Portrait painting. Common problems and solutions.

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In this portrait painting video I provide solutions to a number of common problems.
It is my intention to publish everything I know about portrait painting.
Donations are welcome. No obligation, but if you can, please do! paintingportraittips.com/dona...
In my blog you will find even more information about portrait painting and a free eBook “One hundred portraits”: www.paintingportraittips.com
My gallery: www.lustenhouwer.com
Instagram: / benlustenhouwerportraits
The website of my cousin Will Sophie who wrote and performed the most fantastic compositions for me: willsophiemusic.com
Chapters in this video:
00:00 intro
01:47 The underpainting
04:12 The compass
05:17 The palette
05:26 The basic mixtures
07:07 The skin color mixtures
09:24 The darkest parts
11:40 The sweater
13:59 Start with the local colors
19:44 The halftones
29:07 The background
31:06 A message for you
31:39 The hair
40:20 The grid lines
45:06 Building up the layers
01:00:37 The refrigerator
01:14:27 Two weeks later
01:15:03 The “spit trick”
01:21:00 My guitar play for you
The colors on my palette:
Titanium White, Talens/Rembrandt 105
Cadmium Lemon Yellow, Talens/Rembrandt 207
Yellow Ochre, Talens/Rembrandt 227
Cadmium Red Deep, Talens/Rembrandt 306
Terra Rosa, Winsor & Newton 635
Transparent Oxide Red, Talens/Rembrandt 378
Alizarine Crimson, Winsor & Newton 004
Permanent Yellowish Green, Talens/Rembrandt 633
Chromium Oxide Green, Talens/Rembrandt 668
Veridian Green, Talens/Rembrandt 616
Cerulean Blue, Talens/Rembrandt 534
Ultramarine Blue, Talens/Rembrandt 505
Ivory Black, Talens/Rembrandt 701
Burnt Umber, Talens/Rembrandt 409
I made a neutral gray:
Ivory Black +Yellow Ochre+Titanium White
A Mauve mixture:
Ultramarine Blue + Alizarine Crimson + Titanium White
The brushes I used:
Bristle:
Escoda 4729 No. 6, 8, 10.
Rosemary Classic Egbert No 2, 10.
Rosemary Classic Long Flat No. 3.
Synthetic:
Raphael 370 No.2.
Rosemary SER 301
Mediums:
Odorless white spirit.
Purified Linseed oil. Talens 027

Пікірлер: 304

@EvanDahill 2 ай бұрын

This demo both inspired and shocked me. The shock came mostly in the “building up the layers” section where are you make observations about correcting the lip, correcting the placement of the left side of her face to reestablish balance: highlight on her eyelids, etc. Additionally, the use of a divider on a grid it out canvas was very surprising. But all of this “Shock” were a great inspiration to me. To see that you use all of these tools, have all of these doubts, and yet you move to create the amazing portraits that you do. Many amateurs, such as myself wallow in self doubt when we look at the work of masters, such as yourself, and say “I could never paint like this!“ But watching your process, and the tools that you use, is amazingly inspiring.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your nice comment. Inspiring is my goal indeed and what beginners don´t realize : every professional artist started as an amateur.

@miajc6606 2 ай бұрын

Ben, so glad to see you back on KZfaq! I hope you’re doing well.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

You are the very first one! Thank you. we are fine.

@gingersneed2555 Ай бұрын

I love your work and how you explain. I am no artist, yet I feel I could paint, thanks to your wonderful explanation. I love that you are so honest and also include what else you do in your life pursuits. You are wonderful. Thank you. May the universe award you.

@hypedash49 2 ай бұрын

I am from India🇮🇳 I am 18 years old Basically I am now working on my fundamental skill It's been 4-5 months since I started oil painting, it's a new medium for me, so I used to search on KZfaq, how to start oil painting, well colors tips and tutorials, but most of the creators video length is 10 minutes or 15 minutes and some show time lapse videos of painting. Does not show the entire process On the one hand, you are helping many art students, including me God bless you❤️

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your nice comment

@Xavigarcia301 2 ай бұрын

There is so much to be grateful for in your videos. Mainly the priceless lessons on painting. On the other hand and no less important is the peace and humanity that you transmit. Thanks for all this

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

It is my pleasure

@shashank2311 2 ай бұрын

I feel so blessed to have a teacher like you. Thank you for this much awaited video.💖🙏

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

It is my pleasure

@futuristicteal 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this amazing video. I was struggling to find videos on how to improve portrait paintings on KZfaq that were detailed and useful but this very generous lengthed video helped me. Great that this is free. :)

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@brendahill5087 2 ай бұрын

It's so good to have you back. And thanks for sharing a bit of your personal life in the magical place you live with your kitchen garden and lovely grand children. Scarborough Faire is one of my favorites. You are truly talented in the arts. Thanks again!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Brenda

@mogalcat3091 2 ай бұрын

Ben, please don't leave us again! 😭😭

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

I do what I can, but I am getting older!

