Are there DIY caps or covers I can make in case all paint caps are broken? Pls help
@NikitaCoulombe3 күн бұрын
@@stntrschr Gamblin sells paint tube cap replacements for their 37 paint tubes, I can’t post a link but you can visit their site. You can also google “paint tube caps” to see what else is available that could work with other brands.
@irfanfarooq994 күн бұрын
Totally agree, Nikita! Artists are mostly introverts who live in their own world, this is where they get their inspiration and ideas. Sadly, in today's world, it's the person with great marketing skills who steals the show!
@NikitaCoulombe4 күн бұрын
An artist has to protect and develop their inner world in this world of noise but I don't know if it's a sad thing that having great marketing skills can help an artist succeed. For the first time artists have the opportunity to promote themselves exactly how they want instead of always having to go through gatekeepers. An especially creative person can create their own brand based on their values and find their audience rather than having to mold themselves to "what sells."
@irfanfarooq994 күн бұрын
@@NikitaCoulombe I think nowadays most artist are persuaded to mold their art & ideas as per the market. Some even have to present a different personality which leads to inner conflict & lack of original ideas. Just my opinion. I might be wrong here...after all you are an artist!
@NikitaCoulombe4 күн бұрын
@@irfanfarooq99 that is a really fair point. A few years ago, a gallerist friend mentioned the sudden popularity of square paintings - no doubt related to the square format of Instagram! Some artists definitely struggle with how to present themselves or get burnt out trying to ride the algorithm wave.
@user-rf9or4vu4c5 күн бұрын
Or just use zinc white, they work the same
@NikitaCoulombe5 күн бұрын
@@user-rf9or4vu4c research suggests Zinc White (pigment PW4) is prone to delamination and cracking over time. Further information on Zinc White's issues can be found here: www.naturalpigments.com/artist-materials/zinc-white-oil-paint-color
@johndoe-rq1pu6 күн бұрын
no
@TimothyJohnLukeSmithPSA8 күн бұрын
If one is to paint full-time, an artist has NO CHOICE but to be an entrepreneur. With no rent for a studio, no lights, and no food, there will be no artist. The word amateur, by definition, defines the purest. They paint "just because" as the artist/entrepeneur, paints to survive. An artist in the real world has to sell their work to survive, if not their work they will teach, or make money with social media.
@NikitaCoulombe8 күн бұрын
I feel like more artists and art schools need to recognize this.
@TimothyJohnLukeSmithPSA8 күн бұрын
@@NikitaCoulombe Hi Nikita, I agree so very much. There needs to be career training of some sort. There are ways to make money and build a side hustle to begin while they are at school. Those side hustles can blossom into real incomes; however they must start early in their careers. The purest mentality can not sustain itself unless.
@NikitaCoulombe8 күн бұрын
@@TimothyJohnLukeSmithPSA maybe the solution is recruiting more entrepreneurs to be teachers. At least in art schools, it seems like the romantic vision of the artist persists.
@TimothyJohnLukeSmithPSA8 күн бұрын
@@NikitaCoulombe That is an amazing idea! Also to give a wake up call to the students that if they wanted to go the "Purest" route, they best know that they will need to do something else to keep the heat on in the winter. Most people need to support themselves and art school does not prepare the student for that at all.
@WillTerrell9 күн бұрын
I worked as a commercial artist for most of my career and burned out doing work for other people. By the time I was in my 40's I couldn't take it any longer and needed to do work that was meaningful to me. Doing my best to navigate how to make that financially feasible for me. It was like a switch went off though and I physically/emotionally/spiritually could not ignore the desire to create from a place of authenticity any longer. But technology has changed so much since I started out as a scrappy 19 year old kid making comics and working any old job just to follow my dreams. It has been difficult to keep up and I could see how a team would make all the difference. I would love for that to happen.
@NikitaCoulombe9 күн бұрын
It's always good to hear your thoughts, Will. Finding balance is key. I hear more and more artists who've been at their craft a long time say that they are accepting fewer commissions because they can only make art that they want to make, and some are pivoting to teaching to make up the difference in income. How would you delegate if you had a team?
