What Is Underpainting?! You HAVE To Try This!

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10 ай бұрын

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@mentalmadness5402 10 ай бұрын

Underpainting is cool. It encompasses a lot of things not just what he was doing. Anytime you do painting underneath dernith and then paint on top of it, it is an underpainting. My favorite way to use this technique is to put yellow down. When I paint over the yellow it makes the whole painting luminescent. So cool. Try it out!

@ladyflimflam 10 ай бұрын

Yep, my botanicals almost always start with benz yellow for this effect.

@margiepoulos1028 10 ай бұрын

Like you're idea.

@artbysolar-theresa 10 ай бұрын

I usually put yellow under all red to make it more vibrant too.

@darlenecolvin8401 9 ай бұрын

Shadows are rarely brown. They are a darker tone of the item's color and/or reflection of the local color.

@priscillawarren9979 9 ай бұрын

Very cool.

@denniskinch6267 9 ай бұрын

I studied all of what you're saying in Art school. You said it correctly when you said, "I could do this all day." That's the answer. Doing it all day is how you get past the awkward feelings and muddiness, etc. I also recommend painting from Nature or plenne aire. Once I started doing this and learning more and more about color theories, I started getting better and better at it and my paintings started to look like what Nature was doing with light and shadows and colors. I love your attitude and enthusiasm. I'm in my 70's now and still love it as much as I did when I was 5! And I'm still learning new things!

@dannydrwing 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the shout out! Underpainting can definitely be a little hit or miss. Sometimes it just seems to muddy things for me, other times it seems to work well. Probably something to do with complementary/analogous colors, but it's worth testing out! 🙂

@dannydrwing 10 ай бұрын

Also, what I’ve been learning is that the underpainting is less about the complementary colors, and more about the color of light radiating from the sky (blue) that often tint the shadows. Interesting stuff!!

@tavenchristensen3157 10 ай бұрын

@@dannydrwing Ahhhhh…. Yes, it’s super interesting! I’m going to check out some of your paintings to see the difference. Later

@kristahall136 9 ай бұрын

Check out @colornerd he has several videos that will BLOW your mind about color theory! Heading over to watch your vid now 😊

@rosemarycodron2634 9 ай бұрын

I like it. Definitely looks more realistic

@cherylamato8321 9 ай бұрын

I found your IG!

@cm_watercolours 10 ай бұрын

I picture the top pumpkin used in a fun way, with Halloween decor and props, whereas I see the underpainted pumpkin in a more fall scene, like with fall flowers and a rocking chair on a porch lol. Both are amazing!

@gwensimmons_gigi1629 9 ай бұрын

So true Emma, the under painted pumpkin with blue looks more realistic, but both painting are cool!! … wow… thank you for sharing!🎉❤🙏🏾💜✨

@colleenmcchesney1482 10 ай бұрын

I really love both of them but the blue under painting gives more depth & dimension to the pumpkin. Very interesting concept & technique. Thanks for sharing this with us!

@user-kf4sq4do8w 10 ай бұрын

Yes i think the one with the blue underpainting does look more realistic, i like them both though. Thanks for sharing this, I’m definitely going to try this

@patriciaheale6130 10 ай бұрын

Think it is better with the under painting. I am impressed

@monicaholmes2741 9 ай бұрын

I would love to see a full composition done with this technique. I'm new to painting and wonder if you'd have to use this technique throughout your painting or would the two styles compliment each other? 🤔

@KellyWatts1302 10 ай бұрын

The blue underpainting one looks so real compared to the other one.

@genasannicolas 10 ай бұрын

I love both pumpkins, but you’re right, it’s a stylistic choice. I prefer the under painted one, but that’s because I think pumpkins = muted & earthy. I really liked the “grittiness” of the ultramarine blue. It would be a fun experiment to try underpainting with different blues and oranges! First, I need to learn how to paint a pumpkin.

@pibarrante6901 10 ай бұрын

Cute.

@Anikanoteven 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been dabbling at a Domestika course on watercolor portraits . Her work is stunning and she always starts with a blue layer before she works in the skin tones.

@Molly.Peppers 10 ай бұрын

I like both pumpkins. As to which one is best may depend on the context in which they are placed. In other words, the use of either one depends on the background, other items, focal point, use of light etc.

