Quick Tip 269 - Painting Folds in Fabric

Another very specific question that is better answered in a general way. Artist/art teacher Dianne Mize shows what to look for and how to get it on canvas.
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[@Doppy34]

I'm nearly 80 Dianne, and started painting only a few years ago, and never thought I would still be able to learn so much at my age. Every lesson you teach us is só to the point and gives so much insight. Can't thank you enough for your selflessness to let us profit from your talent in painting as well in teaching.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

(You and I are very close in age.) I'm delighted to offer these Tips. It is a joy to know that they are helping other artists make discoveries on their journey. Thanks.

[@highphysics3617]

Hey, good for you Doppy Hoppy. I'm not far behind you,and,didn't paint for about 30 years until a few months ago. It's like riding a bike,but,it's wonderful with some super tips from someone like Dianne Mize. Keep at it!! Keep at it.

[@jojojo8835]

🥳 I think if you’re still finding fun new things to learn your body might be 80 but your mind is still 21😉

[@fuckmina]

I am 16 and I’ve drawn all my life but I’ve just recently started painting and I’ve been finding it a bit harder than drawing but your clear and thorough tutorials have really helped me thank you so much 😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

That's good news! Enjoy the journey!

[@ptaylor4923]

I'm 68 and only just started. I'm using watercolor, gouche & Casein & your basic tips are invaluable to me. I found you through James Gurney. Love you both. Thank you so very much. In lockdown in Los Angeles... Sure wish I was in Georgia. 🤗

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I love James Gurney, too. Stay safe in LA.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

I adore James gurney....his book colour and light is excellent. Wow you are 68y and enjoying art......well done to keep your energy up👍👍👍✨🌤️

[@mslirianoteaches4387]

No worries P Taylor. I started painting at the age of 53. I am now 59 and last year I graduated with an MFA. It is never too late to learn how to paint.

[@sandrajohnson2489]

@@sujanithtottempudi2991 I'm 67 and retired as a scenic artist at Seaworld. I love to paint on canvas and have far too many paintings with nowhere to put them. Lol.

[@jazeetx]

These lessons are so clear and to the point! Love your teaching style!!!!! Julie Z

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks so much!

[@Sophia-rm9zz]

Thank you SO much for this video! Thinking of folds as a gradient was so helpful for me. I am a fine arts student and was struggling to get the fabric on my final project due tomorrow to look right!! Thank you! Also you have the warmest presence as you explain these techniques. I just love learning from your videos!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Sophia. I am delighted to have helped you get your art project done. Having been a college art professor in the early part of my career, I have a special place in my heart for fine arts students.

[@audreygayle8508]

Thank You so much, Dianne! Your tutorial is really helping.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I'm so glad!

[@evabarvitskiemarshall7999]

You are the best teacher I have found on youtube for new painters like myself . I am so appreciative. Thank you Diane.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome! Thanks for being a subscriber.

[@glennkukacka2155]

Great tips Dianne shadows are so important in painting knowing where the light source is and adding depth with dark to light shades can be very tricky and needed for fabric Rick's clouds etc without shades you can't get dimension. Thanks for sharing!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome, Glenn. Thanks for watching.

[@devandestudios128]

You make everything easy to understand. I love it. Thank you for the excellent content.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@loralieg9611]

Finally.. someone explaining a technique in an understandable way. Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're very welcome!

[@susanlivingston616]

I am 81 yrs old and as the person below expressed, I started painting only recently. I am taking a Drawing II class but the teacher is just giving assignments and expecting us to figure it out rather than teaching us HOW to do it. I have been very discouraged because it is an online class and I cannot ask questions to clarify if I am understanding the assignments and am on the right track. I love and appreciate your precise instructions of complicated and difficult techniques. Right now we are being asked to draw drapery and wrinkled pillows both plain and with patterns. I had no idea how to go about this until I saw your video about how to paint gradations and values. Thank you so much...after watching this I think that I have a better understanding of how to go about this process. Thank you so much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I am delighted. Have fun with it.

[@milanpaudel9624]

What a wonderful human being you are. Truly a blessing to watch your videos from home for free.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wow, thank you

[@quelizabeth2]

Thank you Diane, I was having issues with this, greetings from Chihuahua, Mexico 🇲🇽

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it helped!

[@tbrowntracyj]

This presentation made the concepts a foundation for progress Ms Mize is articulate, the video quality is OUTSTANDING

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. Have fun with this.

