Portrait Painting Techniques - Toning, Gridding and Skin Tones

[@e.r.cordoba2931]

When I see how you paint, I feel like a beginner. I am sixty-seven years old and thirty-six years painting, and I am not ashamed to learn from a young master like you. How lucky to have met you. Thanks for your teachings.

[@samiadjitli439]

Respect

[@mina1778]

this is such a sweet, wholesome compliment.

[@kieranduffy4307]

Come on! r/wholesome!!!

[@joelglaud]

So you started painting at 31..I'm 29 and am now starting

[@jyotisharma-hy2xk]

@@joelglaud i m 26 m also starting now..

[@gvk8776]

I know this is an older video,but I had a tip to share. When using those cheaper brushes from the hardware store the trick I learned is to wrap a bit of painters tape (sticky side up) and tap the brush on it on all sides a few times before you use it. That’ll pull most if not all the loose bristles out for you. Hope this helps and thank you for all the help these videos give.

[@sophian5437]

thank you for sharing!

[@Artstudiovaneijk]

Thank u ❤ I just got rid of cheap spalter brushes , because the loose hair I could take off with a pincet from the linen 😵‍💫

[@lisalynch629]

Thanks

[@artsalivestudio]

Andrew, I know I have said this before but your talent is amazing. And your willingness to share it with us is very humbling. Thank you.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Cheers George! Thanks so much mate, always a pleasure. :)

[@igorz3551]

Andrew Tischler can i have a dollar

[@TuanPhan-wm5tt]

George Dalton hello

[@BHFWaterloo]

Don’t believe for a minute that he is not profiting off of this. Yes he loves painting and sharing with others but with KZbin and sponsors it becomes very profitable.

[@TuanPhan-wm5tt]

George Dalton hello

[@nickhrovatt4573]

holy... this tutorial is probably the best there is on painting portraits.

[@coldboyhooligan9033]

Yes finally a fully instructional video that’s not boring

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Hey Thanks very much!

[@BlackwaterDSM]

Seriously! Sucked me in more than Bob Ross! Amazing painter and such a kind and humble guy.

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

@@AndrewTischlerArt talk about a back-handed compliment😂...oh oh, I see! He means everyone *else's* portrait tutorial is boring so now finally one that's not. 😂I was gonna say!

[@mankirankamaal174]

After watching this video could you do a painting like Andrew

[@nicoledice6288]

C O L D B O Y HOOLIGAN right? I feel like it’s nice to get a fresh take

[@parkinho635]

Algorithm guided me to your video. I enjoyed watching the video. . Thank you for allowing me to meet artists from all over the world on KZbin. . Stay healthy.

[@patriciacrowther3771]

Born teacher, born artist..... what a wonderful talent you have. Bravo young man. I will be trying the grid as you showed it. Many thanks.

[@KelliFolsomOilPaintings]

Very true!

[@racheltania4498]

Mixing the tone color with the thinner instead of clumsily glopping it on way too darkly and usually messily? Mind. Blown. You're so amazing.

[@MajICReiki]

I noticed no linseed oil used..right? I think the thinner helps it dry faster for the under paintings.

[@debbiejohnson2789]

I can tell just a few minutes into this that you are a great teacher! You explain and demonstrate things so well while speaking clearly and maintaining good eye contact. I like the skulls you keep your solvents and things in. You are very self protecting by wearing gloves as common sense would dictate. It also looks like you keep your supplies in good order, I know a university professor who got cancer by painting large structural pieces and canvases over a fairly long time by not practicing ways to protect himself. It’s so important. Thank you for this video. Your work is exquisite, and we are lucky to be able to meet you and see your great work. Thank you very much!!!

[@XOXO-mb2vh]

She looks alive, and I can see her emotion, even though it is just paint on a canvas. You are a true artist. Amazing.

[@wafaaalwafi9098]

You are a distinguished and creative artist and have a great spirit by offering you what you have learned over the years and cost you a lot of effort and money, put it free for everyone to benefit from, thank you on behalf of everyone watching your videos.

