Portrait painting. Common problems and solutions.

[@miajc6606]

Ben, so glad to see you back on KZbin! I hope you’re doing well.

[@lustenhouwer]

You are the very first one! Thank you. we are fine.

[@gingersneed2555]

I love your work and how you explain. I am no artist, yet I feel I could paint, thanks to your wonderful explanation. I love that you are so honest and also include what else you do in your life pursuits. You are wonderful. Thank you. May the universe award you.

[@EvanDahill]

This demo both inspired and shocked me. The shock came mostly in the “building up the layers” section where are you make observations about correcting the lip, correcting the placement of the left side of her face to reestablish balance: highlight on her eyelids, etc. Additionally, the use of a divider on a grid it out canvas was very surprising. But all of this “Shock” were a great inspiration to me. To see that you use all of these tools, have all of these doubts, and yet you move to create the amazing portraits that you do. Many amateurs, such as myself wallow in self doubt when we look at the work of masters, such as yourself, and say “I could never paint like this!“ But watching your process, and the tools that you use, is amazingly inspiring.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you for your nice comment. Inspiring is my goal indeed and what beginners don´t realize : every professional artist started as an amateur.

[@Xavigarcia301]

There is so much to be grateful for in your videos. Mainly the priceless lessons on painting. On the other hand and no less important is the peace and humanity that you transmit. Thanks for all this

[@lustenhouwer]

It is my pleasure

[@shashank2311]

I feel so blessed to have a teacher like you. Thank you for this much awaited video.💖🙏

[@lustenhouwer]

It is my pleasure

[@hypedash49]

I am from India🇮🇳 I am 18 years old Basically I am now working on my fundamental skill It's been 4-5 months since I started oil painting, it's a new medium for me, so I used to search on KZbin, how to start oil painting, well colors tips and tutorials, but most of the creators video length is 10 minutes or 15 minutes and some show time lapse videos of painting. Does not show the entire process On the one hand, you are helping many art students, including me God bless you❤️

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you for your nice comment

[@millieharbour4950]

What a great teacher. So encouraging to get me back to doing portraits. Thank you Ben.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Millie

[@futuristicteal]

Thank you for this amazing video. I was struggling to find videos on how to improve portrait paintings on KZbin that were detailed and useful but this very generous lengthed video helped me. Great that this is free. :)

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@brendahill5087]

It's so good to have you back. And thanks for sharing a bit of your personal life in the magical place you live with your kitchen garden and lovely grand children. Scarborough Faire is one of my favorites. You are truly talented in the arts. Thanks again!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Brenda

[@angelikaschmidt3214]

Ich freue mich sehr, dass sie wieder ein neues Video gepostet haben und dann auch sogar ein so ausführliches. Ich bin dankbar für die vielen guten Tipps, da ich auch gerade beginne, Porträts mit Ölfarben zu malen. Ich habe diese bisher mit Bleistiften und Kohlestiften gezeichnet.

[@lustenhouwer]

Vielen Dank Angelika.

[@wendi4418]

I'm not sure which I love more your playing or painting,both are quite wonderful!Thank you

[@lustenhouwer]

I guess I am a better painter

[@nvandenhurk]

Hartelijk bedankt Ben , voor de schitterende en zeer leerzame video. Geniet van het leven in je tuin en de natuur om je heen , je gitaarspel . schilderen kan altijd wanneer het weer wat minder is.

[@lustenhouwer]

Geen dank.

[@micampbellart]

Seeing you being nervous about a brush stroke is the most reassure thing I've seen! As always, amazing work and great explanations, i always watch your videos before working on portraits as they give me great tips and peace of mind. Thank you!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@RobinWellner]

Wonderful! Thank you for your generosity! LOVE your work!!!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@dianecharest8365]

Your amazing Ben. Thank you for sharing the whole process. It's very helpful.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Diane

[@silvahovhannesian4762]

I can only say amazing! Thank you so much!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@clairejarts]

Always a pleasure to watch you paint, and take in all your fine advice. You are an absolute master!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Claire

[@KarishmaChhugani]

Im vert happy to see u after long time🎉

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@georgescolin5683]

Good to have you back Ben, with another portrait, full of teaching... Zeg, wat een mooi tuin, met Chelva in de achtergrond...

[@lustenhouwer]

Ja, we wonen in het paradijs.

