Thank you so much for this demo. I have watched it several times. Have also just read your tips on your web page - really helpful. It is great that there are so many generous artists out there who are willing to help out newbies like myself.
I must say that this is one of few painting lessons that has profoundly helped me in my art (and I have only just this moment viewed it) - for it is one that not only obviously portrays every beautiful step, but most importantly reveals so smoothly every important technique and gesture. Thank you Mr. Lustenhouwer - your skills are breathtakingly inspirational.
Thank you for your comment. The underpainting is in acrylic. I rub with oil medium and immediately I start to paint in oil. I am preparing a long tutorial with all kinds of everything that might be of interest. Soon available in App Store.
Hi Liz. I blend the brushstrokes together after painting the whole face, and at the same day. Paint has to be fresh to blend. But be careful, too much blending makes your portrait dull!
HI Zeynab. It is a difficult question to answer. A bright personality deserves a bright color harmony. But a portrait only in black and white can show the lively spirit of the sitter. I think there is no general rule. It shows more the painter´s mood when he uses bright or dark colours.
Hallo Jos. Mijn tutorial van dit portret is volgende week klaar en beschikbaar. Mijn toesten zijn misschien zacht zonder het te willen misschien. Kijk goed of je kwasten nog goed zijn. Ik gebruik soms een kwast per portret. Ik zet de toetsen in het begin allemaal naast elkaar, later verbind ik die. Dan wordt het geheel zachter van penseelwerk. Maar opgepast!! Niet te veel door poetsen want dan gaat de frisheid ongemerkt verloren. Succes. Ben
Wonderful work, Mr. Lustenhouwer. I can only benefit in a great way from watching a portraitist such as yourself at work; and I certainly have. I feel I can learn from many artist's work, but you're one of my favorites:) But it wouldn't it be great if an artist could produce work that fast and still have the quality! Just kidding, of course. Hope you have many more years of success and joy:)
Thank you for this very good question. I change brush in relation to the spot that I am going to paint. The biggest that fits. Never change because of the colour. If I change colour I rinse my brush.
Looks like you are building with thin layers. Do you let the paint dry between layers? Enjoy your Intent I have been painting for 50 years. I wish the was TH-cam when I was just starting out. Oh well just glad I lived long enough to keep learning. Thank you!
love it! you should actually give some tips while working , it will really help ! Thank you. I am preparing my blog with tips on portrait painting. And soon some long in-depth videos will be available too. Kind regards. Ben.
I respect you as an wonderful artist as well as a nice person (I saw how you responded to someone's question you did not understand). I am an artist myself and viewed a painters portrait instructional (youtube) and he was SO RUDE to people, he told someone that wanted to ask his opinion on creating a portrait for the first time, to take a photo instead and frame it because he couldn't possibly be experienced enough ...
beste Ben, mooie demo! Ik ben ook zeker geinteresseerd in een uitgebreidere video... Mij valt op dat je toetsen zelfs in het begin heel zacht zijn. Er zijn geen harige strepen oid te zien (dit zie ik altijd als ik varkenshaar gebruik). Ligt dit aan je medium/drager of kwasten? mvrgr, Jos
Thank you Sir. Now I have found out what colors I need to use in painting portraits. It's been a month for me finding the colors I should use in painting portraits.
Thank you. I do teach during summer courses. But than you have to travel to France. Anyhow next year some of my tutorials will be available on App store.
Ben,.. I just love your Portrait style, but do you have photo of your subject you were working with? I would love to see how you handled the lighting effects of the skin and hair. I am just so interest in your outstanding style. Applause, Applause...!!!
When you say "Rub in medium" are you talking about the acrylic or are you using something between the acrylic and the oil paint? I think the acrylic underpainting is clever, I never thought of that before. I've been doing it in oil, but I like what you did. Could you do a straight skin tone palette video? Your hand is more delicate than mine, I'd wonder if you could teach me (us) your method? Thanks for the video! :-)
hi, first let me tell u you are amazing! second can u make an episode explaining how to mix portrait colours, i think its so important for an artist to understand those things :)
Hello Mr.Lustenhouwer.I really like your paintings.Since you're a painter I wanted to ask you a question for my personal project for school.How does the color affect person's mood in portrait painting?I really hope you answer my question:)
Hi Ben, I loved your video. I've only ever painted landscapes and would like to try portraits. Your video really helped me understand how to capture shadows. I like how you smeared the hair to get a softer look. Are you lightly brushing with your finger to get that effect?
