I Get Painted by One of UK's BEST Portrait Artists

For this portrait painting demonstration I do something I've never done before, I step onto the other side of the easel to have my portrait painted in oils by one of the UK's most well known Portrait Artists.

Andrew James a member of both The Royal Society of Portrait Painters and The New English Arts Club. Andrew talks about his Alla Prima portrait painting technique, how he achieves his expressive brushwork and his amazing use of colour.

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[dystopiaproject]

"as a portrait I'm happy, as a painting, I'm happier". True master words. thank you Alex, amazing painting/interview

[TheMediaMachine]

It has far more personality, character, and expression when he painted the portrait like that. Love the texture of brush strokes. Gives it life and vibrancy.

[siddharthyadav]

inspirational work. Andrew's final remarks about precision and control were insightful

[markpullenfineart]

This gentleman is a master painter in that he realizes that there is a compromise in the process and a yielding, nothing forced, which is what comes through practice over years!

[Substraal]

Love it...powerful, freehand, full of expression and you can see brushstrokes. The drawing of your face is not 100% but the way it is painted makes up for it. Still recognisable.

[Shamufrootyboots]

Alex should do more of these sittings. The thought process that goes into creating them is fascinating and an interesting counterpoint to his own creative philosophy

[peterkoval]

i'm taken by how kind and respectful he is about the whole process and subject relationship. great stuff. you can't have absolute precision and freedom...

[mess_noise]

Its amazing how clean and tidy...

..the English speaking English are at explaining this process!!

[Panama_lewis]

Beautiful. There was a moment there where I exclaimed out loud, “he got you”.

[leolovetoparty]

I really enjoyed that, especially everything Andrew said from around 8:30 onwards - about what art and life is about. I also enjoyed hearing why he paints and what makes a successful painting, which he also touched on at the end. I've always felt that the value in a painting, esp in the age when we have photography, is in the capturing of the person's spirit. Something that I think you do well.

[songnight]

this is a different level from 'portrait artist of the year'. A master at work.

[joreed]

What a fabulous piece of painting. A real joy to watch Andy paint. Thank you both.

[ianfanning]

With having no formal training only YouTube free videos it's a freedom and mastery of painting I can't understand but magnificent to watch.🎨👏

[simoncrump]

What a fantastic commentary Andy gave and what a wonderful painting. Very, very inspirational! Thanks Alex, loved this.

[paintingsofwaves_mikewoning]

Woooow, this one is CHOCK full of painting wisdoms. I love it! Great painting, great artist.

[johnmorgan]

That was great, thanks to both Alex and Andrew

[kristinvik]

Its all about love, shining through what you do! Happy new year to both of you!

[ghuntressart]

I loved this whole video. The questions and answers were most engaging and the finished painting was a great capture of the subject, imo. Thanks for another fabulous production, sir.

[StefanMarjoram]

Wonderful portrait and fascinating to hear Andrew's thoughts.