I Wish I Knew This When I Started Acrylic Painting.

[@S.W.Bestwriter]

I have a BA degree with (HONS). My style of painting is very much like yours. I was told that you can't get no where near enough detail without using oil. I watched this entire thing with my mouth open. (I'm 45 now) but I remember being told also that art won't get you a real job. I work in an office, and I'm miserable. What I wouldn't give to have such a great place to create art like yours. But I will pick up the paintbrushes once again after many years of typing on a keyboard and hating my life. I want to paint the starry night in oil. Which me luck :)

[@lottewied1937]

@SW Best writer, please make your dream a reality .

[@LauraMcCartyArt]

Agreed! Life is short

[@ShannonShanks-il8ip]

Good luck!!

[@ifeanyianyaduba9167]

Love it, keep pushing bro

[@lolaphebus7909]

Vivez votre rêve, où au moins consacrez-y votre temps libre 😏

[@LaurenceDay-d2p]

I am not a good artist, but I find painting relaxing and fulfilling. We can't all be Picassos or Van Goghs, but we can enjoy being creative.

[@kimhanback1302]

I am not an artist but I love painting with acrylics. I cannot do details but I can paint the dickens out of some abstracts and pours. So as long as you enjoy it and love the outcomes, it's okay that we are not all Picosa or Van Gogh.

[@garyrush.3424]

So do any of you have a beautiful paint I can purchase???

[@KandyBaribar]

What painting do you like?

[@traceywoodall6937]

Just the most beautiful painting that anyone would be proud to hang up and stare at forever 🥰

[@new360-f1c]

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[@McKurdi]

Much better looking than 99% of all insanely overpriced abstract garbage that’s for sure

[@cathybradshaw6008]

Absolutely beautiful! Finally someone who paints realistically with acrylics! Thank you for sharing

[@new360-f1c]

😂❤❤❤❤ hello

[@theasylum1778]

The level of detail enthusiasm talent and hard work makes your paintings so realistic and amazing.

[@new360-f1c]

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[@arminekasimyan1987]

I have no words to describe how talented and brilliant you are! To know how to put so much work and details into it is just mindbogaling! You are very gifted!

[@rathodmukendra8924]

"Sunflower farms in wind" 🌻 🌻 🌻 The spots and fur on the jaguar body, always reminds me that 🙌

[@kathleenpatel1475]

Wow so helpful! and encouraging knowing the first layers are rubbish even for you. The spray paint really ramps up the values! The gas mask is necessary for all the spraying. You have already given enough. Do not give your health. very helpful and practical!

[@terrythomas790]

Its not a gas mask. Its a respirator, Spraying water based thru an airbrush wont kill you. Its the big sprayers where you might need a mask.

[@LEE-kq9tq]

As a newbie. I REALLY needed to hear the part about just.. trusting the process. Knowing that it's going to look bad at first. That the first few layers aren't going to look great. I keep having to stop myself from being discouraged and stopping bc I don't like how it looks at the beginning stages.

[@GuyGabriel-eu7hb]

Yeah, there's a discipline to the process. The initial layers will never look like much, but once you cross the threshold where the forms start to take shape it gives you the motivation to press on. Then, after completing a few paintings, you won't even need the reinforcement through those early stages. You'll know from experience that the initial layers are just foundational and you won't expect them to look like something other than what they are.

[@theoutnumbered37]

This is one of the most informative & useful painting videos I have found, so firstly thank you for that. It has really opened my eyes on techniques etc. My background is miniature & model painting with acrylics, at which I’ve become moderately reasonable over the years. I have occasionally tried to dabble in some canvases occasionally and really struggled. I’ve watched many acrylic painting videos, but many aren’t that different to some of the oils in approach. But hearing you talk of priming, colour blocking, washes, glazes, layers, the ugly phase, and even using an airbrush, absolutely feeds into my armoury of learned skills. Your explanation has brought some clarity that I haven’t found elsewhere and am now inspired to go and try some more painting. Thank you for your time

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

Its like the big cat was lying there while you add the spots, almost purring and chilling out, gorgeous painting thankyou for sharing awesome ❤❤❤

[@new360-f1c]

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[@patriciayard107]

I agree totally! Also, this artist is the only one I’ve found so far that explained the ENTIRE process from beginning to end. This video gives me more hope that I’m going in the right direction as I’m 100% self taught. I am just amazed at this artists realistic creations!

