At 84 I’m just starting and your tips were most helpful. Thanks

@CLIVE5ART

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you are painting it's a great hobby

1. Use gesso 2. Put a ground color on the painting before the gesso dries (to help you get a sense of color vs. pure white) 3. Spray water on the opposite side to keep paint from coming through and evaporating 4. Use two different containers of water. One for washing your brush, one for thinning down your paint. Don't use too much water, just slightly dip then rub it on the rim of the lid afterwards, that'll be enough. 5. Wet your palette to stop evaporation.

I did 3 years of fine art classes and never learnt these basic lessons when painting with acrylics. I changed to watercolours. Thank you.

@CLIVE5ART

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Gesso. I am self taught painter. Tips like this helped heaps I NEEDED THAT so much. I didnt realise that's why i was eating through my paint. The canvas was absorbing it.

I'm 55 yrs. Guess I' m not too old to start. There's something calling me and these tips are invaluable. Thanks

@CLIVE5ART

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 go for it

I'm 66 and just starting, guess it's true. Never to old to learn. 🙂

I went to a famous Art school. I have learnt more in ten minutes than in one year there.

@CLIVE5ART

4 жыл бұрын

That is so kind thank you

I'm a self-taught acrylic painter, I started doing the painting while furloughed during the quarantine. Your tips have helped me a great deal. I've even sold a few paintings as well as being commissioned to do one. Thank you for your tips.

In less than twelve minutes you have taught me more about acrylic painting preparation than all the painting videos from others put together. I am now a subscriber! Thank you so much.

@CLIVE5ART

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support

Well that was possibly the most useful, relevant, concise, non pretentious, easy to follow set of tips I've seen. I love your warm and friendly delivery. Thank you, that's me subscribed! Diolch!

@CLIVE5ART

5 жыл бұрын

So very kind

Loved , I need this tips. I just start do my painting. It’s my therapy, us I going true my cancer battle.

WHAT???? I have never heard of any of these except for pre-painting with gesso. How much easier this is all gonna be. Thank you for sharing this. 😃

Had I had an art teacher like you in 9th grade I would have learned something and I wouldn't be 65 and trying to find my inner artist! Thank you for being so thorough in your explanations and giving us great visual examples. I am finding this all a lot less intimidating because of your excellent teaching style!

@CLIVE5ART

6 жыл бұрын

That’s is so kind thank you I’m glad I have inspired you

@7000bass

5 жыл бұрын

Oh I so agree

@thenansinnervoice-naturali6139

5 жыл бұрын

Jackie Gfeller great Help! Thank you so much!

@mariel1359

5 жыл бұрын

Jackie Gfeller Is never too late!!!❤

@ChefNourhan

5 жыл бұрын

Yes man exactly right , he is a brilliant teacher am 32 I always loved painting all types and wished I had a decent art teacher growing up. But there is definitely no shame and it's never too late 🌿🌼💛

Imagine living most of your life and then finding a clever friendly always available teacher! Thank you...

@CLIVE5ART

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Brilliant no fuss and clear delivery!

You didn't hide anything. Gave the fullest. Thank you so much.

I'm a young artist, trying to sell my own art, and have just decided I didn't know near enough about painting, something I love doing! These tips were SO helpful, and I genuinly feel like you were just giving advice and trying to spread your knowledge!! Thank you for the advice, I didn't even know what gesso was for before now!!

@CLIVE5ART

4 жыл бұрын

Keep painting it's not so much about how good we are it's more about the fun we have learning no matter what your skill you can always sell your work

I agree with JG. I am just starting out at 68 years old. I have always been crafty but I'm going to try my hand at painting. Thank you so much for the great preparation tips. I'm excited to get started.

@CLIVE5ART

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support

@rockstarradetzki

5 жыл бұрын

I am 55 and just starting too.

@dorcasjohnson261

5 жыл бұрын

Go for it. You got this!

@kathleencollins4110

5 жыл бұрын

62 and just getting ready to start out. :) Thank you so much for the tips!

Thank you so much. I am 71 and still working cleaning churches. Trying to learn to paint.

I adore how you explained these tips very precisely! I'm a beginner to painting and I'll definitely apply all of these. Thanks a lot.

