Oil Painting for Beginners - Basic Techniques + Step by Step Demonstration

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  • A video on the basics of oil painting for beginners willing to try oil painting. A simple tutorial with everything you need to have a good start : techniques and material and a complete step by step demonstration.
    1-Why use oil paint ?
    2-Is oil painting more complicated ?
    3-Is oil painting more toxic ?
    4-Does it require a lot of material ?
    5-How to learn more
    6-Demonstration
    The idea of this video is to make things as simple as possible, if you want to know more, check out other videos on my channel or my video course.
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  • @LenaDanya
    @LenaDanya Před 6 lety +5599

    This is an excellent oil painting introduction!! :]

    • @FlorentFargesarts
      @FlorentFargesarts  Před 6 lety +166

      Thank you so much Lena, it's an honor, I really like your work, and your videos as well... People in the comment section, if you don't know Lena Danya, you have to go there and subscribe to her channel. Great content !

    • @arbehufano3233
      @arbehufano3233 Před 6 lety +4

      ikr lena!

    • @UditENG-xi4pu
      @UditENG-xi4pu Před 6 lety +5

      wow, its your approved then it must be nice I'm also one of your subscribers .

    • @amysbees6686
      @amysbees6686 Před 6 lety +4

      Lena is a treasure in the art community, especially her videos!

    • @caramelized_rayan6865
      @caramelized_rayan6865 Před 6 lety

      Yeah ,you're totally right Lena !!!

  • @gracache
    @gracache Před 4 lety +7549

    maybe if i stare long enough, i can absorb some of his painting skills

  • @putri7659
    @putri7659 Před 6 lety +4433

    Or clean the brush by beat the devil out of it

  • @RanjitinEurope
    @RanjitinEurope Před 2 lety +1219

    To get out of depression, I thought I could teach myself an art. And this is the first learning video ever that I watched about painting. And this this absolutely uplifting and I feel so inspired with this introduction. I am definitely gonna try painting. Thank you so much!!

    • @Gnarkill9095
      @Gnarkill9095 Před 2 lety +41

      I hope you've found a way to help yourself. Art can be very cathartic and is a wonderful outlet. The brain gets used to thinking in certain ways and tends to stick to those ways. Read about neuroplasticity, it is the brains ability to make physiological changes which can be influenced via certain behavioral methods. Powerful stuff.

    • @chcbba401
      @chcbba401 Před 2 lety +18

      I hope you have beaten it by now if you haven't don't give up or seven think about it.. I love you very very very very VERY much and you matter regardless what everybody or even your own mind says ♥️♥️♥️

    • @jeannedarc143
      @jeannedarc143 Před 2 lety +2

      Same

    • @hispanicshovel1485
      @hispanicshovel1485 Před 2 lety +2

      @@chcbba401 Speakinh from experience, three months is nowhere near enough time to beat it, but it’s progress

    • @Sevren_
      @Sevren_ Před 2 lety +10

      Art straight up gives me depression

  • @LetxiaC
    @LetxiaC Před 4 lety +208

    "Oil painting can be simple if you paint simply." Paints an intricate portal to my soul💀

    • @esha457
      @esha457 Před 2 lety +1

      lmaooo💀💀💀

  • @tabithasanders5407
    @tabithasanders5407 Před 4 lety +1794

    I literally watched him paint this step by step and still at the end I was like, “how the hell did he do that?” Lol

  • @TwinAquarius484
    @TwinAquarius484 Před 5 lety +1619

    I'm coming from watercolors. I'm excited to learn a new style.

    • @montygemma
      @montygemma Před 5 lety +87

      You'll find oils a lot easier to master than watercolour, just be prepared for the mess though, getting an apron is a good idea.

    • @lotte2147
      @lotte2147 Před 4 lety +80

      Same, I'm not even good at watercolor yet but I want to try oil painting so badddd

    • @mallorielouann546
      @mallorielouann546 Před 4 lety +24

      Haha. I'm moving from Oil to Watercolors. Lol.

    • @tofusius27
      @tofusius27 Před 4 lety +16

      I want to try oil painting too. I'n currently doing watercolour.

    • @giaonguyen3799
      @giaonguyen3799 Před 4 lety +9

      Twin Aquarius i’m so used to the transparency i actually struggle so much w opaque paint like acrylic and gouache. Hope oil is better

  • @MiikaLiukka
    @MiikaLiukka Před 3 lety +618

    "Here's how to do oil painting, an easy tutorial for absolute beginners" *proceeds to paint a photorealistic eye*

    • @skunker666
      @skunker666 Před 3 lety +34

      If you cant draw an eye you probably have other things to learn before oil painting

    • @CasanovaAizpun
      @CasanovaAizpun Před 3 lety +8

      Hahaha. 100%. What if I'm more into cubist crap? I just want to take a shit on top of a canvas and call it art really. Do I need to go through the 10,000 hour process? That doesn't sound very artistic to be honest. Real art is shit so fucking painful to go through, that it ruins your life. Unfortunately millionaires assign a multimillion dollar value to the ruin of the somebody's inner soul. They have literally monetized people's insanity.
      This guy's content is good I must admit - he knows his shit. But the reason why he will never be Picasso, is because he has enough time in his hands to create a CZcams channel.

