Painting a Realistic Sunset in Acrylics

[@MGT-sv9qc]

I just want to take the moment to say something. Your art is excellent; this is evident. But the fact that you, and so many others, go through these step-by-steps to help others improve is truly a respectable and noteworthy thing. Thank you, so much, for aspiring not only to paint, but to help others paint, also.

[@Niska875]

Such a warm comment 🥰🦋

[@artregency9538]

It is nice! What about tulips? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHy8h6Wabr9sisU

[@ginettelubin8140]

That comment is a heartfelt one and is really moving! It is like no other , the dedication that the artist is putting in sharing his time and expertise to others. We appreciate your talents and your willingness to help us learn how to paint. Thank you artist! GL

[@aprilia1k]

Here, here! ...another year and it's as inspiring as ever.. And, on top of all of it, Chuck is very clearly a truly "Good guy". Here's to you, Chuck!

[@NorthGermanic]

So very true, M GT

[@theankitnagar]

Who are these people who downvote such a beautiful piece of work? My god, this is so beautiful. Wow. I look forward to painting something of this level and detail in a few months

[@pjbk3838]

Just watched this again and learned more. Watching after another year of painting really made a difference. I would recommend watching it more than once, it is excellent.

[@mychanneltoletyouknow]

thank you for this video. finally, a good step by step with no time lapse and, most importantly, NO crappy techno music!!!!!!!

[@jeanenepetrone5804]

Benjamin Adams lol. I like the time speeded up! Hate that music too!

[@elsamyriam7604]

I don't agree, everybody can paint, you need to have talent , to do it, and everybody does not. have it. I am an artist but I am still learning.

[@bethleblanc656]

Agreed!

[@vrdude9404]

Yeah If you want the speed up just turn it up I hate when ppl put a time laps on

[@shirleyandrews1152]

Kentucky Hiker yes! Music can be so annoying

[@richardlemasters9684]

Your LEVEL OF DETAIL is OUTSTANDING!!!! The 2 camera view of the palette and the canvas really helps with those of us who have a hard time mixing the right colors!! THANKS

[@chuckblackart]

Get full length tutorials and reference photos at: patreon.com/chuckblackart Thanks for watching I appreciate your support!

[@shaikhheena4]

Thankyou so much

[@therescubis1492]

Same to you, Chuck and thanks for sharing and teaching! Beautiful colors, beautiful explanations and a beautiful painting, what else do I need 👏 I´m not sure that I can do it but I will try. I am painting more wet on wet ... but I always wanted to paint a sunset 😄

[@Shadingoftheheart]

Thanks for posting! Absolutely gorgeous! I had to laugh when you said you just keep painting -- when I hit a wall with a particular piece, I take a page out of Dory's book of life lessons: Just keep painting, just keep painting 😁😉🖌

[@cristycreates2887]

Thank you and you do the same!!

[@sarabegay6339]

Accidentally picked up my phone upside down. It makes a beautiful sunrise on a pond. Just before you started the foreground.

[@bostonbill6216]

Chuck I've been painting for 40 years now and you caught my attention because I identify with your struggle and desire to improve your work. To me painting is an ever evolving adventure and that's what makes it wonderful and exciting. You're work is amazing and I like how you think out loud as you share with the audience in real time. Very real experience for the beginners in the audience, so different than some of the others who use the same boring techniques and give the impression that it's easy. Keep following the path your on and God Bless

[@DawnaSmithakaCooper]

I love luv loov your videos, the split screen with the pallet on the side, no irritating canned techno music, no fast forward speed time lapsed editing. This is perfect to grab a glass of wine and spend a quiet rainy day evening painting with you to create my own version of what you inspired as I follow along. Thank you for thisl

[@prakashhalolite2185]

Hi chuck. I asked you to do some painting in sunrise and sunset in your last video. Thank you so much for doing this. I want to learn many things from you.

[@chuckblackart]

Anytime!

[@EllenBoston]

Beautiful art by a brilliant artist but definitely not a beginner’s piece. Watch the tutorial over and over because it is a challenge to put it mildly. Chuck Black is in a class of his own.

