Painting a Dark Object on a Dark Background

[@panchoverde5078]

New Walcott tutorials are like Christmas. This is Fine Art. Much appreciated.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for the very nice compliment and for watching! :)

[@trevthegreat7176]

Hey do you know what ever happened to this guy??

[@panchoverde5078]

@@trevthegreat7176 I haven't heard anything from him in about a year it seems.

[@janabonsignore2784]

@@walcottfineart5088 hey you! I love your Channel ... 🔥💫♥️

[@walcottfineart5088]

@@janabonsignore2784 Thanks for the nice comment!

[@NickPenlee]

A shame that you've finished posting videos but we'll treasure the ones you did make! Hope you have a great life Jason.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for the nice comment! I might make more videos in the future, just not sure when yet. :)

[@NickPenlee]

@@walcottfineart5088 Hi Jason. There's a continuous swathe of new products coming onto the market and artists need you, in your own inimitable style, to test them and show your findings to the public Give serious consideration to making more videos in 2025! Have a good holiday season!

[@Spafon1]

Always loved your videos, Jason, and I guess it's none of my business but do you have any plans to post more as it's been quite a while? Whatever your decision, thanks so much for what you've given us up to now.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for asking and for the nice comment! I do hope to eventually make new videos but I'm not sure when that will happen yet. :)

[@jimacheson]

I liked them very much. You helped me learn to pail with oils

[@WintersKnight546]

@@walcottfineart5088 Now's a great time to start making video again, Jason.

[@borealiswan2363]

Thank you for demonstrating so effectively the power of suggestion, we often forget that we don't actually need to lay out everything precisely. Best to have a clear picture in your mind of what you want to achieve

[@walcottfineart5088]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching :)

[@ryanoconnor7957]

Hi Jason don't give up. I keep checking still to see if there are any new videos from you. I will keep waiting patiently! Love your work.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Yeah, I know it's been a long time! I really do hope to make more but I don't know when yet. Thanks for the nice comment and for watching the channel! :)

[@TK-uu2dv]

Hi Mr Walcott, I was first introduced to your art through one of your earlier KZbin videos. Your art and creation have always touched me in a very warm and profound way. You have a beautiful eye for our world and a kind heart that isn’t afraid of expressing beauty. I hope you’re doing well. Greetings from Taiwan!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thank you for such a kind compliment! I'm so glad you've enjoyed my videos... Thanks for watching! :)

[@qianamdavis962]

This simple technique reminded me of my basic lessons from highschool and gives me motivation to tackle painting silhouette style subject on a dark background for this erotic art idea I have. Haven't painted in years and was starting to overthink it out the gate. Thank you for this. Checking out some of your other videos. May just have a new subscriber

[@walcottfineart5088]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@milkdadd6216]

Miss seeing your videos! You should make more if you have time :)

[@jodyj0]

Great! You always share very helpful tips,recommendations & advice! Hope all is going well & look forward to more videos from you.🎨👩🏻‍🎨👨🏻‍🎨🧑🏻‍🎨🖌🖼

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!

[@venetiancat]

Thinking of you as I paint and read my many notes that I have from your tutorials. I hope that you are well Jason. Much Love from New Mexico USA!

[@jorey4565]

Same thing,i started to be worried about Jason,hope he is in good health...take care all of you in this ttime of craziness ..covid panic and now war in Ukraine..cheers from France.👍❤️

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for the nice comment Julia! I am doing well. Happy Painting! :)

[@charleneheaman2033]

Great demo and I was missing watching your videos so I’m glad you had time to post a new one.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@wiktorwauzchonski6332]

I hope you're well jason, you have not uploaded in almost a year :( your vids are literally gold to me and have helped me out on my quest to use oils, hoping to see more from you in the future!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for commenting! I am fine and do hope to make new videos at some point, just not sure when that'll be yet. I'm so glad my videos have been helpful to you! :)

[@wiktorwauzchonski6332]

@@walcottfineart5088 awesome glad to hear you're ok :) looking forward to any future content

[@kanchanshingwekar2186]

Thank you for this video. Learnt so much, did not know what negative space meant.

[@Frank_Nemo]

Very useful and impressive technique. Many thanks.

[@cesarcamiloramirez8032]

Dear Mr Walcott, thanks for all of these nice videos. I have learned a lot since I found your channel. I hope you are well and wonder when we can enjoy your knowledge and expertice again.

[@walcottfineart5088]

I'm not sure yet about new videos. I do hope to start again though at some point. I'm so glad you've found my channel helpful! Thanks for the nice comment and for watching :)

[@mountainhabitat]

Wow! loved seeing the bottle emerge as if by magic, you truly are a Wizard. thank you :)

[@ahmedhumayunrasheed2434]

Beautiful bottle and light treatment, Walcott!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for the nice comment and for watching!

