Trouble finishing a painting - what to do when inspiration dries up ✅✅

[@PaulRansonArt]

Want to see another palette knife painting ? Heres one you you need to watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3qqhpx-mrmYe5o

[@PaulRansonArt]

Painting can be a struggle sometimes. Hopefully my tutorial will help you overcome a few of the hurdles we face. Your support for my channel is much appreciated. Happy Painting People 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@keneit]

It is a bit of a relief to see that even such an amazing artist like you has to go trough such normal problems which everybody knows. Your painting turned out beautiful! 😊

[@PaulRansonArt]

Well said! I think its far more helpful to see the pickle a seasoned artist can get into, than to watch an edited version where the trials and challenges have been removed. Whats the fun in that 😂. Thank you, i'm pleased with the finished painting too. But as any artist will tell 'there's room for improvement'. Happy painting 😃😃

[@HeemaArt]

The depth to the forest looks amazing. Absolutely gorgeous and magical work. Beautiful sharing, Paul. Love this one. 🥰❤

[@PaulRansonArt]

Many thanks Heema. I'm sure to do more of this style of painting in the future so I'm pleased you like it. Love your halloween pumpkin painting with pens and pencils. 😍

[@HeemaArt]

@@PaulRansonArt Many thanks Paul. Glad you liked the work. ❤

[@kevinklaas776]

The depth you achieved with your undercoat is simply amazing. Thank you for your tutorials!!!

[@PaulRansonArt]

You are so welcome Kevin. Its a neat effect to create depth and distance in a painting. One of the main reasons why I like to use textured undercoats 😃😃

[@AnnieTroe]

Those soft blends on top of the sponge texture are wonderful!! Well done! Always love your value shifts. Thanks for sharing with us 👋❤️

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thanks so much 😊Annie. I'm adicted to sponge underpaintings. They make amazing backgrounds possible with just a few simple colours. 😃

[@shahrukhdetho]

Thank brother... For being here for us 😊

[@PaulRansonArt]

Always welcome 😃😃

[@DTartdrawing]

Your drawing instructions are very thorough and detailed! Wonderful painting!❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@KarlEBrand]

Simply magnificent! I had to watch this several times! What’s amazing is that you give SO many great tips! The “light” touch’s and the mixing of your paints takes everything to the next level! Many of the commenter’s hit the nail on the head! Magnificent Paul! THANK YOU!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you Karl. I'm as delighted to read your comments ( and others ) as I am with the painting. Giving away as much information as possible brings me a lot of pleasure. So keep on enjoying the videos. Best wishes Paul 😎😎😎😎

[@robertboyce7016]

Just a fantatic painting, Mr Ranson. Thank you so much for your tutorial, And your time sir.

[@PaulRansonArt]

You are very welcome. Since Covid closed down my classes I've really enjoyed making videos to reach a bigger audience. 😃😃

[@robinruby3156]

Just gorgeous! Thank you Paul for yet another amazing experience.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it Robyn. I do try and drop in a few of my own paintings amongst the Bob re worked paintings just for fun! 😎

[@RusticatedArt]

This was amazing Paul!! You always make it look like anyone could just pick up a brush or palette knife and paint a masterpiece!! You're an awesome teacher my friend!!😊Robbie

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Robbie. Thank you for your glowing comments. I'm delighted that my videos are hitting the spot. I've been enjoying your art trail videos and visits to to the museum very much. Keep up the goodwork @rusticated-art 😃

[@robinruby3156]

The good news is I finally received my Bob Ross basecoat value pack!! And I think this particular piece will need to be my next attempt. Thanks again Paul!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Sounds great! -Have a super weekend - Paul 😃😎

[@hughtempleton8640]

Absolutely beautiful painting, paul ❤

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much 😀Hugh. This was inspired by a walk along a riverbank. I turned and the light through the trees was so bright I had to take a photograph. I hope you get to capture this in your own art - Paul 😃😎

[@BlancaVarguesArt]

Very beautiful painting, so nice😍😍

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much 😀Blanca 🥰

[@robinruby3156]

