Red Dingy on Mandarin Shoreline - Gary Garrett Oil Painting Demonstration

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This is an 8x6 inch Black & White gesso underpainting with oil glazes painted August 28, 2008 from a photo I shot on a previous paintout on the banks of the St. johns River in Mandarin Florida.

I have briefly explored this gesso underpainting idea here on YouTube before, the big difference here is that the under painting in this painting has much far detail and texture. It was painted totally as a greyscale image, concentrating on textures and grey values BEFORE the oil glaze colors were applied. In this painting, the oil glazes seem to me to be far too heavy and obscured a lot of the greyscale image, forcing me to either wipe off the glazes or repaint the areas masked by the oils. I chose the latter here just to proceed with this experiment. I will try again in the near future... perhaps a larger image will try to apply a more transparent oil glaze. When done correctly, this technique can quickly yeild photo-realistic images... I did not achieve that here, but I am quite pleased with the colors and realism in the water transparency and reflections in this one.

If you like this video, or learned something from it, please leave me a comment. Thanks for Watching!!!

Music is Diane Arkenstone: track 9, "Waters of Life" from her "Healing Spirit CD"... which can be purcheased and downloaded at dianearkenstone.com
Thank You Diane... GREAT MUSIC

Bird songs and marsh sounds recorded during previous paintouts are also mixed into the soundtrack in the voice over channel of my video editor.

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[juanlambda27]

I like the overall result except one thing. The frame makes it look like a painting I would buy at a garage sale. I make my own frames from quality wood, keeping them simple and only applying a stain that will complement the colors of the painting. This gives me nice frames that aren't too ornate and enhance the look of the painting instead of competing with it for attention.

[GaryGarrett]

Thanks for watching. My uninsured woodshop was destroyed by Hurricane Frances several years ago... can't afford to replace it, so I utilize the frames I have that fit the dimensions of the paintings.

Frame-Making itself can be art, and take as much or more time than painting. Most of my work is offered unframed at the shows I attend. Have a great day! Thanks for watching.

[LaDawn8284]

Great technique and I am going to try it. however...please use your voice to add comments while panting. I don't necessarily understand this technique just by watching it.  Great help though and I appreciate it so much!

[GaryGarrett]

Hi ... first using only Black Gesso and White gesso (mixing the two for greys), paint a greyscale scene. Then lightly spread linseed oil over the scene after gesso has dried thoroughly, and paint using VERY LITTLE amounts of oil paint to make it VERY transparent. It's very easy, fun and can achieve truly amazing results. Hope this helps (I HATE the sound of my voice on youtube) THANKS FOR WATCHING

[Mikes10241]

Hi Gary...really liked this painting. I use the W&N Artisan as well...new to painting here. I don't get the use of the bob ross liquid clear product. Can you explain?

[GaryGarrett]

hI, THE LIQUID CLEAR IS LIKE WETTING THE CANVAS IN A WATERCOLOR.... IT DOESN'T ALLOW HARD EDGES, SO YOU CAN GLAZE LARGER AREAS WITH SUBTLE COLORS MORE EVENLY. THIS IS A SMALL PAINTING, BUT THE EXPERIMENT WAS FOR THE TECHNIQUE, KEEPING FUTURE LARGER PAINTINGS IN MIND. HOPE THIS HELPS, THANKS FOR WATCHING!

[MinorKeyDancing]

Very nice work, than you!

[kaylu12]

Awesome, love it!!!

[Micart33]

nice painting i loved the reflextions they looked wet 5 stars

[tonchititito]

I like the technique! so first you made a grey scale with basic shadows and lights? then you apply the glaze. My question here is: do you apply the color on top of the glaze while is still wet or dry? I have never try the glazing. I'd love to try beautiful landscape!