@WillTerrell9 күн бұрын
@@NikitaCoulombe Someone that speaks websites as a fluent language and understands and values the mission of the art I want to help bring into the world. My intention is to teach through play, creation and community using my cartoons. I am fairly good at it in person, but translating that to an online community has been challenging because of my own limitations with web design. I had a website for a long time that did pretty well, but it borked out about 6 years ago and I am slowly crafting a new one. Its a challenge I would have just thrown money at before but financially things are pretty rough right now. Been in survival mode since I stopped working in animation a couple years back. Its a miracle I am still housed at the moment. I am thankful for that.
@NikitaCoulombe9 күн бұрын
@@WillTerrell hope your mission and vision come to life. Great web designers can make a big impact. SEO is always evolving too.
@WillTerrell9 күн бұрын
@@NikitaCoulombe Are you able to provide for yourself with your art career? Or is it a hobby and you have a side gig, or something in between? What side of your question do you feel you fall into?
@NikitaCoulombe9 күн бұрын
@@WillTerrell I am a bit of both, but always leaned more to the entrepreneurial side. I used to feel more inner tension and insecurity, thinking I should be more of a purist. But that feeling has faded. The ups and downs of being an artist are rough mentally, so I'm pursuing entrepreneurial options that feel authentic.
@janetgoldstein75979 күн бұрын
Picasso was both a purist and an entrepreneur! His work is loved by many and he had innate skills that he had the courage to develop his unique style, from. I admire his courage in exploring his world but I’m not a fan of his work.
@NikitaCoulombe9 күн бұрын
@@janetgoldstein7597 indeed, you can be both in different ways! I’m with you, not a huge fan of his work but he was very successful, carved his own unique path, and caused people to ask questions.
@francfrog26509 күн бұрын
My brother sent me a piece with cardboard backing. It has an inscription. Any advice on how I can preserve the inscription on the cardboard, which was written with a Sharpie-type pen?
@NikitaCoulombe9 күн бұрын
@@francfrog2650 You could ask someone who specializes in art preservation. Personally, I’d take a high resolution scan or photo of the inscription. I’m not sure how much varnishing would help. Cardboard is not archival.
@katetopps470614 күн бұрын
Wonderful video!!
@NikitaCoulombe14 күн бұрын
Thank you, Kate!
@katetopps470614 күн бұрын
Have you used genuine Naples yellow before? The mass tone of genuine is fairly easy to imitate, the magic of it is in mixtures. When mixed with black, your mixture doesn’t turn into an acidic green as you may expect. There’s a warmth to it when mixed with ‘cool’ colors. It’s very hard to explain. I think it’s from the lead content in it…it has a glowy warm quality to it that doesn’t go acidic nor flat, and its opacity doesn’t overwhelm either. It truly is unique and incredibly difficult to mimic. Vasari’s is the best.
@NikitaCoulombe14 күн бұрын
This is a great distinction - the lead-based colors do look different than lookalike hues when mixed with other colors. Thank you for pointing this out. I haven't tried Vasari's yet.
@irfanfarooq9919 күн бұрын
Very unique!
@nina_ruminska800220 күн бұрын
This is so helpful and it will solve many painting issues for me. Thank you so much!
@NikitaCoulombe20 күн бұрын
That's great! Glad the video was helpful.
@nstamps607923 күн бұрын
That's an antler
@pimplepanda193223 күн бұрын
What does it smell like
@pennyd850424 күн бұрын
Awesome!
@NikitaCoulombe23 күн бұрын
@@pennyd8504 thank you!
@jimi503729 күн бұрын
One of the things I love about cremnitz white is how it doesn't overpower colors but makes colors look so vibrant and beautifully saturated.
@NikitaCoulombe29 күн бұрын
@@jimi5037 yes! And thank you for saying this. I’ve heard portrait artists make similar remarks. I tested it in landscape painting and found it didn’t reduce the vibrancy of other colors the same way titanium white does.
@mrswrayАй бұрын
Hey! I was curious what your recommendation for my situation is.. my husband works with wood and planed me out a beautiful piece with raw edges to paint. I wanted to paint a bird with no background just leaving it plain so the bird stands out.. how would you suggest doing this since the gesso is colored and that’s how everyone primed their wood? Surely this can’t be impossible!
