Fine Art Painting Tutorial. ‘Brushwork Part 1′
This tutorial reveals three unique methods for adding linear interest to your paintings. Robert demonstrates these methods as he paints three different subjects.If you enjoy this tutorial be sure to share it with your friends. If you have any questions, or would like to suggest a topic, be sure to leave a comment. Thanks for viewing and I hope that this video tutorial will add some excitement to your painting. If you do not see the video below, click here.
Debbie Rank
Robert, I absolutely love the freedom and playfulness of your work! It inspires me to loosen up and inspires me with real examples. You are so generous to share the way you do! Thanks so much!
Robert Joyner
Debbie,
Thanks for commenting and I appreciate the kind comments. If you liked the first tutorial, then you’ll love the rest of them. Look for more in the near future. All the best and happy painting!
Cathleen
Robert, you’re a real inspiration in playing with paint, having fun & staying loose
with your strokes! It seems you work on paper more than canvas…what paper & weight do you use? I mostly paint in oils & have been trying to let go & be more free, your videos are resetting my mind! Thanks for sharing your videos/tutorials of your work!
Robert Joyner
Cathleen,
Thanks for commenting. I use 140 lb watercolor paper. Honestly, I buy whatever is on sale, so long as it’s archival, since I’m not too concerned about the texture, or how colors respond to a particular brand. I’ll have plenty more tutorials soon. It’s embarrassing to only have the one, but I guess it all starts there!
Keep in touch:)
Cathleen
One more question, which brand/type acrylics do you use?
I noticed in your other demos when you pile on more
paint though it’s quite watery, it is still has substance. Usually if
I use water my paint gets quite watery…
Robert Joyner
Cathleen,
I use two brands of acrylic – heavy body liquitex and matisse(only sold at Jerry’s artorama).
I will sometimes water them down for transparency, while other times I my dry brush for opacity. Hope that helps!
Debbie Rank
Robert, they look so juicy when you use them! I am totally new to acrylics and trying to figure out what to buy. Do you use the jars or the tubes or liquid? And do you use mediums, such as to increase fluidity? Thank you for your generosity in sharing!!!!
Robert Joyner
Debbie,
I buy them by the jar. As large of a jar as possible for the primary colors, and the mid-size jars for all the rest. I’m not too fond of tubes, that little bit that is left near the end drives me nuts. I always feel like I waste some, but with the jars I can use every last speck of paint. Ahhh, rest assured.
Hope that helps. I’m going to cover some of my favorite colors and paint brands in the next few vids.
Debbie Rank
Thanks a bunch – you’re a practical guy! Awesome!
Robert Joyner
Debbie and Cathleen,
My pleasure!
Cathleen
Robert, my thanks for your answers & for being such a generous
artist who so graciously shares what you know w/others. Your
work is so fresh & exciting, I wish you much success!
Debbie Rank
Robert I will await your next tutorial breathlessly! And if you ever do teach a class I AM THERE no matter where I have to travel! Thanks again, Debbie
Robert Joyner
Debbie,
They’re coming soon:)
I’ll start venturing to some places to teach soon. Probably once my daughter is a bit older-only 9.5 mos now.
All the best.
Fredi Gertsch
Robert, I like your paintings and your loose brushwork! A big thank you for your new idea with the tutorials. Best, Fredi
Robert Joyner
Fredi,
Great to hear from you. I haven’t forgotten about fixing the video you contacted me about several months ago. I’ve invested in a new iMAc and the old files are still on the other computer-which happens to be packed away.
Anyhow, thanks for checking out the tutorial, and I have plenty more on the way. Take care.
Fredi Gertsch
No problems, I am happy about this new tutorials, they inspire me and show me a way to go from the realistic photographs to the abstraction. Thanks.
Robert Joyner
Glad the tutorials are helping you out. Thanks for commenting:)
Nevaeh
Love your site! you have a beautiful style that kind of puts me in mind of the late Charles Sovek, whose work I really admire. Fabulous tutorial! I am learning so much just from your videos. Will be checking back in here often.
bam
what a shot in the arm,just what we needed .do you do cats