Painting a figure in oil demonstration

[@roxannekeomaka4754]

I love to come back to your older videos. Never tier of them . I like to slow them down. You are still my favorite artist in modern times

[@LenaRivo]

So kind of you to say... Thank you so much, Roxy!

[@shrljazz]

Fascinating to watch you paint. You make it look so easy but know so much skill and training is behind every brush stroke!

[@Polecat54941]

I really like the idea of having the finished painting next to the one being done and working towards the finished, Bravo :)

[@quimicopi]

You are a Master Miss Lena! You have a Real Talent! THANKS for share and blessing!

[@JulianMakes]

wow this is FANTASTIC! i'm going to try to do a painting in this method now. thank you so much for posting! (also +1 sub)

[@ik3912]

You are very skilled. It feels like putting a color. Great technique. I want to be better.

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

So good to watch! You are great Lena!

[@Jacklette]

bravo Lena, great painting!

[@jerryjohnson4013]

I love your music.

[@dianedennison6048]

You are an amazing artist, really love watching you work, thanks for sharing

[@LenaRivo]

+Diane Dennison Thank you, Diane :)

[@kathleenalbright3908]

I like your showing the finished painting rather than a photograph along side the demo. It's helpful to see how each stroke leads towards the finished result. Thank you for sharing your skills by doing this demo to create this beautiful painting.

[@LenaRivo]

Thank you, Kathleen! I am happy you enjoyed the video and found it helpful!

[@williamyelenak1388]

I loved it so much I bought it!

[@LenaRivo]

Thank you 😊 It is one of my favorite paintings. I am so glad you’re still enjoying it 🥰

[@Exset20]

Simply amazing artwork! Thanks for sharing. :-)

[@meixcriminal21]

Really nice piece! It was great to see the finished work next to wip. I like your style!

[@LenaRivo]

Meigo Mõttus Thank you, Meigo :)

[@signx]

Fantastic!

[@martigreen3055]

Fantastically well done. All in question, watch her other videos.

[@ignacioesparza3862]

Pintas muy bien me encanta felicitaciones

[@nunya9905]

Fearless. That's the word I think of as I watch this.

[@OneDawkinsFan]

Very interesting! I would have watched this in real time without being bored. What is that music?

[@lenefredriksen]

Just so beautiful....

[@OswaldodeSouza]

muito bonito o seu trabalho tem me inspirado muito parabens e obrigado

[@AndrewMarloweTV]

that was so beautiful looked so enjoyable to paint alla prima is so awesome:)

[@kayceruleanne8096]

Love your artworks

[@LenaRivo]

Thank you! I use the “Artists’ Painting Medium” from W&N 😉

[@suchitaatre6487]

beautiful👌👌 can I do the same in acrylics?

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

Nice work... like it

[@licumastudio4095]

This is great! Do you exaggerate the color in bouncing lights on purpose ? Like the orange on her face, was like that on the reference photo or is it an exaggeration you are using as a creative resource?

[@LenaRivo]

Yes, I exaggerated that reflected light a bit because the photo was almost colorless... Usually I try not to exaggerate color too much.

[@licumastudio4095]

@@LenaRivo Thank you!

[@free_artru]

Умничка!

[@寅-m2t]

Like your style. At the last minute, I founded you didn't copy the right painting, which is the completed work. What is the reference photo? Show out will help me to learn.

[@LenaRivo]

Sorry, I dont have that photo anymore..

[@evakassuhn314]

amazing

[@夏了夏天-p9c]

彩色打印机👍👍👍

[@mkmk-tl3om]

Maravilha!!!

[@haroldpohl110]

Lena Rivo is a name to remember. It is unlikely there is a better alla prima copyist anywhere,

[@jeannedecoste9051]

I love your paintings! I think if I just dropped paint for her face like that, she wouldn't have come out so pretty....Do you have any advice on getting that down? (I'm sure it's lots of practice) .... Do you work with a limited pallet?

[@LenaRivo]

+Jeanne DeCoste Hi Jeanne! Thank you for your compliments :) Well, I think to paint loosely you have to be confident in drawing. I practice line drawing that forces me to observe my subjects very carefully. In the initial stages of painting I don't care about face features. I worry more about the accurateness of the big shapes (face and head including). Only after the big shapes are in place I start adding some small details like face features. Placing eyes, nose and mouth I try to be very careful, analyzing angles and distances between them. To be able to create the illusion of volume in a face I have studied the planes of the human head. This knowledge helps me now to paint faces putting paint of the certain tone and color without any doubt. I also have to point out that this video was speeded up many times. I never work fast. I always think on every stroke... I hope it helps, but in summary, yes, it takes a lot of study and practice :) Lena P.S. I work with a full palette of colors.

[@RobBob555]

cool..

[@alphashanahan4323]

i wish you'd show the reference photo you were painting instead of having the finished painting on the right side of the screen. I presume that's the finished painting and not the painting you were copying. Yes!

[@lanacampbell8961]

Yes, I also like to see a reference photo or "live" subject, but seeing the finished painting is great to understand how the artist arrives at the finish! We need bigger screens to accommodate it all!

[@patriciasteedle7467]

Hate speed up painting!! Would love to see you paint in real time! DVD??

[@williamjoos2026]

I wish you would narrate as you paint. Otherwise a very nice painting.