Wonderful, wonderful video. I have never seen *any* of the works you showed by other artists and they are so instructional. I have been working for a year to get better at compressed values *within* a large shape but these three videos you did on value showed me there are way more options than I had known for using compressed values to convey expression. Basically, you articulated with words what I had only sensed intuitively and could not articulate, let alone do properly. Also, because you emphasize shapes and not *softening* shapes, you make the compositional issues way more clear. I see your softening is mostly done with controlled juxtaposed values, not smooshes of the brush, an approach I really favor. I now have a lot more clarity on the compressed values and will see what I can do when I get to the studio today. Thank you for teaching so well what is a pretty advanced topic.
As someone who is trying to make it as an artist, but is struggling with balancing making a living and making art, these videos and insights are truly helpful. Thanks for being such a huge inspiration and for making such great Art.
Thank you for sharing your analytical and comprehensive knowledge of art making. I’m the watching tonal painting module , learning a great deal. My BAFA , which was excellent but had less emphasis on the rules , it limited itself to looking at Matisse and artists that concerned themselves with the use of saturated colour, composition and form to say something about the day to day issues, in a hot country .saying something personal,, not generalised about South Africa during Apartheid. The teacher was Stanley Pinker . His images are ( now famous) saturated and use cubist division of the canvas into sections. A different kind of logic. That distance , far away is top, and closer is at the bottom of the canvas. He asked that we first learn , and then leave convention behind in order to be creative and not simply “ copy” the appearance of things. To use distortion and colour for effect . Your extensive knowledge of American ( and European ) artists and examples is very interesting as the paintings content and form whilst conventional. Even sometimes seems stereotyped and sentimental. Keep to rules of a graded palette showing dramatic dark topics , Wolves preying on horses, sick patients, & shooting incidents I found myself comparing your image of a shooting with a Goya to see how he had resolved a similar but more nuanced topic. Being competent and having something to say is about being less conventional. I’m now comparing and contrasting Goya , Picasso and the expressionists, with your examples . In order to depart from the logic of pursuing accurate tones. This means taking a leap of faith that separates competence from greatness . Of course , I’m by no means great. my images are lacking in the kind of resolution your logic calls for. I have often become dazzled by saturated colour as you observe. Going back and observing the gradations of light is useful advice. Thank you for helping me understand how to deal with technical detail. I’m now looking at paintings that show examples of having been exceptional because they both do use the rules and then deviate from tonality. Like Hockneys Celia with Percy portrait.
I am learning SO MUCH from you ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion, it’s incredibly instructive and inspiring. I also appreciate your humble attitude, it’s so refreshing 😊
The painting you did is just beautiful! I really like this lesson, the theme of values is very interesting and tricky. It is really useful to see all these examples that you pointed out! Thanks!!!
Amazing content! I am trying to learn more about values and how to use it to improve my paintings and I love watching your process. Everything you said in the video and all the artist you mentioned are such a good reference, so thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much ! I do prefer without music, il help to focus on what you do and say, and it's more peaceful/less repeated. The lesson part was very instructive ! Keep up the good work !
Guillaume Loreau thanks for your comment! Still trying things out in order to find the balance between voice and soundtrack, but there will be times that I'll definitely consider no music.
Again , a marvellous lesson ! So glad I found you . My grey scale doesn’t look like it matches what I am seeing on screen but I suppose that’s the nature of screens versus flat matt paint.
ruprecht von kaufmann is one of my favorites absolutely love his work also I Loved the segment where you talked about all the different artists and their paintings
Watching you sketch is so magical! I love to start my sketches / paintings in blue too. There's just somethin about that hue. What kind of colored pencil is that?
I love your work and would have as much appreciated your videos but sadly for me suffering from Misophonia (hatred of sound/noise) all I can focus on watching your videos is the background music which drives me nuts and can't cope with more than a couple of minutes. I just so wish you could dispense of music in the making of your videos (which I was looking forward to watching since you started announcing them on Facebook) and think of all of us suffering from the condition (we are many but shy to admit) so we can have a chance to sit down and watch what we appreciate and love. Best regards.
So much good art I've never seen. I have some large moody nocturne paintings in mind and this video is beyond perfect. Thank you for the free content!
I am in deep gratitude for having watched your videos. You make my life so much better.
Wonderful, wonderful video. I have never seen *any* of the works you showed by other artists and they are so instructional. I have been working for a year to get better at compressed values *within* a large shape but these three videos you did on value showed me there are way more options than I had known for using compressed values to convey expression. Basically, you articulated with words what I had only sensed intuitively and could not articulate, let alone do properly. Also, because you emphasize shapes and not *softening* shapes, you make the compositional issues way more clear. I see your softening is mostly done with controlled juxtaposed values, not smooshes of the brush, an approach I really favor. I now have a lot more clarity on the compressed values and will see what I can do when I get to the studio today. Thank you for teaching so well what is a pretty advanced topic.
Oh Gosh..such a great lecture!!! Immensely grateful to find a canal of Uribe The Great !!!
As someone who is trying to make it as an artist, but is struggling with balancing making a living and making art, these videos and insights are truly helpful. Thanks for being such a huge inspiration and for making such great Art.
