Underpainting VS No Underpainting? Full Tutorial
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Underpainting vs no underpainting? That is the question. In this full tutorial, it is my hope to demonstrate the benefits of underpainting. In the first half of this lesson, I will demonstrate an underpainting of pear and in the second half of this tutorial, I will demonstrate the colour layers as well as do a comparison with a pear that hasn't had an underpainting so you can see for yourself which one you like the best.
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This is a brilliant video. So clear and gives us time to make notes.
@@roswilson1305 glad you have enjoyed it
Definitely! Most artists that I follow. Suggest an underpainting! I personally try them myself ! Thanks for this!
Does this apply to acrylics as well?
The underpainting adds a depth and richness that the other painting lacks. Excellent video presentation. You've made me a true believer. Thank you for the insight.
Your under painting version is much more beautiful but I also feel that you favored it throughout the process. There are artist like David Leffel, Jeff Legg, Sherry McGraw and so many others that paint in a beautiful way and achieve spectacular results without going through the under painting process. That is one of the wonderful things about art, painting, we all do it our own way and hopefully find a way to achieve our goal and vision.
I absolutely agree wholeheartedly. There’s more than one way there are many many ways. This works well for me and it’s good to share that. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for commenting it’s appreciated.
Excellent video! I’m trying the underpainting method now on a couple of paintings, and this is very helpful. Thank you for being so generous with your time and knowledge 👍🏼👍🏼
I remember my old art teacher used to say " it doesn't matter how you do art, just do it"
Great tutorial. Thanks.
Tim,
You talk about "going through the underpainting process" as if it were onerous. It is easier, largely separating considerations of value and colour and the results can be truly beautiful. It also saves on expensive pigments and achieves a beautiful deep glowing colour.
I am about to tackle to tackle my version of Klimt's Woman in Gold with acrylic underpainting, size 24x36 inches, substituting my wife's face (because she asked me) in indirect method with oil glazes.
The relief swirls will be done in acrylic from a syringe and needle of the type used to refill ink cartridges before overpainting with metallic gold. Have done that before - it works. The same method can be used for jewels and jewellery.
Have yet to decide upon acrylic/oil for the rest of the painting. Acrylic might be easier but oils would give a better painting.
I have never been to art school and all of my endeavors have been based on the tutorials available on TH-cam. This video has explained succinctly the importance of doing an underpainting. I have done watercolor, oil pastel and acrylic. Now I am venturing into oil paints and this has to be one of the most useful videos in terms of technical content for a beginner like me. Thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed it
I know some artists don’t like doing an underpainting because they feel the colours are more vibrant when painted straight on a white canvas and you can see that’s true here. I think underpaintings lend well for some paintings and not so much for others. It all depends on what you’re painting! I do them sometimes and not at other times 😌 great video!
Absolutely. It’s great to see this comparison so people can decide. I like to mix things up so do different techniques BUT I do always come back to underpainting for pets/portrait & still life I just love the look. Thanks for commenting and glad you enjoyed it.
I like to use under paining colors (usually a red/brown) for anything where I don't have a sky.
Some artists use both methods in their painting but I do think you get more texture and transparency in paintings with an under painting.
Good effects. Much work but worth it... Your art will show your work efforts and pay off...
Great tip on using an eraser. I have been painting for 40 odd years and had never come across or thought about using these.
Thank you.
You are welcome the typist erasers are great for tiny details.
Ten minutes in and I’ve learnt so much already. I thank you.
Excellent I’m glad you found it valuable
I have been painting for a good few years now but this is the first demonstration I have seen not only showing under painting but comparing results. Extremely useful. Will be giving it a try at art club tomorrow. Much appreciated.
You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed it
Underpainting just seemed richer and vibrant. Thank you, great lesson.
Glad you enjoyed it! ☺️
What a great way to show and teach the underpainting method. You convinced me that this is how artists I know get the classical look of the masters. I know it is never too late to learn. I am still working on watercolor painting and enjoy that medium, but this has convinced me to watch you, learn and hopefully will get the courage to expirence oil painting with underpainting. Thank you so much for the enlightment. Nancy L, Maine USA
You are welcome I love watercolour but oils are my first love. Enjoy exploring.
Beautiful and clear demonstration. I have very much enjoyed it. I will certainly use the underpainting.
Thank you for your videos.
Thank you for your expertise. You make the ideas approachable for novices. Would underpainting work with watercolor? I'm just learning and watercolor feels safer than oil, but one day.....😃@@MazArtStudio
I think it is the other way round actually. Watercolour requiring much more courage than oil for a beginner. But that's just me.
