Portrait painting: How to paint blonde hair. A thorough approach by Ben lustenhouwer-

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Last week I showed you the underpainting of this portrait: • How and why to make a ...
Now the full process.
Here are the chapters. Click on a time code and it will take you direct to the chapter of your choice.
1. The palette 00:12
2. The dark accents 06:10
3. Basic color for the flower 07:29
4. Start with the hair 07:56
5. Paint over the edge 11:22
6. Light parts in the hair 12:38
7. Even more light in the hair 14:39
8. Cool highlights in the hair 18:46
9. Shadows in the face 20:18
10. Trick with blue eyes 24:08
11. The light parts 27:36
12. Connection with the background 43:50
13. The sofa 55:16
14. The dress 57:16
15. Some time-laps 01:01:36
16. White ribbons 01:01:52
17. The hands 01:04:15
18. Finishing the flower 01:07:23
19. Final corrections 01:08:00
20. Highlights in the eyes 01:08:36
21. The day after 01:10:14
It is my intention to publish more of everything I know about portrait painting .
And I want this information to be free for everyone. Some compensation for my efforts comes from the publicity which you see appearing occasionally. I hope you don't find it too annoying.
Until now I received the most nice and grateful reactions from all over the world.
And that gives me a lot of satisfaction.
In my blog you will find even more information about portrait painting and a free eBook “One hundred portraits”: www.paintingportraittips.com
My gallery: www.lustenhouwer.com
The website of my cousin Will Sophie who wrote and performed the most fantastic compositions for me: willsophiemusic.com

[@IFRSKIES]

Fantastic and your English is plenty good enough for everyone to follow your great advice. Beautiful grand-daughter.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@Hans-qr9px]

best painting channel on youtube!

[@margaritaresta6390]

How well Ben organizes palette no one of other web tutorial are so good 🌹

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Margarita

[@sandrac1784]

Mr. Lustenhouwer - I want to let you know that I am very appreciative of the massive amount of time and effort that you and others take to post instruction on youtube to help teach oil painting skills. Your practical guidance and comments are excellent. Sincerest thanks!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Sandra. Most welcome.

[@artinfinitybyrhonapedro]

Ben, I have always been your student. I bought two portrait tutorials from you of a boy and a girls probably 7 years ago, and I love your teaching and your techniques. I want to thank you for your skill, talents, and gifts, which you are not afraid to share to the world. I have been your avid follower; and this is my first time to drop a comment here. So you may see my work here also on KZbin. I am not as skillful as you yet but I am learning. Hoping to get most of your great techniques! Your works are inspirational to me. Regards, Rhona - originally from Philippines, but I live in Bermuda.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Rhona for your kind comment. Nice to hear.

[@gloriawenrick6721]

Sir, I love the way you have to explained everyone how to mix the colors for different version of picmentation of the skin and hair for the portraits. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Gloria

[@chowdhuryarjun221]

U R really a good artist and a great teacher.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@ashleylintag9730]

Sir you're so amazing....hope you and your family is safe😊

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Ashley

[@SG-rc7tn]

Each and every tutorial you make turns out to be an absolute gem, just like your paintings. I watch your tutorials again and again, and every time I learn something new. Thank you master 🙏

[@lustenhouwer]

I am glad you like my efforts. Thank you

[@shashihemant502]

Wow....Lovely. Thank you so much for sharing your tips. Pretty inspired ☺️

[@lustenhouwer]

I am glad to hear.

[@juliepoulos83]

This is my favorite demonstration so far. Please do more like this, in depth and show me everything!

[@lustenhouwer]

After summer I continue with more videos.

[@jeffhreid]

Excellent video. Helpful information, especially about managing the value range.

[@lustenhouwer]

my pleasure

[@lucasariel3133]

Your work , instead of many painters we have today, doesn't show only understanding of theory, but also the sensibility you have for art and how you translate human feelings gracefully on the canvas, which in my opinion is the only thing that really matters to an artist. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you for your kind words Lucas.

[@alieno5280]

Hi, you are an exceptional person and your videos are wonderful, great lessons, thank you ... Massimo from Naples

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you so much for letting me know

[@claremumby9639]

Thank you for this wonderful demonstration. Your explanations are always clear and I feel I learn more every time I watch you paint. You are hugely encouraging.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Clare

[@boatpeachbed]

You are fantastic! I am delighted that I found you. You’re an excellent teacher.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Rachel!

