Painting Pears Alla Prima with Acrylic Blending

[@yvonneamos9677]

Just subscribed. Wonderful tutorial with enough theory to stimulate my growth as a painter. I can see I have a long way to go. Thank you for all your knowledge. Mind blowing.

[@fereshmahta6113]

this is a scientific painting! that is why is so amazing! it has its beauty as well as the effect of science behind it! so I call your teaching the harmony of science and art!

[@JansenArtEducation]

It really is. I agree!

[@karenbeavert9359]

Hi from Birmingham, Alabama! I'm a beginner & enjoy watching you paint!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Awesome! Thank you! Lots more coming all this year!

[@marylouiseguerry-force8600]

Me too Karen.

[@loreleibell6287]

Blew me away with this. I WILL have to see it many times. Enjoy your videos, Dave!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Glad you enjoyed it Lorelei. Thank you so much!

[@hasmikpogosyan8508]

Thank you for your generosity!

[@JansenArtEducation]

My pleasure!

[@sherihoward6557]

David, thank you for teaching techniques i didn't learn in art school. I'm excited to try your techniques and see more of your videos. I love that you don't do photo realism. Paintings should show the artists intention and feeling. Anyone can take a photo.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Awesome, I think so too Sheri. thank you!

[@dustyrhoads2326]

I learn so much from your videos David. This one is really beautiful. Thanks so much.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Happy to hear that Dusty! Pears can really help refine your techniques.

[@bk7164]

I’m from England, UK & I respect you so much. Really appreciate for this cosy classroom 😊😊

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thanks so much. Going to have a fun year with this alla prima. 😊

[@patriciahanawalt4424]

Ilike the way you do the strokes and the marks it makes thj look so real , I hope to learn to be able to do that too 😊

[@jlighthouse9458]

Love you teaching style ! Keep up the excellent and generous time you share with the public ❤️

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you so much!

[@judymoltz1425]

Great lesson on visual and linear perspective! I think about those things when painting buildings but not necessarily on other objects. Duh, lol, makes so much sense! I love the humor you add to the lessons. Makes it so much more fun!!!! I like the shorter strokes adding half tones and marks!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Yes and make sure you watch that 40 minutes to 50 minutes where I talk about the angle of the brush to get different types of calligraphy. Thanks Judy.

[@judymoltz1425]

@@JansenArtEducation I certainly will do that! Thanks David!

[@macropsialberto]

Thank you very much for your didactic explanations about volume with light and shadows. Good references. Greetings from Bogotá, Colombia!

[@JansenArtEducation]

You are so welcome!

[@margaretpavela4964]

Thank you for this wonderful challenge! So much fun to do. I am using oils, so applying layers of paint looks chaotic while painting and I have to be careful to not get muddy, but when I was done it came together beautifully. You are an inspiring teacher and generous with your time and knowledge. Thank you! 🌹

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you Margaret. It was originally an oil technique, just have to modify a little. 😊

[@124toosh]

Can't wait to watch

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thanks Silvia.

[@matthewbunker1007]

This may be the only video of your I haven’t watched lol. I live still life’s. Made a floral still life the other day with some fall flowers and vines I picked off the house lol. I started too dark on the wash so I had to start over but so fun! Thanks for sharing David!

[@JansenArtEducation]

You got it Matthew. Just trying to stay ahead of you.

[@sharonstratis2846]

I think that this is my fav of your tutorials so far! Thank you so much for sharing all of your tips and techniques from brush work to visual perspective. I'm also glad that you mentioned working on different subjects; seascapes AND flowers. That's where I am now--trying everything, and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to find "my style" or "my type" of painting. Thanks to you, I'm now not worried about working on a variety of subjects.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you Sharon. Yes we will study all different kinds of ways. Then you and explore your style. That is how I did it years ago. Going to be fun. Thanks!

[@muhlenstedt]

Not just the paint is wonderful as you teaches like none I have known, you shows everything, how to see, how ro paint, how to think.Thank you for ypur generosity. Stay safe and have a great year!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you so much 😀 Lots more coming very soon!

[@muhlenstedt]

@@JansenArtEducation 😍😍😍😍😍

[@patriciahanawalt4424]

Thanks David . I’m learning so much from you 😊

[@suenathan3920]

So enjoying your painting and just bought your open medium

[@JansenArtEducation]

Awesome Sue. Let me know if you need any help. Thanks much!

[@DJSHADDY2K7]

Truly amazing painting and 😂 story.

[@jennjordan5089]

Hi Sir David, Thank you, you are so Hilarious and an Awesome teacher. I really admire your work. Is wonderful how spontaneous you are and you make me laugh often, I'm currently writing IT Geek documentation & yes, I'd rather be shoving a sharp pencil in my eye, you made that fun!

[@JansenArtEducation]

You are very welcome Jenn. Thank you so much 😀

[@frida7201]

I'm trying this tonight!!!😍 Thank you for another amazing tutorial😁

[@JansenArtEducation]

My pleasure! Have fun!