@OneHope4Heaven 10 ай бұрын

I personally like the brighter orange pumpkin on the top. If you were painting one of those grayish-green Jarrahdale pumpkins, I think it'd work (for me, anyway). I just like very bright and happy pumpkins - especially like the Cinderella pumpkins (a bright orangish-red).

@racheldunbar3311 10 ай бұрын

I use underpainting a lot when I work with gouache or acrylic. It really helps to set values for shadows and lights. I think it really gives depth to the entire picture.

@jenna2431 10 ай бұрын

Underpainting is actually putting in your values. Values are key to your painting, and is the most overlooked.

@debbieprice3020 8 ай бұрын

I love the idea of painting a small pile of pumpkins in both ways. I like the variety in a painting with angles, lighting, etc.

@vickiwilcox133 9 ай бұрын

I agree, the pumpkin with the blue background looks more realistic. That’s a very cool technique.

@tinastreet6658 10 ай бұрын

Love the complimentary underpainting. Has a rustic charm. Thanks for sharing.

@user-xp8im1zl8k 9 ай бұрын

I find the blue under painting gives the pumpkin appealing depth and an artistic look.

@mandygee9972 10 ай бұрын

Both versions are gorgeous 🎃🎃 but the under painted one does look a little more realistic I think but for my personal taste I would paint your version 🥰

@mindsQuill 10 ай бұрын

This is very interesting from the perspective of cognitive science that you did the painting side by side. The thing is our brain looks for patterns and performs patterns. But it does not like or is comfortable with the aesthetics of patterns. When you use premixed colours, everything is consistent and hence the entire painting has the same pattern. In case of an underpainting, the entire painting does not have the same depth or the same colour or the same hue which is why people like it so much. And it is more realistic because in nature, colour, hue, depth etc. vary even on a single object.

@bmikula1861 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic review. Thank you.

@cherylamato8321 9 ай бұрын

I love it that the teacher is learning! Thank you for all you do!

@rosemariecooke9616 10 ай бұрын

Emma your pumpkins have beautiful shape. My vote is your usual style! Thank you!

@KellyWatts1302 10 ай бұрын

As a pastelist I work from dark to light and wondered how watercolour could be so different. This is interesting to see.

@joseynoyb9467 9 ай бұрын

My understanding is because watercolor is transparent and pastel is not.

@alma-wi 9 ай бұрын

it's a com'letely different medium

@leahdavis9434 9 ай бұрын

The light pigments don't layer like that, they're completely different than oil based pigments.

@KellyWatts1302 9 ай бұрын

@@joseynoyb9467 that makes a lot of sense to me

@KellyWatts1302 9 ай бұрын

@@alma-wi true that

@ritademetzer807 10 ай бұрын

I like the blue/orange pumpkin better. Thanks so much for this lesson.

@PatriciaGodboutArt 10 ай бұрын

I prefer the under painting approach, that is the way I was first taught but then I went for the😮 more modern direct approach. I think the under painting makes a more complex, sophisticated work. As the French say A chacon a son gout - to each his own taste!

@dianaaiello588 9 ай бұрын

I love both ❤. The blue pumpkin has a vintage look ❤❤❤

@kjmav10135 10 ай бұрын

I’ve done underpainting with acrylics, but for some reason, never thought about doing it with watercolor. I’m pretty new to watercolor. So, I’mma give this a try! thanks! I think they both look pretty realistic. Top one looks like a pumpkin in the noonday sun. The underpainted one looks more like a pumpkin in the shadows of a porch. And, you’re right, the bottom one didn’t get the white highlight that the top one has. Both are terrific!

@sandranix9615 9 ай бұрын

The "blue" punctuate the form of the pumpkin. I like it😊

@johannahunter690 9 ай бұрын

Love the blue under tone especially after you brightened it up with a third layer of orange.

@hardybeverly 9 ай бұрын

Love what you did with the blue underneith. Suggestion; you really don’t need to talk constantly, it’s soothing to just watch you paint!😊

@susanhunter8272 9 ай бұрын

I like them both. The underpainting looks more natural but the top pops!! Thanks for sharing!!!