[@terrythomas790]

@@patriciayard107 I was thinking the same thing, thinking this animal was getting ready to leap when he was messing with its paws!!

[@michaelchattaway1316]

Amazing! Just wonderful to see you work .

[@Brooklynn4-8]

INCREDIBLE it's so realistic you'd think it was going to come out of the canvas ❤❤❤

[@artofcod2913]

Phenomenal work, I am a sculptor but enjoy picking up pencils and paints from time to time, but your work is another level.

[@BMfixit]

The hours you went through to just get this beautiful piece painted has to be overwhelming. Im proud of you. I actually found a better way to use my talent to bank. This is so inspiring though. Great job

[@MamitaClaud]

My daughter is a wildlife veterinarian. She will be celebrating her bday soon. I wish you are from somewhere near because I want to give her a painting of the 5 endangered animals they breed. Alas! I am from South East Asia. Love your paintings! P.S. ​​⁠​​⁠​​For the person mitigating my personal knowledge vs. His subjective experience: I bought a cookbook and the courier cost was $200 while a bag's shipping cost was almost €400. That was DHL and fedex. We do have a post office here and we had lost packages before. Unless items are listed in large wholesale e-commerce marketplace which has really competitive shipping fee in neighboring Asian countries, courier cost is pricey. Some people need to weight in reasonable options such as shipping time, prone to damage in transit and the COST! We have equally talented artists here and deliveries are free. (I have a painting of a humpback whale diving in the ocean and waves are so realistic. It is my favorite and the artist is local). That is my excuse! I can't wink enough here. Before underming people first - widen one's limited perspective, make sure to properly "be in someone's shoes. Apologies, I am not a fan of horror art.

[@angelomariano9494]

We live in a global world; people ship everyday million of items (painting included). I shipped my paintings regularly from NY, then from Okinawa and now from Italy; it was never a problem (distance is not an excuse any more ;)

[@leoalvarado6466]

I was an airbrush artist n can paint ! But after seeing your video? I feel better because I was using paint brush? But it looked flat! So I started airbrushing my work on top of acrylics n it looked professionally painted n more realism. So your right! Airbrush defines what the paint brush can't . Nice video 😊

[@MamitaClaud]

@@angelomariano9494 yeah sure if I will use DHL and fedex. I already paid $200 for a cookbook and more than $400 for a bag for the sf only. Small items expensive shipping. Oh wait yessss we have the local post which takes ages and yes packages gets lost. My very smart grandmother once said "you will never know till you are in another man's shoes." 😇 Now there's this better meaning of ASSUME. You make an A$$ of U & ME. 😜😜😜

[@MamitaClaud]

@@angelomariano9494​​⁠​​⁠​​⁠e di wow alam mo na lahat. Bumili ako ng cookbook at sa sf pa lang umabot na ng $200 samantalang ang bag naman e mahigit €400. DHL or fedex yan. May post office din kami dito. Pero may nawawala na packages. Ang hirap kasi kinukumpara mo experience mo na wala ka sa bansa namin. So what's my excuse? We have equally talented and humble no cray cray artists here and deliveries are free. 😜😜😜😜gets mo? Wala akong pake kung taga NYC ka o kung saan man na lupalop! If you need translation Sweat it out in google translate.

[@azalea1404]

There are so many incredibly skilled artists in South East Asia as well, many of them are KZbinrs too. So I'm sure you can find one in your local community you can work with on creating the perfect painting(s) for your daughter.