[@ahmedhumayunrasheed2434]

@@walcottfineart5088 You're welcome Dear!

[@ahmedhumayunrasheed2434]

@@walcottfineart5088 Do a Oil Painting step by step!

[@GalleryofHorrors]

I absolutely love your channel! You bring everything into focus! Thank you so much dude! You rule!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks so much for the nice comment and for watching! :)

[@paulnatanghe]

Thank you very much... your videos are most useful as always as they are short and get straight to the point with an easy and clear demonstration.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for the nice comment and for watching! :)

[@kimlanoue2033]

This is so wonderful. I just love your technique and style. I also loved your onion on the monthly newsletter. Thanks Jason!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@chriswhitehouse8982]

We miss you Jason. My Christmas wish is that you return to making new videos in the new year 😃

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

Jason, you are always full of surprises! Great to see you videos! Great job, very inspiring and educational. Blessings and be safe.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks! You too!

[@GM-yn9nc]

Great lesson, this really helped me.You always offer great information to your subscribers. Question, how would you handle a dark tree on a dark evening ... no reflective light involved??? Thanks for your time.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Good question. Well there will always be some contrast in light even in a dark setting. Say if the tree was silhouetted against a moonlit sky, then the sky would be slighty lighter than the tree shape. Thanks for watching!

[@leebowles3579]

I hope that you make some new videos. I really enjoy and appreciate your work.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for the nice comment! I do hope to make videos again in the future. Not sure when yet though.

[@momopaints]

Totally awesome tip. I’m gonna give it a go just for practice. Thanks!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Have fun! Thanks for watching :)

[@Kdogpiper]

Hi Jason. Are you planning to release any new videos? I love your videos! You're great at it!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Thank you......iam following you since many years now........you come up with always useful topics....amazing.....

[@walcottfineart5088]

So nice of you! Thanks for watching :)

[@tinkerquinn8580]

Will you be coming out with more videos soon? I always enjoy watching them 😀

[@walcottfineart5088]

To be honest I don't have a timeline yet on new videos. Hopefully sometime soon after the new year. Thanks for checking in!

[@macropsialberto]

Thank you, very didactic the demo. Greetings from Bogotá, Colombia!

[@Seductive_Psycho]

I really like your channel...I find myself watching it every day since finding it.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Wow, thanks for such a nice comment! I'm glad you've enjoyed my videos :)

[@trishcusworth4950]

Thank you for all your wonderful videos. 🙏

[@Gunpla-miniature]

are you still okay man? great underrated channel.

[@walcottfineart5088]

I am fine! Thanks for asking and for the nice comment :)

[@deusmorthem441]

learning so much, so fast from each of your vids. great work, thank you for sharing. you've earned the sub and then some!

[@walcottfineart5088]

I'm so glad you've enjoyed the videos! Thanks for watching and for the sub :)

[@cshula1]

Very helpful lesson!. You're a very good teacher. Thank you.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for the nice comment and for watching!

[@mikep6843]

Thank you again Jason - we just love your videos!!!!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad you like them! Thank you for all the nice comments on my various videos!

[@nwk111]

Why are you not making videos? Your way of explaining is really good

[@esthermurray4130]

Great video ! To the point and very informative. Please don't stop with sharing your expertise. It's much appreciated! !Thanks a million!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad it was helpful :)

[@fredcabr]

I’m really enjoying your video lessons. I’m learning quite a lot. Thank you, sir!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching :)

[@keaseyboi8481]

This video is so cool! I hope you will upload again soon!

[@walcottfineart5088]

I will! Thanks for watching!

[@studio181artisticimpressions]

Please make more videos

[@HB-vp4xq]

I just want to thank you! I am a new subscriber and I am really glad I came across your channel. Your videos are really informative and I look forward to seeing them! Thanks to your videos I decided to try out Rublev, and I am really excited to see how I like them. Thank you so much for all the information and tips.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Awesome! Thank you for the nice comment! I hope you enjoy the Rublev paints :)

[@jayarnbert6137]

Wonderful Jason!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for watching!

[@ji_k]

Learnt something new today! Your tip was truly helpful; thank you.💐

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@gwenritch]

great demo

[@walcottfineart5088]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching :)

[@ldypepper]

Thank you so much Jason, you are great at teaching and I thank you so much!!!