@mariiris1403 10 ай бұрын

It's also very important to not forget the innate colour in the shadow. The blue is there to make the colour darker, but the orange should be there too.

@catherinenash278 10 ай бұрын

Oh yes the blue under painting makes a more exciting effect. Definitely worth it.

@1wholovestrees 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant! It brings out the depth of the pumpkin curves.

@patdurand665 2 ай бұрын

I love it will try with my grouche

@terreshanahan-dunivan9653 10 ай бұрын

I love them both, but the blue looks more realistic for sure!💖

@lynnephelps2370 9 ай бұрын

What you are doing with the blue is called a grisaille. It is when you do a value study as an underpainting. When I learned portraiture, we usually used green for olive skin times or blue for fair to ruddy tones. An old masters technique for sure!

@cherylj.harris4967 10 ай бұрын

Good evening Emma. I tried this technique this afternoon. Wow! So happy with the results. I also tried the banana and apple. I’m hooked!

@janemclean4048 10 ай бұрын

I think the underpainting makes your pumpkin more realistic. I am going to try that. Thank you!

@elsaortmann5168 10 ай бұрын

I love both of them . Thanks for share !

@annipetratos9401 10 ай бұрын

Thankyou for introducing me to this technique 😊 I've painted some melons, an apple and now a pomegranate and I LOVE the effect

@anusarawright 10 ай бұрын

Wow!my eyes automatically gravitate to the underpainting pumpkin. Can’t wait to try this method out. I also saw the video from Danny drawing on insta and got inspired to try underpainting as well. Thanks for sharing!

@anitalota 9 ай бұрын

I love both of them, but the blue one looks more real, solid. Especially when you finished it with the yellow 😊

@mariek.2290 9 ай бұрын

Love the blue undertones!

@joynilsen8812 9 ай бұрын

I love them both actually. They actually compliment each other nicely. I will be trying this.

@elaineg60 10 ай бұрын

I’ve done under painting in both my traditional Chinese painting as well as my “fusion” paintings..MOST Have been, for example, a bright Cad yellow, then a transparent red, orange or magenta..OR in landscapes, blues and greens, or ink first and often a more opaque blue or green over the ink. My tutor manages to do it so that it looks as if the mountains in the distance are almost glowing blue, green or blue-green…I haven’t mastered that one yet (but if you saw my fridge right now..I’m TRYING 😂. My landlord walked in a few days ago..”oh! You’re working on our Christmas painting? Wait…what?” As he tilts his head in every direction trying to figure out what these 6-7 partial paintings are supposed to be “they aren’t flowers?” 😂🤷🏼‍♀️) One day….😁

@marastar208 9 ай бұрын

It definitely added more depth and created a rich image. I using it would depend heavily on your mood. For example, the pumpkin at the top might be sitting in a bright harvest scene or on a table with yellow flowers. The one at the bottom has a pumpkin patch feel or is surrounded by leaves and vines on the ground. Undertone really helps a lot in creating a mood.

@livingcreatively1 9 ай бұрын

The blue gives it a more rustic look. I like it. This is my first video I have watched of your channel. I subscribed because of how descriptive you are being. You are explaining everything you are doing. For someone just learning I need that info. Dipping you brush in the water, leaving it wet, or drying it off, its very important for a beginner. Thank you so much.😊

@yvonnejrichards 10 ай бұрын

I love it, looks more realistic and has more depth.

@dee-ellencook763 10 ай бұрын

Love the new technique! It looks so....professional!

@d.cmiller4158 9 ай бұрын

First time visiting and now subscriber😊 I grow pumpkins and adding the blue really make it amazing, very realistic😊 Thank you

@paulahalliburtin7811 10 ай бұрын

I love both techniques. Thank you, so much, you are a fabulous teacher!

@rachellewilkens6846 10 ай бұрын

This was awesome! Thank you for demonstrating ❤

@Santanajust 10 ай бұрын

the blue underpainted one reminds me of like vntage post cards and that look, I like it and look forward to trying iit

@adelefuselier7934 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, this gives many many ideas to ponder. I liked the underpainting on all of your paintings here.

@kristinecallahan6116 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting. I will play with the technique. I think it's all in what you are going for in a painting. Thanks for sharing!

@iangorner 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I’m having a lot of fun trying watercolour for the first time. I like under painting to create a glow.

