I had to stop today and realize I need to copy your technique more and more to get away from trying to make my portraits look too perfect. It works as you describe how it is done. At 85 I am still learning......thanks for this new video!
I have been drawing portraits in graphite and charcoal for many years. I have all the tools, including oils, I need to attempt a painting but they have stayed on the shelf. Your instructions and inspiration have made me overcome my fears of "really messing up." I have now begun the portrait painting journey. Thank you sincerely!
So much to learn here, another fantastic video I'll be watching over & over. Thanks again for sharing your wisdom Ben; it's so very much appreciated xx
Dear Mr. Lustenhauwer. Watching you paint and listening to you explaining every detail is how I build - slowly - my own techniques, hoping to get better and better over time. But there is another, perhaps even greater gift you give to us - your audience - and that is CONFIDENCE in our abilities to see, experience and understand the world around us and encourage us to paint. Thank you - again!
Thanking you so much. Lovely to watch you painting so confidently and the soothing music you so generously shared with us all. May your life be blessed.
Ben, I am so glad to watch your videos! Last weekend I painted from live model, she tried to sit still for about 1,5-2 hours, looking TV series) before I learned from your video how to put underpainting in raw umber like you do. It was my second portrait painting in oil, and it was also second painting from live model. The first one was done also after the video if your blonde granddaughter. Now I realized that I have no fear of oil and of painting with people sitting in front of me anymore 😅 I have been painting in oil only from October 2022 and at first I was afraid of this medium. At first I started from landscapes and still life. But I always wanted to make portraits, since I tried draw them in pencils and watercolor and acrylic. How luckily I met you on TH-cam! I watch you videos one by one like a dessert 😊 and of course not only one time! I send you so much gratitude and respect! You are the awesome painter, I like your “not-too-elaborated” style. Hope to see more videos from you!)
I too am always thrilled when a video from you appears in TH-cam! This one is EXCELLENT like every one of your videos!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and your wisdom! I am profoundly grateful! ❤
I believe you captured your little granddaughter so beautifully . ❤ What a blessed life you have to enjoy your grandchildren.. I love that your doing watercolor. I’ve been trying it and enjoying the process. I’ve been a oil & pastel painter . I have to keep growing & learning it keeps us going. Hugs to you from cold Idaho USA
Thank you for your commitment as someone who is dedicated to helping the student to develop their own talents. Thank you for sharing your gift. You have helped me more than anyone. Blessings .
Such great tips on portraits. I have found myself struggling with accuracy and this gives me more insight on not being so precise. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you sir for the video that means so much for me. In these days we are struggling with a massive earthquake in southeastern of my country. Thanks.
Ik heb altijd dieren getekent en geschilderd, portretten durfde ik niet te maken, uit schrik dat het één grote catastrophe zou worden. Nu ben ik toch onlangs wat portretten beginnen maken, op dezelfde manier dat ik dieren teken , en ik was toch verrast van het resultaat ! Nu wil ik al een tijdje een portret schilderen, maar ik kon me er maar niet toe brengen om te beginnen dus ben ik maar wat beginnen zoeken op youtube . Uw videos hebben me enorm geinspireerd en ik heb heel veel bijgeleerd ! U heeft mij geholpen om eindelijk verf op papier te zetten , en ik hoop dat ik deze tips kan overbrengen in mijn schilderijen. Bedankt hiervoor !
Sir, you've given me more colors in 24 minutes than I've ever heard about in 4 decades! But much more importantly, you, sir, just blew my mind away! Classic video here sir. More grace, sire!
I always enjoy your videos, sir 🤗. Thank you so very much for all your hard work to make such quality productions. I see your friend is a Boston RedSox fan. I live about 20 miles south of Boston so it was interesting to see something so familiar 😄. Thanks again!
Absolutely loved this video. I loved how you demonstrated putting emotions into your painting with music. The guitar background music was amazing. While I’m new to art, it’s always been important to me to find the connection to the piece rather than the paint by number exactness. Looking forward to watching more. And thanking you for taking Thru the colors as you go and sharing your palette.
Im in love with your paintings and your voice. I wish there were more full length tutorials of paintings portraits and anything else you like painting of course. I have found most of my learning comes from following along the long video tutorials of a full painting. Thanks so much!
Dear Jillian. Sometimes I make long videos and sometimes shorter ones. Check out my channel. Soon I hope to make one titled "Everything you want to know about portrait painting" Wait and see.
