Great work, Paul. This work is so excellent. These paintings are so over the top. Great critique, Mark. It is so good that you are sharing the work of others.
These are THE BEST I've ever seen. This is my friend Paul and he is one fantastic artist!!! I'm so glad everyone has got the chance to see what he does. It continually inspires me to push on and do my best. Congratulations Paul!!! What an accomplishment!!
I liked the debate on the question what defines an artist because it is the discussion that I always have with myself in which there are always two different criteria: I am an artist because I execute a work well, because I am virtuous by copying something? or: I'm not because I'm not creative ?. My answer was when I made a compilation with the music. A violinist of a company performs perfectly and with great virtuosity the composition of another musician, then ... do we stop calling him a musician because he does not compose or because he is executing the work of another? I agree with you Mark. An artist is who makes works of art. Thanks a lot and congratulatoins to both. Beautiful work Paul. Greettings!!
The second painting is an abstract masterpiece. The Andrew Wyeth comment is perfect. A friend from my days at art school paints scenes like this and his works are intimate and precise.
Art - An emotional representation of a scene in any medium. This painting certainly evokes an emotional response from me so it is art.... and I would hang it on a wall and be happy looking at it.
Well, you have a high sensitivity to the beauty and the mystery of creating things. You seating there for hours tweaking shapes and colors. That’s nothing but art. You are a great artist. I really enjoyed your paintings. Keep the good job up and don’t forget to invite me to your first show.
I love the time limit idea. For me the stages of progress can go to far. I've ruined paintings by doing too much. I love the raw style of painting- but with great realism. Thank you for sharing. I got so much great stuff from this video.
You are an artist, don't be silly. Your work is beautiful, don't you see it? That's it, there's nothing else. Put your feelings in your mind, that's the magic wand.
Beautiful work! Wow Paul. Thanks for bringing him to is Mark. Paul - can you let us know when you have a show? I'm just starting but i could be your photo twin (although that's being generous to myself, lol) - i too have grandfather memories of love to paint, from old faded photos. Anyway, thanks for the encouragement. My wife is gonna go nuts of pile up 30 paintings, but here goes...
I agree with Mark that in the end an Artist is someone who creates artwork, provided that it's an original piece via style, or composition, or concept. Etc.
Great work, Paul! Especially drawn to your water can painting for subtle colour choices, implied surface textures and the compelling circular composition that keeps the eye moving successfully around the image. Excellent!!! Great series, Mark!
I really enjoyed this critique. Paul I love the paintings especially the first two. They represent a part of your life. Fantastic work! Congratulations!
You two talking about being frauds and thinking your work is crap and that you're impostors is seriously the most encouraging thing I have heard in ages.
Amazing work. Congratulations both. Teacher and student. The conversation about being an artist made me think a lot. Criticism is easy for everyone to make, but it can be very destructive and our unconscious mind can trick us and make us think we don't deserve a place in any museum or gallery. Again, great work and thanks for sharing!
There are many different styles of art and realism is one. You are differently an artist. It is awesome that now you have mastered color, composition and other skills and that you are now ready to try different styles. That really is what DMP is all about. It gives you the knowledge and confidence to use the same ingredients and skills in a different way. If a person learns to cook or bake and they learn what flavors compliment each other and how to use spices and such and one day they just say hey i think i'll try this or that. No one would say they were not a cook before because they used a recipe. I can't wait to see your progress in what ever styles you choose. There is nothing new under the sun but the expressions of those things through painting is a joy to see and do. Keep up the good work and enjoy the process as much as we enjoy looking at your work.
I love this, I just had a vision, or idea to create a painting, using my memory of construction, my workshop, etc and here I'm seeing someone who has already done it 😊
I agree with Mark, Paul’s mastered the technical concepts, and now his next step in learning is to do quicker paintings of real scenes from life, and hone that aspect of his skills, which I’m sure would come with more learning. But that seems like the logical progression and end game. But it seems Paul is content to produce technically excellent copies of photographs. There are some deep philosophical waters in the conversation. For me the goal would be to get as good as I could, that I could set myself up in the park and capture scenes with great depth and accuracy. That would be the ultimate challenge.