[@ToniC3972]

I agree with the comment from MGT. Your selfless gift of instruction and time, Chuck, is so appreciated! You are such an gifted and generous artist. Thank you‼️😌

[@mandohoney]

The painting came together when you darkened up the turquiose on the left...it brought the eye right up to the top cloud and made you stay there...the light turquiose hints in the heavens in the upper right made the mystery complete for me:))) it didn’t matter what you did after that....all the colors play together and pop when the values line up....learning how to see these values and use them is the adventure.

[@maryklassen9322]

excellent video, no distracting music, no unnecessary chit chat/laughing and giggling, but yet very informative and clear. Excellent teaching

[@juanamoreland1389]

I think this painting is exceptional and the amount of work you put in it, to me, doesn't need anything else, it stands strong on its own and the viewer is focused on the brilliant sky and sunset and that is all you need, personally speaking. You are an excellent tutor.

[@Jeannine754]

Chuck, you are my first subscription! Thanks for the best sunset tutorial EVER!

[@romanterry]

My attraction to this painting is I love like hyper realism in paintings, while still looking like it's a work of art and not a photograph. To achieve both is a trick and I think this painting exemplifies it so well.

[@kmcacho5489]

I love that you also record how you mix the paints. Gives me the idea of how much paint I need to copy the color you used

[@Shadingoftheheart]

Your timing is impeccable -- I've been working on sunsets for about two weeks now! We saw some gorgeous skies after the northern CA fires and my dad and stepmom got some incredible pictures from their home at 5000 feet of a sunset with fog blanketing the valley below. This tutorial is perfect! Thanks again for sharing so much with us! God bless!

[@APArtChannel]

🎨👩‍🎨❤️

[@chuckblackart]

I know exactly what you're talking about, wildfires can create some beautiful skies. Thanks for the compliments and that's great to great!!

[@kelliegibby9117]

You have an amazing ability to paint a scene that makes me feel like I can step into it and get lost. Thank You again for another beautiful piece of art.

[@sheilaandrade9958]

Wow! it's all in the details, and you are able to capture the awe and splender of creation itself. What a wonderful gift you have. May the New Year of 2023 bring you all that you desire.

[@romanterry]

What I love about this painting is it captures the realism I love, but also looks like a grand piece of art the way the colors dance together, especially the lavender used so well... Bravo!!

[@hughiedavies6069]

I'm amazed at how you know which colours to mix at the beginning , it's not how I would start a painting, but it magically comes together after a while. I find all the colours you mix a little confusing at times but you really know what you're doing. I just wish I had your eyes to see the subtle tones you mix. Thank you, your a talented teacher.

[@sandrahill608]

Who on earth could give 2 thumbs down. Who could find fault. So awsome. Thank you so very much for sharing your talent.

[@V5Bs]

It's so nice of you to spend so much time doing these videos to post. Thank you! I'm learning alot. This painting is so bright it blows my mind.

[@smartix9899]

Chuck, this painting is amazing, you really make me feel like i am wacthing this beautiful sky in person. Hope one day i'll be able to by One of your originals

[@chuckblackart]

I appreciate that thank you so much!

[@Jealod24]

At 17:30 the colours between the upper sky and just below are beautiful. Well done. Can’t wait to try...

[@lonironi3754]

Bob Ross would be so proud of all of your creations. Your Amazing! 💜❤️

[@lisaegan8067]

I really enjoy your art your transparency and sense of humor! I have done my best work with your instruction! I started in July of 2024. The way you describe and blend is super helpful!

[@bash9032]

I really admire and appreciate your work and how you take time to share your techniques. Calm, matter of fact, not overly technical or wordy. I have been trying to learn to paint for my own enjoyment and your videos are the ones I keep coming back to time and time again. That, and the finished products always amaze me. Happy to have found your channel!!

