Blocking-in-an-oil-painting

1 год назад

This video teaches beginners how to "block in" their oil paintings, a crucial step in establishing composition and values. The artist uses three colors and a thin paint consistency to create a monochrome underpainting, focusing on light and dark shades to build depth and visual interest.

12 лет назад

The video demonstrates how to block in a painting using values. The artist starts with the darkest object and works their way up to the lightest, using a limited palette of three values. They emphasize connecting shapes and creating large masses, rather than individual dots, to guide the viewer's eye.

2 недели назад

This video demonstrates the process of blocking in an oil painting, using a Russian fairy tale as inspiration. The artist explains their techniques for establishing composition, values, and colors, and emphasizes the importance of thin layers for archival quality. The video provides a clear roadmap for viewers to follow when creating their own block-ins.