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.
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.
Tonal values are so important that they can make or break a painting. I love your underpainting techniques and tools, to establish tonal values. I like both images, and would like to try both in a landscape, where I will try the underpainting areas in the foreground sections for "body", and no underpainting in the far background aspects, where tonal values are much less apparent/evident, (more flat, lighter and less detailed) to enhance a sense of depth/distance.
Thanks so much, I loved this. The oiling out with glazing is awesome to know about.
You are welcome. This technique works very well with landscapes.
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
Ten minutes in and I’ve learnt so much already. I thank you.
Excellent I’m glad you found it valuable
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
Well that's the last time I ever skip the underpainting. You convinced me.
I’m so glad you found it helpful ☺️
I struggle with making sure my paintings have enough depth and tone variety - this will help so much! Thanks :)
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 ☺️
Absolutely beautiful job! The underpainting really does add so much depth
Thank you
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 ☺️
You’re a great teacher, explain very well, love underpainting one!!
Thank you ☺️
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 🥰
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 ☺️
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 🤗
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!
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
So helpful! The underpainting REALLY makes a difference in terms of depth of color which gives us a more 3D look.
Thank you ☺️
Thank you for your generous free teaching. You have skill. It seems to me that an underpainting or at least a toned canvas provide a unifying of the different areas of color and also provide temperature variation within an area of color.
Thank you very much!
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
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 🥰
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
I agree the underpainted work has more depth and strength. Thank you for this demonstration.
You are so welcome!
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.
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 🤗
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.
Great demo. Useful to see how much paint to mix and apply, color string mixing, underpainting comparison....and I'm only halfway through so far.
Glad it was helpful!
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
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 🤗
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 brand new to oil painting. (from watercolor) Looking through different beginner techniques. This video is very informative! Glad I found you.
Glad it was helpful!
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
I am inspired to try the under-painting technique. Thank you for the detailed and patiently rendered video. Kudos.
You are so welcome! Hope you’ll join us for our live stream 28th Jan. ☺️
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 🥰
Absolutely lovely!! I think the under painting is much strong and more believable!
Thanks so much 😊
Beautiful, and informative tutorial!
Thank you so much!😊
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
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 ☺️
Such an inspiration, thoroughly enjoyed watching the process and agree the underpiainting gives real depth and substance
Thank you hun. I appreciate your comments.
Just came across this video and want to let you know my appreciation for showing the effects on underpainting or not. Very helpful. And to add, great skills you have. Beautiful.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the comment ☺️
Thank you so much for this wonderfully detailed tutorial! Very appreciated!
You are very welcome
The underpainting tutorial is just amazing. I haven’t painted for over twenty years, and have been afraid to start again. I think this method will help greatly. Thanks, JIM
You are so 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
Finally a tutorial that really describes well how you put on the colour to an underpainting! I couldn’t understand how to put on colours and not work with many glazing layers. Well done!
Glad it was helpful!
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.
I prefer the brightness of the non underpainted pear. The oil one has got more depth, I agree, but the colours are rather dull.
Of course. It’s a very personal preference. Thank you for your comments I appreciate it very much.
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 have never tried the underpainting with the tones. What a difference. I agree that it looks much better with the underpainting. I will be trying that next time I paint. Thanks for the tips.
You are welcome
those dry surface noises are making me cry lol
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 ☺️
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!
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!
You are my Angel! At last, an artist tells me/shows me how to do the underpainting. I'm so grateful to you - waited 71 year's and I've finally got it. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
This is amazing! Thank you for showing it! I am convinced!
Glad you like it! ☺️
I've learned so much from your parents and look forward to learning from you.
After some years of taking art lessons without ever been told about u derpainting I am so grateful for this video. It makes so much sense.
Glad it was helpful
Thank you. I am a novice and I am learning a great deal from your tutorials.
Glad you find them helpful
Oh, I agree with you. It is so much more fuller and has more depth to a painting with an underpainting. Thank you.
Welcome 🤗
very interesting work. Thank you for the explicit and comparative demo!
You are welcome!
