Old Books - Step by Step Painting on Canvas for Beginners

[@heloneida.Toronto]

I love painting old books, because I love books, old books. It is beautiful, thanks.

[@donshaw2144]

Hi Jane. I started painting 2 years ago when I was 83 years old. I took my first lessons from you. Your teaching style is perfect for the beginning artist. You have a very soothing voice which helps the student stay calm. I'll be 85 in Jan. 2020 and still painting I'm getting some nice reviews (from friends and family). I think an experienced painter can benefit from taking classes for the beginner.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Don, you've made my day!! I love to hear this! So many people feel like if they didn't start painting as a kid that it's too late. I'm so happy you're not of that mind. I would love to see what you're painting! If you like, you can email me at [e-mail]. And from one January baby to another, Happy Birthday next month!

[@Jael_1776]

Hi Don. Just saw this and felt compelled to reply. I hope you're still painting!

[@marywood8241]

Have Jane! I've am70 years old and have always wanted to learn to paint. I love your painting lesson's. I love the owl you painted! I would it on the canvas! Thank you for all you share with us!! 😁

[@bethmulligan2588]

I just was reading the comments & came across yours. Jane is the perfect teacher bc there is no intimidation whatsoever & there are no interruptions with the camera/technical guys that seem to distract the train of thought from not only the artist but the student as well. Nothing but soothing reassuring voice w tranquil music as well. If you Google "70 YEAR OLD WOMAN TAKES UP PAINTING) you will read about an artist who is flourishing after beginning her journey in her 70's...

[@dlwcrazyblondeone]

@@bethmulligan2588You are correct with (for me) "annoying" interruptions of others; the giggling techs, camera people, and all that. Jane's so relaxing, and I love her soothing music, her soft voice, and her technique.

[@erikloganer428]

Not only are you a marvelous painter... you are a spectacular teacher. I've learned more from you than 'any' other video tutorial painter because you don't ever leave us guessing about anything... from paint mixing to brush strokes, you show us 'exactly' what you're doing. You're encouraging and I absolutely love when you say 'opps' while working on something. Lets us know that even the best painters have things get away from them at times. And, as someone else mentioned... your voice is so calming it makes the whole learning process a lot less stressful. Thank you.

[@monicanastase6298]

Absolutely brilliant! I've been watching, mesmerized, for 40 minutes straight. This is better than meditation. 😍 Plus, I'm learning quite a few things about brush strokes too.

[@Dreamygirl826]

Literally the best you are!!! So thorough, it’s so easy to follow along. Btw, I love your voice… so soothing and healing too ❤️

[@mrcpch319]

I love the way you blend with fingers ....😍😍

[@chattingwithu]

Getting supplies ready to paint a bright floral painting for my mom! Great job Jane! I think my favorite part of your painting tutorials is the beginning setup of the painting and learning how it is done! Thank you!

[@nitran8843]

You have a very calm voice which makes it fun to listen to. I appreciate your video. I found it helpful even though I am trying to paint digitally. :P

[@JeffOates]

Jane., I subscribed to Fredrix and I would paint Half dome during the Golden Hour. I cannot tell you how much your tutorials have brought me peace. Thank you so much!

[@diananighswonger7227]

Jane your so amusing telling us tracing is not cheating, I chuckled. I think your a great teacher and I enjoy watching you and listening to you explain the colors and techniques and how to do everything. It makes me feel confident that I can do this. I wish I could get good enough to sell some things because I am unemployed and I need an income, cant find one in my little town in Iowa.

[@stacyhannon4081]

I absolutely Love old books too, especially the way they smell when you open them up. It’s a unique scent that I have liked since I was a kid. If I were to win, I would first paint the very first painting I ever watched you paint, the lady with the red umbrella walking towards the abstract buildings in the rain. It has always been one of my favorites and it was the reason subscribed to your awesome channel. Thank you for sharing your time, wisdom, and beautiful art with us all so freely.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Stacy! You're a winner! Please email me ASAP at [e-mail]. When you do, please verify that you're in the US and give me your shipping address. Congrats, friend, and thank you so much for your support ♥

[@tiffanyloveslilacs743]

Your voice is so meditative, it calms me so much! I would try to paint my children's portraits on it. Thank you Jane

[@thebutcherswife4713]

Yes!!! I can’t wait for this one! I painted your other books with candle! My favorite!!