[@stevenkettlewell1618]

I've watched a few of your quick tips and I love them.... you break down big concepts into digestible portions and it helps to de-mystify the whole process of making "art"! I hadn't watched this quick tip because I haven't had to paint any folds in fabric because I'd started painting landscapes. The last couple of weeks I've been making smaller paintings of my favourite flowers, irises, and guess what? Many of them, especially the bearded varieties, have edges on the petals that look like..... folds in fabric! And I've been finding them difficult.... Now, thanks to you, I have a more conscious way to approach them.... So, again, thanks very much for all your quick tips, but this one has come at a most opportune time!!! :)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great!!! And your experience proves my point, that learning to see and apply technique to interpreting what we see is far more valuable than being taught "how to" paint specific things.

[@anthonycilano9694]

Dianne, you are a wonderful teacher! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, your art, with us.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Anthony. It's a pleasure to share these.

[@slimiestdemonic]

Thank you so much, this helped me finish my painting project for class

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I am delighted.

[@bruceosborne1892]

I also love the way you teach. Wish I had found you sooner. Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, and my pleasure.

[@rickeysnider4666]

Hello I'm a forensic artist at a Sheriff's Department but I have been learning art since I was a child . I have recently found your channel and let me tell you ma'am you are amazing! I started when I was about 8 years old with my paints ,canvas , and brushes and was set up every Saturday morning at 8 o'clock A.M. to paint with Bob Ross and did so for years so all I can paint is landscapes. I draw very well but only in graphite and charcoal. I really enjoy the tutorials you allow us to watch for free and now I have more of an understanding of value in color and in maybe a more refined way of mixing color thank you so very much for all you do. SGT. Rickey Snider

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I am delighted that these Quick Tips are helping you. It's a pleasure to do them.

[@mjjeter7169]

YOU are a GEM!!!! What a lovely and thorough instructor you are. I loved this lesson on gradation, values, etc. I promise you and I promise me that I will practice this technique. Your style for teaching is incredible and so very interesting. I thank you and my heart thanks you for sharing your amazing talent!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you MJ Jeter. Do those practice exercises and you will have the technique working more quickly than you can imagine.

[@jutta3378]

Wonderful teaching! Thank you so much Dianne, for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. A great demonstration, straight to the point and easy to follow. Kind regards from Ireland.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Jutta.

[@joe_now_here_]

This is clear and concise! Thank you so much.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@thedivinegoddess2001]

Thank you soooo much! You made this so easy for me to understand

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful! Have fun with it.

[@stoneymorris5366]

I like your style of teaching very much. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@nadine100ful]

Every one of your tips is tops! I am painting with acrylics though. So far so good. I'm 86 and doing painting for charity these days. Which gives me a purpose. The way u explain everything makes sence and is easy to follow and understand.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Nadine, all the composing principles work the same no matter whether you are using acrylics, oils, watercolor or any other medium. The techniques for oils work with acrylics, too, except where the faster drying of acrylics is a concern.

[@mjjeter7169]

You are such an incredible teacher! Oh my goodness, you open my eyes like no other. Thanks for delving into the meat of an exercise, and showing us how to get to the final result with realistic steps. Thank you so very much for sharing your wide range of knowledge, and of course your precious time.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank YOU, MJ Jeter. It is a pleasure to do these.

[@philllll]

I’m 14 Years old and I love your videos about painting..I just wanted to say that 😄👍

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching and thanks for checking in with me. Enjoy your art journey!

[@waynerogers5485]

I’m 60 years old and I love the videos about painting...I just wanted to say that. 😁👍 all the best. Enjoy it for a lonnnnnggg time.

[@mylenedelboy]

You are the best!!!! Thank you!!! Excellent explanation.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're welcome!

[@aylincetinkaya4423]

I love how you describe and teach these technics. Thank you so much.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@ShelleyDavids]

Very informative, thank you, you're a great teacher.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.

[@sherylsilberman]

Thanks Dianne for another wonderful video. I've always enjoyed painting fabric and this helps refine the thought process when doing so.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful, Sheryl.

[@ForestofDean]

Probably the most helpful tips I've watched up to now. Well done, well explained & composed.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. It's a pleasure doing these.

[@ForestofDean]

Your technic is fab & easy to understand.

[@sun3vv]

I’ve been struggling with my still life and this has helped a bunch! Thank you for helping us students and people in general who do art 🩷🩷

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@ehptiger]

You are the most wonderful teacher. Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wow, thank you!