[@oreosryumme]

Holy 💩! Wow!! I think this may be one of the most talented artists ever to walk the earth

[@chrisandkariadams9826]

Stunning. Thank you for your videos. I completely enjoy watching them and learning from you.

[@AzarroFineArts]

Love your work. Architectural Renderer for 30 years. Retired back in 2007. Pen&Ink water color ad marker air brush. Finally getting back into landscape architecture acrylic thanks to you and other artists on KZbin, helping me from my no desire or burnout. Again great work.

[@Pintorina1]

Stunning painting and great tips! I’m just about to try painting feathers for the first time and definitely need to get some gesso first! Thanks and congratulations!

[@morganenglishlily5073]

I've been painting with acrylic since i was young. My biggest problem was blending so i planned to move to oil but was scared to try it. So i decided to try colored pencils. Which I've been doing for about 10 years. My favorite is realism portraits. I learned to lightly layer the color. What you said about layering light layers of acrylic just clicked something in my head! I love when a single prospective can wack you with inspiration and light you up with excitement! I'm so excited to try again. I was so good at it when i was younger! ❤ thank you

[@garyrush.3424]

I would love to see your paintings and do you have any for sale?

[@cathynykolaishyn8926]

I really enjoyed this video. Your talent is amazing along with your patience and attention to detail. Wow! I aspire to paint like you one day. One painting must take a long time to finish. I’m guessing weeks. Thanks for this inspiration!

[@cherylmilner7460]

Your paintings are most beautiful. I'd like to thank you for sharing your hints and tricks you've learned along the way, very kind of you.

[@annecowell4163]

Such patience with those spots! It's absolutely beautiful.

[@shroomfairy23]

Your art is absolutely gorgeous! Can’t wrap my head around how talented you are!!!

[@Joe___R]

To get the smoothest surface, you should start out with using a portrait single weave canvas. Then add your gesso to it like you regularly do. You could also try painting on hardboard or glass instead of canvas.

[@douglaschandler199]

You make painting look so easy. This is one of my favorite paintings… BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL. You are a GREAT ARTIST….Bravo Great Job…….

[@patdoe5242]

You are a terrific artist who puts amazing details in all of your pictures and beautiful from start to finish

[@wesner326]

Your art is breathtaking! Just beautiful!

[@jerryleyba2695]

Wonderful work,It’s not very often that something like this catches my eye.

[@Michelle-q4t]

It's a beautiful painting. Thanks for the Liquitex varnish tips.

[@fugglie]

that was the most interesting and informative video that I have had the pleasure of watching, the best nearly 18 minutes of my time well spent, I learnt a lot. still cant paint to save my life but what a beautiful finished product that anyone would be proud to hand in their home.

[@leerag]

Have just now put my name down to be notified about your brush set. Have not ever done acrylic ever before but am wanting to give it a go after watching your videos. I have tried cheap acrylics and found that when I add colors on under painting colors are disturbed underneath and end up muddying and blending instead of being nice, vivid and staying the right colors. Will give it a go soon hopefully. Your painting is breathtakingly stunning.

[@bobyounger6109]

That painting is BRILLIANT

[@The06angie]

Amazing artist and your art is beyond what I have seen all this years! Always have a passion for wildlife. The explanation are great and well done. Thank you.

[@elvismusolola]

Always a pleasure learning from you

[@angiea5266]

What a beautiful painting!! thank you so much for everything you share with us, it's so very helpful! 🥰

[@sparkdeco]

just wow, this is an excellent painting and thank you for sharing the processes. i am still very much in the learning stage, your videos are helping me no end, thank you

[@alanericksen7102]

Your wildlife is wonderful. That's been my love since childhood also. I'll have to study your techniques. Tricks of the trade greatly facilitate the final product, not to mention making the process so much more enjoyable!

