Quick Tip 207 - Underpainting Lift Out

A subscriber asked about the process of using a lift out method in painting. Artist/art teacher Dianne Mize explains how she used that technique in one of her own paintings.

[@juliannaohara9374]

Thank you for all you do - I treasure your videos.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's a pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@kck7932]

You're a gem Dianne! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent with the world!! Well wishes to you & yours, x0
💙💜🖌🎨

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@louloukroon-zitko5760]

thank you so much Dianne, your tips are really very helpful! you are a really good teacher.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@LeslieNikulka]

Your knowledge, skill and artistry are 2nd to none, Dianne and you explain things in a way that I can understand. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Leslie. It's a pleasure sharing this stuff.

[@inkswampmedia2577]

Super helpful and wonderfully explained. Thank you so much for being so generous with this quick tip.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@juliearvaniti7336]

you're such a good teacher ! Thank you !

[@XX-ol7lf]

Ma’am, thank you so much, I appreciate your lessons. Your videos are an immense assistance....to my progression. Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@laurelglenn]

Love all of your lessons, they have been so helpful thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@mariacristinadixondecarval876]

You are a wonderful teacher.
Thank you !
Watching you from Brasil with gratitude

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Hello Brasil! Thanks for watching.

[@roxannefineart]

I love your videos. Your artwork has a beautiful dreamy quality. Even your little background painting is just so pretty. Thankyou for the quick tip. :)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@joanistotler8804]

Exactly answering what I was wondering about - love the raw umber look to the notan. Thank you so much, Dianne!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure, as always.

[@james6401]

I usually use W&N Burnt Sienna (PR101) in pleinair underpaintings. I'm thinking I need to use something cooler like Raw Umber though or mix ultramarine into the B Sienna in order to capture icy skies in Irish winter. Do we have much knowledge about how an underpainting colour affects the result? I've seen zero youtube videos on this. Edit: thanks for all your great videos!

[@eleanorcrooksculpture]

Thank you, your result looked very beautiful already and the demonstration very elegant.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@julierobinson5174]

Thank you ❤ you are one of the best teachers I have found. God bless you in all good things life has to offer.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wow, thank you!

[@nikkiswenson54]

You are just such a lovely woman to share your awesome skills! Appreciated!!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's my pleasure. Thank you.

[@mollygirl10go]

You made this so clear to me in a way I can understand the importance of the underpainting I love art and what I have learned is from artist like yourself . Thank you for sharing.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful. If I can give clarity to a topic, I've done my job.

[@rejithrt9544]

I am seeing a video with no Dislikes for the first time..
Till this day and time 07 Mar 2019...
Thank you dear Dianne for that good lesson.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Let's hope that hold for the duration. Thanks for watching!

[@jerrysetlerr770]

I have done it like this, it really does work and give the illusion of detail right of the hop and quickly gives a landscape sketch takes ,care of the little shadows .

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for sharing this, Jerry.

[@kimijonghighball9626]

Excellent tips, you’re such a great teacher.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Give this one a try. I think it will open up possibilities.

[@robertpage320]

Thanks, Dianne. You always manage to come up with some very helpful info. I've been using Jackson's water-soluble oils for some time now and I'm very pleased with them. They would be ideal for this approach to the start of a painting. I'll give it a try on my next work of art.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great. Let me know how the water-solubles work for this method.

[@arcuda2001]

Thanks for the info.. I’ve been trying very similar approaches to my watercolors and gouache pieces .. the underpaintings are very helpful to get better contrasts of lights and darks , and helps me to stay focused on values ,as well . Thanks again ..

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great! Thanks for sharing this.

[@boojay111]

thanks so much Dianne, very helpful and so generous

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@laurataggart8018]

Thank you Dianne. This is so helpful. Much appreciated!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure!

[@kathleenlairscey5934]

Simple things in the beginning help so much . Including evaporating the solvent thank you so much.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@jjroseknows777]

I am fascinated with how this is an extension about the under-painting that I was just commenting on another lesson (about painting grasses). Again the worth of this lesson is going to make a big difference in the next painting I attempt.I LOVE this lesson; it forces me to be aware of the need for planning what I want to paint...forcing me to work up my sort of "rough draft".

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great! Happy painting!

[@patricianorwood1075]

Thank you for this. I needed that reminder. I have been experimenting with underpainting tones and your video let me know what I was missing.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great! I love knowing when something I've taught gives clarity.

[@susant5722]

This was just the video I needed to clarify underpainting lift out!!! It was so helpful! Thank YOU! 😊 I really appreciate you and your videos! 😊 ❤️

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@shirleyandrews1152]

Thank you, this is all new to me. This will make the process so much easier😻

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It is a wonderful method. It also works well for studying the value pattern of a subject.

