Why Your PORTRAIT Paintings Look CARTOONISH and How to FIX Them

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@rakshitbhatt3005 3 жыл бұрын

You've simplified the overcomplicated medium for people. There's a literal fear in people to opt for oil paints. Thank you

@paintcoach 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@joan-lisa-smith 3 жыл бұрын

My fear of it is my pocket book shrinkage, gotta save up, until then it's acrylics. :)

@Polecat54941 3 жыл бұрын

@@joan-lisa-smith Good Portraits with Acrylics is near impossible so remember how great your portraits will be when you switch to oil and it will be worth it!

@cadaver6665 3 жыл бұрын

I will never understand why people think oil painting is the hardest. It allows you to manipulate the painting almost endlessly unlike stuff like watercolor or even acrylics that lose their intensity way faster and dry in a second.

@Madamegato 3 жыл бұрын

@@cadaver6665 It is one of the reasons I definitely love watercolors, though. It's chess... if you're not thinking through the step before you make it, you'll end up with mud. Consequently, it's also why I am not doing all the work I should be doing with my art... sometimes I don't want to think that hard. LOL

@Bonita.ch1 3 жыл бұрын

I blurr the photo on my photo app. That way it helps me to see the big shapes without the details get in the way 😇

@aspen5151 3 жыл бұрын

yeah it also helps me (when im looking back and forth at a reference) to blur my eyes. blurring in photo app and blurring your eyes has the same helpful affect and a lot of artists should utilize these methods when painting or even just sketching values in tbh.

@guitarguy9402 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s actually smart from now on I’m gonna start doing that

@tekurohamada7068 3 жыл бұрын

that’s so smart

@motivationcubedaily 3 жыл бұрын

How? Could you explain into details how you get that done?

@chechnyabest 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh

@bcarithers22 2 жыл бұрын

I also wanted to say how well you critiqued the guy’s painting. It was helpful, not ripping it to shreds like in art school. It was well thought out, explaining what needed to be changed and the photoshop examples made it clear. I AM VERY IMPRESSED. THANK YOU. I am glad I found your channel.

@lily_pinky3192 2 жыл бұрын

Same, I just came across this video and this was probably the most helpful critique and comparison that I've seen in awhile. Excellent! :)

@michellebickers8495 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you! I've taught art to kids and adults and I can’t tell you how many folks have told me of the humiliation they suffered from art teachers and stopped doing art all together. It’s ridiculous for teachers to act in that manner. This video provides a path forward for a student to improve that’s encouraging and instructive.

@piotrw3954 Жыл бұрын

If you take any critique towards what you drew personally - then working on your skills to better yourself is not for you. If something is shit - its shit. And if you dont want to aknowledge it - you will keep making shit because in your opinion a critique from someone whos an expert on the matter is wrong. So why waste the time of those professionals on someone like you who cant take a critique and do something usefull, leave the place for someone who actually would be able to face ALL the things they do wrong to better themselves. Ripping to shreds is very usefull because you cant keep practicing what you do wrong. You are there to learn to make good art and not to pat you on your back just because you tried... This stupid participation trophy mentality is so ridiculous these days. You want to be on top by doing the bare minimum nd being protected from all the harm around you, put rubber on all corners. Grow up

@randomchild4223 Жыл бұрын

A good critique is so important. I have a degree in art, but I'm extremely uncomfortable letting other people look at my stuff because of getting critiqued in school. I get that critique is important but it sucks having everything you make ripped apart over and over again with no clear path for improvement. One time I asked a professor for help and his only comment was that I "don't have a good sense of aesthetic."

@lastyhopper2792 Жыл бұрын

Skillful person =/= skillful teacher

@aamirhabib7561 3 жыл бұрын

Teacher: Written and Directed by Quentin Tarantino Student : Quentinen and Tarantined by Writtin Directino

@millie9814 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@keniaalvarez5623 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@eamonn_arden 2 жыл бұрын

made me lol

@simeondermaats 2 жыл бұрын

Fulp Piction

@biancanicholls3683 2 жыл бұрын

This. LOL

@lardo444 3 жыл бұрын

dear sir, i hope you dont get tired of me saying, "thanks again." because i wont get tired of saying, "thanks again." YOU DA MAN.

