3 Techniques for Incredibly Realistic Portraits

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6 ай бұрын

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In this Portrait Painting tutorial Alex Tzavaras shows you how to paint realistic portraits using an Alla Prima oil painting technique. Alex demonstrates 3 portrait painting techniques that will instantly make your portrait paintings more lifelike.
Alex Tzavaras is a contemporary realist artist offering portrait painting and alla prima oil painting tutorials. Alex teaches the traditional painting techniques artists used to draw and paint from life up until the start of the 20th century.
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@ADI-bh3oi 5 ай бұрын

i almost freaked out when the reference photo blinked LMAO

@oyasumiio 5 ай бұрын

to summarize: 1. dont copy all the details, replicate texture 2. variate the colors within values 3. keep hard edges and accents to a minimum

@I-luv-sharks 3 ай бұрын

Man you're a legend

@Grimdarkened Ай бұрын

not to disrespect a creator, but its really helps to just list everything first then talk about it. Saved me some time :p

@Standbackforscience 5 ай бұрын

This is a lot better than many of the other painting tutorials I've seen because it clearly explains the thinking behind decisions, instead of just showing what to do.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad you think so.

@seandewell9319 5 ай бұрын

Seriously, this answered so many important questions for me. I left this video with a real excitement in what I learned. Usually a video leaves me asking how or why, which can be quite demoralising.

@jorgeo4483 5 ай бұрын

And therein lies the importance of language mastery in any teacher, this is the reason why few mathematics teachers are successful with their students. This boy not only paints perfectly, a very Spanish style by the way, it reminds me of Sorolla, but he gets to the point and with tremendous success when it comes to technique and that is why he is different from an amateur.

@user-ex3py1ki8n 4 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, it was my pain after paying for a course 😢 This is so much better!

@safegourd 4 ай бұрын

I thought the video of the model was a photograph so I jumped when he blinked LOL. Thank you so much for this video! I have been looking for something exactly like this - an oil painting demo that explains the “why” behind each choice. Excited to get back to my paints and apply the concepts you discussed.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Good luck with your painting.

@eoinobrien895 6 ай бұрын

That might just be the most useful ten minutes I've ever spent. So much really practical, and often counter-intuitive, advice. Thank you so much.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Wow! That's an amazing compliment. Thank You.

@eoinobrien895 6 ай бұрын

I'm just a beginner, and I've basically appointed you as my guru, I hope that's okay! I love your style, the liveliness in it, just how I'd love to be able to paint (though of course I'm sure that will change). Thank you.@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting

@svenfigenschou7345 6 ай бұрын

agree

@Gyllrexxar 6 ай бұрын

The first art video i watched without getting distracted

@jjmcguckin2658 8 күн бұрын

This actually made a massive difference in how I paint people, easily the best demo on portrait painting I've ever seen.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 7 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

@ryhlight 5 ай бұрын

I love how you actually explain why you do the things you do instead of just showing us what to do. It actually feels like im learning smthing and not just watching or copying someone drawing 👏👏

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful.

@maclanesmith8704 6 ай бұрын

I have watched countless videos like this and have never heard about several thing you mentioned. You didn't waste a second, never have I learned so many things about painting in only 10 minutes.

@philiphoweartistwriter272 6 ай бұрын

Very nice work, sensitive and realistic without pushing the form too much toward details. You are one of the few artists online who actually understand that you can add more color into skintones as long as the value of those strokes is in harmony with the surrounding area.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Philip!

@drawspaceX 4 ай бұрын

I doubt hes the only one as there is such an insane amount of highly skilled artists all over the place, he does do an amazing job at explaining everything though

@pianoatthirty 6 ай бұрын

"When we look at someone's eyes, we never focus on both eyes at the same time". Holy crap I never realized that! Thank you!

@hornjan8258 4 ай бұрын

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought: Oh, someone's painting Dostoyevsky.

@DirtyColorArt 6 ай бұрын

This is how a proper painting tutorial should be like! Great work, Alex! I really enjoyed this one and hope you will be back with many more amazing videos as soon as possible. Have a great day!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad you liked it.

@kristijanradovac43 5 ай бұрын

Im so high that I thought the guy in the corner was blinking…

@jadecale8845 20 күн бұрын

I’m vry high too

@eldreyte 20 күн бұрын

He was tho. It's not a photo

@MasterBetty69 19 күн бұрын

@@jadecale8845me too

@rachelharas 12 күн бұрын

😂😂😂 same

@meet-me-at-blue-diner 12 күн бұрын

Bc it is😭

@Rammingkillerwhale 5 ай бұрын

I am a self taught artist, I know most of these things! I figured them on my own before because they just FELT right, I knew I didn’t like edges for a reason! Artists do really figure it out themselves.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 5 ай бұрын

Yes they do, but IMO you'll learn much faster by studying artists of the past who have already figured this stuff out.

@motlba 6 ай бұрын

As always, wonderful demonstration. Thank you.

@kevinclarkson7036 6 ай бұрын

I have never seen such a stunning set of techniques condensed into a crisp video I will revisit this many times. Thank you.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Kevin! Please do.

