Sight Size Master Copy Using a Book

I recently purchased a used copy of Carter Ratcliff’s great book on John Singer Sargent.
In this video I copy a small reproduction of Sargent’s excellent portrait of his father from 1883. It took about two hours for this sight-size sketch on Canson paper. Mostly I used three brushes- a small liner for details, a bristle filbert for blocking in, and a nylon flat. The colors I used: Titanium mixed w Lead white, Yellow ochre, Raw Sienna, Cadmium red light, Alizarin crimson, Burnt Sienna, Raw umber, Ivory black, Cobalt blue, and Viridian. If you enjoyed this video and want to support my channel please like and or subscribe. Thank you for watching!

[@Vgik-yb2ey]

Excellent, thank you

[@ianstevenson1930]

Watching your masterclass is always the highlight of my KZbin viewing. I am continually amazed at your skill, delicacy and virtuosity. You make even the most unpromising subjects compelling. Thank you so very much ODM for posting these demonstrations.

[@dennisgregorich974]

I totally agree! Out of all the content on KZbin, I look forward to ODM the most.

[@olddirtymasters]

Wow, thank you!

[@_the_little_mermaid_]

Thank you so much ❤ Can you make a video explaining why each old master's technique was so good/important for art history?

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks! That’s a great idea for a video and one I’d love to see. Not sure I could pull it off:)

[@eduardoventura1704]

Qué pintura tan hermosa, es excelente que nos esté mostrando el proceso de una forma tan simple y fácil de entender. Muchas gracias.

[@olddirtymasters]

Thank you Eduardo:)

[@Bradwelbornfineart]

Fantastic 🔥🔥🔥

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks:)

[@Idahadleyart]

This was amazing. I really helps me understand building the form with shapes in the beginning. THANK YOU

[@olddirtymasters]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheTruth-cy4le]

Excellent assessment of value relationships.

[@leonidasCorfu]

Thank you for posting! It's very much appreciated 😊

[@olddirtymasters]

Thank you for watching it:)

[@alexwhite5724]

My Respects ❤

[@matyasmaria7737]

That was amazing to watch. Thank you very much. Would you maybe just may beconsidering to make a master copy of a flower still life of Manet? I would be delightetd.

[@olddirtymasters]

Thank you:) I love Manet’s flowers- will give it a try.

[@jeffyaltavasquez6278]

You did amazing in this one! Ö

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks!

[@vijayrs1924]

💙😊

[@thepaintingpallette8864]

Nice video

[@olddirtymasters]

Thank you

[@juansalvemini9270]

I love the loose “blob” approach at the begging. If you accept requests,would be lovely to see you do a study of Sargent’s flamenco dancer

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks:) I love the series of dancers he did. “El Jaleo”?

[@juansalvemini9270]

@@olddirtymastersyeah that’s the one I mean. Beautiful lighting,movement an brushwork

[@atelierchiaroscuroassociaz195]

Beatiful!! ❤Thank you so much! Do you use turps as medium or other?

[@olddirtymasters]

Only linseed oil for this one.

[@thiagomiguel9127]

Is this a card? Which surface is this? The painting is beautiful

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks, it’s Canson oil paper.

[@marwan1766]

You are amazing but why there is no sound explaining what u r doing ?

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks @marwan1766 :) I’m more of a student and not great at the explanation, teaching part.