[@journeymantraveller3338]

If you want to learn portrait painting, this is the man.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@carahedden5461]

@@lustenhouwer I’ve started hearing your voice coaching me in my mind as I paint on my own after watching your videos lol 😂

[@supapornfahlgren5302]

Ben, it’s great to see you back again. I wish you were my art teacher very very long time ago. You explain things clearly and easily to understand. Your tone is so kind and sincere. You remind me my grandpa who is far far away from me now. Thank you so much, Ben. 🙏🏻💚

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@amirerfanian4418]

you are a great artist , maybe you don't remember me , I asked you for your course , and you said sure , why not ! imagine you are my guest for a coffee, you are really kind man .God bless your life more

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@cynthiachapman7946]

It’s so good to see you back here! You have helped me and so many others…Your commentary is honest and encouraging. Your talent, teaching ability, and willingness to share to a wide audience have meant the world to me in my beginning art practice. Because of you, I have now painted 8 portraits of family members, and will begin again to paint others. Please thank your cousin for the music! Thank you for sharing your life and talent with us. Best wishes to you and your family!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Cynthia for your kind words

[@milzner641]

Excellent demonstration and guitar. Thank you.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@Charlotte19821]

Thank you for being here again! I'm very happy to see you! ❤

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Charlotte

[@SockMonkeyofcourse]

Thank you for both the guidance and the beautiful music! You Sir, are blessed.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@anandchandan1612]

You are one of the best teachers i have ever seen! Thank you sir!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@JuneAustin-lp9wx]

So happy to see Ben again. Such an inspiration.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you June

[@MrHeli4444]

Another gem i'll watch over and over. Thank you Ben.

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@kmf634]

Thank-you Ben! It's so incredibly helpful to hear what I can only imagine is your inner monologue, as you explain your colour choices and other methods. I always learn so much from these videos. Terra Rosa has changed my life. Wonderful guitar piece from you, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. And Will's music is very very good. It's all quite inspiring. Now go out and garden!! :)

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome. In our garden: Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme!

[@JackRainfield]

Thanks for your secrets and beautiful guitar playing!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@jingsu4167]

Thank you so much for the wonderful lesson and music, all the best!!

[@lustenhouwer]

Si nice to hear!

[@tcchris2]

Mr Ben, you are an amazing artist. I really appreciate that you give us instructive videos.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@ismaelhamid3116]

Un placer verle pintar, me ayuda mucho, sobre todo en lo referente a no cuidar tanto los detalles, y pintar más relajadamente, disfrutando. Gracias por compartir sus conocimientos, sus tutoriales son muy agradables de ver.

[@lustenhouwer]

Gracias Ismael

[@markl240]

Wow. So glad you posted. Good to see you back again

[@lustenhouwer]

Happy to be back again

[@LuizaHar54]

Все, смотрела до конца.. Получился такой шикарный портрет, живой. Талантливый человек, талантлив во всем. Как хорошо, что вы делитесь с нами для меня ваши уроки бес сцены. Спасибо вам Бен! ❤❤❤

[@lustenhouwer]

пожалуйста

[@laurainel]

Thank you so much for this fantastic video! It is so lovely to see you here! You are a wonderful artist and a gifted teacher! ❤

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Laura

[@AndrewAdcock]

Wonderful to have another video from Ben! - very good video as usual.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Andrew

[@hijayang4416]

Thank you so much. The painting was gorgeous and I had to laugh when you used linseed oil with spit on it. The music was charming. Have a great time!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@Countrycabin]

So helpful .. especially the building up of paint and your use of temperature., loved this . Thank you ! She is so beautiful

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@SherilynnSailers]

Please keep posting your videos! I have followed along in hopes of becoming a better painter. Thank you so much for your time invested !

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome Sherilynn.

[@JillianKing-p8y]

Wonderful to watch this again and so glad you are doing more videos. Very inspirational. From New Zealand

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@zeynepzekeriyaoglu]

Excellent work as always, we miss you and your work 🙏🙏🍀

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@julieismert4874]

Wonderful! I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your techniques.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Julie

[@LuciaMoonen]

Prachtig geschilderd, ik ben erg fan van je portretten! Bedankt dat je zoveel wil delen. Ik leer erg veel van je Ben.

[@lustenhouwer]

Dank je wel!

[@tmaslov63]

I really love your teaching style and you give me the wise grandpa vibes, I feel like I am talking with my 'nono' again. Thank you so much ❤

[@lustenhouwer]

Nice to hear

[@NarinTipteangtae]

Thank you so much for painting lerning and nice song guitar playing .

