Oil Painting: Beginners Painting Apples Will Learn How to Paint Anything with Helen Van Wyk

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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
  • Today, Helen is teaching you her favorite lesson. Why? Helen always wants you to ask why. If you can paint a really good apple, you can then use that apple-painting expertise in all the other subject matter you encounter. Why? Because an apple has shape, texture, shine, color, and tone. Listen for her story, at the start of the lesson, about the artist she studied under, Maximillian Roscoe.
    Helen Van Wyk is quickly recognized by thousands of artists as the host of PBS's Welcome to my Studio television show. Helen took the time to teach us the principles and reasons behind painting each element in the progression of a work. Helen's sensibility in basic natural fundamentals taught us we can paint anything by employing these basics. Subject matter was a minor consequence to Helen. Using the basics, thousands of artists received the confidence to paint any type of subject.
    Subscribe now and embark on an unforgettable journey of artistic discovery with Helen.

Komentáře • 37

  • @ritabykhovsky4175
    @ritabykhovsky4175 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Thank you for the Appals. Excellent teaching and it is a joy to learn from Master.

    • @HelenVanWyk
      @HelenVanWyk  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Great to hear that you enjoyed this lesson. Thanks.

  • @c.retana-holguin8318
    @c.retana-holguin8318 Před měsícem +2

    Brillant! You're the apple of my eye, Helen. Wonderful, structured lesson...

  • @Milania717
    @Milania717 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Helen’s handling of the brush- is like no other-
    It is her signature brushstrokes and ability to see and mix colors that makes her works stand out-

    • @HelenVanWyk
      @HelenVanWyk  Před 2 měsíci +1

      It is amazing to watch as she moves that brush in such an effortless manner and witness the spot-on results.

  • @Milania717
    @Milania717 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thank you for posting/ thank you Helen -

  • @CraigsLister
    @CraigsLister Před 2 měsíci +9

    I had to do a little research about the 5 bumps on a red delicious apple being due to the flower. Results (from ChatGpt): The presence of the five bumps on a red delicious apple is indeed connected to the original five-petaled structure of the apple flower, reflecting the inherent symmetry and segmentation that starts in the flower and continues through to the mature fruit.

  • @sleepyheadsleeps
    @sleepyheadsleeps Před 2 měsíci +7

    good video. I learnt a lot.
    will try painting apples.

    • @HelenVanWyk
      @HelenVanWyk  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Happy painting and apples are a great subject to learn.

  • @Toqueville2023
    @Toqueville2023 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Simple apples, yet this is one my favorites of Helen's videos. Constant helpful insights

    • @HelenVanWyk
      @HelenVanWyk  Před 2 měsíci

      Yes...and she presents it very well. Thanks for supporting the channel.

  • @SteveL2012
    @SteveL2012 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Love this! Helen rocks!

    • @HelenVanWyk
      @HelenVanWyk  Před 2 měsíci

      Yes, she does...Painting a truly lifelike apple isn't just about accuracy-it's a deep dive into the nuances of technique and observation. It teaches valuable lessons that go beyond mere replication

  • @Toqueville2023
    @Toqueville2023 Před 2 měsíci +7

    that apple analogy is perfect comparison to portrait painting. very helpful to understand uniqueness of individuals

    • @DivaJan
      @DivaJan Před 2 měsíci +4

      Very good lesson. I mostly learned from the fantastic commentary she uses during the lesson. Her explanations are clear and insightful, providing me deeper understanding of the techniques. I think it's a difficult thing to lecture and paint at the same time, but wow, Helen always does it with ease. Her ability to seamlessly blend instruction with demonstration is truly impressive. She makes complex concepts accessible and inspires confidence. Overall, an exceptional teacher who elevates the learning experience.

    • @HelenVanWyk
      @HelenVanWyk  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Its great to hear you appreciate Helen's teaching style, especially her remarks while painting. Thank you for sharing, and your continued support is appreciated.

    • @Toqueville2023
      @Toqueville2023 Před 2 měsíci +3

      curious though, Was Helen able to pick the apples out of the bag after painting them?