I just can’t stop watching you paint this remarkable setting. Can’t wait to give it a go. But, just like all of your tutorials, I’ll have to look at it about half dozen times just to get the gist and another half dozen to try and paint along. I’ve chosen this one for my first attempt at oil painting.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Robin - exercising your memory muscle is vital. I learned so much just watching endless Bob videos. Eventually it became an automatic response that allowed me to think more about the painting and less about the mechanical aspect. Enjoy the journey and don't be surprised if it ends in a different place to mine! Happy Painting - Paul 😃😎

[@sharpmountaingames9303]

Paul, I always appreciate your honesty. And a second and third pass is often a great idea. I try to take things to completion, even when I'm at the despair point. Figure if nothing else, it's important practice.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Great tip! I used to pull up early when a painting started to go wrong. Later I too descoved the value in continuing if only to work out what went wrong and the way to fix it. Now when a painting gets in a pickle I can spot the pending mistake ahead of time and start formulating the repair as I go. It makes painting a whole lot more fun. Happy Painting - Paul 😃😎

[@tezoodle]

Absolutely brilliant vid Paul ... enchanting to watch, and then the nail biting moments towards the end when your inspiration dried up🎻and then taa-daa 🎉 beauty and confidence was restored. Wonderful Paul, thank you 😊

[@PaulRansonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it 😍

[@watercolorswithmary5794]

You are so talented Paul! it's always a pleasure to watch you paint and listen to your thoughts and tips :)

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much 😀mary your very kind. Hope I can make more videos soon. Just finished watching your latest videos. I was a bit confused and though you had taken down som may videos. Then realised you had two channels - silly me 😘😘

[@acaccholi]

Very nice painting Paul! Great composition. I will give this one a try!😊

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much 😀Andy. Please do give it a go. Its a super technique and one that produces great misty backgrounds. 🤩

[@robinruby3156]

Thank you, thank you Paul!!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you Robin 😃😎

[@pabitramohangayan1482]

Beautiful painting Sir ❤️

[@PaulRansonArt]

Many many thanks for your kind words 🙏🙏

[@robinruby3156]

Thanks for understanding. And… until next time, “happy painting”.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Your very welcome Robin. Have a great week too. 😃😎

[@artworld9799]

I very much like your amazing work! And when the painting was black and white,I expected that !! Regards🎨👍🏻

[@artworld9799]

Like 54, 🔔👈🏼👈🏼👈🏼💚💙❤🙏

[@PaulRansonArt]

thank you 😃

[@BlancaVarguesArt]

simply magic

[@PaulRansonArt]

It was quite a lovely painting almost all the way through. I enjoyed painting this so I hope you'll have a go too. 😍

[@robinruby3156]

One thing I forgot to buy was Turpinoid or mineral spirits to clean between colors. I know that you use water based paints, which I wasn’t aware of before purchasing the oil paints. But I’m having a blast waiting for products by re-watching your tutorials. Thanks again Paul for all of the inspiration you’ve given me.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Robin - I actually use Bob Ross oils which are not water mixable. So you will need some odourless thinners for oil paints. Water mixable oils can be washed away with soap and water. BTW, I rarely wash my brushes between colours. It causes all sorts of issues - a damp brush can ruin a painting in a heart beat! If I do need to wash brush I usually have a second dry brush to take its place. Hope your first venture goes well. We'll have a peek at it later no doubt! best wishes Paul 😃😃😎😎

[@ramyperez5803]

Eres fantastico como pintor y muy simpatico

[@PaulRansonArt]

Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras. 😍😎

[@ramyperez5803]

@@PaulRansonArt Sigue así, yo aprendo mucho contigo

[@robinruby3156]

Thanks!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you Robin. A cup of joe is all I need to power my channel .... and my brain - Have a great week - Paul 😎

[@MrBenchy69]

I really enjoy your paintings. I try to paint some of your paintings but only get somewhat close to painting the pictures but come up short. I started paint with acrylics in april this year but have alot to learn. Your a professional artist but I will keep learning Thanks for showing us all

[@PaulRansonArt]

