I have watched this several times. It's amazing what you have done. I only work in pastels (not oil ones) so I have tried to apply these techniques to a different medium. So far the same principles apply. Thank you for sharing you artistry with us!
Hi Wilson, I think that you should highlight the part of the wave that is above the crashing part. You can put a light blue/green color there. Hope u understand what I'm saying, thanks! P.S. I have been painting for four months and love your lessons!
i like your videos very much, they are really helpful to me as i am learning oil painting, please can you upload more videos to show the still or flowing water of the river and also of the ancient buildings and palaces. If you can upload it, it will be very greatful to me. Please.....
oh ok and i highly appreciate your help and you should definitely come to Miami to become my teacher because I'm like obsessed with the wave that you did
More experience with this technique will make it easier to control where the spatter goes. You'll be able to pinpoint it better. One idea you can try is to lay your canvas flat and gently lay a paper towel over the sky area, before you spatter. This will keep the dots from getting where you don't want them. But, be careful laying the towel, if your painting is still wet!
whenever that the wave would have some foam looking like a splash, i was adding the shots of spraying dots with titanium white with my fan brush but the problem is that the white dots keep shooting a little bit at my sunset that i was doing and i was wondering if you have any ideas to help me prevent that from happening
hi Wilson my name is Gabriel, i was looking at your video on how to do a wave and all because of you.. i have gained a technique with your help. so i thank you for putting that video to help me out
hi wilson im a baby boomer that just started painting self taught so to speak last fall, i tried this sunset and when i was done i cried!! it was the first thing i did that i really felt super proud of and i have you to thank for it i love all your videos. thankyou
In my classes, I usually start "newbies" out with a sunset, or a waterfall. Check out my sunset lesson here on YT and give it a try. It requires very few colors and tools and is quite easy to achieve a good result.
Hello Mr.Wilson, have been watching ur few lessons on youtube, and they are so good awsome i have been looking for a teacher all my life and i found ur techniques so easy to do. i am gonna try this out and thanks for all the stuff u have shared. would like to buy ur books and videos too but i am from india and online i cant can u help me where i can get it in india.?
@itsnaj4u I'm very happy that you've enjoyed my lessons on YouTube. My book & videos are easily available at several locations on-line; My website, Jerry's Artarama website, Amazon, etc. Perhaps, you could order the book through a bookstore in India? It is available world-wide, so I'm sure you could. As for my Dvd's, I ship overseas and have sent orders to India many times before. So, if you can possibly order through my website, I will ship to you!
AWESOME! I love your spray. Your videos give me confidence to do bigger things in my landscapes. I like acrylics, but am slowly getting over my fear of oil. Thanks again for the beautiful video.
Hi Mr. Bickford. Thansk for your post. I gave oil painting a go for the first time!
I made a really good sky and water base to paint on but i found alot of problems painting over this coat without ending up in a complete mess. It looks so easy when you paint! have you got any advice you could give me, do you think my base coat may have been too thick?
@1day1 That's a definite possibility. Too much basecoat makes it difficult to add more paint as the canvas will be too slippery. Work a small amount evenly into the canvas and make sure it is uniformly distributed. With this smaller amount, the canvas should feel slightly "tacky" when you touch it with your fingertip. Also, you won't need a huge amount of paint on the brush to put the sky & water areas in. Typically, you'll be using the most paint in the foreground. ( heavier textures )
Hey, thanks. I usually draw. I create tattoo designs, etc. but, I wanted to challenge myself to painting. I have a good feel for art, and I can see depth and shadows very well. so, for someone who is starting, is this concept too hard? I remember you saying even your students have trouble. You make it seem easier than it probably is. You are great.
I never said I could. I've learned more from watching Bill Alexander than Ross, but I've never said I was trying to "better" either of them. I've just taken things I've learned from them and several other artists, ( Helen Van Wyk, Jerry Yarnell, Wyland, etc. ) and rolled all of it into my own style. And I've developed a few unique twists of my own in the process.
Hi I realy like your video on the wave. I tried to leave a comment on your blog but could't for some reason. Any way i liked your painting with a platter knife i will try it soon. You have been a great deal of help to me. I am teaching my self. Do you have any video's on knife painting? Thanks Again.
Thanks, I'm glad I've been of help to you. Currently, I don't have any lessons devoted strictly to "knife painting", but I'm considering it for the future.