@CLIVE5ART

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support

I bought a shed-load of acrylic paints, brushes, canvases, etc. - then realised I didn't have a clue where to start. This video is a Godsend for me - especially the 4th tip about the water (I didn't know you had to use water - I would have used the paints neat) --- wish me luck Clive - and THANK YOU. X

@CLIVE5ART

4 жыл бұрын

You can use the paint as is but water helps the flow dobtbiver thin tho no more options Han 45% with water

Loving the tip of wetting the back of the canvas. Was driving me crazy when paint was drying into the canvas so quickly. This has made painting so much easier. Many Thanks x

@CLIVE5ART

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

I've never had an art lesson in my life but gee . . . I learned alot here. Thank you

@CLIVE5ART

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

These tutorials are terrific Clive. I'm in my 70s and just restarting in painting...there's tips on here that we were never taught at art college..brilliant. Thanks.

I absolutely could watch and listen to you all day!!! I started painting at the age of 6 ,my mom is Italian and nearly all of them are artists...but I was all self taught because I refused to listen to them and a bit rebellious...and I'm kicking myself for not soaking up all those years of experience they could have offered...lol...but I found my niche,and I'm loving FB tutorials, yours most of all!!! Thanks again for the great tips!!!!

@CLIVE5ART

5 жыл бұрын

We all must find our own way as long as your happy that’s all that counts I’m happy you enjoy painting

Awesome! I'm 60 years old, and though I've always been artistic, painting is the one thing that scares me! But, I want to learn SO BADLY, so I'm watching, watching, WATCHING video after video learning as I go, ordering what I need. THIS is awesome I've watched it twice now, I've subscribed. I don't know if I have any talent for painting or not, but I'm gonna find out! THANK YOU for sharing all your knowledge. ❤️😊

I am 68 also just into painting ,

I just did my first acrylic painting yesterday with the set I got for Christmas. It made me want to improve everything and this video just gave me so many helpful tips. I just starting painting a year ago with oils but I’d never tried acrylics. I’m eager to learn some new techniques. Thanks so much for the lesson. I look forward to more.

@CLIVE5ART

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome thank you 😊

Great tips wish I knew this twenty-five paintings ago LOL

@CLIVE5ART

5 жыл бұрын

Never too late to learn things to help that's for sure

I've been painting about 2 years now and I like to look on KZread to see what new things I can learn. Most are so convoluted I don't take away much or they're too long. This was perfect, concise and clear. Thank you for these tips. I will now be using these going forward!

I paint as a hobby and clicked this out of curiosity, helped SO much! Thank you! Made painting so much easier.

Thank you most helpful and must needed tips for beginners 🙏🙏

you are the real TEACHER! Thank you very much!

@CLIVE5ART

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s so kind

Leaving a brush in water for a long time also causes wooden handles to soak up water making them swell which causes a number of problems: the metal feral gets stretched and when the wood dries and shrinks back the feral will be loose and may even fall off if the water softened the glue holding it on.... the bristles may even start falling out one by one or even all at once if the glue holding them in softened as well..... When the handle swells it also cracks the enamel paint on the handle which causes a multitude of cracks in it... Then when the wood dries and shrinks back the enamel coating starts flaking off---falling into your wet paint, onto your project and even causing slivers in your fingers from the raw wood beneath as well as from the paint chips themselves. I learned this from experience !! aaaarghhh

@CLIVE5ART

5 жыл бұрын

Yup me too.. that's why when cleaned wipe them off with a paper towel and lay flat to dry.

@keekoboo5012

5 жыл бұрын

Guess I should go remove my brushes from the water...

@donalejo1889

5 жыл бұрын

True

@nikigonzalo8319

5 жыл бұрын

omg thanks I was just abt to leave my brushes soaking overnight to clean them then I read this comment lol

@littlestbroccoli

5 жыл бұрын

Just fyi, "ferrule" is the spelling. True advice, thanks.

Thank you, this is so helpful! I was going to paint on Terracotta pots with acrylics. I am now going to wet them before I start.

As I was just about to try an acrylic painting, I forgot all the “rules”, but watching your MOST HELPFUL video answered all my questions! A huge THANK YOU!!

I must say sir, your ascent is a breath of fresh air. I'm a young novice artist from the Rhondda and finally finding someone I can learn from that is easier to follow and understand is amazing. I moved to Australia 7 years ago and I really miss the old welsh rock. Keep up the amazing work!

Every now and then you find an artist that’s not afraid to share. You by far are an artists angel! Thank you for your generous tips.

