A way to extend the life of your brushes is to apply your base tone to your canvas with a rag instead of a brush. It covers faster and you'll get a nice mottled tone.

Happy to see this on line, thanks Chief

Great stuff. Been painting for 15 years and never really thought about brushes. Subscribed

Whenever I see the thumbnail for this video I think it's a Satanic preacher in front of an upside down cross. My bad! Haha.

@StefanBaumann

5 жыл бұрын

You know me so well

@mc_va

3 жыл бұрын

I saw exactly the same thing! 🤣

@HP-lc8tg

2 жыл бұрын

But he is different

@helpmireach66subwith0video9

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly 🤣🤣

I discovered your glazing video an hr ago, subscribed, and know what I am going to do until noon-watch more of your videos! I have watched KZread videos with tutorials on guitar, piano, upholstery, drawing, acrylic, mathematics, carpentry, baking etc… You are the best teacher I have found. Your students are lucky, but feel I am also lucky to be learning so much at the age of 59. Thanks again, from Toronto. God bless the internet.

@MartClips

6 жыл бұрын

jmmacb03 you are 14

@ronschlorff7089

5 жыл бұрын

nice how they all relate one to the other, and math ties them all together;.... IT is the Force!!

@lavonnecarrick2238

3 жыл бұрын

God bless the Internet, that is funny LOL.

thank you for sharing this knowledge with us Stefan, i myself found it greatly helpful as someone interested in this medium.

Stefan, great information.

so confused about brushes, came across your video - thank you, you gave fabulous info about oil brushes...now I know what to get. Hooked on all your videos now!

Great video. I love this guy. Thanks!

Thank you for the explanation, it is helpful!

😊I certainly enjoy learning from you ! Thank.you for posting the information. You are interesting and funny, so its enjoyable to learn!

@StefanBaumann

7 жыл бұрын

THanks

I usually paint in watercolr but Stefan Baumann is one big inspiration his pasion for art is great

@StefanBaumann

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words

Princeton came out with a line of synthetic brushes called Catalyst Polytip bristle brushes (series 6400) , similarly priced. They are Amazing - they hold the best edges & points I've seen.

thank you very much for this video it means alot to me , as a beginner oil painter its hard to find good true information

I have always heard, at least back in the day, that oil painters took good care of their brushes and they also used Kolinsky Sable brushes from the mink in deep artic Russia. Millions of the mink just hard to get to in the trapping there of, due to the treacherously cold brutal area conditions they live in. It is true that the various hog, i.e. boar bristle brushes are the backbone of the oil painters industry and always have been, second is the badger brushes!!! As for an oil painters painting area that is what is left full of paint and splatter and are seldom cleaned up. Sometimes you even write the paint combinations on the splatter to remind you what paints you used to acquire that specific hue when starting out. The brushes were always well taken care of with soaps, conditioners and left well oiled to keep them for a long as possible. reshaping and keeping the water out of the ferrules so as not to rust them out. Not standing them with the bristles pointed up in a vertical manner but in a horizontal manner. Now that may have changed in this era of we don't need to take care of anything anymore it is a mere drop in the bucket for us to spend $60, to $100 dollars for a descent boar bristle brush then when we have used it without cleaning it we may just toss it away like yesterdays trash after a dozen or so uses!! The days of frugality are of a bygone era I would now posture!!! I took good care of my bristle brushes that were presented to me by Thomas Kinkade, who said to me that the secret to a good painting is always to take care of your brushes and they will take care of you. I look forward to more of your instruction.

Hi,Stefan!! I'm fascinated watching your videos every day!!! thanks for being so generous to us. I'm learning a lot from your clases I wish I could paint like you do :)

@StefanBaumann

7 жыл бұрын

You will if you just stay steady painting every day

@viviananunez7680

7 жыл бұрын

Stefan Baumann I will follow your piece of advice and all your wonderful and helping videos Thanks,Stefan!!! :)

I fully agree.Look after ur brushes..