    • @HelenVanWyk
      @HelenVanWyk  Před 2 měsíci +2

      @Toqueville2023 - Well, in this particular lesson, she doesn't say. She's told that story before during other lessons, and if there's a definitive answer, this post will be updated.

  • @RobertQuist-no8zh
    @RobertQuist-no8zh Před 2 měsíci +6

    I am guilty of making the cast shadow the same color value as the subjects shadow. An Ah Hah moment. Thank you, Helen.

  • @craft-o-matic399
    @craft-o-matic399 Před 2 měsíci +2

    ❤ Oh how I would love to find one of Helen's paintings to have in my home! She has such beautiful energy! I want a part of Helen in my home. ❤

    • @HelenVanWyk
      @HelenVanWyk  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @craft-o-matic399 Helen's work truly does captures her energy. While getting an original painting might be tough, you can still enjoy her art through her video lessons, they'll bring a part of Helen into your home.

  • @cathyserafinowicz6374
    @cathyserafinowicz6374 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Love her,sorry she left us way too soon.💔

  • @susankolpack7044
    @susankolpack7044 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Excellent instruction ‼️🍎 I have her books.📚

    • @HelenVanWyk
      @HelenVanWyk  Před 2 měsíci

      Agree. Helen lessons are very educational and her books are a great complement to her lessons.

  • @janetwatkins1316
    @janetwatkins1316 Před měsícem +1

    I can’t get over how thick her paint is when she’s applying it. But the finished painting looks so smooth. I am so use to painting with acrylics and never tried oil.

    • @HelenVanWyk
      @HelenVanWyk  Před měsícem

      Thanks for your comment. If you decide to try oil painting, you might enjoy the different experience it offers compared to acrylics, although there are concerns such as odor, slow drying time, toxicity, cleaning ...etc.

  • @user-ib1xi7ut9b
    @user-ib1xi7ut9b Před 2 měsíci +4

    Thankyou you are wonderful excellent technic love you xxxxx

  • @TrangTrang-ju9dg
    @TrangTrang-ju9dg Před 2 měsíci +1

    Your lession is wonderful❤ you r beautiful. I ve just subscribed!yahoo

  • @joanamarques3225
    @joanamarques3225 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Amando tudo❤

    • @HelenVanWyk
      @HelenVanWyk  Před 2 měsíci

      Glad to hear you're enjoying the lessons. Thank you for visiting. Que bom saber que está gostando das lições. Obrigado pela visita.

  • @magdamartinez1737
    @magdamartinez1737 Před 2 měsíci +3

    ❤❤❤❤muchas gracias por cada video 🙏🙏🙏 bendiciones.

    • @HelenVanWyk
      @HelenVanWyk  Před 2 měsíci

      You're welcome, and thanks for visiting. Hope to see you again soon. De nada, y gracias por visitar. ¡Espero verte de nuevo pronto.

  • @mellisugahelenae
    @mellisugahelenae Před 2 měsíci +3

    🍎❤

  • @marypartridge5154
    @marypartridge5154 Před měsícem +2

    Just amazing. I never learned how to paint realistically and a lot of us painters dont even know how to do this and we went to art school. Paintings that sell today usually are not realistic and you look at Francis Bacon or Gerard Richter or Marlene Dumas and you are left thinking. Will I learn realism or will I do my own thing. Even if we learned this realism we have to consider who would buy them As the Chinese are flooding the market even in France with master copies. Yes what to do in art????

    • @HelenVanWyk
      @HelenVanWyk  Před měsícem +1

      It's a difficult road to navigate, indeed. Wrestling with the complexities of artistic identity, market demands, and practical challenges is something many likely face. I'll pin your comment to the top for a while to encourage others to provide some insightful perspectives and points of view. Stay positive.

  • @dinozavala2619
    @dinozavala2619 Před 2 měsíci

    how old is this video? Somebody knows?

    • @HelenVanWyk
      @HelenVanWyk  Před 2 měsíci +9

      Sadly, Helen died in 1994. She was a fantastic artist/teacher. The video quality is not up to current standards but her teachings remain as current as ever. Thanks for the support and please enjoy these remastered archived lessons from Helen. She really enjoyed teaching oil painting to her students.