Portrait painting from live model in oil painting. Complete guide.

[@williamdownton1170]

I had to stop today and realize I need to copy your technique more and more to get away from trying to make my portraits look too perfect. It works as you describe how it is done. At 85 I am still learning......thanks for this new video!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome William

[@nickcorney7465]

"A controlled simplification carried out with feeling." Wow... that just got me 🥺. Thanks Ben

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome Nick

[@joannelord5015]

So much to learn here, another fantastic video I'll be watching over & over. Thanks again for sharing your wisdom Ben; it's so very much appreciated xx

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Joanne

[@sierrajohn47]

I have been drawing portraits in graphite and charcoal for many years. I have all the tools, including oils, I need to attempt a painting but they have stayed on the shelf. Your instructions and inspiration have made me overcome my fears of "really messing up." I have now begun the portrait painting journey. Thank you sincerely!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you. So nice to hear.

[@brendahill5087]

so happy to find you back with a new tutorial....always enlightening and inspiring.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Brenda

[@hgorham44]

Wonderful to watch your process Ben, a beautiful capture of Barry's essence. Thanks for sharing it!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@bkalman8805]

Dear Mr. Lustenhauwer. Watching you paint and listening to you explaining every detail is how I build - slowly - my own techniques, hoping to get better and better over time. But there is another, perhaps even greater gift you give to us - your audience - and that is CONFIDENCE in our abilities to see, experience and understand the world around us and encourage us to paint. Thank you - again!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you for your very nice comment.

[@aekey.artist]

So fresh. This video goes across the heaviness of being an artist and delves into the simplicity of being a true creative.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@Jeannette5656]

Beautiful painting! Love your videos! Thank you!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Jeannette

[@이이-h8d]

you teach me something more than just painting. thank you so much for making these videos.

[@lustenhouwer]

Nice to hear

[@KarenGodbey]

I am so inspired. God bless you, Ben!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Karen

[@marypartridge5154]

Thanking you so much. Lovely to watch you painting so confidently and the soothing music you so generously shared with us all. May your life be blessed.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Mary!

[@aurorarain1265]

New subscriber! You are a gem. Thank you!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Aurora.

[@ritazanatta3274]

Thank you for your commitment as someone who is dedicated to helping the student to develop their own talents. Thank you for sharing your gift. You have helped me more than anyone. Blessings .

[@lustenhouwer]

So good to hear. Thank you

[@cynthiamorasalas285]

Thanks, Ben! I appreciate your generous videos, they are very didactic, I have leaned a lot with you over the years!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome Cynthia

[@laurainel]

I too am always thrilled when a video from you appears in KZbin! This one is EXCELLENT like every one of your videos!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and your wisdom! I am profoundly grateful! ❤

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Lauraine

[@lisonkoju]

Ben, I am so glad to watch your videos! Last weekend I painted from live model, she tried to sit still for about 1,5-2 hours, looking TV series) before I learned from your video how to put underpainting in raw umber like you do. It was my second portrait painting in oil, and it was also second painting from live model. The first one was done also after the video if your blonde granddaughter. Now I realized that I have no fear of oil and of painting with people sitting in front of me anymore 😅 I have been painting in oil only from October 2022 and at first I was afraid of this medium. At first I started from landscapes and still life. But I always wanted to make portraits, since I tried draw them in pencils and watercolor and acrylic. How luckily I met you on KZbin! I watch you videos one by one like a dessert 😊 and of course not only one time! I send you so much gratitude and respect! You are the awesome painter, I like your “not-too-elaborated” style. Hope to see more videos from you!)

[@lustenhouwer]

So nice to hear. Thank you

[@rmc9076]

I believe you captured your little granddaughter so beautifully . ❤ What a blessed life you have to enjoy your grandchildren.. I love that your doing watercolor. I’ve been trying it and enjoying the process. I’ve been a oil & pastel painter . I have to keep growing & learning it keeps us going. Hugs to you from cold Idaho USA

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you, Hughs from Spain

[@davidhuth5659]

Brilliant work and instruction! Thanks for sharing!

[@lustenhouwer]

It is my pleasure.

[@waltersalazarchang4452]

good day teacher Ben has made my day happy I love painting and it's nice to know that there are real artist people who have that passion and share it that's the coolest thing in life from Spain ole, ole.

[@lustenhouwer]

So nice to hear.

[@virendermattoo9071]

Happy to see you again Sir ! As usual informative and riveting.