[@sandrajohnson2489]

Great video! I've been painting for a long time but always have issues with painting folds in clothing. At the moment I am working on a portrait of Vincent Van Gogh writing a letter at a desk/table. He's wearing a white shirt that is a bit loose and is collarless. I'm having a hard time trying to get the front of the shirt painted so it has some creases/folds. The sleeves are okay so far but the front is not. I'm retired so there's no hurry with this painting and in fact, I just got back to it after two and a half years. I was doing other paintings. The gradation lesson is really good and I know about gradation but you have done a great job of explaining it. :D

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Just stay aware of gradation and the degree of darkness and lightness, and you should be fine.

[@sandrajohnson2489]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction I certainly will. Thank you for the advise!!

[@justisescobar7085]

Hi Dianne, I just want you to know that you’ve taught me a great deal. I’m one step closer to improving, thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching.

[@marujita411]

What a great way to explain this issue. Thanks so much! Blessings and be safe.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@candrawdrawingtutorials3248]

Thank you a very basic but informing process

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@nigelmacleanpodcast]

At first I was a little skeptical and unsure about this women, but as she carries out her presentation I realize she's a smart old doll and know's her stuff, there are some diamonds in this video, good info thanks! great job

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I smile...

[@cindyennes4815]

Dianne I’ve learned so much from you. You make everything so clear. You’re a very gifted teacher thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Cindy. I am delighted.

[@lisafred1362]

No one ever taught me this... so glad you did a tutorial. I had a Nicolaides sketch class and the model was covered in a sheet head to ankles. I wanted to cry... I was thinking: "What a waste of a model." Now I understand what to look for and see the potential for an abstract.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful!

[@alkasarin941]

Thanks Dianne another wonderful tip .....from a wonderful teacher.love and take care

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you, Alka. You take care, too.

[@Pegisus2501]

Awesome Dianne! 😃 Thank you so much! 🥰

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@orionstar7015]

Thank you for the useful and easy explanation, superb, will help me soo much. God Bless.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Enjoy the journey.

[@jhew10]

Thank you so much for your dedication towards teaching such important topics specially for beginners like me and also free to access. Thank you❤️

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's my pleasure

[@onebillion50]

You're a brilliant teacher and I love your humour.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@feedingmysoul7195]

You and your lessons are amazing ❤️

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you! 😃

[@fifthavenue8505]

Top notch! Excellent demonstration! Thank-you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're very welcome!

[@cathymozley809]

I was planning to do a picture of my daddy sitting picking peanuts off the vine. I didn't know how to go about doing the folds in his shirt or pants. Even though I am a pastelist, I can always use your quick tips. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Principles are the same in all media; only the techniques for applying the principles differ.

[@sandrajohnson2489]

I'm trying to paint folds and creases in a shirt too. Not easy.

[@joanistotler8804]

This is just a terrific QT, Dianne! Thank you SO much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Joani.

[@susankrug9513]

Thank you for this! It is actually helping me paint a rose I've been struggling with.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I'm so glad!

[@shakunpunjabi7399]

U are such a great teacher .. i would definitely try .. love from your new subscriber from India🙏

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks so much 😊

[@eleanormacdonald7031]

Thank you so much! Very clear lesson

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@theodorewall9841]

Great way of teaching learning the basics first, Thank You

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@zaybabbabin3360]

Such a helpful video thank you so much Dianne!💕

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@mariellebenson7820]

great demo- thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Enjoy the process, Marielle!

[@dashaz5836]

amazing teacher!!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you! 😃

[@rosered103]

Perfect timing! I was going to forgo painting the drapes in the background, now I will give it a go. Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@daynelissaez797]

this video is wonderful!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

thanks

[@sherrybell3924]

Thank you very much for demonstrating and explaining this. Very helpful. Subscribed.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for the sub!

[@jcee6886]

AT LAST!!!! Someone who not only knows what they're doing, but also knows how to teach.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@yahrock7199]

Thank you so much, sweet lady.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@TRAGICTIDES]

love ur videos!!!! this is so helpful for someone like me as an art student in college who really lacks painting skills :)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Having spent a chuck of my career teaching college courses, it is beyond my understand why painting courses in colleges fail to focus on developing skills. Thanks for watching.

[@mikejustice1196]

Thank you. Love the videos

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Our pleasure!

[@davidgupta9248]

Thank you Dianne so much for sharing these amazing painting tips!👍... your every single video is helping so much!👍..I just can't thank you enough for sharing your talent and skills!👍...can you please show how to create fluffy texture and different layers of ice in a winter landscape?... thank you for sharing this Dianne! take care and stay safe!💐

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you, David. I will put your request on our filming schedule.

[@davidgupta9248]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Thank you!! take care and stay safe!💐

[@betsyconway6302]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tbrowntracyj]

Thank you dianne

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You bet!

