How to Oil Paint for Beginners : Tips, tricks with the palette knife
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- Learn those Tips, and tricks with the palette knife by watching me paint my first ever all palette knife painting. The perfect 'How to Oil Paint for Beginners video - by a beginner
This has been on my 'to-do' list for ages and with some gentle encouragement from you my lovely subscribers - now was the time. So it was back to the classroom and see how well I could teach myself this technique. I have to admit that it took some time. But with patience, I got better. By which I mean - I got into less pickles! At the end of the video, I give you my top five tips and tricks with the palette knife.
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Love your personality and love learning from your painting videos,thank you sir for sharing your artistic skills with us viewers.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I hope you get to come visit the channel for more painting fun in future - Happy Painting - Paul 😃🥰😎
I absolutely love this one, Paul ❤
Thank you so much Zhanna - lots more to come too. 😃😎
Watching this & your other videos has really helped me mentally. Thank you Paul. 👊
Your so welcome. I've found art to be one of the most regenerative processes. Its easy to escape to a world of calm. Where its just me and the canvas. Like a form of meditation. Carry on enjoying the calm - Best wishes Paul 😃😎
Paul you are not just an excellent artist but you are also a fantastic teacher.
Thank you so much. I've had a few years of teaching under my belt so I'm delighted its coming across on screen. Paul 😃😎
Whoa, you done a remarkable job and it turned out very well. Never would have thought it possible to paint an entire picture with a pallet knife. Thanks for sharing the awesome video, you're one of the very best. Have a great week ahead, Paul! PS - 0:30 - that type of list can sometimes be scary, haha!
Hi Steve - yes I might rephrase the list! It was another lovely subscriber that asked me a while back if I would ever do a scene like this. So it needed a crash test dummy to give it a go. I think it came out better than expected. Strangely it looks almost photographic fom some angles! But I think its best viewed at a distance. Now I know why they hand some paintings highter up the wall! But thats a whole different conversation 😃😎 Have agreat week too and see you soon. 😃😎
Wow, I love watching you, this is amazing. You make it look so easy! Great job!!! Ursula
Hi Ursula ( I love that name BTW ) - Well its nice to know my efforts are pleasing. Its really just like buttering a small strip of toast. I practice over breakfast! Have a great week and maybe have a go! - breakfast or painting of course -Paul 😃😍😎
Bravo, Paul!! Everything about this, especially that it’s your first complete palette knife painting is wonderful. You never cease to delight and inspire with your painting approach and subjects, and the same for your braveness in learning and teaching.
Thank you Kenneth. I figure if I fall flat on my face then there's nothing lost. It wont be the first time and certainly not the last. But it might help someone struggling to just get going if I take the first step. Have a great week - Paul 😃😎
Also, the feline pickle avoidance is key 😂
Amazing Paul! Thank you.
My pleasure Amber. I will do another palette knife painting soon. 😃😍😎
Absolutely beautiful. Thanks
Thank you so much Robert - lots more videos to come - Paul 😃😎
I think it's marvelous. The buildings in your picture are like the houses in the town of Obidos in Portugal .wonderful picture regards shaun
Thank you so much Shaun. This was certainly a departure from my usual paintings so I'm delighted it worked out well - Have a lovely week - Paul 😃
SUPER PAUL I LOVED THIS VIDEO ALTHOUGH AT THE START I DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY YOU COATED YOUR CANVAS IN THE SIENNA COLOR FOR EXAMPLE
BUT A KNIFE PAINTING IS VERY BEAUTIFUL.. LOTS OF RELIEF..
CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN!