It´s a long time ago. My extended palette I guess.: Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Cad. Red Light, Venetian Red, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Alizarine Crimson, Viridian Green, Chromium Oxide Green, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue and Ivory Black.
Loved this! Can you tell me what the colours were used for the hair? I am really struggling with grandson's picture re: blonde hair. (Amatuer grannie painter)
This is amazing, I also enjoyed your other videos especially the video where your interviewed. I would like to ask why you rubbed the medium on the canvas after laying the under painting? Does it help when applying the oil paint? And if so do you prefer a slow dry or a quick drying medium?
Your work is beautiful. I have trouble with blending... Please could you explain how to blend like your talking to a 2 year old? :) where two hues/shades meet, how do I blend? with what brush? and so on... thanks
Do you work wet on wet, or do you let layers dry before adding darks and lights? It seems like you are not doing the traditional glazing method, but wanted to make sure.
beautiful portraits! and fantastic tutorial videos. may i ask which particular brushes you use for predominantly for each stage ? thank you for posting these videos! i am about to paint my first portrait (my daughter's) and need all the tips to help me out :)
Thank you so much for this demo. I have watched it several times. Have also just read your tips on your web page - really helpful. It is great that there are so many generous artists out there who are willing to help out newbies like myself.
I must say that this is one of few painting lessons that has profoundly helped me in my art (and I have only just this moment viewed it) - for it is one that not only obviously portrays every beautiful step, but most importantly reveals so smoothly every important technique and gesture. Thank you Mr. Lustenhouwer - your skills are breathtakingly inspirational.
WOW! You make it look so easy! I love that you make the painting look so alive and fresh! My fav You Tube demos! Thank you...
Thank you for your comment.
The underpainting is in acrylic. I rub with oil medium and immediately I start to paint in oil.
I am preparing a long tutorial with all kinds of everything that might be of interest. Soon available in App Store.
Beautiful. Absolutely, mouthwateringly beautiful! The 'Old School'.
Brought tears to my eyes...Sensational
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and talent... I really love your free flowing style, that gives so much life to your portraits...
So much work and so much colours involved, amazing finishing, Grat job, Ben.
Hi Liz. I blend the brushstrokes together after painting the whole face, and at the same day. Paint has to be fresh to blend. But be careful, too much blending makes your portrait dull!
HI Zeynab. It is a difficult question to answer. A bright personality deserves a bright color harmony. But a portrait only in black and white can show the lively spirit of the sitter. I think there is no general rule. It shows more the painter´s mood when he uses bright or dark colours.
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Thank you very much Mr.Lustenhouwer.I appreciate it:)
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That was an absolute joy to watch.
It is fascinating to watch the evolution of this painting, almost moving! 😍
Thank you
I'm so happy I found you. You are a real master artist. Gracias
Welcome!
That's amazing how she came to life. You make it seem so easy.
I recently discovered you in this channel and you inspired me to learn to take a brush and enjoy!
Amazing! Your portrait style is classic and beautiful.. Loved watching you work!
I thought this was a brilliant demonstration! Loved the music too. Thanks soooo much for sharing!
Thank you so much for sharing. This will help me a great deal with the painting I'm now working on.
Good Luck. Ben
beautiful! I love how she comes to life!
this is a beautiful painting, and the video is so helpful! thank you for posting this!
This was so helpful ... thank you for sharing your technique and beautifully finished work
My pleasure
I love what you did !! You are a great man !! And a great artist , and that is a beautiful kid !!
Marvelous, just marvelous. Your work is inspiring Mr. Lustenhouwer
AMAZING! Loved every second. Thank you for sharing!
I love the way you paint and teach!
Absolute masterpiece.
Exelent work!!! I love it!!! beautiful strokes.
It's a magic of the world. Art!!
I like your paint thank you for video.
:)
Beautiful Child and beautiful portrait !! Amazing !!
Hallo Jos.
Mijn tutorial van dit portret is volgende week klaar en beschikbaar.