[@mischabe3]

Thank you, Dianne. Very useful tip 🌹

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

If it is useful, I have met my goal. Thanks for watching.

[@TerriKash-NEO]

Such a good tip. I am going to try working this way on my next project. It feels right to me because I really kinda don't like drawing on a canvas with anything. This seems a great way to get a feel for the desired composition in an organic way. It's interesting how each person has a preferred method and I think this method might be right up my alley. Thanks Dianne :-)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Terri, you are right. This approach does allow a more organic method for developing the underlying composition. I think you will enjoy using it.

[@heidil7092]

Thanks Dianne. I often use an under painting and find that when I do, the outcome is usually better than if I had not. This also gives you less struggles along the way.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so right. Thanks.

[@jeffhreid]

Excellent demo. Very clearly presented. Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@bryoned9745]

Your tips are so helpful - thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I love sharing these. Thanks for watching.

[@parvaiznaseem8831]

Very good Video. Learned a lot of new techniques!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@jcofortco]

Thank you kindly. I appreciate your expertise with this method. :)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's my pleasure to share. Thanks for watching.

[@petercooper642]

It would be helpful to see the step after the underpainting is finished. So. If we could see how you then add color, and see how the final painting looks completed, would be great.

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Thank you for demonstrating this lift out!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You bet!

[@joseluisderivera465]

Thanks a million for sharing this timeless and powerful tip. Greeting from Mexico master.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@AButler0901]

You are a national treasure! I bought your book, Finding Freedom to Create. I love it and recommend it to EVERYONE. I also just tried your Gamsol/Poppyseed oil method and boy did that make a difference! In addition to watching all of your CZcams videos, I am looking at the DVDs to buy some of those. My only wish? You made a T-shirt that said "Just a liiitle bit....". I'd buy that in a heartbeat!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for that plug, Anthony. Maybe we'll do t-shirts in another lifetime. :)

[@danielbrown6448]

Thank you very much for all your advice !

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure!

[@ayeshashahid4153]

I am a beginner in oil painting. It's a great tip. I am becoming your great fan. You are such a great artist.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you very much!

[@tammylanglois2602]

Wonderful demo!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Many thanks!

[@cheriesmith5140]

Beautiful- thank you for sharing. Great tutorial!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you! 😊

[@joseluisderivera465]

Thanks a million again Diane! I’m about starting a nocturne painting but using this tip as underpainting. All the best to you master. Greetings from Mexico!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful! Enjoy the journey!

[@joseluisderivera465]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction thank you! Happy Sunday!

[@KathyBrooksArt]

Very helpful, and easy to understand and apply this concept. Thanks!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're very welcome!

[@drbhansali]

Excellent tips and techniques

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@terrilynnstalvey1416]

Thank you. Answered lifting out 😲 makes sense. Wish I could do oil but restricted due to allergies. I follow you for your tips and 😁 finally figured out comments. Thank you for the the videos clearly helpful 😁

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad you figured out Comments, Terri. And thanks for watching.

[@sandracarroll6233]

You are much appreciated .

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Sandra.

[@DRPIreland]

Thank you Dianne.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Always a pleasure.

[@jerrysetlerr770]

You have it looking very much like the photo in the first two minutes it puts it into such perspective .

[@2annawen]

Thank you for talking
about this subject it is now very clear to me♡♡♡...

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I'll be happy to answer any questions you have about this process. Just ask them here in this comments section.

[@lindalopez5951]

Thank u so much.....I really needed a basic clear understanding of how start my oil painting....😀

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

This is not the only way, but it's a good one.

[@blairmartin8811]

Thank so much I am a beginner with oil and found this really helpful hopefully see more of vidios really appreciated

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@VictoriaPark-lx4he]

Good demo-- very helpful!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching!

[@young1471]

That was a great lesson!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@juliejroth29]

just what I was looking for! Big thanks!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure!

[@janetgeist8505]

This was an awesome video, thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@bethaniaromero8716]

You have so much knowledge 😇

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I've had a long time to gather it 😊

[@JeannettieP]

What a Great tip! Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@martigreen3055]

Love your educational videos.
Fantastic teacher. Thank you for posting this.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@lizkilic1528]

So easy to understand , you explain so beautifully......wish I had you as my private tutor 😍❤

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you! 😃

[@lada7539]

Thanks, your schooling is invaluable

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

And thank YOU for watching.

[@ballyantonia]

...and when the student is ready the teacher appears.