[@lisengel2498]

Wonderfull teaching with all the information you need to have to go for a really nice acrylic painting technique. And I appreciate that you explain your choice of materials and the palet and your choice of style with examples from art history. Here are my written notes from your intro: Derwent Matisse Open Medium, Extender ( fluid, open medium), The Palet ( with some question marks) : Hansa yellow, yellow light(?), oxide (?), Naphtal Red Light, Burned Sienna, Pine Green, Cerulean Blue, Quinacredone Violet, Red Violet, White, Burned Umber (Rembrandt background), Medium Beige 🎶🧡🎵❤️

[@gwenritch]

David, you are so fun! You are a very generous teacher with all your tips, information and inspiration. You give me pointings on my painting journey! I love this video for so many reasons. Will have to watch a few times to glean all the useful nuggets you share! Im practicing stills now so this came at the perfect timing! Thank you so much for giving.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Wow, thank you Gwen! I am really enjoying the channel. We are going to have a great time learning this year with this new alla prima playlist! Thanks so much 😊

[@rhondasruminationsonreading]

Lovely!! Can't wait to try it. I love using my fingers too though lol.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thanks! 😃

[@meganperras9643]

Hi David! I tired this last night and I love how it came out! Thanks for inspiring me!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Great to hear it Megan! Thanks for the comment and painting along with me! 😃

[@carolhutson6919]

Beautiful

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you Carol. Thanks for supporting our channel!

[@lisecardinal3879]

Very nice 🍐 pears ♥️😍😊🥰👍

[@JansenArtEducation]

Many many thanks

[@JerrysartaramaArtSupply]

Nice David!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you.

[@lindaclark4807]

Thank you! Very enjoyable!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank so much Linda!

[@faridasherif7270]

Thank you so much for this amazing video :D. It would be great if you would post more still life videos that includes silver or copper pots in the compositions since the reflections on them can be quite challenging.

[@JansenArtEducation]

That I can do. I love painting the metals. 😀

[@MariaHarwood-f8r]

Beautiful beautiful job😝

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you, Maria. We are so glad you are enjoying the lessons. 😊

[@angelaparker7607]

Fantastic lesson, so much info.. my head 😃

[@JansenArtEducation]

Glad to hear it Angela! Thanks! 😃

[@angelaparker7607]

@@JansenArtEducation 😆

[@patriciahanawalt4424]

I’m learning how to use the brush and push and pull the paint to form the strokes 😅 thanks

[@sharifaakhter1649]

Enjoy watching.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you Sharifa. 😊

[@Thesecondcomingpodcast]

You are using heritage acrylic paints? What is the medium that you’re using with it to keep it wet longer? I’m an oil painter and I have recently begun using acrylics for the speed and I’m very interested in the materials that you use could you please give me a list?

[@JansenArtEducation]

I use the Open Medium and Heritage Extender. There is a list of colors and mediums along with links in every video description. Thank you.

[@Thesecondcomingpodcast]

@@JansenArtEducation thank you love your work keep up the good videos

[@bonitahowell3340]

The pears dose look like Helen Van Wok. But I can see it. Love all your work, thank you.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dyb252]

Hello sir Anjana from india🇮🇳 Namaste 🙏 You are amazing sir... 😊

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you so much. 😊

[@dyb252]

@@JansenArtEducation ... How are you...?

[@janethowser3533]

I saw you touch it lol, and not the one you asked to touch he,he I'm glad it's not a rose, although I did paint a couple of roses and they turned out much better after watching that new video beginning rose a few times made a big difference for me. I'm going to go paint the pears see you on the next one

[@JansenArtEducation]

Darn, I didn't think the camera saw that.

[@janethowser3533]

@@JansenArtEducation lol I saw

[@mariea9168]

Hi David! Thank you for this awesome lesson. I looked through your website, but I wasn't able to find the photos of the pears. Would you please guide me with this? Thank you again.

[@JansenArtEducation]

I will check into that. I am traveling for next 4 days so it is difficult, but I will do it as soon as I can. Thank you.

[@hhhjhffghbn]

Do you keep wet first layer when paintinting the second layer above the first layer

[@JansenArtEducation]

You can paint wet in wet. That is what Alla Prima means. Wet into wet paint.

[@loreleibell6287]

Hi David. I thought I would try this. HOwever I couldn't find the photo of your pears--painting or the photos themselves. Looked all over your sites. If they are available, could you direct me, please? Thanks so much. Is it warming up your way? It is here--FINNALLY!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Yes. Getting warmer. I will check the sites. It is supposed to be on our main website Jansen Art Studio. I will see if they have added yet

[@loreleibell6287]

@@JansenArtEducation Thank you, David. We are beginning to see grass--that's how much snow we've had out here on the prairie. My husband feeds the birds and animals to get them through the bad patches. HOping they can begin to find nuts etc. soon!

[@hhhjhffghbn]

Which medium you are using with acrylic and what is the use of that medium?

[@JansenArtEducation]

Extender Medium.