[@dianakidd8267]

My late mother was a fabulous portrait artist & restoration artist~ she would have agreed with me that your tutorial (I just discovered & watched you for the first time today)is absolutely stellar. Your skill as an teacher is only surpassed by your skill as an artist ~ phenomenal!

[@Shigatoxic]

Andrew, you're an extraordinarily talented artist and an absolutely amazing teacher. I bought your Winter Landscape tutorial and I have watched it about 3 times in its entirety. That is a master study in mark making. Your portrait tutorial is no doubt as informative. I appreciate how you describe what you're doing so articulately. There is no waste in your explanation; rather, it's tight, efficient and effective. Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@theresasandoval1182]

Ok, You are Fantastic in your portrait of the dark haired beauty! Such detail... the eyes with the tears , and including the freckles , and little skin imperfections of the model, the depth of colors all through the painting, highlights of the hair, pure realistic genius ! I enjoyed your two portrait tutorials. I find myself anxiously looking forward to watching for what you show next. Have to add the portrait set to my library. Keep em comin’ , Theresa

[@obscurity3027]

Andrew, you are by FAR one of the best channels on KZbin.

[@Sicilia928]

Thank you so much for this channel, Andrew. I am soon to be 67 and I have been drawing portraits since I was six. I have never had a lesson. That is something I have bragged about at times and also secretly wondered if my parents and I made a giant mistake. You addressed that very issue in one of your videos and I can not thank you enough for settling that question for me once and for all. I am slow to give praise but your work is stunning. You have joined my short list of favorite artists and you give me something to strive for in my old age. As an American now living in Florence, Italy, what better place and time to find a teacher and get back to my own art. Grazie mille maestro!

[@elsas8037]

I’m 27 just now decided to try to learn painting. I can’t afford art school. I have so much respect for an artist that isn’t able to go to art school but is able to create beautiful pieces. Im also very thankful for this master giving us his tips and knowledge for free. He is very Helpful for people like me who want to learn but for circumstances of life can’t afford to go to school for it.

[@Sahana2012-s]

It is just beautiful to see your brush strokes creating the tones.It is utterly beautiful.

[@JackSmith-ud9bg]

By the way. I have a lot of time being shut in because of the virus going around. Your videos help me to not get depressed. I try to learn as much as I can from an artist like yourself. I am 84 and still learning. Have a great day and God bless.

[@jodiebrook9579]

Your understanding and description and knowledge of color is so fascinating to me. I love how artists see differently and all details. Really incredible.

[@pchabanowich]

There's a voluminous plethora of instruction packed into these grand minutes you've shared, for which I am most grateful.💐

[@freyablackcrescent7481]

I think it's just so sweet how he is excited about painting, and making those videos. I want to start learning realistic stuff, and I think I'm just going to binge all his videos.

[@napeekapunpimtongnara9111]

The pictures you write are really full of life.

[@slewp]

some of the best painting videos on the internet thank you!

[@williambug8117]

I'm 77yrs.old . I've been painting in oils & One Shot enamels since,1958 We had no gloves & I even rub the paint in with my hands.I do enjoy your videos.Great work.👍

[@edlal4716]

Перчатки , это лишнее ! Кожа не дышит , размножаются разные микробы , бактерии под ними . Были гениальные художники , все работали без резиновых перчаток и не перемазывались краской . Надо просто работать аккуратнее !

[@soulsunshine108]

It's one of the most beautiful paintings I have ever seen.

[@melisarockhillesq]

Thank you! So many teachers house the ball, but you are an awesome teacher. I'm so glad I found you!

[@debbiefuller2602]

I am brand new to painting. Love your tutorial! Lack of music in the background is WONDERFUL! I look forward to studying under you!

[@efrilyely5858]

Dang! Ibe been searching an artist that could teach me from ground zero. And here u r! Im a fan! As an artist myself, ur the best teacher! Please do more videos

[@atticus_ink9487]

Your traditional painting techniques have helped me enormously with my digital painting. Thank you so much for these wonderful tutorials!

[@KelliFolsomOilPaintings]

That's awesome! I never thought about that before.

[@Qhatamijero]

Andrew Tischler is now my online art teacher this quarantine..

