Turning photos into dramatic paintings | 37 Chevy Coupe

[@PaulRansonArt]

** UPDATE ** - Thanks John Covert for identifying my 'Old Timer' as a 1937 Chevrolet Coupe - They're all amazing icons of an era long past 😎😎

[@lindagibas4778]

Who ever thought an old rusty car could be so beautiful!!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Having owned a few bangers in my time I've grown to like the look of a well used motor. That and I can't afford a swanky car 😍😎

[@AnnieTroe]

Hey Paul! So fun that we can share tips here on you tube 🎉❤ Thank you for the shout out, LOVE you rusty car!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Annie - Sharing is caring! Have a great week and 'see you' soon 🥰🥰

[@dalebabcock722]

I bet you would do a great job on a whitetail deer scene

[@PaulRansonArt]

Definitly a good idea. I like adding a little extra here and there so maybe an addition to a future painting tutorial 😎😉

[@dalebabcock722]

@PaulRansonArt I'll be looking forward to it, Paul.

[@Metalgods74]

Can't wait to get home from vaca and catch up on the videos from these past two weeks!! They look amazing. Need my comfy chair at home though 👍🏻

[@PaulRansonArt]

Yay! Thank you! Pleanty of time for that. Just have a nice holiday and a safe trip home. 😎

[@gregorystannard1652]

Great one! I have my first painting request and this was just what I needed to point me in the right direction!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Perfect .. the reason I make tutorials. Hope it turns out great for you. 😎

[@ff0036]

I’ve been looking fwd to watching this one since you first announced it.. Absolutely amazing! Great Job!!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Awesome! Thank you! I enjoyed painting this so much I'm sure I'll do more😎

[@PaintingWithYovette]

Guys will love this Paul. Relly like how the rusty background makes the whole mood of the painting. Great job my friend. ❤

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hey Yovette - old rusty cars have been a feature of my life! If I get a new one I won't know what to do! 😂😍🥰

[@robynplummerpainting]

Hello Paul! 👋🏼 What fun to watch this painting come together! Loved the way you captured the patina of the coupe. I especially enjoyed the last bit of highlights to the grass to help the sky behind, glow. That gave it such a pop. 💖 As always, you have so many lovely tricks to help an artist conquer their painting. Keep it up, it so encouraging. Hope all is well and a good week is in the making. Back to work I go. 🙃 Big Hugs to all. 🥰

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Robyn and the gang - yes a fun painting and a lot of different styles too. I have a nice painting next. The problem is it's still in my head😂 Have a great start back to work. Hope it's not too taxing. Look forward to seeing more paintings on your fab channel @robynplummerpainting 🥰🥰Big hugs back to all 😍😎

[@daskatzen4145]

Love it! My favorite painting from you so far. Great job and keep up the awesome videos.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much 😀 Its a painting I didn't want to end. Hope you get to paint one too. 😉😋

[@juliestropp4713]

This was so awesome to watch! It looked amazing!! You gave some great tips too! Thank you, Paul!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it Julie. I could have spent another week playing with this and really gone to town on the details 😍😎

[@BigBangThief]

I love this. 🧡

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you it ws a fun project. I might do another scene like this soon - Paul 😃😍😎

[@Cheryl1990]

This painting and the tutorial are fantastic! The subject, background and colors are phenomenal. I always plan to paint from your latest video but then you produce another tutorial a couple days later with excellent tips and I want to do that one! Too many beautiful paintings to choose from. 😹 lol Thank you Paul.😊 Can't wait to see how you will outdo this painting. Talk about putting pressure on you. Haha.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Cheryl - ahhh yes I hadn't though of that. What will I do? Minimalist maybe .. a red dot on a sea of white Or maybe a black canvas with two green dots called 'black cat in a coal cellar chasing a black pudding' Lest see if I can find a photo for reference 😂🤣🥰😎 Arty hugs as always

[@Cheryl1990]

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[@hughtempleton8640]

Wow I love this painting, paul . ❤ absolutely amazing painting technique .❤

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much 😀 Hugh. I'm a big fan of the dry brush technique. It's a nice slow progressive way to build a painting. Its easy to fix too! I'll make some more this year 😎

[@jackcasement2892]

Terrific Paul. One of your best. You just keep getting better and better. And lots of wonderful tips. You also followed some of the old masters, who also traced their images or used the camera obscura

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hey Jack - thank you for stopping by. Yes, this was a super painting and not the last old nail I'm going to paint I'm sure. The old masters taught us a thing or two and we can lean a lot from them. There's something appealing about it that some digital art just dosn't have. 😎

[@sylvia2553]

I really enjoyed watching this painting Paul, it turned out smashing, I think the car needs more than an M.O.T lol and the cat flap is always fun to hear 🐱🐈🐶

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Sylvia - yes the babies keep me on my toes. I can't tell how many times I have to re record the voice overs! 😂 As for the MOT - I used to work as an MOT vehicle tester many moons ago. I can tell you some hair raising tails. Might explain where my locks have gone 😂🤣😎