I like the one with the underpainting, looks warmer and a little more realistic. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you like it! ☺️
So glad I found this video. It made so many things clear to me. I will definitely watch more!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this lesson. I have never used underpainting but I will now in the next one. I am 85 years old and my whole life worked as an free lance illustrator with Acryl and now for 15 years with oil mainly portraits. I had several exhibitions with success. Greetings from Hungary. Jan ten Hove
Wonderful! I am so glad you found it useful - its always nice to know that with art we can continue to learn new things - I still do every day. wishing you lots of luck with your next portrait
It’s so much richer with the underpainting!
Thank you ☺️
Thank you for the video! This will be super helpful for me and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
You are so welcome!🤗
I recently started doing under paintings and I prefer it. I can focus on value first and then later on color. Much easier. Thank you.
You are welcome 🤗
Wow! It makes such a difference! Thanks for your very clear explanation of each step.❤
You are so welcome!
this is the video i was searching for. Thank u so much for this lovely tutorial. I used to think that underpainting was just a waste of time. That"s why mu picture never looked so lively.
Glad you enjoyed it
The most simple and most perfect way to paint... I just love this. And of course - underpainting rules
Yes it does ☺️
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
Under painted version without question, enjoyed the exercise, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
An amazing difference, thank you. You teach really well with the comparison !
Thank you ☺️
Underpainting just seemed richer and vibrant. Thank you, great lesson.
Glad you enjoyed it! ☺️
Very true, the painting with the under toning is much more Lively.
Thank you ☺️
Love the painting of the spaniel! ❤ So cute!
Thank you! 😊
Really loved the underpainting version. I didn't think you could get that much detail with underpainting. I thought it might look too bland. You showed me!
Thank you ☺️
That was VERY helpful. I've been totally confused about underpainting and you clarified it greatly. The side-by-side demonstration was eye-opening. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
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 🤗
A lovely demonstration . . . by a lovely lass !
Thank you ☺️. Glad you enjoyed it.
I agree.... Underpainting makes a big difference!
Thank you ☺️
Excellent tutorial. Very good understanding of the details the inexperienced painter needs to know at each stage. oh and yes I prefer the underpainting method now ...wasn't sure if it was worth doing until I watched this tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
The pre-oiling of the surface isn't something I was taught at college, but had seen a 'master's' tutorial and those who do oil portraits do on youtube, so thank you for explaining the process.
You are welcome 🤗
I enjoyed this demonstration of very clear instruction about the differing techniques. I loved the underpainting as was and its always daunting for me when colour is applied. I try to apply the same techniques with acrylic but it comes together when several thin layers of glaze are applied using transparent paint but never quite the same as lucious glow of an oil rendition.
There is something fresh and vibrant about the alla prima but for depth underpainting is worth it.
Thank you
Thank you glad you enjoyed the video. I also love alla prima & it’s nice to switch between both methods ☺️
I so enjoy watching and listening to your wonderful instructions. The under painting is remarkable in its depth and strength. Worth every effort! Thank you!
Thank you so much!😊
Terrific tutorial-this video is a rare find. Thanks for the generosity re: tips and technique.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I started a painting last year and have been unable to finish it. Thank you for your tutorial since now I kno what I need to do.
You are so welcome!
very useful video thank you for sharing , wish they tough us this in the collage , you are such a gorgeous artist🙏
Thank you so much!
Very impressive tutorial - clear, detailed and beautifully filmed. It really demonstrates the advantages of an under painting. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
I feel like I learned so much and not just about underpainting. Excellent video.
Thank you glad you enjoyed ☺️
I've been an artist for years but never tried oil paints. I went off another youtuber's guide who essentially only teaches alla prima, and I found it to be so extremely frustrating and difficult. The method you've showcased has been so much more satisfying and less frustrating! Thank you.
You are welcome 🤗. A lot of students find breaking down the stages like this much easier and more rewarding.
A very valuable lesson. many thanks.
You are welcome!
Great example! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you liked it!
Very fine video. yes the underpainting does give the image more strength.
Thank you ☺️
Thank you. At last I understand what when and why. Beautiful
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you so much. Underpainting definitely has more depth and this is so useful to me as a beginner of about 18 months. Thank you so much for showing what colours you use as some online tutorials do not give exact colours and talk only about lights and darks. I will be watch8ing all your tutorials👏👏
Glad it was helpful!
I just bought some oil paint.But I was sure how to use the medium or linseed oil. I appreciate your videos .I was a airbrush artist for 28 yrs.Its noce to learn thank you for show me
You are welcome. Enjoy.
Just what I needed to learn, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!