[@GeneralAcrylix]

Loved this so much thankyou 😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You bet!

[@lyndawoods1144]

Thank you I am going to try painting a curtain now

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Have fun!

[@carolebentley5697]

Dianne, Thank you, this was a big help!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great!

[@williambichsel4762]

very good demo thanks bill b.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching!

[@211kmeyer]

Great demo on gradation!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@spredpees]

thanks that was amazing!!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@losingmysamity7763]

Thank you! My painting has looked a bit off because I’ve been struggling with fabric texture

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You’re welcome 😊

[@olvisredoubt898]

Thank you so much!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're welcome!

[@johannebeerbaum1546]

Very clear explanation....thanks.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@jumanas4012]

thank you so much for the info the most classes skip 🙏🏻

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're so welcome!

[@A_Wirla]

Amazing content, thanks for your work

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure!

[@zozan9130]

Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@mariegamber]

Thank you so much for a wonderful tutorial on folds and gradation. This was very helpful. So do I understand that the outer edge of a cast shadow is a sharp edge and not gradated?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Only when it's very close to the shape casting it. Long cast shadows that extend some distance from the shape casting it will disperse into softer edges.

[@mariegamber]

Thank you Dianne. That explains it!😀

[@mona2242]

Thank you Diane for this video, I’ve practiced and gotten pretty good at draperies thanks to you. Now would you have a quick tip on how to paint veil / see through curtains? I am totally bewildered as to where to begin. Thanks

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Begin by looking at the value differences, whether they are gradated or contrasted, and the degree with which they are gradated or contrasted. When you learn to look for things like that, the subject itself will guide you as to what to do.

[@iggychan9200]

Thank you for your videos!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@ulrikepels4029]

Thanks so much Diana. Will you please do a lesson , from how to do a color picture to a black and white painting? 💞

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's a matter of seeing the value variations in color. I'll put your request on our schedule.

[@ivorypartnaite8619]

Thanks, it's hard to find painting lessons online that aren't anime.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@drcloudy]

Wow you're awesome.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wow, thanks

[@sylvialagerwey7752]

Hello Dianne, Thank you for sharing your great teaching methods on painting it is so helpful, really appreciate the effort you put into doing these tutorials. I am painting a portrait of a cat sitting on a blanket with folds, & haven’t found it easy to get the real effect of the folds, am wondering if this method works for acrylic paints? not sure whether you are painting with oils in this demonstration, must admit I haven’t tried giving it a go yet, but will do so, the acrylics dry very quickly making it difficult to criss cross with the brush. Thanking you once again. Cheers. Sylvia

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Sylvia, there is no difference in how the color and value behave in the pigments used to make both acrylic and oils. Because of the nature of the media, some acrylic might dry a bit darker, but otherwise, visual principles work the same.

[@patsyjohnson3963]

You are a great teacher. Do you have a video on camouflage , military somewhat digital style. I an stumped trying to figure out how to create this. Thanks

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I don't have any tips directly addressing military camouflage, but like any subject for painting, you determine what the light source is doing, then look at the subject in terms of what's in shadow and what's being lit by the light source. Within both areas, you determine the hue's and their degree of saturation as well as their values.

[@patsyjohnson3963]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Thank you for responding. Have a great day.

[@geraldskinner63]

Of all of the techniques i which I would have went to Art school to gain some insight into, it would be folds in fabric! Thanks for this Video Dianne! btw..When did the spammers start commenting here??

[@rosered103]

Good question.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Gerald. Hope you are doing well. Spammers and trolls have always been with us. We try to catch and delete them, but occasionally once slips by.

[@jeffhreid]

Excellent!!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@notnormal7505]

I love seeing women doing beautiful things ❤❤❤

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Doesn't hurt, does it! Thanks!

[@notnormal7505]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction i didn’t mean to hurt you by saying anything i just love what you do , I’m sorry if you miss understood me its just English is not my first language 💕💕

[@waynerogers5485]

Wash, rinse, repeat, wash, rinse, repeat, ..... or use a different brush for each value. A bonus could be that holding all those brushes really makes you look like an artist. :):):) You (not you, Dianne, ma’am) could grow a big pointy mustache and wear a floppy hat, too. Good lesson. Thanks.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@scottyword1786]

That was very helpful now I have a question I’m painting with acrylic an using liquid white . When I try to paint clouds my white doesn’t show up it turns silver what can I do? Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Scotty, I will need one of the acrylic painters to answer that one because I've never used liquid white and I've not painted with acrylics for decades.