@Bynna27 9 ай бұрын

Looks great Emma. More realistic…and subtle. Love it.🙂❤️

@cghennig4380 10 ай бұрын

That was so interesting. I just need to learn how to paint a pumpkin first. I love the bright one for fall. Pumpkins are really vibrant for the most part here in Ontario.

@tinahaas8457 10 ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching this so much, loved the comparison paintings and how you showed the versatility of the watercolors. It’s amazing medium and so fun to watch you learn while you teach. That too is pretty amazing. Can’t wait to try this too.

@barbaradockins2506 10 ай бұрын

I really like it. It gives it a whole different look.

@TerryMcGearyScotland 9 ай бұрын

Super! I use underpainting just as a coat over the whole paper/canvas at the start after the sketch. My last ship in a storm was overpainted (water soluble oils) onto a magenta background a some of the magenta was left effectively at the finish in the troubled sky. But I haven’t used it as you have- yet! I like it! It gives your pumpkin a more old master, still life look to my eye. Impressive and definitely worth a shot in my watercolours too. Thanks for the demo! Regards from Scotland.

@christinedippel6340 9 ай бұрын

Thank you ! The underpainting really does make a difference. Looks very good.

@debbiemahan6108 10 ай бұрын

I was thinking the underpainted pumpkin looks more realisitc....and you were saying those same words right when I thought it! I am going to try it today. Thank-you for showing this Emma

@helanna9843 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Emma. I love painting pumpkins as well and my biggest challenge is getting shadows that don't make the flesh of the pumpkin look like it is rotting. I think it's an orange challenge.

@sdc9572 10 ай бұрын

I like both. It all depends on what kind of mood you want to present to your viewers

@SpaceBullies 10 ай бұрын

Underpainting for oils is to give yourself a value roadmap. It’s new for me in watercolors too.

@Jude628 10 ай бұрын

I really like both - it would just depend on my mood. Will definitely try the underpainting - thanks for the inspiration!

@EdieHomes 9 ай бұрын

I agree that it adds a depth and the underpainting gives it more of a reality coloring.

@pshandwring 9 ай бұрын

I love it and it truly is much more r 22:36 ealistic. It is so much fun to recreate an older style to bring forward newer and better ideas for today's appeal. It really is a personal preference!!!!!!

@Kb1901kb_kris 10 ай бұрын

I like both. I like the final of under painting

@franrico4176 10 ай бұрын

Love the underpainted pumpkin, Im looking forward to trying it.

@pattimintun5984 10 ай бұрын

I’ll definitely try this..thanks for sharing! I prefer the blue…

@DS40764 10 ай бұрын

I like the de-saturated look to it. More soft and painterly. Well, I believe orange needs some toning down.

@kiriki737 9 ай бұрын

You´re an amazing Painter. Love your works !!!

@user-hy9gy9we3e 9 ай бұрын

Interesting process. It turned out beautifully.

@michelesullivan5156 10 ай бұрын

Love both techniques. Thanks for sharing.

@annetaylor9625 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I've heard about underpainting, but you have inspired me to try it myself now!

@juliebrocklehurst-woods5247 10 ай бұрын

Great technique! I wish I remembered whose tutorial demonstrated the difference between mixing colors, and glazing one over the other. Fascinating!

@scruffy281 9 ай бұрын

The pumpkin on the bottom is ssooo much better. It is so much more realistic IMO.

@melindaavila498 10 ай бұрын

It looks more organic. earthy; fresh picked from the farm.

@galemckiddy5120 9 ай бұрын

I like the blue, as it looks like gray shadows under the orange. I think it is more striking. Both are very well done, though. I just bought your book. Can't wait to use it. Thanks!

@user-zp9fi4kb2r 10 ай бұрын

The blue underpainting looks realistic. A good technique. Learnt something new. Thank you Emma. Love all your tutorials.

@briankuehn5379 9 ай бұрын

This idea of an under painting is quite old actually. Some of the old Master’s used this technique of using a Grisaille to help give definition in a painting. It was used primarily in oil painting. It is a very interesting concept! Thanks for sharing!!

@francinebrown1944 10 ай бұрын

Totally love the underpainting. I've been intrigued by this as well! Thanks Emma!