@mogalcat3091 2 ай бұрын

@@lustenhouwer we love you, man

@svetura2119 2 ай бұрын

Just live forever❤ let your years be light, lengthy and healthy ❤️

@millieharbour4950 2 ай бұрын

What a great teacher. So encouraging to get me back to doing portraits. Thank you Ben.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Millie

@micampbell5415 2 ай бұрын

Seeing you being nervous about a brush stroke is the most reassure thing I've seen! As always, amazing work and great explanations, i always watch your videos before working on portraits as they give me great tips and peace of mind. Thank you!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@amirerfanian4418 2 ай бұрын

you are a great artist , maybe you don't remember me , I asked you for your course , and you said sure , why not ! imagine you are my guest for a coffee, you are really kind man .God bless your life more

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@silvahovhannesian4762 2 ай бұрын

I can only say amazing! Thank you so much!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

You are welcome.

@angelikaschmidt3214 2 ай бұрын

Ich freue mich sehr, dass sie wieder ein neues Video gepostet haben und dann auch sogar ein so ausführliches. Ich bin dankbar für die vielen guten Tipps, da ich auch gerade beginne, Porträts mit Ölfarben zu malen. Ich habe diese bisher mit Bleistiften und Kohlestiften gezeichnet.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Vielen Dank Angelika.

@KarishmaChhugani 2 ай бұрын

Im vert happy to see u after long time🎉

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@user-jl3wx3xz1b 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you for your generosity! LOVE your work!!!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@PabloPerez-gw8tl 2 ай бұрын

Very good video, more soon please!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

I do what I can

@dianecharest8365 2 ай бұрын

Your amazing Ben. Thank you for sharing the whole process. It's very helpful.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Diane

@wendi4418 Ай бұрын

I'm not sure which I love more your playing or painting,both are quite wonderful!Thank you

@lustenhouwer Ай бұрын

I guess I am a better painter

@nvandenhurk 2 ай бұрын

Hartelijk bedankt Ben , voor de schitterende en zeer leerzame video. Geniet van het leven in je tuin en de natuur om je heen , je gitaarspel . schilderen kan altijd wanneer het weer wat minder is.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Geen dank.

@JackRainfield 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your secrets and beautiful guitar playing!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@anandchandan1612 2 ай бұрын

You are one of the best teachers i have ever seen! Thank you sir!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@tcchris2 Ай бұрын

Mr Ben, you are an amazing artist. I really appreciate that you give us instructive videos.

@lustenhouwer Ай бұрын

Thank you

@milzner641 2 ай бұрын

Excellent demonstration and guitar. Thank you.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@MrHeli4444 Ай бұрын

Another gem i'll watch over and over. Thank you Ben.

@lustenhouwer Ай бұрын

You are welcome

@clairejarts 2 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch you paint, and take in all your fine advice. You are an absolute master!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Claire

@JuneAustin-lp9wx 2 ай бұрын

So happy to see Ben again. Such an inspiration.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you June

@SockMonkeyofcourse 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for both the guidance and the beautiful music! You Sir, are blessed.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@carolburkett7018 Ай бұрын

Beautiful portrait and you’ve inspiring teacher.

@lustenhouwer Ай бұрын

Thank you Carol

@Charlotte19821 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for being here again! I'm very happy to see you! ❤

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Charlotte

@laurainel 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this fantastic video! It is so lovely to see you here! You are a wonderful artist and a gifted teacher! ❤

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Laura

@jingsu4167 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the wonderful lesson and music, all the best!!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Si nice to hear!