    • @Ronam0451
      @Ronam0451 Před 3 lety +18

      @@skunker666 I've seen many people who can't do an eye painting. Your reply makes no sense

    • @skunker666
      @skunker666 Před 3 lety +17

      @@Ronam0451 your reply makes zero sense. Drawing an eye isnt for skilled artists. It's something most artists learn to do. It doesnt even need to be photo realistic, just proportioned correctly. If you havent learned anatomy and art rules then you should try a different medium like regular drawing before oil painting

    • @Ronam0451
      @Ronam0451 Před 3 lety +20

      @@skunker666 what if the guy wants to paint a tree? Let him do what he wants, stop trying to tell people what to do.

  • @aishamahmoud4337
    @aishamahmoud4337 Před 3 lety +1414

    TIME STAMPS:
    Is oil painting more complicated? 1:47
    Is oil painting toxic? 3:38
    What materials do you need? 6:32
    How to learn more 9:02
    Demonstration 10:28

  • @AuriSchnauri
    @AuriSchnauri Před 4 lety +585

    This has nothing to do with the topic, but this guy is so wholesome and adorable!!

  • @victorianicodemus5488
    @victorianicodemus5488 Před 5 lety +434

    Oil painting is my passion, and yet I know NOTHING about it. I feel in my spirit that THIS IS what I'm meant to do, however I've been looking for a mentor..a person that could teach me about oil painting and today I found this AMAZING teacher!!! I will be watching ALL HIS VIDEO'S AND LIVE STREAMS. THANK YOU SIR. YOU HAVE BEEN A GOD SEND.

    • @isabelade4778
      @isabelade4778 Před 3 lety +7

      YES YES YES

    • @lauramessy
      @lauramessy Před 3 lety +7

      i just want so bad that the quarantine can be over soon, so i could go to classes to learn more about and actually do it.

    • @gloriaschubert153
      @gloriaschubert153 Před 3 lety +5

      He is very good I be painting for 40 years and he is very good wow love oils water color and articles all you have to do is try so true

    • @victorianicodemus5488
      @victorianicodemus5488 Před 3 lety +2

      @@nohandle471 thank you!!! Yes, me too!

    • @Cortesevasive
      @Cortesevasive Před 3 lety

      @@victorianicodemus5488 any progress ? why do u think u can have a talent

  • @rainramblers7656
    @rainramblers7656 Před 2 lety +69

    What materials do you need? 6:30
    - 6:43 Paint (Primary Colors, Earth Tones, Set of Colors)
    - 7:12 Brushes (Hard bristle, Softer Synthetic or Natural)
    - 7:34 Canvas (Stretched Canvas, Primed Panels, Canvas Boards, Oil Painting Paper)
    - 7:50 Solvents/Thinners/Diluents/Spirits (Odorless Mineral Spirits)
    - 8:17 Mediums (Alkyd: Liquin, Galkyd, Flow'nDry ; Changes Properties, Consistency, Luster of Paints)

  • @Max3851
    @Max3851 Před 9 měsíci +3

    How wonderful it is to just strive to create something beautiful, not for money or recognition, all those millions of paintbrushes and the minds behind driving their creative goal.

  • @erickort1987
    @erickort1987 Před 4 lety +279

    im a disabled dude in wheelchair i thought of getting into oil painting,back when i was in art class in high school i did a few oil paintings,i even did a painting straight from my head,i won a ribbon at a art show for it,i still have that image of the painting in my head,i like to redo it,or i like to get into acrylic pour painting

    • @carolanneconnolly-brown6781
      @carolanneconnolly-brown6781 Před 3 lety +1

      My first attempt at oil painting was an abstract which I still have on my wall. I then went onto pour painting. But I gave up rather quickly. The mess was too much and the cost financially and too the environment was a major fact for me. That said I still do at times do the dip techniques as they have less waste and I prefer the look. Good luck sounds like you have some skills to start with, I didnt.

    • @bethtypuppy
      @bethtypuppy Před 3 lety +3

      Go for it - painting makes us so happy & your paintings will inspire & bring joy to others - good luck!

