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Absolutely. I know I need to make a video on this soon that might explain it better than I can here. Are you thinking gouache or oil or watercolor or all of the above?

Thank you Peggy! 🙏

Thank you! I’ve been enjoying just using these three for most of my gouache sketches and I like them. The two flats are by Princeton and I need to check what the small round is. Either it’s Princeton or Winsor and Newton brand.

@@DannySabraArt thanks for sharing...i too am fan of Princeton...especially velvetouch and catalyst also aspen series..your long flats are superb. I stopped gouache few months..was trying acrylics.. but now im back with more interest in gouache

@sujanithtottempudi2991 awesome! I’ve been also playing around with acrylics a bit and mixing them as in this video. I want to do that more I think.

@@DannySabraArt Experiments in Art is so much fun...never a waste as it teaches us something anyway...who knows maybe that road leads to your own style

@sujanithtottempudi2991 exactly. Every painting has a lesson

Thank you so much!

I think it can crack if you paint with big impasto, especially if on a flexible surface.

Thank you. I’m not sure what S Bann is but I hope you find a good solution for that. 👍

It's a city train in Europe. Like subway sort of. We'll the same for any public transportation I think might be challenging... thank you fir the tips of course.

@tatjanaelevate thank you! Someday I’d love to paint in Europe. It’s a dream of mine.

Thank you! I appreciate it! It’s good to be back

Thank you! I’m always experimenting with underpainting and drawing tones. Alizarin is nice because of its transparency too. I haven’t used it in a while, so I might need to bust it out again! Lately I’ve been doing my drawing with pencil instead of the brush.

Thank you! 🙏

Thank you! I should be getting another process video out this weekend!

Yes there are other ways to do it. If for Instance you want to transfer a photo, print out or even from an original drawing you could do the same procedure on the back of the photo or drawing. You can also coat the back with charcoal instead of paint. This is how the old masters used to transfer their drawings. The drawback to this method is that it can ruin the original drawing or at least damage it, but if all you care about is the transfer and the finished painting than you can skip the tracing step. Hope this helps

Haha. Thanks

I’ve heard that too. I also know that the impressionists were some of the first to paint on white surfaces because they liked how it made the colors pop more. I think it’s all about trying different techniques and finding what works best for you and for each individual painting

@@DannySabraArt indeed! I was wondering how artists choose color for the underpainting and your videos were very helpful in understanding how it works!

@tali_vanderkat thank you! Glad it was helpful!

Give it a shot! It’s fun! I’ve been experimenting with different underpainting colors and it always effects the painting in unique ways.

Por algum motivo, o TH-cam não me permite adicionar legendas automáticas a este vídeo. Vou continuar trabalhando nisso. Eu sinto muito mesmo!

@@DannySabraArt agradeço pelo retorno amigo!

obrigado! 🙏

Thanks Susan! Yep I do have some of their water mixable mediums as well! I know using water during the painting process is hotly debated as is using any solvents for traditional oil painting. I know there are many perspectives on the issue. I’ve been trying out all kinds of methods over the past year and still trying to figure out what works best for me. I like the simplicity of WMO though!

Unfortunately you cannot do so in a way that is archival or will last. The reason is that since oil paint is oil based it will repel the gouache which is water based. You can in theory paint oil on top of water based paints. This is most commonly done with oil on top of acrylic (most store bought gesso is also acrylic based) there are of course people who argue or speculate that that is not as archival or time tested as oil on top of oil based primers which is a more historical way to prime a painting surface. Of course I think it’s safe to say most painters do paint oil over an acrylic ground. If you tried to paint oil over gouache most likely the gouache would reactivate. Another pint you might consider if you want a matte underpainting would be the use of casein, which is a milk based paint. It’s similar to gouache in its look and feel but has a stronger emulsion and once dry won’t reactivate. Some painters do use it for an underpainting before going over it with oil paint. But the easy way to remember is oil can go over water based paints but not the other way around. Like how oil will float on top of water.