Awesome.😁

Thanks

When I saw the THUMBNAIL I thought that thing behind him was✝️kruss upside down 🤣 n he's holding the Bible lmao

Hi I have a question regarding the Dynasty Black Gold. Would these brushes give a more impasto stroke or a more blended look. I prefer the impasto look where the brush strokes show

Hi, I have a question, or your thoughts at least. If you hardly use any medium when painting, except a bit of linseed or stand oil, and turpenoid but again scarcely even that. You paint, dry, paint dry and so on, can you spray quick dry, to help it dry faster in between painting?

Did you explain the thing which is mentioned in the title?

What if I only want to use synthetic brushes? Are they fine? I am guilt of using natural hair brushes. Thank you!

Is it wrong to clean the brushes with soap every day after using them? Thanks!

Thx for sharing this useful info. I have one question, where can I buy an easel like yours?

@StefanBaumann

7 жыл бұрын

Im not sure what Easel you are talking about

@DavidRuiz-ci7zb

7 жыл бұрын

Thx for the reply :) The aluminum easel in this video "Choosing Brushes for oil painting"

Hmmm..I'm left a little confused. Is he suggesting buying Black Gold flats AND bristle brushes in the same sizes or what? And I've seen him use rounds on some of his painting demos, not all flats. What brand and sizes does he suggest for the rounds for serious but beginner and on a budget, using mostly canvas sizes 11 by 14 and 16 by 20?? thanks anyone.

any brush you use in oil paint should ALWAYS be stored with oil on the bristles, especially real hair brushes. neatsfoot oil is best if it is not long term storage however I was a sign painter for many years and I use motor oil because it does not dry out and makes your brushes sit well even for years. And never mix oil and water brushes-it will ruin the "snap" in your oil brushes-have different sets for oil and water based paints. :)

@attheranch4876

6 жыл бұрын

Carol Forsythe walnut oil is best.

@ronschlorff7089

5 жыл бұрын

@@attheranch4876 used daily, brushes stay nice!

@erxfav3197

Жыл бұрын

Motor oil??

@carolforsythe6316

Жыл бұрын

@@erxfav3197 yes it never dries out

@carolforsythe6316

Жыл бұрын

@@ronschlorff7089 some special brushes are used only every couple of years especially when sign painting so you need oil that will never dry out

Hi, I watched your video on choosing brushes for oil painting twice. I have a question, first, you did not say which brand of Bristle brushes you like. And is it Hog hair bristle brushes you like? I am new to brushes. ;-) Second you didn't mention what brand of paints would you recommend? Reeves (Micheals), Blick, Da Vinci, Schminke, Grumbacher, Rembrant, M. Graham, Williamsburg or Old Holland? I know the paints will last me 3 years or more. I'd want a high pigment load paint that is lightfast.. I am going to buy the Dynasty Black Gold nylon brushes and the Escoda Sable brushes for details. But I don't know which brand of Bristle brushes to buy or paints.

@StefanBaumann

9 жыл бұрын

Blake Smith Blake I do like Hog Hair Brushes in fact most paintings on canvas are done with hog hair. the canvas texture is bad on brushes so depending what type of style you should always start with hog. Sable can be used dater for detail and finish and also for blending but these brushes can get expensive I love Old Holland paint but Graham is also good I would rather buy brushes then spend a lot on paint so any brand of paint would be fine. Escoda has great hog brushes I would buy them.

@m4dh4dd3r

9 жыл бұрын

Stefan thank you for the clarification. I will get my hogs brushes from Escoda and my nylon ones from Dynasty Black Gold and my Sable from Escoda. Happy painting! ;-)

@StefanBaumann

9 жыл бұрын

Blake Smith anytime

@m4dh4dd3r

9 жыл бұрын

One more quick question. Do you like badger hair brushes or hogs hair brushes for painting flowers more? And if you like badger hair more what brand ? Thanks.

@jmmacb03

8 жыл бұрын

+Blake Smith Thanks for asking all my questions!