[@PaintingwithJane]

Yay!!! I hope you enjoy this one too :D

[@shellydonahue2245]

Jane, I just started painting a few months ago after dealing with some health issues and I found painting to be so therapeutic and relaxing. I just love how you do step by step, it makes it very doable. Thank you for all your great work!

[@leahharvey3002]

I saw your tutorial several days ago. I have just begun water colors, and when I saw your tutorial I went out an bought some cheap acrylics just to see how I could handle the drying time. I have a copy of a painting by Carl Spitzweg “The Bookworm”, so I painted with you and am going to hang it with the painting from the 1800’s. I think I will buy better paints now and learn how to keep my paints wetter longer. I really enjoyed the whole process. So different from water color. I like them both and will continue to explore possibly with Gouache and even collage. Thank you for for the lesson. Was easy to follow along.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Leah! Welcome to acrylics! They're a lot of fun, and like watercolor, come with their own set of benefits and challenges. Enjoy! 💛

[@josianeholbe]

bonspir Jane , ils sont superbes ces livres , on dirais des vrais! ! ! magnifiqueeeee

[@maryamvossoughi9341]

I will paint these books! Every week I look forward to your videos🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻you are such a wonderful teacher👌🏻thank you

[@TheToddFather1969]

Hello, Jane. Your calm voice and easy to follow instructions caused me to get into painting. I want to paint something magical, and perhaps poetic on a Fredrix canvas. If they are as good as you say then misty mountains with distant, snow covered evergreens would be at the top of the list.

[@jerniworld9854]

Thank you for sharing you work and inspiring the world! this is the first painting of yours I have tried and it was an awesome experience ! will continue to use your painting and style for inspiration ! thank you so much you have a unique style with your paintings and they speak volumes beyond the art itself !

[@nioki77]

Your videos are the most calming thing on KZbin and every time I watch I get inspired. I'd love to paint a galaxy or aurora painting on one of those canvas.

[@gemstone123]

Love it love it love it.. Im definitely gonna try this one

[@patriciamedaris8552]

Hello! My husband got some fantastic pictures of the desert sunset for me that I haven't painted yet. The clouds look like they are on fire, with some purple mixed in to boot. I would paint that sunset along with the mountains and canyons. Thank you for sharing your videos and art!

[@deborahhalcomb4562]

I am a long time subscriber with Painting with Jane and I just subscribed to Frederic. I have learned so much from watching you Jane. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Deborah! You're a winner! Please email me ASAP at [e-mail]. When you do, please verify that you're in the US and give me your shipping address. Congrats, friend, and thank you so much for your support all these years ♥

[@kenshinhimura2322]

Oh I love this. Thanks for the walk through.

[@sheilaharvey1700]

Another wonderful painting. Thanks Jane for your generosity in providing these tutorials 🤗🤗👏🏻👏🏻

[@mikailabuday6660]

Your first bookshelf painting is one of my favorites that I've done. Very excited to do another!

[@lesliemcclintock4297]

That worn leather covering is awesomely!!cannot wait to try this....

[@lujohn1008]

Another very creative and beautiful painting.

[@geebee1514]

Jane, I can't tell you how much I love this painting. I love books. I love still-life. I love land and seascape. I can't paint right now. I'm in the middle of moving, but I quickly did this on my tablet and it came out so good. Can you do more still-life and more fish. I love painting fish. You are a remarkable artist and teacher. I watch 2 others but I love watching you the most. Just being honest. You rock!!!🖌🎨

[@MeganZopf]

I can't wait until I do this one! Awesome work Jane!

[@joanturrentine1857]

I loved watching this video so much! I learned a lot of transferable skills - shadows, surfaces around objects - variety in background color ....

[@anntiller5508]

Hi Jane I have learned so much from this channel. I can draw and never painted good until I found you. I would love to paint a beautiful tree and sky painting on a Fredix canvas. I actually paint better than I can draw. Thank you so much for your willingness to teach others. I love doing these trees. Blessings to you and a gain thank you. Ann

[@alexgroundy1616]

Another hit for me Jane,Thank you so much.