Hi Corinne - well the tones colour shows through on parts of the canvas I don't cover as much. It forms part of the finished painting. An extream example would be if I painted the canvas bright green. Every tiny missed part of the canvas would have a bright green spot of canvas. Also anthwhere the paint was thin would also be bright green. The sienna color is harmonious with the whole painting. Back in the days of the masters they would always tone their canvases. Their favourite colours would be like a trademark. Check out the work of Gainsborough - Have a super week - Paul 😃😎
Fabulous
Thank you Elizabeth. I really enjoyed painting this scene. The more I did the better my technique became. I feel sure it won't be the last one on the channel. Happy Painting - Paul 😃🥰😎
Hi Paul! I enjoyed watching this, and appreciate how many new tools, color combinations and techniques you used to create art that challenges us... I love learning about tools- I have a small thinner knife too, it was in the back of my brush drawer- an aha moment for me! I also like the rubber chisel tool! I need one and it’s on my “to get” list! I also appreciate the color recipes you share to get color combinations I never knew existed! Using lavender and yellow ochre to make grey? Wow! I am growing in confidence when you show us that pickles happen. And to accept them because they are learning points. Thank you! 😊 and yes I am a fiddleholic. I will add that term to my painter vocabulary!! I think by pressing on through the struggles and challenges you taught us so much more than if you had filmed it only after “perfection”.. maybe this is the golden nugget of progress. The struggle is real and very important for us to see in the process. It was very kind of Poppycat to step by and encourage you! Sweet! Thank you Paul, we learn so much from your tutorials! Happy painting! Have a great week and say hello to Teri, and the kitties.🤗😃🖌️🎨
Hi Stephanie - Poppycats sitting by me and says 'meow' or is that 'wheres dinner' ... they sound the same. I like to mix it up a bit - and try new things. I think its especially important to see me as a novice and not an expert. I never learned a thing watching a perfect performance. Far better to see someone get in a mess and recover things - or try to. Yes, the Paynes Grey mix is lovely. It takes a little patience to get the right value which should be almost black at first glance. But when mixed with white produces the warmest grey tones. I mix mine to be almost as transparent as possible ( Ochre being opaque is the hiccup). ThenI use it as a thinned paint for a glaze to add a shaddow. You can buy Paynes grey as a pre mixed color so maybe easier just to buy some amd save the hassle. This week is punctuated by appointments and a million other things so my painting schedual is under pressure. We'll see what I can come up with. Maybe a Bob Ross classic .... Have a great week too and 'see you' soon - Love from us all here to you there! 🥰🥰😎
@@PaulRansonArt I love what you say, “I never learned a thing watching a perfect performance” it’s true for me too. One of the neat things about your teaching is that you’re human, with many years of experience in painting and that makes your tutorials achievable for us. I think people would ask Bob Ross how did he get so good, and he implied it took many years and many paintings. 🖌️🎨🤗😊
I'm interested in seeing more painting with palette knife lessons. Thanks you are a good teacher.
I think thats a definite 'Yes' Denyse. I really enjoyed the challenge so I'll do another one soon - Paul 😃😎
That's a great 👍👍 job! I really like ur easy going happy personality. And u have a soothing voice. Have you ever thought about doing an ASMR video?😊
Hi John - Thank you for your kind comments. I get asked often about narration and it is something I will look at in the future. Thank you - Paul
I enjoyed a lot and learnt first time something about oil painting just because you are doing and telling honesty every tiny detail but my English is not good. Thank you for sharing your precious knowledge and skills
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Adeeba. I hope you can understand enough to be able to follow and that the video explains what I'm doing. Happy Painting - Paul 😃😎
What can I say Paul? Brilliant! Thanks for sharing including all of the "pickle potential"! You need to copyright that term! LOL Beautiful work...AGAIN! 😃🙏💜
Thank you so much Alan - Well I think I pulled it off OK - but I think I'll get back on firmer ground for the next one! There's just so much pickles you can get into a sandwich!😃😃😎😎
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Very nice!
Thanks for the visit my channel - hope to see you again for more painting adventures - Paul 😃😎
very interesting thanks
Glad you enjoyed it John. It certainly was an experiment and I enjoyed the challenge. Now back onto firmer ground for the next one- Paul 😃😎
Very nice job!! I am impressed!! A bit out of my comfort zone I'm afraid. Please do a few more and it just might get my courage up. 😄
Thank you! Will do Linda. I mentioned a seascape and I have a real corker in mind! 😃😍😎
Honestly man, the more I watch your creative ideas the more courage you give me to try one of them - im pretty much mostly following what Kevin Hill does, but I feel like I can definitely learn alot from you as well
Thank you so much. I love watching Kevins videos as well. He's very gratious and allowed me to teach a painting or two to my own classes. Theres so many lovely artists to watch. And as Kevin says stay inspired and get those brushes out and paint. Best wishes - Paul 😃😎
Thank you Paul that was very enjoyable
Thank you Ray - it was a painting style I've wanted to experience for quite a while. And it was fun! I'll paint another scene in the near future - Paul 😃😃😎😎
Hi Paul, creative idea I must admit. I haven't tried painting with a traditional palette knife yet. I used them in several effects with a landscape palette knife. Unfortunately, I don't use the Bob Ross because it's a bit moody in my hand and a bit too advanced. Instead, I use Jakson's art knife and a palette similar to bob rod. I have a small collection of those palette knives even Bob Ross. They are useful and practical. My brother and I are trying to make several variants of D.I.Y. Slow good progress so far. Another creative idea. And the picture is great, I would never have said that you paint like this for the first time if I hadn't seen the premiere. Maybe I'll try something like this myself. Until next time, happy painting, have a peaceful week and have a nice day.
