10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Oil Painting

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Ten things I wish I knew before I started oil painting :
0:00 Surface is fundamental
2:28 Let it dry
4:52 Don't go too fluid
6:35 Let paint dry however it wants
7:21 Simplicity is key
8:41 Technique isn't more important than the subject
10:25 Study with subjects that motivate you
11:42 Cover the surface first, think later
13:55 Prioritize fun
16:07 You can't paint like someone else
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I am an artist living and working in France. I learned the techniques of the Atelier of the Nineteenth century and now I try to share some of my knowledge with the rest of the world, because I think that beauty still has an important role to play in artistic creation. I do mostly drawing and oil painting, and my goal is always to provide techniques, thoughts and explanations that can be useful to anyone, from beginners to more advanced artists.
The material I use most of the time (not necessarily in this video) :
Drawing
Equipement
✓ Kneaded eraser
✓ Plumb line
✓ Small mirror
✓ An old synthetic brush
✓ Masking tape
✓ Cutter
✓ Sandpaper or sanding block
✓ Mahlstick or Hand rest (DIY)
✓ Level ruler
Graphite
✓ Pencils 2H, HB and 2B
Charcoal
✓ If available: Nitram charcoals (H, HB and B)
✓ Square charcoals
✓ Natural charcoal box
Black and white chalk
✓ Sketch pencil Conté white
✓ Square Conté noir : HB and 2B
✓ Chalk or pencil holder
✓ Pencil sketch Conté Pierre noire : H and HB
Sanguine
✓ Sketch pencil Conté : Blood and blood Medici
✓ Crayon Polychromos Faber-Castel : sanguine
✓ Sketch pencil Conté white
Oil painting
Palette
(Extra-fine paint, recommended brands depending on availability: Lefranc Bourgeois, Winsor and Newton, Royal Talens Rembrandt)
✓ Titanium white PW6
✓ Yellow ochre PY42
✓ Burnt Sienna PR101 or PBr7
✓ Venetian red or English red PR101
✓ Permanent Alizarin crimson (Attention: do not use the traditional pigment, which is not very light-fast) PV19 or PR177 or Quinacridone Rose PV19
✓ Cobalt teal blue PG50
✓ French ultramarine blue PB29
✓ Raw umber PBr7
✓ Burnt umber PBr7
✓ Ivory Black PBk9
Brushes
✓ About ten filbert hog bristle brushes sizes n° 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12
✓ Some flat brushes
✓ Round sable brush or round Kolinsky sable n° 4, 8, 10, 12 (from the size of the nail (about one inch) or synthetic imitation
Medium
✓ Linseed stand oil
✓ Odourless mineral spirits
✓ Safflower oil
Surface
✓ Linen canvas, fine grain universal coating
✓ For studies : Canson oil-acrylic oil paper Figueras
Others
✓ Palette
✓ Foam and spalter brushes
✓ Palette knife in the shape of a water drop, no souldering
✓ A few small pots, containers, jars...
✓ Paper towels
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#art #painting #inspiration
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@karshbandicoot5037 3 жыл бұрын

'Failed paintings' are just really colourful underpaintings.

@harinakshimistry884 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much... yes ..be yourself

@harksta229 2 жыл бұрын

So true! These days I feel my best are often paintings painted over a 'failed' painting. It was also a revelation to learn the most expensive painting in the world was in fact thought to be painted over another! .......Bought at auction in 2017 for $450,312,500, 'Salvator Mundi' (Latin for ''Saviour of the World'') is a painting attributed in whole or in part to the Italian High Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, dated to c. 1499-1510.[n 1] Long thought to be a copy of a lost original veiled with overpainting, it was rediscovered, restored, and included in Luke Syson's major Leonardo exhibition at the National Gallery, London, in 2011-12.[2] Christie's claimed just after selling the work that most leading scholars consider it to be an original work by Leonardo, but this attribution has been disputed by other specialists, some of whom posit that he only contributed certain elements.

