I’ve been an instructor for years and I must say, this artist has an incredible way of teaching. He breaks it down and explains art and technique as well as color in such a passionate yet easy to understand way. We need more instructors like this.

Yes, I would love to see you do a Grand Manner painting.

You’re enthusiasm is very inspiring David.

I just fell across this artist and I am totally thrilled with the way David explains and demonstrates what and why he is applying the paint and removing some for highlights. Thank you David~ this is fabulous!

A wonderful painter and teacher.

I learn so much from your videos. I can understand what you're teaching us versus just hearing some words. My condolences to you your family. You will be our prayers now and in days to come.

Best instructor on KZfaq!! I am a beginner painter and have learned so much from these videos! Thank you for sharing your gift!!

My first watch and you are wonderful. Thanks so very much !!

You’re an excellent teacher and painter!

Omg….you really have a gift from God….Thankyou for sharing with all of us….I am going to try it…..carolyn from Columbus Ga

You are magic,you are Rembrant!❤

Love your teaching method and talking along as why you are adding or subtracting different colors.

Quelle délicatesse ! Ce bouquet est merveilleux

Thank you for being so generous with your blessings of painting and teaching. It is delightful to hear your enthusiasm as you share such wonderful knowledge!

This was beautiful and so enjoyable I just relaxed through the whole thing. Thank you so much. God bless you.

Would love to see more flowers, please!

I just found you and I have to say that I love your teaching style. Thank you for sharing your gift with us, I truly appreciate it.

Absolutely stunning!🤩And your way of teaching is so captivating. Thanks for sharing your talent and your wisdom with us.

Dear David, Apologies up front for the long-winded nature of this comment…...lol…..but the prospect of you demonstrating the Richard Schmid’s “Grand Manner” technique for us deserves some “Sit up and pay attention, folks” in my book. Watching your technique in the painting of these Hydrangeas today -- and listening to your step-by-step explanation was, of course, wonderful. I knew “Hydrangeas” would be in my top-five even before I watched the lesson. The softness of the colors is mesmerizing. It is so very ‘cool’ (a special word in my vocab since the 60’s - lol) that you show us exactly how to create those willowy receding flowers in the background. I learn so much as you walk-us-through the palette-mixing methods that result in the colors you’re using. That is all wonderful. However, for me, the ‘wonder’ bumped up another notch (or ten) after I followed your suggestion to look up Richard Schmid (wasn’t sure of the spelling of the surname, but this is the correct one). My Google search produced a result from SOUTHWEST ART MAGAZINE titled “Remembering Richard Schmid.” Lo and behold - what pops up on the page? Schmid’s painting titled “Begonias” (2014). Immediately recognizable are the parallels between your “Hydrangeas” and Schmid’s “Begonias”! I can see the ‘sparks of color’ and the ‘edges’ and ‘textures’ you mention in your lesson. Even that mesmerizing background is similar. I know I’m not alone in appreciating the value of your acumen in the art of teaching. I certainly hope I’ll have many Jansen followers join me in saying “Yes, David, we would VERY MUCH like you to give us a lesson demonstrating Schmid’s ‘Grand Manner’ technique! We would love it!” Just for the record, being with you makes us happy, too, Dave. As always, sending best wishes to you and yours. JV

"One last thing and I'll let you go." As far as I'm concerned, you can keep on talking...and I'll listen. Great info. You seem to have a knack for teaching. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful, I like to watch all your videos, thank you

The grand manner sounds very special. I'm eager to see your take on it. Thanks

Thank you David ! #loveHeritage

I would love to learn more about the grand manner/manor 😂

Wow that is so pretty 🤩 awesome

I think I just fell in love with you 😉. I’ve watched many, many hours of pour painting … with the fad of creating cells and lacing before I finally got to you. It was well worth the effort. You make it look so easy when in fact we know it isn’t exactly that easy but your instruction… wondrous to behold. Thank you so very, very much. I can only hope to make something as beautiful as this floral painting. I love the mottling… the suggestion or hint of what’s in the background. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to thank you enough… but I probably won’t stop trying😉♥️😎💫💫💫 P.S. Grand Manor? Yes Please!!

Appreciate this about edges. It’s a jewel for me!

Beautiful ❤❤❤

This is so inspirational, informative and sets me free

What a beautiful picture!

I love ❤love ❤love ❤your painting style ❤

One of the best and most relaxing tutorials I’ve watched. Thank you for sharing this beautiful technique.

OMG I truly LOVE this painting!

The painting is stunning. I love the soft, blurred, almost dreamy look.

I can watch David Jansen paint all day long! Love him!

I just adore your work. Remind me of my loose water color.

I just found you and I love your teaching style. Thank you!

I'm probably a little late commenting but David your style is tantalizing to the eye.

I would love to see you go more in depth on Schmidt's Grand Manor! It's always so much fun to have you teach us new techniques!