I disagree, I am not content to reproduce photographs. I have a highly respected coach who is now leading me through exercises and challenges designed to push it all to the next level. Should be a fun ride.
Amazing artwork from an ARTIST!! I love that you are trying to be down to earth and modest, but your artwork is great! I hope that my ventures in painting can just get me close in comparison to what you are able to create!
The water well pump is beautiful. He mentioned cropping the wall out, but I think it would have been a good idea to paint the wall space . There is something about the air space with the subject mater to the side. It would have gave it more mystery ,and room for the viewer to find a resting place-maybe? Just my thought, and feelings.
I loved this video @DrawMixPaint. Many artists have physical challenges, orthopedic, etc. 5 compromised discs, rotator cuff, two torn knees and stress fractured feet. I used to train big dogs and snowski. Anyway, I have tendency to get lost in the work, not feeling pain for 8-10 hours. Then, I get up and about and have to rest a day or more between sessions. You are so honest and diplomatic with critique. Mentioned your pulley system for shoulder... How about a basic self-care video about not getting lost in your painting+ tips to stay healthy? I know past experiences have ruined paintings by getting so lost in the therapeutic effects of soothing oil painting. *Commenting on video with student who had been down for 20 yrs.
All these artists are great! A step above a photo is wonderful compliment. I like dark too. Yes dark values are more difficult and I’m in the middle of doing a lot f it. Only a student of TH-cam aand forever a student probably. I know what I want at least....practice practice practice. The bird box looks like a bat box....they set 18 feet high though. Great for mosquito country
Put simply, if you create art regularly, you're an artist, the difference being you can be a good one or bad one (which is personal and subjective). Artists who only copies what he/she sees can be in high demand especially as a portrait artist, I personally am not a fan of super realism, but that's only my taste.
Amazing! Have you ever tried painting from what your heart is full of? you dont need to look at a pic or sit outside, you just Let your imagination take you to the place that makes you smile and paint it! ..you will be surprised!
I think he was just trying to say hes not interested in being a creative, he’s interested in technical skill, he doesnt want to pursue art for the sake of art, hes persuing refinement of skill in replication. Both are arts, but hes not the creative artist that works in messages and meaning into their work, he paints exactly what he sees to the best of his abilities on an entirely skill based merit. Thats what i took from what he said about not being an artist at least.
Actually, what I meant was that I don't feel I'm there yet. All I've conquered is the ability to copy photographs, which can be done with simple procedural steps. I'm working on the more creative aspects now, and once achieved, I'll consider myself creative.
That visual line from the light of the window and along those boards streaming onto the workbench is genius. It invites the viewer into the painting, it provides other points of interest to move the eye around and it looks completely uncontrived. It's very good.
Hi Mark, Have you considered providing a booklet of reference photos for aspiring artists? I know that I for one would definitely appreciate such a resource. Thanks.
Picasso and Dali both learned to do high realism before branching out into more creative and abstract compositions. They could also draw beautifully. I might be able to be a great technician or craftsman, and maybe less gifted or talented in the creative or imaginative aspect. But it’s all art. Nobody can teach you how to be Dali or Picasso, but if they could they would begin with Draw Mix Paint.
Great video Mark and beautiful paintings Paul. Mark do you ever use linear polarizing filters on your camera to get rid of glare while filming? I just found out you can use those filters to get ride of glare.
@@pbeckingham Thanks for the reply. I went to Staples and they wouldn't let me edit/crop anything myself (as I'm used to doing it at CVS). Said they had to do it. I'll give it another shot. Keep up the great work!
