Oil painting techniques : Blending and brushwork

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 มิ.ย. 2016
  • In this video on oil painting techniques, for beginners and advanced painters, we take a look at blending and brushwork : I'll try to explain how you can create beautiful transitions in your painting without loosing the vitality of your colors.
    Reference : Harold Speed - Oil painting techniques and material.
    My website :
    www.florentfarges.com
    ➡ Thank you for supporting me on Patreon!
    / florentfarges
  • บันเทิง

ความคิดเห็น • 378

  • @STFUppercut69
    @STFUppercut69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Am I the only one, who likes the left sphere more? It just looks much cleaner and more professional.

  • @jessewaughcom
    @jessewaughcom 8 ปีที่แล้ว +438

    This is a topic for which there is a serious lack of instruction - so thanks so much Florent for covering it!

    • @FlorentFargesarts
      @FlorentFargesarts  8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Thank you very much ! I appreciate.

    • @mds525700
      @mds525700 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jesse Waugh definitely one of the best oil painting tutorial channels.

    • @cute1035
      @cute1035 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Florent Farges - arts bhg f b

    • @newyorkcityviews516
      @newyorkcityviews516 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Florent Farges - arts You are great!

  • @BoHorror
    @BoHorror 6 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    So basically don't try and blend by actually smudging the colours into one another but blend by adding a colour in between the 2 colours eg black and white would be blended by placing grey in between them instead of just smudging them together. Please correct me if I'm wrong

    • @FlorentFargesarts
      @FlorentFargesarts  6 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      Exactly, it's all about using the right quantity of paint in the end.

    • @zzodysseuszz
      @zzodysseuszz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I knew this. But I want to know which colours to place between for other colours like for skin.

    • @truemamrdi4all
      @truemamrdi4all 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is genius. I watch minutes of video to gain a suspicion And you sum up in one sentence, what the dimwit in video Is unable to convey

  • @hmacquarrie6500
    @hmacquarrie6500 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Didn’t realize that it was so important to keep loading the brush .Your instruction is excellent .thankyou for your generosity

  • @Geekman333
    @Geekman333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    "Nothing wrong can come of fun."
    Beautifully said. Thanks you.

  • @gonzalocastro6032
    @gonzalocastro6032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    First of all, there is some confusion regarding the relationship between shading and contrast. In principle shading by dry-brushing leads to a more neat finishing, but the process weakens the contrast. The solution to this is simple, just apply more contrast before shading(that way, if your intention is a clean transition without texture, you will achieve it without losing three-dimensionality). On the other hand, the second technique is ideal for achieving more expressive brushes. My point is that in essence, contrast and three-dimensionality has nothing to do with your shading techniques. In conclusion, both techniques are valid depending on your style and objective(there are quite a lot of experienced artists in both teams).

  • @chrisdeal5335
    @chrisdeal5335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve been painting for almost forty years and I’ve never heard this explained or shown so beautifully Or clearly! Thank you!!!

  • @Mattaphorical
    @Mattaphorical 8 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Always had trouble blending, merci beaucoup!
    This even applies to digital painters overusing the smudge tool as well.

    • @FlorentFargesarts
      @FlorentFargesarts  8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thanks ! You're not the first to say that it translates to digital painting... I had no idea, that's interesting !

    • @chubbsmcgee5393
      @chubbsmcgee5393 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this is a very late reply but do you still use the smudge tool? I would'nt advise using it at all but instead blend values with the brush you're using to apply the colour in the first place.

  • @citadelofwinds1564
    @citadelofwinds1564 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was very useful. I've actually done art classes with various teachers, and none of them ever explained anything about applying paint or blending colours. I've gone through several videos by Florent Farges and these are hands down the most useful art instruction videos I've found on TH-cam. Thank you so much for providing this treasure trove of important information.

  • @ginadariel
    @ginadariel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just learnt more about oil painting in 13 mins than I have in watching hours of other online tutorials. Never understood before why my paintings all turn to 'mud'. Such a simple explanation, thank you so much.

  • @blroberts70
    @blroberts70 7 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    As a beginner painter, I appreciate this excellent discussion of the concept of blending with a very effective demonstration of the concepts. Your point about whether one style of blending is preferred depends on your style. Basically neither type of blending is more correct than the other. What. Is important is to use the techniques without ending up dulling colors or mud.

    • @jasonfella265
      @jasonfella265 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I totally agree. I see absolutely nothing wrong with the first way. It's a very logical, natural way to blend two colors together. I see pro's do it all the time.

