺💜💐

[@mkgautham197]

This intro was so good ! Thanks a lot !!! i have been searching a video for getting a better grasp at the basic concept of mediums and solvents and this was so helpful !

[@paintcoach]

You're very welcome!

[@paulallentaylor6034]

Can you speak to the best practice for cleaning the brush when mixing of changing mixtures? Does it not keep colors cleaner? It's good habits that really help.

[@rachanan7385]

The most helpful oil paint tutorial..this was the one I was looking for.. thank you

[@paintcoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nicoledesormeaux14]

Me to thanks

[@stephaniewhitfield6041]

This is fantastic! I hope you know how many fellow artists you have helped! Thank you!

[@Jopp7in]

Thanks for this video. I always seem to fight my paint when oil painting and have to wait for layers to dry before I go to the next color. Appreciate the lesson.

[@samuelarevalo6809]

que buen video amigo es exactamente lo que me preguntaba,y como dices no sabia como buscar en you tube o google eres un gran maestro amigo de verdad muchos exitos siempre

[@masterpainters1706]

One of the things that can confuse is the difference between. thick thin and fat lean. They are not the same. Using your thick thin example the middle thickness one, the one with medium is actually the fattest. Fat meaning the amount of oil in the paint and its effect on the speed of drying. Fat over lean is always putting slower drying, more oily, paint over thin faster drying less oily paint. This stop cracking on gives a better paint film that will last.

[@paintcoach]

Yeah I kind of misspoke here. This video is just about thin to thick and not fat over lean

[@sunnywaters5904]

it helps, but to actually keep the color from changing whilst going over any thin, wet layer , it is helpful to let it dry. If you dont and you want popping colors to stay vibrant, the impasto you will need makes it dry even slower, and the texture could get in your way in later layers, for its not really possible to cover up that layer if not dried completely

[@hattorihanzo8385]

7:20 Please clarify… How can oil paint + linseed oil be less thicker than oil paint without any medium? When you add linseed oil to oil paint then isn’t it getting even more thicker than oil paint by itself? Thankyou

[@aliceinchainslessons8713]

No, the linseed oil is “lighter weight” oil. Viscosity is the term for how easily oil flows. The linseed oil won’t make the paint thinner it will make it brush on smoother. The paint thinner literally thins the paint so it doesn’t go on as thick. Linseed=smoother to brush paint on. Paint thinner=thinner paint (weaker, more like a water color paint). I am a beginner but bought all the products and goofed around. This is my experience.

[@hattorihanzo8385]

@@aliceinchainslessons8713 Cheers my friend 👍😀

[@petetube99]

Good video but youve got this wrong. Fat over lean refers to the amount of oil on the paint. The first layers have solvent, then neat paint, then paint mixed with additional oil. That's why glazes, which are mostly oil, are used last.

[@wmfairuz]

exactly

[@guitarguy4372]

Also, when the paint is dry, just paint over it instead of 'sanding' it.

[@amysbees6686]

Wouldn't thst depend on the technique you are using: direct or indirect?

[@nikiromih5306]

I have a question. I have a painting medium that came with my paiting kit, it's basically a mix of vegetable oils and mineral spirits. If i dry my painting in beteween layers and want so follow the real fat over lean rule: does straight paint from the tube go on top of the paint mixed with this medium or the other way around? And if i add more of this medium does is get fatter or leaner considering it has both oil and thinner inside?

[@phoebeburfeind8449]

Your videos are great! I love oil painting and this inspires me to keep pushing myself to get better:)))

[@ellegriffiths4955]

Thank you. I think you've just saved me hours of frustration!

[@sagerwilliam4248]

Thanks a lot Bro. You're doing a great job. Thank you!

[@EskayStudios]

Changing over from Acrylics to Oils, this subject is my number 1 issue I’m having!

[@nerissavaldez4227]

Thank you! What a simple thing to fix my issues!

[@Axiasart]

THANKS took so long to finally get an answer !

[@rithartstudio8236]

The Explanation In This Video Is Excellent Now Everybody That Watches Your Videos Are Gonna Know Their Mistakes! Stay Connected!

[@PartanBree]

You get this from Bob Ross, if you look at how he constructs his paintings. The first layers are very thin - the white underlayer which is both dilute and vanishingly thin, then the background colours, which are full-strength paint but again are wafer-thin. Then there is only one thick layer of full-strength paint (the mountain, the base colour of the tree) and one upper layer of dilute paint (snow, tree highlights on top) which has to be dilute or it will not work. If you add extra layers of thick paint, you become a "mud mixer". You really only get one shot at the thick layer, unless you're going to let it dry and come back to it. It's a thing which is quite unique to oil paint and I was surprised by it. I'm finding Bob Ross tutorials a great way to learn the basics of how oil paint behaves.

