How to Paint, FREE Oil Painting Lesson 3 with Michael Thompson

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[Conker303]

Hello Micheal,

I must say that these lessons are extremely helpful! I've just taken an interest in oil painting and have a question. Could you explain to me the purpose of thinning paints? I'm not sure what the point of doing this is. Anyways, amazing video!

[creativecolour]

@Conker303 ok when you thin paint it makes it flow better, with this type of technique wet on wet you start with a firm oil paint then paint wet layers of paint on top of each other. as you do this the paint needs to be thinned so it will stick on top of the firm paint without make a muddy mess, also thinning can make opaque colors become transparent. and thinning paint lets you do a lot of detail work with the liner brush. I am sure there are more that I have not listed here this is just some

[Vanwyn1]

Just a couple of questions..

What tools do you use eg.. what is that kniife thing you are using? and what size brushes did you use throughout this painting?

[creativecolour]

@Vanwyn1 I used a no.2 Script liner brush, a 1 and 2 inch brush, a palette knife, and no. 6 fanbrush I think that is all.

Regards,

Michael

[rainuke1998]

I have a problem! How do you clean your palette? I tried to do it in a sink but it just made everything dirty and ma palette was even dirtyer. Pleas Help!

Hendrik.

[creativecolour]

@rainuke1998 if you are using oil paints when I used a acrylic palette I would where gloves then use a paper towel dipped into paint thinner "turpenoid" etc.. to cut the paint lose then wash with warm soap and water. But most of the time now I use plastic coated butcher paper from Walmart. waxpaper works also, these can be disposed of when you get finished painting. easy cleanup..:-}

Regards,

Michael

[less01]

your soothing voice helps me sleep :) and the paintings is exellent

[MrB0mbdiggity]

@PrinceOF9Imagination depends what your wanting to paint, and what medium ?

[matbao1981]

good

[creativecolour]

@PrinceOF9Imagination here is a quick tutorial I use natural hair brushes, pre-stretched canvas, Oil paints, when I say the name of the paint I am using I am just telling someone painting along with me what colour I am using at that moment. I use turpenoid thinner to clean my painting tools. this is very basic description, visit tvpainterDOTcom for pictures of my brushes etc...

regards,

Michael

[Thenicereviewguy]

have you ever thought about selling your paintings on ebay?

[utopytgienel]

Thank you so much, your videos are really helpful and I appreciate it =o)

[SoMuchMoreThanWeKnow]

LOVING this picture! I have used acrylic to do most paintings because the school doesnt have good oil paints. If i did attempt...and i do mean attempt this will be my first time trying oil, haha...What you suggest using if we do not have any oil to make the paints thinner?