Ben Lustenhouwer
Ben Lustenhouwer
  • 86
  • 14 986 617
Portrait painting. Common problems and solutions.
In this portrait painting video I provide solutions to a number of common problems.
It is my intention to publish everything I know about portrait painting.
Donations are welcome. No obligation, but if you can, please do! paintingportraittips.com/donation/
In my blog you will find even more information about portrait painting and a free eBook “One hundred portraits”: www.paintingportraittips.com
My gallery: www.lustenhouwer.com
Instagram: benlustenhouwerportraits
The website of my cousin Will Sophie who wrote and performed the most fantastic compositions for me: willsophiemusic.com
Chapters in this video:
00:00 intro
01:47 The underpainting
04:12 The compass
05:17 The palette
05:26 The basic mixtures
07:07 The skin color mixtures
09:24 The darkest parts
11:40 The sweater
13:59 Start with the local colors
19:44 The halftones
29:07 The background
31:06 A message for you
31:39 The hair
40:20 The grid lines
45:06 Building up the layers
01:00:37 The refrigerator
01:14:27 Two weeks later
01:15:03 The “spit trick”
01:21:00 My guitar play for you
The colors on my palette:
Titanium White, Talens/Rembrandt 105
Cadmium Lemon Yellow, Talens/Rembrandt 207
Yellow Ochre, Talens/Rembrandt 227
Cadmium Red Deep, Talens/Rembrandt 306
Terra Rosa, Winsor & Newton 635
Transparent Oxide Red, Talens/Rembrandt 378
Alizarine Crimson, Winsor & Newton 004
Permanent Yellowish Green, Talens/Rembrandt 633
Chromium Oxide Green, Talens/Rembrandt 668
Veridian Green, Talens/Rembrandt 616
Cerulean Blue, Talens/Rembrandt 534
Ultramarine Blue, Talens/Rembrandt 505
Ivory Black, Talens/Rembrandt 701
Burnt Umber, Talens/Rembrandt 409
I made a neutral gray:
Ivory Black +Yellow Ochre+Titanium White
A Mauve mixture:
Ultramarine Blue + Alizarine Crimson + Titanium White
The brushes I used:
Bristle:
Escoda 4729 No. 6, 8, 10.
Rosemary Classic Egbert No 2, 10.
Rosemary Classic Long Flat No. 3.
Synthetic:
Raphael 370 No.2.
Rosemary SER 301
Mediums:
Odorless white spirit.
Purified Linseed oil. Talens 027
Переглядів: 73 181

