A simple way to make shadows in a portrait. By ben lustenhouwer

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Күн бұрын

Portrait painting in oil paint. A basic approach to make believable shadows. Easy to understand and apply. For beginners or intermediate painters.
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See also a countless number of tips and tricks on portrait painting and a free E-book "Hundred Portraits": www.paintingportraittips.com
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@JVPaints 4 жыл бұрын

Your teaching skill in painting is a gift to the young artists.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Always nice to hear!

@user-fu6wb3so7u 4 жыл бұрын

and inspiration to budding artists...

@yerimimyloves9128 Жыл бұрын

@@lustenhouwer sir thank you so much i am now studying how to paint and u help me a lot

@Sairozpaint 4 ай бұрын

Thank you❤

@ValerieBrooks-xc2es 3 ай бұрын

And to this older artist!😊

@SheilaghRiordan 4 жыл бұрын

Pearls. Absolute pearls of wisdom: “Will power and energy sometimes are enemies.” “The simpler the display, the more powerful the impression.”

@dmonteiroarte 4 жыл бұрын

Yessss,,, that´s all truth...

@user-fu6wb3so7u 4 жыл бұрын

Very precisely said...

@chilee1668 3 жыл бұрын

郭文贵

@slewp 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve learned so much from these videos. Also have drooled so much throughout so many of these videos. I love you Ben

@rtechno100 4 жыл бұрын

thats funny, i was thinking about you watching this video.. then there you are. lol

@slewp 4 жыл бұрын

rdubs love me some good painting videos

@MrRantelo 4 жыл бұрын

I love to see you here. Never stop being humble. It's great of you :)

@satoshibitcoinsaki6532 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos too!!

@ErnestoAbache 7 күн бұрын

A master painter, a master teacher!

@lustenhouwer 6 күн бұрын

Thank you

@lcarolc03 4 жыл бұрын

You are the only artist I watch on KZfaq. I’ve recommended your videos to all my Oil Pastel Artist group members. The way you emphasize simplifying the details , the planes , the colors is priceless. I write down all your words of wisdom and save them. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing wisdom.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carol. I am glad it is helpful.

@mariangelaanastassova7343 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Master! I am so happy I stumbled on this precious video by pure accident! All my Admiration!!!

@zitaszeremeta4285 2 жыл бұрын

love this!!!

@escoriums 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!!

@raymondpiper8294 4 жыл бұрын

A masterful and painterly rendering, as you moved through the facial tones , I swear she came to life and moved a bit , anyone else see that?

@lana2615 4 жыл бұрын

Спасибо,что не жадничаете и делитесь своими знаниями!

@tylerb5664 4 жыл бұрын

Wow captivating

@whiterobin01 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Wonderful instructive tips!

@user-uv6ns8ui8c 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this! Your detailed comments help me tremendously!

@lustenhouwer 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome

@everelusivekudos 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. The tutorial, the music, the advice.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@asifikbal4242 4 жыл бұрын

great great great 🖌🖌🖌

@sniperwipers 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully painted.

@janet4900 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being so thoughtful and teaching this. It is so helpful. I'm taking notes. This is what a portrait painter really needs to know. You are the best.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Janet.

@mogalcat3091 4 жыл бұрын

This is pure magic. I love your approach and your simple and calm explanations!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@zeynepjassim3026 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you draw and express the painting

@tnarch 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, your turorials and explainations are wonderful

@jamespatrick1548 4 жыл бұрын

I love this man's work! So simple and beautiful.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@chrismoss3330 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ben, You're an inspiration.👍

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@Brightsupernova 17 күн бұрын

Thank you for these lessons. Invaluable information. Also, the music is absolutely incredible. I’m a professional violinist by trade, and am enjoying this beautiful work on all levels!

