Becoming a Master Oil Painter | Oil Painting Alla Prima

I recently learned from a master of alla prima oil painting, Daniel Keys, and wanted to understand what helped him to become a master painter. If you want to become a master yourself or simply want to level up your work, I'm talking about my key takeaways and how you can apply them to your painting practice.

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[ChelseaLang]

How do you like this filming format? Do you enjoy seeing my palette at the same time as the painting? :D

[paintcoach]

This is one of the best painting videos I've seen on YouTube

[lindabishop]

Chelsea I have to say that as much as I am enjoying your painting demos, your narratives and what you are saying is hitting home with me so bang on that you almost have me in tears. You are addressing all of my personal issues and confirming that all that I am experiencing is normal. The fear, procrastination, perfectionism, all of it. I feel like you are speaking directly to me. Thank you helping me realize that this is all a legitamate part of the process.

[lukoshey]

An artist called Paint Coach just dropped a vid a recommended your channel.. Ohhhh boy... Im so happy i found you, this vid goes beyond the usual... Some areas i need to strengthen... Thanks for the kick..!

[huntsail]

Loved this video, and your generosity in sharing your journey with us.

[coopergurl]

I really can't wait see your subscribers grow. Such great content! I'm happy to have joined the ride early on in ur awesome journey to come!

[stanmanmedia]

I've been painting about 10 years, and you philosophy is just wonderful. It's a great philosophy about most things in life. This attitude of not just trying to complete the painting but being in the present and the work as we're doing it. You had many other great points. Thanks!!!

[rozzierat]

I can’t tell you how helpful your videos are. It’s the “therapy” I need to keep painting! Thank you!

[brendajhelps]

You are a good teacher. Your voice and delivery is very calming and easy to listen to. 💕🙏🏽

[mollyctuttle]

I learn something new from ever video I watch of yours. And equally important, they make me excited to get into the studio. Thank you so much for sharing your skills.

[shruti]

This video is just what I needed Chelsea! Thank you for it! I definitely need to get my fundamentals right. 'Just when you want to speed up - slow down' is a sentence I should have tattooed, haha.

[sylvain_st_pierre_]

I am new to your channel. You really reached me in this video. Can't wait to see others of your videos. Thank you very much.

[nancybreiman]

Excellent capture of key points! I had the pleasure of taking his workshop last November and I learned so much. Color, value, edges are key. Thanks for reinforcing! Your painting is beautiful!!

[jamairaespinal]

Very lovely painting and very informative

[Scopsel]

I'm constantly afraid of making bad paintings. This resonated with me a lot. I'm also taking a Keys workshop this year and truly looking forward to it!

[simplesharma]

I love your of painting and follow your words...as you explain slowly...thanks for you work.😘

[carmenburnham]

You are a very good teacher in the way you speak, breakdown your process and deliver your artistic perspective. Fascinating to watch you paint. ❤️ My grandfather was a master painter- Marc A. Barrosse, Sr. He could paint anything. Brush and or palette knife. He lived to paint and for over 50 years, until he was 86 years old, sat daily with his art at his place on the fence in Jackson Square across from St. Louis Cathedral (New Orleans). Tourist came from all over the world and bought his art. As a small child, I sat at his feet just once and watched him paint. Now, at 72, I wish I would have picked his brain and watched him paint more. Both my father and mother painted. She was a commercial artist and painted daily all her life. She too lived to paint. I have painted through the years and can paint anything but mostly enjoy people though, then still life- preferring oil then pastel. I haven’t painted in quite a few years. I am a psychotherapist and author. I must make the time to do so again. 💐🎨 thank you for the inspiration 🎨🎉🖌🖍🖊🖋✏️📝

[michaeljohnangel]

Excellent advice, Chelsea! And a beautiful painting. Brava!!!

[ElizabethSampson]

I’ve never really dabbled in oils but it has always intrigued me. I feel that way about drawing and lettering. I am always excited about sitting down to learn! I love this video😃

[katdakota]

Excellent video - and the key points are straight on. I could relate to all you said regarding mindset - that is exactly what I have been working on adjusting this past week. I've been becoming frustrated, fatigued and doubtful. Now I'm feeling more confident because I'm willing to try new things and fail. It's funny I discovered if I didn't think about how long it was taking I became so much more relaxed too. Thanks!