@joyevenson8702 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your color mixing tips, Lovely painting and your music also!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

It is my pleasure

@kmf634 2 ай бұрын

Thank-you Ben! It's so incredibly helpful to hear what I can only imagine is your inner monologue, as you explain your colour choices and other methods. I always learn so much from these videos. Terra Rosa has changed my life. Wonderful guitar piece from you, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. And Will's music is very very good. It's all quite inspiring. Now go out and garden!! :)

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

You are welcome. In our garden: Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme!

@lisab6437 2 ай бұрын

Glad you’re back, Ben!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Yes I am.

@zeynepzekeriyaoglu 2 ай бұрын

Excellent work as always, we miss you and your work 🙏🙏🍀

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@markl240 2 ай бұрын

Wow. So glad you posted. Good to see you back again

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Happy to be back again

@AndrewAdcock 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful to have another video from Ben! - very good video as usual.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Andrew

@lorettaboersig4540 Ай бұрын

Art and music ❤ what a beautiful combination! Love your work.

@lustenhouwer Ай бұрын

Thank you Loretta

@susansouthern6704 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben..love your portrait lessons

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Susan

@mariamfimbres6033 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Beautiful painting and wonderful guitar 😊

@lustenhouwer Ай бұрын

Thank you

@stuarttanner9953 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Your video was inspirational and helpful.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear!

@silvahovhannesian4762 2 ай бұрын

You are a great teacher and amazing artist! Thank you!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@joellynsartfullife3944 Ай бұрын

So gorgeous!! I really enjoyed this video❤

@lustenhouwer Ай бұрын

Thank you

@laleharmistead5626 Ай бұрын

Superb blending of the paints. Comprehensive and manageable for the students. Thanks

@lustenhouwer Ай бұрын

you are welcome.

@julieismert4874 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your techniques.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Julie

@user-co8on9bc3l 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful to watch this again and so glad you are doing more videos. Very inspirational. From New Zealand

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@ismaelhamid3116 2 ай бұрын

Un placer verle pintar, me ayuda mucho, sobre todo en lo referente a no cuidar tanto los detalles, y pintar más relajadamente, disfrutando. Gracias por compartir sus conocimientos, sus tutoriales son muy agradables de ver.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Gracias Ismael

@user-wy1yp6ue8u 2 ай бұрын

Prachtig geschilderd, ik ben erg fan van je portretten! Bedankt dat je zoveel wil delen. Ik leer erg veel van je Ben.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Dank je wel!

@Countrycabin 2 ай бұрын

So helpful .. especially the building up of paint and your use of temperature., loved this . Thank you ! She is so beautiful

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

You are welcome.

@user-on5uv8jt2n 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for painting lerning and nice song guitar playing .

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

You are welcome

@ghuntressart669 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful … both the painting and the music 👏👏

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@georgescolin5683 2 ай бұрын

Good to have you back Ben, with another portrait, full of teaching... Zeg, wat een mooi tuin, met Chelva in de achtergrond...

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Ja, we wonen in het paradijs.

2 ай бұрын

Beautiful painting! 👏👏 Thank you!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

you are welcome

@belindaquintanilla2395 2 ай бұрын

Estoy feliz de ver este nuevo vídeo y que lo hayas compartido con nosotros ❤

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Gracias Belinda

@samiabadi8767 2 ай бұрын

Great painting lesson as always.. Love the music, thank you 🌷

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@eddiehornedoful Ай бұрын

Wow Ben, its been a while. You are one of my favorites. Your style and your explanations always make so much sense. You are such an asset to artist around the art world. Looking forward to your next painting.

@lustenhouwer Ай бұрын

Thank you Eddie

@johngraham4053 2 ай бұрын

Always good and constructive teaching from you Ben. First class presentation Thank you

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you John

@juanlopez6557 2 ай бұрын

As always, your explanations are masterful, they give me inspiration when I lose it. . . ....thank you artist.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Juan

@mrelwax12 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This video was great! Guitar and painting are my loves too.

@lustenhouwer Ай бұрын

You are welcome

@michelzegers7087 23 күн бұрын

Geweldig; Deze toelichtingen zoek ik reeds lang ! Dank om zoveel talent te zien !

@lustenhouwer 18 күн бұрын

Dank je Michel

@kayleenwest 2 ай бұрын

Welcome back Ben. Oh my what a view you have from your garden in Spain! That’s a world of plein air painting right at your doorstep! I totally understand your priorities too. Beautiful painting as usual. I love portraits myself. A beautiful challenge and connection with the sitter. The music is beautiful.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Kayleen!