@lustenhouwer 15 күн бұрын

So nice to hear. Thank you

@hanhvuong8898 6 ай бұрын

Awesome!😁

@sasa_candyy 4 жыл бұрын

You are a truly amazing and knowledgeable artist! Love your videos in every way especially your wisdom to see and overcome artist’s block. Stay safe and can’t wait to see your future update! ❤️

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@vivotsolie 4 жыл бұрын

Besides the wonderful painting and instructions, beautiful background music too.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@vittoriospadanuda7588 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ben, it was beautiful!

@lustenhouwer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vittorio

@yegonizer 4 жыл бұрын

The GOAT.. many years ago I watched one of your video and it changed my painting career

@peterwilliamson4296 4 жыл бұрын

Today I am starting a portrait having done a lot of them over the year and a half that I have been painting. This video is exactly what I needed as I have had a sense I am overdoing some of them. Thanks so much Ben for sharing your experience about that tendency. I will keep coming back to this clip and also explore your other offerings.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure. Keep painting.

@artistglyn 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben, another great video packed with inspiring information. I've been a professional artist for over 20 years and find your style of work and sensible informative videos a joy to watch. I lived in Holland for 3 years and I recognise your neat, methodical approach as part of your DNA ! Lovely work.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@normajeanchartrand8688 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing loved your style

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@ayaansary7853 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for all this free info and your time this is so useful

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear. thank you Aya

@artsculpture1024 4 жыл бұрын

I am just practicing fine art painting, so much to learn. Nice to have the time to study and explore. Great video, thanks.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@LizMcNamara47 4 жыл бұрын

You are a master! Beautiful guitar music too!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@dejewa 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to have found you! Such a great teacher you are. Thank you so much.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@yagmursertdemir301 5 күн бұрын

This is the most helpful tutorial i've ever seen. Thank you for your effort

@lustenhouwer 21 сағат бұрын

you are welcome

@taleofawhale6964 4 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring indeed! Maybe I eventually imrpove my portrait painting by learning such a good teacher

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@eitanshishkoff2751 4 жыл бұрын

Ben, I SO appreciate that you are posting these short instructional videos. Thank you so very much.Connie from Israel

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@marcelacastillo2580 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!

@melissalefebvre3476 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ryanbigwood 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Ben, I never comment on KZfaq videos but I must say thank you. The amount of knowledge you pack into these videos is astounding and is inspiring me to try and take my painting to another level. I normally work from photos and so your advice on what to take and what to reject is priceless. I think any artist will smile at your advice to take a break - so many paintings damaged because of over concentration.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@sharit7970 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your process, talent, insight and skill...loved the music also!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure.

@ginacusack5685 4 жыл бұрын

So beautiful Ben 👏👏

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@MoistCheeto 4 жыл бұрын

stunning

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@jopetersen542 4 жыл бұрын

Thus us only your second video I have watched and the emotion I feel as I watch them come to life is amazing. The explanations are so simple and easy to understand. I am guilty of trying to put to much detail in my paintings. Thank you so much. Now. On to watch another.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@meerabakshi2676 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben, I learned much finer points here. Your suggestion of not going into too much of details in a portrait while working from a photo, makes sense, but hard for me what details to overlook and what to incorporate. I would love to try out different styles to get more depth in my portraits. Thanks.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@peterowoeye-wise8987 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for showing us your painting skills and even letting us to your color pallet. I love watching your painting videos and applying what I learn from you to my paintings. You're awesome!! 👌

@lustenhouwer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter

@kerrychristopolus5267 Жыл бұрын

Love your insights

@lustenhouwer Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@PonderingPoems 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ben. I feel I have reached a point in my art studies where my eye is pretty well trained and these extra insights you are freely giving are most appreciated. I still realize how much I need to learn and it's also exciting that the knowledge we desire is infinite and can never be reached unless we lived a thousand lifetimes. So I'll just do my best in this one. Stay safe. Warms and cools😱🤣

