Quick Tip 137 - Realistic Blending

[@roseeartworksnl7992]

This is so helpful and it only is because of your articulating the differences. I think it helped me understand after blocking a painting to achieve more realistic painting, I lessen the paint strokes left on the canvas? I enjoy an impressionistic style but think I'm more towards realism with a dash of impression? :) Diane, You're truly a knowledgeable teacher. I'll express my luck and gratitude again finding you after a year of jigging in muddy waters without catching much, artistically . Well one value of the past year, learning the difference, who's an excellent art teacher...I know this is an older video so I hope you see this...I set up each day my time for 'art class'. Now, as part of your studio, I'm stretching further forward. Be safe

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Rosee. Enjoy your journey!

[@dsaintyoder9792]

You are a great teacher. You simplify what others just can't articulate. Thank you so much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for that.

[@stellasoprano770]

I really recommend Dianne full lessons...for the beginner and advanced. Having her videos is having a library of info never find anywhere and always refer back to.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for that. Dianne

[@mischabe3]

Use the brush to shape the image rather then using it as a paint applicator. I love it 🌹 I needed to hear that. There’s so much to learn from you, Dianne. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience 🙏

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great. Thanks for watching.

[@una2150]

Thank you for the patience and the time you take to make these great videos, they are very helpful.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@claraedouwesdekker6389]

Can only concur with other remarks - a great teacher, making things so accessible! I am loving my downloaded videos.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

So glad you discovered the downloads, Clara. The Quick Tips are only a taste. It's in the downloads where I'm having the real fun.

[@stellasoprano770]

I think the commentor just might be watching the same artist I have been...and getting so many conflicting info. Thank you Dianne your a blessing.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

See my comment below. Find out which artists know what they are doing and let them be your guide. Ignore the rest.

[@Kimmieziven]

Eventhough she did "overblending" it still looks good thoughhh. Her brush strokes are overall amazing

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

Thank you Dianne your demonstrations are the greatest Tony...west hills, ca. usa

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's a pleasure.

[@mariegamber]

I would love to see some more watercolor tutorials too! Love them all.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Do you have something specific you'd like me to address?

[@mariegamber]

I am told that the beauty of watercolor is the ability to layer and see the transparency. I would love to learn more about that and I know that selecting the correct color and color mixes to layer will be important. I am so new that anything including brush strokes would be helpful. I also seem to find detail painting easier than loose painting but I would love to learn both. Thank you so much for all you do. You are such a wealth of information.

[@heinzerfurt5225]

Once again, a helpful video from a great teacher. Many thanks!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@garimabakshi]

Thank you so much for answering my question so nicely. It helped a lot. 🙏🙂 Thank you again

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I'm delighted to hear it helped.

[@oldepersonne]

"The brush is a shape-maker, not an paint-applicator" Nice

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. This is one of my favorite mantras.

[@martha2620]

These tips are so helpful. Thank you so much.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

A pleasure.

[@bevotto8279]

I loved you blending techniques. I tend to get too heavy with my brush to blend and you showed me how to do it. I would like to see a lily painted as I love flowers. Thank you so much.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You might enjoy Quick Tips 15 and 33.

[@stellasoprano770]

Bev Otto there's a few tip videos on this and the full lessons r wonderful

[@joanistotler8804]

Thanks, Dianne! I'm an over blender and trying very hard to get over it. People usually comment consequently, that my paintings are "soft". Another thing that happens is that I end up with a mid toned painting. I found out at my recent workshop that I'm timid about leaving the darks dark and so before I know it I'm blending in the complement to try to neutralize it. I asked the instructor how I can best improve my work besides more contrast and that was his suggestion - don't keep stroking the same place. So I really appreciate this new video and can't wait to see more because you always have something that ends up being so helpful to me!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Sounds like a lack of confidence, Joani. Why not try the exercises I recommended to D'Saint Yoder: I suggest doing exercises on a small format--5 x 7 or 8 x 10--where you do a completed study limiting yourself to 40 strokes. The definition of a stroke is from the time the brush touches the surface until it leaves the surface. Several of these exercises can teach you how little blending is really necessary. I might add to that to train yourself to move keep moving forward. Put down a stroke and move to the next, and the next.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

P.S. And check out Quick Tip 31, another way to build confidence.

[@joanistotler8804]

Thank you SO much, Dianne - will do!!

[@joanistotler8804]

Thank you, Dianne for taking the time - I'll certainly check it out!!

[@mariegamber]

Thank you so much! Very clear.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@muhlenstedt]

Wonderful explanation and demo, thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@1sacoyle]

I have some videos of an artist who lays colors next to each other with no blending at all. The paintings tend to look like a paint by number.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Different artists have different styles of painting. There was a brief painting movement called Pointalism post Impressionism. Check it out and see it this is what the artist is doing.

[@zigzag2162]

They both look great 😮

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@heloneidaheloneida]

Thank you very much, you are a great.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@conniep.4408]

Thank you for your encouragement! Do you ever paint or demonstrate with Watercolors?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yes, Connie. I love working with watercolor as much as I love oils.

[@romypal5424]

Beautiful :)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@mskitten1203]

Helpful!!!

[@romy14anand]

Very helpful 🙏😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@mosiotv]

Thanks a lot, very helpful as always. I as a beginner create a lot of mud by over blending. However when you speak of the color vibrancy does over blending really affect it while blending a single hue to eliminate brush strokes(or very similar group of hues)? Or it just kills values? ie. If I over blend tints of viridian will it affect the vibrancy? (except pulling more white into darker hues thus making them muted)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Don't get paranoid about blending. Just use it as a tool with awareness of less is more. Scientifically, the continuous blending homogenizes the particles in the paint, so working a single hue to death can flatten out it's vibrancy. The whole blending issue is about using the process as a tool, not as an attempt to correct or cover up or product of panic.

[@Jennifer-ex5wy]

Wish you could have been my grandma.free and personal teachings of painting from you.😊😊😊. Thanks!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@Jennifer-ex5wy]

Sharon61 😂😂😂😂

[@RudyLouie]

*joins the circle _Hi! my name is _____, am an over-blender.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Now you know what to do about that :)

[@belindahall5220]

😆

[@belindahall5220]

LOL

[@synnvelande8919]

Thank you :) This is so me. Can you make a video painting a mountain using this correct tecnique ?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

There is no correct technique for painting a mountain. The best way to approach it is to first discern what's in shadow and what's not in shadow, block that in, then work within those areas to get value and color variations you see.

[@synnvelande8919]

Thank you :)

[@dsaintyoder9792]

Can I break the habit of over blending? I always add "just one more day" then one more, then one more.. soon mud.🤔

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are the one in control. I suggest doing exercises on a small format--5 x 7 or 8 x 10--where you do a completed study limiting yourself to 40 strokes. The definition of a stroke is from the time the brush touches the surface until it leaves the surface. Several of these exercises can teach you how little blending is really necessary.

[@dsaintyoder9792]

Love ya!

[@KathleenSkinner]

Another great video Dianne. How do you feel about synthetic blender/mop brushes to soften brush strokes between the tones?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

If it works, use it.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

:)

[@dsaintyoder9792]

One more dab, not 'day'

[@belindahall5220]

Such a great lesson! Very helpful!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I'm so glad! Have fun with it.