Hi Art321ful Thank you for emailig me and giveing me the tips for windows.I get the idea now makes a big diffrence to my windows. I apriciate you comeing back to me so quickley. I will keep watching your video. I keep finding new ones to watch. Thanks again Art
art321ful I have enjoyed your video's very much. I have been painting for a few years and taught myself . I would like to know if they is a way to make windows look like real windows. You see i am painting house's for people. They seem to like what i am doing.Well keep doing what your doing and i will keep Watching. I love it.
I find that this approach works well. - Underpaint the windows with a dark value, then add the appropriate "sky color" into it, whether it's blue sky or sunset colors. This suggests glass and reflections. Go to my website and look at the buildings on my "COMMISSIONED ARTWORK" page. You'll see how I did them.
I'm just very busy with my class/ workshop schedule. I'm also working to produce my own signature line of paints, brushes, palette, etc.
In addition to the 8 clips I've produced and posted here, have you seen the 17 more of my lessons that Jerry's Aratama has posted? "Search" my name on YT to bring them ALL up.
@wilsonbickford i only just started watchng your videos...i am trying to learn how to oil paint...wat do u use to clean ur brushes??....i have heard that people use turpentine????
Turpentine isn't nearly as popular as it once was for cleaning brushes, though there are still some who use it today. Most artists nowdays, myself included, use mineral spirits ( aka "Paint Thinner" ) Try to get the " 100% Odorless " variety.
Well, part of it depends on what type of plastic it's made from. Some palettes tend to stain and some don't. I just scrape off the excess paint with my palette knife and wipe it down with thinner on a paper towel.
Great painting, such an action piece. I've done a few beach paintings myself. Fee free to check out my how to paint videos and subscribe if you like. Keep up the great work! Robert
wow i am well delighted with your video, i have never done an oil painting before and i will most certanly use your tips for my first one....... loved every video thanks very much for sharing :-)
nice. TY for the tips. when you know what you are doing it looks easy and works fast : ) and Ps. alltough im not new at all to painting but i havent used the basecoat thing EVER so is it the same thing as using linseed oil or whatever but on a larger scale ? cos i only use oil for particular layers,colors and spots, but never for the whole canvas.
The basecoat allows me to work "wet-in-wet", thus making blending easier. This is not the only painting approach I use, though. Sometimes, I use a more traditional style utilizing underpainting and glazing.
I know this may sound dumb, but I'm new to oil painting. Actually, I've never used oil pants before. So I have no clue what some of this stuff is. For instance, what is this "medium" thing you talk about in all your videos. And do you have to put a base coat always? What does it do? If you could help me it would be much appreciated.
The medium I'm referring to is a baecoat ( sometimes clear, sometimes white ) which I apply to the canvas at the start of a painting. It wets the canvas down and allows the next layers of paint to glide on more easily and allows for any blending and softening which needs to be done.
this is really greate wilson ,you're my best .i wish that you make a copie of your books on the web for the free download to help me more .....thank you
I'm new at painting, and I have a question. The structure of what I am doing comes out good, but I am having a hard time getting white to show up, and not mix with the back. Is there some way to help fix that? Thanks! Your awesome painter!!!
This is one of the disadvantages of working wet-in-wet. However, there are a couple of things you can do to minimize it.
Don't use a thick layer of paint in the background. That only makes it harder to lay paint on top without picking it up. Also, thin your highlight colors down a little bit with a few drops of paint thinner or medium. This make make it "stick" to the paint underneath without pulling it up and mixing in as much. Also, use lighter brush pressure on the topmost layers.
this is great, thank you very much for all the lessons. and i will keep trying this over and over. my first wave was not that great, but with practice one can be great. thank you again.
Well, I've tried to focus on some of the "trouble spots" my students seem to always have problems with. Hopefully, many people will find my lessons somewhat "enlightening". Thanks for watching and please remember to check out my website.
Thanks to us?! Thanks to you, good sir, for teaching these technique. I hate it when an artist will not give the basic lesson and instead, give them ONLY step-by-step instructions for a copy painting. :(
Wow! Thank you so much for this video! I really like how you talked about the waves anatomy that really helped me visualize what wave I want in my head. 5 stars!