@paintcoach 3 жыл бұрын

THANKS! Never gets old lol

@Olllie2490 3 жыл бұрын

@@paintcoach thanks!

@biteaway8299 2 жыл бұрын

@@paintcoach Picasso is a bad artist because his paintings look so cartoonish. Just put down the brush and take photos 😏

@lauraorem1276 3 жыл бұрын

I spent all afternoon yesterday fighting with a portrait and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. You've shown me exactly the problem. It can be frustrating realizing how much I have to learn, but this is so helpful in pointing out what I need to focus on. Thank you! And back to the easel I go!

@cristianolaboureur5999 2 жыл бұрын

Bro, why would you use a portrait as a weapon?

@luciathefemininewoman Жыл бұрын

paint coach he points out don’t paint what you see, yet paint with form, values, and shapes.

@MillenniaThinker 2 жыл бұрын

And what to do if each of my portraits looks like a wojak?

@artificialsweetner 2 жыл бұрын

LMAO WTF

@droop1snoot 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!!!!!

@oanamaria4 2 жыл бұрын

the duality of men

@_Chessa_ 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your art style though! You are awesome at what you do as well. :)

@lnnttr 2 жыл бұрын

LMAO WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE 😭 I watch your videos haha... the art style in your videos make them enjoyable, don’t worry :)

@jubileeYAVEL 3 жыл бұрын

this was really good. to the point, GREAT advice, clear instructions, no bragging. and not demeaning to the student. thats a sub and I don't even paint

@commentor5479 3 жыл бұрын

Do you paint digitally?

@icannotcomeupwithanything4609 3 жыл бұрын

I paint but I am scared of messing up. 😅 I am so self-conscious as soon I set my canva on an easel.

@kateg5763 2 жыл бұрын

@@icannotcomeupwithanything4609 A couple tips if you want them: Start by messing up the canvas. Add on some random colors and smear them around. You can always paint over it later or leave it as a background/base color. Then maybe that will help you get over the fear of messing it up. Don't focus on the end result until late in the painting. Start by just looking at the values like in the video. In the beginning, even his painting wasn't very good. You have to push through the ugly stage to get to the end result. Also, who cares if the painting looks terrible. I have a ton of paintings that are horrible and are stuffed into a closet somewhere. Who cares? No one needs to see those paintings if you don't want them to. They are for you to get better, not for showing off (unless you want to).

@jamestarrou3685 3 жыл бұрын

I've been practicing art for decades as a hobby and have recently started oil painting, and the way you describe the process and hearing about your technique is really helping me understand how to use the medium. Great video!~

@Not_Pulsus 3 жыл бұрын

This was invaluable as a VFX artist and animator, especially color correction. Love it when I can learn from other artforms!

@JayJay-gh7or 2 жыл бұрын

Almost a year later, I found this video in order to step up my game from drawing cartoons to drawing actual portraits of actual human beings. This 8 minute video pretty much handed me the cheat codes. I went from drawing uncanny valley character to realistic portraits. Thank you so much. I was literally transformed in the space of one day! (I do think that drawing cartoons all these years did help with some of those fundamentals though.)

@MartiJordan-lf5bg Жыл бұрын

That "value transition" tip was EVERYTHING. Thank you.

@amberspraggins 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact the student had only started painting about 6 months ago! Using this awesome teacher to learn a lot of his techniques!

@KingJerbear 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a painter but it's just so fascinating to watch you work. Really great stuff

@bobbiegraham7729 3 жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough for your videos. I am primarily a watercolorist. Still boils down to painting, and every one of your videos has taught me something about painting, regardless of the medium. Your way of explaining your process has changed how I "see" the way to proceed in my painting. Thank you for sharing your talent.

@amarisbryan8387 3 жыл бұрын

Doing what my art teachers never did for me!! Thankyou 💯💯

@ScizGraffiti 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm not really this kind of artist, who focuses on painting things like this too much, but the clarity of explanation and the way this video was put together desperately makes me want to get back into it and really start improving in these areas that you mentioned. (the shapes, values and transitional values) I think, in short, that that's probably why this video has done so well on your channel and I really appreciate the work you've done to put this together Chris

@Night_Gazer 2 жыл бұрын

Finally someone who does it right. I see lots of other vloggers who start with just the eyeballs and work their way outward. No bueno.