@rduff1999 2 жыл бұрын

@@harksta229 many of the 'old master' paintings were only partially done by the person they are attribulated to. Some were outright stolen. Look up Artemisia Gentileschi. According to art historians many works attribulated to her father were mainly done by her. Pax

@jorriffhdhtrsegg 2 жыл бұрын

And all underpaintings are failed painting in my case haha i come to expect any first layer is bad no matter how hard i try yet the second works well....so i just go for sketch composition

@user-do1wv3ve1n Жыл бұрын

Not so much a failure, more of a lesson ?

@liwi513 3 жыл бұрын

"If you fail, you are going to learn alot more than by NOT doing it." Thank you, Florent.

@FlorentFargesarts 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ! Have fun painting ! 😊😊😊

@beccagee5905 3 жыл бұрын

It's part of the process of becoming a painter.

@janecourtenay3676 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we don’t learn from that which we do well ... we only learn from our mistakes.

@jinimurray4090 3 жыл бұрын

When painting, be YOURSELF because nobody can do it better (there's only ONE you 😔). God made only one "you"🖌️🎨🖼️

@jinimurray4090 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know what to do. I've Avoided art allllllll my life, because I don't know whAt to do with the mountains of paintings which were left behind since someone decided they wanted many+++--- left me the rest. Some unfinished. Last summer, I FINALLY REPENTED and decided it was a sin NOT to use what was given to me. Now in 70's and just starting. To me, painting needs to be functional -- Will it become fun then? Any tips please?

@lucycannon6732 3 жыл бұрын

"There are a lot of ugly stages before a painting is finished." That one took me much too long to understand. Excellent video, thank you!!

@tammyberk7896 2 жыл бұрын

I always call it the "awkward teenage phase". Sometimes I push through and it turns out well and other times I paint over it. :)

@jcepri 2 жыл бұрын

I've mastered the ugly stage.

@Bindismom 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh yes!!! I’ve never done a painting where i didn’t have at least ONE ( usually many more) “ I hate this! I’ve made a mess of it”) sessions! Tortured artist’s, that’s what we are!! 😄🎨

@Bindismom 2 жыл бұрын

@@jcepri YES!! Me too!!

@WonderTracks Жыл бұрын

Before we learn to walk as babies, were we bad? Look at that crawling baby, he really sucks at walking. No. We were learning. We need to stop with this destructive, self deprecating attitude. Art isn't about "winning" or "failing" it's about finding flow and enjoying the wonderful feeling of being creative.

@asmellofgreengrass 2 ай бұрын

I would add this. The light in the room where you are creating the art matters. After you cover the canvas fully with color, take the painting off the easel, and look at it in different lighting. Verify that the overall painting key is not too dark or too light.

@vince-1337 3 жыл бұрын

"Nobody care about the final results, except you." This is HELL DAMN freaking TRUE. When I understood that, I fell so free about the process. Thank Florent !

@szewing0923 2 жыл бұрын

This is not true to me, all ppl surrounding me kept caring my final results while I don’t ever care

@raberto1958 2 жыл бұрын

Just your mother but she`s just being polite

@brindha6008 2 жыл бұрын

@@szewing0923 well it’s your painting..does it really matter if they care?

@szewing0923 2 жыл бұрын

@@brindha6008 ya, I think i should care less of what the others think of my painting

@brindha6008 2 жыл бұрын

@@szewing0923 yes! Now I like that mindset! 💪

@MohammedAnsariRiz 3 жыл бұрын

Man, you just appeared on the horizon like Moses with Ten Commandments and delivered me out of woods! It is advice every painter, and any creative person needs. Thank you.

@maxlinesartist 3 жыл бұрын

So true Mohammad very helpful

@josnkomo8114 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂🤸‍♀️

@art_isabela 2 жыл бұрын

Best comment ever!

@JimB73C 2 жыл бұрын

Truer words never spoken!

@MohammedAnsariRiz 2 жыл бұрын

@@dennisp1104 Relax, Buddy. Read my post once again. I am NOT referring to the ten commandments. I am referring to 'the way' Moses 'appeared on the horizon' with much-needed Ten commandments. Chill. Breathe in. Breath out. And Do some painting. All is fine.