[@borealiswan2363]

This has been an awesome demo, beautifully executed and so well filmed and edited, I know it takes a lot work behind the camera as well as in front. I like how you tiled the face, changing value, temperature and hues at the edges of the planes, then tying all of it together with softer, subtle transitions. Thank you for sharing your work and enlightening commentaries.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you very much for your nice comment. Yes it is a challenge to film and edit and do it well.

[@LouPerz]

I can just spend hours watching your classes multiple times and every time I learn something new... Thank you Sir for sharing your knowledge and experience with us..

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Lou

[@carlottamelfi]

Thank you sir for teaching me and so many others how to paint, and for free! All of your paintings come out so beautifully and they inspire me to want to improve.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Carlotta.

[@ednaperkinson8529]

I learn so much from each of your tutorials and look forward to them. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@bettywildflower106]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial! I would love to see more of this step by step tutorials, they are very helpful 🌸

[@lustenhouwer]

I keep workin on it.

[@seong3375]

"do not repeat, but translate" it makes me feel something important. thank you father.

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@tcchris2]

Great tutorial, and beautiful portrait, I guess you put a lot of love in this one, since it's your granddaughter

[@lustenhouwer]

Indeed.

[@lovelycorinne]

Love it❤️ really enjoying your teaching style.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you so much

[@kazthibodeau]

Thank you so much for taking the time to create videos, I know how much work is involved to produce a quality video. I have learned so much from your instruction and look forward to future videos. Your style of painting and color pallet has been my strongest influence. Thank you again.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you . Nice to hear

[@dougs4308]

Ben, I really admire you for the instruction you are providing. I study at a fine Atelier program and I find your guidance to be so very practical and helpful. I also appreciate your kindness and humility.

[@lustenhouwer]

Wow, thank you Doug

[@howlingwaters2741]

I love this video. Yes, the internet is full of Evil. Who would've ever thought you'd have to hide? These predators have a permanent millstone to wear around their necks forever. Let us paint in Peace. You are most generous.👩🏼‍🎨

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you ,my pleasure

[@jankalter4788]

Ik heb met veel plezier en bewondering naar deze video gekeken. Bedankt voor je heldere en inspirerende filmpjes en het vele werk dat je er ongetwijfeld in steekt.

[@lustenhouwer]

Dank je Jan. Graag gedaan.

[@astridstoit7502]

Dank Ben, wat fijn deze tutorials. Ik leer er zoveel van.

[@lustenhouwer]

Geen dank Astrid

[@dipalinadkarni9195]

So lively potrait, the expressions on her face omg ,ur explanations about colours so brilliant, no one explains so minute details ,thanks sir

[@lustenhouwer]

it is my pleasure

[@LAVINART]

I really love your colours and light! Amazing! You have inspired me to get the paint out! Thank you Ben Lustenhouwer!

[@lustenhouwer]

I am glad it helped you. Thank you.

[@anacorreia6701]

Thank you so much for your videos. They are awesome and I love the way you show your palette colours and explain your painting process.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you so much Ana.

[@bany32]

you explain very good and very helpful to understand hope you make always full time tutorials , thank you so much

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you. I do what I can

[@lcarolc03]

I do not generally watch tutorials but I cannot get enough of your lessons. I am trying to covert your instructions with oil paint into oil pastels. You are an amazing artist and I greatly appreciate you taking time to teach. You take confusing , difficult subjects for someone with no art training and simplify the process. Many artists make it so complicated that I become extremely confused and rarely learn anything. Thank you so very much. And PLEASE make a tutorial about hands when you have time. I am a huge fan.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Carol. I will.

[@lisengel2498]

What a beautifull painting with a wonderfull colorvibration

[@Kriby-is-a-man]

Een echte meester, altijd dankbaar voor je videos man.

[@lustenhouwer]

Dank je wel

[@maudeellina5310]

You are such a patient teacher! Can't believe this content is free, thank you very much! I have learned so much with you explaining every steps.👏👏

[@lustenhouwer]

So nice of you. Thank you.

[@cherylbutler446]

You have such a soft, teachable voice. Thank you for sharing your life-long skills. Love your work and I look forward to each of your lessons. 🥰

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Cheryl

[@DESBERRY]

Thank you Ben. another video packed full of quality instruction. I appreciate your cool, calm delivery in a language that isn't your mother tongue. Impressive!