  • @LiteOfArt
    @LiteOfArt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like these small subjects, think you do much, I hope I can be part of you some years later.

  • @rsunghun
    @rsunghun 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a very rare tutorial about basics. Thankyou very much!

  • @CanadianMang
    @CanadianMang 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Wow what a difference. Thank you for demonstrating this so well.

  • @bitupon
    @bitupon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally I found why my painting looks dull... I watched many TH-cam videos tips and tricks but nobody actually mentioned it. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @Purpleiris444
    @Purpleiris444 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clear instruction on brushwork. This brought to mind what an instructor taught me was load the brush with paint and laid on the canvas with just 3 strokes...

  • @RedSoxKal
    @RedSoxKal 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What a great video. Thanks for the effort in painting both styles to show us how it looks at the end. And thanks for the time you've spent taking snapshots with your paintings. Your channel is filled with great information.

    • @FlorentFargesarts
      @FlorentFargesarts  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much for your support ! It's greatly appreciated.

  • @leonryan8895
    @leonryan8895 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Florent, a fantastic and simple explanatin for a subject that I've heard countless people talk about but never explain properly. Really easy to follow few minutes. I'm much the wiser afterwards. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
    L.

  • @catherinecervas3726
    @catherinecervas3726 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great demonstration-I love your videos. Now that I’ve done a little bit of oil painting, what you teach means even more. Thank you so much.

  • @annb1078
    @annb1078 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this illuminating demo! Very clear and lovely gentle style of delivery. An excellent teacher.

  • @vanessacarlson2055
    @vanessacarlson2055 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a beginner, but this explains exactly what I realized yesterday. I described it as a “laying down” of color, as opposed to “brushing” it on the canvas. I’ll be back to watch more of your videos! Thanks for this

  • @alyannabantok5767
    @alyannabantok5767 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Finally, I find this very useful I really want to learn alla prima but I keep on blending with dry brush, I wasn't aware . Thank you so much !

    • @FlorentFargesarts
      @FlorentFargesarts  8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks ! I hope you will benefit from it in your paintings. Cheers !

  • @adrienneklopack2120
    @adrienneklopack2120 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for describing what you are doing! So helpful.

  • @user-tc3jo1eb8e
    @user-tc3jo1eb8e 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just started oil painting yesterday and I was making all the beginner mistakes you were talking about. The sphere on the right looks so much more lively and three dimensional. Thank you for the demonstration!

  • @maestrabloise9254
    @maestrabloise9254 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks I watched many tutorials but you are a great teacher. Take time to explain slow and precise. I blended acrilic and oil in a paint with the second result.

  • @regallineage6091
    @regallineage6091 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have taken courses, read books and watched many tutorials. But you are by far the best teacher I have come across! I think it is due to my learning style. I have to understand the concept, purpose, and technique. You are amazing! Thank you!

  • @abhijeetsantra4237
    @abhijeetsantra4237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember watching this video long time ago. This really helped me a lot to grow as an artist. 🙂. Thank you so much.

  • @ivanlievendag9820
    @ivanlievendag9820 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much thanks for this! As I am practicing in painting with oil - and loving it - I felt I had trouble with my strokes, and yes, now I know what I have been doing all the time. Blending out! I guess it has part to do with confidence, and where the professional painter splits itself from hobbyist. Your simple example in this video makes me want to run to my canvas!

  • @mj_dolman5122
    @mj_dolman5122 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an excellent demonstration and very convincing. Thank you Florent, I have been painting with acrylic all my life but your videos help me to see that getting started in oils might not be as difficult as I thought.

  • @renaissancewoman5373
    @renaissancewoman5373 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful works of art at the end! Thank you for this great video!

  • @taylorsherrill6110
    @taylorsherrill6110 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I tried to like this twice.its a great video. Thanks!

  • @scarabeedor2
    @scarabeedor2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Florent, vous êtes un jeune artiste de talent,un jeune homme intelligent et éduqué et un bon pédagogue. Bravo, continuez!

  • @muhlenstedt
    @muhlenstedt 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much!There are not many valuable videos about blending on youtube .I was very unpleased with my Blendung without figuring what I was doing wrong.Instead of a painterly style, I was achieving a kind of pastel on velours paper looking painting. It was great also that you translated Speeds affirmations to a more realistic approach.That has really helped!

  • @stefbru100
    @stefbru100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merci Florent! I am adding oil painting to years of watercolour painting. It has ben useful to use the watercolour mentality of getting it right with minimal brush strokes, to paint in oils as well. Glad to hear you demonstrate it in such a clear and sequential way.

