STEP by STEP Painting a Realistic Landscape

How to paint a mountain lake landscape with stunning water reflections and a beautiful evening sunset sky. I take you through the entire process of this painting.
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Oils I Used:
Titanium white, Quinacridone Magenta, Cad Yellow, Cad Orange, Manganese Blue, Chromatic Black, W&n Oil Medium
Brushes I Used:
No. 6 Round, Round blender, Filbert, Smaller Filbert, Flat brush
I did the fine blades of grass with my new favorite brush, the Dagger Striper
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Thanks for watching! (:

[@chuckblackart]

Thank you all so much for the love! What's your biggest question when it comes to approaching a detailed landscape painting? I'm curious to know! 🤔🕺

[@diane3868]

One difficulty I have is switching from the less detailed mid background to the very detailed forground. The transition is hard for me. I hope that makes sense. Thanks for your great videos.

[@airizarry12]

Diane Dudzik same here Diane

[@cristycreates2887]

Diane Dudzik me too.. I think it's a color thing with me..

[@irishsphinx778]

How to push through the stage in which the painting sort of looks like a cartoon of what you intended and get it to the stage where the realism actually looks real. Also, what to do with a painting that is just.......not going where it should. What to do with the flops.

[@JohnBBadd]

This piece in particular got me in mind of how much I need to learn about drawing water. Primarily the reflections and currents, and how they should behave in different types of water. Keep up the good work.

[@SUS-yq7hl]

Thank you so much chuck I will share to all facebook also very nice keep it up 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@huchencourouleau7304]

I am new to this channel and OMG, your painting is just wow,,,,,I need to take some basic class before I can follow you :( will be back soon!!!!!!!

[@irenegalombeck2857]

Hi Chuck. When u change to the oils are there any parts that should go on first? Do u let some dry before applying another color to keep it from smudging? (Like in the dark area details). Fun to watch you paint 🎨

[@suzannehix5755]

Irene Galombeck great question. I hope to read his answer soon.

[@chuckblackart]

hey Irene, yes that would be what I would prefer. However, I painted the oil portion for this painting wet in wet. So I did not allow any of it to dry. If I was working on something larger and more detailed, I would probably let certain parts dry. In that regard, I like to work from the back towards the front in that order.

[@elainemcbride6517]

Could watch you paint all day! Love the music, too. You are so blessed to have the God-given gift and talent to create beautiful art!

[@irishsphinx778]

Incredible Chuck! You’ve inspired me to take my own art to the next level. Thank you for taking the time to teach and share your own art journey with those of us that are following behind you. I love these detailed walk-throughs. You’ve got such a great touch and explain not just what you do, but why, and that helps when I am setting up my own canvas even when I’m painting a completely different subject.

[@dornroeschengartenulrikekr6773]

Thank you Chuck! The reflection is wonderfull. I whish I could sit in the gras with my feet in the whater and look at the mountains... liebe Grüße aus Germany.

[@Skippy66]

Every time I'm flicking through KZbin, I see the most beautiful painting and yes I know it's my favourite Artist Mr Chuck Black like WOW . I know before I even seen your name. You are amazing and loved from Australia Chuck thanks you so much 🌹❤️

[@DavidA-uk9bm]

I'm a little late to the party here but still I am enjoying the tutorial videos Chuck, you approach painting the same way I do, I like your way of starting with a plain white canvas. I never had the patience for those who do the whole painting in browns and sepias and then paint it all over again in color. Love your style, you inspire me to keep on painting. Thanks!

[@GregoryGeilman]

The problem I have is you have a tendency to speed up and I can neither follow what you are doing nor the colors you are mixing. So after a year and a half and countless starting and restarting I still have a half done painting:( I give up.

[@daniellenovak8167]

I think my favorite part is the water and the reflection. Water reflection always fascinates me. Beautiful work as always!

[@ANYMATOR]

49:40 which color do you used....?

[@adrianajeanett4546]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@cskim8778]

So, beautiful and so peaceful , watching your flawless brush strokes and listening to the music transcend the moments into the outer world. I truly love to watch your art. Thank you.

