This is the SECRET of a good painting.

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[jamescarpenter]

I’m a portrait artist and whenever a painting gets tough...I sit back and watch your tutorials. I’m well versed in everything you teach, but you still give me a refreshed perspective and I always return to my work in a more positive frame of my...so I thank you for that

[saltlifegull]

OMG, I'm sold. What talent. His eyes just see things differently than most people. I'm hooked and humbled getting to watch him.

[daphnemarais]

Thank you! Tonal values and light source beautifully explained! Lovely painting!

[emeraldeyes]

So many artists I see, do not capture the true likeness of the subject as you have! Wow - How do you do that?!

[alkibiadespapaparaskevopou]

This is not fair. Sergey is a wonderful painter who could have become a wonderful model if he had not become a wonderful painter.

[nikkiswenson]

Thank you, Sergey! I really liked watching! Good info and great self portrait!!

[JH-ctfj]

You make me less afraid of oil paint with your explanation. 👍

[WatchJeffArt]

Sergey, fantastic video, my friend. I'm not a painter (I do charcoal portrait art on my channel), but the techniques you talk about are universal and apply to what I'm trying to do in my own artwork. Thank you for being a great teacher and helping inspire us to improve our own creations. - Jeff

[franklinfamulski]

Explained simply and elegantly. There's nothing more beautiful than that.

[patrickcharles]

Nicely put. Thanks! It wasn't until I learned values and the importance of them that my painting improved. It's the most important thing an artist can learn and you explained it brilliantly.

[ErikaLancasterArt]

Starting with grayscale is such a great way for beginners to practice noticing different tonal values in whatever kind of reference they are using. I always recommend this kind of exercise before bringing in color, and even working from a photograph that has been previously desaturated or turned to black and white. Brilliant work!

[mzahid]

brilliantly explained paintings
well done Sergey pls continues

[TigrisVoice]

Beautiful and pedagogical video, Sergey skill are not easy to get but after a 100 years of practice you will. I really enjoy the combination of painting and music. Thank you Sergey, thank you for your humanity.

[neelumahendra]

like the size of erazer - shows us not to be afraid of mistakes n take them as natural

[mirtaxiomelyssandin]

Thank you for the well explained rules in painting 🖼!

[laurencelance]

The control shown here is very impressive. Certainly a great deal here to learn. This isn't something to only watch once.

[nicoledesormeaux]

Wow, you are a very good artist. So happy I fined you .Thank you very mutch . Continue please .

[maryharnishfeger]

Your work is always extraordinary. Thank you for sharing.

[cutazabutton]

excellent explanation on how to understand the tones as they relate to the way light falls on them. Amazing eyes. You really brought them to life!

[cristinagarcia]

Precioso retrato, precisa técnica. Magnifico