[@Stormy7573S0OG]

What kind of canvas do you use ? They don’t seem to be regular painting pallets

[@JansenArtEducation]

I paint on wood panels and MDF hardboard most of the time.

[@Stormy7573S0OG]

@@JansenArtEducation Thanks ! You are who I painted along with to do my first rose painting! You are awesome 👏 thank you so much !!

[@hhhjhffghbn]

How do you keep your paints wet in palette .?pls reply.....

[@JansenArtEducation]

They are mixed with extender medium.

[@marianaimkassis7525]

Boa noite Mestre David...Deus te abençoes o seu trabalho. Eu gostaria fazendo de fruta de " Cachos de uvas". Obrigada. bom final de semana.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you! 😃

[@janethowser3533]

not sure I like that open medium, is it suppose to be sticky I find that it is so sticky when I go to add another layer it takes off what I already put on I did use a light touch not much pressure , my house is hot as I'm sitting in the kitchen beside a wood stove would that make it sticky, I don't have a studio lol it's my kitchen table

[@JansenArtEducation]

Hi Janet, Sounds to me like your using too much medium in the mix, if it is taking off what you did before. Yes the open medium will be a little sticky, it does that for layer adhesion. Like I say in the video if you don't like it so sticky just add a little extender medium to it as you go. Your wood stove will add a faster drying component to the paint as well It puts out very dry air that is hard on all types of paint. Put a kettle on the stove so it add a little steam into the air and that will really help. Many acrylic artists, oil and acrylic, myself included that paint near a wood stove do that.

[@janethowser3533]

@@JansenArtEducation yes I have a kettle on the stove too, but thats what I thought thank you for your help I'll try more extender

[@DinksDinersArtbox]

@@JansenArtEducation LOL Well this explains a lot I live in high desert very dry. well duh. bring out thee electric teapot. (( I'm too absentminded and distracted to put a kettle on the stove, it would have to be a huge pot of water))

[@comradebish]

How are you mounting the board though? 🤔

[@wendyloveland]

Did you make a video of the the young girl you painted? (John Singer Sargent.). Thank you for your videos. You’re fun to watch!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Hi Wendy, Yes I did. It is a full lesson in my S201 Color Theory online course. I am also doing portrait studies in my S202 Art of Seeing online course. jansenartonline.com/

[@wendyloveland]

@@JansenArtEducation thank you!

[@trmoharana6460]

Sir, are You Using Oil Colour or Acrylic Colour on The Sheet ?

[@hhhjhffghbn]

What is the drying time of extender mddium

[@JansenArtEducation]

😀

[@gary313]

I am not clear on when to use tip of brush vs when to use side. Please explain.

[@JansenArtEducation]

That is up to you. Each one gives a different effect. If you want it softer then use the tip. If you want more movement use the flat of the brush. I use both when I paint.

[@gary313]

@@JansenArtEducation In

[@gary313]

@@JansenArtEducation In the KZbin on the alla prima pears, you said something about using the tip and side for blending and something else.

[@DinksDinersArtbox]

I'd like to see a painting done Mostly with the fingers touching the paint. I love the painting, I wanted to put in one more pear. *L* Odd number Odd.. my right brain screaming for composition. I breathed a sigh of relieve when you did push the paint without the brush. Haha.. I love the movement! I look at my lemon still life, which is now looking stiff to me, I like the softness of this!!

[@DinksDinersArtbox]

touch the canvas TOUCH THE CANVAS!!!! *LOL* yes!

[@JansenArtEducation]

As soon as they turned off the camera I attacked it with my fingers...LOL...

[@DinksDinersArtbox]

@@JansenArtEducation oh good! lol

[@conceicaoresende4512]

Pinta em cartão, David? Parabéns

[@JansenArtEducation]

No I use MDF or artists Hardboard. I don't use cardboard.

[@conceicaoresende4512]

Obrigada David

[@annayamuna8956]

спасибо!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you. 😀

[@hhhjhffghbn]

What brush you are using ?.is that hog hair brush?

[@JansenArtEducation]

Fusion brushes. Links are in the video description.

[@patsyjohnson3963]

I love your work however you offer so much information I find it hard to follow. You are a jewel and this is not meant to be a criticism. Painting to me is like piano. Some play by ear and for others it is a long drawn out process. I paint the way I want and make mistakes 😆. Glad I found your channel. I find I am better at mixing colors than painting them on canvas.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Hi Patsy, yes it is a teaching style taught to me by my mentor 35 years ago. You present, present and then present and on the third time they start to hear. Since I have so many students at so many different levels I present a lot and you hear what you need at the time. One reason I say go back and watch them again. I do the same with everything I study. Thank you so much 😀

[@patsyjohnson3963]

@@JansenArtEducation Thank you for this information. I find the things you learn or have learned From others in the past stay with you. I go back to my old paintings and think, I should have done this a different way. Then it becomes a great learning experience. I like painting with small groups and have not been able to do so in a while. Painting is good for the soul and great mind therapy. Thank you so much. I will be watching you 🤗😀

[@anacolanly6334]

M