Unlocking the Secrets of John Singer Sargent's Technique

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In this portrait painting tutorial, realist painter Alex Tzavaras paints a female portrait from life using John Singer Sargent's Alla Prima oil painting technique.

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Today, I really appreciate I found you on YouTube. I am 79.5 years old. When I was in my twenty’s I painted from photos for people. I sold all my work and have nothing to show for that work now. So by the time I was around 37 or sooner I could no long do any artwork, not even pencil sketches. In my 50's I went to 2 colleges and 2 community colleges while I worked in 2 distinguishably different careers with the last one photography and graphic design. I took life drawing and painting classes at the university. The last community college I was in I took as many life drawing classes and painting classes I could along with the photography and graphic design. In all of the art classes I took at a university and the community classes (these were all in SLC UT) no instructor could show how to paint well enough to know how to do it. Just watching some of your youtube videos for about 1.5 hours today I learned how to paint better than I have ever viewed on YouTube or all those years of college classes. Thank you for these amazing how-to-paint instructions. I use to paint in oils. I want a faster medium so I will soon be painting in acrylic, mostly slow drying acrylics. I have been putting it off because I am scared to try it as it was always difficult for me to paint in the past without it getting stiff and ridged. I have studied other painters from YouTube tutorials but yours is absolutely the most informative and understandable I have ever experienced. I can now tackle a painting with acrylics thanks to your tutorials. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

VickiChristy
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Good Job. Painting Sargent style is not easy. He Mastered his skills when he went to Spain and studied the Great Velazquez. A true genius. Thank you for the video.

ManuelSanchez-tktr
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I just love how a portrait looks at the mid of the modeling stage. So mysterious and vague. Almost a look into the many faces we hide inside ourselves.

JacobDuane
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Not only are you a genius painter, your commentary is actually the most useful, insightful and helpful I've heard to date. Please keep up the excellent work you are doing with this channel.

andresauthor
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I do not how Sargent painted. You are Alex & what you painted looks fantastic & masterly. I doubt whether any one can paint so fast & so we'll. Real Alla Prima technique & thanks a lot. I do portrait paintings in oils regularly & I can say you scored 10/10. Above all - you are modest & humble - a great quality of a great person. Keep it up & God bless you.

doddagopi
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Her likeness came through immediately! Absolutely stunning is this portrait. Thank you so much for not only showing but talking through the process. ❤

monika.
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Something so difficult made to look (and sound) extremely easy. Your tutorials and techniques are an inspiration. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge!!

steviegillen
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Wow, you are so good at this and make it look effortless. Blows me away every time I watch your videos

suzanneaitken
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So fortunate we are to have the Internet today that allows us to view and learn from the very finest Artist from all over the world.

stephenhanger
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You are an absolute master at your craft. It is a real pleasure to be able not only to see your process, but hear your thoughts and reasoning behind every choice made. Not if, but when I have the means, I will be signing up for your online course.

This painting of Tatiana is exquisite. Beyond gorgeous. Thank you so much for this. I've already watched several times ♡

firefly
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I love this painting. Very soft and expressive at the same time. Absolutely beautiful!

angelica
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Absolutely mesmerizing! This is such an informative demonstration!. I appreciate your humility. I love your respect for JSS method but I also admire your courage to execute a personalized version of his approach.

s.d.
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I thoroughly enjoyed your rendition of this portrait and your narrative. Bravo! Thanks a million!

triconcert
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This is incredible!! Your work is stunning and your teaching is very helpful. Thank you

ARoseRisen
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No words... Such beautiful.. I can watch this for hours.. I love the skin tone. Thanks for making this demo video.

cutiepetssss
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With your channel i discovered the block in techniques (i work with acrylics), they blew my mind and made me improve a lot as a begginer. Thanks for this beautiful and educational demo Alex, you are a great teacher and a really humble person! A big hug to you! Always waiting for your videos! 💪🏼

arielceleda
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Thank you so much for this, I've gained more knowledge in 24.19 minutes than two years in "art college". I agree Sargent was a master who I can only look at his work and be mesmerised but your demonstration is faultless and amazing!

jimharrison
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Incredible!!! One of the best portrait painting videos I’ve ever seen…. You rock!! You’re also reminding me of the great Richard Schmid. Thanks sooo much for this maestro 🙏🙏🙏

joannschoenleber
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Sargent is my gold-standard. SMH 5:42 too good. Liked and Subscribed.

romanieo
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One of the things that I find really impressive is how portrait artists like Alex can achieve such a good likeness without it becoming caricature.

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