I don't use either of those. Primarily, I use 100% Mineral Spirits ( paint thinner ) and sometimes LIQUIN ( made by Winsor/Newton ) It's an alkyd-based medium which is compatible with oils. It will also speed up the drying time of the oils, so that's why I prefer it.
haha..its me again mr. wilson... i'll try again this wave..i always get teribble time doing it...but i'll try your methods... it is very helpful... im just a begginer also..trying to develop my potential in painting and making sketches.. =)
thank you mr. wilson!!! your paintings are very helpful....it is very nice of you that you share your uniqe talents for us... i really thank you.... =) godbless and more power!!!!!!!! =)
Okay, I'm excited to finally understand the elements of a wave and I will try it and tell you how it goes. Thanks so much for saying things I've never heard in painting a wave. Mine never come out right. (Well I've only been painting for about 2 wks now). :)
hi Mr. Bickford! i just wanted to know where you get your canvas and art supplies..because i have tried local store and i guess none of those are as good as i thought it should be.. please reply..sorry to bother you : ) - rose
At 2:49 of the video, I recite all the colors as they appear on my palette. Ultramarine Blue, Ivory Black, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow Pale and Titanium White.
MR Wilson!!! remember your Portuguese fan? i hope so :) i almost finished my painting! And i really hope you like it, beacause i promessed that i will sent it to you. Once again, great job and nice tutorial professor, you helped me a lot!
Sorry, but yes, that's room lighting. However , you can achieve a very similar effect by letting the background dry and dragging the flat backside of a brush loaded with a little Titanium White across the water surface. The idea is to let the paint "deposit" itself on the "tooth" ( high spots ) of the canvas.
Sorry to bother you again,I know you're a busy man. I tried placing the brush in the sea surface then dragging it slightly but the result I got is that of sea surface foam. Am I doing this wrong(probably) or do I need to give the "spray" effect by pulling the fan brush with a finger and then letting it go?
I recently begain painting and found your lessons and teaching style to be excellent. I therefore bought your book from Amazon. My only disappoint is that you do not specify the colour mixtures for the different projects. Pictures are shown of the colour mixtures but I do not know for example which red should be used Crimson red, or alizarin.
Can oil paints be used instead of acrylic to do the projects in your book.
I look forward to additional lessons posted on you tube.
Thank you for purchasing my book. I hope you enjoy painting those projects. If you refer to page 11, you'll see the specific colors that I used for the whole book. Namely, ULTRAMARINE BLUE, CADMIUM RED , CADMIUM YELLOW PALE, BURNT SIENNA and TITANIUM WHITE. And yes, you can use Oils for these projects utilizing the same 5 colors.
Seriously I'll post one of your video on my facebook profile.this is totally great for beginers...unlike other youtube painting lessons ur's are more unique...they are specially good for beginers.I'm a computer science student and still ur videos are making me an inspiration.Its 1am here but cant leave ur videos and go to bed....It lols
Yes, feel free to post it on Facebook. My profession is being an artist and instructor, so I get A LOT of beginners in my classes. So, I've found that it's easier to get my points across if I keep things simple. It seems to work well that way.
wilson you have done great job here...but I too watchd jerrysartarama for your videos ... It will be great if you can do it on youtube too thank you again
I think it's just that because I was wearing a tight collared shirt, the lapel mic I was wearing was practically rubbing on my throat, so it picked up every little nuance.
I have watched this several times. It's amazing what you have done. I only work in pastels (not oil ones) so I have tried to apply these techniques to a different medium. So far the same principles apply. Thank you for sharing you artistry with us!
lilacmoonZ8 2 weeks ago
@lilacmoonZ8 Yes, my approaches and techniques will adapt to most any medium. I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson!
wilsonbickford 2 weeks ago
Can you do these with oil pastels?
MegaPancake100 6 months ago
@MegaPancake100 Yes.
wilsonbickford 6 months ago
Hi Wilson, I think that you should highlight the part of the wave that is above the crashing part. You can put a light blue/green color there. Hope u understand what I'm saying, thanks! P.S. I have been painting for four months and love your lessons!
bracelets1011 7 months ago
this is VERY cool indeed =D
hobbesthefirstful 9 months ago
i like your videos very much, they are really helpful to me as i am learning oil painting, please can you upload more videos to show the still or flowing water of the river and also of the ancient buildings and palaces. If you can upload it, it will be very greatful to me. Please.....
shahmansi512 9 months ago
Yes, and it's "mocked up".
wilsonbickford 9 months ago
Is all of this wet on wet? In other words, is the "knocked-up" o.0 painting you have underneath the wave at the beginning of the video still wet?
PriestPhotios 9 months ago
I subscribed. I hope you post more videos soon.