[@margueritejewett1749]

ME AND MY BF WERE WATCHING YOUR PAINTINGS THIS MORNING AND WERE VERY IMPRESSED BY YOUR TALENT. YOUR INCREDIBLE !!!!!! HE WAS AMAZED BY THE TRANSFORMATION IF THE LANDSCAPE YOU DID AND THIS ONE AS WELL . I AM INTO THIS TECHNIQUE AS WELL , BUT I HAVENT DONE ONE IN A WHILE I HAVE BEEN MORE INTO THE POUR PAINTING PROCESS AND WATCHING YOU HAS GIVEN ME THE INSPIRATION TO GET BACK INTO IT AGAIN . I WANTED TO SAY THANKYOU FOR YOUR INCREDIBLE SHARINGS OF YOUR WORK ON YOUR CHANNEL AND YOUR INSPIRATION TO US ALL . HAPPY PAINTING TO YOU .!!!!!

[@krissygirl1981]

It’s so realistic ! Thank you for sharing 😍✨ *you’re a new age Bob Ross to me , amazing talent ✔️ humble ✔️ wants to share his technique ✔️ wants others to succeed ✔️ It’s always a good day when a new video pops up 😎🤙🏻🖌🖼👨🏻‍🎨

[@chuckblackart]

As always, it's my pleasure Kristen 💛

[@kylevogelgesang9996]

No he's not. How dare you compare him to Bob. Bob never used sketches or straight edges to define his paintings. This guy is 3rd rate at best compared to Bob. His colours are weak along his his technique.

[@krissygirl1981]

@@kylevogelgesang9996 you're entitled to your opinion, when you have something of your own to offer maybe someone will be interested. Good day , 😉

[@preciousvicious9025]

@@kylevogelgesang9996 Bob Ross is inspirational but he was not that great of an artist i m sorry

[@helenehenderson7499]

@@kylevogelgesang9996 How dare you? That’s hysterical lol.

[@candiwalder4195]

Hi Chuck. I am a novice painter and decided I loved this painting you did that I wanted to try it! Took me over 8 hours and does not look as nice as yours, but I am pleased with my first attempts hand painting a sunset. Thank for doing this and the instruction you provided. It helped alot.

[@vickierich4075]

Such a beautiful painting! Thank you for the words of encouragement about the path to becoming the artist I could become with lots of practice... what you share on your videos is very much appreciated. This painting is my favorite so far of all I’ve watched on your channel!

[@chuckblackart]

So great to hear that Vickie thank you

[@tarastuckless7169]

Thanks!

[@busyrex]

Dude I've been waiting for a full length ACRYLIC landscape vid. Thank you Sir.

[@colleencosgrove4813]

This was incredibly helpful, thorough and informative. Plus the end result was stunning. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and incredible talent!

[@mrswray]

I’m a portrait artist. I can paint people all day long. But I’m really in love with this sky and I’m trying to customize it and make it my own but I’ve got to tell you I’ve never felt so discouraged! My clouds definitely don’t look like clouds and I ended up making them huge 🥺

[@jb111082]

I'm quite the opposite really. I can paint landscapes, seascapes and all that, but portraits are my kryptonite.

[@beverlyfrederick7670]

You are so good...a joy to watch and hear your thought processes as you go! Beautiful sky!

[@hkalola]

I recently started doing paintings after watching your videos. I really like your work. Thanks for sharing this video. I have lots of things to learn from you.

[@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS]

Chuck ~ ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! It may be a two-hour painting, but it looks more like a two-day painting. I saw this when you posted it, but have just now gotten the chance to watch it. I wanted to watch it in it's entirety, and not in segments. I am def loving the real-time videos, and really appreciate you taking the time, and making all the efforts, to do them for us. You rock, Dude, you rock!!!

[@GMammanoArt]

Thank you for sharing! Even if I do oil painting and no acrylic s your videos really inspire me and teach me a lot .been painting for just a year and I learn a lot from good artist like you year on KZbin.thank you and keep doing it please

[@chuckblackart]

Glad to hear it, I appreciate you following. I'll do more on oils in the future, but I'm still in the process of getting it all figured out for myself as well. I certainly will, thank you!

[@ronsmith7083]

Just check your channel g.mammanoart you are pretty good for just been only a year.i watched all Chuck videos he is amazing one of the best artist ever!