    • @neda9288
      @neda9288 Před 3 lety

      How is it going? did you start painting again? :))

    • @erickort1987
      @erickort1987 Před 3 lety +5

      @@neda9288 i only did one from my mind,the others i copied from magizine pages,the art teacher back then didnt realy teach art,just said paint this ,go make something out of clay,i made a lil dish,he asked me what it is,i said ash tray,he said it cant be a ash tray..ok its a coin dish,lol,but it looked like a ash tray,lol

    • @erickort1987
      @erickort1987 Před 3 lety +1

      i have no knowledge of painting realy

  • @osolemio4734
    @osolemio4734 Před 5 lety +2131

    Its so frustrating to want to paint like that... but not being able to

    • @twolf7580
      @twolf7580 Před 5 lety +213

      Your able to do anything, just practice!

    • @hosna605
      @hosna605 Před 5 lety +12

      i knowwwwwwww

    • @Nerflover10097
      @Nerflover10097 Před 5 lety +91

      If you dedicate time and it's your passion, you will get better.

    • @Sg-ip9rv
      @Sg-ip9rv Před 5 lety +6

      Osole Mio yes. thank you.

    • @robraver
      @robraver Před 5 lety +59

      you have to force yourself into it. I got into acrylics a few years ago, forced into it ironically, after a leg injury left me being able to just about hobble around the house. Got so bored with the TV programs I remembered I had some paints in a drawer from many years before. My first attempts were a bit laughable but with time and effort I have kept at it. Play around with it, and you will learn. :)

  • @celesterrr
    @celesterrr Před 3 lety +168

    *zooms in on paint*
    me: *F O R B I D D E N F R O S T I N G*

    • @_mel_9953
      @_mel_9953 Před 3 lety +9

      Art Brain: That Is Paint.
      Monke Brain: eat. I want to eat it.

    • @kirklurkpu4470
      @kirklurkpu4470 Před 3 lety

      PLS WHY DO I SEE THE WHITE PAINT AS MAYO dkKSeKsKKdD-💀💀

  • @railanbates1176
    @railanbates1176 Před 3 lety +30

    Thais just made me develop a crush on oil painting! Years of acrylic painting has caused a love/hate relationship with it and it’s fast drying time made me struggle with blending colors. I was one of the people who felt that oil was too much work and materials. You’ve opened my eyes so thank you so much for this!

  • @marylee5691
    @marylee5691 Před 4 lety +185

    I great tip for new oil painters is to constantly move around the canvas. Don’t stay too long on one spot, because it’s incredibly ways to over-blend with oil. Oil is unique because it leaves a beautiful texture when done correctly, so moving around the canvas helps to be quicker and to not hyper focus too much. Always add smaller details towards the end.

    • @pepa1420
      @pepa1420 Před rokem +7

      Thanks a lot Mary Lee. I'll keep it in mind when I start. I'm EAGER!!!

  • @Stickon32
    @Stickon32 Před 5 lety +363

    Bro... I sat down to go to bed, saw this video in my feed and clicked. Saved it to my watch later playlist so I could watch it tomorrow and accidentally watched all 28 minutes just now... thank you

  • @stehlify
    @stehlify Před 3 lety +17

    I started with linseed oil as a medium and soap + warm water to clean the brushes... and it works completely perfectly. So guys if you have doubts on what to use ... keep it simple (: but paint and paint and paint so you become better

    • @bethtypuppy
      @bethtypuppy Před 3 lety

      I've been painting with oils, acrylics & watercolors for years - - I love them all but like advantage of oils staying wet - I often paint first with acrylics because it drys quickly and allows me to lay in a quicker background before painting the main subject in oils (like birds for example).

    • @ferdinandcapuchino5216
      @ferdinandcapuchino5216 Před rokem

      Hope I can improve my style in painting

    • @tsnginsmojared2896
      @tsnginsmojared2896 Před rokem

      ​@@ferdinandcapuchino5216 practice in a canvas pad

  • @taklahirobuthan3420
    @taklahirobuthan3420 Před 4 lety +37

    "It can be simple if you paint simply"
    Still and amazing video, thanks for the effort

  • @SebastianTinajero
    @SebastianTinajero Před 6 lety +1146

    Your right I went from oil to acrylic and I actually find acrylic much more hard and complicated to handle because of the quick drying time , oils are def much more forgiving!

    • @alyssaburton6765
      @alyssaburton6765 Před 6 lety +110

      Sebastian Tinajero i always thought i hated painting until i discovered oil painting a few years ago. acrylic paint is so weird and dries way too quick. oil painting made me realize i love painting even more than drawing

    • @justinsmith5870
      @justinsmith5870 Před 6 lety +26

      It's a personal thing. There are watercolor artists who work like it's oil. But that's skill.

