How To Paint Realistic Flames

[roberthumm]

Hands down the best explanation of real flames on YouTube. Well done, you got a subscriber.

[samiron]

I've been alive for many years. I use to think it was skill, then talent, but these people must be born with it... it's in their DNA. There is no way that I see the things this guy does. And it takes an unbelievable amount of talent and skill to take what he sees to the canvas.

[Pinko_Band]

Sweeet. One of my favorite vids of yours is the "how to paint real flames" because at the time I was looking for techniques to paint flames on vehicles/helmets/etc. But even though that particular vid had you working on canvas/board or whatever it was, I learned so much from it because the techniques translate very well to automotive. Imagine my excitement when I see that you come out with this vid showing you using those techniques on a car!!! What can I say Joe, other than I aspire to have a career such as yours where you can create works of art either in someone's home, workplace, or vehicle. Very inspirational! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!!!

[CaseyAdella]

Really appreciated the in depth commentary coupled with watching you work on this tricky subject. The flames look stunning! Great vid.

[trickg]

Best true flame video BY FAR!!!! THANK YOU BROTHER!! God bless you!

[dennyps]

Excellent explanation of the process and nice flame work on the car

[mountainman]

I'm sure you have heard of him by now, but Mike Lavallee is the king of the true flame. He does his in the reverse of yours. Starting with the orange and putting a red kandy over it, then moving on to the lighter colors as he goes. Seems like your technique works just as well.

[jeffwallen]

Thanks for your explanation of WHY. And your thought process in creating a flame.

[BloodShotAirbrushing]

Nicely done bro! I love to see the similarities and differences we all use and add to become original styles!! Your quite handy with that Airbrush! Any particular reason you prefer the paintbrushes??
Big Cheers!!

[TamaraChapmanbikergranny]

I really do think you have some of the best real flames out there. Thanks so much for sharing.

[Trishpage]

Thanks Joe!! You saved me when I was having problems with my clouds!! You are so great!!

[tutorden]

Great video, really useful, what is your stencil made of? Thanks Den

[Exitwoundstudio]

Way cool, I dig the technique. When you are spraying the reds and yellows, are you using opaque, translucent or cand colors?

Thank you.

[juanrtapia]

Great job...
I'm new using air brush...
What kind of paint do you use?

[JenniferRefinnArt]

Thank you for explaining every detail, I love that. :-)

[mustaine]

Are you kidding me ? I’m glad you said you’re always looking for that better way. ...

[mikes]

Hey Joe, nice job on the flames and the in depth info on how you see the colors of a flame. But I need to ask, what in the world are your shields made of ? They look like thin plywood in the video, but can't really tell. Would be cool if you had a link to the shield shapes, for others that wanted to try it your way along with the video.

[jesselatte]

best video I watched that taught me so easy but with great detail ugh now ima try tomorrow

[CreiveSignWorks]

awesome flames....very real!
(and ive painted a lot of flames myself) great job! youre very multi-talented joe!

[icidessi]

cool! looks good! maybe a little purple/blue at the base of the flames? and hints of smoke emerging from the fire :)