[@BarrocoTarot]

I'm 34 but when I was 18 I did choose Art History and not Beaux Arts at the University and I kind I regret it and I don't know if is too late now to recover the lost hope or if my work will be good enough. What you do is a beautiful magic! God how you mix the colours is amazing. Is a pleasure to watch you. Thank you!

[@everydayhero3610]

Dude you got at least another 50 years of life ahead of you, of course, you should go for it. If you don't do it now, then in 10 years you will regret it just like you do today, saying that you were young when you were 34.

[@deblloyd74]

My mom had to wait until retirement. She was really good at watercolour after a few lessons. If she'd started at 34 I can only imagine how her life would have panned out. Never too late xx

[@BarrocoTarot]

@@deblloyd74 Maybe I need some guidance or a master to learn from, I'm 35 now lol Time flies! Your words are really kind. Thanks a lot.

[@damienkearns3654]

I hope you're still painting. Check out books by Todd M Casey and Juliette Aristides. Helpful to artists of all levels. It's a lifetime project, hopefully the most enjoyable one.

[@abderrahimbenmoussa4359]

So just got 30 and decided to try it out : really cool and it not hard at all, it is basically using your eyes, your hands, and your time.

[@stevencowdell5201]

As always a true professional that inspires me me more than any other artist. Never tire of your tutorials.

[@angelakarter6269]

Andrew, you are truly AMAZING!!!! Thank you always for your enthusiastic approach and passionate attitude towards life, learning and painting. Gridding, drawing freehand, eating salsa, I will take whatever path gets me to Master Tisch-like art.....finding my way thru your leadership.....many many thanks!!!!

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Thanks so much Angela! I really appreciate that! :)

[@musikirongartist8475]

Big salute to those artist who are so dedicated at sharing their ideas for free ..

[@crazyblanket]

Andrew, I can't wait to get my personal 'art space' completed (I'm building a small art studio for myself) so I can turn these amazing tips of yours into reality when I start portrait painting again (after a 20 year lay off) Your videos and dialogue are captivating me in the meantime...what a phenomenal talent you are - thanks!

[@jcepri]

That painting is way beyond amazing. I took up drawing about 3 years ago on a whim. I find it to be incredibly relaxing.

[@sagetscippio8878]

Just finishing watching this on my TV, using my phone to drop a comment. First off, You're GREAT! AND...Thank you! I was just browsing KZbin and your channel randomly came across, I Havent been able to paint or draw, type, etc... in over 5 years, After losing nerve damage from 2x brain surgeries back in 2015. This is the 3rd video I've seen this evening of you, and you just really gave me inspiration to atleast attempt to get back into art, I havent had much of a purpose since going out on disability from the I.T. field.. as I can no longer fully use either of my hands and my epilepsy.... long story short, I LOVE your skills man! Thanks for the inspiration, my friend! I think I just may be able to atleast TRY to use my hands for something good again, and art has always challenged my fine motor skills. I'm no professional but I used to do some sketching, cartoons, and shading, I had just gotten into oil based paintings on canvas a year before my brain surgeries. This just brought me back! Again, thanks for the inspiration and I'll be a constant observer. I've always wanted to be really good with paint, you make it look so easy!!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🧘🏿‍♂️🙏🏾✌🏿👍🏿👍🏿 #BeautifulPicture #GreatArtist #MadSkills #Blessings #KeepUpTheGoodWork

[@marypartridge5154]

Such a good teacher, clear confident and easy to understand and camera work is well done. Excellent teacher thanx.

[@aaliyahsmith5913]

I just finished my first portrait painting and I really wish I could’ve saw this months ago, would have helped me so much, my instructor was trash. Wonderful techniques, you are a beauty for this. I will forever use these techniques from now on!

[@fumyeah5867]

I have never seen paintings as realistic as yours. Someday these will be worth millions

[@xXKDizzleXxTheShizzl]

I've been watching a lot of youtube painters lately and i have to say your videos are the best! So informative and engaging. Not to mention, your skills are insane!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!!

[@pamelasfauxpaintingatl228]

Thank you so much for your generosity of knowledge. I'm a full time artist but not a portrait artist. Your videos have helped me finish off a commission that was totally different than my usual style that required some skin tones! Thanks again!

