Oil Painting Brushes & The SECRET to Painting Loosely
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ย. 2020
- In this oil painting tutorial, Alex Tzavaras talks about the best brushes to use for oil painting.
He also shows you the oil painting techniques you need to develop and the bad habits you need to avoid, in order to achieve looser brushwork.
For Alex's course on the fundamentals of oil painting visit:
/ simplifydrawingandpain...
Or connect with Alex:
/ alex_tzavaras
Here's a list of the brushes Alex used for this demo:
1 x Rosemary & Co Series 279 Masters Choice Long Flat, Size 10
1 x Rosemary & Co Ivory Synthetic Long Flat, Size 10
1 x Rosemary & Co Ivory Synthetic Long Flat, Size 8
1 x Cornelissen Series 44 Hog Bristle Filbert, Size 10
2 x Cornelissen Series 44 Hog Bristle Filbert, Size 8
2 x Cornelissen Series 44 Hog Bristle Filbert, Size 4
1 x Isabey Mongoose hair, Filbert, Size 6
1 x Rosemary & Co Series 278 Masters Choice Long Filbert, Size 3
1 x Rosemary & Co Series 278 Masters Choice Long Filbert, Size 2
2 x Rosemary & Co Series 279 Masters Choice Long Flat, Size 2
1 x Rosemary & Co Series 279 Masters Choice Long Flat, Size 0
2 x Rosemary & Co Evergreen Egberts, Size 4
2 x Rosemary & Co Eclipse Combers ¼”
2 x Rosemary & Co Eclipse Combers 1/8”
1 x Cornelissen Sable Round, Size 2
Here's a list of the Colours that were used:
Titanium White
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Transparent Oxide Red
Ultramarine Blue
Ivory Black
Alex Tzavaras is a contemporary realist artist offering portrait painting and alla prima oil painting tutorials. Alex teaches the traditional painting techniques artists used to draw and paint from life up until the start of the 20th century.
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“The confidence of how to put down your paint comes from knowing how to fix mistakes” 🙌 gold
Agreed. Learning to drive is one thing ... learning to stop in a controlled manner is confidence!
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yes, you are right! notices that too!
Your teaching is extremely interesting. You don't tease us with music or noise called music. Your speech is clear.
Besides, you are an artist. What more could you ask for!
If anyone wants to learn how to make a good lesson, these are the ones. Many thanks!
Thank you very much! Glad you think so.
"If you want your brushmarks to appear loose, you have to hold your brush loosely..." - Thousands don't know this xD
It sounds like it is sarcastic and irritating but it’s not. It’s makes so much sense.
I keep dropping my brush lol
From what I hear. Just hold on loosely, but don’t let go. If you cling too tightly, you’re gonna lose control.
@@1woodcarver me too 😂
I have a bad habit of holding the brush like a pencil. I messed my portrait up of my daughter and hopefully i will be able to fix it and I get carried away and mess up my tones. Now it's all gloomy. As always good videos and I'm gonna keep on practicing.
"The confidence to put down paint comes from knowing how to correct your mistakes." Alex Tzavaras. This is pure gold.
My heart is all swollen up with gratitude for your tutorial here. I lost a 91-year old very dear friend/neighbor/mentor/professional painter who had been so generously teaching
me and helping me improve for the last 3 years; we painted together almost every day. She drilled into my head most of what you teach here (“don’t think if it as a face, just spots and shapes”, she said) however your explanations are concise and demo is so straightforward. I understand half tone and its purpose much better now. I haven’t had the heart to paint for a while now because it only made me feel her absence so painfully, BUT, now I am ready to get going on a whole lot of self- portraits for practice, then a whole lot of other ones I have in mind. Thank you so much.
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend and mentor. But glad you're ready to get back into painting again. Good luck with the self portrait!
CAUTION! - actual REAL ARTIST at work! Brilliant! - look out, Degas!
using synthentic brush on top of hard bristel to achieve clean stroke was eye opener..thank you
This is "the" demo! Best thing I've seen in painting demonstration, hands down. Absolutely remarkable. Straightforward. Simplified. Delivered with the same freshness, accuracy and economy as the paint (humour too!). Bravo, Maestro, and a deeply grateful thank you.
Thank you very much!
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These are probably the best lessons on the entire internet concerning painting. Bravo!
Thank you very much Frank! I'm really glad you think so.
i dont really do traditional painting but i love watching these as i think the principles and tips here can apply to digital painting as well!
To the point, nothing superfluous, every sentence is worth taking note of. Very useful video(s), thanks a lot!
fabulously laid back delivery, and as good as it gets on the subject...loose painting shown as great fun....thanks..
Thank you Pete! Glad you enjoyed it.
You do the best job of teaching of anybody on youtube. I love your work.
Thank you very much!
The way you loosely added the various tones was amazing and the detail of the eyes seemed so real! Thank you:)
Thank you Amy! Glad you liked it.
Such a determined stare in this one Alex! Great work
This was really helpful. I'm an absolute beginner painter having only done two pictures; I found a lot to learn from. Thank you
great video! thank you!
After reading the other comments, I thought to add; the intense gaze (artist trademark) strongly encourages engagement and attention. Well done!
Alex, excellent video. One of the obstacles people create to keep them from improving their art is to focus on the materials rather than technique and practice.
Indeed. Materials themselves won't make you a better painter, but finding materials that you like to use is a big part of developing your own personal style.
Beside the demonstrations of the painting, I also love your BBC English, soothing to the ears. Thanks
I was just thinking that it sounds like he's reading, cos people don't talk like that, unless they're talking to infants about crossing the road or something.
Every sentence is a lesson in itself to be held onto...one of the best vdos i hv seen! Thank you!
Thank you very much! Glad it was helpful
Thanks Alex. I always look forward to your videos 👍🏼
I love how candid you are
As always Alex's clarity of explanation is Gold, thank you
Appreciate your clear direction and commitment to good art instruction
Definitely one of the best instructional videos on TH-cam. Thank you for sharing.
This is definitely my favorite style of painting. Thank you.
I watch your videos on my tv for larger screen.This is so informative and clear instruction.The best I have come across.Thank you
Thank you Louise! I'm very glad you think so.
This is brilliant. Such clear and detailed explanation.
So many good tips rolled up into one video. Thanks for posting.
Very easy to understand. A gifted teacher.
Thanks Alex. I've been painting for a while and still get important realizations from your vids on aspects of painting I have struggled with ( like the use of soft brushes for instance, I have always had trouble painting on wet paint, and I use only hog bristles. ) These videos have great, clear instruction on what you need to know regarding realistic painting, without going into copious amounts of information on things that you don't need to know.
Just brilliant. Full of useful insights and tips. Thanks again.
Fascinating to watch & very inspiring. Thank you.
You are really amazing! Love this style alot more than the over polished style. And you have a good relaxing vibe aswell.
beauty is in the eye of the brush holder
(loosely) a fabulous video
Thanks Simon!
Thx u make my day so clearly .. learning to painting again
Thank you, Alex!
You have no idea how many videos I’ve had to watch to try and find this information! SOOOOO GOOOD! thank you!!
Glad it was helpful Murray
Thank you for all the time and energy you put into making your wonderfully instructive videos Alex
Thank you! Glad you find my videos helpful.
this is perfect. Was wondering how to paint without blendinding since im using acrylics. This is the method i need
Very clear explanation. Looking forward to more videos. Thank you.
Love your loose style of painting here. Thanks for sharing your tips.
One of the best demo videos I ever watched! Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Thank you very much Katie! So glad you found it helpful.
Your authenticity as an artist shines through. I enjoyed the video and found it to be helpful and informative. I was actually taking note and following your words which is hard to do! Thank you!
Thank you very much Marissa!
Excellent instruction! Inspired ART!
Absolutely brilliant 👏 thank you Alex for not only sharing your knowledge like this, but for the extremely professional delivery. So inspirational.
Thank you very much Coralie! Glad it was helpful.
A great artist combined with a wonderful teacher. Thank you!
The content is clear and logical; the delivery itself is enthusiastic and concise. A perfect tutorial
Thank you Ben!
¡Espectacular! pintura Sr. Alex...
This is hands down the most useful video I have found to date! The title of the video was not doing a good judgement for what was to come, and I am so glad I didn't;t judge the book by its cover.
Thank you for this Alex. Has to be absolutely the best oil painting video I have ever seen! I have been painting for years and have never managed to achieve a painterly approach like this. After seeing this I will try to apply your techniques and hopefully improve my work. Your teaching is an inspiration.
Very glad lad you've found it helpful. Fundamentally it's all about simplifying your subject into big shapes.
Thanks. Great explanation. Unpretentious. Had to smile, when the video opens the scene is in perfect colour harmony, and yet simple.
Thanks Bet
This video was excellent and very helpful. I really enjoy your commentary, it's always insightful!
Just found this upload and was immediately struck by just how well the artist was able to talk the viewer through his painting. Very inspiring with the step-by-step instructions and it makes me long to start painting again after a very long layoff. A great tutorial. Loved it
Thank you! Glad you liked it and it would be great if this got you painting again.
Thank you for your videos. I've really learned a lot from them. It's one thing to read books on painting, and another thing to see an artist at work. It really inspires people to practice more right away.