@yyguuyg 3 ай бұрын

These are actually great videos. I'm in art school right now and sometimes I get so bogged down with information and constantly learning new techniques/palettes/etc that when I go to paint I just forget all of it and do whatever seems right. This often leads to a lack of unity, loss of value hierarchy, overly muted colors, and a lack of form. These videos are good because they focus on one concept at a time. Thank you!

@miriamdevereux7508 3 жыл бұрын

Your paintings and painting process is evolving Infront of our eyes. And am so grateful to be part of it. Thank you for your videos.

@nancyhenderson736 3 жыл бұрын

This was great! I'd love to see more like this, detailing the areas where a painter can go wrong and how to avoid or fix it. Thanks for all you do.

@DeeDragoon 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial! I've never seen a portrait taught this way before; starting with the darkest value and then moving to the lightest value. Makes a great deal of sense!

@nathalierabearijao 3 жыл бұрын

I have followed your KZfaq channel from the beginning and it was also the time in my life when I started with oil. And you made it easier for me to understand oil paint. Since then, I mainly paint with oil and I never looked back. Through your videos and other channels on youtube focusing on oil, I have grown in my love for oil painting and my understanding of it. Now, I paint on a daily and I often paint commission for other people. What a joy! Thank you for your content!

@Mantina86 3 жыл бұрын

I love your version but I may say that I really like your student's version very much too. It's not that accurate but it can still fit within a specific portrait style. Cheers :)

@desertportal353 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely yes.

@Pihtorich 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe because they both look cartoonish

@kellynn739 Жыл бұрын

I love the student's portrait! It looks like it would be something you see as a mural in a downtown arts district. I like the style.

@CarlosRojas-hr6ms Жыл бұрын

I think the student’s version captures the spirit of Sam Jackson better. Teacher’s looks like a more generic man

@SuperDannyboy1982 3 жыл бұрын

Really useful video, love the simplistic but effective way you explained the transitions in shape and value.

@paintcoach 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@hdee5615 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner painter and have done some portraits but have had trouble still understanding the terminology. This makes it so simple for even someone just starting out, thanks so much. I can’t wait to do my next portrait definitely going to use this invaluable information. 😀

@RM-sj8oc 3 жыл бұрын

I learnt more from you than I did 6 years in school.

@auberjean6873 3 жыл бұрын

Paint Coach after so many years, watching your inspiring video made me want to paint again! Thank you.

@artemonic_5049 2 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful. I’ve been trying to figure out why my art feels so stylized, you made me realize there was a lack of planes represented. Thank u!!!!

@paulmk2290 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. I enjoy the way that you deliver explanations whilst running the sped-up video. You supply good info without sending the viewer to sleep. Good job.

@missmegan3694 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! This was such a timely lesson for me! I've primarily painted landscapes, and I am just starting to try portraits. I was disappointed to find that my portraits are looking a bit cartoon-like

@BbGun-lw5vi 3 жыл бұрын

You keep getting better with your instructional videos. This one is so useful.

@mendozaartstudiollc1354 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most comprehensive tutorials I've ever seen. Really enjoyed it.

@elainek1234 3 жыл бұрын

Chris, I look forward to your videos every week! I always take screen shots to help me remember. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skill.

@deebee8786 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@nitinh2499 Жыл бұрын

Great explanation on a complex topic. I’m starting to take my first steps in art and and watching a lot of videos to understand the process. This is very helpful! 👍🏼

@MedianRay 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh I improved right away after watching this video 😭

@qqqfuzion2582 2 жыл бұрын

That's great :D

@linahasselgren4726 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. One of the most helpful painting related videos I've seen.

@claireonlinex 3 жыл бұрын

Really great video I'm gonna give my painting another shot! Yesterday I just painted over everything in frustration but today I can see where I went wrong

@karennootbaar2353 4 ай бұрын

This was fantastic!! The specificity of showing what could be done to that particular painting to improve it was SO HELPFUL!!! THANK YOU. More examples like this would be amazing!!