[@lustenhouwer]

Yes welcome back

[@oludave]

Sir, you've given me more colors in 24 minutes than I've ever heard about in 4 decades! But much more importantly, you, sir, just blew my mind away! Classic video here sir. More grace, sire!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@Lara-ym2py]

Thank you so much! I love watching your videos, it is always helpful, enjoyable , knowledgeable and amazing! ❤

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Lara

[@jilliandoming8399]

Im in love with your paintings and your voice. I wish there were more full length tutorials of paintings portraits and anything else you like painting of course. I have found most of my learning comes from following along the long video tutorials of a full painting. Thanks so much!

[@lustenhouwer]

Dear Jillian. Sometimes I make long videos and sometimes shorter ones. Check out my channel. Soon I hope to make one titled "Everything you want to know about portrait painting" Wait and see.

[@bobcatrdh]

Thank you for posting. You always give valuable info.

[@lustenhouwer]

It is my pleasure

[@hockeyrd99]

Thanks for the great tutorial! So important to remember you are creating an painting, not a photograph. Funny story.... Years ago I was doing wildlife watercolors of birds and my friend (a great artist himself) reminded me to make the painting look like a watercolor, not like it was done with designer gouaches... which he did by finishing my painting while I at lunch! haha His "side" of the painting looked 100 times better than mine!

[@lustenhouwer]

nice story

[@tonifran2320]

Hola soy Antonio en su pintura se le nota el amor y cariño adelante🥰

[@lustenhouwer]

Gracias Antonio.

[@ahmadidrus3760]

I really appreciate that art is not just talent but include power of analysis

[@lustenhouwer]

The real talent is in the willpower.

[@julieismert4874]

Such great tips on portraits. I have found myself struggling with accuracy and this gives me more insight on not being so precise. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome Julie

[@RodBailey1971]

Thank you so much for being so clear and detailed with what your doing. Amazing 👏

[@lustenhouwer]

It is my pleasure

[@supapornfahlgren5302]

I love the way you describe and your paintings! Thanks!🙏🏻😇

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@ArtSunYouTube]

You're so great .Definitely a master of portraiture.👍❤love

[@lustenhouwer]

You´r so kind

[@АнтонПанарин-к4б]

Ben, thank you very much! This is the real magic of the portrait! What a fine-tuning of all the tones of the portrait, like notes in a piece of music!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Anton

[@59jaguar]

Well done Ben . Your economy of colors and brush strokes make the painting sing with freshness!

[@lustenhouwer]

thank you. Like that

[@amarendrapathakpaintings2201]

Dear Mr.Lustenhouwer ,Thank you for sharing this painting process. I liked the way you hilighted. the difference between the photorealistic and expressive portrait painting style.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Amarendra

[@luizacaceres4632]

thank you for all the tips, I will watch this video many times

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Luiza

[@SeanKroner]

I think you did a fine job on the portrait! :)

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@christianbond1561]

I’ve missed your videos, I could listen to these continuously thank you for the great work and instruction

[@lustenhouwer]

Well back again, but I will not publish so regularly anymore. Some to come still.

[@kajwilstorp1483]

love your way of thinking it must come from the heart like this video its very useful video thanks

[@lustenhouwer]

Nice to hear. Thank you

[@silvahovhannesian4762]

I love all your videos! They are all great lessons! Your work is amazing you are a master! Thank you so much for all your time! May God bless you!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome Silva.

[@chrissaunders9727]

Enjoyed your video Ben very informative thank you look forward to more .

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Chris

[@nek114]

Thank you so much for the video and priceless advice ❤️

[@lustenhouwer]

No thanks

[@Grijayoung]

I love watching your videos, 😊Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lustenhouwer]

It is my pleasure

[@T.C.Bronart]

Je bent een echte kunstenaar en een goede leraar. Dank je wel voor het delen van deze teaching!

[@lustenhouwer]

Dank je Corina

[@inthestudio11]

Absolutely loved this video. I loved how you demonstrated putting emotions into your painting with music. The guitar background music was amazing. While I’m new to art, it’s always been important to me to find the connection to the piece rather than the paint by number exactness. Looking forward to watching more. And thanking you for taking Thru the colors as you go and sharing your palette.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Alison

[@cintiatallarico8253]

Gracias, gracias, gracias Ben por tu generosidad!! Otra clase MAGISTRAL. Sos un gran Artista y Maestro. Abrazo grande desde Argentina!

[@lustenhouwer]

Gracias Cintia

[@ArtByRopri]

Wow So Beautiful Drawing Congratulations, Wishing you more and more Successes 🌹🌷💜

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you!

[@DomingoFreire]

Es un placer verle pintar. Muchas gracias por enseñarnos pequeños detalles con tanta maestría. Su trabajo es hermoso.

[@lustenhouwer]

Gracias Domingo

[@dawnabsolom2168]

Thank you, you are a great teacher, I will try and remember everything you said.

