What it takes to make a Massive Oil Painting.

Painting a Second Edition of "Everything in Moderation"
Oil on Linen
75" x 50"
IG : thomminnickart
TT: thomminnickart

[trippeatspaper]

Instagram is great for easily showcasing a piece of artwork to a ton of people, but I really love YouTube for seeing peoples process in depth.

[isabelhartsell]

YouTube will always be the OG. I taught myself how to draw just watching YouTube videos.

[花子-pm]

“I learned how to paint so I didn’t have to talk.”

[lucasmaher]

I’ve been searching for an art YouTuber that doesn’t do strictly tutorials but has a distinct style and just posts in depth videos about the process of making the artwork. Please keep it up

[dontpanic]

I think you're being too harsh on the colors of the old version. This is the first time I'm seeing it, and that was absolutely the first aspect of it that stood out to me. The new colors are great (definitely more realistic) but the older color-scheme also has some charm to it.

[lucasmaher]

I’ve watched 1000 videos of people giving advice on painting and this is is honestly very refreshing and unique

[justdaile]

I usually lack attention span, but dude - for the first time in (I don't know) I was stunned for 13 minutes straight. I didn't even blink or have any thoughts other than just soaking up every word. Not only that, but I've been following you for a while (maybe since that first version) - I'm speechless.

I have artist's block - and your candid, true artist talk goes deep.

I needed this lesson, I can't even tell you how much. Your perspective is great, I would love to sit with you at brunch in your studio.

Thank you for sharing this with us.

[nathanielwilliams]

“If you can’t paint well, paint big”

Or, in Thom’s case, do both! Well done for taking that adage and giving it the middle finger.

Amazing work. Massive improvement on the second go 👏👏

[psydwaindah]

I love the final result. There's a real Hopper vibe coming from this work.

[henryp]

Liking the longer format. Appreciate you taking the time and effort to share. Many thanks. Its a great piece of work and a good step on from the earlier iteration.

[rafaelordine]

you have improved a lot, the recent has way more of a storytelling than the first one, plus the colors harmonizes way better

[jetsonjoe]

one of the best videos on painting I have watched in years. Thankyou

[JollyCooperation]

I actually own one of your prints of the original piece, and i love it. It's nice to see you revisit it and give it some new life. Keep up the great work!

[artbyteo]

I clicked on this randomly and I screamed when I recognised the painting 5 minutes in, I remember it on Instagram and it was such a nice surprise to watch its process thankyou for this!

[TheArtMonk-sr]

One thing your painting does that photos don't, is the depth of the floor moving back in space, and the air I feel around her figure. The skin tone and all the subtle shifts going on inside her shoulder and knees, very convincing. Feels very Lucian Freud.

[BLUE-RED]

perfect way to explain how to become an artist of oil paint, congrats.

[carlamarcellarighi]

Grazie infinite a te Alberto, volevo dirti che secondo me hai davvero tanto tatto nelle indicazioni che ci dai, e che sono di grande aiuto. Sono felicissima di questa iniziativa che hai solo tu in tutta la rete, , sempre generosissimo❤️

[gabiwsales]

I love how you really show the entire process and don't hide anything

[keedizzle]

having just finished one of the largest oil paintings ive ever done (a little less than half the size of this one) everything you say makes so much sense. youve put into words everything i feel about painting!!

[magictooth]

Hello, nice tutorial, I love the video!

If you want any oil paint to dry faster you can dilute it more.
Same goes for water-based.
It seems counter-intuitive, but lacknafta or water will evaporate quicker than the oil or glue(water-based) hardens.
So a thinned paint will dry much quicker, because it contains less paint and more water/solvent(oil-based).
For oil paints that take forever to dry you could either thin it and/or you can place a fan to circulate the air in the room (this makes a huge difference) to have it dry quicker.

I also want to share the tip to invest in a box of latex/nitrile disposable gloves to use when you're working with sticky stuff, like the oil-based puddy.
Acetone will melt any paint, so that could also be something to have in mind, in case you're not feeling the disposable glove.
There are other solvents that are cheaper that can achieve similar to Acetone, but Acetone is the be-all, end-all for removing paint chemically whilst still being relatively harmless to humans.

Thanks for sharing what you know, I felt I should fill in with what you seem to want to know (?)
Have a great day!