Comments on: Oil Painting Lesson – Wilson Bickford – Clouds

By: lurejockey

lurejockey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:13 +0000

Recieved your ” …
Recieved your “Paint a Sunset” lesson, looks GREAT, I’m not ready for it yet though…First attempt today a your utube Clouds…I have a ways to go to say the least… Thanks….Dave

By: duckduckwins

duckduckwins — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:13 +0000

Thank you for your …
Thank you for your prompt reply! I think I did the third one but I will keep trying until I do it right. Like you said, “Practice Make Perfect”

By: wilsonbickford

wilsonbickford — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:13 +0000

That could be …
That could be caused by a number of things.
* The paint not mixed thoroughly on the brush, which will leave a streak.

* Using too much pressure on the brush when finalizing the blending of the sky. Use a firmer pressure when applying the Gesso to get it worked into the canvas, but use a lighter pressure when adding the color and even lighter when fine-tuning the final blend.

* If the paint starts to tack up and dry ( from not working quickly enough ) it can result in brush marks.

By: duckduckwins

duckduckwins — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:13 +0000

I email you last …
I email you last week asking about how to do the snow shadows, now I did it thankyou!. However, there is another problem : how come I have a brush stroke on the canvas when I paint the sky? I wish I could attend to your class but I am living in Nevada
Anyway, looking forward to your advice, thank you!

By: wilsonbickford

wilsonbickford — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:13 +0000

You’re welcome. Be …
You’re welcome. Be sure to “search” my name on YT as I have several different lessons, some posted by myself and many others posted by art supply companies.

By: 47goliath

47goliath — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:13 +0000

THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!

By: wilsonbickford

wilsonbickford — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

I pretty much just …
I pretty much just use paint thinner ( mineral spirits ) and Liquin ( made by Winsor/Newton. Liquin is alkyd-based, but compatible with oils and it speeds the drying time tremendously, which I like. I typically just dip my brush into the medium and mix it into my paint.

By: wilsonbickford

wilsonbickford — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

Does it seem like …
Does it seem like you’re watching your father paint? lol That’s funny!

By: ddubbs123456789

ddubbs123456789 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

You look exactly …
You look exactly like my dad, except he doesnt wear glasses. lol….. Great stuff, ill be watching… Some serious art, youre really talented

By: stevehop2001

stevehop2001 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

Many thanks for …
Many thanks for your reply Wilson. Much appreciated. I check your website regularly. Should you make such a palette available I will be amongst the first to purchase one.

Be safe and well.

Steve

By: wilsonbickford

wilsonbickford — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

Thank YOU for …
Thank YOU for watching!

By: manokaku

manokaku — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

thank you from …
thank you from Brazil!

By: jaysischrist

jaysischrist — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

amazing……
amazing……

By: wilsonbickford

wilsonbickford — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

Thanks for watching …
Thanks for watching my videos. That palette is one that I’ve had many years. It’s hard to find a nice, large white oil painting palette anymore. However, I am working with a company in hopes of manufacturing my own “signature” palette which would be similar to this one, but with some improvements. If this comes to fruition, it won’t be for quite some time yet, but if and when it does, you’ll find the details posted on my website.

By: stevehop2001

stevehop2001 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

Hi Wilson,

:~)

…
Hi Wilson,

:~)

Your video clips are so useful. Thank you so much.

A quick question, if I may. Where did you buy that nice palette? I would like one for my own use.

Kind regards,

Steve H

By: wilsonbickford

wilsonbickford — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

Thanks for watching …
Thanks for watching. I have over 20 clips posted on YT, so “search” my name to bring them all up.

By: Krinisty

Krinisty — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

This was a great …
This was a great instructional video! You’re obviously very talented! I can’t wait to see what else you have on here!!

<3 Denise

By: wilsonbickford

wilsonbickford — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

You’re welcome. …
You’re welcome. Thanks for the praise.

By: wilsonbickford

wilsonbickford — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

Yes, if you’re …
Yes, if you’re doing a “knife painting”. I do some of those type in my classes. Go to my blog and scroll back a few entries and you’ll see some paintings that were done solely with knives.

By: duckduckwins

duckduckwins — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

I heard someone …
I heard someone said he used a knife to paint the sky on the canvas without medium lubrication, is that possible?