@rolypolypanda6332 2 жыл бұрын

This was super useful, I appreciate how you described your thought process behind what you were doing. Like how you view the painting like a sculpture

@makamurphy 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you! I've never thought of that... Im still learning and have sooooo much to learn.

@ListenYoungManListen 3 жыл бұрын

I like the way you said "if at any point you find yourself liking this video..." instead of trying to get people to hit the like button before you even start. Great content. Im subscribing.

@tombryan720 3 жыл бұрын

Really great demonstration. I'm currently learning watercolor but have always loved the look of oil and acrylic

@renmachado1820 3 жыл бұрын

I love the videos. I took mostly just art classes as electives in highschool I definitely learned a lot, but having hidden gems like this is great!

@missynic7971 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos - so many useful tips and they help me to keep on painting. Thanks so much!

@catvvoman 2 жыл бұрын

Gosh ur face Expressions are just so relaxing

@chompers11 2 жыл бұрын

Whatever formula you're using for these is so so helpful for me. They just click. Thanks so much!!

@mr.p5446 3 жыл бұрын

That’s so beautiful! I started Learning how to draw in order to have some skills to then start painting ... I used to paint with my ears as I was a classical musician . But I find it much more fulfilling the art of drawing and painting!

@MyNameMeansEnvy Жыл бұрын

ur art is the deinition of trust the process and its amazing! thank you sm for this video

@hirae3253 3 жыл бұрын

you are such an excellent teacher!! you broke down everything so simply i literally learnt so much from this one vid im gonna go binge your other vids now lol

@hellytheartist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! So grateful for your videos 🙏

@paintcoach 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@IriaChannel 2 жыл бұрын

I have a manga style, but this video still helped me tremendously. Didn't expect that. Was actually just watching random art videos without a purpose in mind. You changed the way I thought of colors here. Went back to some of my drawings that felt oddly flat, despite being well done... and applied some of the information here and it's changed those pieces entirely. Thank you.

@susantaylor396 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! Understand more about tones, values and especially intestines than I've learnt watching many vlogs.

@victoriastewart9000 3 жыл бұрын

I find it hard to find tutorial videos that keep me watching - yours however have helped me no end with my painting - informative band engaging - Thankyou!

@dirtydave151 3 жыл бұрын

Great lessons and tips, encouraging attitude, and very enjoyable to watch the time-lapse of your painting. Thanks!

@darkknight3961 3 жыл бұрын

very straightforward and understandable. i paint digitally, but i can say its very similar to traditional painting so im noting down the tips you're giving

@elijaw6746 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man I love your work and appreciate you doing these videos!

@ChuckLeeMBM 3 жыл бұрын

Always great information and video!! Thx dude!! On this weeks painting im releasing on friday ive used so many of your tips. Love this channel so much!!

@kristinakelm8909 2 жыл бұрын

Both an amazing artist and a teacher. Such a well articulated explanation! Subscribed!

2 жыл бұрын

This video is enormously helpful; thank you.

@texassews535 2 жыл бұрын

I am so impressed. Your ability to teach us and have us see is wonderful. Thank you.

@thapthoptheep2076 3 жыл бұрын

Really impressive, even the student painting was good - there's no mistaking the subject, but watching that image come together was amazing.

@creativecorner8023 2 жыл бұрын

I had to raise my hands and cheer for this video!!!! Whoohoo!!! An art teacher's dream video!!! Thanks!

@irekobayashi6893 Жыл бұрын

Bro I LOVE the way you teach, this video is awesome

@audreycramer2659 3 жыл бұрын

This was so eye-opening :) I've never watched how to oil paint before. Fascinating process!

@donshipman8441 2 жыл бұрын

It was a pleasure watching you work!

@Fredsfantasticfiasco 2 жыл бұрын

This helped me tremendously, you rock! Thank you so much!

@jessicamaisonet917 3 жыл бұрын

really love the way you explain in your tutorials 👍

@sandythompson214 6 ай бұрын

You put life into the portrait.

@Amanda-im5gh Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing trick that helps to improve my painting to the next level. Thank you so much!!!

@TheRabit11 2 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here, I'm very impressed with how you teach. IV been drawing all my life but recently moved into painting and I have just found your channel. I appreciate your time and effort thanks. 👍

@e31data38 2 жыл бұрын

hi i like your videos, i did underestimate your explanaition , but when i saw the whole video i do understand lots of thinks, and now i think that you are a great teacher.