Misana 9 months ago
I'll keep that in mind, Gabriel. lol
wilsonbickford 10 months ago
oh ok and i highly appreciate your help and you should definitely come to Miami to become my teacher because I'm like obsessed with the wave that you did
gabrielvinas1 10 months ago
More experience with this technique will make it easier to control where the spatter goes. You'll be able to pinpoint it better. One idea you can try is to lay your canvas flat and gently lay a paper towel over the sky area, before you spatter. This will keep the dots from getting where you don't want them. But, be careful laying the towel, if your painting is still wet!
wilsonbickford 10 months ago
whenever that the wave would have some foam looking like a splash, i was adding the shots of spraying dots with titanium white with my fan brush but the problem is that the white dots keep shooting a little bit at my sunset that i was doing and i was wondering if you have any ideas to help me prevent that from happening
gabrielvinas1 10 months ago
I'm glad my video helped you out, Gabriel! Thanks for watching.
wilsonbickford 10 months ago
hi Wilson my name is Gabriel, i was looking at your video on how to do a wave and all because of you.. i have gained a technique with your help. so i thank you for putting that video to help me out
gabrielvinas1 10 months ago
if u mix green with yellow, what u get????
mariamakeupfan 10 months ago
@mariamakeupfan Depending on the ratio ( more Green/ less Yellow or less Green/ more Yellow ) you'll get a yellowish green, or a greenish yellow.
wilsonbickford 10 months ago
Thank you, very much sir
MrMooseful 11 months ago
thank you for sharing! I really enjoy your videos!
carrie4life 11 months ago
hi wilson im a baby boomer that just started painting self taught so to speak last fall, i tried this sunset and when i was done i cried!! it was the first thing i did that i really felt super proud of and i have you to thank for it i love all your videos. thankyou
jude3235 11 months ago
@jude3235 That's great. Painting doesn't HAVE to be hard. I'm glad you had fun with it!
wilsonbickford 11 months ago
In my classes, I usually start "newbies" out with a sunset, or a waterfall. Check out my sunset lesson here on YT and give it a try. It requires very few colors and tools and is quite easy to achieve a good result.
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
wat would u recommend the first thing a beginning painter should try to paint?
dynopup94 1 year ago
Great vid! You make it look so easy!
catsareahwesome 1 year ago
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL....Thanx!!!
littleangel9001 1 year ago
Hello Mr.Wilson, have been watching ur few lessons on youtube, and they are so good awsome i have been looking for a teacher all my life and i found ur techniques so easy to do. i am gonna try this out and thanks for all the stuff u have shared. would like to buy ur books and videos too but i am from india and online i cant can u help me where i can get it in india.?
Once again a big thanks and May God bless you.
itsnaj4u 1 year ago
@itsnaj4u I'm very happy that you've enjoyed my lessons on YouTube. My book & videos are easily available at several locations on-line; My website, Jerry's Artarama website, Amazon, etc. Perhaps, you could order the book through a bookstore in India? It is available world-wide, so I'm sure you could. As for my Dvd's, I ship overseas and have sent orders to India many times before. So, if you can possibly order through my website, I will ship to you!
Thank you & best wishes!
Willie
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
thank you sir :) this wave technique helped me ace my Fine Arts final this morning :)
nixchick20 1 year ago 2
@nixchick20 Cool! I'm glad to have been of help!
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
thanks! :) I always had a problem with this. I'm glad you broke it down. it's a lot easier once you know its anatomy.
RenGrayson 1 year ago
AWESOME! I love your spray. Your videos give me confidence to do bigger things in my landscapes. I like acrylics, but am slowly getting over my fear of oil. Thanks again for the beautiful video.
thepatshowonwp 1 year ago
Thank you mr. Wilson
this a great lesson you help us a lot
god bless u
minor4u 1 year ago
Wow that's awesome
LaMargoful 1 year ago
u r the best
mibajee 1 year ago
Hi, I love watch your videos! they are just amazing! thanks! God bless you!
mkaetexas 1 year ago
Hi Wilson,
It's Gregg O. from Chicagoland....I just followed the e-mail instuctions and subscribed for your videos- thanks for your help!! Your paintings rock!!
Gregg.
TheTatWizard 1 year ago
@TheTatWizard
Thanks for subscribing, Gregg!
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
Really appreciate this! I am definitely going to try it. THANK YOU!
MsBrizzlehizzle 1 year ago
Hi mr Wilson, do you still remember your portugues fan? hehe its me again. i´ve already finished my painting. i can show you now.
Please post new videos.
TheKsr100 1 year ago
@TheKsr100 Yes, I remember you. I'm planning on doing more lessons in the near future.
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
Hi Mr. Bickford. Thansk for your post. I gave oil painting a go for the first time!
I made a really good sky and water base to paint on but i found alot of problems painting over this coat without ending up in a complete mess. It looks so easy when you paint! have you got any advice you could give me, do you think my base coat may have been too thick?
Thanks!