@lindamlynch 3 жыл бұрын

“You are allowed to start”. This morning, I start. Thank you, thank you.

@tpain1805 2 жыл бұрын

how is it going?

@deanerhockings-reptilianhu8701 3 жыл бұрын

Alright mate - you just made me get out 3 unfinished paintings and I'm looking at them now like unruly children.

@umabari 3 жыл бұрын

lol. that is exactly what they are!

@lindarogers1068 2 жыл бұрын

I have way more than 3!! lol

@elsiegreer826 2 жыл бұрын

I have a huge one and it has been sitting staring at me for a year!

@mrjanssen3856 2 жыл бұрын

That's the spirit!

@-trisld- 3 ай бұрын

A good thing: walk away, yes! Walk away and then periodically return and just glance at it.... pretend it's not yours, what is off? Walk away again. Get your mind and your eyes on totally other stuff. Go back and forth until you see things anew and/or feel more open to moving forward.

@raynoladominguez4730 3 жыл бұрын

Be yourself first and be true to who you are. The only artist that you should compete with is the artist you were yesterday. If you are open to learning something along the way, the only failure is when you don’t do it. Thank you for your valuable teachings.

@destructiveeyeofdemi 3 жыл бұрын

True, true. X

@romeo4764 2 жыл бұрын

You sound like my mother, ahh such days

@captivatinggirl5346 2 жыл бұрын

I love this!! Thanks for sharing!! Brings me great peace to know that the only person I can strive to be is the artist who grows and learn from my mistakes and better than I was the day before.

@hgilbert Жыл бұрын

i compete with musicians, it's a much greater challenge. but never, ever, with living artists.

@ButchCurry 3 жыл бұрын

What's funny is, all the stuff you said about using a good surface, not adding too much medium, keeping your process simple, is all stuff that will actually make it more archival, too!

@FlorentFargesarts 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed ! Oil and pigments on a good surface is the way to go ! 👍

@marybartlett3140 3 ай бұрын

Hi its 440pm here in jackson michigan. I wanted to say thank you i appreciate every video that you put on here. You have given me more courage to start serious painting again. I am a self taught artist and i get extreamly discouraged with the outcomes of my paintings, when i feel that way i sit , breathe, and i start watching your videos all over again and that keeps me going as an artist and my love for painting. Sometimes i feel that im not good enough but again i watch your videos and gives me a differsnt way and more motavation to keep going. So thank you your awesome keep being ypu.

@Mike65809 3 ай бұрын

Excellent advice. I would only add that always use a mirror, even in the sketch phase, to make sure it's balanced. I've regretted using a mirror too late in the process.

@19jake23 Жыл бұрын

This man is is down to earth with his teaching. He is also a great speaker. He is truthful and sincere and you can tell his teachings are thru trial and error. Most successful men and women are successful by learning thru their mistakes. Very well done my friend.

@ianmoore6165 5 ай бұрын

"Appreciate oils drying time" - excellent quote that will stay with me - great video Sir.

@kristymayo361 Ай бұрын

Don't be a painter your not suppose to be. I love your advice and you gave me the confidence to move forward as a beginner trying different techniques! Thank you!❤

@linneapergola8169 Жыл бұрын

"You can't paint like someone else"......I really needed to hear that. Thank you

@sophieunusual 4 ай бұрын

I started 8 days ago (after a decade of fear of failure!) and I love it! I wish I had known how simple it truly is to paint with such fluid and opaque paint.

@Tsikoh 3 жыл бұрын

'The best painting style is the one representing your personality'. This is the one of the best pointers I learned from this video.