I like watercolor underpinning, than acrylic and finally water mixable oil. I get all the strength of these mediums.
Canvas must be prepped w home-made watercolor ground. Watercolor layer, fix it. Than mid range colors w acrylic first lean w watermixable oil medium and water mix1 to 10.1 part medium, 10 part water.Golden acrylic play beautifully with this mix. Dries within hours to a day.
And finally, the wamo oil paint. Some parts just medium over the watercolor or acrylic layers.
The final result is a truly deep 3D painting.
I know this is lots of work, but the result is well worth it.
Both versions are splendid! The visible difference is in the mood that underpainting makes. If trying to imitate the old master's style, the underpainting seems more appropriate. If we want a more modern or faster approach, the bright clear colors ( colours) of the direct method is beautiful too.
Absolutely agree! It’s all about those choices. Glad you enjoyed it.
Absolutely beautiful job! The underpainting really does add so much depth
Thank you
Watching you paint I learned a lot. I have been so afraid to use oils, tho I want to. You showed me ways for it not to be overwhelming. I liked both versions of the painting. One seemed the underpaid Ted one seemed heavier than the other, and of course more structured. I had never come across so clear a teaching of underpainting. I like the way you paint and teach. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it ☺️
As a new painter, this demonstration was immensely valuable for demonstrating how to apply an under-painting and the reason why an under-painting is valuable. The difference between the two paintings is striking.
Thank you I’m delighted you found it helpful
Thanks to you after years of trying to understand what an underpainting does I now I can see the difference and understand more what my paintings lack to be more effective!! Thank you so much for this tutorial!
Thank you ☺️
I struggle with making sure my paintings have enough depth and tone variety - this will help so much! Thanks :)
You’re a great teacher, explain very well, love underpainting one!!
Thank you ☺️
So nice to have a very detailed instructional video again on here. The underpainting technique is something I had never heard of before I discovered you. Love it. Thanks x
Thanks Hazel glad you enjoyed the lesson.
love this it not only teaches about underpainting it is teaching me where and how to hold the brushes for different strokes and thicknesses as i feel i have always been to heavy with the paint. when i can get back to painting i am going to practice the way you hold your brushes and how far up or down the brush you hold them. thanks a million.
You are welcome hun. Be good to see you back painting 🥰
This is an exceptionally well made and informative video. My thanks for sharing it.
The richness and depth the underpainting is remarkable.
I shall certainly give this method a try.
Thank you I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Good luck in your painting
You're a wonderful teacher. And there's a lot to learn from you. Underpainting reminds me of a camera with a certain feature for special effects. It (underpainting) is a technique that subtly and automatically lends beauty to a painting by adding all those certain desirable effects, such as: tone, nuance, hue, depth, etc. Love it. Thanks.
Thank you very much
Well done Marion. A very good piece of work. Reinforces the value of getting tonal values right before applying colours. Keep up the good work. Enjoyed the class.
Thank you 😊. Glad you enjoyed it.
Wow! This is such a great exercise. I love the idea of seeing the going-that-extra-mile-in-the-preparation-stages manifesting in such an artistically rich way. Yes, your pear without the underpainting is beautiful. But your pear with the underpainting is luscious and almost holy. There is an unspoken connection, comfort and peace than comes to the soul when it's touched by the brilliance of an artist's full circle process. Thank you for sharing these moments, broken down into super understandable bite-sized chunks. And thank you for all the bonus material in the links within your description box. Huge bonus!!
You are very welcome glad you enjoyed it 🥰
This tutorial made it easy for me to learn to use oil paints, I just tried it and it really works. thank you , have a good day!
Fantastic. Enjoy.
You are amazing because you explain every step so clearly and completely...of course, there is no comparison vs the two techniques...underpainting obviously creates a deeper, richer painting. Thank you so much. I love all of your videos, and you are the reason I began painting just a few months ago, and watching your videos gives me so much inspiration.
Aww that really pleases me when I read things like this, I am chuffed I have been part of your journey…keep enjoying it. I am glad you found the tutorial helpful
I am new to painting with oils. I ‘m new to painting period. Thank you so much for this great and informative tutorial. I will try this ASAP. I have only painted with acrylics and have done one tiny oil. I love oil painting. I really appreciate what you’ve shared and I know it will help me to paint better. Never even heard of an “under painting” . Thanks a million.