P.S. I really enjoyed the video. Darkness is the relaxation I need from studying.
Thank you so much Angel for your kind comments and support. It takes time to learn a new subject and gathering everything you need will also take time. But remember to have fun. Take time to make some small paintings as well. Keeping enthusiastic is the key. Best wishes to you and your brother ! have a great week - Paul 😃😍😎
You didn't over reach....your painting is awesome.
Thank you so much 😀Trevor. I try and make videos that encourage everyone to have a go. If it gets one person painting then its a success! best wishes - paul 😃
Thank you! I love the work you are doing and sharing your amazing videos on Gan jing world. Welcome to the new world!
Thanks,
Your welcome😃😎
I enjoyed this painting. Stretching your boundaries can be a good thing. Seeing different types of scenery in your paintings is one thing I like. Keep it up.
Glad you enjoyed it Michael. Yes, lots more to come - Paul 😃😎
Brilliant tutorial Paul..been on nights and caught up with this...gonna try this as there must be more you can do with a pallet knife other than mountains and tree trunks..great advice on the use of colours and shading, and great to see your puss cat..great interuption..thank you Paul😊😊
Thank you Bill - its an nice alternative to always using a brush. I was fairly economical with the paint so the finished work isn't a textured as some I've seen. I'm sure I'll done some more in future. Yes the regular visits from Poppy and Henny puss certainly keep you on your toes. - Have a great week - Paul 😃😎
Thanks Paul!!! So lovely work😊
Thank you too for the love and support. I really enjoy painting knowing that it might just be the thing you need to see. Have a great week - Paul 😃🥰😎
Love this painting. Where can I find the reference photo?
Hi Kay - thak you for stopping by and reminding me to add the link to the photograph in the description. Its on Pixabay - pixabay.com/photos/alley-historic-center-historical-2995354/ - Happy Painting - Paul 😃😍😎
Thank you 😊
I don't agree with your first tip to not do so many vertical lines, but to just do a few bigger buildings: I think the many vertical lines going into the distance embodies the whole charm of this very successful painting. Without that, I don't think it would be as good, you just need a little patience. But I do applaud your effort to use just a palette knife - and the few tiny additions with a brush at the end give an added delicacy of touch and definition.
Hi Fran - thank you for your suggestion. I will try another palette knife scene in future - Happy Painting - Paul 😃😎
I look forward to seeing that. I think I might try this kind of scene too, I think granulating watercolour paints might be a lot of fun in an image like this.@PaulRansonArt
@@FranOnTheEdge Yes, give it a go. Maybe a steam punk street sign or lamp post to personalise the scene?
@PaulRansonArt yes, maybe. I haven't done steampunk for quite a while. It might be time for one.
Also Paul i've been meaning to ask ,but what kind of printer do you own ? I want to buy a printer to also print photos and to trace the more complicated ones, but Im not sure which one to pick - I want the printer to be able to print out big enough photos for bigger canvases
I've used Epson for years and found them to be very reliable. Currently, I'm using an Epson XP 445 for my regular office work and an Epson P50 Photo for my photographs. Both of these models have been replaced with newer versions called Ecotank which makes it more economical especially when printing high-quality photographs. BTW both of mine are A4 printers. To go up in size I use a free software called PostErazor. This takes a regular image and you can decide how big you want it to print over multiple sheets of A4. It's dead handy and works great. I did a video all about the Best Free Software for artists a while back so check out my channel. I do a walk-through on using it which you might find helpful - Best wishes - Paul 😃😎
i would like to try that, where can I get the photo you used please?
Hi Leona - I'm going to start a Pixabay page today with all the reference photos I use and post a link on the video. I'll put out a message on my community notice board later. If your subscribed to my channel you'll get a message.- Best wishes - Paul😃😎
@@PaulRansonArt that is so nice of you
@@leonanoble9192 Here's the link for it - pixabay.com/photos/alley-historic-center-historical-2995354/
You’re holding a painting knife. A pallette knife is for manipulating the paint on the pallette. Painting knives are my favorite tools. They are more flexible than pallette knives.
Wow, you learn something new every day. Happy Painting - Paul 😃