Відео

How to paint a watercolor of a little girl. Complete tutorial. A step by step approach.
Переглядів 34 тис.Рік тому
In this watercolor tutorial I show exactly what I do and why I do it. I work from a photograph on my iPad. See how I stretch the paper in this video: ua-cam.com/video/jrX1f6n57Ik/v-deo.html It is my intention to publish everything I know about portrait painting. Donations are welcome. No obligation, but if you can, please do! paintingportraittips.com/donation/ In my blog you will find even more...
Portrait painting from live model in oil painting. Complete guide.
Переглядів 105 тис.Рік тому
How to paint a portrait in oil paint. Painting a portrait from a live model is not easy for some of you. Still, I would like to advise everyone to keep practicing portrait drawing as much as possible, in the long run it pays off It is my intention to publish everything I know about portrait painting. Donations are welcome. No obligation, but if you can, please do! paintingportraittips.com/donat...
Portrait painting and problem solving
Переглядів 14 тис.Рік тому
Portrait painting and problem solving. A short video on trouble shooting with the help of Photoshop. ua-cam.com/video/BJIe0ni7uNw/v-deo.html It is my intention to publish more of everything I know about portrait painting . And I want this information to be free for everyone. Some compensation for my efforts comes from the publicity which you see appearing occasionally. I hope you don't find it ...
How to paint a portrait in watercolor. Complete tutorial.
Переглядів 205 тис.Рік тому
Portrait Painting in watercolor. A simple but complete step by step explanation. It is my intention to publish everything I know about portrait painting. Donations are welcome. No obligation, but if you can, please do! paintingportraittips.com/donation/ The website of my cousin Will Sophie who wrote and performed the most fantastic compositions exclusively for me: willsophiemusic.com The art su...
How to edit photos to paint a better portrait: Short and easy Photoshop tutorial
Переглядів 61 тис.2 роки тому
Photo editing and portrait painting: there's nothing wrong with using a photo editing program to help you see simple forms and colors. In this video I teach you how to use Photoshop to bring out colors, shadows, lights, and shadows to help you visualize your portrait before capturing it on a canvas. These tips are easy, simple, and beginner-friendly, no need to be a photo editing expert to empl...
Oil and portrait painting: 5 essential tips for beginners - Ben Lustenhouwer
Переглядів 211 тис.2 роки тому
Portrait painting tips for beginners who want to start in oil paint. In this short video I give you 5 tips to pay attention to. Of course there are many more. Check out all my other videos on UA-cam: ua-cam.com/users/BenLustenhouwer It is my intention to publish everything I know about portrait painting. Donations are welcome. No obligation, but if you can, please do! paintingportraittips.com/d...
How to start a portrait in oil. Fundamental approach to prevent mistakes. Complete tutorial.
Переглядів 855 тис.2 роки тому
In this video I show you how to start a portrail in oil, step by step. I share my knowledge on painting techniques for beginners or intermediate painters. It is my intention to publish more of everything I know about portrait painting. Donations are welcome. No obligation, but if you can, please do! paintingportraittips.com/donation/ In my blog you will find even more information about portrait...
update
Переглядів 14 тис.2 роки тому
Donation. No obligation, but if you can please do! paintingportraittips.com/donation/ www.paintingportraittips.com My gallery: www.lustenhouwer.com
Workflow in portrait painting. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Переглядів 34 тис.3 роки тому
Donations are welcome. No obligation, but if you can please do! paintingportraittips.com/donation/ Explanation about my workflow. How to start, how to continue and how to end. My Palette you see in the video: Titanium White. (Rembrandt/ Talens) Yellow Ochre. (Rembrandt/ Talens) Cadmium Red Deep. (Rembrandt/ Talens) Terra Rosa. (Winsor & Newton) Transparent Oxide Red (Rembrandt/ Talens) Alizarin...
Learn how to draw and paint hands. How to avoid the most common mistakes. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Переглядів 299 тис.3 роки тому
A Tutorial on how to draw and paint hands. I know what most of you are having problems with and I show how to simplify the most common complications. It is my intention to publish more of everything I know about portrait painting. Donations are welcome. No obligation, but if you can please do! paintingportraittips.com/donation/ In my blog you will find even more information about portrait paint...
How to make an interesting background and how to loosen your brush strokes. By Ben Lustenhouwer.
Переглядів 161 тис.3 роки тому