@CLIVE5ART

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Wow 62 and sitting in front of my first canvas in 50 years. I knew none of this and am so gladi clicked on you first. :) gutted I have more preparing b4 I begin. Thank you so much.

Thanks for the tips boyo. This 81 yr old novice appreciates your help and also appreciates the Welsh Griffin in the background and your Welsh accent, not yet rubbed off by the telly. My parents were both born and raised in S. Wales and I was born in London, lived in Pontypool, Monmouthshire for a year at age 11. I plan to watch all of your videos. Great advice. Cheerio. Dave

Thank you Clive! I've started painting again after not for 40 years. Your tips are so easy to follow and I look forward to trying them!

I just retired an am in a funk. You brightened my day!! I have always wanted to learn how to paint but had no idea where to begin. You have helped me so much. Thanks!!

Thank you for that I am 80 years old and love to learn new ways that help my painting!!.

BRILLIANT THANKYOU..best art lesson I’ve ever had...👏👏👏🌹🙋‍♀️

Thank you so much for your five tips for painting with acrylic colour

Thank you very very very mach. A Wonderful tips. God bless you.

You are the best, for u go slow enough for us to comprehend what's happening to our project! I really enjoy your tutorial! All of them Been painting for 10-years, BUT I have learned so much more from you. Thank you....n don't go away...

Top man Clive the welsh are the best 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 top artist and excellent tips

You have a great way of explaining and I really appreciated your tips and demonstration of how to apply them. I was always curious as to how to keep the paint more pliable for a longer time. Thank you.

Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing this information with us. Keep up the great tips and tricks please.

I just went to Hobby lobby here in the states and bought me some gesso for the first time. I am getting back into acrylic. I am not as profecient as you are but I am hoping to get there. I am 44 so I have a few years left of life to get good at painting lol. Great tips for a beginner like me.

Thank you very much. These tips are really helpful.👍

I discovered your channel a few months ago and find it very entertaining and very helpful. I hadn't painted for about 30 years, have lots of time now and discovered a painting class in a local Senior center and returned to my first love. I painted with oils before so this is a whole other adventure. I have learned so many things i did not know about acrylics. Such as "now how do I use water? I find your channel sooooo helpful. I read that your are English. I kept trying to discern the accent but didn' get it until I read another comment and she referred to you as UK. Thank you so much for making your class available to so many people

Just starting with acrylics so this was really helpful advice for a novice, thank you!

It was a very helpful video. God bless you.

So glad you mention gesso. I've seen so many good paintings spoilt by the artist not doing this and they wonder why their fine painting looks so woolly. I think ground colour you choose depends what you are painting.

Thank you so much for these tips. I went to a paint party and we were instructed to paint straight into the canvas. I wasn't happy with the results and have wanted to find better ways of painting. I'm so glad I found you.

@CLIVE5ART

4 жыл бұрын

They teach only their way I allow you to do what you want with guidance

What great tips! You'll make my painting so much easier. Thanks for helping us.

I KNEW I needed that primer i saw today!! I m thankful for these tips. Oh im so excited for my journey as an paintress/artist.

I’ve always loved painting and drawing but haven’t had much experience. I’m 70 now and finally have a bit more time to explore with paint, and I just loved your advice! I’ve completed a few paintings recently but really wish I’d known a bit more first! I’ve just subscribed - thank you so much!

The information is very helpful, thank you for sharing.

Thank you Mr. Clive, this helps so much. I am learning every day and truly grateful for your shared wisdom.

Thanks for sharing the useful tips.

Fascinated by your preparation of the canvas. I'm anxious to begin again after learning your 5 tips. Thank you.

Thank you Clive, I’m a beginner so found this very helpful.

Getting back into painting. Thank you. My first teacher was priceless. And you reminded me of her simple and awesome tips. Wish I had taken notes. Yes.!!! Spray bottle.

Thanks for these simple but most useful painting tips, yes, I will use these tips,,

Phenomenal teachings as always

Wonderful tips 💛 I haven't heard any of them before. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much for the tips! That was my first lesson and im over joyed at what ive learned. I will tune back in on Monday. Chow.

I'm surprised no one has ever taught me this before! These tips are very useful, and will probably make painting better and easier

Thank you so much for the tips, I've just started painting I always have been a pen Artis but thought it was time to get serious.I think with your tips I just may become a good paint Artis

I think this was the most useful set of tips I have ever received regarding acrylic paints in such a short time. They really helped a lot.