1day1 1 year ago
@1day1 That's a definite possibility. Too much basecoat makes it difficult to add more paint as the canvas will be too slippery. Work a small amount evenly into the canvas and make sure it is uniformly distributed. With this smaller amount, the canvas should feel slightly "tacky" when you touch it with your fingertip. Also, you won't need a huge amount of paint on the brush to put the sky & water areas in. Typically, you'll be using the most paint in the foreground. ( heavier textures )
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
Thank you. : )
ayoitzscott1 1 year ago
great to see !
hursbruck 1 year ago
could this be done with Acrylics?
ayoitzscott1 1 year ago
@ayoitzscott1 Yes. The wave structure and approach would be the same.
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
Hey, thanks. I usually draw. I create tattoo designs, etc. but, I wanted to challenge myself to painting. I have a good feel for art, and I can see depth and shadows very well. so, for someone who is starting, is this concept too hard? I remember you saying even your students have trouble. You make it seem easier than it probably is. You are great.
ayoitzscott1 1 year ago
I am an art student, a beginner, This really helps me alot. yahnk for postiing this kind of lessons on You Tube..
Moko8298 1 year ago
these paintings are brilliant, painters like bob ross, william bill alexander and wilson bickford really amaze me
tebarovski 1 year ago
@tebarovski Well, thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated. Don't forget to join me on Facebook.
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
excellent :) thank you
didisor000 1 year ago
no one can beat bob ross.
RYANgills12 1 year ago
@RYANgills12
I never said I could. I've learned more from watching Bill Alexander than Ross, but I've never said I was trying to "better" either of them. I've just taken things I've learned from them and several other artists, ( Helen Van Wyk, Jerry Yarnell, Wyland, etc. ) and rolled all of it into my own style. And I've developed a few unique twists of my own in the process.
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
Please you are very good, but take care your healthy, you are out of breath, ...we need you Bro...
papisNY 1 year ago
Hi I realy like your video on the wave. I tried to leave a comment on your blog but could't for some reason. Any way i liked your painting with a platter knife i will try it soon. You have been a great deal of help to me. I am teaching my self. Do you have any video's on knife painting? Thanks Again.
art321ful 1 year ago
@art321ful
Thanks, I'm glad I've been of help to you. Currently, I don't have any lessons devoted strictly to "knife painting", but I'm considering it for the future.
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
Nice tutorial man, keep up the great work! You're very talented! :D
delkin525 1 year ago
@delkin525
Thanks for watching!
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
i like your work ..thanks
shailu906 1 year ago
Hi Art321ful Thank you for emailig me and giveing me the tips for windows.I get the idea now makes a big diffrence to my windows. I apriciate you comeing back to me so quickley. I will keep watching your video. I keep finding new ones to watch. Thanks again Art
art321ful 1 year ago
art321ful I have enjoyed your video's very much. I have been painting for a few years and taught myself . I would like to know if they is a way to make windows look like real windows. You see i am painting house's for people. They seem to like what i am doing.Well keep doing what your doing and i will keep Watching. I love it.
art321ful 1 year ago
@art321ful
I find that this approach works well. - Underpaint the windows with a dark value, then add the appropriate "sky color" into it, whether it's blue sky or sunset colors. This suggests glass and reflections. Go to my website and look at the buildings on my "COMMISSIONED ARTWORK" page. You'll see how I did them.
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
Thankyou - so explanatory and informative. Can't wait to have a go.
Milovaig 1 year ago
i am sorry, i saw on your website the 17 new videos (:
thank you, you should've told us.
emrahh13 1 year ago
@emrahh13
Hey, better late than never! lol
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
why aren't you posting anymore videos ?
we are depending on you but you never upload any more videos.
emrahh13 1 year ago
@emrahh13
I'm just very busy with my class/ workshop schedule. I'm also working to produce my own signature line of paints, brushes, palette, etc.
In addition to the 8 clips I've produced and posted here, have you seen the 17 more of my lessons that Jerry's Aratama has posted? "Search" my name on YT to bring them ALL up.
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
@wilsonbickford i only just started watchng your videos...i am trying to learn how to oil paint...wat do u use to clean ur brushes??....i have heard that people use turpentine????
mrchemicalromance 1 year ago
@mrchemicalromance
Turpentine isn't nearly as popular as it once was for cleaning brushes, though there are still some who use it today. Most artists nowdays, myself included, use mineral spirits ( aka "Paint Thinner" ) Try to get the " 100% Odorless " variety.
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
thanks for the reply :) i appreciate it. love your work. keep it up
Benbow530 1 year ago
hey, how do you clean your pallet so well. after im through painting, my pallet always seems to be stained. any suggestions?