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@alfonsohernandez2111 4 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias, Maestro, por compartir estas preciosas lecciones sobre el oficio de pintar. El talento innato se malgasta frecuentemente sin la práctica y el ejercicio continuado y el estudio razonado de la técnica pictórica. Has hecho con estos breves videos simples y accesibles unos conocimientos que han llevado una vida adquirir. Muy generoso por tu parte. Un saludo desde Granada!!!!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias Alfonso

@mariosergiofreitas1126 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this precious tips! I'm a fan of your work!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@carlosramos-qw3qh 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely mesmerizing.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@patrickwelch3274 4 жыл бұрын

very timely. I just finished a painting where her shadows were a value of 5 or 6. As i painted the cool side her shadow value was wrong value. I then started in with the old trying to make her exactly like her likeness. I measured and remeasured and still . Then i said this is a painting not a photograph. Thank you , i think since i must have a tough time paying attention i will need to play your video before painting someone with a darker shadow. Another video with so many key points. Less is more less is more !!

@birdsiview6845 4 жыл бұрын

When you softened her left cheek, that’s the moment for me when it really came together, and couple little touches around her eye and the crease in her smile and the highlight on her nose, the greenish brown background with pinkish highlights on her face, and especially the more blueish background in front of her face is brilliant!

@alfredlester161 3 жыл бұрын

@mikejones-go8vz 4 жыл бұрын

Great that we can see the palette as well, thanks

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Of course!!

@Mr.Nobody85 Жыл бұрын

The summary is great. Thanks for those words.

@lustenhouwer Жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@karynhitchman2498 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos...such a calm, friendly voice, and very, very good info and skills. Has helped me a lot. ❤

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@angustimmons729 4 жыл бұрын

How timely! I've been struggling with a self portrait I've been doing while in pandemic lock-down, I will definitely be trying this, with no ivory black in the shadows. Thanks for the great video!

@friedricengravy6646 4 жыл бұрын

Angus Timmons If u need a shadow to look more transparent, glaze something warm such as yellow or orange or a brown containing either. Its amazing....immediately the solid heavy stone feel of a dark mark becomes a shadow u can look into & through. Especially on skin. ✌🏻

@angustimmons729 4 жыл бұрын

@@friedricengravy6646 I'll give this a try too on an older portrait that never felt right in the shadows. Thanks!

@mischabe3 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your teachings. They are so valuable. Thank you.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@zewnatury2010 3 жыл бұрын

I love to watch your videos and your wise tips on how to paint.

@lustenhouwer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@md.zahedparvez6545 4 жыл бұрын

Sir, I almost watch all of your tutorial. Easy analysis of sophisticated fact is fantastic when i watch you. thank you very much sir. stay safe....love from Bangladesh ♥

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

stay safe!

@SamirAbadeer 4 жыл бұрын

Good understanding makes you excel in painting : you use your mind to paint and this is the great Tutorial . Thank You

@felipegenuinodeoliveira 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the amazing videos. They are helping me a lot to learn painting. Greetings from Brazil. Stay well! Beware!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

@skysky9115 2 жыл бұрын

Love your painting and your palate....great class ! Thank you !

@lustenhouwer 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@IFRSKIES 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and instructions Ben. Thanks and you stay safe too!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@davirosa 4 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely painting Ben. Congratulations!! Thank you for the great tutorial - I like the tip - if I´m strugling with a brown hue, work it towards red or greenish tint... :D Great! Also I´ll keep in mind to mix the lights and shadows separately to avoid to make milky shadows. Thank you and hugs from Brazil!!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@alexio924 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much well I have just finished seeing one of the most instructive videos on the complexion and on the issue hot / cold lights cold / warm shadows which is a topic not easy to understand (at least for me) I wait for your next video on the topic..for now thanks thanks thanks..you are an excellent teacher!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sonyas7198 2 жыл бұрын

Ben, you're not only an art educator but also a poet. Thank you for your demo and advice!

@lustenhouwer 2 жыл бұрын

Too much honor . Thank you.