[@GMammanoArt]

I would love to see oils tutorial from you Chuck I really look forward to it

[@APArtChannel]

thank you

[@AnnLippert1]

I have to confess. Your voice makes me relaxed. I'd rather listen to you than Bob Ross any day. i came here to learn to paint a sunset but then i started painting other things and just left your voice on in the background.

[@richsummersart6799]

"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures. ~Henry Ward Beecher" - I think you probably have an amazing nature, Chuck. I bet you see more than a few sunsets like that in Bozeman! Thanks for inspiring! ~A fellow KZbin artist. 👍👏🍻

[@aislinngraves4291]

LOVE that quote, Rich!

[@chuckblackart]

Love It is Well thank you for sharing Rich! Sure do, Bozeman does have some pretty nice skies at times. Thanks again as well

[@pamelasmith2388]

Thank you for your quote ,how true (smlies )

[@tseoiling]

This is one the best sunset I have ever seen. Thanks and I will give it a try.

[@trinamoorlach5054]

Your sunset painting is outstanding! This is one of the best videos I've seen on KZbin. I enjoyed listening to you share your thoughts throughout the video. We've all been in that place when the painting is not right, but how do we fix it. Listening as you worked through the layers was a lesson in itself. Thank you, Chuck!

[@michaellinner7772]

It's great to see tutorials like this for those of us who chose to paint with acrylics. I've found the technique is kind of a mix between oils and watercolors. Of course not only that but, I think it's a good approximation. Thanks for doing this for those who are not yet proficient or are just curious about the process. Personally I use acrylics in part, due to some health issues. When I'm done though, the result is indistinguishable from oils. If that's the result you're after then you have to use a good amount of varnish due to the sort of matte finish of acrylics.

[@gektortesla3427]

I deeply respect You Chuck for this opportunity you give us to make first steps in painting with each stroke.

[@klarerio5140]

So relieved to see your video, it’s has been about 2 years since I’ve painted and I have been second and third guessing myself that I should have used oils rather than acrylic, since the acrylics are drying too fast. I am painting the pyramids at Teotihuacan on 3x 4 canvas for a Christmas gift. Your instructions about the layers and I see how you did this beautiful sky painting gives me a lot of encouragement. Thank you so much.

[@juels_71]

Really appreciate your knowledge and advice Chuck. I've found going with my intuition and feelings whilst painting and taking my time. Understanding we have to go through the ugly steps until it starts to come together 🙂.. This is a gorgeous piece you've done. I loved the muted pink tip, something I'm definitely going to use!!🥰

[@chuckblackart]

Thanks Julie Love to hear that! So happy that it helps, let me know if you ever have questions!

[@sheilaharrington-shaw6793]

I have watched quite a lot of your tutorials Chuck and I've decided you are a great painter and artist but you are also a perfectionist. Sheila

[@justme1106]

It even feels as if the sun is real and its giving light ❤ Great work!

[@markbonham3477]

My Mom and I watched 100's of sunsets together so when I started painting, sunsets were like the first thing I tried to master. I've painted many and never feel like I know exactly where I'm going when painting one and I feel that is because when watching a sunset it is changing so fast and your emotions along with it that you just keep working it until you decide it is done. Thanks chuck for another splendid video!

[@chuckblackart]

I totally can relate to that. It's incredible how much they do change just in one evening sometimes. You're most welcome, mark! Thank you so much!

[@TessMArt]

Hi, to all of you who ask how he manages to blend so easily and has no problem for the paint to dry fast. He uses Golden Open Acrylics, as most of the professional painters here you see do, Open Acrylics are different them the traditional ones, they remain wet for up to 60 minutes and are reworkable for hours. You can find all about them here: www.justpaint.org/extending-the-acrylic-range-developing-open-acrylics/

[@thedarkmatterplanet]

That's not what he said. and i quote --> "" Slow drying acrylics? Chuck Black Art Chuck Black Art 2 years ago Nope just regular. I use Golden fluid acrylics and liquitex soft body ""

[@shushufm]

He listed the paint he uses -liquitex soft body acrylic. Seems that one dries slowly.

