6 Things You Should Know Before You Start Oil Painting!

[@DariaCallie]

Oil painting takes time - so true! So many great points in this video

[@drewgarcia9823]

Omg daria callie😍😍😍

[@waddellwebisodes]

Thanks so much Daria!! I'm a huge fan of your work and channel. Thanks!!

[@cvekris8177]

This is an issue with YT videos. even on your videos, we have impression that you are achieving a painting in very short time (even if you accelerate the motion), and once we have spent one hour on an eye, we feel guilty and switch to another part...Thanks to Steve and You for bringing truth.

[@LydiaMay]

Man. You’re the best! I follow you on IG as well. The lighting tip helps! I’m binge watching your tutorials right now. Thank you for your time and expertise and for creating these free UNBELIEVABLE lessons! 🙏🙏🙏🎨💕

[@BabciCathy]

I stumbled on this video as I was getting ready to try to "save" a portrait I'm doing of a child. You probably saved me from yet another frustrating afternoon of painting. I will take your 6 pieces of advice, one at a time and learn properly. Why wouldn't I? Look at your beautiful paintings! THANK YOU!

[@toddtyrrell]

I heard in a film about being a sniper shooting a rifle, "slow is smooth, smooth is fast". Thanks for the advice Scott, very much.

[@waddellwebisodes]

Ah, that's an interesting and applicable phrase! Thanks for sharing Todd!

[@velmcnamara3607]

I have just discovered you Scott. I have been attending classes in painting with oils for nearly 10 years and they way you teach has taught me so much more than I have absorbed over those years. Your detailed explanations really helps the information sink in because it makes sense. THANK YOU Scott. I will treasure your videos and also share your videos with my art colleagues.

[@leslieburke3717]

Thank you for breaking value , hue and chroma down clearly :)

[@waddellwebisodes]

You're welcome! It's something I usually go through too quickly so thought it might help to break it down this way. Thanks for the comment!

[@elizabethshannon24]

Love the way you explain things - you don't waffle, you get to the point. Thank you so very much. Keep going, please. Thanks

[@daniahamweih5929]

Thank god your lessons exist!

[@waddellwebisodes]

Thanks Dania!

[@anaksunamun1888]

This was a very valuable video and calmed me down. I thank you sir.

[@redangrybird7564]

This KZbin channel is one of the best regarding oil painting, I wonder why it doesn't have more subscribers. 🤔 Thank you Scott for making your knowledge available to us, simple mortals.

[@StrawberryLegacy]

The footage from that bigger painting is so gorgeous! Now I wish you didn't only show and discuss your portraits online, that drapery is to die for 💙

[@cristinafernandez2169]

Thank you for your great advice and kind support. You not just a great artist but a wonderful person.

[@MarijaKarma]

Thank you so much for this and more like this videos. You are the best realistic painter i have ever seen. Thanks for sharing your skil with us.

[@lovebaltazar4610]

You are a Godsent, thank you for your informative hard work!

[@normananinao6453]

your paintings are stunning and inspiring

[@lolarules.62]

i've bought many of your tutorials and learned a lot. thank you scott.

[@juliebrims4771]

Thankyou thankyou for the reality check! More! Give me more!

[@waddellwebisodes]

Ha, thanks Julie!

[@brianphillips474]

You are blowing my mind. This is going to completely change the way I have been painting but I am ready. Here we go. Thanks

[@_monetincelle_]

I want to be as good as you when I grow up! Thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge and talent to the world. I’m learning so much thanks to your KZbin and Patreon.

[@armandosrd.l9610]

Very good Tips Scott. Thank you!

[@noelkin1968]

Your style is very different than my but I like to learn different things too, I think blending too much is not good for the luminosity and color, many grandmasters never blended his portraits. Oil Painting is not easy but I love it. Greetings!! 🎨

[@waddellwebisodes]

Thanks! Yeah, there are so many styles and great ways to paint. I go with works for me personally but I'm a big fan of many different approaches. Paintings that aren't blended do retain a certain purity to the color of each stroke. But, I've found there are ways to blend and retain that luminosity. Comes down to doing it in more discrete areas with clean brushes so you don't over blend large areas and muddy the color.