@ShelliMansfeld 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you - you are an inspiration and you paint so softly.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@savingsusanna 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, Thank you so much for this great tutorial. Simplifying what many of us tend to make overly complex helps so much with the 'flow' of making paintings. I must say the idea of 'Phoning your mother in law' to take a break maybe pushing things too far! Haha... Thanks again and stay safe yourself. :)

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@estusdrinker 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding work!

@lustenhouwer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@katiakrebs8931 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! just a word "Excellent"! THANK YOU Ben!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@robertgreen3702 4 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic lesson from a real master. Thank you!!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

@sagitarius4518 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this teaching Sir 💟🦉

@AliyaAzzahra 4 жыл бұрын

thank you mr Ben!

@lustenhouwer 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Aliya

@JayDee-po5bc 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating & relaxing to watch at the same time. I love the way you hold the brush.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@michaelmcewan432 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work and tutorial

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@joaquimteixeira2897 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Congratulations.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@zeynepjassim3026 2 жыл бұрын

The way you mix colors is simple and wonderful

@lustenhouwer 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear

@judihopewell2499 Жыл бұрын

It is so kind of you to do this instruction to aspiring portrait artists and you demystify things very well

@lustenhouwer Жыл бұрын

I am glad you liked it.

@gazric 4 жыл бұрын

Your style, voice, and the music...are perfect!...thank you

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@josiahbayne5245 Жыл бұрын

You kind sir, are a gem. Thanks for sharing.

@lustenhouwer Жыл бұрын

thank you

@DushiQueen2424 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I was very uplifting! Including every world you said!! 💓

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

@cristinasalesluis3075 4 жыл бұрын

You really bring life to your portraits Ben Lustenhower! They are all so loose and effective, so masterly painted! Thank you for sharing your precious Art with us! Stay safe!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@oliviertovar9395 4 жыл бұрын

I addore the passion and real wisdom of this painter!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@missynic7971 3 жыл бұрын

Just discovered these videos. Ben, you are great! These are soooo helpful. Thank you x

@lustenhouwer 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@schatzieme2 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video demo. Very nice portrait! Thanks

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@michaeljamesannis1751 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how you simplify, the best part of a good teacher. Thank you Ben

@lustenhouwer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Willow_Arnold 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, Thank you for taking the time to teach us your wisdom. I genuinely appreciate it and it really does improve my skills. Thanks

@lustenhouwer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel

@anca5480 Жыл бұрын

Such a great master! 💜Thank you so much! 🙏

@lustenhouwer Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Anca

@BarbrajoanOriginals 4 жыл бұрын

Again , you are an amazing painter. I’m so glad I came upon your videos. So now I’ll be binge watching for the rest of the weekend. Your ability to create the portrait with small strokes of paint placed just right is what takes my breath away. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am glad it is helpful

@reinormello7371 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

@lustenhouwer 8 ай бұрын

it is my pleasure

@saradisondhya3053 2 жыл бұрын

Your advice work as wonders, thankyou so much..

@lustenhouwer 2 жыл бұрын

So nice to hear

@NiloCB 4 жыл бұрын

Man, you're great!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

nice to hear

@59jaguar Жыл бұрын

Perfect video for understanding shadows . Thanks Ben ! Very inspiring

@lustenhouwer Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@vanessajmcintosh 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this wonderful video tutorial, it is very helpful and inspiring, not only a beautiful portrait!

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@hornseaartsociety5754 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video as always Ben. Thanks ever so much for sharing it with us. Stay safe.

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@evandegenfelder4554 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you. Beautiful painting, and couldn't be more timely for me. I'm beginning a portrait of a young boy outside in bright sunlight and I've just gotten some great reminders about shadows. I'm SO glad I stumbled onto your channel!!

@lustenhouwer 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear Evan

@lisengel2498 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your beautifull palet and the inspiration of showing how you block in the shadow areas and the beautifull contrast of cold and warm colors in a portrait. Very beautifull and very inspiring

@lustenhouwer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.