Palette knife and Impressionism Oil Painting

This video discusses my approach to impressionism and the use of a palette (painting) knife. I reference the Cape Cod School of Art and my take on color temperature, light and creating a clean colorful oil painting.

[@jillrobbins4488]

Fantastic demonstration of use of palette knife, warm and cool colors and knowing when to stop. Please keep these excellent videos coming. I have learned more from this video than any others I have watched online!!

[@sailorashore100]

Awesome!!! Love the colors and the finished effect!!!

[@ccsitaround]

Very nice painting, like the use of colors, and great way to do a demo video, too. Thanks.

[@rosemarywynn7196]

Have had a very enjoyable day copying this painting. I learnt not to be afraid of using lots of paint or strong colours and my palette knife technique definitely improved. So many thanks. I hope I can incorporate what I have learnt into my own work soon.

[@sheilatrunzo4423]

Me, too. I'm in love with this painting, and particularly the palette knife work.

[@magdalenaschwall983]

Thank you! Your demo will help me to find the way back to oil painting.

[@douglasacosta4989]

Sehr Kompakt und Details beladen, auch sehr viel Farbigkeit. Egal!! Ich hatte den Eindruck Sie haben Spaß dabei gehabt! 👍👍🖌️🎨🍀🌈

[@constance9789]

Had to watch this again, beautiful. And I’ll probably be back a few times more.

[@mariecaroniaplotkin5268]

I'm really enjoying your tutorials! I love your use of color and the light touch. I know for my, I occasionally get muddy from pressing harder than I wanted to. thank you !

[@PainterLady]

absolutely beautiful!

[@siddharthpanchal718]

What a stunning painting ! One can see all the palette strokes he has made. So many colors overlapping. You may be fairly happy, but I am positively amazed and happy at this wonderful piece.

[@paintingsbypintar]

Thank you for your kind remark

[@wendyrodgers6605]

LOVEit!! I don't know how many times one of my painting instructors has said "congratulations! You've now made mud!". We do indeed have to know when to stop!!!

[@Stealth928]

Great job. love the colors and very striking.

[@Love2pnt]

Thouroghly enjoyed this demo. Lot of good advise and technique.

[@lisengel2498]

I like very much the impressionistic style and the use of palette knive - great video

[@jeanmilhollin5176]

This is more than amazing You make it look so easy but it is hard thank you so much this is beautiful

[@HiltomCaetano]

Fantástico! Grande técnica e talento!

[@glennlaurents9439]

Wonderful, lots of talent, lots of practice, lots of skills, mesmerizing stuff out of mere mortal's reach

[@anneg6635]

Hello from France Mike, first of all thank you so much for taking time to explain how to do what you do. What you do and the rendering you obtain is brilliant! I'm painting my first painting with a palette knife just now, on my own, but the kind of "abstract realism " or expressionism you paint is the direction I would very much like to take. So, following attentively the progression of your painting and benefiting from your comments as you go along, is quite invaluable to me. In fact I downloaded several of your videos and plan on studying them one by one to learn. Being a beginner has its drawbacks and advantages. One of the advantages being that many have walked that way before you, so you can learn quickly, especially so with KZbin videos. So, if in future videos, you can say which colours you are applying when you are applying them, or which ones you are mixing to obtain a certain shade, that would be great. I do realise this may slow you down, though... The main drawback, for me today at least, is that colour mixing is still a time-consuming thing for me. I have to discover the colours or spend time learning. There are some videos, such as Will Kemp's (UK artist), that show the undertones of the main acrylic colours used, and that helps so much, like this one for instance: Basic acrylic colour mixing: how to mix a perfect purple| Part 2 of 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4bGZGScZaZqebM Again, thank you very much. With kind regards Anne

[@JosephCavanna]

Stunning. Really enjoyed it.

[@andyg.9406]

Excellent Artwork, Luv this technique.

[@Carem44]

I love this way of painting.

[@lisalushin4974]

You are absolutely amazing!!!! I love watching what you can do. I am getting into the impressionistic painting techniques, just a beginner but so inspired by you! thank you for posting these wonderful videos...so beautiful!

[@paintingsbypintar]

Thanks for your kind remarks. Impressionism is just that: Don't be a slave to the photo or live scene.

[@GoldberryIsland]

Simply beautiful 😻

[@constance9789]

Love the colors and picture style, with the palette knife, what can be said, you studied with/about art with the best, and you accomplished it, your heart must be full. You helped to fill mine. ThankYou, An absolute treat for my Soul

[@paintingsbypintar]

Thank you for watching and your kind remarks. I'm battling COVID right now and your comment makes me feel better. With another week to go of isolation I hope to put some paint down on canvas.

[@MartaTauber]

Que talento maestro , su pintura quedo excelente !!!

[@kirsnerwealthmanagement2773]

Wonderful piece and teaching. Thank you

[@mynampa]

Thanks much! I'm going to try it one day.

[@milenabianco7108]

Gorgeous!

[@rigobertohidalgo7060]

Felicitaciones me encanta como maneja la espátula y pinta hermoso!

[@RomanticAnalog]

Oh so beautiful!