[@lustenhouwer]

thank you.

[@346UNCLEBOB]

WOW! Just, wow!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thanks

[@danfe9064]

Perfect! I have learnt so much from you and this video, thank you so much! Watching you paint makes me want to go paint straight away!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Danielle.

[@marystewarthay6262]

Thank you so much! I hope to apply what you have said on my next portrait.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@KNOLLporlon04]

Thank you so much sir Ben for sharing! It is awesome✨

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@amauri803]

Thank you very much for this Demo, it really help me a lot

[@lustenhouwer]

Glad to hear that!

[@maca1947]

Thanks Ben, another great video. Love your work.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you so much

[@Bubleone1]

Wat een genot!! zo rustgevend om naar je te luisteren en te kijken, en het stap voor stap uitleg zo leerzaam, ik ga zelf weer een proberen van een kleindochter van vrienden van mij. Jullie kleindochter is een schatje om te zien overigens! Dank je wel weer voor deze voortreffelijke leer video. Fijn weekend Ben x

[@lustenhouwer]

Dank je Karen. prettig weekend

[@tappymurray9213]

This is a fantastic teaching tool. I will be following often thanks for your work

[@lustenhouwer]

Great to hear!

[@maca1947]

Thanks for your great videos. The explanations are clear and easy to understand and are a wealth of knowledge for people like me trying to learn and understand values and colours and their uses. Again many thanks.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you for letting me know. I am glad you like it,

[@johnlaham9352]

Thank you Ben, another great demonstration. Wonderful 👍

[@lustenhouwer]

my pleasure

[@claireseyeviewonredbubble]

You are an excellent teacher and artist, this demonstation was very well presented

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Claire

[@michelmartin2219]

merci monsieur pour la qualité de vos tutos et votre patience et votre calme dans votre enseignement.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you. It is my pleasure.

[@amarynth100]

so beautiful videotutorial . i must say i fall asleep twice because in your voice i can sense the calmness of a man who find himself in art. im so glad to find such a beautiful chanel ,cause i was unsure (afrade) to paint portraits . thank you so much

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@niladribhattacharjee3489]

I have never seen any artist who can serve a painting with that much simplicity...... And also I think that it's a dream for everyone to control the colors as u do......thank you

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@J-lf6sf]

How generous of you to share your knowledge like this. Thank you so much, it was very instructive.

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@ingridcarmak4268]

Thank you so much for this video Ben..I learned a lot from it I started working on a large painting yesterday and the information about the coloring will help me a lot..😃👍🏻Greetings from Croatia..!😎👋

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Ingrid

[@MariePinschmidt]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the demo.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Marie.

[@asavchuk]

Bravo and thank you for such an interesting lesson.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@marinacairns497]

Absolutely loved to watch fabulous

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Marina.

[@en3356]

Thank you very much Ben. Your tutorials are very generous and helpful. !

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@1slidedog]

You are such an amazing artist and it is wonderful that you share your knowledge for free. Thank you so kindly for your generosity. It is helping me trmendously in my quest to learn Portraiture!!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you very much

[@donnettedaly6799]

Love your instruction as you go, you are reinforcing for me im on the right track just from my own feel. You have solved shadows for me ..

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Donette

[@donnettedaly6799]

Im painting my first attempt at a portrait and she is wearing a sharp white hat with black trim. So ive struggled a bit to get it looking good on canvas .just black n white was boring and im attempting to create rough edges .Yellow ochre with a huge dob of white on top and your mix of grey with violet is going to add what im looking for ..as you say just go for it .. Again thankyou from New Zealand .

[@claireryan8074]

Very grateful to have found your videos. Thank you.

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@tracydowling3908]

Amazing videos! I just came across your channel recently as I was looking for more detailed information on portrait painting. I love your paintings, but also your style of explaining your thought process while you work. You have so much knowledge and experience, I am learning so much from watching you!! Thank you!!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Tracy

[@lisengel2498]

Lovely palet - very inspiring

[@lustenhouwer]

I am glad you liked it.

[@artistsatnamsingh7336]

Beautiful

[@lustenhouwer]

thanks

[@klubzhenskiyekrylya]

It's so amazing. Thank you very much for this video. It's very helpful for me

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@kathleenmcneil3032]

😊 just gorgeous x

[@lustenhouwer]

Thanks

[@judysmith1964]

Thank you for this impressive tutorial.very helpful.