[@vladimirorlov2375]

🙂👍👀🎨🖼🖼🖼

[@lizflowers100]

Hi Chuck. I learn more from watching you paint and would like to know more about reflections in water. It's my understanding that the reflections are visible from the opposite side you are standing. Is this right. Thank you for taking time to help. Gratefully, Liz

[@henriettahuneycutt2156]

Beautiful work I have learned so much watching you ...thank you excited to try some of your techniques.

[@jeroenkart8880]

Waaaw I love to watch you paint! May I ask what materials/camera’s you use for recording all this? Is that a gopro above your palette?

[@SUS-yq7hl]

Yah do all paintings like this it is very nice showing colours also and giving painting tips also . Thnk u so much

[@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS]

YEA!!! You know I really like the more real-time tutorials ;-) This one is fantastic, and the painting is beautiful!!! I do understand it takes quite the amount of time to do the real-time vids, editing and such, so this is much appreciated. Thanks!!! The detailed colour studies are something I'm looking forward to, also. Something like a leaf, in Spring, Summer and Autumn, a feather...just any, really. It is so enjoyable to watch you paint because of the way you work. I'm very detail oriented, so your tutorials are perfect for me...besides the fact you do beautiful paintings ;-) Great work, Chuck!!!

[@aimanarif7317]

Love your complete tutorial as it helps to learn. Your new vedios, timelaspe isn't helpful

[@kathykimes5724]

How do you support your painting tutorials? Some artists belong to Patreon do you? Thank you Kathy

[@JigyasArt]

I like the way he smile ❤️

[@artNik__]

hey chuck black just try out painting mona lisa im waiting for it

[@thatcreativebeauty]

Yes Chuck I love how bright and airy your studio looks now and of course the painting is always beautiful 🤗❤️❤️

[@juanmorato3421]

another amazing painting Chuck, congratulations and GOD bless you. like

[@bamban50]

Q clase de pintura usas, acrílico?? Gracias.

[@studioxposure8165]

I love to see uor painting Did you used hard brush for this?

[@beachlife2968]

Love the sky and sky reflection on the lake. Not sure about the mountain though, i think it would have looked better if you could see a few more mountains behind it to give the composition a bit more depth. I received last week the 2 blue Princeton blender brushes you use and recommended Chuck and i love them, thanks.

[@jessondesign]

Amazing!! Your videos are such an inspiration for me to keep making art videos. Thank you so much.

[@umarfarooq4195]

Is this oil painting i want to make it on the demand of my sister

[@divyabiyani9049]

Sir how we make desire color easily as a beginner

[@shahzadiaqsa9378]

woahhh ... love from pakistan

[@DebbieVanGorder]

@Chuck Black Art Hi, Chuck! I think I am beginning to understand that warm foreground and cool background colors can and are used interchangeably and in combination; however, it is the tint, tone, and shades that fit all the puzzle pieces together. Boy! -- when we are beginners/intermediate painters who are trying desperately to learn the art, it can seem so overwhelming at times. I'm trying to have something concrete to hold onto and follow, but I do believe, correct me if I am wrong, that we can pick up things here and there, but there is not anyone particular thing or things that we can nail down when it comes to creating works of art. @chuckblackart

[@chuckblackart]

That is the key! There is no one thing. And I know what you mean I feel that I struggled through the same questions about how to improve and what I should be learning. There are some basic dos don'ts that we all should avoid, but when it comes to developing a technique and style, there isn't an answer. So much of it just comes from picking up a few things along the way, and then putting a lot of practice behind it. I really believe there isn't a right and wrong way to make a painting, because if that were true, all art would be the same. So take a lot with a grain of salt, and collect the things along your journey that seem to fit for yourself. :) I think you are on the right track.

[@SparrowMountain]

Fantastic work Chuck

[@the_nightangles8992]

You are GOD GIFTED for sure...thank you soooo much for recreating GOD'S HEAVENLY CREATIONS..and thanks a lot for describing all tiny to big details so intensly..i'm glad to follow your tutorial videos and i'd just tried to copy your paintings...it helped me a lot..thanks again!!!😁😁 MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@joannsmith9]

Terrific job!

[@nickymiller3517]

Great piece. I noticed that the reflection is slightly darker. Is that because water normally does that? I thought the colors should match? Maybe not due to the fact that the water’s depth?

