One of the most useful videos I've ever come across. This channel is definitely in the top two of all the art channels I watch. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I've learned more here than from all art school teachers combined.
great video would replace several years of tedium in art schools! Excellent! Wish it was around when I was in my twenties and interested in portraiture and had little detailed guidance like this video!
Extremely helpful demonstrating how to deal with very few shadows. I work mostly from photos which are usually devoid of strong shadows. I’ve never known any clear way to handle it. THANK YOU SO MUCH !
I reckon they do. Great info on lighting and planes. The value changes aren't as obvious on a brightly lit subject but they do have highlights. Thanks.
Such a useful video, Alex. I love the way in the 2nd example especially the image emerges when initially I could not identify where the features were. I'm going to practise!
As I am working on portraits at this point , and gaining more insight and understanding of portrait painting, I found this video to be a great example of carving out plains and rounding the forms with color instead of blending . This video is a great example of info that is relevant to me , as you tube hasn't failed us in the instructional programming dept. And the art community is laying a strong example of the best technical information to allow all who practice this science to achieve they're best. And in my book , that's great . More creativity in the world is always a good thing , so thank you for this great example of advanced art techniques so well done .
I completely agree! I reckon the whole reason we're seeing a resurgence in the popularity in realist painting down to the internet and the knowledge we all know have access to. When I went to Art school here in the UK in back in 94, it was like the human race had forgotten how to draw. You just couldn't find out about artists or teachers who worked from life. Then I found out about the guy who first taught me in 2004 throughout the internet. Since then things have only been growing.
@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting Who was the guy the first taught you? Do you mean you learned through him from an internet source or is it an instructor you used to have that you now have come to realize is more reknowned than you knew in the past
@@punkisinthedetails1470 No, I found out about his classes in London. His name in Nick Bashall and he's a well known portrait painter here in the UK. He still teaches here: www.nickbashall.com/teaching Since starting with him 15 years ago, I then became aware of Richard Schmid and all the other amazing realist painters there are out there who offer books and dvd's etc. When I first went to art school when I was 19, there was no way of knowing any of this existed.
I say Nick is well known, but I'd never heard of him until I met him. Portrait painting is still quite niche here in the uk, despite its growing popularity.
@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting Thanks for the excellent reply and info I really appreciate it. I think Portrait painting vitally important and a true test of skill. I think portrait painting is growing because of innovative but still realistic styles. Historically portrait painting can seem quite dry to some audiences and painters alike so it takes someone like Jenny Saville for example to reinvigorate and redefine what is possible and acceptable. I think your work holds in that same vain. It is realistic but with a unique style still painterly enough to be compelling to other artists and audiences alike. Like you said much of what is available now has not always been accessible and I think many people benefit from artists such as yourself sharing those valuable sources of information and ideas. You absolutely simplify the process and take the fear factor away but without losing any of the magic.
Wow! To great and useful ways of classical approach. It reminds me to pay more attention on my value and plane transitions... the middle value that connects lights and shades is crucial to render a convincent transition (avoid blending values). Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I wish my finished paintings looked a quarter as good as Alex’s block-ins! I was waiting for the lovely reflected light on the jawline in the first demo, though.
I agree the planes of the head/ Asaro head studies are literally the most important part of learning portrait painting. I start the day by doing a few of these sketches of asaro head in different lights or angles
I really love your channel. It helps a lot for self studying and today I made big progression. I rarely find any video who gives clearer instructions. Thank you so much. I would love to see your new video soon.
May I suggest that at the end of each video, you show a shot of all the brushes you used in the video, with some text on the screen with details of brands, hair types and sizes. Hope you don't mind me suggesting this! C.
Brilliant! Thanks so much for your discussion on the planes of the face. It reminded me very much of discussions with a sculptor friend of mine. I learned a lot. Cheers, Bob
Alex I really love your tutorials and you helped me tremendously with a few of my challenges. I will continue following you and always looking forward to another video . Regards
I learned not to blend for shading, but rather create the values with the paint. TY
When a subject is in full light without large shadows, look for highlights on the corner of planes. Thanks, I'm going to remember that one.
One of the most useful videos I've ever come across. This channel is definitely in the top two of all the art channels I watch. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I've learned more here than from all art school teachers combined.
Thank you very much! I'm glad you think so.
Seen the first type of demo several times, but the second demo pinpointed and answered struggles I've had! Super job!