[@cherigreen4471]

OMG the canvas comes alive with just the brown tones! I love how you off lay the background to create highlights! Also I never thought about laying colors in the same order every time on the palette. So many fine tips. I love Waterhouse and all the Pre-Raphaelites. Your work is stunningly beautiful!

[@mccondrey-sketchcut365]

I am a 32 year old barber this encourage me to do oil painting. I think I can do it. Thank you for this tutorial.. You are one of the best.

[@meady50]

how’s your painting journey come along

[@jeanwillis7774]

I admire you greatly,you’re a master and I knew that your photograph was based on Waterhouse’s portrait,I truly love Waterhouse and the pre-Raphaelites in general...you are a brilliant teacher and I thank you so much for this fabulous class.

[@savingsusanna]

I get so mesmerised by your videos Andrew. I think the most important accolade to express in this short comment though is that you so thoroughly enable people. You do it so seemingly selflessly and enticingly. I am grateful to you and hold you in great esteem. Good on you!

[@aliciab6193]

Your explanation of how to do the underpainting and using the grid was so easy to understand. Also your explanation of toning makes me want to try it more often. I'm a big fan of Waterhouse, thank you for paying homage to him!

[@Rojo731]

It is difficult to comprehend that this isn't a photo. Just gorgeous!!@

[@jf9335]

You and Micheal James Smith are my new heroes.

[@soumipaul9595]

I was jaw dropped with your final outcome. you are amazing.

[@chloeadventures5175]

I truly appreciated how easy you made blocking out the color tones of the face in this instructional video. I am attempting my first portrait now and can see how I really need to bring my shadows back into the face. Thank you.

[@shirleymclean8911]

Thank you so much Andrew. My unvarnished paintings were left in an area where sanding a floor was done and I had no idea how to clean them before varnishing. I remembered watching you do this some time ago. Thank you again.

[@shadowartist8892]

Amazing! Thank you. I can't believe this quality of teaching and talent is free on youtube. Its a gift! I love Waterhouse too. :)

[@sagetscippio8878]

Same thing I was thinking when I stumbled onto this wonderful artists channel!!👍🏿✌🏿💯

[@jendavis9185]

Ok .. lol. Call me slow. This is the first video I've watched of yours, and within the first minute I have learned something! I've been painting for years (probably 10)... I've seen ppl tone their canvases, but never knew why! Always thought that was a waste of paint or time... But I get it now!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@keniacorniel-dipiglia2620]

You need to be recognized as a genius, your painting was amazing even before you you added color in fact I think you are a John William Waterhouse of this era. Amazing

[@asluygun2012]

Thanks to you, I get a lot of information. You are like a teacher at university.I am grateful to you for sharing your experiences ..

[@thefelicits]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Clear tutorial with lots of helpful advice. I am just getting started learning to paint portraits and I learnt so many interesting tips from this, and it's great being able to watch the whole process as it comes together. Thank you!

[@theresasandoval1182]

I am watching portraits for beginners. Thank you

[@nicoledice6288]

Love the gridding method! It’s a great way to capture allot of detail with accuracy! I always teach this to my students

[@cecilycrewe6702]

Love love love your videos . I don’t think I will ever get close to your artistry but I learn so much from you . Thank you for keeping art and the artistry alive . You are a true master. Very few of you .Many are artists . You are a master

[@BlackwaterDSM]

This is like watching an incredible documentary! Sucked me in more than Bob Ross! Lol. Amazing painter and such a kind and humble guy. Thanks for putting out these free tutorials for us mere mortal painters. 👍

[@TheFireBlazen]

Instant artist crush!!!! Im getting back into oil painting after a few years of digital painting and its all backwards and upside down in my head!! this video is so helpful!!! thank you! im about to binge watch many more!... with chips and salsa of course... yes!! protect the salsa jars at all cost!

[@c.shakeshaft2582]

I am in awe! Thank you so much for a terrific tutorial. Your explanation of toning your canvas (linen) taught me a lot.

