The Biggest PROBLEM I See With PORTRAIT PAINTINGS and How to FIX It

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[@lissam2529]

I tried the arbitrary color exercise when you talked about it in a previous video and it was a huge step up for me. Thanks for the suggestion, Chris. I highly recommend that exercise!

[@paintcoach]

Great to hear!

[@inwantofwords3285]

I often return to your videos when I am feeling stuck on a piece. Thank you for your insight, and your generosity with your knowledge

[@neu-ter]

Paint coach. Yesterday I did the best portrait I've ever done in preparation I did my own self-portrait to get practice on my method before I worked on a commission . .... I can't tell you how helpful your videos have been to my career!!!!

[@jodders619]

I drew a portrait the other day after a long spell away from drawing. I realise how easy it is to slide into old 'frequent mistakes'. My main mistake being not ensuring the facial features are mapped out properly. I tend to put one eye and eyebrow in the wrong place and the face ends up looking slightly twisted. More practice while reciting 'I will map features correctly' like a mantra! 😁

[@sandyd4271]

The VALUE of your videos is beyond color! 🥰

[@yayab6378]

Thank you, got back into painting/drawing and your videos helped me a lot to improve.

[@paintcoach]

Glad to help

[@grahammatthew4044]

The best paint coach on the Web! Thank you Chris 👍👍👍

[@paintcoach]

Glad you think so!

[@StudioTamera]

I love this monochromatic grandma painting so very much! Is she for sale?

[@arslongavitabrevis9032]

You're right. I have the same problems. I'm an amateur, but I've made a lot of progress. Thanks for video

[@PoppinPortraits]

You’re gifted. I have so much painting equipment and tools yet I can’t drop my charcoal twigs to pick up a brush.

[@faribabayliss6765]

You are the best teacher. Thank you

[@paintcoach]

Thank you! 😃

[@rachelscottart6908]

Really really helpful; portraits are so hard to get right, especially in colour - thank you!

[@nikkiswenson54]

I love the arbitrary color exercise...I will try that! Cool!😎🤓🥸😎🤩

[@Tearial311]

Squinting at your picture was a huge pointer for me!! I never thought about it, just more focused on getting it right instead of the getting that soft blend first

[@PoppinPortraits]

I love monochrome effect, I often use it to increase the effect of the portrait! ❤

[@bluegypsydoll]

This is helpful. Your explanation and tiny points like squint ur eyes to see the main values ❤ helped alot an im not a spring chicken 😂 🙌🏼 thanks

[@Antonio-id9ld]

i usually use the posterize on photoshop for value painting

[@rosanneborst7907]

Thanks for your advice Chris! I was wondering if you could do a horse painting in your patreon? I would love that.

[@br__o__n]

I would love to see some acrylic paintings

[@sharit7970]

Excellent content...thanks for posting!

[@paintcoach]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sonjachisnall]

Really good advice, was going to subscribe but realised I already am whoops! The best thing my high school art teacher taught me was don't be afraid to go darker (i.e. leaving stuff on the table).

[@redangrybird7564]

Thanks Chris, you hit the nail on the head 😲👍

[@shaunwilliams4950]

I like the way you word things where I can comfortably follow along and understand. I think most of my trouble comes from jumping into the little things too fast. Especially on clothing. I always want to precisely make little tiny details in fabric and lace patterns and I get stuck and frustrated.

[@kermit3194]

Thanks for another amazing video!

[@paintcoach]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@40bdg]

Guilty! I am one of those who tends to get my brights too bright (white)....it's a struggle for sure. Love the tips of painting a black and white, and also the arbitrary color one. Will have to try both of those. Do you have any tips for painting a color portrait from a black and white photo? That would be really helpful too!! Thanks so much Chris!

[@intheweeds232]

i love this channel. your instruction and analysis are top shelf!

[@beedeeuniko]

Hey Chris, could you also cover up areas and match one value after the next to free yourself from values influencing each other and falling victim to subtle optical illusions?

[@claygreen4723]

You should do a video using the Zorn palette to help with value studies. It's amazing how so much can be done with so little.

[@kallisto1111]

Ok! OK! I'm going 😅 As always - Inspirational. TY 👋

[@MarcLaisneARTVenture]

Very good content man

[@Impulseartworks]

Where do you find your reference material? Love the video ❤🎉

[@kailyjamessokame.6028]

You got me at 1:16ish... Thank you

[@tristangirton3659]

Can you show how to paint in black and white while looking at something in color?

[@vibez1089]

Hi I got a question I have a big problem with transparency of glass in oil painting please make a tutorial on this please.

[@karinmitschang9734]

Couldn't agree more, great video

[@m.g.4830]

I think Chris found a mine full of gold because he just keeps giving it out

[@ЕленаПетрова-н5р]

You have just clarified why i thought kids are harder to paint than adults

[@bomb2squad204]

So helpful! Thanks!

[@csabo1725]

Great tips! Here's a tip for you. There is no X in the word especially.

[@artfolio3586]

This is just awesome ❤️

[@daddraws8137]

Hi love your channel mate , sorry to squeeze more info out of you but with the mono portrait should I go through and paint strictly dark to light? Thanks in advance. Ps I’m fairly new to painting in case this is common knowledge 👍🏻

[@paintcoach]

In general dark to light is best but you will have to bounce back and forth

[@MarcelineGz]

Great video!

[@paintcoach]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mn5900]

Thank you for the info. What do you mean by pushing and pulling? Ive heard it a lot but i dont understand. In my experience (still learning) i cant really put many layers on and especially not dark on light

[@ajf369]

Do you ever paint in acrylic?

[@Joekatbetances]

Value do the job and color. Takes the credit

[@drakecummings7805]

incredible, as usual

[@paintcoach]

Wow, thank you!

[@PHeMoX]

Imagine entering an AA meeting and revealing you have a 'value problem' LOL. You're definitely right though, the hardest part to get right and to show the real form of a likeness, is definitely in the values. I have a tendency of creating a contrast that's too strong, resulting in an older looking version of who I am painting. So, definitely need to triple check values a lot.

[@angelruizrisueno2729]

POR FAVOR SUBTITULA EN ESPAÑOL, GRACIAS. BRAVO 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mikenino3172]

Not bad yull get better more realistic practice is good.

[@sumeethirey6739]

Cohesivity is all he talked about

[@annaloph]

🎨⭐👨‍🎨👏

[@thisisloop]

Do you ever draw from imagination?

[@nsuarez]

I despise Google and their arrogance.