[@noelkin1968]

@@waddellwebisodes Yes, every person has his own style, good you find a solution to that. Your work is excelent anyway, blending is my weak point and also I try to be minimalistic on that

[@josesuarez6252]

Muy buenos tus comentarios y tus trabajos excelentes,!!!!

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

Scott, you are an amazing artist. Without these guidelines it is more likely the final painting will fail. Taking the necessary time and working one area at a time is so important! I agree with you and I thank you for reassuring the fact that working step by step and with patience you will accomplish great results. Your guidelines are right on target. My first portrait took me 70 hours and I still feel I could have accomplished even more. It is never too late to continue painting the right way. It can be overwhelming at times. It depends on how dedicated you are to continue painting. I always like to begin a painting with a good drawing and yes, planning is the key! Great job Scott! Thanks again for these great guidelines! Blessings and take care. One question: what is the best way to o you drawing once you have transferred it to the canvas? Thanks again!

[@waddellwebisodes]

Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment Crisalida!! Looking back on all the years of painting and struggles, these points are what stood out to me most. Thanks again for the comment, I appreciate it!

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

You are welcome Scott! Your videos are a great tool for me and others as well. I appreciate your time, effort and dedication. Blessings.

[@LizGridleyArtist]

Awesome to chuck all the terms in an easy video like this ❤️ Chroma is still my fave

[@waddellwebisodes]

Ha, thanks Liz!

[@kessiepatt8279]

Yes ,what he's saying is so true.

[@kavithajaikumar9635]

Thank you 😇 very useful tips 👍

[@waddellwebisodes]

Good to hear, thanks!!

[@va11ah16]

This video really helped me realize a lot of my problems. Thanks, Scott.

[@AndyDePooter_Art]

Excellent advice! Also very reassuring to hear it takes time. I've also fallen into the trap of watching too many time-lapses, be it digital or traditional paintings, even though I've made some myself! It can really warp your expectations.

[@rasmi363]

Thank you for this video. I thought I painted extremely slow, your sharing is encouraging.

[@yibuseato]

Thank you! I am a beginner and it has been so frustrating & discouraging. Love your channel- I am so grateful I found it!!!! ☮️💟

[@ericmcdowell5762]

My first painting I did, was a "replica" of Van Gogh's "The Sower", which I decided to do as a "Christmas exchange gift" within our family. When it was unwrapped at Christmas, one of my other sister-in-laws asked if was a "paint by number", as Van Gogh's paintings are very "impressionist looking", ... and she was surprised when she said that I did it the way I did, ... as I had someone create a frame for me, put on the canvas, put down gesso, etc. I had to tell her no, that I used a picture from a church bulletin, and replicated it from there with oil paint. That painting is currently in my possession, as the person I had given it to, years later, decided it "didn't go with their new home", and the decor that she had bought to go in the house (which I thought was in poor taste, compared to my painting), ... and she just didn't want to give it away, and thought I would want it back. So, I bought a real nice golden frame for it from "Hobby Lobby", and it hangs proudly in my dining room right now. If I could attach a photo of it to this comment, I would, for all to see.

[@LoriArt824]

Great info Scott! Love the way you break things down.. I have a question - I often hear that its important to incorporate some of the background color into the portrait….and that the background color can alter the way we see the skin tones …what are your thoughts on that & how do I handle that when painting one part at a time..with background added last? I always struggle with figuring out what color to paint the background too! Would love a video that speaks to that. Thanks as always for great content!,

[@vandalla-pg1nv]

Amazing content, really clear and helpful. Thanks man 👍

[@waddellwebisodes]

Of course! Thanks so much for the comment!

[@enriquemejia6226]

Thaink you sir good idea artwork painting,😇 godbless

[@terrywarfel9126]

This was awesome! I'm glad I came across it.

[@plantagenant]

I've painted in quite a few mediums from Watercolour to Egg tempera and Oil , but I find Acrylic the hardest paint to use.

[@williamsoaresdossantos3546]

Thank you very much for your tips!!!