Mijn toesten zijn misschien zacht zonder het te willen misschien.
Kijk goed of je kwasten nog goed zijn. Ik gebruik soms een kwast per portret.
Ik zet de toetsen in het begin allemaal naast elkaar, later verbind ik die.
Dan wordt het geheel zachter van penseelwerk. Maar opgepast!! Niet te veel door poetsen want dan gaat de frisheid ongemerkt verloren.
Succes. Ben
Such beautiful painting!! Well done, you are really talented :)
Before starting in oil I want the a dry canvas "willing to receive" my paint.
That is why I sometimes rub in with medium.
Breathtaking!
Thank you.
Incredible talent! Thank you for sharing this.
Wonderful work, Mr. Lustenhouwer. I can only benefit in a great way from watching a portraitist such as yourself at work; and I certainly have. I feel I can learn from many artist's work, but you're one of my favorites:) But it wouldn't it be great if an artist could produce work that fast and still have the quality! Just kidding, of course. Hope you have many more years of success and joy:)
Thank you for this very good question. I change brush in relation to the spot that I am going to paint. The biggest that fits. Never change because of the colour. If I change colour I rinse my brush.
I love your way of painting, I hope to be able to paint like this. It's more painterly than I am - and I aspire to be like this :)
Thanks so much for the reply! Some artists that glaze say it is the only way to get a glowing face, but I love the way you paint faces.
My name is Sharon I am inspired by your helpful teaching will give it a go
Looks like you are building with thin layers. Do you let the paint dry between layers? Enjoy your Intent I have been painting for 50 years. I wish the was TH-cam when I was just starting out. Oh well just glad I lived long enough to keep learning. Thank you!
Usually I prefer the bold brush stokes with a lot of paint. Glazing is not my way.
Beautiful painting !!! I love it !!! keep up the good work !!!
i found you channel. so nice thank you. do you always paint portraits with oil in the wet in wet technique ?? greetings from berlin. sonja
Remember one thing: THERE IS NO ONLY WAY. There is only YOUR WAY and your way is always changing. Kind regards.
Wow Amazing. I have been painting for a while but I really struggle with portraits. Thank you for the up!
love it! you should actually give some tips while working , it will really help !
Thank you. I am preparing my blog with tips on portrait painting. And soon some long in-depth
videos will be available too. Kind regards. Ben.
This is wonderful. I have always wanted to paint like this but I have no idea where even to begin.
Just love it when it's Highlights time!
Simply Great. I would like to have you as a teacher.
Thank you so much for sharing. This will help me a great deal with the painting I'm now working on.
I respect you as an wonderful artist as well as a nice person (I saw how you responded to someone's question you did not understand). I am an artist myself and viewed a painters portrait instructional (youtube) and he was SO RUDE to people, he told someone that wanted to ask his opinion on creating a portrait for the first time, to take a photo instead and frame it because he couldn't possibly be experienced enough ...
Beautiful work did you only use acrylics on the sketch stage ? Then all with oil? Or you used acrylics again in other part, thanks
Lovely work...voted as my favorite one...thank for it with us,,,Good luck
İ did watched at least 3 or 4 times. One was slow motion. Thank you sir for sharing this precious video.
My pleasure Yasemin
beste Ben, mooie demo! Ik ben ook zeker geinteresseerd in een uitgebreidere video... Mij valt op dat je toetsen zelfs in het begin heel zacht zijn. Er zijn geen harige strepen oid te zien (dit zie ik altijd als ik varkenshaar gebruik). Ligt dit aan je medium/drager of kwasten? mvrgr, Jos
Beautiful, masterful!
awsome. wish i was able to spend a day with this guy. to learn as much as possible. im inlove
thank you so much this is so helpful for me. im having a hard time with painting portraits, so found this to be really helpful
Thank you Sir. Now I have found out what colors I need to use in painting portraits. It's been a month for me finding the colors I should use in painting portraits.
Thank you. I do teach during summer courses. But than you have to travel to France. Anyhow next year some of my tutorials will be available on App store.
Ben,.. I just love your Portrait style, but do you have photo of your subject you were working with? I would love to see how you handled the lighting effects of the skin and hair. I am just so interest in your outstanding style. Applause, Applause...!!!