@CLIVE5ART

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great tips and reminders! Thank you!

These tips make so much sense for acrylic. I'm halfway through a piece, and I am going to start tomorrow's session with these. I can't wait. Love the tip of adding a slight tone to the gesso - its so true that when I start a painting, my eyes plays tricks on me until there is color on the whole canvas. This will be so helpful when I start my next project. Thank you so much!

@CLIVE5ART

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support

So so simple ! And I had no idea, will come in very useful.

Thank you for the info, finally someone cares and very helpful.

I am learning a lot at the age of 70. I feel I'll certainly benefit from your initial instructions. Thanks for the valuable tips given by you. I saw a lot of videos of other painters but no one guided the amateurs like you. Thanks a lot sir. Sarita sharan

Thank you so very much. I did not realize how much I was interested in painting abstract as well as other types of paintings, until I was 50 years old. I can not do the physical things outside that I enjoyed all my life. So I started pouring paint which was fun, but really wanted to do more. Now this is my relaxing technique. I have asked questions on to other artists with no response. Thank you so much for your videos and expertise!!

I love your accent! I could listen to you all day long. Thank you for the wonderful tips!

The only tip I totally agree with is the water tip. I'm on a totally different plain than you. I stretch my own canvases, buying (I like #10 duck), by the roll. Purchase my own wood from a lumber yard. Forty years ago I started painting on raw canvas, don't even buy or make gesso anymore. I mix my paints, never use any color direct from tube or jar, all my colors are unique (and with experience ), I can duplicate them. I too started out a representational painter, but over the years saw more of the line & color relationships and am now totally abstract. Lots of good info, for you beginners here. The best information any teacher ever gave me is, "This is art, there aren't any rules." Cheer's

@CLIVE5ART

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you I try to help all skill levels as sounds like your like me make it yourself and enjoy all parts of the process good for you. Keep up the great work

You're the best! I find myself coming back to your channel every time I begin a new art project to help re-organize and facilitate my creative process. Thank you for passing down your wealth of expertise onto so many aspiring artists. You are truly appreciated.

@CLIVE5ART

4 жыл бұрын

So happy to help

Thank you! Great tips for a beginner. Just getting ready to do my first attempts at acrylic painting!

Very helpful thanks for sharing...

Newbie beginner here. Thank you so much for your videos. Your instruction is perfect. Not just what or not what to do, but why. Understanding why helps me to be less afraid. Like I’m in control. When I’m actually not. LOL. I haven’t even started on my first canvas yet. But now I feel like I can. Happy painting!

These are fantastic tips. I especially appreciate the gesso and adding the background while its still wet. Thank you!

Just starting to unleash an artist within at 74, and these tips very helpful. I've dabbled in oils, and found them easier than acrylics, but your tips show me mistakes I was making. Thank you!

Omg, I've never primed my canvases, that's why when I bought them they looked so rough and not so smooth. This explains why they're so cheap! Thank you very much! I'm going to see how to make the gesso :) thank you very very much! Extremely helpful!

This was so very helpful, thank you. Hopefully I will start painting soon 👍🏼❤️

Thank you so much! I will definitely use all of these tips from now on. Great presentation, useful ideas, and things i have never thought of. Top work. Cheers!

Hello, I have been doing pouring painting, and now I would like to switch over to free painting I call it. Thank you for your 5 tips! This is so helpful to me..I hope to see more of your tips.

Thank you for your tips. I've been painting more lately. I'm actually working on one of my best paintings.

This was the first video I watched before I even started painting and I just watched it again after painting with acrylics for a few months ( just to see if I was missing something). Helpful both times! Thank you so much for these helpful tips. I learned important things not mentioned in other videos. I appreciate your easy, friendly approach to teaching as well. I’m now a subscriber.

yep. so good to have you helping me.

You are my favorite teacher 👍🏼😃💖

I've been painting with acrylic awhile and look forward to trying these ideas for a different experience.

Thank you so much. I feel as if I'm learning how to paint for the first time! There's always something new to learn!

@CLIVE5ART

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great tips. I am not a professional artist however I welcome information that will make my work easier and in excellence.

Thank you so much I have been painting for many years and got into bad habits which result in frustrating painting sessions . These tips are brilliant and will help enormously.

I wouldn't have known if I haven't come across your channel. Thank you so much for the tips. Will apply them.