[@grumplesx.x]

Love your videos. Just recently found your channel. Your videos are excellent and very informative

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks so much for the nice comment and for watching! :)

[@pietyhill]

Hello, Jason. I sure miss your videos. I've learned so much from you over the past couple of years. I hope you are well and happy. 🙏🏽

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for the nice comment! I'm am doing fine :) I do eventually hope to start making new videos again. Not sure when yet.

[@pietyhill]

@@walcottfineart5088 No hurries and no worries. Thanks, again.

[@matpingar3617]

Helpful as always, I really appreciate your videos.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching :)

[@janiezyje]

I'm a total beginner, so it's very helpful, thank you for posting videos like this one. :)

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@jacobzagone1208]

@@walcottfineart5088 hoping to see more instructive videos soon!

[@M4th3u54ndr4d3]

Love your channel! Great tips

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Bright-It]

Happy Holidays, Jason!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Same to you! Thanks for watching :)

[@theagespot9717]

I know this is off topic, but I'm wondering if you use water mixable oils, and if so would you be willing to do a tutorial? I have been given a set and I'd like to get started but haven't found someone out there who teaches the way you do. Thanks.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Good question! To be honest, I don't care for the water mixable oils, so I probably won't be doing a demo of them on my channel. You can do anything with them that regular oils can do. The only difference of course is they can be thinned and cleaned with water. They are compatible with regular oils as well, and can be intermixed with them, but past a certian point they will lose their water solubility if mixed with too much regular oil paint. Thanks for watching!

[@theagespot9717]

@@walcottfineart5088 Thanks for your honesty. I dabbled a little with them last night and the impression I got from first use was that they were a bit stiff. But then again I use M. Graham paints most often, so I'm used to a smooth texture. I still don't know how I feel about them altogether.

[@rajnihada8863]

Great lesson sir. Thanks for sharing

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching :)

[@gerdavogel5287]

Thanks, Jason, keep well.

[@walcottfineart5088]

You too! Thanks for watching :)

[@desotopete]

Had me worried with no new videos with covid and all. But I see you are still responding to comments so all good.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Yes, all is fine with me! I do hope to make new videos again, but I'm not sure when yet. Thanks for checking in! :)

[@blackdragonflyK8]

THANK YOU!!!! I’m struggling on a painting & this REALLY helped

[@walcottfineart5088]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching :)

[@Anna_Valentina_artist]

I really like it! Thank You for this tip ✨

[@jimmyrabeart]

Hello, how to prevent oil paints from drying out in a tube that has not been used for two to three years or more?

[@walcottfineart5088]

In truth a well made oil paint should not dry in the tube and should remain usable indefinitely as long as the tube is sealed and remains air tight. However certain pigments or a compromised tube can cause this to happen. The only thing I can think of that would prevent that if you are haivng problems, is to store the tubes in the freezer when you aren't using them. It slows down the drying process. Thanks for watching! :)

[@valuemarketing1]

Thank you, this helps me on a project I’m currently working on.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching :)

[@gardeniainbloom812]

You're a gem.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@lunadargent5292]

Hey Jason always great to see one of your videos excellent tip thank you very much. Hope you have a very happy Halloween I bet your house is all decorated! 🎃🎃🎃

[@walcottfineart5088]

Yes it is! Happy Halloween to you too and thanks for watching :)

[@gracied7379]

Another fantastic video!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for watching!

[@capmericle1931]

Great tip always good learning from you.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks 👍

[@nancyparker2516]

Great demo! Easy to understand, thank you so much!

[@andrewh88]

Very useful info, any plans to do some more videos?

[@walcottfineart5088]

I do hope to get back to making videos, but I dont' know when yet! Thanks for watching :)

[@fullmoonC]

Miss you !!! :( Need more videos.

[@walcottfineart5088]

I do hope to start making new videos again at some point! I don't know when yet though. Thanks for watching!

[@sgtkat69]

Great advice!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@ilinkadrieu2637]

thank you, really very nice

[@maryellenhill4121]

Wonderful as always. Thank you!

[@walcottfineart5088]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)

[@carravagio16]

hey jason, ive commented and watched many of your videos, especially on paints and mediums. noticed you havent posted in in 2 years. Hope you didnt get burned out and your doing well. miss your videos

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for checking in! I did need to take a break for awhile, but hope to make new videos again in the future. No timeline on that yet though. :)

[@le_Bizarre]

Great video. I have a question though: was the phtalo green painted at minute 4 a color mistake, and later corrected with cooler mix (bluemarine), or was it there as a background for the cooler mix to sit on top of it?

[@walcottfineart5088]

I guess I'm not quite sure what you're asking? The colors you see me mix on the palette are the colors that were used.