[@sylvia2553]

@PaulRansonArt Paul the cat flap sound affects and when you make a blooper recording your voice over add to the fun, glad your not doing MOTs anymore ,how would beginners like me cope without your beautiful paintings ? Your time is very much appreciated🐈🐈‍⬛🐶

[@JayNAmyHiatt]

This is really amazing! I can't wait to try it. I showed my husband and he said "That's good. Oooooooh, that's good"😊 We had an old truck, around this age, on the farm that I grew up on. It was originally red but the rust took over. We'd use it sometimes to go check on the cows, when we didn't feel like saddling up the horses. The seat was bare springs and the brakes didn't work so you had to plan ahead, when you wanted to stop, and coast until it stopped moving. Unfortunately, my stepdad didn't plan well, once, and it ended up in the canal. That was the end of driving our truck😜

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Amy - sorry my message notifications are running slow - I'm delighted to hear this old car has inspired you to take a step back in time. Yes, give it a try. Its a super fun scene you can adapt to be more personal - Love to all on the farm😍😍😎😎 @@JayNAmyHiatt

[@tmathis5931]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️ so detailed and stunning. I love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your talent

[@PaulRansonArt]

You are so welcome. It was just a super painting to do and it won't be the last of them. 😎

[@robinruby3156]

Wow! This was amazing. Thank you Paul.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Now this is a fun way to paint. Its quite a slow process which gives you time to sit back and relax. Its one of my most favourite techniques for wildlife, portraits or even cars! 😍😎

[@jakes9708]

That turned out very good.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you. I really like this painting too.😎

[@SRTW67]

Hi Paul, as I watched this video I thought to myself that you have created a completely amazing piece- it certainly appears that you really had a wonderful week creating this! It is obvious you put so much love and joy into this. It is super cool, fun and like nothing I’ve ever seen before! Combining several photos, this painting takes on both nostalgia and the promise of a beautiful new day as the antique car rests bathed in glorious sunbeams! It’s a painting that has such life even with the old car in its final resting place. That car has been many places and has plenty of stories to tell… I really appreciate the new ways to make sunshine look so alive. I’m going to be using this painting for many top tips- I learned some new ideas for not just one idea for a scene but several. I finally know how to make my sea oats sparkle! Or my fall pumpkin patch wake up! It’s ingenious to paint one painting that shows multilayered colors, shapes and possibilities for new ideas! Whenever I get cold or down I will look at this painting that speaks to me and says “wake up! Life brings renewal to the heart no matter how long the days of youth have passed by!” Love this so very much. This video is so uplifting. It could be a great one for anyone who is feeling down, to get cheery again. 🤗🤗🤗💖💖💖

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thanks Stephanie - my painting definitly touched your poetic side me thinks! I'll be going back to my roots for the next one. Is that a clue? 🥰 Hugs as always - Paul

[@SRTW67]

@@PaulRansonArt I actually do like to write poetry! ☺️ add hints to your clues

[@salvadorbarragan514]

Very well done and you did a very nice touch on it

[@PaulRansonArt]

Glad you liked it! One of my favourite poaintings so far for the channel😍😎

[@oreosryumme]

Incredible

[@PaulRansonArt]

I really appreciate your feedback! It means a lot to me that you enjoyed it!😃😍😎

[@srm8866]

Remarkable!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thanks Steve 😃😎

[@irenemorrison2728]

Amazing!! Like magic ❤

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much! And for my next trick .... tune in this Sunday 6.00pm (GMT) 🥰🥰

[@Angel-kc1cr]

Hi Paul, firstly thank you for replying to the last comment and questions, they are very helpful. This oil painting is beautiful and different, which makes it special. I like how it goes step by step. It is incredibly accurate and easy to follow. Although I have one question, can this technique be used for portraits, and do you have any tips for making portraits. Also your video The Enchanted Doorway inspired me to paint my own picture with a similar element, I would like to show it to you sometime, and this picture gives even more ideas and inspiration. As usual the tutorials are: relaxing, relaxed and detailed. I hope for wonderful new pictures and ideas and I wish you happy painting and a relaxed new week.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Angel - I've painted quite a few portraits (human and animals) using this style of painting. Its a very traditional approach and give good accurate results. With portraits use a very pale colour for the outline. Just visible in fact especially if your painting youngsters and folk with fair skin and hair. The outline can be difficult to loose. Jump onto my Insta page and leave a comment and a photo! Have a great week too. I have a new painting in the mix so no time off for me! 😍😎

[@lumateo4534]

Hello what acrylic color did u use for the back ground , i love this painting .. i would like to do a mustang

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi- I used a nice warm colour called Burnt Sienna. Check around for a royalty free image and age it for the painting. Maybe I'll take a brand new model car and give it the old timer look some day. 😉

[@lumateo4534]

Thank u Paul

[@kentburk4493]

Hi Paul what color was your acrylic base coat?

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Kent - I went with a Burnt Sienna colour in the end. Both tubes were labeled as the same color so there's going to be differences according to brand. 😎😎