Quick Tip 276 - Why Block In?

Artist/art teacher Dianne Mize answers a few questions on the Block In technique and explains the advantages of using it.

[debrademoulin]

I love how you described being a composer of a painting instead of copying all the details - that was so helpful!!! You are a wonderful teacher and I learn so much from your videos - thank you!!! 😁

[Robocop-qele]

One of the best lessons on painting i have found on YT.

[TheSagesophie]

I'm loving this woman's energy and confidence!

[makeitmakesense]

Absolutely the best teacher ever! I learn so much from you. I just realized..im guilty of trying to copy..when what I really want to do is compose. Big difference! Thank You!

[marianbrooks]

If I had an Art teacher of your calibre 50 years ago, life would have been very different for me! Just really exploring what was always an interest, but without any technical backgound, so frustrating. Thank you so much, Dianne

[salmam]

That was such a clear explanation and simplifies the painting process. Thank you for yet another great quick tip. Very helpful!

[bensart]

I just found you channel yesterday and I’m already in love !!!

[justintindall]

I second the comment down below, that you are a wonderful teacher, teaching the basics in such a way that is understandable to us newbies! Thank you!

[lizc]

This is the single best instruction on landscape (or any subject) painting I have been lucky enough to come across in 2 years of searching! I can not thank you enough.

[ptaylor]

You are fabulous. It's always been nice that you've shared tips, but I've been homebound for months now and you're, quite frankly, a life saver. Helps keep me out of a straight jacket. 😏

[wandamcdonald]

I always block in, but never thought about what you refer to as scanning ... thanks so much for this tip!!!

[sachinraverkar]

I love the way you teach and demonstrate the basics of underpainting/blocking. I see that you take time to explain in detail and it becomes very clear how and what is happening on the painting surface/ canvas. I have seen many tutorial videos on painting on youtube. But in many videos it appears that the teacher has not taken time to explain the details and it appears more of a show of that person's skill (kind of magic show) and we student are left wondering when we would reach that magical skill level. But in your video, I must agree, that you explain patiently and in detail. I hope I had teacher like you (in person training). Thank you very much for your videos like us learning remotely by watching on YouTube. Looking forward to more such videos. God bless.

[simaabedini]

You are one the best teacher, I have a very similar photography I took in Monterey California. You made my day because I really wanted to paint this place. Now I know . Be safe.

[stephenkerr]

Your blocking in is better than my final paintings! 🙂

[reneewesterberg]

Thank you for your excellent explanation that makes the block-in technique understandable. Great quick tip!

[winnyfangmichael]

Love to watch the way you explained the details. 😊 Thanks.

[orlandopardillo]

Greatest teaching you have easily and professional. Love you Chanel. Thanks

[MonicaJamesFineArt]

Hi Dianne. This was enormously helpful. No one has ever explained the block in to me before and the fact that it has to do with placement. (I also appreciate your use of music analogies such as composition in this case). Would you consider doing a quick tip of the very next step here? In other words, the intermediary step before details? What helps me most is to hear your thought process spoken aloud. Many thanks.

[asdasd-dizj]

omg so many useful tips and explanations from such a wise lady. Thank you very much. I´m learning digital painting, and this kind of conceptualization even if traditional helps SO MUCH. Like she explains technical aspects right to the point
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[KathyBrooksArt]

Comprehensive, yet simply explained to make it very easy to understand - and learn. Thank you so very much for being so generous and sharing to help us grow and develop.