[@chuckblackart]

From my personal experience I would say that the water reflection is usually indeed a touch darker then the actual object or subject. So yep I did this intentionally. My reference did show that difference in lightness as well. I think how much reflects has to do a lot with how clear or how dirty the water is, even the color of the water. so sometimes you might be right in that the reflection would be the same color as the sky. I think it all depends on the scene your painting

[@حياتالحياتالحيات]

😗👍💓👏👏👏👏👏🙋‍♀️

[@BozArtTutorials]

I can't seem to find the video of the new lights you got! I am wanting to get some but I can't find the info for them. Do you have the link to the video or even the brand of light and bulbs you use? Thanks!

[@FairladyMyArt]

Hi ! Thank you for sharing your amazing art and advices with us ! I'm a pastel artist in general, and I draw realistic animal drawings, but I want to discover the world of acrylic painting so I'm here, and I like your channel so much ! To me you are like a new Bob Ross ! Kiss from France and thank you again :)

[@menahilarif2439]

You are an amazing person ❤

[@conniew4822]

You have so many paintings that are fantastic I see one and think it's my favorite then I go to the next and it becomes my new favorite I just can't decide where to start and the details are unbelievable keep up the great work I spend hours watching you paint

[@deemac4952]

Chuck, I've been trying to duplicate the clouds in this piece. But I can't get it 😔 please please please could you explain your process a little more for that? I use exclusively - maybe that's my problem? Love u man! 🍻 😜

[@predicador375]

Thank you, Master, for your teachings, I am very grateful, and forgive, can you teach us to paint a real fish step by step ?, Thank you once again and excellent!

[@troyprosser4890]

Hey chuck I came across your channel recently and have binged watched most of your channel hahahaha. Do you have a studio tour video? I enjoy looking at everyone's creative space for inspiration for my own setup. I only have just started my journey but enjoy watching yourself, Lachri and JM paint. Do you have any channels you enjoy to look at, probably too busy to look at others channels 😎😁

[@IslamWorldOne]

❤️

[@BiologyalwaysWins]

Why can't we donate to support your KZbin channel

[@chuckblackart]

Because Simply Having You Follow is enough for me! I just enjoy sharing and I doubt that'll ever change. I have other ways that you can support me through purchasing my art, but I totally understand if that's not something you're interested in or can do. So in either case, I just appreciate you being here!

[@estellegrove4853]

Just amazing,! You are soooo very talented, thank you so much for sharing you art with us. 👩‍🎨🙏

[@salvathijazi431]

Thanks so much for sharing such valuable information, I request you to do a tutorial on how to paint clouds especially cotton balls, it’s really very difficult for me so please teach us some easy technique with realistic effect , thanks.

[@donnafox342]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! thanks for showing acrylic painting! I only use acrylics. Just a beginner cant do oils. Cant aford to learn and by all that is needed for oils. Thank You so much.

[@prOGamer-ul5zc]

Wow...just...wow

[@anantaart6461]

Awesome vidio

[@dianiamullinax]

Love your background music. Very relaxing making it easy to focus on brush strokes. Thank you.

[@taheraakter4477]

I want more

[@Gnadab]

Great painting. Btw, your video about using black paint or not is nowhere to be found on KZbin.

[@dohien9707]

Love

[@marshaforsberg6889]

You make it look SO easy! You are a true inspiration! I watch, then try doing it with you the second time! I love your work!👏🏼💕❣️

[@martinedith1319]

magnifique!!je vais essayer à la peinture à l huile seule technique que je pratique!! merci beaucoup!!!

[@deejones1291]

Thank you so much for this !! You are AMAZING!!! 👏👏👏😁

[@stever7061]

omg i didnt realize that you put this video up ty so much Chuck. I really love this painting 😀👍👍👍

[@JohnBBadd]

Thank you. I was literally watching parts of the last video in .25 speed so I could see your brush strokes better. lol

[@shoehouse7115]

Hey chuck I am Dev and thanks for the reply u gave me so I can ask anything about the art and I also practice on canvas what all u make realistic paintings u can check on fb also and thanks a lot

[@KodiLove]

Awesome!!! Thanks so much for the instructional video!!! Have a lot to learn on this end.

[@user-ly1fk9kk9d]

Everything in this paint is great except the mountains. I think you could detail them a bit more.