[@lustenhouwer]

My pleasure.

[@mdoty36]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Martha.

[@joshadikal1617]

Beautiful, the comments and explanation during the painting are amazing. Thaks Master.

[@lustenhouwer]

It is my pleasure Josh.

[@judysmith1964]

Thank you for this fine tutorial.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Judy

[@seart21bv]

Bedankt , ik heb veel bijgeleerd, fijn dat je dit doet !

[@lustenhouwer]

Dank je Mark

[@franciscocastro7916]

Always a pleasure! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Greetings from Madrid.

[@lustenhouwer]

It is my pleasure Francisco.

[@virendermattoo9071]

Excellent demonstrative skills and great artist. thanks & stay safe.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Virender.

[@anshkumar7105]

Amazing

[@lustenhouwer]

tanks

[@user-cv8yw3qq5m]

I love this! Subscribed. I intend to watch this much more to remember all the excellent painting advice. Thank you.

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@jeannekouhestani4853]

Thank you! This is a wonderful and very helpful video!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Jeanne

[@DipankarSarkar-fs3fw]

sir you are god level teacher i am from india thank to teach us or whole art lover

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@fabioleonjaramillocasas1848]

Thank you for your wonderful didactic videos translated into Spanish, it was what I longed for so much greetings from Colombia

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Fabio

[@paulashford4155]

Very nice.

[@JRafael1949]

Enhorabuena, maestro! un excelente retrato.

[@lustenhouwer]

Gracias

[@109joiner]

You inspire me to paint.

[@lustenhouwer]

Nice to hear!

[@sandradodson540]

So much info. Great demo. Thank You!

[@lustenhouwer]

My pleasure

[@Bubleone1]

Hallo Ben, Ik ben deze video meerdere keren aan het bekijken, elke keer dat ik erna ( en luister ) vind it het zo rustgevend en ''informative''.. ik hoop dat je aan het genieten ben van je vakantie tijd en je familie... lieve groet uit NL.

[@lustenhouwer]

Dank je Karen. We hebben een fantastische tijd nu.

[@Bubleone1]

@@lustenhouwer Wat fijn!! deze zijn de momenten in het leven waar je hoopt dat de tijd niet te snel voorbij gaat. Geniet maar heerlijk!!

[@arazharoutun1904]

fantastic sir you are always super , do you use any medium and when? and do you think about glazing technic after block in ? alvast bedankt

[@lustenhouwer]

I only used some turps in the background. I. will not glaze as my approach is alla prima.

[@angelwerf2784]

That is magic and painting

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@belindaquintanilla2395]

Thank you for sharing yogur knowledge , it is a privilegie to watch your videos .

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Belinda.

[@motlba]

Bonita pintura de su nieta, "bonita chulapa". Estaba deseando ver el proceso. Muchas gracias por tan buenos consejos. Un saludo.

[@lustenhouwer]

Muchas gracias Mónica.

[@cmds.learning7426]

really really amazing!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@cbisme6414]

Beautiful, I'm so glad she's a little blondie because my first portrait is of my only grandaughter who is 6 this week and is similar colouring, this will be a big help, thank you 🇦🇺👍

[@lustenhouwer]

Thanks Christine

[@victorianabr]

Congrats on 100k!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are the second en mentioning! Thanks. It is my pleasure

[@bereketgebeyehu9300]

wow It's great work ...

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@ritacavalcanti1229]

Fantastic, O love it

[@lustenhouwer]

Many thanks!

[@marylinsmith4290]

This is gorgeous!...I'm sure your grand daughter will treasure this painting all of her life! .... Thank you for the tutorial - so helpful and yes, I would appreciate it if you could do a video on hands.. TFS Marylin Smith, Australia

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you so much!

[@brennoboccadoro7148]

Bravissimo! I know sine of the thunes you e plain by expérience but to hear them from a painter of greater experience speaking with so much love for beauty and humanity is very useful. Yours portraits remind me those of Joachim Sorolla.Bravissimo.Thank you.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Brenno.

[@ThomasFisherArt]

Great.

[@marypartridge5154]

Thanking you so much.

[@lustenhouwer]

My pleasure

[@engymedhat1364]

You are an amazing artist I learned alot from you 💙

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you. I am glad it was helpful.

[@amaleshtar8502]

Amaizing

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Amal

[@robinwellner9039]

You're amazing!! Thank you!!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are so welcome! Happy New Year Robin.