[@Noone-rr9yh]

It has been 7hrs since I started painting this and I am only 60% of what you have done...I know it takes time to get as good as that painting. PlS keep posting such full length videos it helps people like me. Thanks again

[@brittanysalvatori7150]

This is amazing. My goal is to sit down this weekend with a nice bring and try one of your beautiful paints to hang in my living room. 💗

[@enchantedstudios1078]

I really like how you actually teach how to use the acrylics. Thank you

[@curtriceennis2924]

Love your paintings. I need to know, though - how do you keep your unused paints from drying out on your palette while you mix them up and then use them ? I've tried the retarders before, but, have had no luck with them. Also, it takes me a day or two to complete a painting, so, how can I just mix up a good bit of the colors I need and store them - say, overnight ? Thank You for your advice and for sharing your techniques and knowledge.

[@birgitborg5483]

Love to hear the answer on this 😃

[@varunathesiren6]

I normally use pill bottles or old film cartridges! You can scoop the paint in there and close the lid and they will stay wet. ❤️

[@curtriceennis2924]

@@varunathesiren6 Thank You so much for responding. I will try that out. 👍

[@geri1864]

Thanks Chuck. I painted along with you and I am completely happy with the results! I don’t even think I will mess with the oil paint the colors on this acrylic is amazing!! Thanks for sharing your amazing talents!!!

[@BrianLKL222]

I love the color combination! Great work as always!

[@NaleniLAMBOURDIERE]

thanks for the motivation and also for not being afraid to show your uncertainty, but rather show how you overcome the hard parts

[@shaziasameen9687]

First 20 mins are enough to fall in love with this masterpiece ❤️

[@drawkenna2577]

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[@naomibenton8988]

It amazes me how beautiful your work is! I have started painting and I continue, even painting over my canvas, sometimes I do my best then, my brain reworks it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@marytal8236]

Fabulous tutorial you are patient and precise I would like you to show a reference photo in the corner it helps when painting along. Thank you

[@iamvevee]

I’m a new sub. I hadn’t painted for 20yrs and am restarting. I had forgotten a lot. I stopped due to depression and health problems and no matter what colors I used my painting turned so dark. It’s amazing to me how art reflects what’s going on inside of us. But now I’m in A better place and am ready to try again. Thank you. I also signed up for the drawing if it’s still available.

[@jonathanvick3491]

Can we respect how he took two of his own valuable hours to show us how to do a piece of artwork!!!😇

[@terryjamesonsenior996]

nice to see a sunset step by step as i have painted for many years and sunsets are up there and i paint with bigger brushes and are considering downsizing some as the detail is hard to render and we never stop learning..thank god for youtube...great presentation chuck

[@dianegreen9005]

Chuck I love your paintings, I am learning a lot from watching you. On many of your videos you mention that you use oil paints over the acrylics in your final stages of a painting and I am wondering what the advantage is to doing that. What can you achieve with oils that you can't do with acrylics? Do you use the new oil paints that are water soluble ? I was also wondering if you use acrylic mediums or water to extend the working time when using acrylics. My experience is that they can dry too quickly to get a good blend sometimes. I am new at this and have a lot to learn! Thank you for all your videos and tips along the way. Diane

[@flipperdale51]

Chuck B., you were great when you started, and you just keep getting better. Keep posting.

[@TheNinja691]

Are you wetting your brush everytime you add colour and blend? How long do those acrylics take to dry because mine seem to dry instantly 😩

[@haydonsdaddy427]

Chuck your so inspiring and this looks like a 20 hour painting not 2 hours your a genuis with color!!!i I love how at the end you added all those hilites and lowlites everything realy popped.

[@haydonsdaddy427]

As you said every skill is improved by bc practice.

[@s.h.4241]

Did anyone else almost have a heart attack when he added so much darkness to the top of the sky?

[@chuckblackart]

haha

[@BusyBeaverBeautification]

No

[@eileenllopez9046]

So many commercials. But will have to watch this several times! Beautiful.

