tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723076351673434531.post8691483503793817314..comments2024-03-12T09:32:53.219-07:00Comments on painting skies: Painting techniques #2Janhendrik Dolsmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15441926123873464261noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723076351673434531.post-75300395166246278192017-02-02T06:22:33.884-08:002017-02-02T06:22:33.884-08:00The basic color I use for sands is flesh color by ...The basic color I use for sands is flesh color by Lukas, a German brand. If I want a neutral sand color I add some sepia and sometimes a little green earth. In the shadow parts I often add just a hint of purple. The best thing is probably to experiment and find your own color. Hope this helps!Janhendrik Dolsmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441926123873464261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723076351673434531.post-86746206706868763892017-02-01T08:05:14.675-08:002017-02-01T08:05:14.675-08:00Hello sir. What color you use for sandsHello sir. What color you use for sandsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05499499645753281531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723076351673434531.post-55003139133476508052017-01-27T04:25:01.061-08:002017-01-27T04:25:01.061-08:00Hi Nikki, I probably should've explained more ...Hi Nikki, I probably should've explained more extensive why I use a different method to paint the clouds in the reflections video. In the video I mention two reasons: the first is that it's easier to blend in the clouds, because the blue background always keeps shining through, even though it's hardly visible (day 1 of the video). The second reason I mention is the possibility of using a cloth to wipe out parts of the clouds (when they're still wet) to create an open outline (day 2).<br />It's difficult for me to judge why your paint doesn't grab, because I don't know how your board is primed. My boards (6 mil MDF) are very smooth. You can order them online at http://www.panelsforartpainting.nl/en_GB/. If you want to prepare them yourself you could maybe read my blog entry 'Canvas or board'(January 22, 2015).<br />When you add yellow to the blue of your sky it's always going to get a little greenish. It all depends on the amount of yellow. My favorit is a little Naples yellow, mixed to kings blue. When you add titanium white to the mix, it softens the green hue even more.<br />Yeah, the sunset video... I'm not making any promises about that anymore. Been real busy with exhibitions and commissions, but I'll get to it asap! Janhendrik Dolsmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441926123873464261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723076351673434531.post-5857446245826878862017-01-25T17:11:34.472-08:002017-01-25T17:11:34.472-08:00Hello Mr Dolsma.
I have also seen both videos, i...Hello Mr Dolsma.<br /> I have also seen both videos, in the first one you left the space for the clouds blank and painted blue sky around it, but in the second video you painted the sky all blue first then painted white clouds over the blue, and it was not explained why. Also how smooth are your boards. I have bought ready primed boards and I had hard time making it grab the paint. one last question in the smooth transition in the sky how do you blend the yellow part of sky to blue part without getting green as result of yellow and blue mixing. Thanks. and still waiting for your sunset video. Nikki Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12558312843352047078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723076351673434531.post-59149683574091166162017-01-24T23:30:39.453-08:002017-01-24T23:30:39.453-08:00Glad you like it, Tony!Glad you like it, Tony!Janhendrik Dolsmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441926123873464261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723076351673434531.post-39337777816825016572017-01-24T23:29:34.298-08:002017-01-24T23:29:34.298-08:00Hi Asha, Thanks for your questions. I have always ...Hi Asha, Thanks for your questions. I have always used acrylic primed panels. Back in the day, when I primed them myself, I used Gesso (a Talens brand). It's an acrylic primer, perfect for priming canvas as well as board. I wrote a short article about it on my 22 January 2015 blog(titled Canvas or board). Nowadays I order my panels at a Dutch firm (Muspaneel at http://www.panelsforartpainting.nl/en_GB/). You can order online. Or maybe get a sample...Janhendrik Dolsmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441926123873464261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723076351673434531.post-20631094167235499902017-01-23T15:05:41.262-08:002017-01-23T15:05:41.262-08:00Hello Sir
Hope you're doing good!
I've ...Hello Sir<br /><br />Hope you're doing good! <br /><br />I've both of these videos and I've enjoyed watching you use the 4 techniques that you mention in this as well as your previous blog to achieve subtle gradations in sky and impressions of sparkles and waves. I believe you mentioned sometime earlier the use of the right substrate or surface is of equal importance in achieving the photorealistic look. With that in mind, hope you can help with a few questions. Is it important to use only an oil primed ( as opposed to acrylic primed) hardboard panel and if so how many coats should it have ? When I use linen , I prime it myself but I find the process of priming multiple times really cumbersome and sometimes it leaves marks which is ok on linen but would be more visible on wooden panels . I was hoping to know your thoughts on this and wondering if there a ready to use product you can suggest? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15104533834475791092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723076351673434531.post-80589924809457245412017-01-23T14:20:21.679-08:002017-01-23T14:20:21.679-08:00Good post.Good post.Tony M.http://entryleveljobscam.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com