Hello sir, My name is Roya Osman. I am from Afghanistan. I watch all your classes and painting videos on TH-cam over and over. I have learned many things from you. I loved the classes, specially this kinds of programs by which you give your own opinion on the painting which has been sent to you by new painters. I would like to send my paintings to you as well. I wish I can get that opportunity from you one day. Thank you for your beautiful videos. With love, Roya
Howabout copying some figurative ILLUSTRATORS for a change. It's true... Letting go of the control and dab-dab strokes is a hard habit to break. Go forward with drawing with a brush. The challenge is that it's a different sort of control and skill. Simplify, simplify. Statements with strokes. Degas, Heindel, even Sinkiewicz, Whitcomb and Volegov. Edwin Georgi, NC Wyeth, Sundblom, Frank Godwin, Brangwyn, Dean Cornwell... So many to inspire us ! One may still use photos as refs, but there will be a process of INTERPRETING that using the visual vocabulary.
One of the best still life oil painter of today is Aniko Vida. Why? Because she is able to paint a realist high detailed 3d looking still life with a light background...
There is one word they didn't mention about being an artist and that is imagination. You can have all the skill in the world, but you'll never be really great without imagination.
I agree with Paul....artist makes creative decision on the way.....yes....so true....if I just copy some thing and some technique that's not really creative it's more mastering craft
The choices an artist make with respect to light, composition, objects, visual idea make someone an artist. Those choices, and how the choices are executed are most definitely art. Paul is without a doubt, an amazing artist. His ability to recognize, intuitive a great composition is very sophisticated in his previous work is excellent.
@@artriot4758 ...yes he is great in his work....Excellent....but I feel as he himself meant ....creating on his own new dimension or flavour is real art....which I would love to believe..
@@sujanithtottempudi2991 No one created Paul's art but Paul. He made the choices and executed them with undoubted artistry. Paul is so much more than a technique. There's no need to try to reduce his work to mere "copying" because he himself is modest about it.
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Great work, Paul. This work is so excellent. These paintings are so over the top. Great critique, Mark. It is so good that you are sharing the work of others.
Wow. I wish Paul would paint one for the channel. We could all learn from this guy.
Wonderful paintings, Paul should be proud. Workshop painting is really good.
Beautiful paintings with such realism. Yes, so great with little brushes. I love Marks comments and teachings Thank you and love to see more guidance.
I think he is definitely an artist-he chose the photo- changed the composition and color and executed it fantastically
When Mark bought out the still life, blown away.
These are THE BEST I've ever seen. This is my friend Paul and he is one fantastic artist!!! I'm so glad everyone has got the chance to see what he does. It continually inspires me to push on and do my best. Congratulations Paul!!! What an accomplishment!!
Thank you Darlene.
I liked the debate on the question what defines an artist because it is the discussion that I always have with myself in which there are always two different criteria: I am an artist because I execute a work well, because I am virtuous by copying something? or: I'm not because I'm not creative ?. My answer was when I made a compilation with the music. A violinist of a company performs perfectly and with great virtuosity the composition of another musician, then ... do we stop calling him a musician because he does not compose or because he is executing the work of another? I agree with you Mark. An artist is who makes works of art. Thanks a lot and congratulatoins to both. Beautiful work Paul. Greettings!!
Wow...just wow.
I love how polite Mark is .
The second painting is an abstract masterpiece. The Andrew Wyeth comment is perfect. A friend from my days at art school paints scenes like this and his works are intimate and precise.
Art - An emotional representation of a scene in any medium. This painting certainly evokes an emotional response from me so it is art.... and I would hang it on a wall and be happy looking at it.
Great discussion. Thank you, gentlemen.
Well, you have a high sensitivity to the beauty and the mystery of creating things. You seating there for hours tweaking shapes and colors. That’s nothing but art. You are a great artist. I really enjoyed your paintings. Keep the good job up and don’t forget to invite me to your first show.
Word.
How is that even possible to achieve after just two years and 20,30 paintings... Amazyng work.
Great paintings. That still life is mind blowing!
Just amazing Paul. Wow man. Thanks for showing his work Mark. He should have his own gallery show.
I love the time limit idea. For me the stages of progress can go to far. I've ruined paintings by doing too much. I love the raw style of painting- but with great realism. Thank you for sharing. I got so much great stuff from this video.
I love Paul.s paintings. Beautiful, so beautiful.
