Your paintings are amazing. I love the way you've studied how to capture the light. I am a composer/pianist who has an extensive background in classical music. Please visit me at Betsy Grant's Music (or my blog freetospeakblog.blogspot.com) to hear my music on you tube. I welcome your comments.
I absoulutely love this, and all your work, but I was just wondering what techniques you used to get the infused light look? I've been using a mop brush to dab white paint over the edges of the objects with infused light, but it doesn't work well... any tips would be great!
@dlauritzenpainting One technique is described in the video - painting a layer closer to the sky colour first, then a darker layer, the the final layer, working inwards from the edges. Glazing the sky color (not white) over the edges can help too.
hi richard i'd like to ask for advice on any kind of exercise that can help me develop my eye to catch colors in order to increase my speed in getting through the early stages of a painting
Richard, I love your painting and your style of teaching :) I have never painted before but want very much to. I notice you use oils. What kind of paint do you recommend for a beginner? Hope that isn't an impossible question to answer. Thanks.
@mandyinseattle Yeah that is a toughy. I've worked will all mediums and each has it's pros and cons. I think watercolour is exciting but can be finicky with masking detail. I think acrylic is great because it allows a broad range of effects and dries so fast, but it's also hard to paint wet in wet for the same reason. Oils are very forgiving because you can scrape off mistakes and keep fiddling while it's wet, but beginners tend to make mud with them for this same reason. I choose oils.
OMG...this is so amazing...all my friends have seen this video and nobody is telling. Thank you for a most generous gift. I would love you to join my friendship list.
Love your work and mant thanks for this video. Byron Pickering's seascapes have this as well....I think light is probably one of the easiest errors artists can make but you guys have it down perfectly!!!
you mention how you must paint a thin layer so a thicker layer can stick on top without turning muddy.....it seems like the opposite of how bill alexander and bob ross teach, that a thin paint will stick to a thick paint.....could you comment on this please, because i am trying to get away from the dumbing down 30 min effect look in paintings and trying to focus on a little more realism....your style is what im looking for and it is still the wet on wet that i am already familiar with....thanks
Hi, yes I've heard of Bob Ross's method teaching that with the 'Magic white' was it? I haven't tried his technique with that special white paint so I'm sorry I can't comment on it. The methods I use suit my materials and my style. My advice to you is to find an artist you like and learn from what they're doing, but always be searching for your own voice.
@moonlightgarden12am what you are talking about is like what Richard said, you're using the magic white first. I believe he's saying to use a thinner value first then work forward with mid's and darks. If you are trying to use the magic white this won't work and you'll definitely mix mud. The Ross method is alright but not fine art as this is. I've gotten away from it.
Hi Tony. Lean dries faster, Fat slower. Mix both together for an intermediate. To avoid cracking, if you're painting over dried layers, use a lean medium on the first layers and a fat on the final layers. I generally just work wet into wet with an intermediate medium. Called 'classic' medium in the Chroma Archival range. Liquin by Winsor&Newton is similar - dries slightly faster though.
Your work is amazing. Watching your work and hearing you explain, makes me a better painter. Thank you so much! :-)
nkarich 1 week ago
Just got your message regarding a swap. What did you have in mind?
TheBetsyGrant 1 month ago
Your paintings are amazing. I love the way you've studied how to capture the light. I am a composer/pianist who has an extensive background in classical music. Please visit me at Betsy Grant's Music (or my blog freetospeakblog.blogspot.com) to hear my music on you tube. I welcome your comments.
TheBetsyGrant 2 months ago
Beautiful! thanks so much for posting!
fragglesful 6 months ago
lovely! :-)
ForSunny2 6 months ago
I absoulutely love this, and all your work, but I was just wondering what techniques you used to get the infused light look? I've been using a mop brush to dab white paint over the edges of the objects with infused light, but it doesn't work well... any tips would be great!
dlauritzenpainting 8 months ago
@dlauritzenpainting One technique is described in the video - painting a layer closer to the sky colour first, then a darker layer, the the final layer, working inwards from the edges. Glazing the sky color (not white) over the edges can help too.
rvalentinorobinson 8 months ago
Love your work - am saving up for your dvd's
Thanks
louise
louisewin 9 months ago
i would love to see you paint one of these infused light pictures. your amazing
dumbblondebabie101 10 months ago
this was one awesome explanation. it is worth watching and listening to again and again
learningartagain 1 year ago
hi richard i'd like to ask for advice on any kind of exercise that can help me develop my eye to catch colors in order to increase my speed in getting through the early stages of a painting
any quick tips?