Where can I get these brushes? Searched on Amazon. No luck. Great videos. Thanks.

@lavonnecarrick2238

3 жыл бұрын

I am looking for these brushes also. Did you ever find them?

@rainerburmeister5758

2 жыл бұрын

They are Dynasty Black Gold Brushes. dynastybrush.com/black-gold/#LongHandle

the term "Bristle" - is that a natural hair or a synthetic?

"Oil painters are lazy" Sounds about right

@scott31312

8 жыл бұрын

+Orthanderis Artist are lazy. I know.

@ronschlorff7089

5 жыл бұрын

@@scott31312 Most people are lazy, that's why socialism is popular world wide!! And most artists today are either socialists, communists, or democrats, all the same thing in varying degrees of laziness!!

@taylorj6177

4 жыл бұрын

@@ronschlorff7089 Many serious artists have been de jure "Communists" but De Facto Capitalists.

@ronschlorff7089

4 жыл бұрын

@@taylorj6177 Right, if your art is a business, you are a capitalist;...…. if you want to also eat that is!! :D

@taylorj6177

4 жыл бұрын

@@ronschlorff7089 Exactly. Although I suppose that shows my own bias as an American in the 21st century... I'm certain there have been actual communist painters in the past. Feudal painters, etc. etc... Actually, the notio of the "self made painter" is a rather new one, I'd argue... sort of originating in Van Gogh and pushed through to the aerican abstract expressionists, who themselves were precisely these self-proclaimed "commies". Picasso, though he of course despisedUSA, was a self-proclamed communists - at one time thought to be one of the richest persons alive; which of course does not sound too communistic atall.

i wish i was ur regular student. i am an aspiring artist who attended a law school

@StefanBaumann

7 жыл бұрын

You can always consider my weekly coaching calls, information is on my website or just give me a call 415-606-9074

Ok so for a while now, I've been struggling with my brushes. And by that, I mean that every time I go to lay a brushstroke, it seems to just scrape off the paint, leaving behind a massive scratchy brush stroke that has gone all the way through to the canvas surface. It always leaves my paintings looking like a pissed off cat used it as a scratching post.... So the question is, am I using the wrong brushes (I use hog hair), am I pushing too hard on my strokes? Should I do a layer and let it dry, then paint the other layers like you would with acrylic? What? Please, and thank you, it's been quite frustrating to me for a good while, now.

@Impressio_Nisti

7 жыл бұрын

Dave Ricin Use synthetic brushes.

Being an acrylic painter, all of us acrylic painters are petrified of leaving our loaded brushes alone even for a bathroom break. After the first five or so destroyed hardened brushes....you learn. 😆😆😆😉

@williambarr3119

3 жыл бұрын

Why not just put a little water on the brush with the paint on it and wrap it in some Saran wrap and go preform your Bio and even returning some 4 hours later to a soft ready to go acrylic paint brush??? Saran wrap cures all ills of the acrylic painter!!!

@ARedMagicMarker

3 жыл бұрын

@@williambarr3119 I am aware of all the "tricks", but sometimes, life happens and you forget XD It's why I work in oils more nowadays, but I still work with pro acrylics on the daily.

@erxfav3197

Жыл бұрын

@@ARedMagicMarker so what about just leaving them in a cup of water??

what brand are theses brushes and where do I buy them?

@StefanBaumann

9 жыл бұрын

bea gustafson Rosemary

@beagustafson2666

9 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@MartClips

6 жыл бұрын

bea gustafson tjenare

@ronschlorff7089

5 жыл бұрын

don't waste money on expensive brushes, save your money for the best paint you can buy! And canvas! I've seen artists with expensive hand made brushes use cheap craft store canvas boards, and "student grade" paint. Makes you scratch your head!! "What were they thinking" LOL.

Where can I buy the Black Gold brush? What is the brand?