Benbow530 1 year ago
@Benbow530
Well, part of it depends on what type of plastic it's made from. Some palettes tend to stain and some don't. I just scrape off the excess paint with my palette knife and wipe it down with thinner on a paper towel.
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
Saw a lot of videos but this is the one that explains better how to paint a wave, thanks a lot!!!!
jaimealtes 1 year ago
Thanks. There's lots more info on my website. Check it out!
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
BEST teaching video I've seen...paid for some that were not nearly as good...THANKS for taking time to share your knowledge and skill!
nu2utube121 1 year ago
You're welcome. Thanks for the high praise. Please take time to check out my website.
wilsonbickford 1 year ago
Cool !!
oualiart 1 year ago
Great painting, such an action piece. I've done a few beach paintings myself. Fee free to check out my how to paint videos and subscribe if you like. Keep up the great work! Robert
youcanpainttv 1 year ago
wow i am well delighted with your video, i have never done an oil painting before and i will most certanly use your tips for my first one....... loved every video thanks very much for sharing :-)
joanniesponytail 2 years ago
looking forward for more techniques... =)
great job!!!
jpatrik022 2 years ago
nice. TY for the tips. when you know what you are doing it looks easy and works fast : ) and Ps. alltough im not new at all to painting but i havent used the basecoat thing EVER so is it the same thing as using linseed oil or whatever but on a larger scale ? cos i only use oil for particular layers,colors and spots, but never for the whole canvas.
kitarajumala 2 years ago
The basecoat allows me to work "wet-in-wet", thus making blending easier. This is not the only painting approach I use, though. Sometimes, I use a more traditional style utilizing underpainting and glazing.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
I know this may sound dumb, but I'm new to oil painting. Actually, I've never used oil pants before. So I have no clue what some of this stuff is. For instance, what is this "medium" thing you talk about in all your videos. And do you have to put a base coat always? What does it do? If you could help me it would be much appreciated.
RobShawver 2 years ago
The medium I'm referring to is a baecoat ( sometimes clear, sometimes white ) which I apply to the canvas at the start of a painting. It wets the canvas down and allows the next layers of paint to glide on more easily and allows for any blending and softening which needs to be done.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
So, is there a certain thing to use as a basecoat?
RobShawver 2 years ago
I use Alexander Magic White. Bob Ross Liquid White is also available at most art supply stores.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
this is really greate wilson ,you're my best .i wish that you make a copie of your books on the web for the free download to help me more .....thank you
asma11121 2 years ago
Your paintings your beautiful!
TysonMerzy 2 years ago
Thank you!
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
This is fantastic! I might try some of these out at school :D
hanseaticairvirtual 2 years ago
I'm new at painting, and I have a question. The structure of what I am doing comes out good, but I am having a hard time getting white to show up, and not mix with the back. Is there some way to help fix that? Thanks! Your awesome painter!!!
huckerpaws 2 years ago
This is one of the disadvantages of working wet-in-wet. However, there are a couple of things you can do to minimize it.
Don't use a thick layer of paint in the background. That only makes it harder to lay paint on top without picking it up. Also, thin your highlight colors down a little bit with a few drops of paint thinner or medium. This make make it "stick" to the paint underneath without pulling it up and mixing in as much. Also, use lighter brush pressure on the topmost layers.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
this is great, thank you very much for all the lessons. and i will keep trying this over and over. my first wave was not that great, but with practice one can be great. thank you again.
ulyssesbarbosa 2 years ago
wow thanks!
serenityyxx 2 years ago
You're welcome!
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
Wilson you're awesome! Marry Me!
monicaformayer 2 years ago
" I do " !
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing your demonstration, this is very helpful for whoever wants to improve their techniques or even a beginner.
tdartista48 2 years ago
Well, I've tried to focus on some of the "trouble spots" my students seem to always have problems with. Hopefully, many people will find my lessons somewhat "enlightening". Thanks for watching and please remember to check out my website.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
"you can do this" what a great teacher!! I've loved and learned so much from the videos I've watched. Thanks!!!!
78bonnie 2 years ago
Thank YOU for watching. Don't forget to check out my website and blog.
I just posted a step-by-step project on my blog complete with photos!
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wilsonbickford 2 years ago
Thanks to us?! Thanks to you, good sir, for teaching these technique. I hate it when an artist will not give the basic lesson and instead, give them ONLY step-by-step instructions for a copy painting. :(
DigitalCyanide 2 years ago
Great lesson :) I've always had problems with water features. Thank you very much! Your book is really nice too.