[@MissRitter84]

Your videos has helped me discover a new passion and way for me to practice self-care!! If I won, I would paint a landscape scene - fall or winter, with lots of trees! Reminds me of where I am from!!

[@maryfreitas6484]

Hi Jane. I enjoy how you teach, voice is calming and you're so patient. If I win the fredricks canvas I would paint the barn scene.

[@janawallace378]

Oh, Jane, I would paint the books on the shelf. So fun.

[@marylouisescott8702]

LOVE the book painting. I also believe I'd love the Fredrix blue canvas since as I watch you pull the paint on the books I can almost feel the soft smoothness of the canvas. Would love one to paint on and I usually paint with acrylics and your tutorials. I do like Fredrix and I joined their FB page. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@vaneta6937]

Have enjoyed following you Jane and your career. Would love to win the Fredrix canvas! I would paint a vast array of subjects, birds, ocean, wildlife, fish... the subjects for what to paint are endless! Thanks to Fredrix for such a great opportunity!

[@tamaramitius3905]

Thank you Jane for this beautiful painting. I was searching for a long time something like this one for my reading corner. Thank you so much.

[@donnabradford7556]

Love this! I can’t wait to try!

[@brendabush7952]

Thank you for your videos! I am loving painting trees right now.

[@terryadams8413]

hi there Jane. I love all your tutorials and you are so easy to listen and watch . If I were to win the Frediericks Blue Label canvases, I would paint something that would make an impact on people- hopefully make others feel calm and positive. Your teachings have that effect on me and I am sure others.

[@terryadams8413]

Hi Jane, I haven't heard anything about who won the blue label fredericks canvases.

[@lesliemcclintock4297]

Having made sure. I’ve subscribed to both channels (I’ve been yours for almost a year now) I’m hoping for a chance at those canvases!! Having started painting (and drawing) a few weeks before discovering your channel, my goal is to do more of your painting and several from a few others so I can attempt doing a a series of 6 paintings following the “Tree of Life” theme in memory of my parents....I have discovered that I may not ever be di Vinci or Rembrandt but I LOVE losing myself in creating and having all my stress disappear....I might never be perfect yet I will be perfectly me.... you taught me that.... thank you for that!!

[@jenzusername1]

I was first introduced to Fredrix canvas by you. I've bought one and I painted your red door with stucco and stone pathway. It was a dream to paint on! I have three dachshunds that I would love to start painting in various poses, that's what I would use them for.

[@amberpackham1020]

I love old books! The way they smell takes me away on an adventure. ❤ I'm excited to try a Fredricks canvas someday! I would love to paint stormy clouds over a snowy ground with a bright purple tree of life in the center. Contrast is fun!

[@lynncarey2456]

I love painting birds. A fredrix canvas would be perfect for a flamingo, I want to try! Love painting books, I can't wait to watch this one. Thank you for all you do@

[@PaintingwithJane]

Oooh, a flamingo would be so fun!!

[@viannilopez341]

My dear friend Jane, I did subscribe to Fredrix and I have used a canvas. more than a canvas a panel from them and I really like them. Can wait to paint this one. I did paint a while ago the other painting you did about books in a table with a candle in top. Is one of my favorites. Great day, blessings Vianni

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, friend! 💛

[@cristycreates2887]

Hi sweet Jane! I love old books, the smell of old books, and love this painting!

[@CissyBrazil]

This is lovely! I might try this but on a smaller canvas.

[@vickimiller7468]

With new canvas from Fredrix's, I would definitely do these books. I love to read and this is a beautiful painting. I am also in the fall mood already, it has been way to hot, so a nice fall wooded lane would be just the thing I need to paint. Thanks Jane!

[@konniepick132]

Loving this one, was in the middle of it when the power went down, so now I have to finish on my own, oh well I have learned so much, Thank you Jane.

[@stacyhenning6485]

I’m very much looking forward to painting this one and going back and trying the ones that I’ve missed!

[@Mimiof123]

I would love to paint on these gorgeous canvasses. I love floral still lifes, landscapes, animal portraits and am just beginning to paint more people. No faces yet, but people on the beach and in boats, with hats on and that sort of thing.