[@msf2126]

My biggest failures so far are consistently being afraid to go too dark and so struggle to get a good light effect. To overcome this i'v just started using blacked out canvas... I'l let you know 😄

[@fcf777]

I had a sense of what he was going for when I figured out earlier that he was going from dark to light but all the while I was curious how he would actually do it for the highest level of the sky.

[@lakeannabailey4575]

I love to watch your videos and learn something new each time I watch. Thanks for all the details that make your paintings magnificent!!

[@Believe30]

I love your "got paint" shirts and want one (or 2 or 3, lol.) I've been sick in bed and love to watch your videos, so relaxing. I want to try this fabulously gorgeous painting when I can... I think this is your best sunset painting yet, that I've seen. Question: I don't have a decent orange, only some lower quality ones. Do you think it's necessary to wait and buy some or can I just mix magenta or red with yellow to achieve your effect? BTW, is your orange opaque? Thank you Chuck! P.S. I love your advice on keep trying, keep painting. We don't mind how long your videos are. We could watch you all day Chuck. We REALLY appreciate you! :-)

[@chuckblackart]

Lol thank you! Yeah so I definitely think it helps to have a good cadmium Orange. Liquitex just got rid of their cadmium colors however, so I'm interested to see how their new cadmium-free oranges work. but magenta and yellow would give you a slightly darker orange, I would probably try to use a cadmium red and yellow to mix in Orange similar to the one that I got. And yes it is pretty opaque. anyways, I appreciate all those kind words, and I'm glad to hear that it's all helping. Thanks again!

[@maryhay6947]

This is amazing! And there’s a face in your sky on the right side!!

[@shamsaimtiaz6686]

How do you avoid the paints from drying

[@RheaShetty]

Shamsa Imtiaz he majorly lays over the dried paint but if not that he’s using a medium (like guesso)

[@mohamedelsadig5820]

Use a retardant or a medium, or simply gesso.

[@TessMArt]

Mix retarder with the paint before each stroke.

[@TessMArt]

He uses Golden Open Acrylics, as most of the professional painters here you see do, Open Acrylics are different them the traditional ones, they remain wet for up to 60 minutes and are reworkable for hours. You can find all about them here: www.justpaint.org/extending-the-acrylic-range-developing-open-acrylics/

[@unemilifleur]

Linda R. Ward thank you. I’m getting so frustrating. He’s like « blend it like this: easy! » and my thing gets all patchy -.-

[@jamesgriffith8767]

Thank you for sharing your expert skill. Everyone else is charging ridiculous prices for tutorials just like this. You will be blessed beyond belief

[@marleymarsbars4619]

You inspire me to do more art

[@danielnewman4876]

just magic, you realy capture the immensity of the sky in little piece off canvas

[@LowahHu]

Enjoy watching your painting, learn a lot.

[@1sacoyle]

Not only is the painting beautiful but your insights are extremely helpful for even us more advanced paintiers.

[@richyray24]

How do you avoid your paint from drying on your palette too fast?

[@ligaskirbauska8652]

richyray24 I think he’s climate is quite humid+ paints are fresh and fluid,not really heavy,heavy body.If you need you’re paint to last more you can fallow this trick,I do.i take food container of plastic,get let’s say peace of wet towels,fabrics,put freezer paper,or cooking paper,on it,put paint on paper.humidity of towel under will keep paint more humid.plus you can close palette with plastic lid if you go to drink something,wait layers to dry and so on.paint will stay good in container for days and weeks if needed,just experiment with what you have,no need for fancy,expensive containers,any will serve,I have used even from food delivery containers for that purpose and have those stuck up in tower,even water soluble oils,watercolours,just put sticker on top so you know what you have there,plus different type of colour schemes,so less paint will go to waste too.😉 hope it helps

[@richyray24]

@@ligaskirbauska8652 I am going to try this out, thank you so much!

[@ligaskirbauska8652]

richyray24 you’re welcome, cheers 😉👍

[@TessMArt]

Mix with retarder the paint before each stroke. Surest way.

[@bronwenomalley]

wooow this is amazing. that sun is blinding... such talent

[@ivanayelen]

Love it! Thanks for sharing...One question, what's the medium for?