Thank you

Thank you so much! I used to only do short videos but I like sprinkling in the longer ones because I realized it’s what I found most useful when I started out myself and hopefully for those who are interested they can maybe find a tidbit here or there that’s helpful to them.

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You are so kind! Thank you so much! Welcome to the journey! 🙏❤️

I’ve heard spike of lavender oil which I’m not sure if it’s the same as essential oil or not, but I’ve wanted to try it sometime! I use just regular walnut oil to clean my brushes and it’s really nice

Thank you! The struggle is real but there’s absolutely ways to do it and make it work for you!

Haha. Yes I don’t recommend that part!

Thank you so much Julie. Comments like these make it all worth it to me. Keep going and don’t give up! ❤️🙏

I’m so glad to hear this. I think that’s a wise conclusion as well. I need to remind myself that it won’t always be smooth sailing and I should plan accordingly!

It was scary for me too! Thank you 🙏 I had cut out part of the video just for length but I had talked about learning that I need to make a plan and let someone know where I was. That was the scary part was in the moment I realized nobody knew where I was and if I couldn’t get out I’d be stuck.

Thank you Scott!

Thank you Scott! Appreciate you and your wisdom. Keep killing it man!

I will definitely check that out. Ironically I’ve been really getting into the stoic philosophers this year. I’ve read Marcus and am currently reading the writings of Epictetus and have Seneca on the shelf.

@@DannySabraArt brilliant! The way Ward pulls theology from each philosopher on specific subjects helps me. It seems repetitious but, each philosopher had a different way of explaining a fix for a problem. One may resonate more than another but, the collective goal is the same. It simplifies it all. Keeps my ADHD brain engaged especially when cleaning.🥰

Danny your concerns are not uncommon. We can begin a challenge fresh and ready to take on the world but by the end tired. Rest when you need to. I find high anxiety or overwhelm is often bought on by our own perfectionists expectations. When I feel that way I have to declutter my environment and schedule. For instance, unfinished paintings can make us feel guilty and anxious so put them out of sight visually and just commit to finishing one a week, a month or whatever works. Work out what part of art gives you joy and permission to do that until your stealth returns. Creativity is not mechanical and closely aligned to our spirit and feelings so needs to be nurtured more than driven. We became driven when our joy is nurtured. I’m sure yours will return. Be kind to yourself.

@kayleenwest thank you Kayleen. I know you’re right. I was thinking to myself that I probably should focus in my goals more to promote a healthier way of looking at my art and be more open about what productivity looks like. I don’t want to be lazy or wasteful with my time but I also don’t want to drive myself into the ground or crush my spirit. Here’s to finding a better way! 🙏

@@DannySabraArt definitely a better way to go. I uploaded a video last night that touches on this and may be helpful to you. Our emotions stem from our thinking and need to be realigned from time to time. I have endured panic attacks before so familiar with your situation at the moment.

Thank you!

@@DannySabraArt your very welcome :)

That’s such a great point and Art and Fear is one of my favorite books! Although I forgot about that story about the pottery class it’s such a great example! I think fundamentally as is the case with many of my videos this is a much needed reminder for myself as much as it is for anyone else, because I so often get caught up in trying to make my art “better” and lose sight of the process that will actually get me there

Absolutely. Thank you 🙏

Thank you so much Maggie! Much appreciated 🙏

You and me both! I find I keep having to come back to fundamentals because so often I feel like I’ve never painted before and forget everything! I’m glad this was useful and I hope you’re enjoying gouache!

Thanks!

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Wow! Thank you so much Martin! Very much appreciated. 🙏

Thanks Evie 🙏

I forgot to make a follow up video on this set up! It’s actually a small tackle box or maybe waterproof phone case that I got in the fishing section at Walmart for $6. I used tape for the hinge and that’s it! Very simple and easy. Lately I have been using a flat handheld palette and taping my paper to it. I’ll try to make a video soon showing all my various set ups.