Brilliant. Where were you 40 years ago when I needed this?!
I'll never look at a face again, without thinking of the planes of the face. Well done, Alex, thank you.
Thank you Denise. Glad it was helpful.
I'm so happy this video exists. I always come back to it after a long time of not having time to paint
Thank you! I'm glad you find it helpful.
great video would replace several years of tedium in art schools! Excellent! Wish it was around when I was in my twenties and interested in portraiture and had little detailed guidance like this video!
You are not just an artist. You are also a teacher.
Thank you Ruth!
I love the way start your painting..
Thank you Gerald!
this helped me a lot understand the planes of the human face and head. thank you
i love you for the low contrast portrait advices.
I can't believe the best art tutor on you tube teaches just down the road to me! All your lessons are very booked up, unsurprisingly!!!
Without a doubt one of THE best painters on youtube! Fantastic, informative stuff.
You are soooo good as a teacher and you are a good human being
Extremely helpful demonstrating how to deal with very few shadows. I work mostly from photos which are usually devoid of strong shadows. I’ve never known any clear way to handle it. THANK YOU SO MUCH !
I reckon they do. Great info on lighting and planes. The value changes aren't as obvious on a brightly lit subject but they do have highlights. Thanks.
I'm learning a lot from just a couple of your videos that I've watched so far. Thanks!
A well done demonstration of concepts central to ways of seeing the head in portrait painting. Great one.
Such a useful video, Alex. I love the way in the 2nd example especially the image emerges when initially I could not identify where the features were. I'm going to practise!
You are a true gent, what you can do in few brush strokes I can only admire, I am going to join your Patreon after christmas
Me too. I feel lousy doing after xmas though lol!
As I am working on portraits at this point , and gaining more insight and understanding of portrait painting, I found this video to be a great example of carving out plains and rounding the forms with color instead of blending . This video is a great example of info that is relevant to me , as you tube hasn't failed us in the instructional programming dept. And the art community is laying a strong example of the best technical information to allow all who practice this science to achieve they're best.
And in my book , that's great .
More creativity in the world is always a good thing , so thank you for this great example of advanced art techniques so well done .
I completely agree! I reckon the whole reason we're seeing a resurgence in the popularity in realist painting down to the internet and the knowledge we all know have access to. When I went to Art school here in the UK in back in 94, it was like the human race had forgotten how to draw. You just couldn't find out about artists or teachers who worked from life. Then I found out about the guy who first taught me in 2004 throughout the internet. Since then things have only been growing.
@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting Who was the guy the first taught you? Do you mean you learned through him from an internet source or is it an instructor you used to have that you now have come to realize is more reknowned than you knew in the past
@@punkisinthedetails1470 No, I found out about his classes in London. His name in Nick Bashall and he's a well known portrait painter here in the UK. He still teaches here:
www.nickbashall.com/teaching
Since starting with him 15 years ago, I then became aware of Richard Schmid and all the other amazing realist painters there are out there who offer books and dvd's etc. When I first went to art school when I was 19, there was no way of knowing any of this existed.
I say Nick is well known, but I'd never heard of him until I met him. Portrait painting is still quite niche here in the uk, despite its growing popularity.
@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting Thanks for the excellent reply and info I really appreciate it. I think Portrait painting vitally important and a true test of skill. I think portrait painting is growing because of innovative but still realistic styles. Historically portrait painting can seem quite dry to some audiences and painters alike so it takes someone like Jenny Saville for example to reinvigorate and redefine what is possible and acceptable. I think your work holds in that same vain. It is realistic but with a unique style still painterly enough to be compelling to other artists and audiences alike. Like you said much of what is available now has not always been accessible and I think many people benefit from artists such as yourself sharing those valuable sources of information and ideas. You absolutely simplify the process and take the fear factor away but without losing any of the magic.
You are so generous for creating a very educational video like this, so really, THANK YOU. From the Philippines
Thank you!
Great demo Alex. Very helpful teaching as to how to build the planes of the head and how to use values for that. Cheers from Tel Aviv
Wow! To great and useful ways of classical approach. It reminds me to pay more attention on my value and plane transitions... the middle value that connects lights and shades is crucial to render a convincent transition (avoid blending values). Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I was looking for some tips for even-lighted scenarios. Really appreciate it thank you.
Excellent demonstration! Thank you
Thank you! Glad you liked it.
So happy I found your channel!! So useful!
Chiaroscuro is really a good way to get these planes by using line and shape to create form.