@NikitaCoulombeАй бұрын
@@mrswray Great question! If you want the wood grain to be visible, Winsor and Newton makes a clear acrylic gesso: bit.ly/ws-clear-acrylic-gesso (that’s an affiliate link, so I’ll get a kickback if you decide to buy, there’s no extra cost to you).
@mrswrayАй бұрын
Thank you so much for your reply! I had no idea they made clear gesso!
@NikitaCoulombeАй бұрын
@@mrswray you’re welcome, hope your painting turns out well!
@rainbowchaser-v2jАй бұрын
Can i use matte medium instead of gloss medium for sealing the wood
@NikitaCoulombeАй бұрын
Hi Yuvika, I reached out to Golden and they said it's fine to use "PVA size or a matte acrylic like our Pastel Ground (diluted with a little water), Pumice Gel or Matte Medium" to seal wood panels.
@rainbowchaser-v2jАй бұрын
@@NikitaCoulombe Thank you so much Nikita. Really appreciate it❤️
@NikitaCoulombeАй бұрын
@@rainbowchaser-v2j you’re welcome!
@jap_mАй бұрын
what does 3 stars lightfastness mean?
@NikitaCoulombeАй бұрын
@@jap_m a lightfastness rating of III indicates fair lightfastness. For example, Alizarin Crimson has a lightfastness rating of III (or IV, which is poor lightfastness). Having fair or poor lightfastness means the color changes from exposure to light over time. Alizarin crimson will fade from deep red to pale pink.
@rubemuseАй бұрын
I varnished a painting in gloss but I don’t love it. It could be challenging to remove because the painting also has oil pastel and I’m worried removing the gloss could smudge the oil pastel that’s on the oil painting. Can I add matte over the painting to dull down the gloss finish or will it just be glossy even if I do that?
@NikitaCoulombeАй бұрын
Hi Tiffany, varnishing oil pastels is tricky, I think most people recommend putting it behind glass vs varnishing. That said, you could try applying a very thin layer of matte varnish over the gloss - it might be worth it to create a sample piece on a scrap that looks similar to your painting, varnish it with gloss then varnish it in matte to see how glossy it'll still be. Another option would be to take Q-tips and use Gamsol to carefully remove the gloss varnish.
@geraldcoleman8312Ай бұрын
I've been thinking about whether I need to buy cobalt green since I don't have pure cold green on my palette but your video showed me that my existing colors will do just fine. Thank you!
@NikitaCoulombeАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I'm glad the video was helpful!
@susanweidman3525Ай бұрын
Tried the gloss varnish, and it is amazing, so easy to use. It looks perfect, but need to see how the painting looks after it is dry. Does this product have UV protection? I do not have Gamsol, so I wiped it really well, and then, used soap and water. I was surprised at how little varnish was needed. Curious to know what happens if you use 2 or 3 coats. Would it look more like resin? Thanks again.
@NikitaCoulombeАй бұрын
@@susanweidman3525 nice! I posted a photo comparing one layer of varnish to two layers of varnish in this article: www.nikitacoulombe.com/varnishing-oil-paintings - as you can see, two layers of varnish is always shinier than one layer, regardless of the sheen being used (matte, satin, gloss). Gamvar does not protect against UV light exposure and does not contain Ultraviolet Light Filters and Stabilizers (UVLS). Gamblin states, “If one paints with lightfast colors, UV light should be of no concern. Colors with an ASTM Lightfastness rating of I or II do not require further protection from UV light. A highly lightfast color does not fade with age, even when exposed to constant sunlight.”
@susanweidman3525Ай бұрын
@@NikitaCoulombe Wow! I am impressed with your knowledge! I have been using Golden Archival spray varnish, and it works well with no brush marks, and it drys pretty fast .Grumbacher Final Varnish gloss does not keep its shine. It is cheaper, but I will not use again. Since I am an acrylic abstract artist, I do like mostly a gloss finish. I am interested to see how Gamvar’s shine compares to Golden’s shine. Also want to see if Gamvar leaves brush marks. I have it covered until it dries. 48 hours I am assuming. Have a great weekend!
@NikitaCoulombeАй бұрын
@@susanweidman3525 that’s great to know re: golden archival spray varnish and grumbacher final varnish. Have a great weekend as well!
