The Use of Ivory Black in a Monochrome Self-Portrait- Wednesday, Week 51 (27/01/2021)

[@gerryh7895]

Thank you both for the work that you do. I went to university to study fine art, and unfortunately all of my lecturers throughout the 3 years were concept/performance/writing based. I get from you what I wished I got from them - some technical painting insight, but of utmost importance, hearing a painter speak enthusiastically about their journey and their love for their craft is a huge boon. I'm only on week 7 so far but I just wanted to stop by here to say thanks, I'm really learning a lot about painting and I'm sure others are too. Thank you and I wish you both all the best!

[@sasan3196]

Also the life drawings you painted over looked beautiful!

[@duantorruellas716]

Now you're talking about what Ive been working on 👍👍👍 I love the contrast I get working with this limited pallette of just black and white. I'm glad you mentioned Sophie's work as well because like you I think she's gotten to the core of truth when it comes to how we see light and shadow. It started with me years ago as a draftsman working with graphite and charcoal then grissialle painting opened up this door to light and shadow contrast . I'm not opposed to colors but I've learned about optical mixing from the old italian masters and to me the form and contrast has always been dear to me . Many thanks to many painted lives , as you are one of my go videos for great portrait work. Peace profound 🌟

[@lesleyhayes1399]

Love your work but you are way above m head

[@adamm4926]

As a photographer who works mostly in monochrome,I absolutely adore this self portrait. Perfect tones.

[@sasan3196]

Super interesting to see your thought-process here. You once painted this super low contrast, grey selfportrait and recently I tried to paint in that style myself. So this video answers some questions I asked myself when I tried that

[@lauraaguilar1871]

Me encanta oírte, me motivas tanto... Me ayudas a ser menos exigente conmigo. Me encantó eso que dijiste de que" si no sirve no pasa nada mañana pintaremos algo diferente "

[@ajaygustafson471]

“I want to turn that form in space...that’s my bread and butter.” (9:29) ❤️❤️❤️

[@joycebutler3494]

Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and thoughts on color.

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

Wonderful work

[@carltondurkee2158]

Una pequeña pregunta... you seem to often do your initial drawings in colored pencil. Is this just a preference or is there an intention behind this (i.e. it smudges or lifts less than graphite)? As always, thank you so much for everything you share with us! Best regards!:)

[@OurPaintedLives]

Yes! sometimes, especially when I do prime my surface and apply a transparent acrylic binder, I do love the way the water-soluble color pencil bleeds. But I also just like the soft quality of the pencils so I prefer them when drawing :)

[@melodysim849]

Hey I was just wondering what kind of brushes you’re using (the type of hair). Loving the strokes created in your painting! :)

[@OurPaintedLives]

both natural bristles with the round, and synthetic ones with the flats!

[@sheamus328]

Hi Nico, do you plan to shoot in 4k anytime in the near future?

[@royaebrahim2449]

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