[@sergiohundal8812]

wow. i just watched the time lapse and hoped for a step by step... here it is!! Thank you!!!

[@kylefuller7131]

chuck im currently working on a painting id like to msg a picture of it to you once its done. if that would be okay with you.

[@pigjalstifeni7031]

So so beautiful lake and How you discrip the beauty of the lake in your painting.

[@dianiamullinax]

Detailed sky and how it relates to the water. Love this. Enjoyed much. Thanks

[@ArsenalSteam]

I see your paintings on puzzle boxes around here in canada.

[@t.g.arsenault1619]

Always look forward to the next. Learning tons. Thank you!

[@Birthday2U]

From Thailand - great work wonderful painting

[@barbarathompson4132]

No Beach Life, that's the scene as it is. Check out the ref photo he took. The depth is in the peace .

[@airizarry12]

I truly did not know you could block in painting with acrylics and then do the oils. :) exciting for me

[@prakashhalolite2185]

This painting was wonderful . Your new studio was also nice.

[@brunianilacramioara549]

I enjoied this so much, realy missed this kind of videos, thank you 😍

[@ganjajay]

Do you sell all your paintings?

[@chuckblackart]

Hey Jay, I sure do on my website at wildlifeandart.com

[@Fawz_abdurhman]

I have a question sir I need you to answer it please : dose water and the slow medium doing the same work with acrylic colors? Could it be enough to use water instead of a medium?

[@chuckblackart]

Yes water does do the same thing as the medium in a general sense. However, that white that I was using, stays wet longer than the other paints, and so that is why I use the medium for this painting so that the paint dries quicker

[@tammybraun1082]

Love your painting. I love the outdoors painting.

[@marinabasto2762]

You are so talented, thanks for sharing,

[@valiapusok9917]

Гарна природа! Успіхів в праці!

[@seventhsun1]

What happened with your dark studio Chuck? :) Nice painting btw.

[@chuckblackart]

Thank you! Decided the background and needed a change!

[@sarinacervantes7816]

Is that Surran wrap u mix ur paint on

[@sarinacervantes7816]

What brand of paints do u use

[@اعشقعيونكالعراق]

رسم رائع

[@landipan]

This is so beautiful and luminous!

[@HelloWorld-uj9mj]

Can you do a waterfall?

[@suzannehix5755]

I love love love your paintings. You're my inspiration. I watch you as often as I can so that I can paint like you. What brand of oil paint do you use to paint on your final touches? And, how long roughly does it take for your oil paint to dry?

[@chuckblackart]

I use gamblin, and with the medium added, it can dry anywhere from 1 to 5 days. Thank you so much!

[@ScylerByrne]

AMAZING! Thanks for showing ur process, u were inspo for me to make my own art channel💕

[@chuckblackart]

Congratulations! That's amazing as well. You're most welcome, it's my pleasure

[@LarkinLivesayJr]

Beautiful painting.

[@voiceofnature5884]

Speechless

[@geckonia]

Love the WHITE set

[@jcsls8]

I was watching some of this with my 12 yr old daughter and she says "this guys' insane, he should sell these" :) Question: at 23m it looks like you scrubbed in some dark tone into the water, any chance you could describe what you did / used there?

[@jcsls8]

Looks like again at 33m :)

[@chuckblackart]

Thanks guys so much! Yeah so when I scrubbed the dark color into the water.. What I did was mix a wash of dark brown and a touch of blue perhaps, then I scrubbed the transparent wash over the top of the water with the round blender brush that I like for those kinds of blends

[@knallform]

Chuck White Art now? :-)

[@chuckblackart]

Lol

[@cristycreates2887]

U r super awesome amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing 🤗 💙🎨

[@lindagordon1708]

As usual, that was amazing Chuck!!! I really appreciate you teaching us as you go. How you can teach and paint with such smooth concentration is beyond me ☺️. What size is your largest blender brush you are using?

[@chuckblackart]

Thank you both! Hi Linda, the blender brushes I have only come in size 6 and size 12 I believe so 12 is the larger

[@cristycreates2887]

Chuck Black Art 🎨 💜

[@Arun3105]

Beautiful....amazing....lovely....👏👏👏👏