    • @jamiececilielange5249
      @jamiececilielange5249 Před 6 lety +28

      I have tried all 3 mediums and it's not really that personal. If you google acrylic portaits and oil portraits, you'll notice that there are plenty of good oil's and not many acrylic's. Acrylic demands different techniques like scumbling or layered brushstrokes, and you might still not get as good a result. Maybe with an expensive medium.
      Also watercolor is different from oil, it dries quickly, but there is the advantage that you can fade a color out with water, so it doesn't matter. You can blend it even after it's dry. You can't really do this with acrylic. Oil colours can just be blended into each other.
      Acrylic isn't impossible and I think it's great for landscapes and bad for portraits.

    • @infernoskyful
      @infernoskyful Před 6 lety +2

      Darn it, I'm really new to these 3 different paint types and I've been really getting into painting landscapes. Now I've noticed i might have a harder time now because i went and bought Acrylic paints thinking these would do fine while painting on a canvas. I now know they will dry faster. Looks like now I'll have to wait a little while longer to purchase some oil based paints.

    • @justinsmith5870
      @justinsmith5870 Před 6 lety +2

      Jamie Lange I would say oil over acrylic too but people like what they like. If you're getting what you want out of it use whatever you like.

  • @smarandabulat7380
    @smarandabulat7380 Před 4 lety +61

    Im getting insecure about starting painting with oil paint when I see his talent

  • @cathychastine6238
    @cathychastine6238 Před 2 lety +4

    Ive been acrylic painting for a few years. I just enrolled in an online art school and after watching this magical video I'm afraid I may be in over my head. Having a lot of doubts about this level of skill.

  • @tessdejaeghere6972
    @tessdejaeghere6972 Před 5 lety +285

    You seem like such a lovely, warm-hearted person. Thank you for this helpful video!

    • @arts5980
      @arts5980 Před 5 lety +10

      You are right, the way he talks and his facial movements indicate he is warm-hearted.

  • @veecastro6028
    @veecastro6028 Před 4 lety +213

    Aww he's cute and has warm eyes. Love how he's breaking everything down. Awesome

    • @atrtsh
      @atrtsh Před 4 lety +2

      Don't objectify people! He's talking about painting, not on show for your viewing pleasure.

    • @antonia-gs6po
      @antonia-gs6po Před 4 lety +27

      atrtsh she’s not, she’s complimenting him. she means he’s got a nice personality so it’s easier to take advice from him

    • @atrtsh
      @atrtsh Před 4 lety

      @@rosiew4260 I'm pointing out double standards. Men make comments like that and get accused of all sorts. I know sometimes it's warranted, sometimes not, but the point stands. It's impossible to compliment anything about anyone these days without being attacked, I'm just holding up a mirror.

    • @kelseyainsworth823
      @kelseyainsworth823 Před 4 lety +25

      atrtsh bruh it’s really not that deep. she gave him a compliment, that’s it💀

    • @graziella1224
      @graziella1224 Před 3 lety +3

      @@atrtsh Eye for an eye and the whole world go blind

  • @IronOxideArt
    @IronOxideArt Před 3 lety +23

    The complexity of set up and clean up is my favorite part of oil painting. It's this wonderful meditative process that prepares your mind for creation, once started you are committed to spend time and attention on your work.

  • @azkaarshad4953
    @azkaarshad4953 Před 4 lety +11

    One day I'll come back to thank You when I'll be able to paint with oil colors without being stressed about the solvent mediums.
    Started from water color's and now moving towards oil colors.

  • @PoisonPinball
    @PoisonPinball Před 6 lety +451

    I did my first oil painting for school, it looks awful, but you inspired me and I would like to try again!

    • @rtchow3000
      @rtchow3000 Před 5 lety +33

      everyone has to start somewhere. mine is the same as yours. the most frustrating part was mixing the right color on the subject. i had done a large mural 55' x 78' on John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in Jordan River. it took me two years to complete. there were so many redid to make the scene look alive. many painting i had seen in museums depict John pour water on top of Jesus' head with hyssop. it was a full submersion according to the KJV; sorry to say while on the mission trip to China, my church lost this painting. now i'm more than ever determined to do two oil paintings, one on same John the Baptist baptizing Jesus and the other Last Supper while the twelve disciples were reclining dining with Jesus on the night of his betray by Judas. the painting in Venice done by Michael Angelo showed them sitting, disciples should be reclining as scripture stated. let's hope i 'll get these two finished less than two years if the Lord tarry

    • @NarwahlGaming
      @NarwahlGaming Před 5 lety +4

      Have the Disciples hanging out on La-Z-Boy recliners!
      Be the next 'Dogs Playing Poker' guy!

    • @flashfan1122
      @flashfan1122 Před 5 lety +5

      @@rtchow3000 that sounds awesome! Keep it up!