[@michelmeyer9542]

Thank You Jane for the wonderful tutorial! I have two girls in college where these would be beautiful in their dorm rooms. Thank you for the inspiration! ❤️

[@cindychambers1588]

Hey Jane... I LOVE this painting! MY eye keeps going to the very first book you painted... I love the texture and the whole feel of it.. I'm sure everyone else will look where you intend for us to look, but my brain is the horse of a different color anyway, lol. This painting has motivated me. Thanks friend!

[@gracewilson9346]

Hi Jane. Sorry that I missed the live tutorial of this painting, but I was babysitting my 7 yr. old autistic grandson yesterday. I am subscribed to both channels. My grandson loves dinosaurs so if I were to win the Fredrix canvas I would paint dinosaur scenes for my grandson to hang on his bedroom walls. I am going to do this painting today.

[@loopboop7464]

love this painting!! I have a small yet growing collection of antique books that I've found in antique shops. I love how they look on my shelves with all my other antiques . subscribed to both!!! I would paint nesting dolls. I collect and adore them!

[@believerinchrist8165]

Hi Jane. I really enjoy your tutorials. I could use Frederix canvases to paint landscapes and your tutorials.

[@6561wwadbe]

I love to paint landscapes, flowers and from today books. I hope I make a change because I live in the Netherlands but canvas from Fredrix make it worth to give it a change, Good luck everybody.

[@jenniferevans7746]

I Love all of your paintings. Beautiful. 🙋‍♀️

[@Phlebeetlemist]

Jane I love your tutorials and have done quite a few! If I win the canvases, you can be sure I'll paint more of your videos! I'm actually planning a series based on your winter angel...one for each season!

[@KimboCarr]

Hi Jane, I am a big fan of yours. I love to paint gothic and dark type paintings so your tutorials are perfect for me. Thank you for doing awesome tutorials. If I win, I would be painting a Coraline and Wybie painting.

[@grantkohler7612]

Wow! I did not know Fredrix had a channel, thank you very much for sharing! As to what I would paint on my next Fredrix canvas, I won't lie - I do not know but it'll almost certainly be a gift for one of my friends. I think on a super fine surface the Philadelphia Center City Skyline would be a nice challenge. Depending on the dimensions dividing it into an upper and lower panel showing two different views (& time of day) would probably pop. No guarantees though. Keep on with the good works!

[@susiezawisza2198]

Subscribed to you already and added Fredrix. I'd probably follow one of your Moody tutorials to paint on the canvas. I'm very new to painting and was having a very hard time finding tutorials that weren't always bright and frilly. I have no problems with those who enjoy that but i like the darker and creepy side of things. I love your instruction and straight forward tutorials. You've helped me see that i CAN do it. Thank you for what you do. For helping me to release pent up stress and develop patience.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Heck yeah! Spooky soul sister! :D

[@karib2284]

I have a picture saved that a friend took in Wyoming. I asked her if I could paint it and that’s what I’d paint on these canvases.💜💜💜 You’ve taught me so much. Thank you.💜😂

[@CordeliaKent]

This is wonderful Jane. Thanks for sharing it.

[@paint_freckles]

I have a goal to paint this starting new years day 2021 but it will probably take me a month a little at a time. i love this one. also the one with the books and the candle that is on my list too

[@CalculatedRisk58]

I would paint a beautiful meadow landscape with mountains in the background. Peaceful, calming and serene. Of course I would use one you've done or will do, you are easy to follow on video and a very good teacher

[@lorabierman8998]

I love love love this painting! 😍

[@harmonynpeace]

Hi Jane! This is so beautiful! I think I would first paint your books on the Fredrix canvas!

[@christopherhuff8940]

Yay, 3D books!!! Been looking forward to this one. If I won a Fredrix canvas, I'd paint this!! 🐱‍👤

[@juliabooth6873]

I love these books!!! If I had a Fredrix canvas I would paint an old door on an old stucco house. A place where you might find old books!