Donation. No obligation, but if you can please do! paintingportraittips.com/donation/ In this video I show: √ How to make an interesting background. √ How to loosen your brush strokes √ About design and composition √ About color harmony √ Which brushes and which medium √ About tonal values It is my intention to publish more of everything I know about portrait painting . And I want this informat...
Portrait painting: How to paint blonde hair. A thorough approach by Ben lustenhouwer-
Переглядів 115 тис.4 роки тому
Donation. No obligation, but if you can please do! paintingportraittips.com/donation/ Last week I showed you the underpainting of this portrait: ua-cam.com/video/Ev9vkVmp0mI/v-deo.html Now the full process. Here are the chapters. Click on a time code and it will take you direct to the chapter of your choice. 1. The palette 00:12 2. The dark accents 06:10 3. Basic color for the flower 07:29 4. S...
How and why to make a simple underpainting. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Переглядів 38 тис.4 роки тому
Portrait painting is not easy in the beginning. A good underpainting helps you to better hold the shape and the resemblance. You can make this in acrylic paint. It is immediately dry and you can get started right away. An underpainting in oil paint is also a possibility. However, that must be dry if you want to really benefit from it. Both have their own advantages. In a following video I expla...
How to paint skin colors in a dark complexion portrait. Portrait painting by Ben Lustenhouwer.
Переглядів 137 тис.4 роки тому
Portrait painting: A simple and easy way to understand the approach to mixing dark skin tone. By Ben Lustenhouwer. Many people have asked me to explain the basic colors of a dark skin complexion. There are of course countless variations of a dark skin tone. More than a fair skin. I tried to approach the composition of the colors of this skin colors as elementary as possible. Perhaps in the futu...
How to make a living from portrait painting. Some advice for beginners from Ben Lustenhouwer.
Переглядів 64 тис.4 роки тому
How to make a living from portrait painting. Some advice for beginners from Ben Lustenhouwer.
How to paint a portrait in watercolour. By ben lustenhouwer
Переглядів 26 тис.4 роки тому
How to paint a portrait in watercolour. By ben lustenhouwer
Learn how to paint a portrait in oil paint. Full & Free tutorial. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Переглядів 703 тис.4 роки тому
Learn how to paint a portrait in oil paint. Full & Free tutorial. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Portrait painting: How to make transitions and soft edges. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Переглядів 76 тис.4 роки тому
Portrait painting: How to make transitions and soft edges. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Pitfalls and stumbling blocks in portrait painting. 10 mistakes to avoid. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Переглядів 215 тис.4 роки тому
Pitfalls and stumbling blocks in portrait painting. 10 mistakes to avoid. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Warm-Cool contrast in portrait painting. An understandable explanation by Ben lustenhouwer
Переглядів 86 тис.4 роки тому
Warm-Cool contrast in portrait painting. An understandable explanation by Ben lustenhouwer
A simple way to make shadows in a portrait. By ben lustenhouwer
Переглядів 463 тис.4 роки тому
A simple way to make shadows in a portrait. By ben lustenhouwer
How to enlarge a rectangle in a simple way without difficult calculations. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Переглядів 12 тис.4 роки тому
How to enlarge a rectangle in a simple way without difficult calculations. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Learn how to paint a portrait. Make a plan to simplify difficulties. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Переглядів 85 тис.4 роки тому
Learn how to paint a portrait. Make a plan to simplify difficulties. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Best supports and grounds for oil painting. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Переглядів 25 тис.4 роки тому
Best supports and grounds for oil painting. By Ben Lustenhouwer
How I make my videos. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Переглядів 9 тис.4 роки тому
How I make my videos. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Tonal values in portrait painting. By Ben Lustenhouwer.
Переглядів 24 тис.4 роки тому
Tonal values in portrait painting. By Ben Lustenhouwer.
How repair a dry oil painting. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Переглядів 88 тис.4 роки тому
How repair a dry oil painting. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Problem solving in portrait painting: THE NEWS PAPER TRICK. By Ben Lustenhouwer
Переглядів 48 тис.4 роки тому
Problem solving in portrait painting: THE NEWS PAPER TRICK. By Ben Lustenhouwer
3 COLOR ZONES IN THE FACE - Ben Lustenhouwer
Переглядів 2,7 млн4 роки тому
3 COLOR ZONES IN THE FACE - Ben Lustenhouwer