@palominox64 3 жыл бұрын

Eeeps! I try painting to ESCAPE my personality, not immortalize it! :)

@Tsikoh 3 жыл бұрын

@@palominox64 hahahahaha sometime I do hahahaha

@jenniferk8689 Ай бұрын

This is really excellent advice. You can see joy and passion in your face when you talk about this. Thank you for sharing ❤

@mnoldbstrd 3 жыл бұрын

I just wish I knew how enjoyable painting was. I had a fear of oil, actually, a fear of all paints. Then I decided to give it a shot and haven't look back. I look at techniques other painters use, if I like the outcome, I will continue to use it, If not, I'll set it aside and maybe try again later. It's frustrating and relaxing and still have a lot to learn. Your videos have been an inspiration to me, whether mentally or technically. Thank you

@bio-plasmictoad5311 2 жыл бұрын

Oil paint is the most forgiving compared to acrylic and water colours. Oil paint is perfect for beginners and nobody really talks about this.

@Bindismom 2 жыл бұрын

@@bio-plasmictoad5311 I couldn’t agree more. After several years of watercolor ( which I adore) I got into oils. I almost felt guilty about how quick and easy it was in comparison! Make a boo boo in watercolor? It’s a big deal…..make one in oils?….no problem, just paint over it!

@bio-plasmictoad5311 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bindismom absolutely, it's totally different. I do love watercolor though even though I'm a oil painter at hart.

@susiekopp3578 6 ай бұрын

I think the most important thing when you first learn oil painting is finding a good art teacher. Not always easy as there are many bad teachers out there. One who is good at teaching you to mix the correct colours and tones. Once you are confident enough then you can go out on your own. But you need to learn the basics of colour mixing and getting the tones right first.

@marciaengle21 Жыл бұрын

I've actually never posted a comment on any kind of form or video but I was so incredibly excited about what you had to say in this video it is not even funny. I'm 68 years young and I'm just learning how to oil paint and how to draw. I spent $2,000 to take a painting course to learn how to paint in one year and was so overwhelmed and bog down by all the rules and anyway I was overwhelmed. So through your video I felt like I was released from a cage. What started out as being a fun retirement Hobby turned into a burden and yet I refused to give up, I went for several weeks without painting at all because it was so anxiety-producing. So I just want to thank you I'm so grateful for your videos and I will be joining your patreon and I look forward to having this return to a very fun fulfilling Adventure.

@TigrisVoice 2 ай бұрын

Beside the valuable information that you deliver you have a nice personality, Thank you for everything.

@thomasbroderick6388 3 жыл бұрын

"Feel the paint under your brush" So true. I'm going to put this on a piece of paper and hang it on my wall. Thanks for all the great tips.

@lalafronza5307 4 күн бұрын

You´ve said everything I needed to know and I didn´t knew, and in a most sincere way. Thank you.

@shifyrao3351 Күн бұрын

"Let it dry", thanks so much for emphasising this! It's so hard to be patient when you're just beginning.

@Gotblade 3 жыл бұрын

I would maybe add getting out of your own way. I set so many assumptions in stone that I would exhaust myself trying to conform to them instead of just having conversations with the piece as it tells me what it needs. Thinking of it as work instead of an adventure. My first impressions are like the first marks. They are just placeholders for what comes next. I'm glad you tried all these things so you didn't wonder about them while following rules and not understanding why!

@caroltebou1222 Жыл бұрын

I wish I knew that the " art teacher" my dad sent me to, was an idiot. He told a 10-year-old girl she had no talent and that it could not be taught. He crushed me and my dream. I never picked up a paint brush again. Flash to 60+, now learning and doing much better than I ever thought I could and having fun doing it. I totally get what you said about it being about you, what you love, what your vision is, not anyone else's. Thank you for this list, it is a great learning tool.

@rosemarywynn7196 3 жыл бұрын

I was almost in tears listening to you - your passion and the way you compared the painting to music and writing really spoke to me.

@kevdennis4884 3 жыл бұрын

There are many ten things I wish videos, but rarely are they so honest. Thank you Florent.

@lindakaragozian8051 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. #10 is the best advice. I have been struggling with the pressure people tell me. Loosen up your paintings. I can not. I love detail and realism. Thank you, thank you!!!!!!!