islandchild87 1 year ago
Fantastic :)
firuinthehouse 1 year ago
Air isn't transparent. Most peole simply aren't aware of this fact when painting landscapes :)
MillyVanillification 1 year ago
Richard, I love your painting and your style of teaching :) I have never painted before but want very much to. I notice you use oils. What kind of paint do you recommend for a beginner? Hope that isn't an impossible question to answer. Thanks.
mandyinseattle 1 year ago
@mandyinseattle Yeah that is a toughy. I've worked will all mediums and each has it's pros and cons. I think watercolour is exciting but can be finicky with masking detail. I think acrylic is great because it allows a broad range of effects and dries so fast, but it's also hard to paint wet in wet for the same reason. Oils are very forgiving because you can scrape off mistakes and keep fiddling while it's wet, but beginners tend to make mud with them for this same reason. I choose oils.
rvalentinorobinson 1 year ago
Great !
vwonyx 1 year ago
YOU INSPIRE ME RICHARD- GREAT WORK (YOUR TEACHING AS WELL).
iambarisci 1 year ago
@iambarisci :-) thanks buddy.
rvalentinorobinson 1 year ago
Excellent use of video to demonstrate your point. I particularly liked the contrast between the on-site vs studio version.
shovland 1 year ago
Excellent use of video to demonstrate your point.
shovland 1 year ago
u paint like a master
beautiful paintings
and thanks for this video
diango73 1 year ago
Thank you! Just what I needed....what a blessing!
from Thousand Oaks, CA
Cordeliadog 1 year ago
Your good but I'm like bob Ross
I'm the best in the world hands down
ferrarimike23 1 year ago
Great work Richard !
gringodeltoro1 1 year ago
OMG...this is so amazing...all my friends have seen this video and nobody is telling. Thank you for a most generous gift. I would love you to join my friendship list.
sarahfin2468 1 year ago
holy sheeeit!! nice stuff
Lucidmammoth 2 years ago
Absolutely wonderful!
lilianamaya 2 years ago
Absolutely beautiful.
jisfruit 2 years ago
awesome, very informative.
hodown 2 years ago
Love your work and mant thanks for this video. Byron Pickering's seascapes have this as well....I think light is probably one of the easiest errors artists can make but you guys have it down perfectly!!!
Weldworld 2 years ago
thank you for this video.
i love your work
cheers
Cre8iveSignWorks 2 years ago
Wow ! Great. Thank you so much...
ErnestResendes 2 years ago
you mention how you must paint a thin layer so a thicker layer can stick on top without turning muddy.....it seems like the opposite of how bill alexander and bob ross teach, that a thin paint will stick to a thick paint.....could you comment on this please, because i am trying to get away from the dumbing down 30 min effect look in paintings and trying to focus on a little more realism....your style is what im looking for and it is still the wet on wet that i am already familiar with....thanks
moonlightgarden12am 2 years ago
Hi, yes I've heard of Bob Ross's method teaching that with the 'Magic white' was it? I haven't tried his technique with that special white paint so I'm sorry I can't comment on it. The methods I use suit my materials and my style. My advice to you is to find an artist you like and learn from what they're doing, but always be searching for your own voice.
All the best,
Richard
rvalentinorobinson 2 years ago
@moonlightgarden12am what you are talking about is like what Richard said, you're using the magic white first. I believe he's saying to use a thinner value first then work forward with mid's and darks. If you are trying to use the magic white this won't work and you'll definitely mix mud. The Ross method is alright but not fine art as this is. I've gotten away from it.
jhaley12 1 year ago
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
saifrt 2 years ago
acrylic or oil?
fluterific00 2 years ago
its a nice light effect
mnilandcom 2 years ago
Hi Richard,again beutifal!!I have still problem with mediums.Fat or Lean?Tony
repairdog2003 2 years ago
Hi Tony. Lean dries faster, Fat slower. Mix both together for an intermediate. To avoid cracking, if you're painting over dried layers, use a lean medium on the first layers and a fat on the final layers. I generally just work wet into wet with an intermediate medium. Called 'classic' medium in the Chroma Archival range. Liquin by Winsor&Newton is similar - dries slightly faster though.
Cheers,
Richard
rvalentinorobinson 2 years ago
Thank you my friend.Tony
repairdog2003 2 years ago