Dear Mr.Lustenhouwer ,Thank you for sharing this painting process. I liked the way you hilighted. the difference between the photorealistic and expressive portrait painting style.
good day teacher Ben has made my day happy I love painting and it's nice to know that there are real artist people who have that passion and share it that's the coolest thing in life from Spain ole, ole.
Absolutely Amazing! I Love your Video and thank you for all the great advice. In my next Painting Class, I am painting my very first Portrait. Thank you for the inspiration ! And thank you for the Beautiful Music. 😊
A truly fantastic guide on the process- not just on how to paint, but WHY you do it. Sometimes our hobbies and passions can start to become more habit than choice after a while, so I really appreciated the reminder that perfection isn’t the goal. Trying to make a total likeness can really take the fun out of it sometimes, and you can miss what is really appreciated in the work. Also, the model is my dad! Hi Barry! Good job on having a face, I hope it wasn’t too itchy the whole time! Haha. Really though, I’m glad there’s much better portraits of you now than the ones I made when I was 7
I Really learm much more ❤ Thank you so much sir i am facing difficulties in portraits now a days some are clear now i can do better 😍😍😍 some are left now i watch more your videos and clear my difficulties 😍❤️
I just discovered your TH-cam this past month and I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for all the free quality tutorials. One question is about the kind of canvas you use? Quality teaching. I'm so grateful.
I was wondering throughout your video about that fantastic music, which complemented your work and didn't get in the way of your explanation - it just seemed to fit perfectly. Congratulations to the musician, and - of course - to you.
I feel so much inspiration and joy when I watch you paint. You are a true teacher, one that I feel so privileged to be here for and see you making art. You make beautiful analogies and wholesome decisions and mistakes all at the same time and every step is a true makers mark. Ben, thank you for another stunning video. Loved the guitar playing by your cousin as well. So uplifting, felt like I needed this whole video this month. With feeling down about my art stagnancy. And I'm over the moon to hear you talk about brushwork and likeness and how it isn't about the details but about expression. Can you tell it's your friend? Yes! And I can tell so much more too... When you see a painting that captures the moment from the artist eye you see more than an image/a copy but a living moment/feeling. It's like we get to know that person through someone else's eye - magical. it's not something everyone understands though (not wanting to add too much detail) but I truly love that ambiguity about art..and I wish I was better at it. I agree; it is indeed easier to jump back into creating if you leave out those ready to use tools but also a clear space & inviting space that begs to get messy is also good 💞 Can't wait for your next video Mr Lustenhouer! It's always a treat
It's always a delight to watch your videos. Please post videos more frequently if you can. You can just come and talk if nothing else. Eagerly waiting for more 😊
I had to stop today and realize I need to copy your technique more and more to get away from trying to make my portraits look too perfect. It works as you describe how it is done. At 85 I am still learning......thanks for this new video!
You are welcome William
I have been drawing portraits in graphite and charcoal for many years. I have all the tools, including oils, I need to attempt a painting but they have stayed on the shelf. Your instructions and inspiration have made me overcome my fears of "really messing up." I have now begun the portrait painting journey. Thank you sincerely!
Thank you. So nice to hear.
So much to learn here, another fantastic video I'll be watching over & over. Thanks again for sharing your wisdom Ben; it's so very much appreciated xx
Thank you Joanne
so happy to find you back with a new tutorial....always enlightening and inspiring.
Thank you Brenda
Wonderful to watch your process Ben, a beautiful capture of Barry's essence. Thanks for sharing it!
Thank you
Beautiful painting! Love your videos! Thank you!
Thank you Jeannette
Dear Mr. Lustenhauwer. Watching you paint and listening to you explaining every detail is how I build - slowly - my own techniques, hoping to get better and better over time. But there is another, perhaps even greater gift you give to us - your audience - and that is CONFIDENCE in our abilities to see, experience and understand the world around us and encourage us to paint. Thank you - again!
Thank you for your very nice comment.
Thanking you so much. Lovely to watch you painting so confidently and the soothing music you so generously shared with us all. May your life be blessed.
Thank you Mary!