Very good. Wish I could paint like that. Nice music too. What is the second piece starting at 6:00. Sound a like Mozart concerto but if so which one?
Really enjoyed this video. Are you painting alla prima throughout or are you allowing the paint to dry at times? I am so inspired by this painting
Incredible...where did you train? how long have you been painting? what is this style called? thank u!
Your artwork is so beautiful, thank you for sharing the video
Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you liked my video. In the future I will upload much more information on how I paint.
Very Beautiful. You have a great talent.
Do you have any books or dvds available for sale. Your work is pure genius. I love what you say about the use of the camera. errigalo
Beautiful, thank you for sharing
My pleasure
When you say "Rub in medium" are you talking about the acrylic or are you using something between the acrylic and the oil paint? I think the acrylic underpainting is clever, I never thought of that before. I've been doing it in oil, but I like what you did. Could you do a straight skin tone palette video? Your hand is more delicate than mine, I'd wonder if you could teach me (us) your method? Thanks for the video! :-)
Thank you.
Long time ago I did airbrush for years and years.
Glad that I coud stop.
Incredibly masterful.
It´s another fantastic portrait! Do you use to choose your palette before starting the painting or do you decide while working? Thank you so much!
I usually start with a fixed palette that might change over the years. I changed Venetian Red for Terra Rosa for instance.
hi, first let me tell u you are amazing! second can u make an episode explaining how to mix portrait colours, i think its so important for an artist to understand those things :)
If I remember well I used an "Escoda" flat synthetic nr. 6. Later a small, round synthetic one.
Hello Mr.Lustenhouwer.I really like your paintings.Since you're a painter I wanted to ask you a question for my personal project for school.How does the color affect person's mood in portrait painting?I really hope you answer my question:)
Hi Ben, I loved your video. I've only ever painted landscapes and would like to try portraits. Your video really helped me understand how to capture shadows. I like how you smeared the hair to get a softer look. Are you lightly brushing with your finger to get that effect?
Wonderful technique and just beautiful rendition. May I ask what colors you used for the skin tones of the face?
What colors are in your pallet? They are beautiful!!!
It´s a long time ago. My extended palette I guess.: Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Cad. Red Light, Venetian Red, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Alizarine Crimson, Viridian Green, Chromium Oxide Green, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue and Ivory Black.
Yes sometimes I paint with my fingers to obtain soft edges.
Loved this! Can you tell me what the colours were used for the hair? I am really struggling with grandson's picture re: blonde hair. (Amatuer grannie painter)
an undeniable talent! Nice work ^^
Plz specify what Medium ? Your portraits are awesome !
This is amazing, I also enjoyed your other videos especially the video where your interviewed. I would like to ask why you rubbed the medium on the canvas after laying the under painting? Does it help when applying the oil paint? And if so do you prefer a slow dry or a quick drying medium?
Heel mooi, dankuwel voor het delen van uw talent. Ik heb ook genoten van de muziek :) mvg uit Engeland
Dank je Katie.
Your work is beautiful. I have trouble with blending... Please could you explain how to blend like your talking to a 2 year old? :) where two hues/shades meet, how do I blend? with what brush? and so on... thanks
God bless you!!!so talented......!!!
Is it the same brush that is being used for different colours or do you use different brushes for different colours?
Thank you Jason.
I did not wait. It is wet on wet painted.
Prachtig!
Very pretty! Good work!
Do you work wet on wet, or do you let layers dry before adding darks and lights? It seems like you are not doing the traditional glazing method, but wanted to make sure.
Absolute wonderful!!!
Thank you
A big talent + years of experience ! And this is the rezult....
Very nice styles in your work , love it ! :)
Wow to your painting! Helped a lot thankyou.
Also, please would you tell me what the music is? X
Love your work!
good job sir. i love the backgroud music!
Beautiful work!!!
Do you use the posterise a portrait? which level ? "28"
Very inspiring! How long did it take to paint? I'm finding it hard to tell.
beautiful portraits! and fantastic tutorial videos. may i ask which particular brushes you use for predominantly for each stage ? thank you for posting these videos! i am about to paint my first portrait (my daughter's) and need all the tips to help me out :)