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@markl240]

Thank-you. Your videos are very very helpful to me. Just started painting. I have a lot to learn

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you for letting me know

[@alyssacartlidge7104]

Very helpful! Please continue to make more videos - I love watching them.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Alyssa

[@nyoungvely]

그림을 독학하는 저에게 많은 깨우침을 주는 영상입니다. 아낌없이 가르쳐주셔서 감사합니다. 이 영상은 두고두고 반복해 볼 예정입니다.

[@lustenhouwer]

당신을 환영합니다.

[@0to100Art]

Such a lovely work of Art. Amazing talent thats truly a gift. Continue nurturing it and keep on sharing & inspiring others. Have a great weekend👍

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@fgonzalez9487]

Extraordinary class by an extraordinay profesor.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@ghuntressart669]

I always enjoy your videos, sir 🤗. Thank you so very much for all your hard work to make such quality productions. I see your friend is a Boston RedSox fan. I live about 20 miles south of Boston so it was interesting to see something so familiar 😄. Thanks again!

[@lustenhouwer]

Nice to hear, but my friend is from Dallas. But his cap means something to him.

[@08Imogene]

I just discovered your KZbin this past month and I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for all the free quality tutorials. One question is about the kind of canvas you use? Quality teaching. I'm so grateful.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you. I use all kind of canvases. But on every one I apply three layers of gesso.

[@ivannaranjo640]

Thanks for sharing, I'm learning a lot from your videos. Greetings from Ecuador

[@lustenhouwer]

good to hear!

[@DG-ri1lp]

Brilliant painter. Good mentor. Thank you. ❤

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@pattywickson9046]

Your a brilliant artist Ben.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Patty

[@lilyunderthesun]

thank you so much for this amazing video it was so useful for me . thanks again

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Laila

[@zeldapatricia]

Merci beaucoup pour tous ces partages, Lustenhouwer !!! 💕

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Patty.

[@myalicioglu]

Thank you sir for the video that means so much for me. In these days we are struggling with a massive earthquake in southeastern of my country. Thanks.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Yasemin. We feel so sorry for your country. All the best from Spain

[@БорисБричок]

🎉. Живу ї як в про бігом

[@kewjdjsu-s9]

단순하게 그리는 게 너무 어려웠는데 도움이 되었어요! 감사해요

[@lustenhouwer]

물론이죠

[@Adriana-px6qe]

Sus videos son mucha inspiración, tan agradables que disfruto mucho y a la vez aprendo gracias

[@lustenhouwer]

Muchas gracias Adriana

[@salvadorquiroz3860]

Gracias por su extraordinaria capacidad para enseñar, un abrazo.

[@lustenhouwer]

Un placer.

[@hansgb4970]

Dank u wel voor al deze leerzame lessen 👍🏼

[@lustenhouwer]

Graag gedaan

[@motlba]

Fantastic art lesson, as always. Thanks Ben. Fantástica lección de arte, como siempre. Gracias Ben.

[@lustenhouwer]

Gracias Mónica

[@MSKHAN-pj5fg]

You work is great and very help full.Thank you.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@nvandenhurk]

het is weer een heel goede demonstratie, waar je veel van kunt leren. Ik heb tijdens de video ook het portret in potlood gemaakt.

[@lustenhouwer]

Dank je Klaas.

[@hanhvuong8898]

I am admire your work.🤗

[@michaelwhite8031]

Great work as always

[@lustenhouwer]

Thanks

[@roycolover]

Ik heb altijd dieren getekent en geschilderd, portretten durfde ik niet te maken, uit schrik dat het één grote catastrophe zou worden. Nu ben ik toch onlangs wat portretten beginnen maken, op dezelfde manier dat ik dieren teken , en ik was toch verrast van het resultaat ! Nu wil ik al een tijdje een portret schilderen, maar ik kon me er maar niet toe brengen om te beginnen dus ben ik maar wat beginnen zoeken op youtube . Uw videos hebben me enorm geinspireerd en ik heb heel veel bijgeleerd ! U heeft mij geholpen om eindelijk verf op papier te zetten , en ik hoop dat ik deze tips kan overbrengen in mijn schilderijen. Bedankt hiervoor !

[@lustenhouwer]

Ik ben blij dat mijn videos wat helpen. Succes!

[@AssortedMeats]

A truly fantastic guide on the process- not just on how to paint, but WHY you do it. Sometimes our hobbies and passions can start to become more habit than choice after a while, so I really appreciated the reminder that perfection isn’t the goal. Trying to make a total likeness can really take the fun out of it sometimes, and you can miss what is really appreciated in the work. Also, the model is my dad! Hi Barry! Good job on having a face, I hope it wasn’t too itchy the whole time! Haha. Really though, I’m glad there’s much better portraits of you now than the ones I made when I was 7

[@lustenhouwer]

Nice hearing from you Ella!