[@paintcoach]

It’s actually the opposite of Bob Ross. Bob Ross worked in a very specific way that doesn’t lend itself to basic oil painting techniques

[@PartanBree]

@@paintcoach Do you not think his initial layers follow your principle, though? I understood you to be saying that you had to build up thin layers first, then the impasto goes on. You can't start thick and keep going thick. It's a different technique but the same materials

[@Rainyy711]

3:50 just wait for it to dry and you can easily paint over it like nothing was there but try not to make it too wet because it will make the bottom color mix with the upper color just like when you put some water to make your oil paint not too dry to mix something

[@Woofwoof369]

Art block is on the corner, gotta paint as fast as I can’t while my willing to paint lasts

[@mooingkat9514]

This video saves lives.

[@charlestaylor6279]

First problem is I'm on a very tight budget and I'm wondering if you have a recipe for making gesso ? Second problem I've painted a blue suit on one of my characters and it was far too blue using French Ultramarine Blue. Too much, far too much chroma. So I tried glazing with "liquin" and orange oil paint. That made it blotchy ! So then I thought I'd use Phthalo Blue, with licquin and that made it dark, less chroma, in fact hardly any chroma. Midnight in a coal cellar would be more accurate. So now I'm stuck. Do I need to use paint stripper and start again. It's a big canvass 3 foot by 2 foot so I really need to be sure that whatever I do next will be beneficial Kind regards - Chris in Thailand PS, great videos ! Keep up the good work and take a medal out the bucket ! Bravo !

[@ojohnnoymac1385]

Just keep in mind guys if you sand down any sort of dried paint be extra cautious no to inhale it or ingest it in any way, it can be toxic.

[@primemover7898]

I haven't looked yet but have you done any videos on canvas selection and preparation before painting?

[@asdfghjkl6152]

really great info! i'm new to oil painting and your videos help me a lot! 💜

[@paintcoach]

That's awesome! More on the way!

[@DreamItCraftIt]

This helped tonnes and put it all in perspective for me. Thanks!

[@dididiana9056]

amazing! thank you! question pls: how to not leave brush strokes on canvas while painting?

[@wendynuttall9058]

Very helpful - thanks for the simple explanation

[@kennetharmbruster6086]

I would try spraying varnish on the 1st layer before painting over with the second-not sure how well it would work for oil though

[@MrSwareism]

Thank you, I have some problem when I try to explain this thickness properties to my student in english ; Now I can try it again.

[@paintcoach]

Happy to help!

[@mooingkat9514]

Thanks so much for making this video, i was really confused with Bob Ross's techinique and advice fron other tutors' videos, one being thin over thick and the other being the other way around.

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

Bob painted alla prima, meaning all in one coat or in one session.

[@liqerise]

fun fact: toxic pigments are in it's most toxic form if you sand it, the dust that you might breath in from it is more toxic than any solvents you migth breath in in the normal process o painting.

[@michaelmilauskas1588]

That logo on your hat struck me. I swore I had seen it before. We may actually go to the same gym if it's what I think it is! :-) Even more incentive for me to get better at painting!

[@frankiewalnuts]

"How to stop muddy paint mixing" would be what I would search

[@requiemforpsyche]

Your channels really been helpful, I have been trying to get into oil paint recently and I find your videos great for tips!

[@charlottefinley8882]

Wow this has clarified so much for me. I learnt oil painting in expensive courses where we often let each layer dry for a week before adding another layer on, and it sort of escaped me that the thick over thin principle is the same when painting wet on wet. I have also wondered on and off for years whether straight oil paint is considered thicker or thinner than oil paint + medium (because the medium is oily/fatty so I wasn't sure if it's fatter than oil paint...) But now I understand! I have a question about how this all stands when you want to do a glazing layer. Is it possible to allow your painting to dry and then glaze with oil paint + lots of medium, even if your thickest layer of straight oil paint is the last thing you painted?

[@ellazamoracreate]

Can you do a video on the technical process of wet on wet painting regarding mediums?

[@charmainelastimosa9124]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I was painting a project fr my MAPEH class TuT And I came through this problem and I searched and saw this vid... THANK YOU

[@sonneshine1932]

I’m so confused,, is that a water he’s mixing the colour with ? Or just oil?

[@Louielu25]

What pad do you use? I’ve felt so overwhelmed in picking one as a first time oil painter I’ve read so many mixed reviews about having to prime the paper and pigment being soaked up it’s too much lol. Thanks for this, super helpful beginner set up. the mediums had me doozy too there’s so many!

[@patriciozazzini968]

what is Gamsol? and why you clean the brush if you can constantly achieve colors mixing them?unless it is a black color the rest can be achieved without cleaning the brush

[@alexwhite5724]

You are a life saver 🌺

[@deborahrobinson4465]

Best explanation ever! Thank you so much.

[@BreeCRossi]

I’ve watched a few of these trying to build the confidence to start working with oils. These videos have already broken down some of my fears and confusion. I thought you had mentioned something about a good beginners set of brushes but don’t see it listed. I have some but not sure what I need. Also the Pittsburgh mug? I like it cause that’s where I’m from but now live In Richmond VA, your hometown. Anyways putting together a supply order and would love to hear back :)

[@owenjames124]

Hey mate, new here.. do you also have a video on this same process for the use of pallet knives too? For example, if i where to layer mountains into a landscape 👍