@user-sr4rx6cl1h 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I loved watching you do the comparison.

@debmarie55 9 ай бұрын

I love using the underpainting method. I don't remember where i learned it, but I've been using it for years.

@brendalow4205 10 ай бұрын

definitely like the one with blue under painting more

@1fredricka 9 ай бұрын

second pumpkin looks more earthy, realistic but if painting transparent its a little opaque. Thank You for the demo. It was very interesting. I will check out Danny's Channel..

@Lauraisabelgonzalezart 10 ай бұрын

Love the way this came out! I'll definitely have to give this a try! TY for sharing Danny's info too!

@carolbenson6524 10 ай бұрын

I was watching him too on utube and I want to try it too! Thanks for doing the pumpkin both ways! Hmmm..I like the way the pumpkin looks with the new technique. I'm going to try it soon with different objects.

@susanyoung6331 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, Emma. I tried this over the weekend and was very pleased with the results. I think I will use this technique a lot!

@conniereynolds4673 10 ай бұрын

This is a really cool technique! Can't wait to try this.

@lindamcdermott9980 9 ай бұрын

It was interesting to see both techniques on the same paper. I want to try the contrasting under painting technique to see how it works for me. Both pumpkins looked good, but distinctly different. Thank you for this demonstration.

@andreaschlickbernd4481 9 ай бұрын

LOVE THIS!!!! I subscribed to your channel after watching this!! Super cool and YES, more realistic, yet stylized!!!

@kellywilson2147 10 ай бұрын

The underpainting is called Grisaille method. Hajra Meeks has a very detailed playlist of Grisaille method paintings that are worth watching!

@ladyflimflam 10 ай бұрын

Grisaille specifically refers to underpainting with grey, the word is French for “greyed.”

@bmikula1861 10 ай бұрын

What an amazingly cool comment. I was just thinking along those lines.

@kellywilson2147 10 ай бұрын

@ladyflimflam There's also Brunaille, painting with brown. There are several others, but I'm blanking on the names at the moment.

@debramontanez20 10 ай бұрын

How interesting!

@karenallen6174 9 ай бұрын

I also like both but love the under painting and will be trying this, thanks for sharing.

@thewestras 10 ай бұрын

I'm just learning, so I'd be thrilled with either result!! Thanks for all of your amazing tutorials. It inspires me!

@Dao_Tui 10 ай бұрын

Hope you don't mind if I give a few tips :) Apologies if you already knew ^^ But I really want people to succeed

@Galbereth 10 ай бұрын

@@Dao_TuiGreat advice! 👍🍰🌻

@thewestras 10 ай бұрын

@@Dao_Tui Fabulous advice, and I very much appreciate the time you've taken to list so many points! I am finding out quickly how to mix colors - biggest struggle are browns that I like - since I am starting out on a budget. Just got my first 100% cotton 140 lb paper - it does some of the work for me! Biggest struggle at the moment is having the right amount of pigment to water on my brush to get the effects I want. It takes practice, but I am hooked! Thanks again!

@Dao_Tui 10 ай бұрын

@@thewestras You're very welcome. Mixing does take a bit of practice to get the exact colours you want if you have a limited palette. Try make yourself a swatch 'mix' chart :) so you know what you can make with all your colours and the ratio of one colour vs the other. 100% cotton paper does indeed a lot of the work for you. It absorbs the pigments better, so they are more vibrant, can handle more water but also stay damp longer so you have a bit more time for wet on wet. For the techniques/effect you want to achieve :) just youtube them ;) see if you can find tutorials of many different artists to help you out. I love Emma's work, but also Jenny Rainey and Makoccino as well as Kirsty Partridge, Kalliopi Lyviaki and even Shibasaki (I don't understand him at all haha, but I love his work) but also Nianiani, AhmadArt and Paul Clark, Karen Rice and Cailey的小尾巴. If you can't find one or more and wish to, let me know and I'll give you a link.

@thewestras 10 ай бұрын

@@Dao_Tui Thanks! I'll check them out.

@jill22 10 ай бұрын

I love how this looks. Next time I get my watercolors out I'm definitely going to try this! I mostly work with acrlyic and will mess around and see if i can get a similar effect with it. Thanks for the great class.