[@abigailh4109]

Absolutely Amazing! I Love your Video and thank you for all the great advice. In my next Painting Class, I am painting my very first Portrait. Thank you for the inspiration ! And thank you for the Beautiful Music. 😊

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you and succes!

[@SG-rc7tn]

It's always a delight to watch your videos. Please post videos more frequently if you can. You can just come and talk if nothing else. Eagerly waiting for more 😊

[@lustenhouwer]

I do what I can

[@InLawsAttic]

Thank you so much; excellent !! ❤

[@lustenhouwer]

you are welcome

[@aniespinoza9363]

Thank you, I got a good portrait, Hi from Canada

[@lustenhouwer]

you are welcome.

[@dougg1075]

Love the way your palette is angled next to the work.

[@lustenhouwer]

Yes it is a great change also for filming

[@helengirina2444]

Well its an Acedemic Teaching! Thank You Master ❤❤

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Helen

[@carlosvagner5721]

From Taubaté - Vale do Paraíba SP Brazil " Success for your channel 2023 "

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Carlos

[@billpholde4816]

Love the Red Sox cap on the model! GO SOX!!!!

[@lustenhouwer]

yeah

[@Raeburnsart]

I feel so much inspiration and joy when I watch you paint. You are a true teacher, one that I feel so privileged to be here for and see you making art. You make beautiful analogies and wholesome decisions and mistakes all at the same time and every step is a true makers mark. Ben, thank you for another stunning video. Loved the guitar playing by your cousin as well. So uplifting, felt like I needed this whole video this month. With feeling down about my art stagnancy. And I'm over the moon to hear you talk about brushwork and likeness and how it isn't about the details but about expression. Can you tell it's your friend? Yes! And I can tell so much more too... When you see a painting that captures the moment from the artist eye you see more than an image/a copy but a living moment/feeling. It's like we get to know that person through someone else's eye - magical. it's not something everyone understands though (not wanting to add too much detail) but I truly love that ambiguity about art..and I wish I was better at it. I agree; it is indeed easier to jump back into creating if you leave out those ready to use tools but also a clear space & inviting space that begs to get messy is also good 💞 Can't wait for your next video Mr Lustenhouer! It's always a treat

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you for your nice comment. It won't be long till the next video.

[@theairypainting]

You are a wise man~ great tutorial! very much inspiring!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@tundenagy2286]

Beautiful work! I love it!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@eddiefiler9717]

So excellent Ben ! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Eddie.

[@shaunsart]

A proper artist

[@lustenhouwer]

Thanks

[@amblarddavid4957]

Thanks, motivation like always.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@neerjathakur1853]

Thanks..it helps me a lot..i respect you Sir

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@pokopoko7772]

Спасибо вам огромное!!!мужчина взрослый но ооооочень красивый

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@RobertJonesWightpaint]

I was wondering throughout your video about that fantastic music, which complemented your work and didn't get in the way of your explanation - it just seemed to fit perfectly. Congratulations to the musician, and - of course - to you.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Robert. I am so lucky with the music of my cousin.

[@franceslazu1784]

You are absolutely right! Thanks for such a great advice!! Love your work!!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Frances

[@07LiRu]

Great as always!! You are very inspiring! Thanks a lot!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@ThaliaSilva-sf8cu]

My first time watching your video sir and this is very therapeutic. I learned a lot about your technique and process. This is very helpful, thank you for inspiring me and reminding me to paint with passion.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Thalia

[@jcmdupond6510]

vous êtes génial : mon problème vient du dessin des proportions ! j'ai à travailler dessus : merci pour tout !

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@debbiecombs130]

I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Debbie.

[@florian_basque_]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

[@lustenhouwer]

It is my pleasure

[@dennispfeil]

Was weer genieten Ben! Mooie vergelijking met het pianospel!

[@lustenhouwer]

Dank je Dennis

[@pepeyelli3103]

Muchas gracias por compartir tu arte, Maestro. Una guía realmente completa y rica. Admiro tu talento. Y muchas gracias por los subtítulos al español!

[@lustenhouwer]

De nada José. Un placer

[@derankweert]

Het is weer een uitgebreide video. Mooi dat je alle details goed in beeld brengt. Ik ben steeds weer onder de indruk van je kwaliteiten die je op dit kanaal laat zien. Leuk dat inkijkje met de gitaar en wat daar op volgt, je palet geheel in beeld brengt met de kleuren die je gebruikt. Blijf steeds leren en het gaat steeds beter. Nooit stoppen.

[@lustenhouwer]

Dank je Eve. Ik blijf ook steeds leren.

[@aleksandrkorolov4480]

Thans a lot!!!! Very good! Bravo, maestro!

[@lustenhouwer]

Gracias