    • @yaarruhd2228
      @yaarruhd2228 Před 4 lety +2

      I'm doing my first one for school too! It's due in two weeks, i'm completly dead jsjsj

    • @lydia7177
      @lydia7177 Před 4 lety

      @@yaarruhd2228 SAME AKENJS

  • @ddavis1714
    @ddavis1714 Před 4 lety +112

    You did a fantastic job of taking the fear out of oil painting. I always thought it was super complicated but you really broke down why that’s not true. Definitely going to watch all your instructional videos now, thanks!

  • @piyaporn_khuankaew
    @piyaporn_khuankaew Před 3 lety +56

    I’ve just started learning oil painting today and this is so satisfying to watch! Thank you for all the tips ! 😊

    • @CharlotteEric
      @CharlotteEric Před 5 měsíci +1

      I'm glad you felt inspired, how has the journey been?

  • @scribble9431
    @scribble9431 Před 3 lety +1

    Well said. Oil painting only sound complex because it offers a lot of possibilities than other mediums.

  • @FlorentFargesarts
    @FlorentFargesarts  Před 6 lety +474

    Show some of that love : like and share !

  • @DearToMe_
    @DearToMe_ Před 4 lety +87

    them: oil painting is scary
    me: oil paint is hella expensive, and I can't art for shit

  • @saurabhkaranje08
    @saurabhkaranje08 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi I am Saurabh Karanje and I'm a Creative Director in the Indian Film Industry. Your TUTORIALS have really helped me a lot. I'm thankful to you for creating such beautiful and simple videos to propagate knowledge about Oil painting.
    Thank you so much !
    Regards,
    Your Artist Friend from India

  • @sentinelOO7
    @sentinelOO7 Před 9 měsíci +1

    "Later you can go onto complicated paintings," he says.
    I thought this already was a complicated painting. Wonderful work!

  • @faizalamish
    @faizalamish Před 5 lety +112

    Did someone notice his orating skills

  • @lynneacevedo6641
    @lynneacevedo6641 Před 5 lety +103

    I feel like I'm in school but it's not excruciating lol. I'm like yes, yes, tell me more lol thank you!!!!

    • @lotte2147
      @lotte2147 Před 4 lety +3

      Exactly! I wish classes irl are as exciting as this!

    • @kassimhussain5386
      @kassimhussain5386 Před 2 lety

      A am from India I want Ask you Therese in oil paint floversent colour

    • @kassimhussain5386
      @kassimhussain5386 Před 2 lety

      A am from India hello sir you are good painter if you have free time jest sy hallow thanks

  • @CalfromGlasgow
    @CalfromGlasgow Před 4 měsíci +1

    As someone about to start his first oil painting, as an absolute novice, I have to thank you for such a clear and helpful video, I've found it super helpful and incredibly informative - great work!

  • @Mevlinous
    @Mevlinous Před 2 lety +2

    As you paint that eye, it’s like you are painting on all the memories from the person’s life. Wonderful.

  • @rwg1
    @rwg1 Před 6 lety +254

    I've watched many oil painting demonstrations on CZcams, but yours is one of the best, by far. It is really helpful to see how you prepared the paint, and your mixing, application, and blending techniques. Maybe I'll be able to overcome anxiety and actually start painting something now. Thank you for the comprehensive demonstration.

    • @FlorentFargesarts
      @FlorentFargesarts  Před 6 lety +21

      Getting started is the first challenge, the next one is going to be to know when to stop. Like many artists, you'll soon be cursed not knowing when you can call a painting finished but that's normal.

    • @rwg1
      @rwg1 Před 6 lety +1

      Thank you for your reply! I will try to paint something today. :)

    • @anusuyayuvaraj5402
      @anusuyayuvaraj5402 Před 6 lety

      rwgupta

  • @CamXavi
    @CamXavi Před 6 lety +90

    My first and only painting medium was oil in college and my biggest challenge is building up the image. My former technique was once I got my sketch together I would put so much paint on the canvas and start blending lol you can imagine how much paint I used (and money I spent). Seeing you used so little amount of paint on your palette the whole time and the layering technique showed me something I would like to do with new paintings. This video was so helpful.

    • @FlorentFargesarts
      @FlorentFargesarts  Před 6 lety +20

      Thank you so much ! Indeed, I often say that controlling the quantity of pigment on your brush (and on your canvas of course) is the key to painting. It's a subtle balance but it comes with time.

    • @CamXavi
      @CamXavi Před 6 lety +4

      Florent Farges - arts excellent advice

    • @princessfreakingjasmine2322
      @princessfreakingjasmine2322 Před 5 lety

      I feel like that's exactly what I'm doing lol

  • @jameshomschek8155
    @jameshomschek8155 Před rokem

    Can confirm 👍 . Oil Painting is easier than its misconceptions make it out to be.
    I will only add one small piece of valuable information. When it comes to buying paint. Whether it is oil, acrylic, watercolor etc. Buy the highest quality paint you can.
    The learning process will be smoother because the paint will handle and do what it is suppose to do. That's the most important benefit.
    You are learning a new skill. You don't need the frustration of low quality paint being the reason preventing you from succeeding.
    This was one of the first pieces of information my first teacher gave me. I have also tested other qualities when I understood how to handle paint effectively.
    10 years of painting in acrylic. Just started using oil.

