Dennis Perrin Flower Painting Demonstration – oil painting

Dennis Perrin gives an oil painting demonstration. Dennis has a long history of painting botanicals and uses this universal subject to teach many aspects of painting. This live painting demonstration is sure to inspire.

About painting floral subjects, Dennis says;
"When we gaze deeply into a rose with the expectation of capturing its beauty in paint, we are treading on ground that no other has ever been or will ever go. We form a poignant bond with this demure creature. And if our minds are quiet and our hearts are soft, it’s secrets will be revealed."

[petermurphy]

Many painting demonstrations rightly point out the importance of values in colour. However his demonstration goes further and succinctly describes the importance of temperature as a crucial element of painting extracted from just 5 base colours.. Another crucial aspect of the painters technique not mentioned but observed, is the constant cleaning of his brushes with paper towels to ensure that his values and temperatures remain constant with every carefully considered brush stroke, this ensures that the painting won't get "muddy", a constant problem for many beginners. Also note that Dennis barely mentioned "roses" or " petals" in his vocabulary, this is because he is not painting roses or petals, he is painting shapes and relationships. this state of mind is summed up at 1:13:00 when a member of the audience tried to point out that a variety of one rose was harder to paint, his reply was priceless :
"..only if you think of them as roses....it will intimidate you...stay in the abstract world where there are no names, no definitions or beauty, it's just there ... when you are in the abstract world everything is the same and it's just easier to paint from that place".
This video was captivating to watch.

[leighhamilton]

I would have appreciated seeing the object/s he was painting while he was painting.

[heartofchocolate]

This popped up in my feed.
What an amazing artist. I googled Dennis Perrin & was crushed to read his obituary. His technique is truly a simple method to follow with breathtaking results. Condolences to his family- what a legacy he leaves behind. Thank you for sharing your love of painting, inspiring & teaching.

[cvapr]

"...if our minds are quiet and our hearts are soft, it’s secrets will be revealed." So inspired! Great show.

[mihaelapopescu]

Finding Dennis demos on You Tube was my winning lottery ticket! Watching him painting it was a royal treat!
Thank you Dennis!
Mihaela

[sherrierichard]

Sherrie McGraw said that if you think each time, before you make your mark/stroke on the canvas, you will improve greatly as an artist. We saw that beautifully demonstrated in this excellent demo!!

[marlenemeek]

Thank you for sharing this video with the rest of us! One of the best rose painting demonstrations I have ever seen on YouTube ❤️

[wizzardofpaws]

He will never be forgotten. His art is legendary.

[denisefloyd]

Such a privilege to watch Mr Perrin. Thank you!

[rosemarieserrapica]

I ve been painting a long time. Studied at the art students league years ago. I got so much out of Dennis Perrin's Rose painting demonstration. I painted along while watching. Thank you so much.. All the best.

[almedina]

what a gem to see this great artist share his knowledge - the surrounding noise its what it is. many times artists joke and laugh while working - its all fun no interruption

[ghuntressart]

Watching Dennis Perrin paint never gets old; fabulous demonstration, sir 👏🤩!

[snowsick]

So exciting and riveting to watch each brushstroke! The work with the palette was greatly instructive as well. Thank you so much for the chance to able to watch it!

[susanwong]

I am trying to learn how to paint floral in a classical way - this is Gold !!!! Thank you so much for the video and demonstration 💕

[judithgoulden]

What a generous demonstration. A beautiful painting and an interesting palette. Thank you from NZ.

[lisengel]

Wonderfull process to watch - and I am excited that you show that Winsor Newton water soluble paint and water soluble painting medium - can be so beautifull to work with - and a wonderfull palet that is shown in a phantastic way showing the importance of values, temperature - and the power of brushstrokes -

[IrwinPeraltaArt]

Thank you for posting this! I love Dennis Perrin's work and am super excited to watch this demonstration.

[cizimevi_art]

I was following him on Instagram. I admired his paintings and technique. I was very sad when I read the news of his death on his page. He was a very valuable artist

[christinenorbe]

Thank you for sharing this video. I’m inspired!

[dailypaintingsDebbie]

Thank you for sharing this. It is so valuable for me to express my paintings through words and upload them to the public.