Oil Painting: Beginners Painting Apples Will Learn How to Paint Anything with Helen Van Wyk

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Ай бұрын

Today, Helen is teaching you her favorite lesson. Why? Helen always wants you to ask why. If you can paint a really good apple, you can then use that apple-painting expertise in all the other subject matter you encounter. Why? Because an apple has shape, texture, shine, color, and tone. Listen for her story, at the start of the lesson, about the artist she studied under, Maximillian Roscoe.
Helen Van Wyk is quickly recognized by thousands of artists as the host of PBS's Welcome to my Studio television show. Helen took the time to teach us the principles and reasons behind painting each element in the progression of a work. Helen's sensibility in basic natural fundamentals taught us we can paint anything by employing these basics. Subject matter was a minor consequence to Helen. Using the basics, thousands of artists received the confidence to paint any type of subject.
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@ritabykhovsky4175 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the Appals. Excellent teaching and it is a joy to learn from Master.

@HelenVanWyk Ай бұрын

Great to hear that you enjoyed this lesson. Thanks.

@c.retana-holguin8318 29 күн бұрын

Brillant! You're the apple of my eye, Helen. Wonderful, structured lesson...

@CraigsLister Ай бұрын

I had to do a little research about the 5 bumps on a red delicious apple being due to the flower. Results (from ChatGpt): The presence of the five bumps on a red delicious apple is indeed connected to the original five-petaled structure of the apple flower, reflecting the inherent symmetry and segmentation that starts in the flower and continues through to the mature fruit.

@Milania717 Ай бұрын

Helen’s handling of the brush- is like no other- It is her signature brushstrokes and ability to see and mix colors that makes her works stand out-

@HelenVanWyk Ай бұрын

It is amazing to watch as she moves that brush in such an effortless manner and witness the spot-on results.

@Toqueville2023 Ай бұрын

Simple apples, yet this is one my favorites of Helen's videos. Constant helpful insights

@HelenVanWyk Ай бұрын

Yes...and she presents it very well. Thanks for supporting the channel.

@Milania717 Ай бұрын

Thank you for posting/ thank you Helen -

@RobertQuist-no8zh Ай бұрын

I am guilty of making the cast shadow the same color value as the subjects shadow. An Ah Hah moment. Thank you, Helen.

@sleepyheadsleeps Ай бұрын

good video. I learnt a lot. will try painting apples.

@HelenVanWyk Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Happy painting and apples are a great subject to learn.

@Toqueville2023 Ай бұрын

that apple analogy is perfect comparison to portrait painting. very helpful to understand uniqueness of individuals

@DivaJan Ай бұрын

Very good lesson. I mostly learned from the fantastic commentary she uses during the lesson. Her explanations are clear and insightful, providing me deeper understanding of the techniques. I think it's a difficult thing to lecture and paint at the same time, but wow, Helen always does it with ease. Her ability to seamlessly blend instruction with demonstration is truly impressive. She makes complex concepts accessible and inspires confidence. Overall, an exceptional teacher who elevates the learning experience.

@HelenVanWyk Ай бұрын

Its great to hear you appreciate Helen's teaching style, especially her remarks while painting. Thank you for sharing, and your continued support is appreciated.

@Toqueville2023 Ай бұрын

curious though, Was Helen able to pick the apples out of the bag after painting them?

@HelenVanWyk Ай бұрын

@Toqueville2023 - Well, in this particular lesson, she doesn't say. She's told that story before during other lessons, and if there's a definitive answer, this post will be updated.

@SteveL2012 Ай бұрын

Love this! Helen rocks!

@HelenVanWyk Ай бұрын

Yes, she does...Painting a truly lifelike apple isn't just about accuracy-it's a deep dive into the nuances of technique and observation. It teaches valuable lessons that go beyond mere replication

@cathyserafinowicz6374 Ай бұрын

Love her,sorry she left us way too soon.💔

@user-ib1xi7ut9b Ай бұрын

Thankyou you are wonderful excellent technic love you xxxxx

@janetwatkins1316 15 күн бұрын

I can’t get over how thick her paint is when she’s applying it. But the finished painting looks so smooth. I am so use to painting with acrylics and never tried oil.

@HelenVanWyk 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment. If you decide to try oil painting, you might enjoy the different experience it offers compared to acrylics, although there are concerns such as odor, slow drying time, toxicity, cleaning ...etc.

@craft-o-matic399 Ай бұрын

❤ Oh how I would love to find one of Helen's paintings to have in my home! She has such beautiful energy! I want a part of Helen in my home. ❤

@HelenVanWyk Ай бұрын

@craft-o-matic399 Helen's work truly does captures her energy. While getting an original painting might be tough, you can still enjoy her art through her video lessons, they'll bring a part of Helen into your home.

@susankolpack7044 Ай бұрын

Excellent instruction ‼️🍎 I have her books.📚

@HelenVanWyk Ай бұрын

Agree. Helen lessons are very educational and her books are a great complement to her lessons.

@TrangTrang-ju9dg Ай бұрын

Your lession is wonderful❤ you r beautiful. I ve just subscribed!yahoo

@magdamartinez1737 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤muchas gracias por cada video 🙏🙏🙏 bendiciones.

@HelenVanWyk Ай бұрын

You're welcome, and thanks for visiting. Hope to see you again soon. De nada, y gracias por visitar. ¡Espero verte de nuevo pronto.

@joanamarques3225 Ай бұрын

Amando tudo❤

@HelenVanWyk Ай бұрын

Glad to hear you're enjoying the lessons. Thank you for visiting. Que bom saber que está gostando das lições. Obrigado pela visita.

@mellisugahelenae Ай бұрын

🍎❤

@marypartridge5154 Ай бұрын

Just amazing. I never learned how to paint realistically and a lot of us painters dont even know how to do this and we went to art school. Paintings that sell today usually are not realistic and you look at Francis Bacon or Gerard Richter or Marlene Dumas and you are left thinking. Will I learn realism or will I do my own thing. Even if we learned this realism we have to consider who would buy them As the Chinese are flooding the market even in France with master copies. Yes what to do in art????

@HelenVanWyk Ай бұрын

It's a difficult road to navigate, indeed. Wrestling with the complexities of artistic identity, market demands, and practical challenges is something many likely face. I'll pin your comment to the top for a while to encourage others to provide some insightful perspectives and points of view. Stay positive.

@dinozavala2619 Ай бұрын

how old is this video? Somebody knows?

@HelenVanWyk Ай бұрын

Sadly, Helen died in 1994. She was a fantastic artist/teacher. The video quality is not up to current standards but her teachings remain as current as ever. Thanks for the support and please enjoy these remastered archived lessons from Helen. She really enjoyed teaching oil painting to her students.