  • @jolidesir
    @jolidesir Před 4 měsíci

    I've been trying to get back into painting. I wanted to do it right this time. I've been watching sooo many videos and this made more sense than all of the others combined. Not only do you show everything but give a clear demo. Thank you ❤

  • @reeses3466
    @reeses3466 Před 5 lety +66

    1:00 minute in and im already convinced lol

  • @jamescarpenter6585
    @jamescarpenter6585 Před 5 lety +32

    Have recently converted to oils from acrylic... I find that by using alkyds I can do my dry work the very next morning. Also, with these (alkyd) products, I’m painting in a similar way to acrylic and rarely worry about “fat over thin”. But, most importantly, I don’t have the frustration of seeing a much darker painting in the morning than the one I was looking at the night before, which was my frustration with acrylics! Another important advantage is being able to take my time when working wet-on-wet, the slower drying time makes blending so much easier and my paintings are much better (to my eye at least) for that. Have just subscribed to your channel, you have a very clear and concise way of teaching...much appreciated.

  • @missalaneous4337
    @missalaneous4337 Před 4 lety

    I have been desperately looking everywhere for how to prep my oils and you explained it wonderfully! Thank you so much! Beautiful work!

  • @ashisdas5914
    @ashisdas5914 Před 2 lety

    You painter people are amazing,you people r so creative and are with imaginary vision .scientist and painter are the only intellectual on earth.

  • @tina-mariehennessy5878
    @tina-mariehennessy5878 Před 6 lety +216

    You are such a brilliant teacher. Lots of love from the UK

  • @marky437
    @marky437 Před 6 lety +108

    Love oil paint. But took me years to re-discover it again as when I first started using oil paint I had no idea what I was doing and I gave up. But over the years I had a hunger to try it again. This time I had more experience and needed a new challenge lol

    • @FlorentFargesarts
      @FlorentFargesarts  Před 6 lety +6

      Great stuff ! It is challenging at first, but you have to push through. Once you get the technical and practical stuff, it becomes very natural.

    • @rotroom
      @rotroom Před 5 lety +1

      Same

  • @britneymyishafernandez4333

    been watching a lot of tutorials for oil painting BUT THIS IS THE BEST. I love how you didnt talk the whole time and chose to use captions. I love how you showed the palette and the painting. THANKYOU

  • @monikabrouwer6404
    @monikabrouwer6404 Před rokem +1

    Because of being insecure, all the Old Holland oil painting stuff I bought is under my bed for 1,5 years now... After watching your I am going to get it and finally start...something. Thanks for your inspiring video and clear explanation.

    • @FlorentFargesarts
      @FlorentFargesarts  Před rokem

      Happy to inspire you to pick up the paint ✨🎨👍let me know how it goes!

  • @VesicaChloeAstrology
    @VesicaChloeAstrology Před 5 lety +12

    Dude, thank you so much for sharing your process and making your work/knowledge accessible. I truly appreciate your work!!

  • @Pusssit
    @Pusssit Před 5 lety +6

    I always imagine oil painting the way you described it, it makes it complicated in my head lol. Thank you! You're a great teacher!

  • @kentlloydj.lariba3281

    The way you explain and demonstrate is on point. Moving around the canvas makes it easier to be quicker and to avoid becoming overly hyper-focused. Oil is special because, when applied properly, it leaves a beautiful texture.

  • @subhapainting595
    @subhapainting595 Před 3 lety

    I am a self taught painter , i am very much inspired by your vedio . I am from kolkata india .

  • @jcepri
    @jcepri Před 5 lety +3

    What a great guy. So generous with his time and expertise. Thank you!

  • @montseorigel3366
    @montseorigel3366 Před 5 lety +14

    Just fell in love with this technique, I feel so inspired ♥️

  • @jane2308
    @jane2308 Před 2 lety

    I’m going from acrylic to oil and super excited! Ty for this video!!

  • @amylunden8246
    @amylunden8246 Před 6 měsíci

    Your videos are so inspiring and helpful! I’m a fairly experienced artist using mostly watercolors, pen/ink, and gouache, and I’ve been scared to try oils. At almost 50 years old, I’m finally trying it out, and I think you for helping me understand that oils aren’t as toxic and terrifying as I always thought! ❤

  • @joelstinton14
    @joelstinton14 Před 3 lety +20

    A really informative video, thank you. I haven't painted or drawn for about 15 years, but started again In the last couple of weeks. There are many stages in the demonstration where I would have been happy to call it finished, but you really get a sense how you build up the final image through your video. Each process really adds something. Incredible. Thanks for taking the time to share your talent.