  • @yasminekataw7329
    @yasminekataw7329 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Florent, I'm so glad I cam across this video today. Last week I had begun reading Speed's book and I'm half way through it. He teaches so much about technique and perception of oil painting. So it was really nice seeing someone mentioning and demonstrating Speed's teachings. Thank you! I'll go back to painting now :)

  • @sadeyahtareq7171
    @sadeyahtareq7171 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so helpful. Thank you! Your teaching style is so good and detailed that viewers can understand it better. Thank you soooo much dear!

  • @Maria_Lourdes
    @Maria_Lourdes 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius! You explained it very well. You're right, blending with dry brush makes the painting flat. To blend with pigments takes a lot of practice but really makes painting more vibrant. It's almost similar to pencil sketches, that it looks more flat when you blend the shades by smudging, rather than blending the shades by controlling the pressure in pencil strokes. Thank you so much Florent!

  • @kevinqueen6246
    @kevinqueen6246 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant my friend. Absolutely. The exceptional teaching here is pure delight. Thank you.

  • @robhead22
    @robhead22 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful! Thank you! Yes, I watched it twice!

  • @polarbearsrus6980
    @polarbearsrus6980 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, what a difference, I'm sold...thanks for sharing!

  • @makedasylvester
    @makedasylvester 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gosh! So glad I found you. I need to learn everything!!!

  • @valeriachilders
    @valeriachilders ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a good explanation! Excellent! Thank you.

  • @robhead22
    @robhead22 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful demo. Thank you!

  • @huberthanks3007
    @huberthanks3007 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Florent. Very useful advice when approaching my blending techniques, especially those where paints lose intended colors to excessive blending.

  • @dianaramirez7615
    @dianaramirez7615 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the color result on the speed idea. But it leaves more sharp edges than the more blending method. Thank you for this great demonstration.

  • @noeprim2184
    @noeprim2184 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, I was doing the blending has you mention (diluded way), Now, I learn with you, not to blend 2 colors together when mixing two colours but to choose a between color to bring the blending more obvious. Thank you sincerely, for sharing this information and helping other like me, to get a better knowledge & understanding the mixing with oil painting. 👀😃

  • @PrincessAloeVera
    @PrincessAloeVera 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this is so important! I was doing it the wrong way and I was getting upset for getting mud often. This is going to make such a huge difference! Thank you!!

  • @minisaran
    @minisaran 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    what an impact! heartfelt thanks! love your art style and the sincerity in your voice. subscribed!

  • @neilkennethhernandez5115
    @neilkennethhernandez5115 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The second sphere was waaaaay more better. You can see clearly how alive the painting was.

  • @rishabhisthename
    @rishabhisthename 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing demo... Thank you Florent!

  • @federicomuciaccia9191
    @federicomuciaccia9191 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome tutorial. thank you!!
    and the two paintings at the end are both very beautiful

  • @cheemakhaled2092
    @cheemakhaled2092 7 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I would get the portrait colours right.... then ruin the values into mud.
    Merci Florent for this lesson

    • @Flux_One
      @Flux_One 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Complete a grisaille layer first and glaze colour on top

    • @yeet7043
      @yeet7043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My problem is the opposite. Im good with values, suck at the actual colors. Specially skintones

  • @stormcorrosion176
    @stormcorrosion176 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m all about blending!!! Thanks Florent, just bought your nine hour course!!

  • @jlmorenorubio
    @jlmorenorubio 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful. Just what I needed to know about blending... Thanks for the video.

  • @georgepatterson9715
    @georgepatterson9715 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is wonderful advice and great demo. Thanks!

  • @SuperPrettyPink101
    @SuperPrettyPink101 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful demonstration! I've only ever used graphite pencils and watercolour paints, but I want to get into oils and this was so insightful! You explain so well and your tone is so calming. Thank you very much. 😊💕

  • @2annawen
    @2annawen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can totally see what you mean it can be much more beautiful that way..as i blend much more than i should thanks for this perspective ☆☆☆

  • @tiffinimorgan1867
    @tiffinimorgan1867 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This helped me so much. I make spheres for practice and I was doing the first way. Thank you!

  • @stanmanmedia
    @stanmanmedia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tremendous lesson!! Love it.

  • @Lsalvatore
    @Lsalvatore 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so satisfying, thank you! Incredible work!