@justinesimone5343 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. You've taught me some tricks with color. ❤

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

It´s my pleasure Justine.

@tinastreet6658 2 ай бұрын

Ahhh beautiful painting.👏Great explainations. BEAUTIFUL guitar playing. Bravo. Also great overall video. Thank you for sharing with the world ❤from USA

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@hijayang4416 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. The painting was gorgeous and I had to laugh when you used linseed oil with spit on it. The music was charming. Have a great time!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

You are welcome.

@roseratigan4479 2 ай бұрын

Again another beautiful painting Ben. I am always so inspired to paint after I watch your videos. Your color mixing is incredibly helpful. How can one person be so talented with music and art! Thank you for sharing your talents with us! Happy Easter!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Rose!

@tobyberkovits7536 Күн бұрын

I love your work Ben!

@simonvaneijk7859 2 ай бұрын

Oh Ben zo fijn om te zien dat je nog schildert en dat het je goed gaat! Je bent mijn inspiratie bron en heb veel van je geleerd! Dank daarvoor. Simon uit Nederland.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Dank je Simon.

@kerrysloan5842 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant work

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@gabrielemuehlhaus2726 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for painting and wonderful music

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@dianecharest8365 2 ай бұрын

It came out beautiful.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@jewleighuh Ай бұрын

Thank you for teaching us

@lustenhouwer Ай бұрын

It is my pleasure

@CarlagsdA1 2 ай бұрын

Good to see you posting again.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@dorryrice6797 2 ай бұрын

This was very helpful. Thank you. I enjoyed the guitar, too!🥰❤

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Dorry

@shahzadqurashi7728 2 ай бұрын

So amazing work!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@kajwilstorp1483 2 ай бұрын

thanks for the music what a nice demo love it

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@bkalman8805 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Ben, again for the great lesson! The grand kids are cute, the garden is nice, your extra bonus music at the end great! Happy Easter to you and the family!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you and Happy Easter to you.

@cristinasalesluis3075 2 ай бұрын

I am so glad to see your videos again! And you are a very accomplished Artist Ben! The music is so beautiful ( parsley , sage , rosemary and thyme) and one can learn so much with you about painting... Thank you so much!

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Cristina

@louferrer497 2 ай бұрын

Merci infiniment pour ce partage🙏 Plaisir des yeux 🖌et des oreilles🎶

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Merci .

@ferenchackfelner8784 2 ай бұрын

I happy to see you again....after a long time.

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Indeed a long time.

@mehrdadbordbar83 2 ай бұрын

thank you so much for sharing your valuable experience with us. please upload more.kind regards

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@cecivicente5851 2 ай бұрын

Bellisima melodia que se igualan a tus retratos.gracias.❤

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Gracias

@mik20241 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Echt mooi! Both your painting and guitar music. 💕

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Dank je wel

@Artstudiovaneijk 2 ай бұрын

Blond haar is nog altijd het mooiste om te schilderen vanwege de kleur nuances in het haar ❤️leuke video 👌✨

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Eigenlijk is alle haar leuk om te doen maar blond haar is zo mooi omdat mauve zo mooi de andere kleuren neutraliseert.

@debramcfadden2701 2 ай бұрын

Thank-you how wonderful to watch you

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

It´s my pleasure

@donnamartell9056 Ай бұрын

Excellent, meticulous work! I'm so enjoying watching your painting evolve! Incredible attention to detail!! I know now that I've been lazy, lolol!

@lustenhouwer Ай бұрын

Go for it Donna!

@altay5920 Ай бұрын

This video feeling very relaxing. Great see step all color's.. I just, thank you sir..

@lustenhouwer Ай бұрын

You are welcome.

@Pixeliarmus 2 ай бұрын

Im working on my first oil painting ever, and your videos are so helpful. Hope you keep making videos

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@virendermattoo1184 2 ай бұрын

Treat to watch the video. Truly inspiring ❤

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@user-nw3zo9ze2y Ай бұрын

Great help. Thank you very much ❤

@lustenhouwer Ай бұрын

You are welcome

@malcolmtoyer8950 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting to see the whole process and hear your thinking about what you are doing. I learnt a lot from this. Also nice to see you walking and playing the guitar...

@lustenhouwer 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Malcom