[@petraschultz7292]

wow, that lesson was amazing ! Thank you.

[@ArtAcademy5]

Hey man, where are you? We haven't seen any of your KZbin videos for a long time!! Are you well ?

[@walcottfineart5088]

I am fine thanks! Just taking a long break. I hope eventually to start making new videos again at some point.

[@ArtAcademy5]

@@walcottfineart5088 Oh, thanks 🙏 God you're okay, we were just worried about you, and we missed your episodes.

[@Dr10Jeeps]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)

[@shirleypolo6272]

Thank you. Love this.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@panchoverde5078]

Jason, you have enough for a regular art show. I could use more Walcott paint alongs. We've seen your studio, we know you have watercolors. Give us more, please.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks so much for the nice comment! I will be back with new videos in the New Year :)

[@richiejourney1840]

Sure do miss your posts!

[@impish22]

me too

[@jakovj.m.5139]

Simple but very useful

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching :)

[@stocksquatch2193]

That’s impressive.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for the nice comment and for watching!

[@anonymousfellowindian]

Great tip

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Delta888ful]

This is a really great video -- thanks!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching :)

[@artaddict2313]

@Walcott Fine Art Hi jason! havent heard from you for over a year hope all is ok!!!

[@walcottfineart5088]

All is well! I'm taking a break from making videos, but no worries :) Thanks for checking in.

[@burtonhanna]

Great tip! I really appreciate your channel. Thanks!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for watching!

[@apvandev]

Jason, can you please remind me how you fixed the ornery Winsor Newton "push down and twist" bottle caps on their mediums? I have just pliered the black part off, but still cannot get the bottle open! Many, many thanks, and I hope you're well and painting up a storm.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Once you pry off that outer cap, you should just be able to twist off the inner one like a normal cap. If not, it probably just means it's stuck on by whatever is in the bottle drying around the rim. Try pliers or running it under hot water for a bit and then see if it comes off. Thanks for watching! :)

[@apvandev]

@@walcottfineart5088 thanks very much, Jason!

[@Kyomiibrown]

Great lesson

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for watching!

[@nillyh123]

Thank you Jason, I'm leaning a lot from your videos. Hope you are well!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Great to hear! I'm glad you've found my videos helpful. Thanks for watching :)

[@tegian732]

Thank you soo much i had no idea how to do dark objects in a dark backround i was just doing a still life and this poped up

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching :)

[@stellahunt769]

Great! Thanks for demo.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching :)

[@christinejoyce3113]

Where are you Mr Walcott?, Hope you are keeping well and safe. 💕 Happy New Year.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Happy new year to you! I'm still around, and hope to get back to making new videos soon. Thanks for watching!

[@amsalik]

very helpful, thanks

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! :)

[@David-wy9jl]

That works. Thanks.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad it helped :) Thanks for watching!

[@shastanfresh2497]

Jason, you haven't posted any new videos! Please come back we miss you!

[@walcottfineart5088]

Yes, I do hope to start posting new videos again, btu I'm not sure when yet. Thanks for checking in! :)

[@curlyanneb1973]

That’s amazing. So little paint.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for watching!

[@europeanroyalty4778]

Quick question if you wouldn't mind because I'm finding it difficult to get the answer i need Jason. John pototschnik, an American artist has said in one of his videos that he oiled out his painting with liquin. I've done the same and I'm concerned that I've destroyed the painting I've been working on for quite a while. Is it a bad idea to use just liquin to oil out ? Love you video's and look forward to the next one.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Well, to be honest "I don't know" is the best answer I can give. I certainly don't think you've "ruined" your painting, but we don't yet know the long term stability of Liquin. Gamblin recommends using a mixture of half Gamsol and half Galkyd, which is essentially the same thing as Liquin. I wouldn't worry too much about it, but if in doubt you can always use linseed oil in the future. It will just take longer to dry. Thanks for watching! :)

[@europeanroyalty4778]

@@walcottfineart5088 thanks for the reply

[@carolynmcmillan7752]

Really helpful thank you

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching :)

[@dawnmillett4875]

Valuable lesson! Thank you 😊

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@impish22]

Wondering if you could do a tutorial on how to do oil paint color charts?

[@walcottfineart5088]

Good idea! I will add it to my list of video topics :) Thanks for watching!

[@dianalynn6899]

Thank you. This was a helpful tip. 🎨

[@walcottfineart5088]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@kanchanshingwekar2186]

Is the background dry?

[@Bright-It]

Thank you! Very interesting ... and well done.

[@walcottfineart5088]

Thanks for watching!