  • @kayleeglass3132
    @kayleeglass3132 Před 2 lety +4

    Just amazing from start to finish! You have definitely made experimenting with oil painting a lot more comfortable and cannot wait to watch more of your videos!

  • @beaujohnston2187
    @beaujohnston2187 Před 2 lety

    Thanks so much for the tutorial, you really pushed me over the line to give oils a go---I never tried them because, as you said, they were a tough medium for the old masters. It was helpful to follow along with your additive approach, thank you for showing how forgiving it is!

  • @lauricitro6646
    @lauricitro6646 Před 3 lety

    Thank you! I took oil painting as a major in college and now 32 years later I am finally having the time to get back into it! Appreciate your guidance very much! I’ve tried watercolor and acrylics, but they just don’t have the same flow.

  • @KimberlyCrick
    @KimberlyCrick Před 5 lety +6

    This was exactly what I needed. I am primarily a watercolor painter and wanted to refresh on the basics of oil paints and supplies, and your video was the most well made and informative one I've seen. I appreciate it very much, thank you! :)

  • @annacoribioanna
    @annacoribioanna Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you !!!! and that introduction was perfect, I had all those assumptions due to not having done my research

  • @carolynmaryscott
    @carolynmaryscott Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is a comprehensive and fantastic overview of the core things to know about oil paint. I was especially happy to hear about not using solvents - and that you clean brushes with soap and water. Forent is brilliant in his delivery, warmth, kindness and elegance of spirit.

  • @artwithvalerie
    @artwithvalerie Před rokem

    I showed it to our cancer patients! They loved it.

  • @johnfreeman6977
    @johnfreeman6977 Před 5 lety +4

    thank you so much for recognising that we all learn at different speeds

  • @msstephanie726
    @msstephanie726 Před 4 lety +15

    Thank you! I just got oil paints for Christmas. I’m not a painter, but painting seems like something l would love to do because of how much I love colors and swatches of any type of pigmentation. It seems like something cool that I won’t be able to pull off 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @angelranchan
    @angelranchan Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the thorough introduction, you did a great job answering all my questions and concerns!

  • @arminstachiewicz
    @arminstachiewicz Před rokem

    I want to thank you Florent very much for the knowledge that You share and enable me to start. It's truly brilliant.

  • @tokipokipeaches
    @tokipokipeaches Před 6 lety +9

    Thank you for sharing !! This is amazing! I just got an oil painting starter kit for christmas and now I am even more excited to get started! Thank you for your guidance 🙏🏼

  • @chocolatenoodles7917
    @chocolatenoodles7917 Před 5 lety +6

    I was just thinking of starting oil painting and this popped up at the right time.
    Amazing! 🤗

  • @nesrinamin8579
    @nesrinamin8579 Před rokem

    Just thank you - for your generous videos, the clear explanations and the encouragement.

  • @hinda7298
    @hinda7298 Před 3 lety +2

    I started as a watercolour painter then moved to gouache and now I am eyeing oils.
    This video is very helpful and has definitely cleared up some misconceptions I have had about oils like it being toxic.

  • @christinagiannaros9817
    @christinagiannaros9817 Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you, very informative presentation, I had the exact 'fears' you mentioned. For years I stayed with acrylics, now I am ready to pick up a paintbrush again I will give oils a try with your guidance and encouragement.

  • @ILovHelloKitty13
    @ILovHelloKitty13 Před 5 lety +8

    This inspired me to actually take my oil painting seriously. Thank you.

  • @vinayabhosekar5209
    @vinayabhosekar5209 Před 2 lety

    I am already aghast at beginning the oil painting . This guy is soothing the way he teaches calms down my nerves. I am grateful for this video.

  • @welshdenise
    @welshdenise Před 3 lety

    Wow, blown away. I've just started using oils for floral paintings because oils are so versatile in that they stay wet for much longer than acrylics, so much more enjoyable to use without having to beat the clock! Your tutorial as taught me a lot so far so i have definitely subscribed. Thank you for the video tutorial and stay safe.

  • @vanessamargate3811
    @vanessamargate3811 Před rokem +5

    I've seen a lot of oil painting tutorials on CZcams, but yours is by far one of the best. It is quite beneficial to observe how you mixed, applied, and blended the paint as well as how you prepared it. Maybe I'll be able to get past my fear and begin painting right away. I appreciate the thorough demonstration.
    I've recently developed a passion for oil painting, so it's wonderful that you have videos on it. I like your talent and dedication.
    I literally watched your paint step by step and still at the end I was like, "how the hell did he do that?"

  • @leonormartinez6378
    @leonormartinez6378 Před 3 lety +3

    This was a fabulous instructional video and answered a lot of questions as I have been painting mainly acrylics and water colors. Yet, I’m ready to try oil painting. Will look for other videos. Amazing talent!