[@paintingsbypintar]

Thank you for your kind remark

[@WillBrownart]

Great job 👍👍 looks great

[@malikataghi6098]

votre travail est tres beau . merci beaucoup

[@reneribeiro5907]

Amazing tecnique! Beautiful!

[@paintingsbypintar]

+rene ribeiro Thank you so much.

[@Paletteknife-87]

Love it great work

[@mozhgansalehi4177]

I did love it sooo much thank you well done.

[@michaelwood5519]

beautiful! Love the texture and colors.

[@paintingsbypintar]

Thank you. Palette knife work gives you a chance to build color in ways not possible with a brush. Plus it's easier to clean up!

[@davidsteinberg7098]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@josewilsondemacedo6176]

Very good paint! Thhank you!!

[@josephtermeer4595]

Thank you for sharing this video! im new at oils and looking for techniques and some formulas with oils.

[@sharonchiew1140]

such amazing work and you make it looks so easy, I am tempted to try hahahaha.. Thank you! will definitely subscribe. Keep the great videos coming pls

[@susanmitchell2310]

Beautiful! 👍🏻

[@petekooshian5595]

Dang dude that's awesome *.*

[@SoulAlchemyIndigoJaguar7323]

Stunningly beautiful.

[@paintingsbypintar]

Many thanks!

[@sharonbarclay9385]

Really came alive with the final notes.. beautiful

[@paintingsbypintar]

Thank you. It does take time to get to what you hope will be a good result.

[@justinholdrenstudios]

Awesome demo and beautiful painting! Just subscribed 👍

[@lupegaru2]

Excellent tutorial. Very nice painting. Thank you

[@IETCHX69]

Yep . I learn more watching than listening .

[@loisruane2636]

Beautiful!!!

[@jeffadams2134]

very nice! thank you!

[@user-rn7du6kk2y]

Здорово! Красота! Много цвета.

[@carlosrocha6538]

Ficou na minha memória! Espero ser útil para minha pintura. Obrigado e saudações.

[@leahpeterson3969]

Your way of painting was very well described and helpful, plus the painting is so fresh and fantastic, loved watching this...

[@michaelpintar1918]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching

[@browneyedraven8019]

Amazing😊 I am huge fan...

[@kayleenserene1058]

Marvelous. OKC, OK here

[@DhritishreeBhuyan]

Fabulous painting

[@carolferguson5467]

Absolutely gorgeous! I’m going to try this in pastel!

[@paintingsbypintar]

Carol Ferguson thank you

[@carolferguson5467]

WisconsinArtist turned out fabulously! Wish I knew how to share if with you. You can find me on FB under Carol Westwood/ Bayfield, Colorado

[@paata12341]

bravo maestro bravo...... super

[@SonicVision360]

Excellent demonstration!

[@paintingsbypintar]

+Kevin Woolsey Thank you so much.

[@luzm9870]

hello wisconsin and thanks for great tips

[@paintwithjayaraj7806]

Very nice painting 😊👍

[@paintingsbypintar]

Thank you so much 😀

[@plastikxd9]

This is just fantastic

[@lorenedudle4992]

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[@Vidaefe-Resolvendoosproblemas7]

Very nice painting !

[@beverlybarnes1855]

Absolutely beautiful I am also a professional artist I have been doing abstracts the last few years but I have been getting antsy lately to go back to my impressionistic art again this is just the push I needed thank you

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[@iragary8787]

@Krew Carson Glad I could help :)

[@karensamenow5236]

I love the painting. It is so difficult to find instruction for Ala Prima technique. I'd love to see more.... I can learn so much by watching. Thank You!

[@paintingsbypintar]

+Karen Samenow Hi Karen- thanks for watching. If I'm doing a studio painting with a size under 30" in either direction I try to hit my self-imposed time limit of 3 hrs; 1 hr block in, 1 hr "in the thick of things" and 1 hr finishing up with pushing darks and lights. For me, it creates a painting with a "painterly" feel, which is what I strive for in developing my style. Anything longer than that tends to make the painting less desirable. Plein air works are kept to under 2 hrs due to changing light conditions.

[@chengavitch10]

Brilliant!

[@user-le3lg4qq9d]

Very beautiful thank you

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

SO BEAUTIFUL.....:)

[@raebraebla]

‘You gotta know when to stop.’ So true haha.

[@judiewert3477]

Strokes and texture are amazing! Impasto paintings would have to sell for more due to the amount of paint used, is that correct?

[@luzaguzman6306]

Also you could use the "open acrylics" that have a longer drying time and you could add the heavy gel mediums for brush marks.

[@halljack3]

Funtastic!

[@ellib2231]

Gorgeous painting!

[@paintingsbypintar]

+Elli B Thank you.

[@indigopao]

great painting, love it..!

[@paintingsbypintar]

Thanks for watching

[@danceintherainful]

OMG! It is so beautiful! I bet my first one will be a mess! But I am gooing to try! Thanks for sharing!

[@paintingsbypintar]

+Gaby Muñoz Thank you so much for your comment Gaby. Your first one will most likely be beautiful.