[@susanharrison3266]

I have no idea! I like to just see where my head goes when I sit down to paint. I've learned some great techniques with your videos.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you so much, Susan! And I agree. Some of my favorite paintings I've done while just getting into the flow

[@janicelombardodambrosio2185]

Have been using Fredric for months both red and blue label. I so love them use them exclusively.!,

[@jdrfitness]

I would paint my first portrait on the Fredrix canvas if I won. Subscribed to Fredrix but was already subscribed to Painting with Jane and have done many of your paintings! Last one I did was the elephant. So fun!

[@trishh5532]

Awesome painting!

[@lauramarrow7411]

love this Jane!

[@rosebinder8394]

Love your tutorials! If I won these canvases I would definitely paint these books and try to paint an idea that I have had floating around in my head for awhile about the spooky Louisiana swamp with all its cypress trees and magical light patterns as the sun goes down. thanks for being so awesome!

[@mandabearsmith6404]

I would love to try a Fredericks canvass! I want to paint these books and hang it in my home library! I treasure old books so much ❤

[@mandabearsmith6404]

I just found out my Great Grandmother used Fredrix canvasses as well! Super cool!

[@glendaelliott2866]

I’d love to use the canvases for the Old Books painting! I love books 📚 and am so excited for this tutorial 😄

[@PaintingwithJane]

They were certainly fun to paint on this canvas! Thank you, Glenda

[@dawngorton9344]

Really like this one.👍❤️

[@carolhillyer9435]

I would paint these books. They're fantastic.

[@hart2hand]

Hi Jane! I would definitely try my hand (and my brushes) at painting those old books on the Fredrix canvas!!! I love rummaging through old vintage books. What fun it would be to capture some of them in paint!!! Thank you!

[@KellyDannemann]

Your teaching is incredible, thank you. Fredrix canvases look easy to paint on, I would paint lonely chair with texture, and the elephant painting, then the desert sunset.

[@helendenoia6840]

I love your calming style of painting love the book idea. if I won I would paint my granddaughter a fairy with a landscape scene you know little cottage ,trees' flowers.

[@juanitadurie]

Thank you for this tutorial. I love old books and would paint this on the Frederix canvas.

[@CrixJoki]

That Quinn book looks so delicious! :) stunning painting overall :)

[@sherrellrichmond4307]

Love it, Jane. This will definitely be the one that brings me back to the brushes :D

[@Andrea-rt9do]

Hi Jane. First of all I love this painting. Two of my favorite things, Paintings, and books. Thank you for the opportunity to enter the giveaway. I would love to paint a seascape on one of those canvas'. Thanks for all the inspiration.

[@pmb5005]

Love this tutorial! I would love to paint your red rose on the Fredrix canvas. Just need to recover from my neck surgery first. Can't wait to see your next tutorial! Thanks so much Jane!

[@rhondazatezalo1412]

I am SO looking forward to painting this!!! Already subscribed to Jane, now subscribed to Fredrix.

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you, Rhonda! 💛

[@marysetliff2441]

If I won I would paint a landscape with a train in it for my husband. He loves trains and he has encouraged me so much to pursue painting. Thanks for the opportunity !!!

[@joannawood9197]

Love this!!! I want to try painting an antique car in mint condition on one of these canvases. I love Fredricks canvases and this smooth finish should add to the polished finish of a beautiful antique car!

[@shiranwang5706]

I would make some outer space paintings on these canvas. I visited natural science museum last weekend and saw some galaxy photos. Can’t wait to turn them into paintings!

[@vickikane4349]

Hi Jane. I really appreciate your teaching! If I got the Fredrix canvases I would paint some more bird pictures. I love painting birds. I recently painted the owl from the reference photo you shared. Thanks for your awesome channel!!!

[@rivergurl8502]

I would start with the Rainbow Sky Lovebirds. The colors are gorgeous in that painting. It's also one I want to paint for my husband.

[@solucionescontables3078]

Already subscribed 👍. I'm learning to paint and you are one of my teachers!! Thanks😘

[@PaintingwithJane]

Thank you

[@jyothiravishankar8354]

Wow. Your paintings are all so magically beautiful. I would love to paint this on fredrix canvas.

[@maureenyoung2225]

Jane, I loved this tutorial . I am going to try and paint something similar on the back of my kindle, not sure how that will go but going to attempt it anyway. Thanks for all your great videos.