@reedfish99 5 ай бұрын

Jesus that was probably the best video on painting I’ve ever watched, I’m not exaggerating here! Thank you! I shall definitely be watching more of your amazing videos :)

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.

@joannschoenleber813 6 ай бұрын

Wow!! Maestro you’re amazing!! Incredible tutorial as always!! Thanks Alex!!

@williambo5989 6 ай бұрын

great tutorial as usual. I will remember those key points. avoid hard edges but don't overdo the soft edges maybe 80 18 2

@SezCreate 6 ай бұрын

Amazing tips I had never heard before!!!!! These can be applied to so much

@nickcocks 6 ай бұрын

That felt like a semester of information that I need just as long to take it - well done!

@georgiapetropoulou6153 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant and excellent explanation as always.Thank you Alex!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Georgia!

@johnwest4097 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful work, Alex! Magnificent!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much John!

@thomasina1041 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant Alex as are all your videos. I particularly like the handling of the hair, both the beard and hairline. The interaction between soft and hard edges so well explained and shown by example. Superb session. Yes, I think it quite possibly was your best yet!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad you think so.

@mellong64 5 ай бұрын

No bs, just raw info. Priceless. Going to be studying and applying these tips for a long long time.

@patrickwalsh2361 6 ай бұрын

The best portrait demonstration I’ve ever seen! Just excellent!! Thanks

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Patrick, glad you liked it!

@chiricuttcomepapt5100 6 ай бұрын

It was a great pleasure to watch your process and to listen to the clear explanations. Thank you! I am sure many viewers also appreciate you showing the model throughout. I loved your Diego Velázquez comparison of his two pieces, going from rigid to magical.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you ert much!

@touisbetterthanpi Ай бұрын

Soooooo helpful. And thank you SO MUCH for showing your pallet over time

@joelcervantes6919 4 ай бұрын

Amazing work! Thank you for sharing your time & talent!

@susanwong6471 6 ай бұрын

Best advise ever, short and straight to the point! This is by far, the best oil painting Utube! Thank you so much!!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Susan!

@monicaalmeida6261 6 ай бұрын

Absolutly wonderful! Pricelessly useful!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Monica!

@qall84 3 ай бұрын

Such a humble yet masterful lesson. Thank you so much for sharing!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@andyquinn1125 6 ай бұрын

Superb lesson Alex. Thanks very much.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Andy!

@user-mk3lk1zn5i 6 ай бұрын

You werent joking when you said one of the best. More packed into this than most.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad you think so!

@Joekatbetances 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much , again your demonstration has been outstanding and very instructive.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you think so.

@sky2333 3 ай бұрын

You're a true master at work!

@MrLutens 6 ай бұрын

stunning work!!!

@rudykammermeier8227 6 ай бұрын

Excellent demonstration! Very informative. You nailed his likeness.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Rudy!

@MaryamPourabdolali-fn2qg 6 ай бұрын

Excellent, thank you for sharing 👌🙏

@miryamgarrote8330 Ай бұрын

I have watched this a second time and took notes. For me, you are the best portraiture teacher on KZfaq, I like your technique and your results the most. I have started painting the Juan de Pareja master copy. It's hard not to fall in love with his, and your painting.

@agnusdei8442 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your well-done presentation, great work.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

@maximosmanolis1219 6 ай бұрын

Perfect model and perfect painting! 🤘🏻

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Manolis!

@sketchartist1964 6 ай бұрын

An excellent demo. This is real alla prima painting!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@massidew5654 4 ай бұрын

Thank you.by far the best lesson ever

@clockworkninja884 3 ай бұрын

This is exactly the kind of tutorial series I've been looking for.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 3 ай бұрын

Great! I'm glad my videos are helpful.

@IvanaINart 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. From the thousand of people who give instructions here. You are the man with best knowledge I saw on the internet. Thank you from all of us, who dont have enough money to pay a masterclases.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! That is exactly why I started this channel.

@sajidis5816 6 ай бұрын

Great Lesson. Thank you so much!

@KashiGirl911 6 ай бұрын

that might be the most valuable art lessons I've watched. well done.. and thank you1

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you ver much! Glad you enjoyed it.

@bbgirlb 2 ай бұрын

Oh man you are heaven sent for giving all of this information for free. Thank you!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Glad it was helpful.

@titmusspaultpaul5 5 ай бұрын

Wow, great painting. Love your style and appreciate the tips you've given..... cheers.

@Osbernes 4 ай бұрын

thank you so much for this video, i dont work with oil paints or even focus on big realism, but i feel like the tips in this video are universal and can be applied in many ways. very insightful!

@baptistepayendessinphoto 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing these great advices.

@ahlamhoms796 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful and useful effort. I find in watching you the answers I need to practice drawing more professionally❤❤ it's ahlam from Syria ❤

@japantiess9629 Ай бұрын

just splendid! that tip about the eyes was such a wonderful insight ive never thought of before. thank you for this ! definitely an eye catching portrait, the model did great too!

@stephenspiteri_zunkus 6 ай бұрын

Thanks again. Lovely demo.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful.

@dancharlesc 6 ай бұрын

this is very informative, thank you for being clear and direct. helped out a lot in digesting new or refreshing information.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Glad it was helpful.

