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I have some photos of the Lake District; I feel inspired to try YOUR technique. 😁

If only! I think I missed the boat on that by a few hundred years - the Dutch were using them in the 1500's. I'm pleased to hear your expanding your techniques. I know that Bob saw his role very much as the stepping on point for complete beginners to oils. I have quite a few in line for the living room wall too. In fact I searched through a big pile of paintings hunting for a particular one. An hour later I was still there looking through them like one does with a photograph album. Happy days - Happy Painting - Paul

Thanks Yvonne - simple is my middle name. If I can't understand it, its too complicated 🤣 Happy Painting - Paul

Thank you so much for your kind comments. I must have painted thousands of scenes by now ( a lifetime of dabbling! ) No two alike. Even ones I've painted may times for demonstrations will all be unique. Happy painting - Paul 😃😎

That’s awesome! It's great to hear that everyone enjoyed your first painting. Happy cabin painting - Paul 😃

I'm so glad you liked the waterfall painting! It’s always rewarding to try new things and see how they turn out. Good luck with your drawing! Best wishes - Paul

That's such a beautiful perspective! It’s amazing how children can remind us to appreciate art for its emotional value rather than its imperfections. Happy painting Paul 😃

Hi Sherrie - yes it's a super colour for this scene. 🤗

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to know that my teaching brings joy and positivity to your painting journey. Keep creating! Paul 😃

Do you mean this one? - th-cam.com/video/so5I4SjIKKE/w-d-xo.html Don't worry I can't find my own stuff either. I have them in playlist now but thats still a lot of videos to look through. Happy painting - Paul 😃

@@PaulRansonArt EXACTLY!!! Thank you very much. I’ll let you know how it goes.

Hi Darla - I've used water mixable linseed oil in olace of liquid clear. Its quite a bit thinner so apply very sparingly and dab off any wet bits. Then you can use water mixables for everything including thinning down your paint for those fine branches and grasses. I'll be making a video all about this soon. Best wishes - Paul 😃😎

Thank you for your message and a request. I'll add it to my list of painting topics for a future video. Sounds like you have a much better scientific knowledge of colours than I do! I fly by the seat of my pants! 😃😎

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to know that my content is making a positive impact on your learning journey!😃😎

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your support and positive vibes!😃

Thank you for your kind words! I'm thrilled to inspire you-can't wait to see what amazing things you come up with!😃😎

Thank you. Its all about getting a good background sky the right colour but not too thick with paint. I plan a little ahead as you can see to leave a gap here and there. Then my colours really pop and stay nice and bright. 😃😎

Thank you. A lot of folk compare me to Sir David Attenborough - high praise indeed. 🤩🤗

Wow thats awsome - so good to hear you're both doing well with your paintings. Now I hope you told her she's the best and bought her a nice bunch of flowers. 🤩🤗😃 Happy painting - Paul

Thank you so much 😍😎

Thank you so much 😀 Yes, its a similar scene. this was originally one that Terri painted for our classes. It was a hit then too!😃

Well thats so nice to hear your getting going with your art. Just remember I'm still a beginner somedays so were on the same path. I might be just a little further along. Also I use oils which work very differently to acrylics. You'll have to adapt my technique and make your own style as you go. But its all possible - just keep having fun. 😃

@@PaulRansonArt Thank you for replying and I enjoy your skill and taking the time to reply. I just retired in april or semi retired. They keep calling me back lol I enjoy painting and I do relief wood carving so I keep busy. Take care and You do great work so I keep returning to your style of painting and enjoy it Thank You

As I tend to use my own DIY paper canvases they always need a couple of coats of gesso to seal them up. Most canvases come pre-primed but thats no guarantee its been applied well. Unless it's a brand I know well I always apply a coat of gesso. I love both the Liquid White and clear depending on what I'm painting. But I say do what makes you happy. - Paul 😃😃

Thank you! I'm honoured to be compared to such a legendary figure. Art deserves to be explored and appreciated! Happy Painting - Paul 😃

Yes, mine had a little wrinkle when I apply the first coat of acrylic. I always use heavy-weight decorators ( as per the list of materials in the description ) lining paper which wrinkles far less. And I use a small roller to apply a nice coat of acrylic paint that's a reasonable quality. Some are more water than paint and this causes a few wrinkles. Lastly, I always tape my paper to an old canvas to keep it as flat as possible when drying. These steps usually keep my paper flat. The second coat of acrylic usually knocks out any other wrinkles. Hope this helps😃

@@PaulRansonArt yes sir it does. Thank you.