[@Molly-hk5xc]

Where have you been all these years....you are simply the best🙏❤

[@natlisan]

Another great and informative video Andrew. I like the fact that you used the grid even though you advise against it or using it as a crutch. I must admit that I just started using a grid for portraits myself! Even though I've been drawing/painting for over twenty years at this point I use it more as a time saving tool than a crutch. I like that I can get a great likeness in a quarter of the time. What I keep in mind when griding is that I only use it in the section that I need a likeness I do not tie myself to "copying"the image to a tee because as you mentioned, if there's a flaw in the reference image and you're too tied down to the grid you're just going to transfer the flaws.

[@emeraldfox76]

I've always had trouble understanding color theory the way it was taught in schools, but the way you talk about tones? I was able to see it right along with you! It's starting to make so much more sense now! Thanks!!

[@Suid-Afrika67]

Thank you, gosh I can see and understand exactly what you are saying and I'm a beginner portrait painter. I like the flair of how you do things and how you describe it to us. Thank you, I really enjoy your videos and classes.

[@Dons513]

I am so thankful that I bumped into this channel, God bless you for your teachings.

[@keniacorniel-dipiglia2620]

You have been the best painting tutorial I had ever come across on KZbin thank you so much.

[@JackSmith-ud9bg]

I keep watching this video over and over. I absolutely love the instructions on your technic. Thank you

[@Detalle]

Freehand is also my to-go method. I guess when you are making big paintings, to be accurate in the measurements you have to measure it. Love the video

[@nadinemayette6648]

Magnifique technique, qui surprend de minute en minute, vous avez un talent extraordinaire, vous donnez la vie à vos oeuvres, j'apprends des techniques à chaque vidéo, merci beaucoup Nadine de France.

[@allenrodgers1577]

"Eat more salsa, it'll help you with your painting" that's heavy, Doc.

[@TiffanysFineArt]

That comment made me laugh. I love how he can be serious but throw in a funny line every now and then. :D I want to be just like him one day! :D

[@hnbg6538]

If you avoid processed sauce and prepare your own with natural ingredients, you will have to buy new empty bottles.

[@shestarzbrightly3512]

Spicy fresh salsa might stimulate the creative vibe 😆

[@sagetscippio8878]

Interesting!

[@adolfodelgado9361]

Allen Rodgers and dance more salsa it keeps those musculos in shape lo lo

[@grouchygeek4176]

Ive been drawing all my life(im 27) and ive painted a little bit but ive never been really into it. You've inspired me to practice it more ^_^ youre an amazing artist!

[@lisengel2498]

I really enjoyed watching the way each brushstroke somehow was a caressing and a sculpting making the face appear like by magic. Beautifull image and I truly liked the colors in the process - for me more beautifull than the reference photo - and what a brush and admiraler brushwork

[@SK-pf5ik]

Thank you Andrew. Your generosity is obvious. Your talent is amazing. Thank you for helping all of us. Bless you!!!

[@annieblooms]

Brilliant! I've learned so much in this short version of your oil portrait painting.

[@sagetscippio8878]

Same thing I said !!👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿✌🏿🙏🏾

[@undertherainbow777]

You should do more paintings like this that has a message, that says something. Beautiful.

[@shelley2he844]

I’ve never seen this channel before and 15 mins in and I’m hooked! Thank you so much for this amazing upload, can’t wait to watch all your other videos! I’m a newbie and this info is invaluable to me ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@taylormatthews7488]

Hi! Traditional converting digital artist here! This was a very informational highly educational video! Thank you so much for creating this amazing video! This helped a lot so much! I can take and use these tips you’ve shared with us in my digital paintings. Ive been drawing and painting ever since I was a little girl, it feels great just to go back to basics. Thanks again! Have a great day!

[@boreale2077]

Your explanations are the best I’ve ever seen on KZbin, thank you so much (ps : Waterhouse is my favorite painter too ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️) Thank you for existing !

[@daniellukensow4095]

Great video. Portrait painting for me is painful. I can freehand most anything but it does take a while. That's the easy part for me. The colors, hues and all else came clear with this video. However, the selection process of colors is a challenge. The monochromatic approach is a great step in the process. Looking forward to seeing more of your excellent presentations.