@annekulikova 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your stunning videos! I'm really glad I discovered your channel, you're one of the most great teachers I know!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Anne! I'm glad you've found my channel.

@andrianisoekarnoart 4 ай бұрын

you are such a great teacher alex 😊 really love how you explain everything in a simple way and easy to understand, the painting is great, I love your channel, I learned a lot! thank you 😊

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@MasterTattooing 6 ай бұрын

Very nice sir! The skill of using different techniques to get the right amount of detail.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@soumyajitchoudhury9641 6 ай бұрын

U are one of the best art instructor in youtube. love how the way u explain. thank u so much from India

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@davidn2663 6 ай бұрын

incredible work!!!!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you David!

@js-di6ql 5 ай бұрын

i wish i could like this 1000 times! excellent tips! cheers!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Toto69584 6 ай бұрын

Definitely one of your best 👏

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you think so.

@esamn7gd466 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Alex .❤

@TheLevarileka 6 ай бұрын

This video was great Alex!

@finch45lear 2 ай бұрын

Diego and John S.S. Are my favorite portrait artists. (I love Holbein too). Watching you paint is like watching those two masters apply paint in person. It’s quite amazing and therapeutic. Your videos are so positive and uplifting in general . Thank you so very much.

@DayByeDayChristine 5 ай бұрын

So much useful information in this short video!!!!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@janedoe5229 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining as you go. I watch many demo videos and I have to guess what they are doing and why. Your explaining helps tremendously.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Jane!

@Osowebproductions 3 ай бұрын

The best explanation I have ever seen! THANK YOU

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@luisfernandez-izquierdo502 6 ай бұрын

excellent demo, thank you!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Luis!

@eyeshowyou 3 ай бұрын

SARGENTS way! Great technique. Love how you teach us

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@AVOWIRENEWS 3 ай бұрын

Wow, a video on "3 Techniques for Incredibly Realistic Portraits" sounds fascinating! Portraiture has such a rich history in the art world, and it's always amazing to see how artists continue to innovate and refine their techniques. Realistic portraits have this unique way of capturing not just the physical likeness but also the essence of a person. It's a skill that requires a lot of patience and attention to detail. Whether you're an aspiring artist or just someone who appreciates good art, there's always something new to learn in this field. The journey of mastering portrait art is truly an inspiring one!

@brucekalter4206 6 ай бұрын

Very informational and well presented. Thank you!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Bruce! Glad you liked it.

@samiam7 2 ай бұрын

Pure magic. Great tips here

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sketchista 5 ай бұрын

This is fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing, it was extremely helpful!!!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful.

@alexfitchcreates 4 ай бұрын

This is amazing!

@samking4179 4 ай бұрын

this is soooooooo good! ---- amazing tutorial! nice and fast without any extraneous bs. thanks!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Sam! Glad you liked it.

@saharhomaeifar8857 17 күн бұрын

very helpful... thank you so much😍

@TaiwanPhotonicsSociety 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! This was very useful!

@jonroads8281 6 ай бұрын

Amazing piece and great, great video, so much useful information!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Jon!

@katemccarthy2463 6 ай бұрын

Amazing thank you

@peterparkinson7952 2 ай бұрын

Just brilliant advice, thank you! ❤

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Peter!

@yashthorat69 5 ай бұрын

Bru the subject just blinking scared the shit out of me

@noisemaxsf 2 ай бұрын

Amazing!!!!

@veronicapagelaflin 6 ай бұрын

I'm grateful this is amazing

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Veronica!

@hanhvuong8898 4 ай бұрын

What a beautiful protrait.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@armarat7419 5 ай бұрын

This is a great one for sure! Well done, sir!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@SECRETGRAVlTY 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! This video was so helpful, I can’t thank you or emphasize it enough!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 3 ай бұрын

Thank you too! Glad you think so.

@PappuDas-fq1ll 6 ай бұрын

I Watching To This Channel Since 2019 .Many Things i Learned From this Brilliant Channel .

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your continued support!

@izis46066 2 ай бұрын

amazing!

@plazmica0323 5 ай бұрын

instead of someone talking to camera and me skipping half the video i rewatch it several times because its good to see and learn something new

@dee-xh5ry 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing

@markh7523 6 ай бұрын

YES Alex it IS a very valuable video, I got a lot of new info from it , thanks

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Mark! Glad it was helpful

@SanelJusic 4 ай бұрын

Master class.

@candyissweet5368 6 ай бұрын

thank u for this video its incredible! especially ur amazing commentary its really helpful and i learned a lot watching it!!!! thank u ! ❤❤❤❤❤

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad it was helpful.

@user-sk3zb2id1v 6 ай бұрын

How amazing, thanks very very much, this is an eye opener

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you think so.

@ReventiX 6 ай бұрын

Speechless...

@stookybill9508 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant dude, great lesson, great work.

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@AI-xs4fp 3 ай бұрын

Magic. 🤩

@mariareginarosaria8927 5 ай бұрын

Wow! Enjoyed this video! Thank you!

@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting 5 ай бұрын

Thank you maria! Glad you enjoyed it.