Unbelievably generous sharing of skills, philosophy and discussion -thank you
Love these videos. You’re very generous. I check to see if you’ve added a new one like every day.
Another excellent video Nicolas. Thank you for the introduction to some painters that I'd never come across before too. Again, very inspiring.
Your painting is beautiful, tells a story, the empty chair! Looking out the window to see inward, the past. Lesson is fabulous! Thank you!
Thanks for this very interesting lessons about value! I love it!
Thank you Nicolas! Your time and dedication for these videos are so much appreciated! They're extremely important and helpful!
Thank you for sharing your analytical and comprehensive knowledge of art making. I’m the watching tonal painting module , learning a great deal. My BAFA , which was excellent but had less emphasis on the rules , it limited itself to looking at Matisse and artists that concerned themselves with the use of saturated colour, composition and form to say something about the day to day issues, in a hot country .saying something personal,, not generalised about South Africa during Apartheid. The teacher was Stanley Pinker . His images are ( now famous) saturated and use cubist division of the canvas into sections. A different kind of logic. That distance , far away is top, and closer is at the bottom of the canvas. He asked that we first learn , and then leave convention behind in order to be creative and not simply “ copy” the appearance of things. To use distortion and colour for effect .
Your extensive knowledge of American ( and European ) artists and examples is very interesting as the paintings content and form whilst conventional. Even sometimes seems stereotyped and sentimental. Keep to rules of a graded palette showing dramatic dark topics , Wolves preying on horses, sick patients, & shooting incidents I found myself comparing your image of a shooting with a Goya to see how he had resolved a similar but more nuanced topic. Being competent and having something to say is about being less conventional. I’m now comparing and contrasting Goya , Picasso and the expressionists, with your examples . In order to depart from the logic of pursuing accurate tones. This means taking a leap of faith that separates competence from greatness . Of course , I’m by no means great. my images are lacking in the kind of resolution your logic calls for. I have often become dazzled by saturated colour as you observe. Going back and observing the gradations of light is useful advice. Thank you for helping me understand how to deal with technical detail. I’m now looking at paintings that show examples of having been exceptional because they both do use the rules and then deviate from tonality. Like Hockneys Celia with Percy portrait.
I am learning SO MUCH from you ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion, it’s incredibly instructive and inspiring. I also appreciate your humble attitude, it’s so refreshing 😊
The painting you did is just beautiful! I really like this lesson, the theme of values is very interesting and tricky. It is really useful to see all these examples that you pointed out! Thanks!!!
Would be awesome without backgd music.but I appreciate this so much.great examples of artists use of value in famous paintings
Love the video. Love how honest you are. Very inspiring.
Dude, we can feel your passion about the subject on all of yours videos. Very inspiring. Thank you!
Thanks for this Nic, great video. Loved hearing you talk about the painters you admire too, very interesting!
Amazing content! I am trying to learn more about values and how to use it to improve my paintings and I love watching your process. Everything you said in the video and all the artist you mentioned are such a good reference, so thanks for sharing!
thank you! You only have few videos on this channel but I learn a looooot! I wish you do more of these videos
Thanks Nico! Beautiful sketch. Can't wait to see the full use of scale.
Thank you so much ! I do prefer without music, il help to focus on what you do and say, and it's more peaceful/less repeated.
The lesson part was very instructive !
Keep up the good work !
Guillaume Loreau thanks for your comment! Still trying things out in order to find the balance between voice and soundtrack, but there will be times that I'll definitely consider no music.
You are magical. Thank you! Love your work.
thank you for you great videos, those are very helpfull. It's really cool to watch you explain how you manage to create your beautiful paintings.
Again , a marvellous lesson ! So glad I found you . My grey scale doesn’t look like it matches what I am seeing on screen but I suppose that’s the nature of screens versus flat matt paint.
ruprecht von kaufmann is one of my favorites absolutely love his work also I Loved the segment where you talked about all the different artists and their paintings
The beautiful painting at 16:49 is actually by Harvey Dunn (1884 - 1952) not Remington.
esta leccion es oro, gracias por compartir esto Nicolas!
Watching you sketch is so magical! I love to start my sketches / paintings in blue too. There's just somethin about that hue. What kind of colored pencil is that?
Great lesson, but please turn off that unnecessary loop of music
Very inspiring !
I love your work and would have as much appreciated your videos but sadly for me suffering from Misophonia (hatred of sound/noise) all I can focus on watching your videos is the background music which drives me nuts and can't cope with more than a couple of minutes. I just so wish you could dispense of music in the making of your videos (which I was looking forward to watching since you started announcing them on Facebook) and think of all of us suffering from the condition (we are many but shy to admit) so we can have a chance to sit down and watch what we appreciate and love. Best regards.
Oh that’s what I must have. I have always wondered what was wrong with me
You are amazing! thank you!
finally, i'd been holding my breath for so longggg
Increible lección!
very insightful. Thanks !
Great stuff. Please make more videos.
gorges buttery oils on that lady seating in front of the window!
Awesome
No more videos here? :/
this music is a trap
painter, but no youtuber.
what a pity. and this background music...