[@dinashufaniya3921]

OMG.... what an artist! ur'e a wizard. so very very beautiful, I'm in awe. thanks for sharing your amazing art, the process and the tips . your love and joy of creating comes through. thank you so❤

[@digitalsketchguy7844]

That final painting was stunning. You did a great job with the background & sense of soft depth of field. In my teens I loved the work of David Shepherd and later on, Robert Bateman - have many of his books. Happy for your success. May you go all the way to the top.

[@spearageddon3279]

This beauty is so realistic it looks like he's just laying there thinking "are you done yet?" so he can get up and go. 😊

[@vinnart]

Great work man. I've used Flotrol for many years and recommend for thinning paints, It's a house painters material but will make your paints slide very nice while minimizing brush stroke. Will keep it open a bit longer to work too while preserving pigment strength. I also use a fine mist spray bottle a lot directly on the canvas to keep wet longer when desired and on pallet to keep wet.

[@paulwatson8200]

Your work is brilliant! I've always work in watercolours and have been successful in this medium. I've tried acrylics and not been that successful. Have watched this, I feel that I could master the medium. Thanks for the great advice.

[@SBIsis]

I love this tutorial. It explains how and when and helps a lot. Thank you.

[@JMan377]

Love that you tell us the techniques, thank you!!!

[@jonienelson2888]

A speed saving tip may be a small roller brush with a 4-5 inch smooth roller to apply your gesso. Have watched almost all (if not all!) your videos. You’ve got some amazing talent and have shared a ton of useful tips. As a beginner, they’re very helpful. Keep up the great work!

[@eliasd18]

Really enjoyed watching this. Would love to go painting with you. 😄 This is exactly the thing I love about painting.

[@loisgibbs7524]

What an amazing talent you have. I am 80 years old. I’ve only been painted a few years. I’m self taught I do landscapes and portraits in watercolour and paint landscapes and oils. I’ve never tried acrylics. I have acrylic paints, but I’ve never tried them but seeing what you can do I definitely need to give it a try. Thank you for sharing all your talent.. keep up the amazing work you’re doing and God bless you.❤️

[@new360-f1c]

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[@ameliarose9519]

Okay! This is talent!! He born with the talent. Incredible beautiful paintings

[@taniaaucamp6511]

You have got such a beautiful talent. Thank you for sharing

[@BryanDavidSnuffer]

You should try the Sta-Wet palette. Your acrylics will stay the same consistency as they did out of the tube. Your paint will stay mobile.

[@linnease]

Yes! This! I make my own even. I put some wet paper towels in a flat container, and a sheet of parchment paper on top. If I put a lid loosely on top, the paints stay open for days

[@dancingfilly7355]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I am a realist artist and I’ve always wanted to paint realistically. Your video has taught me much and I will continue to study your work to learn as much as I possibly can!❤

[@ian-robinson]

MDF is my canvas. Few coats of sanded gesso and it’s billiard ball smooth. And once varnished it glows.

[@ronschlorff7089]

Yes, I used gessoed Masonite for years, but now we have MDF, it's a great surface, with gesso. Also, has slightly less weight to it too, which is good for doing field paintings of landscapes, where you carry everything on your back in pack, for example!

[@pomilakantjoshi323]

Breathtaking work of art

[@ChanelAbstrackPainting]

Great. The coloring of the painting is as vivid as the real animal.

[@ShaneTallon88]

You’re so talented !! This is very impressive

[@PedToks501]

your technique and style is very inspiring, you make us all unspoken. super talented !

[@glenpaul3606]

This painting is absolutely magnificent. Such a beautiful creature captured so elegantly on canvas. You a a true master at this art form. I am 76 now and a few years ago I tried my hand at acrylic painting. It did not go well even with simple scenes so I got discouraged and put it down. Watching you create this masterpiece has renewed my interest. Thank you for your tips and advice in this video. I was wondering where you are and what you might ask for someone to buy one of your works such as this one. I love big cats.