  • @bobahun123
    @bobahun123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    Funny enough the one blended by the dry brush looks kind of flat the other has so much more dimension

    • @lutze5086
      @lutze5086 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      i think it would have been better if he didnt use a sphere for this demonstration. right only looks better because of the correct value placement

    • @darrenporter1850
      @darrenporter1850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is actually with what I struggle with in my own paintings. Lots of times, especially when paint drys, looks flat and I lose definition.

    • @dyetaa
      @dyetaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not because of the blending but because of the values

  • @ravenscott-arbuckle1262
    @ravenscott-arbuckle1262 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so helpful, thanks for helping us

  • @pavinivfx
    @pavinivfx ปีที่แล้ว

    Harold Speed bein' awesome as always

  • @Charlie_Toben
    @Charlie_Toben 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I liked your 2 portraits at the end. You have a great painterly style.

  • @anne-mariemosse666
    @anne-mariemosse666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merci Florent 🙏🏻 cette demonstration est parfaite 🤩

  • @Wanderer32168
    @Wanderer32168 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a great example and explanation. Thanks

  • @fatemaalbalooshi1980
    @fatemaalbalooshi1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful instructions as usual. Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @emmadonaghyart1954
    @emmadonaghyart1954 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so very much!! This was the video I needed to see today!!! I really appreciate this!! :-)

  • @jaypistolx
    @jaypistolx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i’m just starting and i definitely am doing the technique on the left but want to try the technique on the right. thank you for this video

  • @jerriw2726
    @jerriw2726 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing, I really like this technique !

  • @tammeo
    @tammeo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for showing this!

  • @Birdiegal929
    @Birdiegal929 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was so helpful, thank you so much!

  • @genieappel-cohen
    @genieappel-cohen 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much!

  • @azzalos
    @azzalos 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this video.

  • @lovelymargo3963
    @lovelymargo3963 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for covering this topic. I found it very useful, this is the best video I known about blending. For your efford i put a like and i signed up ))

  • @paecpc
    @paecpc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, I know why certain painting appear more stylish and some not, so glad to know!

  • @NicoArtLife
    @NicoArtLife 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great topic and demonstration 👍🏼

  • @WestieKatie
    @WestieKatie ปีที่แล้ว

    Brush strokes are one of my favorite aspects of oil painting❤

  • @paulmk2290
    @paulmk2290 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting stuff. Thanks, I will try this out.

  • @kristie8357
    @kristie8357 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this video!

  • @paulineannequilino9284
    @paulineannequilino9284 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wanted to step out of my comfort zone of using watercolors and acrylics, so i want to try oil paints. Your video was really helpful and how to blend them as precise

  • @sandybeach368
    @sandybeach368 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent demonstration, thanks!

  • @alexis5350
    @alexis5350 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very helpful! Thank you.

  • @zethstahl5923
    @zethstahl5923 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting, I will try and practice your advices; thanks a lot!

  • @kev3d
    @kev3d 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful demonstration.

  • @firangele8094
    @firangele8094 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! Thanks, you are so talented!😌🙏🏻

  • @raniaselim1761
    @raniaselim1761 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @markwilliams5346
    @markwilliams5346 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant explanation, thanks!

  • @crystalspang6717
    @crystalspang6717 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    now i see Speed's point. your demonstration was very helpful. nice protraits!

  • @WestieKatie
    @WestieKatie ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE THIS

  • @jimmiesutton8468
    @jimmiesutton8468 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant!

  • @sofiabepre1164
    @sofiabepre1164 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing post! really helpful, thanks for sharing!!

  • @tariqsiddique1383
    @tariqsiddique1383 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial sir. Thank you n stay blessed.

  • @Bozemancurtis
    @Bozemancurtis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson!

  • @polinatheone5535
    @polinatheone5535 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic and helpful , really received the points. Thank you 🙏

  • @kevinthomas4710
    @kevinthomas4710 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    An excellent tutorial, thanks.

  • @moseyape9198
    @moseyape9198 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy I found your channel. Subscribed, cheers

  • @ericdraven2219
    @ericdraven2219 ปีที่แล้ว

    i do acrylics mostly , the cheaper liquids i still like your video with oils and inspiration and some of your teachings thank you for sharing your insights and inspiring inspiration and something about this speed guy i never hear of him but you teach me some stuff and i appreciate this .... very much thank you for taking the time to make your video...
    wow i see what you teach at the end with speeds idea the colors are more bolder and vibrant...
    i think speeds idea like you said was also because your amount of paints make bolder spots because you can carry that color to other portions increasing your accuracy painting as well as color flows

  • @ProphettessKay
    @ProphettessKay ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, very realistic.

  • @AssassinatorScout1
    @AssassinatorScout1 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful~