This is just about the best instructional video channel on TH-cam. He does everything right: No annoying background music! He clearly describes what he is doing in a post filming voice-over NOT while he is painting...recognizing, rightly, how difficult it is to do both at the same time ! He speaks slowly and distinctly. He shows us his reference photo as he does the work. Bravo!
I’ve just picked up the paintbrush I dropped forty years ago... I’ve embarked on a journey of discovery and practice. I copy a masterwork, twice, then a third time with me in the picture! Just doing my first one, and have learnt so much. Definitely the way to go for me. Thanks for all your videos.
I've painted a lot of master copies, but felt so inspired and informed watching yours. I cannot wait to add this into my quarantine routine! Thank you for making this video.
YES, I would like to watch a live stream, length isn’t an issue. Would be helpful for a split screen showing palette and canvas work. Thank you for your time and instruction. Stay well.
I love when you makes us see how different lines and shapes line up with eachother, and makes us notice techniques he uses like carving out the silhouette with the background color.
Thank you for sharing this exercise, your process and thoughts! I would really love watching you livestream another master copy or just another painting!
Sir - this lockdown situation is a downer - or rather is WAS a downer until stumbling upon you and your instructional videos and magnificent talent. Thanks so so much for putting these out there - and best to you and yours from a fan in Los Angeles! Hopefully art will carry us through these times!
Your video always manages to be incredibly succinct and yet densely packed with information. Really appreciate your thoughts and process in master studies!
Excellent! Thank you so much for your effort and inspiration and generosity...pretty good study and analysis...Sargent was tremendous! And those few who were fortunate enough to study with him indeed got the instruction of their lives! I took 2 workshops with Michael Shane Neal whose teacher was Everett Raymond Kinstler who was lucky enough to study with one of Sargent's students. All the best and stay healthy!
Congratulations! You're very lucky to have studied with Michael Shane Neal, he's a fantastic painter (and a very stylish dresser). And I've always loved Everett Raymond Kinstler, I've got one of his books. I particularly love his painting of William Montgomery Flagg.
@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting Yes Alex, Shane dresses with STYLE...he also paints very well as did Kinstler ( I have some of his books as well)..thank you for posting this image of Sargent's...I did the copy yesterday and today...it was time well spent...Sargent's painting is so subtle in the look of the sitter...I just tried to get drawing and shapes/color-values to work...I posted it on Instagram and mentioned you..my Instagram ID is markkatzman8894...thanks again for your effort and your painting.
Alex, such a beautiful lesson/exercise....but even a more beautiful message about this Covid-19 crisis and everything each and everyone of us is experiencing. Confusion, loss, and uncertainty. Your message of positive, love and comfort was from the heart, so thank you. As an abstract artist just starting to tackle faces and the self criticism that arises from that, this link/lesson was so amazingly beneficial and inspiring. I would love you to do a longer session on this as you mentioned. Beautiful and thank you. Robert
Thank you very much for your kind words. My latest series of videos is a longer version of a master copy I did of a Velasquez. I didn't do it live, as filming it the way I wanted to live was proving to be too complicated. th-cam.com/video/JoCSaNKDyNg/w-d-xo.html
I have viewed many Sargent paintings "in person". I find them every bit as admirable and awe-inspiring as those by any of the great masters. I have copied his most famous self-portrait in the original size three times.
There's a Sargent in the National Portrait Gallery up here in Edinburgh, "Lady Agnes of Lochshaw" -- it is beyond captivating; I've never had a painting grab me quite so powerfully.
@@callumsutherland2954 i bet it is ...would love to see it .. i've viewed all the works in the Met etc nyc ......he gives some of the greatest advice to young portrait painters ....which is to have the model on another floor ...lol... he is indeed a great master ...& the watercolors ! ..this is just what i needed at the mo' & thank you for your comment !
Thank you so much for sharing! My college painting class's current project is a mastercopy. We had a few sources to choose from, but I ended up deciding to do a Sargent mastercopy. Seeing your approach for mastercopying Sargent's work really helped me understand where to begin so... thanks! :D
Thank you very much Mary. Glad you find my videos helpful. I know you're doing Sargent copy, but have you also seen my Velazquez copy? Filmed in real time: th-cam.com/video/JoCSaNKDyNg/w-d-xo.html
thank you very much for your sharing John Singer Sargent copy. would be very pleased to see the whole painting even 5 hours long and also the palette and the brushes used.
You're extremely based and know what you're talking about with art, much respect. I'm learning concept art and the more I do this kind of work the more I fall in love with it compared to working digitally, but they both have their advantages. Thanks chief.
A Massive thank you for your inspiration and for this excellent video. If only more art schools were able to give this standard of teaching. Thank you.
Thank you. Yes, that is unfortunately still the case with art schools in the mainstream university system. But in recent years, thanks to being able to find good teachers on the internet, more and more people have been learning to paint from life properly. There are certainly more teachers around today in the UK, than there were back when I started training in 2004. So the situation is improving. Whereabouts are you? Have you heard of the Art Renewal Centre? They have a list of teachers and schools all over the world who specialise in teaching representational art: artrenewal.org/Atelier/Search
@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting Hello, thank you very much for replying to my comment. I went to art school in the early 80's . I desperately wanted to learn the craft of painting , Alas, now so many years later... I find what i've been looking for with Alex's brilliant tutorials. I am starting again and once I have done some preparation I would love to sign up to the courses you offer if I may.
Thank you too for introducing me to the ARC, I hadn't heard of it. I live in the far SW UK due to the present situation I am unable to travel anywhere to partake in a group class.
Good to see you back! Just subscribed last night and learned a ton from your approach. Did a quick digital sketch of you from one of your vids to test a theory. Light bulb moment! I’ll tag you on IG when I post in my story. Thank you for the knowledge & inspiration.
This is the third time that I have used oils ever , I have had the most brilliant day learning so much from you , I have been learning myself as classes are few and far between ,your teaching method and explanations are invaluable . Cannot thank you enough , looking forward to working on the piece again tomorrow ! Also your Patreon channel is superb and yes a live stream would be great ! Many thanks Alex
Thanks so much for the video and your time is very appreciated. A live stream would be a valuable contribution to your audience who is growing by the day! Wonderful idea! Many blessings and be safe.
Your videos are always so helpful. Thank you so much. I plan on incorporating these ideas, especially the tip about your ability to do a master copy not being reliant on knowing perfectly the techniques of the original painter, to my own paintings.
Yes he does. Partly that would have been because he was using lead white rather titanium. Lead is much thicker. Also he mixed a lot of paint. I tried to mix a lot more paint for this demo, but it appears I still didn't mix as much as Sargent.
Adding your new video being released to the (very short) list of beneficial side effects of this lockdown situation. Thanks Alex your tutorials have helped me more than any I’ve found, from here in Philadelphia please stay safe ✌🏼👍🏼
OMG! What a wonderful and very didactic demo. Many tips to apply in our work. Yes, please make another video of Sargent painting style, this approach give us more freedom in our brush strokes and improving our value observation. Thank you so much for all the content you’ve shared Alex.
It is impossible for the lower middle class in some Asian countries to buy such a good lesson with the equivalent of foreign money. So many many thanks Master for helping with these free lessons.
loved your lesson. and yes I would like to see your painting in live stream so i can see your strokes color mixing and other things are important . thanks.
Though I'm not an oil painter, I've been interested in and studying portraiture lately and your tips for placement of elements and shapes, highlights, etc. is most helpful. I'll be able to use them in my drawings and eventually in watercolor (when I get the nerve). Thank you!
Thank you for this. Just finished an attempt at a copy of Singer Sargent and realised from watching this that I should have tried a "massing technique". I learned a lot from your lesson.
Hi, Alex! I just recently found your channel and I must say that I am really impressed with how much info I got from watching your videos. I am a 2D/3D artist working in the gaming industry, and well pass my beginner/learning faze, but as everyone knows (I hope), you should never stop learning. For me, what you are teaching is the hardest thing an artist faces: simplifying. This is the one thing that will help you grow as an artist, more than maybe any other thing. I just subscribed to your Patreon page, and I hope others will do too. Keep it up, really great info. Thank you.
Well Done! Thank you so much. My mass drawing course is all about teaching people how to simplify. It's really basic exercises, but it's the only way I know how to show people how to actually see and do it. Simplify the shapes and compress the values. And even tho the exercises are basic, the principles apply to every subject. When I'm teaching, I'm still always repeating to my more advanced portrait students, they exact same things I told them when they started my mass drawing course.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I'm learning a lot. I'd watch a (saved) live stream in bits since I'm one of the lucky ones who is still working full time during this crisis. Again, thank you very much for sharing.
This was awesome, and insightful, and the commentary had the most perfect information about your thoughts and efforts while working through this process. Would love to see more of these.
Sargent was so good. Ever do a Rembrandt master copy? He was pretty good too. I was fortunate enough to go to the MET and see Rembrandt's paintings. They're even better in person. It was incredible. Great video. Thanks.
Alex Tzavaras - Certainly one of the best art teachers and presenters giving tuition.
Thank you very much Morris!
This is just about the best instructional video channel on TH-cam.
He does everything right:
No annoying background music!
He clearly describes what he is doing in a post filming voice-over NOT while he is painting...recognizing, rightly, how difficult it is to do both at the same time !
He speaks slowly and distinctly.
He shows us his reference photo as he does the work.
Bravo!
I’ve just picked up the paintbrush I dropped forty years ago... I’ve embarked on a journey of discovery and practice. I copy a masterwork, twice, then a third time with me in the picture! Just doing my first one, and have learnt so much. Definitely the way to go for me. Thanks for all your videos.
I've painted a lot of master copies, but felt so inspired and informed watching yours. I cannot wait to add this into my quarantine routine! Thank you for making this video.
YES, I would like to watch a live stream, length isn’t an issue. Would be helpful for a split screen showing palette and canvas work.
Thank you for your time and instruction. Stay well.
Sadly, Alex intentionally hides the pallet.
@@medovaca th-cam.com/video/bgXFzF89Was/w-d-xo.html
@@jeanluc5311 ,Your link is about a different painting. Recommend a good optometrist.
I love when you makes us see how different lines and shapes line up with eachother, and makes us notice techniques he uses like carving out the silhouette with the background color.
Thank you for sharing this exercise, your process and thoughts! I would really love watching you livestream another master copy or just another painting!
I just started out with oil colors and I would love to see the whole process I don't mind watching a 5 hour video .
This is a valuable video about the atelier painting process. Sergent really is such a marvel for his simplified realism. What mastery!
This Singer Sargent painting really is so gorgeous. What a master
No any brush stroke is wasted, what a master!
Drawing and painting daily keeps me focused and, I believe, healthy. Thank you for your demonstrations and insights.
Sir - this lockdown situation is a downer - or rather is WAS a downer until stumbling upon you and your instructional videos and magnificent talent. Thanks so so much for putting these out there - and best to you and yours from a fan in Los Angeles! Hopefully art will carry us through these times!
Thank you!
This is brilliant, definitely having a good at this one! I absolutely love the accuracy of your teaching, very concise, clear and inspiring.
Thank you Vadim!
Your instructions are great ,not too long but to the point!
Very enjoyable!
Thanks
Thank you Kenneth! Glad you enjoyed it
Goes to show the genius of Sargent. Excellent master study.
Your video always manages to be incredibly succinct and yet densely packed with information. Really appreciate your thoughts and process in master studies!
This is the clearest most helpful lesson ever!! Thank you for your content
Thank you! Glad it was helpful.
very therapeutic watching you paint. thank you!
Thank you, Alex Tsavaras. Your video tutorials are the most helpful compared to others.
Thanks Karen!
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Leonardo da Vinci your teaching is the definicion of this
You made this day of isolation a better one. My blessings from Italy
Thank you Benedetto
Love this video so helpful and clear instructions and no faffing about.Thank you
Thanks for your generosity.
Just wanted to say ive been watching hours of your videos the last couple days. Absolutely love your work and the information you share!
Excellent! Thank you so much for your effort and inspiration and generosity...pretty good study and analysis...Sargent was tremendous! And those few who were fortunate enough to study with him indeed got the instruction of their lives! I took 2 workshops with Michael Shane Neal whose teacher was Everett Raymond Kinstler who was lucky enough to study with one of Sargent's students. All the best and stay healthy!
Congratulations! You're very lucky to have studied with Michael Shane Neal, he's a fantastic painter (and a very stylish dresser). And I've always loved Everett Raymond Kinstler, I've got one of his books. I particularly love his painting of William Montgomery Flagg.
@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting Yes Alex, Shane dresses with STYLE...he also paints very well as did Kinstler ( I have some of his books as well)..thank you for posting this image of Sargent's...I did the copy yesterday and today...it was time well spent...Sargent's painting is so subtle in the look of the sitter...I just tried to get drawing and shapes/color-values to work...I posted it on Instagram and mentioned you..my Instagram ID is markkatzman8894...thanks again for your effort and your painting.
Alex, such a beautiful lesson/exercise....but even a more beautiful message about this Covid-19 crisis and everything each and everyone of us is experiencing. Confusion, loss, and uncertainty. Your message of positive, love and comfort was from the heart, so thank you. As an abstract artist just starting to tackle faces and the self criticism that arises from that, this link/lesson was so amazingly beneficial and inspiring. I would love you to do a longer session on this as you mentioned. Beautiful and thank you. Robert
Thank you very much for your kind words. My latest series of videos is a longer version of a master copy I did of a Velasquez. I didn't do it live, as filming it the way I wanted to live was proving to be too complicated.
th-cam.com/video/JoCSaNKDyNg/w-d-xo.html
Even for non-artists such as my self, your video is extremely informative, providing insight to how an artist works. Thank you.
Thank you very much John. If non painters can get what I'm on about, then that is a good sign.
I have viewed many Sargent paintings "in person". I find them every bit as admirable and awe-inspiring as those by any of the great masters. I have copied his most famous self-portrait in the original size three times.
There's a Sargent in the National Portrait Gallery up here in Edinburgh, "Lady Agnes of Lochshaw" -- it is beyond captivating; I've never had a painting grab me quite so powerfully.
i love the charcoals too ...especially of paul helleu
@@callumsutherland2954 i bet it is ...would love to see it ..
i've viewed all the works in the Met etc nyc ......he gives some of the greatest advice to young portrait painters ....which is to have the model on another floor ...lol...
he is indeed a great master ...& the watercolors ! ..this is just what i needed at the mo' & thank you for your comment !
Sargent isn't included in the group "great masters"?
@@kullenberg Yes, Sargent is every bit as admirable and awe-inspiring as himself.
Excellent, thank you. A live stream would be fascinating...
Amazing work. I love Sargent's watercolours too. I just stare at them and marvel.
Yes they're amazing! I saw a show of his watercolours at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in South London.
Thank you so much for sharing! My college painting class's current project is a mastercopy. We had a few sources to choose from, but I ended up deciding to do a Sargent mastercopy. Seeing your approach for mastercopying Sargent's work really helped me understand where to begin so... thanks! :D
Thank you very much Mary. Glad you find my videos helpful. I know you're doing Sargent copy, but have you also seen my Velazquez copy? Filmed in real time:
th-cam.com/video/JoCSaNKDyNg/w-d-xo.html
Really great tutorial...Thank you very much! Good study of Sargent!
Thanks Nikki! Glad you liked it.
Finally found this, the best tutorial ever!!!
Thank you!
Yes a live stream would be marvellous thank you so much
Love your lessons Alexxxxxx, i learn so much from you 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✌✌✌
Thank you Azime, Glad you find them helpful.
thank you very much for your sharing John Singer Sargent copy.
would be very pleased to see the whole painting even 5 hours long and also the palette and the brushes used.
Thank you..for the valuable information on art
Inspiring. Thank You. Keep creative and give lesson to the world
You're extremely based and know what you're talking about with art, much respect. I'm learning concept art and the more I do this kind of work the more I fall in love with it compared to working digitally, but they both have their advantages. Thanks chief.
Thank you so much for being so generous with your time and talent. Keep safe!!!!! Un abrazo desde California.
excellent video, really brilliant technique and sensitivity
Thank you! Glad you liked it.
Thanks so much for your very kind sharing from New Zealand.
Thankyou for sharing these valuable lessons!😊🙏
Glad you like them!
I did this one several months ago! I think he turned out pretty well! I enjoy doing Master copies once in a while!
I always learn so much from master copies. Whenever I do one I always think I should do them more often.
A Massive thank you for your inspiration and for this excellent video. If only more art schools were able to give this standard of teaching. Thank you.
Thank you. Yes, that is unfortunately still the case with art schools in the mainstream university system. But in recent years, thanks to being able to find good teachers on the internet, more and more people have been learning to paint from life properly. There are certainly more teachers around today in the UK, than there were back when I started training in 2004. So the situation is improving. Whereabouts are you? Have you heard of the Art Renewal Centre? They have a list of teachers and schools all over the world who specialise in teaching representational art:
artrenewal.org/Atelier/Search
@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting Hello, thank you very much for replying to my comment. I went to art school in the early 80's . I desperately wanted to learn the craft of painting , Alas, now so many years later... I find what i've been looking for with Alex's brilliant tutorials. I am starting again and once I have done some preparation I would love to sign up to the courses you offer if I may.
Thank you too for introducing me to the ARC, I hadn't heard of it. I live in the far SW UK due to the present situation I am unable to travel anywhere to partake in a group class.
Excellent! Sargent is my favourite artist. I love his watercolor works as well.
There was a superb exhibition of his watercolours a couple of year ago, at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in South London. They were amazing!
SIMPLIFY Drawing & Painting, Oh, lucky you!
Thank you for devoting your time to us. Wonderful job you’ve done, mate!
Good to see you back! Just subscribed last night and learned a ton from your approach. Did a quick digital sketch of you from one of your vids to test a theory. Light bulb moment! I’ll tag you on IG when I post in my story. Thank you for the knowledge & inspiration.
I love hearing your thoughts and how you fix things as you go along! Very useful!
This was really helpful, especially as an art student who has had to move to online classes.
This is the third time that I have used oils ever , I have had the most brilliant day learning so much from you , I have been learning myself as classes are few and far between ,your teaching method and explanations are invaluable . Cannot thank you enough , looking forward to working on the piece again tomorrow ! Also your Patreon channel is superb and yes a live stream would be great ! Many thanks Alex
Thank you Ruth!
Great job on this exercise! Your ability to explain is top notch! Thank you for shading.
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
A livestream would be a great treat and extremely useful to us budding painters! 🙏 thank you
Thank you for your fabulous video tutorials! 🎨🙂
Really enjoyed this. I aim to start painting after lockdown and when I have my shed converted. I will definitely give this a go. Thanks and keep safe
Thanks so much for the video and your time is very appreciated. A live stream would be a valuable contribution to your audience who is growing by the day! Wonderful idea! Many blessings and be safe.
Could not agree with you more Alex about your opinions on Art in these hard times....hope we all get through this and thanks again for a superb demo
Thank you!
Your videos are always so helpful. Thank you so much. I plan on incorporating these ideas, especially the tip about your ability to do a master copy not being reliant on knowing perfectly the techniques of the original painter, to my own paintings.
Insightful video. Thanks for inspiring us to get busy with our paint brushes during this quarantine phase
excellent Sargent seems to have a stickier paint. Bravo great videos. Wonderful info.
Yes he does. Partly that would have been because he was using lead white rather titanium. Lead is much thicker. Also he mixed a lot of paint. I tried to mix a lot more paint for this demo, but it appears I still didn't mix as much as Sargent.
Adding your new video being released to the (very short) list of beneficial side effects of this lockdown situation. Thanks Alex your tutorials have helped me more than any I’ve found, from here in Philadelphia please stay safe ✌🏼👍🏼
OMG! What a wonderful and very didactic demo. Many tips to apply in our work. Yes, please make another video of Sargent painting style, this approach give us more freedom in our brush strokes and improving our value observation. Thank you so much for all the content you’ve shared Alex.
Thank you José
Fantastic portrait, good luck in your art, I'm glad to support you
Thank you, great exercise and suggestion
Really inspiring. Great communication as well as great painting. Thanks.
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.
Wonderful video! So helpful to see your process and listen to your tips. Thank you!
Excellent tutorial Alex, very inspiring, thank you.
You gave a beautiful lesson here. Thank you. I learned so much!
Thank you Marlene!
Outstanding work. So helpful ...
Thank you fir sharing~I enjoyed watching your video till the end~
Very nice, very bold strokes (I wish I could work like that, too, at least sometimes) thanks a lot for sharing :-)
Fabulous rendition! You are a master-artist!
Bravo, Alex! Another great video (and an excellent copy!!!).
Thank you!
You are an amazing artist. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
It is impossible for the lower middle class in some Asian countries to buy such a good lesson with the equivalent of foreign money. So many many thanks Master for helping with these free lessons.
Thank you very much! Glad you find these videos helpful.
Thanks. Enjoying your videos more&more...
A live stream would be great, good job 👍🏻
Great tute, thankyou. No fuss, very helpful :)
loved your lesson. and yes I would like to see your painting in live stream so i can see your strokes color mixing and other things are important . thanks.
I was fortunate to find your channel recently - your portrait tutorials are so helpful, so thank you!
Though I'm not an oil painter, I've been interested in and studying portraiture lately and your tips for placement of elements and shapes, highlights, etc. is most helpful. I'll be able to use them in my drawings and eventually in watercolor (when I get the nerve). Thank you!
Thank you for this. Just finished an attempt at a copy of Singer Sargent and realised from watching this that I should have tried a "massing technique". I learned a lot from your lesson.
Thanks for the demo. Very useful 👍
thank you for sharing this demo its much helpful to understand the process of painting
Thank you so much sir everyone grateful to you
Yes please. Live stream. Thank you and stay safe.
Excellent job. Thanks for sharing
Looks good, good job!....I will give it a shot, God willing,thank you....
Good luck with Francisco!
Thank you so much. I was totally captivated and inspired. I'm going to give it a go.
Thank you Thomas! Good luck with it.
Nice one Alex. You take care too.
Hi, Alex! I just recently found your channel and I must say that I am really impressed with how much info I got from watching your videos.
I am a 2D/3D artist working in the gaming industry, and well pass my beginner/learning faze, but as everyone knows (I hope), you should never stop learning.
For me, what you are teaching is the hardest thing an artist faces: simplifying. This is the one thing that will help you grow as an artist, more than maybe any other thing.
I just subscribed to your Patreon page, and I hope others will do too.
Keep it up, really great info.
Thank you.
Well Done! Thank you so much. My mass drawing course is all about teaching people how to simplify. It's really basic exercises, but it's the only way I know how to show people how to actually see and do it. Simplify the shapes and compress the values. And even tho the exercises are basic, the principles apply to every subject. When I'm teaching, I'm still always repeating to my more advanced portrait students, they exact same things I told them when they started my mass drawing course.
Great video! Thank you and stay safe. Tomas, Sweden.
You have made me develop my drawing skills.
Glad you're finding my videos helpful
so glad I found you
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I'm learning a lot. I'd watch a (saved) live stream in bits since I'm one of the lucky ones who is still working full time during this crisis. Again, thank you very much for sharing.
Thank you, Alex! I'm starting to draw this portrait, and I'll follow your advices.I'm happy I found your channel.
this is so therapeutic
Thanks Dan.
This was awesome, and insightful, and the commentary had the most perfect information about your thoughts and efforts while working through this process. Would love to see more of these.
Sargent was so good. Ever do a Rembrandt master copy? He was pretty good too. I was fortunate enough to go to the MET and see Rembrandt's paintings. They're even better in person. It was incredible. Great video. Thanks.
Rembrandt is amazing! Tho I have never copied any of his paintings.