@scottcalvert2537 3 жыл бұрын

I am with you, let’s keep the details, it’s our personality! 😋

@stians.6912 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll second that one - but the problem usually comes from jumping in too early on the details. Some famous artist wittily said that you're not supposed to sniff the painting anyway, but enjoy from a bit of distance. :)

@returning1125 3 жыл бұрын

I’m very New to painting, and I get really nervous when I start to paint, and I start to rush everything because I want to see the end result to see ”if I am any good at this” XD Sometimes, most of the times, I can even feel my heart beating so fast. Recently I’ve been able to calm myself and enjoy painting, but it took a while :)

@sibbzteunissen3393 Жыл бұрын

Try a layered approach, methodical and relaxing.. Fun is important, methodical painting for the win

@Ciprian-Amarandei Жыл бұрын

Painting is like meditation. Meditation is good to train your mind to focus and ignore the noise

@kelleybush 25 күн бұрын

What I wished I knew about painting before I started is everything I’ve learned from watching your videos.

@audreygerrard2821 3 жыл бұрын

"the technique is not more important than the subject" - THIS

@Ken-fv3qe 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice for a beginner oil painter such as myself. Thank you Florent!

@FlorentFargesarts 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@jrlakin370 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou - needed to hear that last bit about doing what feels natural and not forcing 👍

@FlorentFargesarts 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 👍

@Paul1970 3 жыл бұрын

Paint like yourself. Yes! Thank you, Florent!

@itsmieke8739 3 жыл бұрын

I was giving up, not good enough ... You put me on track again. Thank you so much !!!

@torsmork 3 жыл бұрын

The best paintings have mistakes in them.

@pagansart Жыл бұрын

More pure gold 🙏❤️. Thank you for your generosity and your honesty Florent. #10 is literally priceless. I’ve wasted about 13 years wrestling with digital painting (from a traditional background) and only recently had the epiphany that the digital medium is just not me. More importantly, I realize that I am just fine with that. I have gone back to what feels comfortable for me which is working with traditional tools. Let’s just say that #10 really resonated with me 🙂

@angelagray1058 Жыл бұрын

Hi Florentino. I have been oil painting for years however watching this video was such a good reminder of some important basics that can get lost in the myriad of information we receive. You reminded me that it’s okay to keep it simple. That simple does not mean my art is of lesser quality. Thank you.

@sussu3213 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this so much. I love your view on art. You have a heart of a poet. I was wishing and waiting for your new video. I needed this. Thank you. Great value as always

@FlorentFargesarts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 Glad you like my videos 🙏

@BreonArt 3 жыл бұрын

My future self definitely appreciates my present self watching this video right as I'm starting to learn oil paints. 🙏 This was so helpful and comforting as a beginner artist going into the process! Thank you for this video, you can tell these are genuine, relevant insights to any artist. Much much appreciated!!

@lauriecook3015 4 ай бұрын

You are a wise, wise man! 😊

@RobertJonesWightpaint 3 жыл бұрын

Your comments are not only important for beginners, but also for those of us who have been painting for many years. I was particularly struck by your point about technique not being more important than subject - we can all get obsessed by technical questions; if you want to pursue them, by all means do; but they shouldn't be your primary focus. Very useful video, thank you.

@lindacoase4974 3 жыл бұрын

Great information, very valuable. Thanks

@FlorentFargesarts 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

@eleanorsinclair626 3 жыл бұрын

Okay, find yourself and find your style...... but what do you do in order to DO THAT?

@jmanobe 3 жыл бұрын

You are wise beyond your years, young man. Thanks for this!

@Henry-gn8kn Жыл бұрын

I have to be honest and honestly it feels great to say this. You explain it so well, so even if can understand what you are explaining. I always love to draw, and was decent at drawing people's faces, but I always wanted to paint with oil colors. For the last 35 years i have been a sign painter. I have been lettering with enamel based paints and have done so,even portraits with them that came out decent. So when I tied my hand at oil painting, I thought it would be basically be the same technique. It wasn't, so I watched many hours of differant artists, and still I didn't click. Feeling miserable after painting for hours, only to then whip off hours of work, I found your videos and it honestly made sense to me. It finally clicked! It's only been a few days, but I look at everything in a differant light, and have been painting with more direction. I know I'm a beginer and my paintings will be awful compared to someone who has been doing it for years apon years, but I love painting, am learning new techniques and it's so exciting, even to fail. I am very sure to that one day in the future I will be doing decent potraits that I am proud of. Practice and time. Thank you very much I am very grateful for your videos. GOD BLESS EVERYONE

@archieericpolino9623 3 ай бұрын

Thank you the ideas. I learned a lot and got a confirmation of myself being an artist. God bless!