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Brightsupernova
    @Brightsupernova День тому

    Thank you for these lessons. Invaluable information. Also, the music is absolutely incredible. I’m a professional violinist by trade, and am enjoying this beautiful work on all levels!

  • @guyst--pierre42
    @guyst--pierre42 3 дні тому

    I've been painting for several years. I also watch a lot of videos on the subject and this is certainly the most beautiful painting demonstration I've seen so far.

  • @TheBlackCrayon77
    @TheBlackCrayon77 4 дні тому

    Thank you sir. This is a masterclass explanation in separating warms and cools on the face. I will practice once a day from beginning to end.

  • @doctorshawzy6477
    @doctorshawzy6477 5 днів тому

    do you use a medium?

  • @StepbyStepbyMiriam
    @StepbyStepbyMiriam 5 днів тому

    Ben this was one of the best, most necessary detailed videos that I have ever seen to explain the face colours. It was absolutely brilliant both in explanation and pace. Thank you so much for sharing this. Also, to show the palette while painting, allowed us see how you were mixing and picking up the paint. This was a great aid and a real treat. You explained every brushstroke's reason, colour and precise application. You are amazing artist and teacher.

  • @J-lf6sf
    @J-lf6sf 6 днів тому

    How generous of you to share your knowledge like this. Thank you so much, it was very instructive.

  • @aekey.artist
    @aekey.artist 7 днів тому

    So fresh. This video goes across the heaviness of being an artist and delves into the simplicity of being a true creative.

  • @elsabalfe5368
    @elsabalfe5368 8 днів тому

    Where can I find this type of set up to buy? ie the standing canvas and table for mixing colors? Thanks!!

    • @lustenhouwer
      @lustenhouwer 3 дні тому

      I don´t know. Make it yourself: ua-cam.com/video/fEAzdQXP-Fc/v-deo.html

  • @nejlaozturk4251
    @nejlaozturk4251 10 днів тому

    I loved it ❤ thank you so much for taping and sharing this tutorial 🙏🏼 I’ve learned a lot from it.

  • @tesskansas
    @tesskansas 10 днів тому

    Great. Wow

  • @elenapopova485
    @elenapopova485 10 днів тому

    so complicated work, but so easy for Ben Lustenhower

  • @elenapopova485
    @elenapopova485 10 днів тому

    Incredible🤩

  • @beatriznewmark4979
    @beatriznewmark4979 11 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing your process, including the color-mixing. This is an excellent portrait, l love it. I am so glad l found you, I am starting to learn how to paint portraits, which I've been evading for a long time, l found them very difficult

    • @lustenhouwer
      @lustenhouwer 3 дні тому

      Give it a try and don´t be afraid of any failures in the beginning

  • @zargarzahoor
    @zargarzahoor 11 днів тому

    Beautifully Explained.

  • @vivekdandare
    @vivekdandare 12 днів тому

    This is how the perfect teaching is about. Why would not someone explain a simplified version like this...I was searching for something like this for so long...what a great video..

  • @elenapopova485
    @elenapopova485 13 днів тому

    Amasing

  • @elenapopova485
    @elenapopova485 13 днів тому

    🎵🎵🖼🖌🎨

  • @elenapopova485
    @elenapopova485 13 днів тому

    🎵🎵🖼🖌🎨

  • @lynda8852
    @lynda8852 13 днів тому

    Thank you this is a good help for me on mixing the colours needed Best Wishes

  • @jaysingdamodare6312
    @jaysingdamodare6312 14 днів тому

    thanks for sharing

  • @SherilynnSailers
    @SherilynnSailers 14 днів тому

    Please keep posting your videos! I have followed along in hopes of becoming a better painter. Thank you so much for your time invested !

  • @jaysingdamodare6312
    @jaysingdamodare6312 15 днів тому

    salute sir

  • @napakelmo
    @napakelmo 15 днів тому

    This is a treasure and an inspiration to us. Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir.

  • @napakelmo
    @napakelmo 15 днів тому

    Your teachings are a treasure to us. Thank you sir.

  • @napakelmo
    @napakelmo 15 днів тому

    Subscribed. Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge, more power and more subs to come sir.