[@shannonhansen1641]

Thank you I finally have found someone who explains well and simple I’ve been doing art since I was little and I’m getting into painting once again and I think oils r going to be my medium I’m looking forward to more of your videos

[@MichaelSmith-re2pg]

What a legend - great to see someone who is truly talented yet humble and unpretentious - watched a few of these now - superb artist ✌️💪

[@vflytrap7158]

I've never seen an artist studio so clean. How do you do this? Especially with those very large oil canvases

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

I clean up as I go. I need to work in an immaculate space. I can't think with clutter!

[@WendyRodger1]

That painting of the lady smelling the flowers is beautiful, your use of light and your skin tones are really gorgeous. I'm sixty and been painting since school, mostly in oils and I'm wanting to try acrylic so I found your page - and really happy that I did. You are a brilliant artist! Thank you for sharing your tips and your talent.

[@yovow7839]

how do you manage to get your paints flowing so well and covering such a large area without mixing huge amounts?

[@hussabd_6517]

Liquin or some other medium. hope this helps!

[@anita-qq9iw]

I'm blown away, that picture is amazing. What an amazing God given talent. Thanks

[@peteawest]

Andrew, I love your videos! I greatly appreciate the quality tutorials you put out. Curious on the turp/liquin/burnt umber mixture you use for blocking-in at the 5:29 mark-- Can this mixture be sealed in the glass jar with the lid and saved for blocking-in multiple canvases over months' worth of time? Or is the mixture best used within a few days and then discarded? Look forward to hearing back. Thank you!

[@Apollo_Blaze]

I had been struggling for days to get a likeness of the friend I am putting in my latest painting, then I used the grid method...and within 30 minutes I had his likeness...it was amazing...Thank you for talking about it in this video.

[@RaymondCorradoKnutsen]

"Eat more salsa, It will help you with your painting". This advice, I can't express enough how much I love this advice. In all seriousness though; what do you think of toning with acrylic in stead of oil and turps? Just to reduce fumage and such?

[@juli82E]

You would have to use acrylic primed or "universal primed" linen to do so..The same rule for painting all else applies, you can paint oil on acrylic but not acrylic on oil. Acrylic doesn't breath while oil needs to be able to.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Hey Raymond - this linen is "universal primed" acrylic base so you could go over with acrylic first no worries. I would avoid any thickness to the film though and rub it back thoroughly. I would still be concerned with disadhesion if you had any thickness to the layer, so go thin!

[@RaymondCorradoKnutsen]

Andrew and Juli - thank you both 🙏🏻 Excited to buy and dig in to your portrait painting tutorial later this week, Andrew!

[@MrKevonski]

You're a masterful painter Andrew.

[@colleenbrownart]

Another wonderful video lesson preview. I will be buying this to go along with some of your others. Thanks for sharing!!

[@andread9807]

I’m 17 and I’ve been painting for 3-2 years now and I’m still learning! Thank for this video, I will definitely subscribe.

[@rajarshichatterjee2119]

A big 'thank you' for the video...and hats off once again!

[@judymills873]

Wow! Even the tonal painting is fabulous!

[@vminator]

It's amazing to see how you're channel has grown. I've been watching since the start and constantly rewatching for reference. Thank you for all this. It's invaluable.

[@artbonita]

Love those skull jars! Just starting to use oils after years of acrylics. This is brilliant, Andrew. Thank you

[@artistglyn]

I'd kill for a studio like yours. I work in small cramped conditions, but still managed to make a wall easel like yours ! As for gridding up, I used to teach it all the time. What I do now for my own work is use a projection system to get the outline. It's quicker and more accurate, and , no, I don't feel I'm cheating. I've still got to paint it ! Great video again Andrew.

[@MrPipistrella]

Hi! What projector do you use ? I have only found very expensive ones and I think it would be really helpful. Thank you 😊

[@sagetscippio8878]

Interesting! Never even knew there was such a thing! That's awesome! I may have to try that!👏🏿👍🏿✌🏿🙏🏾

[@heylex2289]

I’ve been drawing my whole life but have just recently gotten into painting, and I feel like I just learned 6 months of work. Thank you so much for this! It makes me want to go paint for the next week and never stop