Thank you Ron. 😃😃

I can definitely say it's me! 🤣I always tell folk that the only difference between us is that I've made more mistakes for longer. So have fun and cherish those moments when it all comes together. They may be fleeting at first but oh so worthwhile. Happy Painting Mick - paul 😃😃

Hi Stephanie - it's so true that the more you practice the easier it all appears to fall in place. I once watched a very skilled mechanic repair an engine. He used very little effort to open up the various bolts and nuts and in what felt like a few minutes he emerged with the offending component for replacement. I asked him how he knew where to look. He simply replied - it's the same bit that snaps on all of them! Practice and learning what goes where is always the key. Now today I'm in unchartered waters again - literally a painting I've never done before so let's see where I end up!

@@PaulRansonArt yes! I used to watch my Dad work on his car like a surgeon- effortlessly! Oh wow I am really looking forward to this weekend to see you paint uncharted territory- and water? Wayyy cool!!!😎

Hi Michael - Just remember that finding a few happy accidents along the way is part of the journey. Learn from them and come back stronger. You'll do great and learn so much. Happy Painting - paul

Yes, me too, but I've grown to love it the more I use it. Today's painting is all palette knife! Ask me if that's still true tonight!😂

Hi Sue - thank you for your lovely comments. I'm delighted to be your favourite 🥰As for colours - you already have a good selection but there are a couple I use that you will find useful. Van dyke Brown is a good base colour for tree trunks, rocks etc. I also suggest you get some black. There are a few like Ivory Black but I prefer Lamp Black which is a nice dense colour. Lastly you didn't mention if you have any Green so a nice Sap Green and some Yellow Ochre are good to get. Lasly Indian Yellow is a wonderful transparent colour I use a lot. I don't use magenta on screen but its one I like for my own paintings. With these colours you can make a Prussian Blue by mixing a little Black with Ultramarine Blue or Ph Blue. I hope this helps. Have fun and make your own paintings uniquely yours - Paul 😃😃😍😍

@@PaulRansonArt I'm honored that you would reply! Thank you so much! I have the liquid white and liquid black I'll need for the beginner's Ocean Sunrise seascape above. You put together a pallet of just six colors and for all the tubes of oils I've bought, I don't have three of them. Is it possible that you might suggest a substitute from the ones I'd listed that I do have? I do have blacks, browns, greens.... I have some BR and some from his son's line as well as the Paul Ranson set that I trust is actually sanctioned by you. :-) Anyway, I have my canvas taped and ready to go, but need to know what to do in lieu of the three colors of your six-color pallet that I don't actually have. Which out of my list would your recommend that I use? And once again, I do thank you so much. You're the funniest, most cheerful and encouraging, as well as helpful instructor out there!!

@@sueconte6790 OK so the three basic sky / sea colours I would choose are the cad yellow, alizarin crimson and for lavender mix some alizarin crimson with a small amount of phalos blue ( either brand ) Thats the three colours I used. You have liquid black and the white can be a small dab of titanium white - I find liquid white too runny for the nice sparkle on the sea. So your all set no need to buy anything. Now - this is a painting you can really experiment with. So maybe paint it several times and add a little magenta to one and change the yellow too. You'll be amazed at how many beautiful skies you can paint with just three basic colours - Have fun - Paul 😃😃

@@PaulRansonArt Thank you so much!! I'm so grateful you take the time for those of us just beginning ~ and specifically for me in some color choices. 😃😃

I'm so glad you enjoyed the painting! Bob Ross has a way of inspiring us to tackle our creative fears. Give it a try-you might surprise yourself! - Paul 🥰