Ben, I am so glad to watch your videos! Last weekend I painted from live model, she tried to sit still for about 1,5-2 hours, looking TV series) before I learned from your video how to put underpainting in raw umber like you do. It was my second portrait painting in oil, and it was also second painting from live model. The first one was done also after the video if your blonde granddaughter. Now I realized that I have no fear of oil and of painting with people sitting in front of me anymore 😅 I have been painting in oil only from October 2022 and at first I was afraid of this medium. At first I started from landscapes and still life. But I always wanted to make portraits, since I tried draw them in pencils and watercolor and acrylic. How luckily I met you on TH-cam! I watch you videos one by one like a dessert 😊 and of course not only one time! I send you so much gratitude and respect! You are the awesome painter, I like your “not-too-elaborated” style. Hope to see more videos from you!)
So nice to hear. Thank you
you teach me something more than just painting. thank you so much for making these videos.
Nice to hear
Brilliant work and instruction! Thanks for sharing!
It is my pleasure.
I too am always thrilled when a video from you appears in TH-cam! This one is EXCELLENT like every one of your videos!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and your wisdom! I am profoundly grateful! ❤
Thank you Lauraine
I believe you captured your little granddaughter so beautifully . ❤ What a blessed life you have to enjoy your grandchildren.. I love that your doing watercolor. I’ve been trying it and enjoying the process. I’ve been a oil & pastel painter . I have to keep growing & learning it keeps us going. Hugs to you from cold Idaho USA
Thank you, Hughs from Spain
Thank you for your commitment as someone who is dedicated to helping the student to develop their own talents. Thank you for sharing your gift. You have helped me more than anyone. Blessings .
So good to hear. Thank you
Such great tips on portraits. I have found myself struggling with accuracy and this gives me more insight on not being so precise. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You are welcome Julie
Thank you so much! I love watching your videos, it is always helpful, enjoyable , knowledgeable and amazing! ❤
Thank you Lara
Thank you for posting. You always give valuable info.
It is my pleasure
I really appreciate that art is not just talent but include power of analysis
The real talent is in the willpower.
Happy to see you again Sir ! As usual informative and riveting.
Yes welcome back
Thank you sir for the video that means so much for me. In these days we are struggling with a massive earthquake in southeastern of my country. Thanks.
Thank you Yasemin. We feel so sorry for your country. All the best from Spain
🎉. Живу ї як в про бігом
그림을 독학하는 저에게 많은 깨우침을 주는 영상입니다. 아낌없이 가르쳐주셔서 감사합니다. 이 영상은 두고두고 반복해 볼 예정입니다.
당신을 환영합니다.
love your way of thinking it must come from the heart like this video its very useful video thanks
Nice to hear. Thank you
Ik heb altijd dieren getekent en geschilderd, portretten durfde ik niet te maken, uit schrik dat het één grote catastrophe zou worden. Nu ben ik toch onlangs wat portretten beginnen maken, op dezelfde manier dat ik dieren teken , en ik was toch verrast van het resultaat ! Nu wil ik al een tijdje een portret schilderen, maar ik kon me er maar niet toe brengen om te beginnen dus ben ik maar wat beginnen zoeken op youtube . Uw videos hebben me enorm geinspireerd en ik heb heel veel bijgeleerd ! U heeft mij geholpen om eindelijk verf op papier te zetten , en ik hoop dat ik deze tips kan overbrengen in mijn schilderijen.
Bedankt hiervoor !
Ik ben blij dat mijn videos wat helpen. Succes!
"A controlled simplification carried out with feeling." Wow... that just got me 🥺. Thanks Ben
You are welcome Nick
Sir, you've given me more colors in 24 minutes than I've ever heard about in 4 decades!
But much more importantly, you, sir, just blew my mind away! Classic video here sir. More grace, sire!
Thank you
Your a brilliant artist Ben.
Thank you Patty
I think you did a fine job on the portrait! :)
Thank you
Thanks, Ben! I appreciate your generous videos, they are very didactic, I have leaned a lot with you over the years!
You are welcome Cynthia
I always enjoy your videos, sir 🤗. Thank you so very much for all your hard work to make such quality productions. I see your friend is a Boston RedSox fan. I live about 20 miles south of Boston so it was interesting to see something so familiar 😄. Thanks again!
Nice to hear, but my friend is from Dallas. But his cap means something to him.
단순하게 그리는 게 너무 어려웠는데 도움이 되었어요! 감사해요
물론이죠
So fresh. This video goes across the heaviness of being an artist and delves into the simplicity of being a true creative.