@susanweidman3525Ай бұрын
Thank you. A few questions: Can you use this varnish over an older previously varnished painting using a different brand of varnish? Also, how should I clean the brush? Thanks.
@NikitaCoulombeАй бұрын
@@susanweidman3525 Hi Susan, I think it depends on how long ago the other varnish was applied. If it was years ago, you probably want to remove the other varnish first before applying a new layer. Depending on the resin that was used in the other varnish you’ll need a different solvent to remove it. You may want to reach out to Gamblin to get an exact answer: gamblincolors.com/contact/. For cleaning the brush, the best way I’ve found is to put a small amount of Gamsol (odorless mineral spirit) in the same dish that I used for the Gamvar, let the brush soak for a minute, and then press the brush into a paper towel. I’ll let it soak again for another minute and then let the paper towel absorb any remaining liquid. If the brush dries a little tacky, this process can be repeated and then washed with soap and water.
@susanweidman3525Ай бұрын
@@NikitaCoulombe Thank you so much!
@NikitaCoulombeАй бұрын
@@susanweidman3525 You're welcome!
@pennyd85042 ай бұрын
You're an excellent communicator with so much useful insight. 😊
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro - Pigment PR104 0:21 - Tints with Foundation White 1:21 - Colors mixed with Phthalo Blue 2:16 - Shades with Ivory Black 3:06 - Color charts 3:22 - Cadmium Orange + Cadmium Red Deep can also create a Scarlet color
@CarlVanDoren612 ай бұрын
Amazing Colors 😍 thx Nikita 😊
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
Glad you like them, Carl!
@soarpurpose2 ай бұрын
More tips: close the window to reduce dust. Use a isolation coat between the varnish & painting. Have tried both putting varnish into a container & dripping straight on. Makes no difference with an isolation coat of medium.
@AjitPriyadarshi1302 ай бұрын
Beautiful 😍 ❤
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:11 - Cobalt Teal + Cadmium Red Deep 0:27 - Color mixing - 3:1 ratio of Cobalt Teal to Cadmium Red Deep 0:34 - Warmer version 0:46 - Use the cooler version closer to the horizon line 0:58 - Cadmium Orange 1:27 - Venetian Red 2:00 - Sunset progress so far
@stefanodifino98082 ай бұрын
Ok grazie
@stefanodifino98082 ай бұрын
Hi nikita, congratulations for the videos, could you tell me which brands of Naples Yellow are the most opaque if I were to buy these colors
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
Hi Stefan, I'm not using Genuine Naples Yellow (PY41) in this video. I'm re-creating it with different colors. The most opaque combination is Titanium White (PW6) + Cadmium Yellow Light (PY35) + Gold Ochre (PY42). Foundation White (PW1, PW6) will give you a slightly warmer version than the Titanium White (PW6) and be pretty opaque as well. See the video notes for links.
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
Timestamps: 0:00 - intro 0:29 - ACM panels (Allinpanels) 1:17 - zoom in on ACM panel textures 2:03 - side view on Allinpanels 2:29 - what to do if your panel has a yellow tint 2:47 - Oleopanels 3:11 - copper panels 3:36 - National Gallery weighs in on copper panels 4:07 - copper composite structure 4:20 - lead alkyd ground is recommended if priming 4:31 - sanding copper panels 4:42 - copper panel prep (sanded, primed, plain) 5:28 - copper panel painting test 7:28 - zoom in on copper panel paint results 8:13 - ordering panels 8:51 - custom panel example 9:11 - Artefex contact info
@pennyd85042 ай бұрын
I would love to see how the copper panels will enhance your wildlife paintings. Especially the Koi, eyes, and water. You're an amazing artist.
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@armandogavilan18152 ай бұрын
Excellent information,
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Armando!
@armandogavilan18152 ай бұрын
Excellent demo just what I was looking for with the exact pigments I would´ve mixed thanks!
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
Awesome, glad it's helpful!
@CassandraRichards2 ай бұрын
Hi there, I love your content! I typically work with oil paint on unstretched canvas. Is it safe to varnish it and then stretch it?