[@judithlund4346]

Looks like you could actually run your fingers through the fur ….. so beautiful. Wish I knew your methods way before now. Thankyou so much for posting

[@noelinecumming4963]

Unbelievable hardwork and Patience Well done , a masterpiece

[@daynadouglas7545]

You work is just so gorgeous. The painting is detailed and fluid, so lifelike....❤

[@magnuspettersson5454]

Amazing work of art 😲😍

[@rodluper]

Dude, your videos are sensational. I just discovery your channel here and man, your art inspired me a lot. I need to get to paint with again with acrylics. Really, really inspiring video. And amazing acrylics tips, thanks a million for it. you are a true artist.

[@watchwoman14]

Wow! Amazing work. I love the air brushing work done towards the end. Just beautiful :)

Bravo à vous pour cette belle réalisation 👏. Une très bonne continuation dans votre Art.

[@heathermoriston3032]

Hello. I'm 41. I have been painting with acrylics for 25 years. As a hobby, no schooling or training. I think the title of this video is right on! Most techniques I've had to pick up on my own. Or from memory, of watching Bob Ross as a child. I've been painting a lot recently and I'm getting serious. With all the access to videos and tutorials, with modern technology, I can educate myself further... If I only would have thought of this sooner! I could have spared a lot of frustration over the years. Thank you for sharing. You are incredible. Everything you offer to teach and share is potentially invaluable to aspiring artists! Thank you so much!!

[@GrammaDecker]

What type of pencil did you use to draw the image? Any time I try to paint over pencil it smears the pencil creating a "dirty" smear.

[@BigBangThief]

I love all of your videos and paintings.

[@aymannaaz]

Its just magnificent ❤ it looks so lively and real just from mobile screen then imagine the aura and the vibe everyone will get from this canvas art right in front of them just remarkable ❤😌👌🐆

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

What a beautiful painting. You are very talented. Thanks for sharing.

[@The_Real_Danger_Mouse]

2:46 I agree, the thing about acrylic is that the background is most easily attained if done first. Acrylic takes planning because you are usually painting from the far away to the near.

[@dawnallan6334]

Awesome! Awesome ! Painting. Love your work !

[@judypetree2589]

Thank you. I learned so much from you. I was doing some of the things you recommended, but not enough. You were so inspiring.

[@FloydMarsh]

Fabulous work, brilliant presentation. I took notes, and find you an excellent presenter.

[@Tugboat-R-Us]

Just ordered your brushes. Excited to try them out. While I’m no professional, I still understand the importance of a good brush and the price was definitely hard to resist. Love your paintings and thank you for explaining your process 👍🏻👍🏻 This may sound crazy but I actually like the graininess of the canvas pulling through. To me it looks more authentic if that makes sense.

[@karlmacdonald3267]

totally, needed more layers to make sense with the beginning narrative, but dude, your amazing and inspiring, and how much patience you have. this painting came out rad!

[@lauracastro6843]

Hi you did a great job, l liked how you painted lights and shadows.

[@JohnesAycardojr]

Wow! I like your arts. I like drawing and paintings but I have no enough materials for now. Thank you sharing.

[@singlecatt]

Are you the artist or the prey? The jaguar looks like its considering you for lunch. Gorgeous! You have a new fan here

[@alisonlangridge7431]

Beautiful artwork and thank you for so many excellent tips!

[@michaelcuthbert-ys7wg]

Exquisite and cruelty free to boot, heart-felt congratulations !

[@jdy1157]

Outstanding detail, and the end result is mind blowing.

[@michellefreeman7180]

just ran across this video and had to subscribe. mesmerizing artwork!!!

[@nikaart5360]

I stumbled across this video and it really helped me~ painting a Lion in acrylic and it just put things in perspective. ❤

[@NekarXenos]

Beautiful artwork. I use more impasto thick brushwork and I only use water and I've never had any of my works peeling off.

[@leanneviglione1112]

Fantastic and helpful! What a beautiful job you have done on this. Then again all your work is fabulous! 😊

[@MrJimArt]

Beautiful Painting! I love it! Can you please show us the projector to canvas process?