You are welcome & lots of luck with your painting enjoy the journey. ☺️
this has definitely helped me see the differences with underpainting! thank you for this in-depth explanation, i’ve definitely learnt from it and will apply some of these fantastic techniques :)
You are welcome 🤗
I am amazed by the difference the underpainting makes. I also love that you use such thin layers - a very appealing approach for me. I am a pastel painter just venturing in to oils and always use very thin layers to build up the painting. In fact, yesterday I made my first oil painting - very rudimentary - so I can't wait to find an approach that works for me.
Excellent glad you enjoyed it
you're a very patient and careful teacher, love your soft engaging voice, clear diction. i'm a retired teacher and i don't paint but i enjoy learning new stuff, think of it as a journey of discovery. Your lesson is excellent, well thought out, presented in clear stages. love it.
Thank you so much I appreciate your comment ☺️
A great demonstration; thank-you! I totally agree, I now see why we should do an underpainting, oil out, apply finish glazes and highlights in that order; best painting lesson. Love it.
Thank you ☺️
Thank you so much for this wonderfully detailed tutorial! Very appreciated!
You are very welcome
I haven’t painted with oils in a few years and I’m jumping back in this week. I was stoked when this video randomly crossed my feed. I needed to get “back to basics” and admittedly never heard of underpainting with burnt umber before. It’s going really well! Thank you for such a great video! It’s great for beginners and for folks who have oil painting experience but need a refresher, or even to have their minds changed on “to underpaint or not to underpaint!” So again, HUGE THANKS!
Aww 🥰 I’m so pleased you enjoyed it & thank you for the lovely comments much appreciated
You are a very good teacher. I've been taught by many different artists, but you are the best. Thank you for this video. I've learned a lot that I didn't know before.
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it
Great learning experience. I appreciate watching how organized and efficient your paint gradations are and explanations of color mixing.
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it ☺️
So helpful! The underpainting REALLY makes a difference in terms of depth of color which gives us a more 3D look.
Thank you ☺️
Such an inspiration, thoroughly enjoyed watching the process and agree the underpiainting gives real depth and substance
Thank you hun. I appreciate your comments.
I could see the difference right away. I think it adds feeling to the composition. Thank you!
Absolutely it does.
I only found your channel, I have never used oils before. However, your “to underpaint or Not to underpaint” caught my attention. The underpainting gives a depth and brings the painting a master class level.
I think so I’m glad you do too.
You know, I've read about underpainting and heard it mentioned previously, but you really did a great job of the show and tell here in this video. Clear as day what a difference it makes. Thank you.
Thanks so much I appreciate that ☺️
What a great tutorial. Makes it look so very simple & for me, I do like the under painted style. However, I am surprised at the look you can get even without it. I can say there might be rare times I might want to try a painting without it. Thanks for such a great demonstration, clearly done. Lovely studies!
Absolutely spot on!! I love underpainting but I also love painting without it too. I tend to use underpainting for pet portrait and portraits when I want to be more exact of for something classical like a still life. But I love painting wet into wet (alla prima) too. It’s great to change things up and have these tools in our tool kit right ? Thank you for your comments they are truly appreciated 🥰
Taking your tutorial, Busy Bee, taught me a lot about this underpainting technique and I love it. I even picked up a few more tips watching this video. Learning this technique has taken my art skills to a whole new level. I still have a lot to learn but, I see definite improvement using your techniques.
Thank you hunni & I loved your busy bee 🐝
I really appreciate your style. I could never understand the reason for a blobbed on underpainting that some artists use. I understand now how an underpainting with your style can enhance a painting! Thank you for showing me how to apply an underpainting. You are very thorough in your explanations, and I appreciate that very much.
You are welcome 🤗
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this tutorial! As a beginner painter, I have to admit I prefer the undercoated one. IMHO. You are the first one I have found on TH-cam who takes the time to actually teach each step of the way in a fashion that we can keep up with! Otherwise, it's really no use to us as far as helping us to learn the who's and what's, where's and how's! Thank you!💕
Thank you glad you enjoyed it
Oh my word..... no competition... the underpainting is so much richer. The colours have so much more depth. Yep underpainting for me every time. x
Thank you I am glad you agree :-)
I agree with the above comments. Love the pear and the whole process!
Thank you for explaining that so well! It is easy to assume that some details are common knowledge when they are not. I love your underpainting technique.