@downtherabbithole9143 3 жыл бұрын

How is it that every video you put out is exactly the one I need that day?...are you psychic Chris? Thanks for another useful lesson.

@happigalart1689 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Excellent video. Thanks for making this video. Explained very well and connecting all!

@paintcoach 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@SoftSpokenSecrets 2 жыл бұрын

Dude! You are mad talented, so glad I found this channel!

@maryrose.samson18 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this.. I've learned a lot as a beginner in just this short video.. 😊 I was surprised at myself that I was able to do something good in painting too.. Thank you.. 👌😊

@saurabhdsawant 2 жыл бұрын

This is the basic thing I was looking for ❤️ thank you

@jzaylia1 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a fantastic video. 👏 Really helpful. Thank you.

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@Twiddle_things Жыл бұрын

Aghhhh now THAT is the missing piece! I knew I was missing something in my digital pintings but was clueless! Stellar video!

@mernawahba1034 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I've been struggling with this since I started painting with oils

@MaxxiBear 2 жыл бұрын

I put off watching this video for so long because it looked like one of those IG fake art videos but boyyy was I WRONG. I wish I had watched it when I saw it first posted because he shares so much good information, I feel like I've actually learned something useful! Thank you Paint Coach!

@daphnevrielink5544 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I needed! Thanks man!

@castrojr.971 3 жыл бұрын

Cartoons aren't necessarily flat-looking, they're just exaggerated or simplified. (Didn't mean to nitpick your wording, just something I wanted to mention)

@pseudolemon8272 3 жыл бұрын

one of the stylistic marks of cartoons is flatness. he's just going off of the standard for what a cartoon is supposed to be. it doesn't mean every cartoon is flat

@49sr 3 жыл бұрын

@@pseudolemon8272 I believe they meant that even cartoons indicate form in their own way. Instead of showing form through values they do it through shape. But cartoonists always should have 3D forms in mind, and thinking of it as a "flat image" is a beginner's mistake.

@cynthiamarston2208 3 жыл бұрын

I like some touch of cartoony myself but one must be able to do both. I dont tend to go for natural color and i like to simplify shadows which i didnt use to do well. What i require is likeness and mood. The student version has very little mood compared to artist version. And a little less likeness.

@MG-iq6lr 3 жыл бұрын

Love your way of explaining Chris. Thanks

@katieblackmore9257 2 жыл бұрын

You are a good teacher and nice to look at, thank you!

@JaneCaroline 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much !!! Helped me a lot 😊😊

@laurieyork5186 10 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial - as always. Thank you!

@sg8198 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment about “pushing and pulling.” I do that a lot and I thought it was wrong, but I’m glad it’s considered normal and and an effective technique. Great video - cleared up some things for me!

@Mooreyameen Жыл бұрын

Wow this is probably one of the best oil painting videos I've seen for a long time....

@oldglory5728 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson. Your drawing abilities and 3-D approach are superb.

@strangeconstruct7751 3 жыл бұрын

I actually prefer the student's painting on the thumbnail. The rawness reminds me of alice neel's portraits.

@palomaalhambra2453 3 жыл бұрын

snap!

@emma.youtube 2 жыл бұрын

I agree….!

@stormcorrosion176 2 жыл бұрын

Much respect Chris! Your talent is impressive, and I appreciate the lesson bro!

@potswheeler 3 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled upon this video and your teaching skills are amazing. Gave great information and visuals, thus earning yourself another Subscription

@obiestill5785 2 жыл бұрын

You have saved me. Love this video. Bless you.

@bifrostengaged1371 6 ай бұрын

High quality information and instruction for a video! I paint in acrylics but i have learned a lot here, thanks! blessings!

@kellyhatten2022 2 жыл бұрын

Duuuuuuuude... I have always been afraid of oil painting but since I've found your channel I want to paint with oils. You're a great teacher..

@kaaajeee 2 жыл бұрын

i love this about youtube. i do not paint nor do i plan to, but in 8 minutes i got so much insight into painting process, more than during my whole life previous to this.