Thank you
Thank you so much for being so clear and detailed with what your doing. Amazing 👏
It is my pleasure
Extraordinary class by an extraordinay profesor.
Thank you.
New subscriber! You are a gem. Thank you!
Thank you Aurora.
Thank you so much; excellent !! ❤
you are welcome
I am admire your work.🤗
Love the Red Sox cap on the model! GO SOX!!!!
yeah
Dank u wel voor al deze leerzame lessen 👍🏼
Graag gedaan
Absolutely loved this video. I loved how you demonstrated putting emotions into your painting with music. The guitar background music was amazing. While I’m new to art, it’s always been important to me to find the connection to the piece rather than the paint by number exactness. Looking forward to watching more. And thanking you for taking Thru the colors as you go and sharing your palette.
Thank you Alison
Thank you so much for the video and priceless advice ❤️
No thanks
I love the way you describe and your paintings! Thanks!🙏🏻😇
Thank you.
Im in love with your paintings and your voice. I wish there were more full length tutorials of paintings portraits and anything else you like painting of course. I have found most of my learning comes from following along the long video tutorials of a full painting. Thanks so much!
Dear Jillian. Sometimes I make long videos and sometimes shorter ones. Check out my channel. Soon I hope to make one titled
"Everything you want to know about portrait painting" Wait and see.
Enjoyed your video Ben very informative thank you look forward to more .
Thank you Chris
thank you for all the tips, I will watch this video many times
Thank you Luiza
Thank you, you are a great teacher, I will try and remember everything you said.
You are welcome.
Merci beaucoup pour tous ces partages, Lustenhouwer !!! 💕
Thank you Patty.
Je bent een echte kunstenaar en een goede leraar. Dank je wel voor het delen van deze teaching!
Dank je Corina
het is weer een heel goede demonstratie, waar je veel van kunt leren. Ik heb tijdens de video ook het portret in potlood gemaakt.
Dank je Klaas.
Dear Mr.Lustenhouwer ,Thank you for sharing this painting process. I liked the way you hilighted. the difference between the photorealistic and expressive portrait painting style.
Thank you Amarendra
Es un placer verle pintar. Muchas gracias por enseñarnos pequeños detalles con tanta maestría. Su trabajo es hermoso.
Gracias Domingo
good day teacher Ben has made my day happy I love painting and it's nice to know that there are real artist people who have that passion and share it that's the coolest thing in life from Spain ole, ole.
So nice to hear.
Well its an Acedemic Teaching! Thank You Master ❤❤
Thank you Helen
Thank-you. Your videos are very very helpful to me. Just started painting. I have a lot to learn
Thank you for letting me know
Brilliant painter. Good mentor. Thank you. ❤
Thank you
Ben, thank you very much! This is the real magic of the portrait! What a fine-tuning of all the tones of the portrait, like notes in a piece of music!
Thank you Anton
Great work as always
Thanks
thank you so much for this amazing video it was so useful for me . thanks again
Thank you Laila
Gracias por su extraordinaria capacidad para enseñar, un abrazo.
Un placer.
A proper artist
Thanks
I’ve missed your videos, I could listen to these continuously thank you for the great work and instruction
Well back again, but I will not publish so regularly anymore. Some to come still.
Thanks for sharing, I'm learning a lot from your videos.
Greetings from Ecuador
good to hear!
Thanks..it helps me a lot..i respect you Sir
Thank you
Sus videos son mucha inspiración, tan agradables que disfruto mucho y a la vez aprendo gracias
Muchas gracias Adriana
Absolutely Amazing! I Love your Video and thank you for all the great advice. In my next Painting Class, I am painting my very first Portrait. Thank you for the inspiration ! And thank you for the Beautiful Music. 😊
Thank you and succes!
Hola soy Antonio en su pintura se le nota el amor y cariño adelante🥰
Gracias Antonio.
Such a lovely work of Art. Amazing talent thats truly a gift. Continue nurturing it and keep on sharing & inspiring others. Have a great weekend👍
Thank you.
You're so great .Definitely a master of portraiture.👍❤love
You´r so kind
A truly fantastic guide on the process- not just on how to paint, but WHY you do it. Sometimes our hobbies and passions can start to become more habit than choice after a while, so I really appreciated the reminder that perfection isn’t the goal. Trying to make a total likeness can really take the fun out of it sometimes, and you can miss what is really appreciated in the work.