  • @thatsunasimp6139
    @thatsunasimp6139 Před 9 měsíci

    Up until last year I hated painting I didn't feel I was good at it and just never had any inspiration to paint. I eventually started to come around to it but ive never been happy with my paintings as they always feel off. Recently I've been looking into what my art style is as it genuanlly fluctuates but I have found oil paintings seen to be what I'm drawn to about 95% of the time. I've only ever worked with acrylics as I've never been taught anything other than that in school nor since I started college, oil painting always seen to have more life and emotion so I'm hoping to try it and hopefully be motivated enougth to practice and get good at using oil paints so I can become more confident in my art!!! This video has really helped me have a better understanding of everything and now im even more excited to use oil paints in the future and hopefully use them for future college work instead of acrylics!!

  • @42itousfate
    @42itousfate Před 3 lety

    You communicated w such sincerity and encouragement. Happy I came across your videos. Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @ellie7589
    @ellie7589 Před 5 lety +9

    Your paintings are stunning. Wow. Thanks for the useful video!

  • @Chimunculous
    @Chimunculous Před 6 lety +4

    Thank you for such a great video, I learned a lot! As someone looking to begin oil painting, this made it a lot less scary. Also thanks very much for the demo, I appreciated the notes running alongside you painting. Cheers!

  • @dennisrond8955
    @dennisrond8955 Před 2 lety

    Thank you sooo much, Your video taught me more than any other videos I've seen. You my friend are my new Mentor in the world of oil panting. I have searched hard for someone to help me become familiar with the techniques of the grand masters and here you are doing this and I'm very great full to you for that. I admire the works of John William Waterhouse, John Singer Seargent and a few others who remain nameless ones that are great artists. You are now my new mentor and I thank you for your artistic direction and for sharing your knowledge with us all. Thank you so much my newfound video mentor.

  • @JoeyMameDeVil
    @JoeyMameDeVil Před 3 lety

    I love it all. I use. use them all for my fashion illustration and other artwork.

  • @ysa5235
    @ysa5235 Před 5 lety +9

    God bless you! This was so helpful. I hope all is well.

  • @jsmith3980
    @jsmith3980 Před 4 lety +4

    wow...thanks for sharing Florent.I want to take up oil painting!

  • @TheCraftofPetra
    @TheCraftofPetra Před 3 lety

    Wow... I am now encouraged to start oil painting after watching this video...

  • @ayesha8679
    @ayesha8679 Před 2 lety

    You're great at explaining each and every little detail that a beginner wants to know.

  • @khangkarim8877
    @khangkarim8877 Před 4 lety +3

    I had few oil paintings for last twenty years that I painted with my teachers and the colors are so fixed still with so vibrant and vivid . Very consistent. But they are more costly than the rest.... of course there are no comparisons . I could not do the eyes like you did it looks so real and deep. Portrait are fascinating but so hard to accomplish it right and realistic look. Thank you for your tutorial . You are absolutely great. Hope to learn more from your great artistic mind.🙏👍🎈🎉

  • @annasonnenblume
    @annasonnenblume Před 5 lety +10

    I learned so much from this! Thank you! ✨

  • @catsarerude
    @catsarerude Před 4 lety

    I'm so excited; thank you for all your videos!! You're so generous to offer this knowledge to us.

  • @vijiraja6957
    @vijiraja6957 Před 4 lety

    Very kind of u to help all at this moment of distress thanks

  • @paulgriffinpencil
    @paulgriffinpencil Před 4 lety +3

    Just purchased my first oils and have to wait a week for delivery (lockdown). I've tried acrylic before but it dries way too quick. I can't wait to have the freedom to paint and take my time for the first time.
    This video has taught me a huge amount and I can't wait to get going. Great video at a great speed. Thank you so much for sharing your skills, it's really appreciated.

  • @enricosantos2718
    @enricosantos2718 Před 5 lety +6

    thank you so much for a very comprehensive lecture and demonstration. now i am more raring to start with my new challenge, painting, and to think that i am already an elderly enthusiast at age 67. as they say in the Philippines--"Maraming Salamat, Florent!' --which means: Thank You so much, Florentt!

    • @gilessteve
      @gilessteve Před 5 lety

      How did it go? I'm 58, with no experience of making art, but I really want to give it a go!

  • @reemkojok7194
    @reemkojok7194 Před 4 lety

    Simply thank you .. i just came across ur video and just know that u inspired thousands of ppl ...and i'm one of them so thank you

  • @Ayagal81
    @Ayagal81 Před 3 měsíci

    Merci pour tout ! C'est rare un français qui parle aussi bien anglais ! Vos conseils m'aident dans ma peinture. Merci !!