Very glad you like my videos. All the best with your painting!
Glad to see you back Alex! Excelent video btw :)
Fantastic and very helpful demo!! Thanks
glad to see videos agin master alex
This is outstanding! One of the best tutorials out there.
I’m an absolute beginner and found this so helpful.
Thank you!
This would easily go above a million views. Best art teacher, expecting more....
Thank you Joe!
Such a great teacher!!!
Thank you Barbara!
this is such an amazing video! I've learned more from this tutorial than those one hour videos haha! I haven't gotten the brushes I've ordered yet, but, once I do, I'll make sure to follow everything you've taught, and I'll continue to practice it! again, thank you! whoever's reading this, I hope you stay safe and have a wonderful day or evening :)
Thank you very much! Glad this video was helpful and good luck with your new brushes.
Your channel is so great. As a self taught painter your videos are speaking directly to some of my technical problems, and I definitely appreciate how freely given your professional tips are, and your advice drawn from your experience is dense and full of meaningful instruction. Thank you so much
Thank you very much Brandon! Glad you think so.
Thanks for an another cool video Alex sir , wonderful strokes , looking for more stuffs
So this is a very nice self-portrait I ever seen
Thank you Alex, for such a succinct and lucid summary of blocking and tiling - I wish I had been inducted into such technique when I was at art school. So much to learn - so little time - 🙏 Thank You
Me too. I only started learning to paint properly in my thirties.
Wonderful demo. Thanks!!!
I appreciate how you explain how to fix the eyes and that it is the shapes underneath that have to be fixed. You are an excellent teacher. Great videos!
Thank you! Glad this was helpful.
Thank you for this video, it's wonderfully explained and de-mystifies the tools! Will refer this video to students for sure. So often we dont' stop to fully explore the tools, and just wade in. Love this - brilliant demo
Thank you, that would be very much appreciated
Incredible. Great job!
Finally! A Proper Lesson😍 Tysm for sharing your work!
Thank you very much!
the master is back!
Excellent video. Enjoyed!!
Yes! I so love your painting tips and your work is AMAZING!
Thank you!
Wow, that was helpful! Good painter, good teacher.
It takes alot of confidence to paint yourself from life and do it in front of a camera. Great tutorial, awesome painting
Thank you, glad you liked it.
Rare to find a great artist who is an equally great teacher. Well done!
Thank you very much Kyral.
Thank you so much. Great video and full of really helpful tips and suggestions that I'm going to try. Especially the one about simplifying the initial drawing before you start to paint, something I'm guilty of every time, but lots of other suggestions too. Thanks again.
Thank you Alex!!! You helped me paint my first self portrait! Your videos are straight to the point and a joy to watch 👍
Thanks Sean! Glad it was helpful.
Alex, I just want you to know that I found your channel about 3/4 of the way through my second semester of a painting minor. There was something I'd been trying to paint, and kept trying to paint (a foot, lol) on and off throughout that time. I watched your videos like this one, struggling to get the toes in my painting right, and eventually decided to try out your advice to simplify my subject into major shapes and planes. I especially found useful the idea that the value of a bit of skin is determined by how directly it's facing the light source. That helped me harness an understanding of the shape of my subject that I had always had but didn't know how to use.
Anyways, the toes I painted look incredible, probably better than anything I've done so far, and I could never have done it without your videos (or at least, it would have taken me much longer). Thank you.
Well done! Yes, understanding the form of whatever you are painting is very helpful. It doesn't need to be complicated, just what is facing the light source, what is turning away from the light source etc. I'm glad this was helpful.
Excellent!
Fab tutorial,love it! 🤗👏👏👏
Thank you! Very clear and straighforward.
Great art! And learning so much!
Amazing video. Very clear instructions. Thank you.
One of the best videos ever...
Thank you, such a helpful and interesting tutorial!
One of the most helpful videos on oil painting. Thank you for the input!
Thank you very much David! Glad it was helpful.
This is wonderful, thank you!
Great talent... 👏👏👏Thank you for the videos....👍👍
Excellent job. Very informative. Great style. Thank you
Thank you Dodda! Glad you like it.
Super tutorial, huge amount of information delivered in the simplest terms whilst you observe the construction of the portrait. Sublime!
Thank you very much Kevin!
Love your work and teaching points-so great!
Thank you very much Dwight!
Lots of great tips grounded in solid fundamentals
Thanks Todd! Glad you like it.
Thank you! This is great!
Wow the real deal .Great Talent.
Thanks Tammy!
What a find!
Excellent work.
Subscribed.
Great demo. ...to watch . Thanks a lot
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