SolsticeSong1 2 years ago
Thanks for getting my book! I'm glad to have been of help.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
You are so nice to share all this great videos , you are a excelent teacher thank you so much !
ilastarwow 2 years ago
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed them.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
Thanks a lot!
i painted a great one because of u !
verdaaner 2 years ago
That's cool! I'm glad I could be of help! Thanks for watching.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
A very nice tutorial, thank you.
MRBEARDMA 2 years ago
You're welcome.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
Thousand thanks for you.
bartoxha 2 years ago
Thank YOU for watching!
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
Hello!
I have painted some pictures after your lessons.You can see my oilpaintings .Thank you very much!
bartoxha 2 years ago
Wow! Thank you so much for this video! I really like how you talked about the waves anatomy that really helped me visualize what wave I want in my head. 5 stars!
Helikid2244 2 years ago
You're welcome. You can learn to paint anything if you understand it's form and make-up.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
is that cool or what? haha great so clear : )!
You always remind me of tony soprano don't know why
mrcmxoner 2 years ago
I love this! Very informative and clear.
Urza26 2 years ago
"Anyone" can learn to paint if they understand their subject!
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
now i can do wave.. thx alot
estikbat 2 years ago
I want to paint with oil, but i don't know how to thin the paint.Wich one is better and why Terebentine essence or Linnen oil
SergheiRO 2 years ago
I don't use either of those. Primarily, I use 100% Mineral Spirits ( paint thinner ) and sometimes LIQUIN ( made by Winsor/Newton ) It's an alkyd-based medium which is compatible with oils. It will also speed up the drying time of the oils, so that's why I prefer it.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
Fortunately for me time is not a problem , but i've heard that if you exceed with terebentine it destroys the canvas, and i surely don't want that.
SergheiRO 2 years ago
Sir thanks a lot !
tiaNI73 2 years ago
Thank you!!! I am attempting my first ocean scene and this has helped me out a lot.
fiestycowgirl 2 years ago
Glad I could be of assistance!
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
i am also an artist i usually do potraits and skecthing but want to do love to do oil paints these lessons really helps
shahhhhhhhhhhhhh 2 years ago
Glad to hear it!
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
haha..its me again mr. wilson... i'll try again this wave..i always get teribble time doing it...but i'll try your methods... it is very helpful... im just a begginer also..trying to develop my potential in painting and making sketches.. =)
blackspy13 2 years ago
Hang with it! Improvement will come with practice.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
thank you mr. wilson!!! your paintings are very helpful....it is very nice of you that you share your uniqe talents for us... i really thank you.... =) godbless and more power!!!!!!!! =)
blackspy13 2 years ago
You're welcome. Thank you for your interest.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
thanks for commenting back mr.wilson.. can i use any brush in here??rather than fan brush??
blackspy13 2 years ago
Yes, other brushes will do the job. But, I think the Fan brush works best for it.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
yes..i noticed it... haha..i think fan brush will do well... thanks again mr. wilson..keep on posting some more videos.. =) god bless!! take care!!
blackspy13 2 years ago
the last part was awesome
gevo4258 2 years ago
Thanks! Give it a try!
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
thank you! eyem a beginner painter and have been looking for something like this! thanx!
NadiaRox 2 years ago
Okay, I'm excited to finally understand the elements of a wave and I will try it and tell you how it goes. Thanks so much for saying things I've never heard in painting a wave. Mine never come out right. (Well I've only been painting for about 2 wks now). :)
gotmaria 2 years ago
Breaking it down like this will surely help.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
brilliant!
MrGoodygumdrops 2 years ago
Thank you.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
hi Mr. Bickford! i just wanted to know where you get your canvas and art supplies..because i have tried local store and i guess none of those are as good as i thought it should be.. please reply..sorry to bother you : ) - rose
Maj0RtweRd 2 years ago
Hi Rose,
I purchase my supplies from a number of on-line sites, but mostly these two; dickblick d o t com and jerrysartarama d o t com
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
At 2:49 of the video, I recite all the colors as they appear on my palette. Ultramarine Blue, Ivory Black, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow Pale and Titanium White.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
MR Wilson!!! remember your Portuguese fan? i hope so :) i almost finished my painting! And i really hope you like it, beacause i promessed that i will sent it to you. Once again, great job and nice tutorial professor, you helped me a lot!
ksr100 2 years ago
Yes, I remember you and I'd love to see your finished painting. Send me a photo via e:mail through my website.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
if you don't mind:
How do you get those small light particles in the sea surface?i.e: pause at 2:48
I'd hate to think that's just the room lighting doing that.