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@lorettaboersig4540]

Art and music ❤ what a beautiful combination! Love your work.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Loretta

[@manuelfranco4205]

Thanks a lot Ben. I've learnt much more in this video than many i've watched. Thanks again

[@lustenhouwer]

So good to hear. Thank you

[@LidyaMorozova]

Thank you SO MUCH for amazing in depth tutorials, I love your work and appreciate you very much :) always happy when I get to paint along with you

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome Lydia

[@joyevenson8702]

Thank you for sharing your color mixing tips, Lovely painting and your music also!

[@lustenhouwer]

It is my pleasure

[@simonvaneijk7859]

Oh Ben zo fijn om te zien dat je nog schildert en dat het je goed gaat! Je bent mijn inspiratie bron en heb veel van je geleerd! Dank daarvoor. Simon uit Nederland.

[@lustenhouwer]

Dank je Simon.

[@eddiehornedoful]

Wow Ben, its been a while. You are one of my favorites. Your style and your explanations always make so much sense. You are such an asset to artist around the art world. Looking forward to your next painting.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Eddie

[@juanlopez6557]

As always, your explanations are masterful, they give me inspiration when I lose it. . . ....thank you artist.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Juan

[@belindaquintanilla2395]

Estoy feliz de ver este nuevo vídeo y que lo hayas compartido con nosotros ❤

[@lustenhouwer]

Gracias Belinda

[@MUSIC-JoyceHansonAnderson-d4m]

Master painter, Ben Lustenhouwer, I stand up and applaud your video. I'm switching from acrylics to oils for portraits and I really needed this tutorial with all that valuable information you shared. I'm amazed at how much you got done working is just wet paint so quickly. Your process of thinking intrigues me and also helps me learn how to think as I paint portraits. A zillion "thank you's" Sir. ............... Joyce ............. PS You are an equally gifted musician. The sound enveloped and calmed me, just like your soft voice does. In other words, your guitar music is just another expression of who you are, a lovely, and kind man.

[@lustenhouwer]

Well well, thank you.

[@carolmartin8781]

I enjoyed your video because I could relate. The music you played with your guitar was beautiful. The woman you painted needs a subtle smile.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@johngraham4053]

Always good and constructive teaching from you Ben. First class presentation Thank you

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you John

[@PabloPerez-gw8tl]

Very good video, more soon please!

[@lustenhouwer]

I do what I can

[@tinastreet6658]

Ahhh beautiful painting.👏Great explainations. BEAUTIFUL guitar playing. Bravo. Also great overall video. Thank you for sharing with the world ❤from USA

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you!

[@lisab6437]

Glad you’re back, Ben!

[@lustenhouwer]

Yes I am.

[@samiabadi8767]

Great painting lesson as always.. Love the music, thank you 🌷

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@laleharmistead5626]

Superb blending of the paints. Comprehensive and manageable for the students. Thanks

[@lustenhouwer]

you are welcome.

[@carolburkett7018]

Beautiful portrait and you’ve inspiring teacher.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Carol

[@joellynsartfullife3944]

So gorgeous!! I really enjoyed this video❤

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@ghuntressart669]

Beautiful … both the painting and the music 👏👏

[@lustenhouwer]

Thanks

[@janeekitchen7727]

Thank you. I enjoyed and learnt a lot from this demonstration. Your guitar playing was beautiful!!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thanks a lot

[@silvahovhannesian4762]

You are a great teacher and amazing artist! Thank you!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@ferenchackfelner8784]

I happy to see you again....after a long time.

[@lustenhouwer]

Indeed a long time.

[@stuarttanner9953]

Thank you. Your video was inspirational and helpful.

[@lustenhouwer]

Glad to hear!

[@roseratigan4479]

Again another beautiful painting Ben. I am always so inspired to paint after I watch your videos. Your color mixing is incredibly helpful. How can one person be so talented with music and art! Thank you for sharing your talents with us! Happy Easter!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Rose!

[@Artstudiovaneijk]

Blond haar is nog altijd het mooiste om te schilderen vanwege de kleur nuances in het haar ❤️leuke video 👌✨

[@lustenhouwer]

Eigenlijk is alle haar leuk om te doen maar blond haar is zo mooi omdat mauve zo mooi de andere kleuren neutraliseert.

[@louferrer497]

Merci infiniment pour ce partage🙏 Plaisir des yeux 🖌et des oreilles🎶

[@lustenhouwer]

Merci .

[@malcolmtoyer8950]

Very interesting to see the whole process and hear your thinking about what you are doing. I learnt a lot from this. Also nice to see you walking and playing the guitar...

