I Broke All of My Painting Rules–Here’s What Happened

In this video, I break many of the rules and principles I’ve covered in my previous videos—and do the opposite. This creative exercise can help reveal new approaches to painting, or at the very least, reinforce which techniques are worth keeping.

You’ll find the related videos I mention in the Related Videos section below. Chapter timestamps are also provided, so you can easily jump to any section.

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🎬 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:12 Use an AI generated image for painting
01:48 Trace the image using transfer paper
03:45 Is tracing a photo cheating?
05:25 Avoid all surface prep
06:11 Add more colors to my palette
08:26 Mix colors as I go- no premixing
14:14 Use premixed black and gray
15:15 Paint in one layer - Alla prima method
25:13 Allow the brushstrokes to show
25:52 Final thoughts
26:06 Thoughts on AI for painting references
27:00 Thoughts on tracing
27:41 Thoughts on surface prep
28:05 Thoughts oo using more colors
28:42 Thoughts on not premixing colors
28:58 Thoughts on painting in one layer
30:02 Thoughts on allowing brushstrokes to show
30:35 Thoughts on using black paint
31:06 Final Verdict chart

🎬 RELATED VIDEOS
   • How to Use a Video Projector to Enlarge Dr...   I demonstrate how I used a video projector to enlarge a sketch onto a large canvas in order to save time. I also used acrylic markers rather than pencil so it's easier to see.

   • Why I mix my own black and you should too!   This video explains why teachers often tell beginners not to use black or premixed grays, mostly because there's a tendency to overuse it.

   • These acrylic paints are a game changer!   This is my OPEN acrylics review and full demo where I paint a still life. At the end I answer the common questions people have about OPEN acrylics

   • The BEST & WEIRDEST Way to Store Leftover ...   I demonstrate my favorite method for storing leftover paint. I call this Palette Gray because it usually turns gray or brown when you mix the colors together.

   • Why Every Beginner Should Try Painting wit...   This is my video about using just 3 colors. It can be challenging because you have to mix everything yourself, but it does help to improve your color mixing skills, even if the painting doesn't turn out.

   • 6 Acrylic Mediums That Changed the Way I P...   People always ask about acrylic mediums, in this video I demonstrate 5 acrylic mediums in one painting

   • How to Paint the Illusion of Transparent G...   Painting transparent effects can be tricky so in this video I show how I tackle transparent still life subjects by painting a blue glass bowl and a glass of lemonade.

🖌️ REFERENCE PHOTO
You can download the reference photos for my in-depth tutorials by signing up for my FREE email newsletter. You also can download my acrylic color mixing chart.
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🖌️ MY COLOR MIXING COURSE
In my course I demonstrate how to mix basic colors and I cover all of the colors and equipment that I use. I start off with simple color mixing exercises using student acrylics. Then I progress to color matching demos where I match the color of celery, apples etc.
https://chrisb.thinkific.com/courses/...

🖌️ ACRYLIC COLOR MIXING CHART
My color mixing chart includes a number of simple recipes for mixing browns, greens, pink, purple and other colors. Every recipe only uses two colors. It should be tagged under the video or you can visit the store tab on my channel.

🖌 ART SUPPLIES USED IN THIS VIDEO
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GOLDEN OPEN ACRYLCS
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MASTERSON PALETTE
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EEL OFF PALETTE FOR ACRYLICS
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