Underpainting process, prepping a canvas for a new oil painting

I hope you find this video a little helpful, especially for those wondering about the products and techniques of my underpainting process.

Obviously, there is so much more information we can pack into this topic, but I just wanted to share the basics of "what is underpainting", "what are the benefits", and the process I have developed that works for me.

What work for me won't necessarily work for you, but I will advise experimenting, finding out what you like, and what excites you, and start developing your own way of creating.

I share only a few reasons why I love this process and why I prefer the color, but I can go on and on, finding more reasons why I specifically fell in love with this process.

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[tristanbergh]

wonderful, thank you for articulating so clearly how underpainting works for you.

[iamenough]

I ve recently started enjoying the application of gesso to prevent the canvas later on absorbing the paint

[jackiegarroutte]

Very helpful!!
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS PAINTINGS❤❤❤

[ethonica]

Just to add, it would be better to mix in some matte acrylic medium (not glossy) with the paint if you will use it as an underpainting for oil paints.

[laughablemoments]

I loved seeing the technique you’re using, thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to try pan pastel and acrylic under my next oil painting.

[lguvvue]

Thank you for sharing part of your process. I hope you will continue to do so. I look forward to your next video and your helpful tips.

[crocodilecrocodile]

Thank you so much - you have answered all my questions.

[nataliyamro]

I'm falling in love with your paintings ❤

[jennyh]

Your work is incredible! Thank you for sharing!

[Memalang.sikalbs]

Thank you. This helps me a lot now that I'm discovering new ways in dealing with my art works.

[ndBirth]

Your process is very interesting and you use some of the materials I too enjoy using. Charcoal, black pan pastel. I also like to use black with a splash of orange or yellow. It was interesting to see that you don't need to use fixative before adding your transparent glaze. I might have to try that. Your artwork came out amazing, very well done. Onwards !!

[CarliRas]

Hi! I just started painting and I’m also from South Africa! Super excited to learn more from your videos!

[HelenaCheckley]

Love to see this process, your art work is amazing

[margad]

This is very helpful. Thank you for sharing 😊

[sablezubshruz]

Beautiful ! )))) Will use it 100%. Worked with acryl 3 years, just started to try oil.

[sadiaawanartist]

Awesome ...your work is so amazing ..❤

[hebaalsumait]

Thank you very much I learned a new lesson ❤

[whisperedbyliv]

Thank you for the amazing information! <3

[prashantwaikar]

Hi.
I'm struggling to understand how many different colors I should use for underpainting for a landscape with 4 distinct shapes of different predominant colors for each. eg. Venice Sunset:
1. Orange and a little blue-red Sky
2. Water with Reflections of sky and architecture
3. Pastle walled buildings with brown-red roofs
4. Slightly blue-green palr colored domes.
Which color should I use if only one?
Or should I use complementary colors for underpainting those 4 major shapes?
I would really appreciate it if you could make me understand the process and the logic behind it. 8:08

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