PAINT TALK: 10 Questions I Ask Myself Before Starting an Oil Painting

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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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[fereshmahta]

I use colored pencils first before I do the oil painting. first drawing second darkens, third, use the colored pencils. then start on the canvas and oil paint. this is the secret of a good painting! your being is my motivation and inspiration to paint more!

[marthacanady]

Really like #10 point. Made me really think. Real painters have the eye which tells them the important things to keep and what to discard. That is the real difference between a good painter and an amateur. I get it. Thanks, Chris.

[maple]

Fantastic info! Pure painting gold! Thanks 😊

[emmanuelperaltapaintings]

So direct to the point 10 concise and informative tips in oil painting.😍 Indeed VALUE is the most important in painting!😊

[theresadailey]

Great learning tools you always provide for us.👏👏👏👏👏

[claires]

Good insights Paint Coach! Your videos are so right on! Probably one of the best summaries. I took notes!

[annmarielopiccolo-carlsen]

Excellent and concise list of ten points worth considering each time I paint. Some tips are easier than others to implement and remember than others. For me, this was one of your best videos…..thank you!

[bcarithers]

Very thought provoking. I like the “star” of the painting, it makes more sense than a focal point. Great job as always Chris!

[claygreen]

I've been re-watching some of your early videos and find them very inspirational. Your channel and style have really grown and evolved. It's a good example of your painting process- get started and work on it as you go. Keep up the great work!

[Kuriousno]

I really appreciate you sharing how you used to see things and then give us the benefit of you hard (self earned) knowledge. It is very helpful to me as I start learning to paint. (BTW, I'll bet your views for this video would be way up if you did it without a shirt on.) Thanks for being so down to earth.

[joshludwick]

You actually painted Vincent Vega?!?! I knew there was yet another reason why you're my favorite painting channel on YouTube. Well done! That looks so good, I was able to tell by the thumbnail which scene in the movie it was from.

[scp-]

I listen to these in my car, so hoping he makes more and longer ones

[lorrianneetheridge]

Hi, Chris. Could you share what type of railing you installed for your panels on the wall? Looks like a good system to hold in-progress as well as finished work. Thanks for these videos-- very clear explanations and examples.

[motlba]

As always, thanks for such great advice.

[marcyperrier]

This was so helpful...your examples were so we'll explained and your order of application so sensible ....thank you again.

[zoecarides]

I really love your videos, Chris - I’m finding your teaching amazingly helpful! Thank you.

[kellymertz]

I always enjoy your videos. You have a way of explaining things for them to make sense. Oh, and by the way your hair looks great like this.:)

[davemalt]

Another common sense tutorial. Thanks Coach, I really enjoyed it.
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[hushangakhlaghipoor]

Thank you for sharing this good learning 😊🌹⚘🖐🏻

[Msannamitta]

Thats a great book and he's right we see way less. great video chris always educational.