[@StrawberryLegacy]

So many good tips 🥺 Thank you again for sharing your knowledge

[@anouar_essefiani]

Thank you so much for this channel, it's so true ! that oil painting takes time !

[@toddprince9899]

Great explanation and lesson!

[@waddellwebisodes]

Thanks Todd!

[@williamjonas4013]

A DISPLAY OF EXCELLENCE

[@mathieuvart]

Thanks man for this video. I had oil painting courses and I wanted to make a masterpiece with my first painting and after a while I did not enjoy the process... I'll keep your tips to enjoy learning this medium.

[@shahzadqurashi7728]

Wonderful

[@waddellwebisodes]

Thank you Shahzad!

[@shahzadqurashi7728]

@@waddellwebisodes welcome sir , i found ur lessons so helpful , god bless!

[@rogermanley9017]

Hello. I really appreciate your channel and all of the wonderful information on it. Thanks, again.

[@luismelendez1998]

Your channel has been a great discovery for me. I love your color palette and it would be great if you included subtitles to your videos. Greetings from Mexico.

[@gregorythomas4366]

I needed to hear this!!!

[@yadergarcia9737]

GRANDIOSO SCOTT

[@waddellwebisodes]

Thanks Yader!

[@ganesanvani6021]

Great

[@fortheloveofart82]

How do you get the smooth edges all parts of your paintings seem to blend together so well

[@GONZALEZ1974]

✔ Thanks

[@waddellwebisodes]

Thanks Roberto!

[@tilliefowler7963]

Love your style and teaching! Would you recommend the brushes you use? Thanks!

[@soniadegarcia2596]

Excellent

[@harvindersingh-nx4qb]

Hello Sir, nice information! When we start underpainting, can we use white colour with raw umber or burnt umber for light and shadow or only single color....

[@waddellwebisodes]

Oh, yes, you can use multiple colors. I have done very monochromatic underpaintings and that can work. But now, I use my full palette of colors, including white. I just thin the paint with solvent so it's not too thick. Thanks for the question!

[@harvindersingh-nx4qb]

Thankyou so much sir.....

[@lindacarrasco4070]

Awesome video. Learned so much

[@becominganartist8321]

thank you!

[@leastan6608]

Bro you're so underated

[@erikdolnack2737]

VERY useful advice here! GREAT video! *****

[@godiejosef3788]

Wow great

[@ارضغريبه]

Very good👍 I like you work

[@waddellwebisodes]

Thanks so much!

[@rcshahi4524]

u r great artist 👏👏👏👍

[@waddellwebisodes]

Thanks!!

[@purumandavkararts1603]

Great information sir I want to ask you that while mixing skin tone should we use chrome yellow hue or yellow occure and how to mix raw umber colour if we don't have that shade

[@Lupus200378]

Very helpful video. Thank for You

[@miguelvegas4417]

Do you use any kind of medium to make your paint easier to apply and blend?

[@drewgarcia9823]

Thanks for this😍

[@waddellwebisodes]

Of course! Thanks for the comment!

[@drewgarcia9823]

@@waddellwebisodes sir i am big fan of yours ..your my inspiration😍😍

[@KGCA2]

Great video

[@waddellwebisodes]

Thank you Karolis!

[@timcat61]

Fantastic advice!

[@IowaMan]

do you gesso your own canvas? if so what kind of gesso do you recommend?

[@mirad6894]

Awesome video, thank you very much

[@whiteblossom4077]

Great advice thank you u i do have u dvds but have a Problem With paint sticking to canvas u paint seem soft n not oily shiny But matt n easy to blend do u use solvent?? N Brand if those round brushes u use ?? Thks

[@anilkatta2283]

What is Hue & Croma ?

[@art-levanartsgeorgia8259]

You paint well, I am from Georgia

[@waddellwebisodes]

Thanks!!

[@dogwalkerintivon]

You are amazing

[@mediaharlot]

Would it be possible to add auto-captioning for this and other videos?

[@00lindzey]

Your videos are a great help. Thank you for tips you give. I’ve been painting for a while and I get stuck often because I have the imagine in my head of what I want to create but not the skills to bring it to life. I’m still practicing but videos like this definitely will help me get to the goal I’m trying to get too.