Well thats so nice to hear your getting going with your art. Just remember I'm still a beginner somedays so were on the same path. I might be just a little further along. Also I use oils which work very differently to acrylics. You'll have to adapt my technique and make your own style as you go. But its all possible - just keep having fun. 😃

[@MrBenchy69]

@@PaulRansonArt Thank you for replying and I enjoy your skill and taking the time to reply. I just retired in april or semi retired. They keep calling me back lol I enjoy painting and I do relief wood carving so I keep busy. Take care and You do great work so I keep returning to your style of painting and enjoy it Thank You

[@robinruby3156]

Well, what have I learned today? The reason why you assemble the paints on the pallet the way you do. Done properly, one can skip cross contamination of colors. Does that sound about right? I’ve nearly completed my first oil painting and to be perfectly honest, it’s amazing! All thanks to your excellent tutorials Paul. Reaching for the coffee pot! 😂

[@PaulRansonArt]

That's great news 😄 No need for the coffee top up. It's enough to know you're pleased with the painting 😅 And yes the paints are set out to reduce the chance of a pickle 😊 p.s. The Yt grab takes about 40% so please spend your hard earned on new supplies😅

[@Cheryl1990]

Paul, I am so inspired by your videos. I love your style of painting. The painting looks very difficult but you make it simple with your step-by-step explanation and demonstration. Please keep producing your lovely videos. As another person stated previously, your paintings are realistic with a bit of magic in them. (P.S. Is a biro a pen?)

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much 😀Cheryl. Yes a biro is a ball point pen ( I was showing my age 🤗) I hope all my paintings have a little magic in them too. As long as lovely folk like yourself enjoy them I'll keep making them. 🥰🥰

[@robinruby3156]

Oh, I’m so sorry Paul. I don’t even know where I read that. Such a dolt! Thank you for the information on what to use. Once I get the thinner I’ve ordered, I can begin my next masterpiece as BR says. 😂

[@PaulRansonArt]

It's okay Robin. If your researching a bunch of information its easy to attach the wrong bit to the wrong technique. I do it a lot! 😃😎

[@bradb5225]

Hey Paul love your videos so thank you! I have a question. After you took a break and came back, did you put anything on your canvas? Or did you paint right over the dry paint?

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Brad- great question. I painted the last section on a dry ( or drying ) canvas. As I didn't need to blend the paint it was easy to apply the underpaint as I would usually. TBH, most of my paintings are filmed over two or more days. I just make sure I do the stages that involve blending. Like skies or reflections etc. Hope this helps 😃😎

[@Robin-son-a]

I'm going through your channel doing the same paintings following your tutorials, but in acrylics, I've done 3 of them so far. Are you on other social media where I can post you a picture? Thanks for the tutorials btw, very clear and made easy for a beginner like me.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Robin - found your photo on my FB messenger. Looks super 😍 So please your able to follow and create your own version. Keep on watching and happy painting. - Paul

[@Robin-son-a]

@@PaulRansonArt thanks Paul, today I've done another one, the blue seascape with the moon and clouds, I used acrylic retarder as medium and it ran pretty smoothly. Will post it in the correct post in FB. Next is your Northern lights painting.

[@williamsavage6301]

What is "Biro," no luck looking for it on the interweb.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi William - I'm showing my age 😃 a Biro is a ball point pen like the one that leaks in your shirt pocket 😄

[@artworld9799]

Please make a black and white work 😭😭

[@PaulRansonArt]

Great idea. I think a monochrome painting would work well. Did you see this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpnRc5-AiZ6ZfJY Its Black and white - the colour stage is optional 😄

[@robinruby3156]

I’m afraid I can’t stop making coffee. But if it makes you uncomfortable, maybe I’ll switch to decaf. 😊

[@PaulRansonArt]

No problem Robin. Just don't want you to run out of coffee for your own cups. Your a good pal for thinking of me. Here's to the next paintings for both of us! 😃😃😎😎

[@robinruby3156]

Thanks!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Robin - wow my coffee cup is full to the brim and beyond! Youre a star and a great supporter. 😃

[@robinruby3156]

Thanks!

[@PaulRansonArt]

You bet! Thanks Robin😃😎