You are an artist, don't be silly. Your work is beautiful, don't you see it? That's it, there's nothing else. Put your feelings in your mind, that's the magic wand.
Perfect paints hum world class!
I’m glad Mark didn’t find anything to criticise. It shows he’s honest.
Great work Paul.
Trust me , you’re an artist.
He is an artist by any means.
amazing work and it wasnice to see the teacher express emotion and excitement .
WOW!!!!!!!! This is amazing work Paul...simply AmaZING!
Those paintings are absolutely gorgeous !
I love all of his paintings!
My hair is blown back! Great work! And you an artist my friend.
Beautiful work! Wow Paul. Thanks for bringing him to is Mark. Paul - can you let us know when you have a show? I'm just starting but i could be your photo twin (although that's being generous to myself, lol) - i too have grandfather memories of love to paint, from old faded photos. Anyway, thanks for the encouragement. My wife is gonna go nuts of pile up 30 paintings, but here goes...
I agree with Mark that in the end an Artist is someone who creates artwork, provided that it's an original piece via style, or composition, or concept. Etc.
This is awesome. I actually met Paul in an online form about 6 months ago. He's actually the person who first showed me Draw mix paints videos.
Hi Andrew.
Great work Paul. I would love to see a video of the process and methods you use to create amazing work.
Great work, Paul! Especially drawn to your water can painting for subtle colour choices, implied surface textures and the compelling circular composition that keeps the eye moving successfully around the image. Excellent!!! Great series, Mark!
Stunning work!
Love this channel. Also, those three paintings are stunning. Paul Beckingham is a very, very talented artist!
I really enjoyed this critique. Paul I love the paintings especially the first two. They represent a part of your life. Fantastic work! Congratulations!
Brilliant paintings Bob, inspirational ....
Very very very very good works.
You two talking about being frauds and thinking your work is crap and that you're impostors is seriously the most encouraging thing I have heard in ages.
Amazing work. Congratulations both. Teacher and student.
The conversation about being an artist made me think a lot. Criticism is easy for everyone to make, but it can be very destructive and our unconscious mind can trick us and make us think we don't deserve a place in any museum or gallery.
Again, great work and thanks for sharing!
Mark's humility.
There are many different styles of art and realism is one. You are differently an artist. It is awesome that now you have mastered color, composition and other skills and that you are now ready to try different styles. That really is what DMP is all about. It gives you the knowledge and confidence to use the same ingredients and skills in a different way. If a person learns to cook or bake and they learn what flavors compliment each other and how to use spices and such and one day they just say hey i think i'll try this or that. No one would say they were not a cook before because they used a recipe. I can't wait to see your progress in what ever styles you choose. There is nothing new under the sun but the expressions of those things through painting is a joy to see and do. Keep up the good work and enjoy the process as much as we enjoy looking at your work.
Love all paintings !!!
Love these sessions. Loved the talk about being an artist or not. Very helpful to me.
He is definitely an artist!
I love this, I just had a vision, or idea to create a painting, using my memory of construction, my workshop, etc and here I'm seeing someone who has already done it 😊
Wow, incredible work! Simply amazing.
The pump painting is beautiful. I like how he dealt with composition angle. Strictly pragmatic but gosh how it worked.
I agree with Mark, Paul’s mastered the technical concepts, and now his next step in learning is to do quicker paintings of real scenes from life, and hone that aspect of his skills, which I’m sure would come with more learning. But that seems like the logical progression and end game.
But it seems Paul is content to produce technically excellent copies of photographs.
There are some deep philosophical waters in the conversation.
For me the goal would be to get as good as I could, that I could set myself up in the park and capture scenes with great depth and accuracy. That would be the ultimate challenge.
I disagree, I am not content to reproduce photographs. I have a highly respected coach who is now leading me through exercises and challenges designed to push it all to the next level. Should be a fun ride.
@@pbeckingham You go for it! Wishing you all the best.
Amazing artwork from an ARTIST!! I love that you are trying to be down to earth and modest, but your artwork is great! I hope that my ventures in painting can just get me close in comparison to what you are able to create!