[@danceintherainful]

Thanks!! Hope so!! lol

[@Coco2345ful]

I really want to see these artists sometime soon, but I have company to deal with todaay...please show this group again!

[@pizalez8851]

Excelente!!!

[@Dr10Jeeps]

Excellent!

[@nehatripathi9662]

beautiful.

[@katrinegrindeland4552]

Amazing!!

[@michaelpintar1918]

Thanks

[@kylefafnis]

he's "fairly happy" with how it turned out. if i could do that i would be a little more than fairly happy.

[@paintingsbypintar]

+Kyle Fafnis . Well, I'm my own worse critic. It's hanging in my house and most likely won't be sold because I really do like this piece.

[@paata12341]

how much does your picture cost? please, send me the answer.

[@paintingsbypintar]

kniaz this piece is $300 usd. Giclee is also available

[@deborahmcgarry6719]

Love this! Do you ever let layers dry before doing the final color notes?

[@paintingsbypintar]

Yes I do let layers dry, especially the first notes. I'm not as concerned as I reach the final notes of "local" color

[@tokahmed7380]

what is that you r drawin on....canvas or wood ..btw nice work

[@lisengel2498]

Just because I am curious I would have liked to have a written list of what oil colors you prefer and if you use a medium ?

[@Engelhafen]

I’m always intrigued by the colors artists use - I’ve never seen someone embrace reds so much but I love red. Do you tend to go for right out of the tube color?

[@paintingsbypintar]

In most cases color is tinted or used with compliment.

[@Engelhafen]

Do you tend to vary your pallet knife or use the same one - I see so many sets a pallet knives these days to come in every permutation

[@ocean8434]

Beautiful! I am taking a workshop later this summer with Lois Griffel and I just wanted to know is there anything I can do to get ready for this?

[@paintingsbypintar]

You are lucky. Her book "Painting the Impressionist Landscape" is a valuable resource I often refer to. Color temperature is a complex topic and requires hours of practice and miles of canvas to master

[@yolandefrechette655]

which color do you use?

[@rachellestrella]

magnífico

[@leafpool4480]

Can you do something like this with digital painting?

[@yuzhongzhang4002]

Hey! Great painting! I am wondering how long did this painting took you? And did u put the new layer on after the previous one dry? Thanks

[@paintingsbypintar]

+Yuzhong Zhang Hello. This painting took three hours from start to finish. Alla prima! The underpainting/block in was done with a thin turpy mixture. That dried almost to the touch in under 15 minutes. Every other layer is applied wet-on-wet. A light touch with the knife and avoiding blending is key. Applying the "correct" temperature color allows you to put colors next to/or on top of other colors and achieve some level of harmony. Hope that helps.

[@dianamiguel4906]

Just great

[@andresaroba1967]

Great!!

[@Pablanz]

Thats fucking amazing man

[@sherita65]

Hi there. Would you be able to leave a link as to the brand and kind of turpentine tire using? I’m new to painting and still learning a lot. Thank you for any help

[@paintingsbypintar]

Hello- I use odorless mineral spirits (OMS) instead of turpentine. You can buy it at your local hardware or big box home improvement store. I recycle used OMS with a glass jar, like a jar for pasta sauce. Pour it in there and let it settle for a week. The solids sit on the bottom and you can reuse the OMS again for cleaning brushes or thinning paint.

[@fournierveronique6466]

well done; You know how to catch the light !

[@paintingsbypintar]

Thank you so much.

[@aidaseuc6970]

WisconsinArtist

[@safi456]

lovely painting, rich and sumptuous...i wonder, do you think you could do the same in acrylics or would you be limited by their particular qualities? i am trying to develop my acrylics, but not sure if i could ever achieve this sort of work in it. have you ever tried?

[@paintingsbypintar]

+safi456 Hi. Possibly but doubtful. Part of the beauty of oils is they stay wet for extended periods. While this came together quickly, the ability to blend wet or tacky paint is key. I've done acrylics but I'm not an expert with that medium. Someone who understands extenders and other additives to allow that paint to not set up so quickly could provide better insight.

[@LynnePriceStudio]

+safi456 You can absolutely paint like this in acrylics. They key is to lay down a layer of super heavy gel medium first! I've done many a painting this way, still following the full-color seeing techniques advocated by the Cape Cod School of Art. My acrylics and oils are almost identical.

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

safi456 try will kemp on KZbin he works in acrylics

[@norsedragon]

It's great to see your process and have you talk your way through it. I would like to see what you are referencing. Is this out of your head or do you have a photo to assist you?

[@paintingsbypintar]

Hi- this scene was of a pond near my home. I used a reference photo.

[@janjamesramos247]

Would like to create a painting as beautiful as that. I am just beginning and watching videos. Paints especially oil paints are somewhat uncommon and pricey in my country.

[@nicholes4244]

beautiful! what colors did you use?

[@paintingsbypintar]

Hi- I used varied palette of colors for this one; 3 yellows, 2 reds, viridian green and two blues. Some of the keys are finding color temperature and using complements to gray down straight tube color.

[@neilrazdan1457]

I'll just be your fan. how do you see the colors that may or may not even be there!