Hi from Canada Ontario 👍

Absolutely fabulous watching you paint thank you so much

I ENJOY WATCHING YOUR PAINTINGS AND YOUR ALLTHE INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU

I love the coral color,since you were using that color in your painting and mentioned it.

You love teaching, and we love you! How beautiful!

Amazing. Would love to see more

Love this technique of removing some glaze where you are adding flowers

Yes let's study The Grand Manor! Love this painting David it's beautiful ❤️

Really enjoyed your demonstration very inspiring & enlightening will watch again thank you

Beautiful tutorial and a lot of techniques there that I would try on my paintings. Thanks so much for sharing

Wow!..... What a beauty!

So precious ❤❤

David you always amazes me how beautiful your work is lv Ann uk ❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👋👋👋

This is looking amazing David!! Your lessons are like little gems of magic!! Thank you for everything you do for us students!!!

Sehr feine Arbeit!Fantastisch

I love this. So much. I like to paint hydrangeas

Love this and your teaching!

I love watching you so much! Thx

Lovely rendition❤

I have watched this video several times David and it never ceases to amaze me how beautiful your technique is. Thank you for sharing. I have done a painting from one of your roses video ( first time doing the queen) and it turned out quite lovely. Thank you so much for a very in depth explanation to this wonderful style!!’

Fantastic teaching video.

Beautiful and very helpful. Thank you!

Thanks só much. I Love yours paints. Hugs from Brazil

Thanks David for all your love of painting techniques. I would love to see the Richard Schmidt's ala prima painting theory. God Bless You and Your Family.

I love your paint style. I want to learn how to paint like that.

Thank you, appreciate your time and wisdom, very informative

I love the hydrangea 😊

Love love this! You are amazing.

Thank you! Your style and Method Really Works )

Beautiful! Thank you for your sharing this video. I would love to see the Grand manner techniques of Richard Schmid!

Thank you bavid,,loved your comentary,a d your work,,,thank you,,,way e in missouri

Thank you Dave. Timing is great. I have a request to paint hydrangeas. I love it.

Thank you very much David! I watch you everyday!! I am learning so much from you!!

You are my favorite painter to watch….such beautiful work.❤️❤️

Love your style!!!

Great tutorial--Thank you so much! Your Awesome!

I would buy this in an instant. Seeing how it is actually painted makes it that much more beautiful...

Beautiful painting David. New subscriber from Australia. I will try this. 😍🤩

Hello, I just found you today! I couldn’t of been happier than watching you paint hydrangeas. I subscribed so that I can see more of your work. I am an oil painter. Everyone in me in class has moved over to acrylics, and I am now painting a little messier with my oils than the perfection That I personally prefer however your work fits right in to what I like! Thank you for being there this morning for me, and I will see your work again❤

Very beautiful!

David, I have already watched this video twice completely and am thrilled to see you do hydrangeas. This is one of my favorite flowers. I conservatively say I have watched hundreds of videos and painted a couple. All were the same, the ball with the flowers. Your painting and especially when you put the frame around it, is exquisite. I LOVE IT ❤️I will paint this, after I watch again. I would love to see more. I so enjoy watching you paint, your style of teaching and techniques. Prayers are with you and your family!

Ohhh you definitely are painting like Richard Schmid. What’s amazing David is that you’re doing it with acrylics !!! Bravo 🙌 beautiful alla prima hydrangeas!, Wowee 👏👏🤩🤩 Thanks so much you’re an awesome instructor

This is beautiful ❤

Hi, it was my first meeting with you and i loved to paint together with you. You are really a great teacher. Thanks!

Beautiful!

You are simply amazing sir!!. I am a total beginner that started with watercolor to help me with severe PTSD and chronic pain. It has kept me alive, so I am grateful. I have given hydrangeas a go but nothing has helped me like you just did, and for that, I am so grateful!!!. 🙏🏼❤️I send you prayers for my heart.

I love this . Hope I can see some more. I’m new here.

Lovely painting thank you

amazing flowers

Awesome lesson, I'm new to water color but this helps a lot. I will check out your other videos. Than you! 😊

Fabulous just what I needed

Brilliant!

Love your videos and lessons, but also love your music you play during interludes, who are your favorites

Just found your channel and subscribed. I broke my right wrist so now I will try painting with my left hand, a. looser look. I think your edge advice and use of paper towels for marks and fading out will help a lot, THANK YOU from BC, Canada

I love love hydrangeas

I love the way you teach! Listening to you is so peaceful and soothing! I learn so much from your projects. Thank you so much for sharing with us. We appreciate you!

This is beautiful!!!

Best painting video I've seen. Excellent commentary along with demo. T hank you.

I learned more from you a about painting hydrangeas in 45 min than what Learned from 30 other artists. I think I found😅

Very beautiful

Thank you for being such a great teacher. You actually demonstrate what you mean and so it's easier to grasp.