PAINT TALK: The Materials I Like to Use Oil Painting

MY BRUSH SET
Painting Books I Like
Materials I like

Water Mixable Oils

Water mixable mediums

Filming

Hi, I am the son of two artists and began painting in my hometown of Richmond, Virginia before I could walk. I was a rare combination of artist and athlete so I moved to Los Angeles in 2008 to play football for USC. I left the team my sophomore year to focus on painting and filmmaking, applying the same focus and discipline from my football career to my art. I primarily work in oils, and spend most free days painting "en plein air" in my new home of Sarasota Florida.
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[ryanembry]

Love your videos man! You've become one of the very best on YouTube. Straightforward, to the point, entertaining, and educational in a good way. Very helpful content and well edited.

[NebulousJ]

im mostly a digital artist atm, but man, these videos are 1000% applicable to photoshop and other programs. I have found them incredibly useful. keep it up boss

[claygreen]

I put my paint out on an old glass bathroom shelf I had lying around. I use a knife to transfer paint to my paper palette for mixing. Keeps my piles of paint clean and I don't waste much.

[meljensen]

About two months ago i bought Rosemary n Co brushes on your recommendation and im so happy i did. They are brilliant and so affordable. Exciting that you are now affiliated with them! 😃

[philadrian]

Thank you so much for everything you do man. The abundance of useful information on your channel is unmatched from what I've seen and I've learned a ton from you. I hope Rosemary and Co. Sponsors you soon because I definitely plan to buy some because of you when I have the means. I also plan to eventually buy you course, again when I have the means. Thanks again, Chris! Because of you I've gotten BETTER FASTER!

[leonormartinez]

Love your videos. Definitely the best on YouTube. I always take something away from your videos. Only started painting over Covid so recent and I’m going to tackle a portrait of my mama who passed away a few months ago. I am reviewing your videos before I get going. Thank you!!

[chriscallen]

Those blue shop towels are really good for cleaning brushes. I like how they heavy duty they are.

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I just started using Rosemary & Co also. What I also love about the site is every individual brush has really helpful info on everything regarding that brush. What mediums it's best for, what subjects they're best for & why, alternative brushes if your budget is restricted etc. Not to mention the fact that considering they're hand made, they're no more expensive than your regular pro brushes you get in your art stores.

[brettsims]

Man I am really pumped to do this!. Thanks Chris!

[DetraDearmas]

It's amazing how alike our setups are. The rosemary brushes are wonderful. I love my strada mini although I considered the mark 2. I think the big difference if there is one is the asphaltum and cobalt blue in base color. The warmth and shadow difference these provide is awesome.

[cindypeyton]

love the Centurion panels and for studies I often use the Centurion oil primed linen pad, taped to random boards for sturdiness.

[nfm]

Thank you so much!! I love watching you. You are practical and give great advice!! 😚

[jonathanlow]

Thank you for the really helpful video. You’ve helped me realise that I am probably my own worst enemy with the cheap canvasses and dog-eaten old brushes I use. On the rare occasion I do come by a quality canvas I will repaint over it as many times as it takes to put down a half decent painting on it!

[flisjohnstone]

Thanks for getting to the point right away.

[Kyomiibrown]

The Winsor and Newton “Winton” shown in the image in the video that you said you used is a student grade paint - hence why you find the Gamblin a bit better quality. The professional range of Winsor and Newton oil paint is called “Artists’ oil colour”
Winsor and Newton also do “Griffin Alkyd” oil paint which is also professional and contains Galkyd so dries quickly without the need to add any medium.

[xzaracimone]

thank you for this! I just started painting in oils like last month 😂 these are very helpful tips for beginners!!

[cristinahvaltova]

Great video, I’ve learned so much from your channel!!! 💜

[carminecilli]

Like your no nonsense approach. Thanks

[trishg_]

Thank you for introducing me to Jerry’s Artarama! I’ve been buying from them for over a year. Their sales are predictable enough that I’ve been able to stock up on canvases and panels for a year and it really has saved me so much money over Michael’s. It also was cost effective enough to try out a different brands of paintbrushes (I bought a few different ones with each order) until I found the ones I LOVE. I have a list on my studio wall that says Paintbrushes that Suck so that I don’t buy them again. I love love love their Creative Mark Jewel brushes and when they went on sale I bought 4 sets of them ALL and I no longer waste money buying crappy brushes that I’m just going to throw away. The best way to reduce the expense of oil painting- buy from Jerry’s!

[ProfessorBraus]

I used to use paper towels (the blue ones!) — BUT I recently realized I could use old clothes cut up into rags! Highly recommend.