Thank you ☺️
Under painting to gives the painting so much more depth and dimension and as another watcher already said it dose bring out the richness of the colors so nicely thank you so the video 😊
You are welcome
This is so so relevant & full of amazing information for all beginner & intermediate artists. Just love how U did this & I know what was involved. Really good job. Gary 😘
Thank you 🥰
Wonderful work Maz i will definitely try this way with oil medium thankyou so much x
I have been looking for a video on this for several weeks. I didn’t really understand why it was important to do an underpainting. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain and show the difference.
You are welcome 🤗
Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much. I had always been doing alla prima but recently started using the under painting or grisaille technique. You really brought out the difference. And your tips on using erasers was super. Thanks again for a lovely tutorial.
You are welcome 🤗
The underpainted version is so much superior in every way. Thank you for this tutorial which has been extremely helpful.
You are very welcome
Underpainting is clearly a very good technique to begin a painting. The result is far too much stronger and lively!!
Yes indeed it does give a strong and vibrant result. Glad you enjoyed the lesson
I love the way the under painting gives depth and dimension to the painting. That is the way my art teacher taught me to paint and it really does make painting easier.
Yes it really does breaking down the process. Glad you enjoyed it
Definitely see the strength of the value of the underpainting. I actually love using an underpainting and feel it adds to the richness and depth of the painting, which you so aptly demonstrated here. Well done 🙂
Thank you ☺️
those dry surface noises are making me cry lol
Oh, I agree with you. It is so much more fuller and has more depth to a painting with an underpainting. Thank you.
Welcome 🤗
That is such a big difference! Thanks for sharing, very beautiful
Thank you & you are welcome
Thaaaaaank you so much for this video!!!! Finally I understand what the underpainting is about and how it works. I am so thankful! Big hug!
☺️ I am so pleased you’ve got so much from the lesson. Big hugs 🤗 back at you!
Enjoyed immensely. You made your point very clearly. The version with the under painting is strikingly richer. Congrats
Thank you ☺️
What a service you are providing for everyone and done so thoroughly! ! Many thanks,Nice person☺️
The underpainting always adds dimension ,imho.
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it ☺️
Wonderful tutorial! I can see benefits to both sides. The shape and structure is so much better with the under painting but the colors seem to pop more without. I guess it depends on what you are painting. Thank you for your help!
Yes it’s a personal preference definitely!
I really do enjoy this tutorial. Both the contents and the presentation/editing of contents is superb. I love your gentle tone of voice and genuine kindness. I admire your artwork. And you demonstrated your point very much so. This is rare and exquisite combination of gifts. Thank you so much and just keep being yourself. 👏
Thank you 🙏🏽 so much this is a lovely comment and I appreciate it very much.
All I can say is Thank you thank you and thank you for putting this tutorial out, I’m a newbie at this and I mean a real newbie…I have learned so much just from watching this one video then the hundreds of videos I have wanted in the last couple of weeks since i started the journey of painting!
Glad it was helpful!
The most simple and most perfect way to paint... I just love this. And of course - underpainting rules
Yes it does ☺️
Thankyou, I've learnt so much in this short tutorial. The underpainting is so much more superior. The white canvas is daunting... will definitely try this technique.
Excellent glad you enjoyed it
@@MazArtStudio I'm just watching your painting of sunflowers. My goodness, I went to an art class and mine are a mess. Goingvto have another go. I'm really interested that you use guess. Have used it and wandered if it was OK. Finding more uses all the time. Thank so much for your great teaching technique.
Thank you so much for this! I’ve been looking for an in-depth video of underpainting/glazing, and this one definitely answered most of my questions!
Glad it was helpful!
Will definitely apply this technique prior to starting my paintings. Excited to see the difference! Thank you for making the video!
You are welcome 🤗
I enjoyed watching this video and seeing the side by side results. Very illuminating.
Thank you I enjoyed putting it together and it’s lovely it’s got such a good response. Thanks for adding your comments it’s appreciated
The under painting is far superior for depth and richness. Lovely!! It’s clearly more work but undoubtedly better 👏👏❤️
Thanks I’m glad you agree.
I've always found tonal values with colour to be difficult. The underpainting certainly simplifies the contrasts. Good information on colour mixing too. Thanks for a very educational demonstration.
You are welcome
What a wonderful tutorial, thank you. After watching, I feel I have every piece of information needed to try out an underpainting on my next painting. Thank you for sharing!
Glad you found it helpful
Wonderful demo, the underpainting side is so much more vivid. Thank you 💕
You are welcome
Thank you! I wish this info was taught to me years ago… Thank you for explaining “why,” and not just “how.”