[@108bhavani]

Excellent presentation lift out good technique about to try it Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great. It certainly does simplify the process.

[@atkatk9208]

Tn q for tha valueble info.... Keep it up... Luv u soomuch

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Always a pleasure.

[@shirleyandrews1152]

Thank you so much, you are a good teacher

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you! 😃

[@danstenabaugh1992]

Love your demos Diane. I learn a lot each time I watch them. I am curious though about the type of panels or paper you use when you work???

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

In my studio work (that is, when I'm painting, but not teaching), I use stretched triple primed canvas.

[@CAPMARK123]

Hi Dianne ...just wanted say I love your teachings.. You remind me sooooooo much of my dear mother. You look almost exactly alike ....even your accent and mannerisms.... Its so amazing to me .... Your instructions are clear and precise ....easily understood . thank you for your immense sacrifice of making your videos. They truly help a new painter like me. 😇

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wow, thank you. Perhaps your mother and I were twins in a past life 😊.

[@CAPMARK123]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction my mom was from Brinkley, Arkansas..... In a family of 12. You guys look and sound sooooooo much alike. 😇👍😀

[@GKganesan]

Thank you; loved it.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

So glad!

[@corabe1638]

Very nice and good advice...Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@ilovepainting58rosa84]

Great video I love to paint with the wipe out method working with big shapes and values I find I get much better results than using a linear method

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Enjoy the journey.

[@phyllisjeanfulton]

Helpful and important. Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're welcome!

[@johnwallace5593]

This woman is extremely informative

[@angelz7785]

Thank you so much, this is the best tutorial I have seen so far! Using Gamsol and oil paint, how long does the underpainting take to dry?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Depending upon the humidity, about 15 minutes or so.

[@daledanby6831]

You are amazing👏

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@ToonNagtegaal]

Thank you very much! Great video.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@artladi1453]

Excellent lesson
Thank you
Yes

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You bet!

[@shylapr]

Very useful. Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are welcome. Have fun with it.

[@carolinafernandezoro733]

Excellent!!!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Many thanks!

[@SpainFlower]

Nice tutorial I learned a lot🤗

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great. Thanks.

[@gopinathannottath]

Thanks a lot for the tip.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@SkysMomma]

Wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're very welcome!

[@jensschettler1732]

Thats the way i paint for more than 10 years. It is awesome.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Keep enjoying the journey.

[@Website-Developer]

Great tip In "mural painting" some of us call it "toning the canvas" and/or "blocking it in" However it is all relative to like you said to basic "Color Harmony" and setting the light and dark values. Very nice work, Very clean. I love landscape painting. Actually I like it all

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Odd, isn't it, how we can find so many labels for a single technique.

[@swmient]

She's great!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

She says "Thanks"!

[@alistairshephard2014]

thank you this was great!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad you enjoyed it! Give it a try.

[@atkatk9208]

Its really amazing.. luv u..

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@SuperFrasman]

Very helpful................many thanks!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@peterelmer9114]

Very good information 👍

[@candacetroystudios]

Wonderful

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@anthonyrogone5155]

Like your quick tip videos very much. Do you have a video of the Tonalist method of painting? Thank You

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Not per se. I'll put this one on our schedule.

[@kathycrocker3953]

Thank you, very helpful

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@deliveredfromdarkness646]

I like this technique ty

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Give it a try.

[@TheJudeJane]

Nice demonstration. Painterly; no lines. Very professional.😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@johnsmall4318]

Superb Thanks!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@rollhard12]

thanks Dianne

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@jinxieclark884]

I love watching your tutorials. I learn so much. I have noticed you have A LOT of paint on your palette, is there a way you are just using it over and over? I would be afraid to waste paint, but maybe you have advice on how to keep it out of the tube without it drying up?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I explain that in Quick Tip 115. You can find all my Quick Tips at czcams.com/play/PLvx-2GtID2b4e3ECbRvzhjJTJCYAuuN3F.html

[@atroz8058]

Your advice is very valuable. Thank you. (with translator)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful!

[@merialusher5890]

Thank you sooooo much.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@GeorgiaBoi70]

Excellent explanation. I wonder if there is a similar technique using acrylics.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Acrylic dries so fast, lifting out like this is difficult, however you can use watercolor for this approach, then acrylic on top. Even the cheap pan watercolors will work, like those made by Prang.

[@mona2242]

Wonderful tip, now would the next step be the blocking in? Thank you very much

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

That's it.

[@dorothykelly8924]

Thank you from scotland

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Hello to Scotland!

[@frasermay7825]

It's a very useful technique for laying in rocks too

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Give it a try.