A Simple Way To Start Any 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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[daianaaaart]

I can t believe how this video came out exactly when I was searching in oil painting. Just perfect timing

[selftrue]

Folks, Chris is the very, very best painting instructor I've ever seen (on or off the web). If you want to learn--Chris is the man. So clear, so concise, no extra chatter. Everything he says is relevant. I now look no where else. When I get my XXXX together, I will become a formal student with him.

[ericastiff]

Chris I have found your channel and I have been so much happier. I’m finally starting to get back into my passion and it has been so stress relieving. You are a true master at your craft, and you explain things in a way I understand. Thank you so much for taking the time to put up all this for random strangers. You are awesome man!

[roserousan]

Dividing the painting into squares is genius
Ever since I started doing this I began to draw without tracing

[NickLMears]

Finally squinted my eyes with a difficult painting and it helped a lot. I often find simple subjects like a ball tougher.

[jonathanlow]

I think this is really going to help with my landscapes. Thanks Chris

[DannySabraArt]

Great points Chris! Especially about the reflected light. So hard to dial that in sometimes but remembering that it’s still within the shadow group helps!

[veronicapagelaflin]

you're so generous with your time and energy and I am so grateful

[sukhmann]

Also Chris I am very happy for you as your channel continues to grow. Congratulations fir all your hard work over the past few years

[sonalisarkar]

Love this video.❤️ At last, it is uploaded after two weeks. I was waiting for a new video. Again, you updated an awesome and super helpful video. Thanks Chris.👍👍

[nawafalfaify]

I am learning digital painting but your videos! WOW they are so informative and you know exactly what students struggle with! Thank you really 💙

[julietoffoloart]

Thanks lots Chris, such a useful process and you always make things sound achievable.

[daniellem]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, I am so grateful to learn from you as a beginner in oil painting 🙏.

[jwolearyutube]

Thank you for the excellent tips and the links to the books. Great stuff!!

[vincemazo]

You are a very good teacher. I've been watching your videos since I started painting last year.

[joaniebalonie]

I’m starting my oil painting (water soluble) journey and your channel has helped me sooo much. I can’t wait to take your online courses :)

Your YouTube has helped me so much already!

[awawa]

you're a great teacher! i just came from your linseed oil vs paint thinner video and both of these videos have been SOOO helpful to me c: i'm a beginner artist in general but wanted to try oil painting but everytime i tried to watch a video it was v complicated or expecting you to have previous painting knowledge so tyyy <3

[karlaldricvillarias]

Thank you for sharing your knowlege and it us. It really helps mo to learn oil painting. I started oil painting because I have a subject/class which is life painting in my art school.

[SovaySovay]

So glad I'm not the only one with a MacBook smeared with paint

[PunmasterSTP]

Oil really appreciate these tips if I ever pick up oil painting. Thanks for sharing!