What Makes Good Brush Work? - Oil Painting Instruction

In this video I discuss what makes for good brushwork when oil painting.

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[timothynewkirk]

When I studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy; some 50 years ago:
An Instructor, who was a Damn good Painter, would say: "Don't paint the Cow, Paint the Moo."
Darn good Lesson Learned ! ! !
...Newk from Kentucky

[redangrybird]

Texture gives the eye a sense of realism, that is very true.

[KLeonardM]

Great video. If that room your sitting in is real and not a filter, you are a lucky man. It's gorgeous...Thanks so much.

[jamesprinciotta]

Im so glad that you are offering these videos again. Thank You Jim

[Jay-bwfl]

Thank you for your excellent videos. They have helped so many of us immensely.

[Blackbettyhd]

Thank you for the great tips. When Draw Mix Paint drops a new video it makes my day :) Cheers from St. Louis, MO. -Andrew

[Heather-fnec]

At last! I've been trying to solve this problem for years. Thankyou. Great teacher and straight to the point...good stuff!

[ElianaLemosArt]

Again, I've learned over the years, to feel deep gratitude for your channel and teachings. Thank you 👏

[kentjensen]

Amazing. Carder uploads vital pieces of artistic experience directly into our brains. We should all be grateful.

[frankdomenico]

Great lesson Mark, and good timing1 I really needed that reminder.

[joseluisderivera]

Wow! Thanks for being very clear and direct explaining the more abstract we paint the more realistic.. I can resume... Specially this days when I'm practicing plea air oil painting... simplifying is extremely necessary when looking for a very realistic style.. Greetings from San Miguel de Allende... where the sunsets are always gorgeous and deserving to be painted!! Thanks for sharing all your helpful art content! Wishing you all the best master!!

[larrywakeman]

WIlliam Bouguereau is the MASTER, period, regarding stellar INVISIBLE brushwork, striking composition and beautiful models! Kimberly

[KEP]

Great video, yet again. I was just thinking about this concept from you this morning, and then you posted about it again. Thanks!

[mrjanssen]

Wowie! Your paint is back? Wonderful news!

[michellelewis]

You teaching is so informative. I realize as a beginner I try too hard to copy every detail. It helps to see the examples of what you mean as you describe it. Thank you
Also do you have a list of people interested in your palate keeper? I would love to know exactly when it’s available.

[hopeandguns]

So many years after, the content is still on point! Thanks for the consistency

[ahmedhumayunrasheed]

Loved the horse decoration piece in Edgar painting

[Thumbkin]

This was incredibly helpful. This seems like such a small thing. And while it actually is small, the implications are huge! Thank you!

[bethappleton]

Thank you so much for this video! I love the reminder of the need for abstraction in painting! I tend to fall into too much detail. I watch your videos frequently for a reminder that the abstraction is important! 😊

[marshallbuch]

Excellent lesson on brushwork! Thanks!!!