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
Hi Cassandra, thank you! I just reached out to Gamblin to double check and found out that their product expert is on sabbatical. My initial thought is to wait till after you have stretched your canvas to varnish. Definitely check in with them later this summer, they usually get back with answers within a couple of days: gamblincolors.com/contact/
@CassandraRichards2 ай бұрын
@@NikitaCoulombe thank you so much for taking the time to do that! Wishing you great success with your channel 😊
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
@@CassandraRichards thank you!
@NikitaCoulombeАй бұрын
Hi Cassandra, Mary from Gamblin is back from sabbatical and just replied back on your question: "It’s fine to use Gamvar on both stretched and unstretched artwork. The application is the same, the choice to apply stretched vs. unstretched would be a matter of personal preference that should not change the result of the varnish appearance." Hope this helps!
@EnzoMaisanoTELLTHESTORY2 ай бұрын
That’s so helpful Nikita. I had no idea you could mix the varnishes. I use Gamvar Gloss as it really makes colours pop, but the shine can be annoying if the light hits it a certain way.
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Enzo! I agree with you about the gloss being a little too shiny sometimes.
@Kurtiscott2 ай бұрын
Excellent overview and a very clear-cut demo of Gamblin’s varnishes. Thanks for posting
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Kurtis!
@TimothyJohnLukeSmithPSA2 ай бұрын
Hi Nikita, that is so great, thank you so much for the video. I have been using Gamvar gloss on my oil painting and acrylic paintings and I love it.I will definitely try the gloss satin combination on my next painting.
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
I'm glad this was helpful, Timothy! I like the gloss/satin combo too.
Absolutely phenomenal Nikita. Thanks for taking the time to make this. Inspiring.
@NikitaCoulombe2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Enzo!
@LotsOfRobotsINC3 ай бұрын
I made a stretcher frame covered with a tight mesh to place over my paintings as they are sticky with paint and varnish. It lets the air flow over the painting while filtering out dust and cat hair.
@NikitaCoulombe3 ай бұрын
That’s a great tip!
@Bunnyr393 ай бұрын
Very helpful , thank you😊
@NikitaCoulombe3 ай бұрын
Thank you, glad it’s helpful!
@cathiebaumgartner57833 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing me how to use it.
@NikitaCoulombe3 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!
@neetumann79813 ай бұрын
Wow! I'm new to oil painting and found this tutorial very helpful. I appreciate how in depth you went. My question is, by doing this technique, would it cause your colors/shades to get muddy? Every time I blend or try to add some shading, everything ends up looking muddy =(
@NikitaCoulombe3 ай бұрын
Hi Neetu, I'm glad the demo was helpful! If you use this technique on top of a dry layer, I don't think it will result in muddiness. I also don't use very much paint or try to blend too many colors together. Don't get too down on yourself -- it takes some practice and playing around with colors to get a feel for blending.
@NikitaCoulombe3 ай бұрын
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:07 - Phthalo Blue + Magenta 0:56 - Cobalt Teal + Magenta 1:29 - Ivory Black + Magenta 2:08 - Color chart complete 2:12 - Access chart as a PDF
@meganhuf3 ай бұрын
I keep mine because am always loosing them...don't ask how. I just lose them lol
@NikitaCoulombe3 ай бұрын
That’s too funny. One of my artist friends just drops stuff on her studio floor and doesn’t pick it up, so now there’s an extra layer a couple of inches thick of paint, canvas, brushes(!), and probably a few paint caps too. The floor is now a work of art.
@NikitaCoulombe3 ай бұрын
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - American Frame 2:46 - Unassembled floater frame 4:01 - Wood frame for panels 5:47 - Frame samples 7:18 - Jerry’s, Blick, and Michaels 7:22 - Michaels 8:09 - Local frame shops 8:45 - Jerry’s Artarama and Museum Collection Plein Aire Frames 9:37 - De Stijl frame example 10:18 - Dick Blick 11:04 - Rustic frame examples 11:50 - Hand-crafted frames 11:53 - Masterworks Frames 13:26 - Gold River Gallery 14:07 - C Kirkegaard
@sirmovielover3 ай бұрын
Beautiful! With how thick you applied the paint, how long do you thing it'll take to dry?
@NikitaCoulombe3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I bet it’ll take years to completely dry though it’s dry enough to carefully move after about 10 days. If I’m remembering correctly, some of the impressionist’s paintings are still wet even after a century.