Danielnoctis 2 years ago
Sorry, but yes, that's room lighting. However , you can achieve a very similar effect by letting the background dry and dragging the flat backside of a brush loaded with a little Titanium White across the water surface. The idea is to let the paint "deposit" itself on the "tooth" ( high spots ) of the canvas.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
Sorry to bother you again,I know you're a busy man. I tried placing the brush in the sea surface then dragging it slightly but the result I got is that of sea surface foam. Am I doing this wrong(probably) or do I need to give the "spray" effect by pulling the fan brush with a finger and then letting it go?
Danielnoctis 2 years ago
Hey hi this is a really great tutorial, can i ask whats the music called in the beggining Thank you.
EpIceRs 2 years ago
That piece of music is titled, "Captiva" and was written by Cindy B., who works for Obsidian Custom Video.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
O thanks i just checked her channel right now and ,i mean y didnt i think o that. any way thanks
EpIceRs 2 years ago
I thought that music was perfect for my video soundtrack, so she graciously let me use it. It's also on my full-length Dvd's.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
Thank you very much..no one has ever explained this to me in such a simple way
alialolit 2 years ago
Glad I could shed some light on it for you.
Please visit my website and blog, too!
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
I recently begain painting and found your lessons and teaching style to be excellent. I therefore bought your book from Amazon. My only disappoint is that you do not specify the colour mixtures for the different projects. Pictures are shown of the colour mixtures but I do not know for example which red should be used Crimson red, or alizarin.
Can oil paints be used instead of acrylic to do the projects in your book.
I look forward to additional lessons posted on you tube.
Viarlene 2 years ago
Hi,
Thank you for purchasing my book. I hope you enjoy painting those projects. If you refer to page 11, you'll see the specific colors that I used for the whole book. Namely, ULTRAMARINE BLUE, CADMIUM RED , CADMIUM YELLOW PALE, BURNT SIENNA and TITANIUM WHITE. And yes, you can use Oils for these projects utilizing the same 5 colors.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
you are just amazing... ... I'm soooo getting your book!
AlexHwang90 2 years ago
Thank you. I'm sure you'll enjoy my book as it has a lot of tips regarding different types of backgrounds and animals.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
thank u very mach ur lessons r grat and helpful we need more ^_^
ALWSN 2 years ago
Thank you. Please check out all my Free Lessons at jerrysartarama d o t com
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
i do it is woow and good
ALWSN 2 years ago
thank you for sharing your techniques
toolartist 2 years ago
You're welcome. I hope you enjoy them!
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
Hey there! I am glad to see that you use the same technique as I. R.I.P Bob Ross. Nice works! All the best from Sweden!
platez81 2 years ago
Seriously I'll post one of your video on my facebook profile.this is totally great for beginers...unlike other youtube painting lessons ur's are more unique...they are specially good for beginers.I'm a computer science student and still ur videos are making me an inspiration.Its 1am here but cant leave ur videos and go to bed....It lols
TheLolipro 2 years ago
Yes, feel free to post it on Facebook. My profession is being an artist and instructor, so I get A LOT of beginners in my classes. So, I've found that it's easier to get my points across if I keep things simple. It seems to work well that way.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
wilson you have done great job here...but I too watchd jerrysartarama for your videos ... It will be great if you can do it on youtube too thank you again
TheLolipro 2 years ago
I'm sure I'll have more posts on YouTube in the future. Thanks for watching!
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
Wilson, you sound like you are out of breath. Good paintings!
dcopley51 2 years ago
I think it's just that because I was wearing a tight collared shirt, the lapel mic I was wearing was practically rubbing on my throat, so it picked up every little nuance.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
u r iartist also and a greatist person,,bc some artist didnt replay..absloutely awesome ,,all the best..take care
noorssg 2 years ago
Just remember that painting is all about practice and if you keep at it, your work will improve. Have fun with it!
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing your expertise on youtube.
Great job!
mahabhava 2 years ago
Thank YOU! Glad you enjoyed it!
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
Thaanks youuur greeat,
Buut when wiill youu haave more videoos uploaaded ?
emrahh13 2 years ago
Probably won't be for a while for YouTube, but check out the FREE LESSONS on jerrrysartarama d o t com I have 17 new ones posted there.
wilsonbickford 2 years ago
With pleasure.Best regards!
bartoxha 2 years ago
You're welcome. Thank YOU! Please check out all my other Free Lessons at jerrysartarama d o t com
wilsonbickford 2 years ago