@susanwong6471 3 жыл бұрын

As a beginner- I use the cheapest canvas pad ( not even stretch canvas) and practice often, will update to stretch canvas and high quality canvas as my skill progress- great advise as usual 💕- your passion is inspiring and it shines through 🥰

@kimjane2493 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I really needed to hear it. I put so much pressure on myself and I’ve had so many upsetting comments from well meaning friends about my art and I constantly find myself trying to justify why I’m not perfect or I like things the way they are. It’s hard to keep going sometimes.

@melodyhawtin6476 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll be sharing this as its brilliant.. Thank You .. Every child should be taught art this way.. Be yourself.. Don’t be influenced by an art teacher who doesn’t respect your individuality.. Explore your own world, who inspires you and who you want to learn from.. I love to learn from J.M.W. Turner. He was brave and the world didn’t understand him yet he had fun and enjoyed his art.. Humanity needs to have fun and painting in oil is amazing.. I taught a class of 7 year olds to paint in oil.. It was Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee.. The children all painted The Queen in Oil .. If a child can paint in oil so can anyone.. I taught them to paint, keeping their colours clean, using a pallet knife.. Using a very little medium and a different brush for every colour.. The results were pure colours with a child’s imagination.. Oil is the most flexible medium, which is why it’s so popular.. And yes … Take time.. Life is happier in the slower lane sometimes! ..

@terezavejvodova8623 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Florent for sharing your kind perspective on creation. Good luck !

@FlorentFargesarts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for watching and for the comment, all the best

@chelseahernandez4439 2 жыл бұрын

I love the "prioritize fun" section of this video. I began painting because I was drawn to it naturally. I loved it and I was relatively good at it at the beginning. But once I really started to focus on it, I wanted everything I did to be "great". I realized I was so tense while I was painting and only focusing on the outcome instead of having fun. BREATHE - your breath will show you if you are tense or not. Thanks for the video-always great content!

@tahseenbanu4328 11 ай бұрын

The tips given by you are so applicable to me as I am going through all those dilemmas you mentioned above…will follow what you said thank you 👍

@deloresthompson8845 2 жыл бұрын

I wish my studio instructors were more like you. I've learned so much from your videos.

@maryrimell1277 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m halfway (should say “was”) through sorting all the things you were saying! Now thrown all that out and have fun. Funny how we make things complicated when all you want is to enjoy. 😂😂😂😂

@hadleystrainge 2 жыл бұрын

i'm taking a painting class right now as someone who's never properly learned how to paint and I'm struggling, but your videos are helping quite a lot!! thank you!!!

3 жыл бұрын

I love how you talk about art, so passionate!

@terryheasley7027 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE THIS GUY. He makes perfect sense every step of the way!

@nj5023 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a few years into oil painting and your list is spot on. I wish I knew all of those things earlier on. Thanks for this list.

@susmitasathe9584 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful way of explaining to be yourself while painting

@crystalwriter 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for being so thoughtful and inspiring.

@NicoleRose18 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of the most refreshing videos I've watched in ages and this will contribute to the paintings I produce from this point on! Thank you so much for sharing!

@BoxOramaFitness 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goshhhhhh!!! It was like you were talking to me this morning!!!! Everything I'm going through!! Thanks for reminding me to be myself 💗💗💗 Just what I needed to hear

@cesarcardona4341 Жыл бұрын

"The best painting is the one whom match with ur personality",Uff what an Inspirational comment...i'm agree with you Mr.Farges, Tks a lot.

@kranspoort4486 2 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how this video set me free. Your advice on painting in the style who you are.