Glad you enjoyed it
Amazing. I’m convinced! You really do get out what you put in. Thank you!!
You are welcome 🤗
Nice, thanks for being so thorough in your instructions!
Glad you enjoyed it
I loved watching you paint and you made your case for an underpainting. Now, I will do that to my next painting. Thank you!
You are welcome 🤗
I have been debating with the idea of doing an underpainting and if it adds any true value to the finished painting. Your demonstration has convinced me that it is worth the extra work! Thank you. This has been so very helpful. I will be investigating your your website now.
Glad you enjoyed it
MazArt videos are always very nice to watch and she's so lovely and informative. Bravo !
Thank you ☺️
Thank you for such a clear, clean lesson. I love the rich quality of the painting with the underpainting.
Thank you so much!
You are absolutly right ! Underpaining looks better ! Thank you very much for your tutorial.
You are welcome 🤗
Thanks so much for making this! I really learned a lot :) The underpainting really does have so more strength to the image, I'll be giving it a try. Thanks again!
You are welcome 🤗
So enjoyed watching this tutorial. You have such a lovely style of demonstrating.
Thank you so much Sonja.
An amazing difference, thank you. You teach really well with the comparison !
Thank you ☺️
It's a long time since I first met you Marion, as you know, God willing, I will see you again at your studio. I love your teaching methods and generosity of spirit. Thank you for this and many other u-tube videos.
Aww 🥰 you are welcome
I've noodled at paintings for years as a hobby but so infrequently that it is more of an unattainable desire. Your video here comparing the pears shows the benefits of underpainting and I like that pear the best because it models so much better. Thank you for this lesson.
You are welcome 🤗
I loved watching this today. Back to the basics, such a great reminder. Thanks Maz! xoxox
You are welcome. Yes it helps sometimes to go right back to the basics and keep things simple.
Both painting are lovely but I am amazed at how much more depth and vitality that there is to the painting with the underpainting. The underpainted picutre looks far more sophisticated and artistic than the other one. I think underpainting is what my paintings lack and I am going to try it. Thank you for this valuable video.
You are welcome I hope you enjoy the technique as much as I do.
So glad I found this video. It made so many things clear to me. I will definitely watch more!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, I'm fairly new to painting, you have really helped me to see and understand the process, they are both fab, I love the underpinned version of the pair. Thank you 😀
Thank you ☺️
Thank you for this tutorial! I love the underpainting method. I can see that the results are much richer, with more depth. I am a watercolor artist. Will apply this method to watercolor and see what happens. Maybe I will try oils at some point. Wonderful painting!!😍
Thank you very much Linda I appreciate your comments
Very impressive tutorial - clear, detailed and beautifully filmed. It really demonstrates the advantages of an under painting. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for this tutorial. Under painting effects are amazing.
You are welcome
Thank you so much! Just started teaching myself oil painting since I am not working right now. This lesson was so good for me!
Glad you enjoyed it
I'm using some of these
advices and I'm really happy that I have found this TH-cam channel. Thank you.
Happy to hear that!
very interesting work. Thank you for the explicit and comparative demo!
You are welcome!
An excellent tutorial. The underdrawn painting was so much more powerful with added depth. Loved this. Great work. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you so much 😀
Beautiful! I like both . The underpainting surely makes things easyer and it s a plus !
Yes it does. Glad you enjoyed it
Wonderful. Information. Underpainting much richer. It seems the underpainting sets up the value study and then comes alive when adding the colors. Will definitely try this method. Thank you.
You are welcome 🤗
Enjoyable tutorial- always fun to add to one’s toolbox! Thank you for sharing.
You're very welcome!
I love this, I just love monochrome paintings. Thank you so much for your free tutorials. My preference is the underpainted pear.
Thank you for your comments yes it looks more powerful doesn’t it. & you are welcome I’m glad you enjoyed the lesson.
@@MazArtStudio powerful is a great word, I was thinking more “dramatic”. That’s why I like black and white photos vs colour...more intense and dramatic.
I total agree on the outcome in tone, color and depth inthe underpainting. I learned a lot today and I thank you❤❤❤
You are welcome 🤗
Thank you so much for posting this informative video. I've been painting for many years in the tonalist style. I wish I had been given this information years ago. Although I've had success in selling my paintings, I can now move to the next level with confidence. Thank you again!!!
Thank you ☺️ I’m pleased you’ve found it helpful