Thanks for made this kind of videos, i really apreciated. From an mexican artist, cheers
You really make unbelievable transformations UwU now I'm your fan,from Philippines🇵🇭
Thank you Ginabelle!
Setting the playback speed to 1.25x makes it sound like a normal-speed-video
I thought you were joking but it totally worked
I typically find 1.15x the fastest you can go before it sounds even a bit distorted
@@qutaibaabumatar6015 I appreciate him being slow and clear in delivery but this was a little too slow. 1.25 however was perfect.
@@punkisinthedetails1470 fair enough :)
@@qutaibaabumatar6015 In other words your tip was correct and made watching the clip easier
This video is so good, i've seen it over and over :)
Thank you Filipe! I'm very glad this was helpful.
very helpful.. especially the second demo.
Absolutely amazing
the first drawing looks very nice
very informative tutorial.....loved it
Thank you!
such a great teacher and artist. beautiful style
It's very useful video, thanks for it very much.
Thank you very much for your videos!
I wish my finished paintings looked a quarter as good as Alex’s block-ins! I was waiting for the lovely reflected light on the jawline in the first demo, though.
What a fantastic instructive video. Thank you.
Thank you so much! Great videos
I agree the planes of the head/ Asaro head studies are literally the most important part of learning portrait painting. I start the day by doing a few of these sketches of asaro head in different lights or angles
It looks so easy
Awesome demo. Thank you v much.
I really love your channel. It helps a lot for self studying and today I made big progression. I rarely find any video who gives clearer instructions. Thank you so much. I would love to see your new video soon.
The Big One! Superbe, Merci beaucoup....Greetings from France
Thanks for sharing. It was very helpful.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing and producing the example.
Bravo and thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Very nicely done
Great work. Congratulations Alex.
This is a wonderful tutorial. Thank you.
Your videos are so helpful! Thank you!!
Thank you Erica! Glad you like them.
This tutorial is awesome.
Thanks Alex, very useful.
Love the balance in this tutorial it's clear and easy to apply. Thank you very much!
This is fantastic! I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing. I support you. 😊🎨🌸🌸
This is a brilliant description of the head. Thanks Alex Tz
Great work Alex
Great easy simple ... love it
fantastic info on planes, edges and values. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Adebanji!
Great video.. great teacher.. lots of thanks
You make it look so easy 8-I
Hey, just discovered your channel. Great content, really helpful! 👍🏼
Thank you! Glad you think so.
Another excellent video. Thanks Alex. I'm enjoying your patreon too.
May I suggest that at the end of each video, you show a shot of all the brushes you used in the video, with some text on the screen with details of brands, hair types and sizes. Hope you don't mind me suggesting this! C.
Awesome demo mate! Thank you! 😁
Thank you very much ....🙂🙂🙂
I reckon that more contrast looks better!😉
Hearing you speak makes me miss London!
Brilliant! Thanks so much for your discussion on the planes of the face. It reminded me very much of discussions with a sculptor friend of mine. I learned a lot. Cheers, Bob
So thankful to have found this channel. You have such helpful and informative content; I appreciate your work!
Thanks Alex! Another great video. :)
Excellent painting and explanations. Thanks.
Thanks Alex. You might want to add your Patreon link to the video description.
Thanks for pointing that out. I thought I's had but something funny must have happened when I saved the video. Should be fixed now.
Thank you Alex!
Thank you for making this video. It was really helpful
Alex, wonderfully done. Excellent tutorial. Really enjoyable and informative. Cheers
Thank you ... excellent ...
Thank you so much!
This is extremely helpful! Thank you!!
Alex I really love your tutorials and you helped me tremendously with a few of my challenges. I will continue following you and always looking forward to another video . Regards
love your work alex thank you!
Great channel!
Thank you Jimmy!
You're amazing, thanks for the lesson
I love this video. I always stress the importance of values on my channel. Keep making great content!
Wonderful vid, thank you!
Great 💙🎨
This is particularly well done. Awesome!
love this!
Great demos and the content well delivered. I always enjoy your videos because you know your craft.
Amazing work , I just enjoyed and learned at the same time !!👌😊
Really very helpful, thank you so much for this tutorial, really helped me.
excellent video.
Thank you.
Incredible! You make it seem so easy! Very well done and thanks for the great video!
Thank u! Lovely
Amazing work! :)
Awesome job!
Thanks Patrick!