@FlorentFargesarts 2 жыл бұрын

Paint who you truly are, it’s the only way!👍

@beckhead25 3 жыл бұрын

Such a good teacher you are, and your passion for oil painting is so contagious xx

@dianaclift9271 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Florent, I needed to hear number 10 as I am still trying to find my style. Love your videos and love your work.

@phaedra-mypaintedhut110 3 жыл бұрын

OMG! This is the best most succinct painting advice I've heard in a long time and just when I'm about to try oil painting again. Thank you for those amazing tips.

@mogalcat3091 3 жыл бұрын

I could feel this feeding my soul. Thank you. I very much needed this.

@hintonhamilton1390 2 жыл бұрын

A heartfelt sharing of painting wisdom.Thank you

@Humanbeing-fv3yt 3 жыл бұрын

Love the way you teach, straight to the point,no jargon, very informative,you help me alot,Thank you.👍

@grainnegrau 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice - thank you! Your enthusiasm is contagious.

@lisakunish936 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I took the time to watch and listen to this lovely video to the very end. Wonderful advice, all of it! Well done! Thank you!!

@andreasmith2673 3 жыл бұрын

Love the last part about painting in your own personal style, what is true to who you are!

@bulawayo531002 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Absolutely on target. Clear. Essential. Motivating.

@ElectricLadyland87 2 жыл бұрын

I have been wanting to get in to oil painting for a long time. I finally have all the stuff, and your videos have been immensely helpful. Thank you!

@natalykenny2069 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Wonderful talk, as usual! Thank you so much Florent❤🙏

@nievesdereyes65 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most helpful advise I have ever heard!!!!! THANK YOUUUUUUUUUU

@christinaharrison4560 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous video! I’m wanting to learn to oil paint and just started watching videos on how to do it. This was so honest and encouraging. Thank you!

@mariannebalogh5689 Жыл бұрын

His tips are so useful. Florent’s descriptions are understandable and I plan to utilize them! Thanks for sharing and saving me a great deal of time. 🤗

@jeannehuman715 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful lesson! Not just for beginners!

@a1976a 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your honest and natural speaking .

@deannastomer7145 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Florentine’s, you summed up beautifully how to go with your natural character and flow. Love you! X

@khemetbey803 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your thoughts and sharing your experience

@drshilpibhadani2792 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! The last one is absolutely THE BEST!

@philsmith7398 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent summary and brilliantly expressed. Thanks Florent!

@cynthiadoyle3789 Жыл бұрын

Florent. You’re passion for oil painting is inspiring. I’ve bought everything I need and now I can’t wait to get started. Thank you so much 🙂

@marciakoford6245 Жыл бұрын

What a gift you’ve given me here with your wisdom. Thank you!

@Ruthle_1 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your inspiration and sharing of your learninig and self-evaluation with us!

@subversivelycross3320 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant information. Thank you for sharing.

@tavia3006 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind and honest advice! I’ve only done a handful of paintings quite a few years ago, but wanted to start again, and your advice left me feeling much more confident.

@tammyberk7896 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best video's I've found on You Tube...really so much common sense but not so common!! Thank you!

@renatobautista563 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I am so glad that I found this one.

@PJ_Ponders Жыл бұрын

Loved every single recommendation! Thank you so much brother!!!!

@smiley_crafts Жыл бұрын

I cannot express how much I appreciate learning from experienced people. Your personal experience, shared freely with your followers has saved me (and likely many others!) hours of mistakes and frustration. Thank you for making these informative, giving videos. You are amazing!

@Summerbird2024 2 жыл бұрын

Oh lordy, I've learned so much more in the last 1/2 hour than I have in a long time. Thank you so much. I started years ago with oils then went onto watercolour but have had a passion to start oils again. I'm going to give it my all this time. X

@elle325 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, this is a really wonderful list, particularly No.10. I’ve recently started a portrait oil painting class. I paint very realistically and have been frustrated that I’m not painting loose and impressionistically, like my classmates, as though I’m doing it wrong. I’m starting to understand that realistic is my happy place and to own it and stop looking at what everyone else is doing.