Great artist. I'ld like to see his recent paintings.
Nice guy. Perfect work.
The water well pump is beautiful. He mentioned cropping the wall out, but I think it would have been a good idea to paint the wall space . There is something about the air space with the subject mater to the side. It would have gave it more mystery ,and room for the viewer to find a resting place-maybe? Just my thought, and feelings.
I loved this video @DrawMixPaint. Many artists have physical challenges, orthopedic, etc.
5 compromised discs, rotator cuff, two torn knees and stress fractured feet.
I used to train big dogs and snowski.
Anyway, I have tendency to get lost in the work, not feeling pain for 8-10 hours. Then, I get up and about and have to rest a day or more between sessions.
You are so honest and diplomatic with critique. Mentioned your pulley system for shoulder...
How about a basic self-care video about not getting lost in your painting+ tips to stay healthy?
I know past experiences have ruined paintings by getting so lost in the therapeutic effects of soothing oil painting.
*Commenting on video with student who had been down for 20 yrs.
fantastic work...
This was a great episode, interesting discussion
The "complicated thing" that was cropped out is the spot where the body is buried.
All these artists are great! A step above a photo is wonderful compliment. I like dark too. Yes dark values are more difficult and I’m in the middle of doing a lot f it. Only a student of TH-cam aand forever a student probably. I know what I want at least....practice practice practice. The bird box looks like a bat box....they set 18 feet high though. Great for mosquito country
Paul is excellent!
WOW amazing
Put simply, if you create art regularly, you're an artist, the difference being you can be a good one or bad one (which is personal and subjective). Artists who only copies what he/she sees can be in high demand especially as a portrait artist, I personally am not a fan of super realism, but that's only my taste.
Whew! I saw the screen cap & thought “something is ‘wrong’ with that?”
Right? I'm like, "Well, time to chop my hands off and slap myself with them."
Fabulous.
Wonderful stuff!
Paul - "Well, that was fun."
Mark - "Yeah, we'll see."
????
I noticed that, too. Not sure if he meant to sound a warning or if that was just his way of closing the session.
Wonderful episode, as always!
13:53 i fell out of my chair
i love the discussion on the imposter syndrome...I have felt it so many times.
Amazing! Have you ever tried painting from what your heart is full of? you dont need to look at a pic or sit outside, you just Let your imagination take you to the place that makes you smile and paint it! ..you will be surprised!
I have, and the result is a mess. I'm not able to paint from memory and make it in any way realistic.
I think he was just trying to say hes not interested in being a creative, he’s interested in technical skill, he doesnt want to pursue art for the sake of art, hes persuing refinement of skill in replication. Both are arts, but hes not the creative artist that works in messages and meaning into their work, he paints exactly what he sees to the best of his abilities on an entirely skill based merit. Thats what i took from what he said about not being an artist at least.
Actually, what I meant was that I don't feel I'm there yet. All I've conquered is the ability to copy photographs, which can be done with simple procedural steps. I'm working on the more creative aspects now, and once achieved, I'll consider myself creative.
Excellent..especially the first one......But my doubt is .....what are we, as a viewer supposed to focus in the first one...
That visual line from the light of the window and along those boards streaming onto the workbench is genius. It invites the viewer into the painting, it provides other points of interest to move the eye around and it looks completely uncontrived. It's very good.
An artist is someone who produces artworks, period. End of discussion.
Hi Mark,
Have you considered providing a booklet of reference photos for aspiring artists? I know that I for one would definitely appreciate such a resource. Thanks.
Check out Mark's other videos and website.
OMG... great work!!!
Thank you so much
Picasso and Dali both learned to do high realism before branching out into more creative and abstract compositions. They could also draw beautifully.
I might be able to be a great technician or craftsman, and maybe less gifted or talented in the creative or imaginative aspect. But it’s all art.
Nobody can teach you how to be Dali or Picasso, but if they could they would begin with Draw Mix Paint.
13:53 .. insane :)
Interesting if Paul can paint some Civil War action.
