3D Oil Painting Demo :: Fern Tummy

Well the name pretty much says it all with this new cute lil piece. At only 4x3 inches I believe this may be the smallest oil painting I’ve ever created, and certainly the smallest 3D one for sure!

I incorporated some of my favorite ferns I see on all my Hawai’i hikes. fractal ferns. They are especially sturdy and they seem to hold some color fairly well even after being dried for a few months. I can’t wait to use fern more in the future for these works. There are so many varieties and are some of my fave plants for sure!

Here’s my tutorial on frame-making:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJcIFE__tlU

And here’s all you need to know about pouring resin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxmP_I9gEvM&t=415s

9.27.2019

New 3D Oil Painting :: Flower

Welcome to my latest 3 Dimensional oil and mixed media resin layer painting (whew! try saying that three times fast!). I've been working on 'Flower' for a few months and I definitely learned some new things while working on her.

This oil on linen on wood panel painting includes gold leaf Calla Lilies with aerosol on the background and amazing plants I found in the PNW earlier this year. It was really exciting building this piece up and with the success of the incorporated plant life I can't wait to discover more wild things to ensconce in future works!

Check out those details…

And snag a print here..

Here are the other videos I reference:

3 Ways to Blend Oil Paint

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx3k7cE1fFY&t=280s

How to Use Gold Leaf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csm4_BXxw10&t=774s

Simple Framing Technique

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJcIFE__tlU

How to Make Layered Resin Art

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxmP_I9gEvM&t=415s

8.24.2019

How to Paint Anything Realistically

Ok friends, I hope you came here ready to learn today because this video is chock full of tons of info that you can apply to basically any painting you’re working on that will help you depict a wide range of subjects more realistically. Yay!

I am thrilled to share with you a list of tips that are general enough to work across a large variety of subjects, but yet specific enough that if you take a little time to hone these skills you will absolutely become a better realist painter:)

I am an oil painter but these tips work with acrylic as well. Enjoy the vid and scroll down for your handy dandy realism checklist

It’s as easy as….

• Start with a clear reference image

• Create a strong drawing

• Take time to mix proper colors and plenty of them

• Go slowly - use small direct strokes with the correct sized brush

• Pay attention to the surface of the material/subject you are depicting

• Utilize multiple layers as needed

• Continue correcting until desired look is achieved - be patient!

• Feel free to give yourself/the painting/a part of the painting a break if things go awry and get frustrating; A day/week/month break can do wonders for a technical snafu

Here are some great reference vids for more detailed information:

How to Improve Your Drawing for Painting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N2fZphjt1I&t=16s

How to Make a Painting Surface + Transfer Your Drawing to Canvas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XozulwC3fM&t=5s

How Much Oil Paint to Use:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1noq6pwHsAk&t=16s

Mixing a Light Skin Tone:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfVn2X2NpN8

Mixing a Melanin Rich Skin Tone:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVQIncWs6eY&t=217s

How to Paint Sheer Lace Fabric:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CYXlKWXXEE

How to Paint Gold Jewelry that Really Shines:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44zBEQN5MiU&t=30s

Good luck and happy painting! Remember I’m always here for some one-on-one mentoring as well.

7.19.2019

3D Oil Painting :: Orkida

Here's a lil 3D painting I created not to long ago and realized I hadn't posted yet. Coincidentally this will be the last video filmed in my bungalow that I'll share, while I'm working on filming my new studio tour this week:)

Hope you enjoy this shortie today! Here are the vids I mention throughout:

How to Mix Melanin Rich Skin Tones:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVQIncWs6eY&t=217s

How to Pour Resin Layers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxmP_I9gEvM&t=415s

How to Improve Your Drawing for Painting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N2fZphjt1I&t=16s

7.6.2019

How to Paint Sheer Fabric + Lace in Oil

Painting sheer fabric and lace in oil (or acrylic) takes a tender touch for sure, but with a little patience, love, and understanding of the fabric, getting a bright rendition should not be too difficult.

Here are the paints and brushes I use in the demo. Any purchases through my link helps to support this channel. Thank you!

Round Size 2

http://bit.ly/2VQj1Ga

Fine Liner

https://bit.ly/2vyJ9eh

Angled Chisel Blender

http://bit.ly/2WUEZx0

Titanium White

http://bit.ly/2HCSZCw

If you'd like to know how to paint gold jewelry that really shines check out this vid.

… As well as how to improve your drawings (for painting):

6.21.2019

How to Paint Gold Jewelry That Really Shines

Painting gold jewelry in oil or acrylic can be quite challenging, but with the correct bold hues and the knowledge of how soft or sharp to make your marks you can really make the jewelry on your subject shine.

I am doing my demo with gold, but using a range of white to Payne's Grey will give you the same results for painting silver or platinum.

Here are the materials I used and if you purchase any through my special links it helps to support my channel - thank you!

Brushes:

Round Size 2/0

http://bit.ly/2EvDmKV

Round Size 0

http://bit.ly/2WnnmF4

Round Size 2

http://bit.ly/2VQj1Ga

Paints:

Titanium White

http://bit.ly/2HCSZCw

Naples Yellow

http://bit.ly/2VZF16m

Yellow Ochre

http://bit.ly/2M3OIfh

Cadmium Orange

http://bit.ly/2YN6PrG

Raw Umber

http://bit.ly/2WivsPi

5.24.2019

Oil Painting Demo :: Sweet Nectar

I've got a new 3D oil painting demo starring one enticing flower-laden breast and a couple of real bees ensconced in resin!

If you saw my 'How to Make Layered Resin Art' tutorial (right here) you may remember this piece from the demo on what NOT to do - ha! Well I have completely repainted and re-resined this piece successfully and am thrilled to share it with you today.

Hope you enjoy watching me make "Sweet Nectar' as much as I enjoyed creating it! I'm in love with the flower-shadow concept so don't be surprised when you see it again:)

5.17.2019

How to Make Art Prints

Making art prints using free software is super simple, and you can create any size imaginable to either print at home or send to a professional print shop.

This method will walk you through how to edit the clear photograph I showed you how to take last week using natural lighting (see it here if you missed it) and then format the image for high dpi printing and to include a white border of any size.

I'm using a Windows PC for this tutorial so the photo editing is done on the free software that comes with it. You can use any program you like for that step though. The second part uses paint.net, a free program you can download here, to increase the print quality and create the white border.

3.29.2019

New 3D Oil Painting :: Dip In the Abyss

Just a wild ride of a 3D painting for you today. Definitely a bit more free than my usual works but I had a blast experimenting:)

Nothing on this piece was really planned, I just kind of went for it with each layer of resin. What do you think? Is it fun and mysterious or too busy to focus?

I'd love your opinion in the comments!

3.15.2019

3D Oil Painting Timelapse :: The Sun, the Moon, and the Heartbeat In Between

Today I'm bringing you a 3D oil painting timelapse demo of my latest painting, 'The Sun, the Moon, and the Heartbeat In Between.' This has been one of my largest resin layer paintings to date at 12x15 inches and I have really enjoyed incorporating the found Luna Moth and the doily held with her elevated left hand into the third dimension.

You can see the artwork up close and even grab a signed print of this piece here:

Here are the other tutorials I mention:

Skin Tone Painting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfVn2X2NpN8&t=368s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVQIncWs6eY&t=217s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe1-bPUg6Qo

Improve Your Drawing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N2fZphjt1I&t=16s

Painting Dreadlocks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKUVLeCLmFw

Pouring Resin Layers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxmP_I9gEvM&t=415s

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