[@kyodaina_oshiri8544]

Its just tracing the projector Picture on the canvas. Its sadly just a tracing process. He is incredible with coloring but the jaguar on its own is traced

[@Xx7inNxX]

Great video and interesting insights into acrylics and bleding from someone who almost only paints with oils !

[@rogerbernard9572]

I cried… to be sooo talented. I ❤️ your work.

[@justusmochoge6577]

You are a master with the acrylics I salute you ❤❤

[@LittlelambofEmmanuel]

God bless you and your content/ministry, girl!! 💜

[@melbabowen4389]

❤Thank you so much ❤️The painting is breathtakingly beautiful!

[@AshleyJordan_Art]

Wow!! I don't think beautiful and amazing covers your skills and talent!! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@juliedavison-white1496]

Wow I'm stunned what a blessing to being so talented

[@Rubiastraify]

This is so inspirational--your technique is phenomenal! I don't know if you've done this in previous videos, but it would be great if you could hone in on specific areas--like, how you get the effect of the light reflected in the eyes; how to paint fur, etc.

[@shannonedrie8193]

Could you please demonstrate how you actually use a projector. Step by step. How do you keep your phone on for projecting a picture? How do you deal with the shadow of your arm and hand. Are there certain programs that you use for the photo on your phone or iPad? I was able to get one for a deal on Amazon it was $99 but flash sale I got it for $38! I’m really excited but just realized I don’t know how to use it! Thank you much love and light Shannon

[@MssJoker1]

Incredibly beautiful. I started to paint about 6 months ago, and I started to paint with acrylic about 3 months ago. It's going pretty well for a beginner, but I do not even dream about that I will ever paint as wonderful as you.

[@ronschlorff7089]

it takes time, years to progress, but it happens if you stick with it, even for a few minutes a day. Carry a sketch book with you and draw everything you see, that's art in its earliest form. Don't use projectors, you will never be known as a "true artist" if you do. You must draw well to paint well. Projecting and tracing, then painting in the image, is merely like being a big kid with a Coloring Book!! LOL ;D

[@MssJoker1]

​@@ronschlorff7089 I do not use projector nor other helping tools. I draw everything wit free hand. I can't even afford the projector. But as you see, many big artists using them and it makes them much easier. :)

[@ronschlorff7089]

Good for you, then you Are an artist, unlike this guy who is an "art technician", in my words. I've been drawing since childhood, now in 70's. I'd never use them, projectors, but have used the grid system, like Leonardo, and Michealangelo did, so they say. Still works well after hundreds of years. LOL. Art does not have to be "easy", but you still have to live with yourself. This guy may use modern tools, but he is only "coloring" an image, like a child with a coloring book, that he did not create by hand, so he is not a "real" artist, nor is anyone else who uses them. It's just simple laziness in my view. We all want to get right into painting soon, but the preliminary work takes time too, and you have to do it to become good at all aspects of art especially drawing. It's the foundation of it all, as you likely know already. Good luck with your art works. :D@@MssJoker1

[@MssJoker1]

@@ronschlorff7089 Thank you

[@terrythomas790]

@@ronschlorff7089 Im sure the guy could , and did do paintings without a projector . . The "art" is when you fill in that image, to make it look real, and alive. Give 10 people a print out of that same "color book"image, and tell them to finish it , and see what mess you will see! Hes not using a printer, and painting over an image that Ive seen people do and sell on Ebay! Thats cheating.

[@DonutQueen-ud3ir]

omg ur so good i keep thinking ur done with the painting bc its so good but then u add even more detail !!!!

[@jimmcconnell7328]

This is such a a beautiful painting. Your talent and patience really paid off. Sadly some time in our future these kind of paintings will be all that remains of these magnificent cats.

[@katherinea.hansen7645]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@robeswin]

Wish I had a talent like this. Wow you’re good!