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Malcom

[@mehrdadbordbar83]

thank you so much for sharing your valuable experience with us. please upload more.kind regards

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@mariamfimbres6033]

Thank you very much. Beautiful painting and wonderful guitar 😊

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@donnamartell9056]

Excellent, meticulous work! I'm so enjoying watching your painting evolve! Incredible attention to detail!! I know now that I've been lazy, lolol!

[@lustenhouwer]

Go for it Donna!

[@michelzegers7087]

Geweldig; Deze toelichtingen zoek ik reeds lang ! Dank om zoveel talent te zien !

[@lustenhouwer]

Dank je Michel

[@emidiopignottiliutaio8071]

Sei uno dei migliori insegnanti che abbia mai visto.sei veramente bravo nell' arte pittorica ed in modo uguale mentre la spieghi.se vivessi vicino a te diventerei un tuo allievo .

[@lustenhouwer]

Muchas gracias por tus palabras.

[@mogalcat3091]

Ben, please don't leave us again! 😭😭

[@lustenhouwer]

I do what I can, but I am getting older!

[@mogalcat3091]

@@lustenhouwer we love you, man

[@svetura2119]

Just live forever❤ let your years be light, lengthy and healthy ❤️

[@susansouthern6704]

Thanks Ben..love your portrait lessons

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Susan

[@carmenmg6438]

Cheers from Brazil. Thank you so much for this incredible class!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@bkalman8805]

Thank you Ben, again for the great lesson! The grand kids are cute, the garden is nice, your extra bonus music at the end great! Happy Easter to you and the family!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you and Happy Easter to you.

[@kayleenwest]

Welcome back Ben. Oh my what a view you have from your garden in Spain! That’s a world of plein air painting right at your doorstep! I totally understand your priorities too. Beautiful painting as usual. I love portraits myself. A beautiful challenge and connection with the sitter. The music is beautiful.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Kayleen!

Beautiful painting! 👏👏 Thank you!

[@lustenhouwer]

you are welcome

[@altay5920]

This video feeling very relaxing. Great see step all color's.. I just, thank you sir..

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@justinesimone5343]

Thank you. You've taught me some tricks with color. ❤

[@lustenhouwer]

It´s my pleasure Justine.

[@kajwilstorp1483]

thanks for the music what a nice demo love it

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@cristinasalesluis3075]

I am so glad to see your videos again! And you are a very accomplished Artist Ben! The music is so beautiful ( parsley , sage , rosemary and thyme) and one can learn so much with you about painting... Thank you so much!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Cristina

[@jankalter4788]

Dank je wel Ben. Dit was weer een erg leerzame video en het lijkt allemaal zo gemakkelijk wanneer jij het doet. Ik ga er nu zelf maar weer mee aan de slag. Eens zien of ik het ook in de praktijk kan brengen.

[@lustenhouwer]

Geen dank Jan

[@elisedevries]

Zó leuk dat ik nog naar jou, werkend in de verte, kan kijken. En wat is t een mooi schilderij weer geworden. Dank ook voor je prachtige gitaarspel. Fijn dat jullie zo'n mooi leven hebben daar. Lieve groet uit Amsterdam

[@lustenhouwer]

Wat leuk om van je te horen! Delft 1972, meer dan vijftig jaar geleden. Lieve groet- Ben

[@mik20241]

Beautiful! Echt mooi! Both your painting and guitar music. 💕

[@lustenhouwer]

Dank je wel

[@roxanacastroj]

Thank You very much...and for the plaing gitard for us ❤

[@lustenhouwer]

My pleasure

[@dorryrice6797]

This was very helpful. Thank you. I enjoyed the guitar, too!🥰❤

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Dorry

[@gabrielemuehlhaus2726]

Thanks for painting and wonderful music

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@jokevanijzendoorn-konijn8507]

Bedankt dat uw kennis en kunde met ons deelt.Ik kijk er graag naar.

[@lustenhouwer]

geen dank Joke

[@jewleighuh]

Thank you for teaching us

[@lustenhouwer]

It is my pleasure

[@debramcfadden2701]

Thank-you how wonderful to watch you

[@lustenhouwer]

It´s my pleasure

[@junaidkhan715]

Ben , I like your painting and video style Iam very learning with your videos Love and like from Pakistan.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Junaid

[@dianecharest8365]

It came out beautiful.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@cecivicente5851]

Bellisima melodia que se igualan a tus retratos.gracias.❤

[@lustenhouwer]

Gracias