[@mathieuvart]

Your tips can be added to digital painting too.

[@daviderigamonti2731]

Bye! I love your paintings and you are very nice! I would like to know if you could publish your videos with the possibility of inserting texts with Italian translation? A thousand thanks...!

[@drawingclasswithkalyan394]

Very nice,thanks for sharing

[@elsar3321]

Love this !

[@enasahmad1257]

U r amazing

[@waddellwebisodes]

Thanks Enas!!

[@wickerpass]

❤️

[@demetrio47]

Uaaaau! muy muy bonito

[@jimgordon4685]

Helpful!

[@udayanganisenevirathna3807]

Wow. Great ♥

[@art-levanartsgeorgia8259]

Please show us the range of colors

[@art-levanartsgeorgia8259]

Please show us the full range of colors

[@waddellwebisodes]

I'll show more of the colors I use in the next video. In the meantime, here's what I usually have on my palette: titanium white, yellow ochre, naples yellow, cad orange, pale rose blush, alizarin crimson, raw umber, and ivory black.

[@byronbuchanan3066]

Every time I paint I hear.... When your day is long And the night, the night is yours alone When you're sure you've had enough Of this life, well hang on Don't let yourself go 'Cause everybody cries Everybody hurts sometimes Sometimes everything is wrong Now it's time to sing along When your day is night alone (hold on, hold on) If you feel like letting go (hold on) If you think you've had too much Of this life, well hang on 'Cause everybody hurts Take comfort in your friends Everybody hurts Don't throw your hand, oh no Don't throw your hand If you feel like you're alone No, no, no, you are not alone If you're on your own in this life The days and nights are long When you think you've had too much Of this life to hang on Well, everybody hurts sometimes Everybody cries Everybody hurts, sometimes And everybody hurts sometimes So hold on, hold on Hold on, hold on, hold on Hold on, hold on, hold on Everybody hurts

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

I don't mess with Oil paints. I use Acrylics with a retardent; Works Excellent. There's no need to ever change. And they even wind up looking LIKE Oil paints. I do Frazzetta--type paintings. Any- thing less is boring to me.

[@ksomaratne9996]

Perpect lesson

[@enasahmad1257]

😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mikecastro2894]

Subtitle spanish ???

[@mikeynyc6857]

My sarcastic brother , you must live in the rotten apple.

[@pedrosilvaferreira2562]

This is, by far, the most inconvenient and less intuitive way to teach oil paint. And you and all oil painting artists know it.

[@1rewd133]

How so?

[@Bellamarcella1212]

I was thinking this myself - there is nothing here about letting the work develop organically or following instinct or intuition. I cannot imagine planning a painting down to the minutia before beginning and plodding through it without changing a single thing. My process if far more intuitive and less linear.

[@kledynk6591]

@@Bellamarcella1212 same, but I'm willing to give this a try : )

[@tiarehenriquezpena2106]

Subtitles pliiis🇨🇱❤️

[@chrisgriffith1573]

Photo real portrait in 30 hours, damn. That is super fast. You are also painting super thin, not doing many glaze as you go- with very dry amounts of paint, that is a very specific style of application.

[@LouisFrancoisArt]

I used to wonder why oil painters finish their paintings in 10 mins

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

...And it doesn't take me "3 hours" just to do an Eye. Goodness, if it took THAT long, I'd have to charge 2,000 bucks for a single portrait, or painting.

[@prichardgs]

Mono Lisa Took a decade-

[@tramontane3239]

Respectfully, I disagree with the notion that oil paint is most difficult to learn. Oil paint is the easiest because of the endless editing the artist can employ. Oil offers all the properties of other paint mediums, opaque, transparent, washes, impasto, modified drying times etc. And, its permanent, unlike charcoal, pastels, water color, ink. Oil offers the greatest range of possibilities for visual problem solving, where as other paint mediums, like water color offer the least. In addition the range of mark making and color choices with oil outpace other paint types. . The range of possibilities is confused with complexity.

[@encuadernacionrenteria5688]

i from argnetine! mi english is bad, i trate understand you! thank your tips. I follow in instagram!!

[@paulbenedetti8869]

Excellent