[@mohamadjefry9412]

Mixing acrylic paint and blend in the Color makes even more awsome texture to the painting

[@anjumallah12345]

How your acrylic are not drying out on palette acrylics dry out while blending 🤔

[@noname-codm4590]

thehidden_ piece Spray water in it

[@Shivali-vf6zn]

Use water

[@anjumallah12345]

Even though you will use water it dries out... Unless a retarder has been mixed with it.

[@noname-codm4590]

Or both i guess lol

[@christinawyckoff2164]

Love the colors 🩷💚💙🤍💝👍

[@ArtistWizardry]

So basically, I'm assuming, I could start right into oils with the same colors but I'd just have to wait longer for each layer to dry. I'm gonna try it. :)

[@darynsax]

Brilliant, it was great watching you build the layers bit by bit. Thank you for the great tutorial

[@kenlatte]

Do these paints blend well bc of the brand? Or is it just your skills??

[@chuckblackart]

I think brand could have something to do with it to some degree. cheap paint like liquitex basics or Michaels brand artist loft are much lower quality and yes I do think a professional quality paint has advantages over them

[@kenlatte]

@@chuckblackart oh ok thank u!

[@TessMArt]

Yes, brand matters, and in the video, Chuck is seen using Golden Open Acrylics, as most of the professional painters here you see do, Open Acrylics are different them the traditional ones, they remain wet for up to 60 minutes and are reworkable for hours. You can find all about them here: www.justpaint.org/extending-the-acrylic-range-developing-open-acrylics/

[@TessMArt]

www.justpaint.org/extending-the-acrylic-range-developing-open-acrylics/

[@thedarkmatterplanet]

@@TessMArt why do you keep saying this?? in the video he's "seen using" liquitex soft body, same as in the materials links. do you work for the golden open acrylic marketing team or something? Maybe open acrylics could help some of the people here that (myself included) experience very fast drying times, but there's no evidence that's what's being used here, and he actually replied to another comment explaining that's NOT what he's using. and i quote --> "" Slow drying acrylics? Chuck Black Art Chuck Black Art 2 years ago Nope just regular. I use Golden fluid acrylics and liquitex soft body "" so what's your deal?

[@loriduff4460]

I discovered that if I put a painting away and look at it the next day with fresh eyes then I start to see it more objectively. Stepping back and looking at it from a distance is good but stopping and taking a break helps if I have been painting for a few hours. Especially with clouds and sunsets. I cannot always see what I'm doing in the "detail" phase. Blocking in is the fun and easy part for me. I love watching you paint!! It flows so well and you're really growing as an artist. It's so visible from here!!!!

[@malcolmlindsay6421]

I use that technique as well giving the work a day or two is really effective for identifying mistakes....

[@peachfreude]

Nice painting, I appreciate good art like this

[@SuperCarmen57]

A wonderful result after a complicated technique for a beginner, thanks for a very clear tutorial!

[@pamelasmith2388]

Just curious and so fasinated to discover where you feel the picture is finished

[@User-cm8oc]

Another spectacular painting! And one of my favorite subjects. I prefer detail and realism and you do a beautiful job of bringing that into your work. I always look forward to your next one. Thank you!

[@chuckblackart]

Thanks Holly!!

[@nrs8873]

BELÍSSIMO TRABALHO COMO SEMPRE PARABÉNS!!!!!

[@drawkenna2577]

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[@deniseborda-jones6188]

Hi Chuck, every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new. Thanks for all the ideas and inspiration.

[@fatimaamiri7793]

How do paint this with acrylic? My acrylics just dry so fast😐

[@Spiderboydk]

He mixes medium into the paint, which makes it dry slower.

[@fatimaamiri7793]

@@Spiderboydk riiiight. Thanks for answer

[@damiendaviswatchmanofephra2660]

The most important thing u can tell people is to keep their drawing paper at eye level, not to begin drawing on the bed or a table, this puts everything into perspective.

[@brendaorton1174]

Great tutorial. However I thought so many times you had a stunning piece and then you changed it again, and again. Lol

[@achillesunleashed]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you for taking your time and being clear and your process!!