Great video Mark and beautiful paintings Paul. Mark do you ever use linear polarizing filters on your camera to get rid of glare while filming? I just found out you can use those filters to get ride of glare.
Brilliant!
Wow! Perfect!
If I was rich I would see if he would sell that painting with the blue glass to me.
same here!
Loved this. First time randomly coming across your channel. Do you have a place where people trying to apply your teachings can share?
The details are unbelievable! What is the size of brushes he probably used? 🤔😻
SIze 2 Filbert, Size 0 Rigger.
pbeckingham thanks!
Great paintings, on a pro level for sure. Maybe he printed those at home, but whats a good commercial place for making photo prints that big?
My prints are made at Staples, a local office supply store with a print shop. Ask for the good printer, 11" x 17", and lamninated. Under $5.
@@pbeckingham Thanks for the reply. I went to Staples and they wouldn't let me edit/crop anything myself (as I'm used to doing it at CVS). Said they had to do it. I'll give it another shot. Keep up the great work!
@@emayan6620 I either crop/edit before I send it to Staple to print, or I apply masking tape to the print itself to do after-the-fact cropping.
Amazing! I thought it's a photo
Hello sir,
My name is Roya Osman. I am from Afghanistan. I watch all your classes and painting videos on TH-cam over and over. I have learned many things from you. I loved the classes, specially this kinds of programs by which you give your own opinion on the painting which has been sent to you by new painters. I would like to send my paintings to you as well. I wish I can get that opportunity from you one day. Thank you for your beautiful videos.
With love,
Roya
really great!
The student says "I'm not an Artist', next to his absolute MASTERPIECE...lol.
Excellence. Pure joy. Creating art is the greatest form of self expression.
But why does a realist want to paint loose?
Does Paul have a website? I'd like to check out his other works.
Paul you might look good with a pony tail! Great realism.
That would require hair first.
Who much time dos the still life takes .... i meam the one he paint it in your class? You are both genious and perfect
The class painting took about 35 hours, which doesn't include all the time I spent talking with Mark.
@@pbeckingham thanks agreat work mr ...realy i hope one day i paint like you ....💎💎💎
And mr mark is agreat artest ..what can i say .....genuios
All these artists are all amazing...who doesn’t need to change a thing...I should burn all my art supplies...
I would love to see Mr. Beckingham do portraits.
Nah. You should see my rabbit. :)
Howabout copying some figurative ILLUSTRATORS
for a change.
It's true...
Letting go of the control and dab-dab strokes is a hard habit to break.
Go forward with drawing with a brush.
The challenge is that it's a different sort of control and skill.
Simplify, simplify.
Statements with strokes.
Degas, Heindel, even Sinkiewicz, Whitcomb and Volegov.
Edwin Georgi, NC Wyeth, Sundblom, Frank Godwin, Brangwyn, Dean Cornwell...
So many to inspire us !
One may still use photos
as refs, but there will be
a process of INTERPRETING
that using the visual vocabulary.
One of the best still life oil painter of today is Aniko Vida.
Why? Because she is able to paint a realist high detailed 3d looking still life with a light background...
19:59 Mark Carder is Great, and his wise words medicine.
Another great episode, thanks.
There is one word they didn't mention about being an artist and that is imagination. You can have all the skill in the world, but you'll never be really great without imagination.
A-Mazing!!
I agree with Paul....artist makes creative decision on the way.....yes....so true....if I just copy some thing and some technique that's not really creative it's more mastering craft
The choices an artist make with respect to light, composition, objects, visual idea make someone an artist. Those choices, and how the choices are executed are most definitely art. Paul is without a doubt, an amazing artist. His ability to recognize, intuitive a great composition is very sophisticated in his previous work is excellent.
@@artriot4758 ...yes he is great in his work....Excellent....but I feel as he himself meant ....creating on his own new dimension or flavour is real art....which I would love to believe..
@@sujanithtottempudi2991 No one created Paul's art but Paul. He made the choices and executed them with undoubted artistry. Paul is so much more than a technique. There's no need to try to reduce his work to mere "copying" because he himself is modest about it.