Also, the model is my dad! Hi Barry! Good job on having a face, I hope it wasn’t too itchy the whole time! Haha. Really though, I’m glad there’s much better portraits of you now than the ones I made when I was 7
Nice hearing from you Ella!
Excellent
Well done Ben . Your economy of colors and brush strokes make the painting sing with freshness!
thank you. Like that
O great artist
I hav learned a lot from u
N now i can paint portrait
Than k u Vangogh
Thank you!
You are a wise man~ great tutorial! very much inspiring!
Thank you
Thanks, motivation like always.
Thank you
I love all your videos! They are all great lessons! Your work is amazing you are a master! Thank you so much for all your time! May God bless you!
You are welcome Silva.
Gracias, gracias, gracias Ben por tu generosidad!! Otra clase MAGISTRAL. Sos un gran Artista y Maestro. Abrazo grande desde Argentina!
Gracias Cintia
Very Very supper art
vous êtes génial : mon problème vient du dessin des proportions ! j'ai à travailler dessus : merci pour tout !
You are welcome.
I Really learm much more ❤ Thank you so much sir i am facing difficulties in portraits now a days some are clear now i can do better 😍😍😍 some are left now i watch more your videos and clear my difficulties 😍❤️
Good to hear
I love watching your videos, 😊Thank you so much for sharing!
It is my pleasure
You work is great and very help full.Thank you.
Thank you
I just discovered your TH-cam this past month and I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for all the free quality tutorials. One question is about the kind of canvas you use? Quality teaching. I'm so grateful.
Thank you. I use all kind of canvases. But on every one I apply three layers of gesso.
I was wondering throughout your video about that fantastic music, which complemented your work and didn't get in the way of your explanation - it just seemed to fit perfectly. Congratulations to the musician, and - of course - to you.
Thank you Robert. I am so lucky with the music of my cousin.
Love the way your palette is angled next to the work.
Yes it is a great change also for filming
Thanks.Hartelijk dank😍
geen dank
Very helpful! Please continue to make more videos - I love watching them.
Thank you Alyssa
Thans a lot!!!! Very good! Bravo, maestro!
Gracias
Wow So Beautiful Drawing Congratulations, Wishing you more and more Successes 🌹🌷💜
Thank you!
I am an art teacher. Your painting is very beautiful and professional. Thanks.
Thank you
I feel so much inspiration and joy when I watch you paint. You are a true teacher, one that I feel so privileged to be here for and see you making art. You make beautiful analogies and wholesome decisions and mistakes all at the same time and every step is a true makers mark. Ben, thank you for another stunning video. Loved the guitar playing by your cousin as well. So uplifting, felt like I needed this whole video this month. With feeling down about my art stagnancy. And I'm over the moon to hear you talk about brushwork and likeness and how it isn't about the details but about expression. Can you tell it's your friend? Yes! And I can tell so much more too... When you see a painting that captures the moment from the artist eye you see more than an image/a copy but a living moment/feeling. It's like we get to know that person through someone else's eye - magical. it's not something everyone understands though (not wanting to add too much detail) but I truly love that ambiguity about art..and I wish I was better at it.
I agree; it is indeed easier to jump back into creating if you leave out those ready to use tools but also a clear space & inviting space that begs to get messy is also good 💞
Can't wait for your next video Mr Lustenhouer! It's always a treat
Thank you for your nice comment. It won't be long till the next video.
From Taubaté - Vale do Paraíba SP Brazil " Success for your channel 2023 "
Thank you Carlos
Ben this video is a precious!
Thank you.
It's always a delight to watch your videos. Please post videos more frequently if you can. You can just come and talk if nothing else. Eagerly waiting for more 😊
I do what I can
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.
It is my pleasure
Maravilloso maestro Dios bendiga sus manos.
Gracias Esmeralda
Fantastic art lesson, as always. Thanks Ben. Fantástica lección de arte, como siempre. Gracias Ben.
Gracias Mónica
Great as always!! You are very inspiring! Thanks a lot!
You are welcome
GRAZIE MAESTRO BEN,MOLTO BRAVO.CIAO CIAO
De nada!
So very informative as usual ,Sir so very thanks for ur videos
You are welcome
Another great video Ben.
Thanks
On the contrary! Thank you for teaching...
You are welcome.