Oil painting process step by step | The Pet Portrait Commission

I this video I do something a little different. I put the my process of painting a pet portrait commission in the form of a story told through a short film. I discuss everything from selecting the right picture, my materials, and the process of oil painting. I hope you enjoy this different way of teaching oil painting. If you like this style and form of video please comment that you do below.

Materials
Titanium White
Cadmium Red Hue
Cadmium Lemon
French Ultramarine
Yellow Ochre
Cerulean blue

Lighting

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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[deborawagner]

I loved every bit of this! (In my NASA tshirt, sitting on my couch with my dog, surrounded by paint, brushes, and canvases, taking a break from painting a portrait of a cat)

[karlajenickova]

Now that's different! More than just a timelapse and not overdone. Love it.

[bohobrain]

I friggen loved your silly story telling while painting! Made my day!! The painting also came out beautiful.

[batman]

Loved the way you made those mustaches ❤

[jmtezza]

OMG...probably the most entertaining and informative video I've seen yet! I saw myself through the first 4 minutes of it; all the self talk and doubt...I needed to hear you vocalize that! I've done many amateur portraits of pets, but you've given me a whole new perspective and approach. I'm so glad I joined as a Patreon!

[rachelscottart]

Brilliant! Informative AND witty - love your style ; thank you so much for demystifying painting on your brilliant channel.

[Anna-icge]

Beautiful painting and excellent video! Haha, what a story, and the suspense!

[mariewilliams]

That was a GREAT demo!! Really loved the story line which made it so interesting! Thx so much!!!

[maryannnash]

This video was so informative while making me LOL - loved it! And all of your videos - such great teaching skills- as well as beautiful art.

[coopart]

Nice 👍 cool video cool painting. Thanks for all your tips !

[estherwit]

I found the whiskers are the most difficult and eye lashes by a portret too . Thank you very much I enjoyed the video and you’re humor ! Very nice work ! I went from acrylics to oil and I’m glad I did ! Learning a lot from you’re video’s !

[robinhicks]

Well that was fun! A great way to learn and a really beautiful painting, Thanks.

[fereshmahta]

haha... i enjoyed very much this video. the classic music, your acting, it was like a movie so natural! great cat!

[lisengel]

So fine demonstration of how it is possible to Work very prof with a commission painting. I really liked your Way 🎶♥️🎵😺

[diddyxgi]

Omg how is this video not famous! I love it

[Gottsky]

I had a small white dog named Kinzie once as well

[pranjalshelar]

I really enjoyed the story part sir... Really entertaining with a lot of useful information.... You are becoming my portrait superhero.. If you know what i mean😂

[scottalexanderart]

Cool video - really enjoyed the narrative! And, of course, great painting 👍

[kioshekat]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who uses the carbon paper method. I feel like if a line on the eye is just slightly off, it looks like a different animal. Makes me scared to paint people lol

[melancholyrue_art]

I enjoyed the narration 🤣🐾❤️ I do pet portraits too, and recently got my very first commission. I'll binge watch your videos to learn more 🤗🐾