[@gabriels.i.780]

Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're welcome!

[@Mi-zl4bm]

Enjoyed your tutorial, as always. One question: what type of paper would you use for practicing oil painting. I saw you often use paper in teaching. I have Arches paper for oil painting. But it’s expensive. I am looking for more economical materials for practice. Thanks!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I use card stock which I gesso. I buy the Utrecht Acrylic Gesso by the gallon and card stock by the ream. It's a good idea to gesso both sides so the card stock doesn't buckle. It's a wonderful and inexpensive way to practice oil painting, but not for your serious work because it's not really archival.

[@kimlanoue2033]

Hi Dianne! I have a quick tip for you. You always seem to be so neat and tidy with mixing your paints on your palette. I struggle with this. I find that I end up polluting my white. Making a complete mess of my colors. I think I know what I’m doing wrong. Could you share your expertise on mixing and keeping a clean tidy palette. At least workable palette. Thank you. Kim.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yes, Kim. I will put this on our filming schedule. Look for it on July 22 as we film these several weeks in advance.

[@kimlanoue2033]

In the Studio Art Instruction Thank so much. I Appreciate YOU ❤️

[@joannelamb9908]

Hello ! Dianne thank you for another fabulous tip. Could you please tell me how to paint screwed up paper bags...one is white and one is brown. They catch the light in different ways and I am confused as to what grounds to put down on each and colours to use to make them look like paper bags. Thank you Dianne x

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I hope you are working from these in the real rather than as photos. Begin by doing value drawings of them, paying attention to value differences between what's in shadow and what's not in shadow. Once you master the value translations in drawing, All you'll need to do is to translate the color variations according to where they appear in the value areas.

[@segajcharrua]

I like to paint wet on wet because i avoid the issue of the 4 rules (fat over lean etc. ) So for that in my medium i use Poppy oil purified where it allows me to paint in 1 session and it gives me time to adjust the value and color and it gives me a even finish on the while painting doing in one session. But sometimes happens where i need to change the color but i cant use the poppy medium because on a 2nd layer the paint film becomes dull. My question is: On thoses ocasions Can i use liquin for the 2nd layer? Or once i applied poppy oil as a medium i have to still use Poppy only? The thing is that i tried use liquin for the 2nd and up layers and the paint film sticks with the 1st one and it gives a good even finish and it bonds Well. I only apply liquin once the canvas is totally dry. But since its a fast drying medium i dont know if should proceed like that But i dont find a good anwser for this situation otherwise. Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

For alla prima painting where the painting is done in a single session, you need no medium at all if you are using artist or professional grade paint. Poppy oil is a very slow drying oil and therefore any layer that has poppy oil in it should not be painted on top of with paint containing Liquin. Here's why: oil paint does not evaporate, but oxidizes. Therefore the top will always oxidize first, causing the surface to seem to be dry, whereas it is still pliable underneath that layer. If you add a fast drying layer on top of that, you create an instability which will cause the stickiness you refer to, but also can cause the paint to crack in the future. If you must use a painting medium (which I don't subscribe to), then it's important that you use the same medium all the way through.

[@segajcharrua]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction thank you so much for reply i was bugging my mind about this thing. Well i use rembrandt paints but feel the need for a medium because i flows better the paint for me. Thank you so much for the help because there isnt much info about this situation.

[@arpankumardolui74]

So nice granny

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@karensliwinski1243]

Thanks for another great tip. This is a little out of let field, but how would one go about teaching some good drawing concepts to a child. I see lots of videos on how to draw specific things but nothing to teach a child about the elements of art. I have a 6 year old grandson who is very interested in drawing. So I've started doing work sheets for him to get better at his line work. I hope to move on to the other elements of art like shape and form etc. and wonder if I'm doing the correct thing. Thank you Diane. I so appreciate all your wonderful videos.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Bless you, Karen, for what you are doing. There are a lot of art activities on line for kids his age, but too many are built more on imitation than skill building and exploration. I like the Waldorf approach for young kids, but I also think their learning how to take care of their supplies as well as how to use their eyes to explore the visual world is important. I hesitate to give too much advice beyond that, but one thing I would say and that is pay attention to what excites him and build on that. Find ways to praise him while at the same time asking questions that will stimulate him to explore options.

[@karensliwinski1243]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Thank you for the good advice Dianne. I'm going to research the Waldorf methods and see if that is something his parents might like to invest in. Since they live in Europe my lessons are sent via email and live on FaceTime. I'm not the greatest teacher but I try! Thanks again. :-)

[@grazynafreund9907]

Thanks ❤️

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're welcome 😊