10 Most Overlooked Oil Painting Techniques

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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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[missmoneypenny]

Best art teacher on YouTube. You're a blessing and I know I'm not the only one super grateful for all your instruction and encouragement. You can tell you really want your students to be successful. Absolutely love your work and humble attitude.

[jeffholloway]

Thanks Chris, I use to draw and paint when I was young about 13, now I had to retire at 62 because of health reasons at the end of life. Watching your videos has really helped me. I have completed a portrait and it actually turned out really good, that is because of your videos. Thanks for all you do.

[nicolem]

I just finished watching and WOW. I think you packed all your best gems into this video. This is the best list of all the things to think about before you paint, while you’re painting and when you think you’re done with a painting. I learn so much from your channel. Thankyou!

[ziadbassaj]

A real expert, on anything, is able to convey valuable information without a script or teleprompter. Chris has so much true artistic experience and expertise, that all of his years of study, research and actual doing art is very beneficial to us all. I personally feel blessed to reap his rewards. Thank You Chris.

[TheKahota]

The point on focal points just blew my mind. What a great way to break it down so you can consciously make a choice. When I look at my finished paintings, I feel like the viewer struggles to know where to look. Or the eye is drawn to areas that I did not intend to be the focal point of the painting. I know I need to study composition more in general but the tip on focal points and value contrast is going to be immensely helpful. Thank you!

[jeannes]

I never get tired of seeing the painting at 6:58 😍It's my favorite painting of yours!

[denysemarie]

Thank you. I have learned so much in 2 days I can't overstate it.

[cadencehogge]

I'd love to see a video contrasting you working with oils versus acrylics!

[carolesanetti]

Yes! Best art teacher on YouTube! Please do more videos about still life’s!

[cindyhunter]

Awesome teacher. You cut all the talk and just get to the point. Love your style.

[Paint-and-plants]

Ugh! I love seeing a new video from you! They always inspire me to paint ♥️ I’ve been on a gouache kick lately but your tips are pretty versatile across most all mediums so thank you!!

[juliatavara]

Agree, the best teacher in my 40 years painting, practicing and learning. Thank you very much.if you are in Sarasota FL. We leave close.

[Sambeeeer]

Thanks Chris! Your videos are so so helpful and encouraging to so many people! Falling in love with oil painting and you’re making it feel so much more attainable and digestible.

[dez]

GREAT video and info on many things that all painters need to know, all the time, when we're painting. Only comes from experience, I think.
Love the Loomis drawing technique for portraits too. Takes a lot of the guesswork out of starting a portait.
This is a keeper. Thanks.

[bdg]

Great tips. I especially found the tip using complimentary colors helpful. Thanks!

[sandiq]

Please tell us what the top bound brown paper sketchbooks are?

[crisalidathomassie]

Excellent tips as usual. Thanks so much for the time and effort in each video. So much inspiration and guidance. Blessings and take care.

[AceMcTomb]

Came out of my vacation from Greece and took a lot of reference material. I'm going to start my first Landscapepicture. Thank you for your great tips.

[szczebon]

Chris, I'm very grateful for your videos. You're doing great work.

I come from Central (or Eastern, whatever) European post-communist country where even after 30+ years of political freedom the knowledge and learning stuff is still a funny thing.

Masters, teachers, professors here often do not share it, do not try to make their students better. What they do instead is proving how medicore and worthless the student is and how genius is the teacher. I guess it's mostly done in order to cut the competition and keep the older generation's status safe.

I'm a self learner. It's hard to keep up high levels of determination, confidence and progress when you're on your own.
People like you are lightening up my path. You deserve lots of gratitude. So here's mine.

[julialong]

such simple and obvious suggestions once you are thinking about them. Thank you for bringing those techniques back into my mind. Much appreciated.