  • @AndreAnyone
    @AndreAnyone 15 днів тому

    love this

  • @elenapopova485
    @elenapopova485 16 днів тому

    Classic

  • @elenapopova485
    @elenapopova485 16 днів тому

    Amaising

  • @elenapopova485
    @elenapopova485 16 днів тому

    This is awesome

  • @elenapopova485
    @elenapopova485 16 днів тому

    I like it so much

  • @jonathanallen6753
    @jonathanallen6753 16 днів тому

    Fantastic video. Thorough explanation throughout. Could you paint a more Mediterranean complexion in another video, in an outdoor light? It would be fabulous to see your interpretation of the subject! 😊

  • @eliebb55
    @eliebb55 17 днів тому

    Thank you for your very helpful videos. I have learned a lot from them and am impressed with your painting skills. I have been painting a lot and with your help I am noticing all the mistakes I have been making. Are all of your videos also applicable to acrylic paints? How do you deal with the pace of painting due to the drying speed? Thank you.

    • @lustenhouwer
      @lustenhouwer 3 дні тому

      More or less in acrylics it is the same. But it take more practice.

    • @Dinesh-bg3po
      @Dinesh-bg3po 3 дні тому

      Very clear... excellent techniques.. good teacher 👍

  • @khadijatahir129
    @khadijatahir129 17 днів тому

    Thank you for giving the whole tutorial.

  • @raymction947
    @raymction947 18 днів тому

    Thank you for the tip. From now on, I'll look at nature for color combination ideas. Great Video.

  • @theloniousorta
    @theloniousorta 18 днів тому

    You are my favorite art teacher!! Thank you for this!

  • @shaynearea
    @shaynearea 18 днів тому

    "if a painting is worth painting, it's also worth planning"

    • @lustenhouwer
      @lustenhouwer 3 дні тому

      This quote is not mine. Richard Schmid says this in his book and I repeat that.

  • @user-gi4bw3fc5q
    @user-gi4bw3fc5q 19 днів тому

    Watercolor is my favorite technique, but I'm not even an artist, just a self-taught amateur) you have very interesting lessons, you can learn a lot, thank you very much

  • @Howie-nd5im
    @Howie-nd5im 20 днів тому

    Ben, I enjoy your paintings and instructions again, and again. God bless...

  • @helenalagaxio6107
    @helenalagaxio6107 21 день тому

    Excelente. Thank you.

  • @roxanacastroj
    @roxanacastroj 23 дні тому

    Thank You ❤

  • @Anamirpt
    @Anamirpt 23 дні тому

    I'm always amazed when I watch your videos and admire the way the painting evolves! You are definitely the teacher I wish I had when I studied in college 🤗

  • @cynthiachapman7946
    @cynthiachapman7946 23 дні тому

    It’s so good to see you back here! You have helped me and so many others…Your commentary is honest and encouraging. Your talent, teaching ability, and willingness to share to a wide audience have meant the world to me in my beginning art practice. Because of you, I have now painted 8 portraits of family members, and will begin again to paint others. Please thank your cousin for the music! Thank you for sharing your life and talent with us. Best wishes to you and your family!

    • @lustenhouwer
      @lustenhouwer 21 день тому

      Thank you Cynthia for your kind words

  • @icp9405
    @icp9405 24 дні тому

    Great. Amazing.

  • @roxanacastroj
    @roxanacastroj 25 днів тому

    Beautiful, thank You 😊

  • @roxanacastroj
    @roxanacastroj 25 днів тому

    Thank You 😊

  • @sydbarrett7511
    @sydbarrett7511 26 днів тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @roxanacastroj
    @roxanacastroj 26 днів тому

    Marvelous... thanks You from Chile ❤

  • @bernadettemitchell1872
    @bernadettemitchell1872 26 днів тому

    Very nice...talented for sure

  • @tristancraven3685
    @tristancraven3685 26 днів тому

    It's to yellow .

  • @elvirafdez5174
    @elvirafdez5174 26 днів тому

    Gracias maestro por sus enseñanzas, muy bien explicadas y gracias a los los subtítulos, no hablo inglés