@chrismcgee985

6 жыл бұрын

Sherry Ying the brand is dynasty, you can find them at Dick Blick, I'm about to buy some today based on his recommendation. I love his videos and his way of teaching, I'm thrilled to watch every video and I'm learning so much. I've had some great instructors in the past but I'd love to be in his classes!

Hi Stefan, you mentioned a brand name of brushes sounded like scoter.... would you please let me know the real name..... thanks a lot.

@ellesnyder942

6 жыл бұрын

Escoda

I use only synthetic brushes for moral reasons. The technology has come a long way and there are some beautiful brushes out there!

@carolforsythe6316

Жыл бұрын

BIG BIG difference between synthetic and real hair brushes. a pro will know the difference. and as for moral reasons I guess a brush made from a rat would bother you as the animals that a lot of hair brushes come from are pests that are culled for health and safety in Asia.

@tba1879

Жыл бұрын

@@carolforsythe6316 I am a pro and have used both. Now I only use synthetic for many reasons and find them superb.

@carolforsythe6316

Жыл бұрын

@@tba1879 bull. nothing beats a real hair brush. A REAL pro knows the difference. What kind of pro are you? what do you do for a living with art? I find it hard to believe you are really a pro artist. So you paint what? and what do you sell or work for?

@tba1879

Жыл бұрын

@@carolforsythe6316 Yes, I make my living as an artist and, as I said, I have tried both and find modern synthetics to be excellent--and trust me, I'm very exacting in my standards and definitely know the difference. If you haven't experimented as I have or you don't care, fine--but don't cast aspersions on my choices when I have taken the time to do so.

@carolforsythe6316

Жыл бұрын

@@tba1879 bull caca. there is a HUGE difference. so good for you, you are mesmerized by the pretty brushes. Real pros use real hair brushes-syns can NEVER match real. Work in a real shop and the real pros would laugh at you. 🤣😂🤣

Please what brand of brush is the synthetic you love in this video - i've looked in catalogs and am not sure which brush you are showing = HELP1

@StefanBaumann

9 жыл бұрын

Lois Walter The best brushes are from an English company call Rosemary Every artist in the world uses them The are a mail order catalog so you have to go online to get them good luck

@jmmacb03

8 жыл бұрын

+Stefan Baumann You are a very patient man!

@jaqui-lynne3281

7 жыл бұрын

Found the company, but please advise whats the name of the brushes as they have many. Thanks

@edagharachadaghi1586

6 жыл бұрын

I think he said Escoda brushes. I've been searching on Blick Art online and I could find Escoda brushes.

@jytte47

6 жыл бұрын

eda gharachadaghi try this www.escoda.com/

Stefan I’m burning through my bristled filberts ! Help !!! I’m using masterpiece classic canvases and I know you’re familiar with them . it’s like working on sandpaper , and I’m wondering if this is what’s wearing them down so quickly ???should I gesso them two or three times before I start painting? Help !

@StefanBaumann

2 жыл бұрын

Brushes don't last forever but putting a couple layers of gesso on the canvas does work but I recomend that you STOP using canvas and go to board

@allenvoss7977

2 жыл бұрын

@@StefanBaumann I’m using gallery wrapped canvases this way I don’t have to go through the trouble of framing my work . if I switch to board I have to frame everything . this is my dilemma. Why is bored so good? I know great painters do use them, but why?

@StefanBaumann

2 жыл бұрын

@@allenvoss7977 Ambersant has panels that are glued onto 2 inch frames

@allenvoss7977

2 жыл бұрын

@@StefanBaumann your the best ! 😅

Stefan, you mentioned that you will need to replace your brushes at some point, however I see other videos of "oil painters" that brag that some of their brushes are 15,20,30, even 40 years old. So I'm a little confused.

@StefanBaumann

2 жыл бұрын

so of the old brushes still have some good hairs

Seriously the difference between oil painters and others is long handles or short !

where do people get their references ?? I am not that good at drawing but if I have a picture I can match that but I understand that is a no no.

@StefanBaumann

2 ай бұрын

If you master painting you can learn to create with no references. I would recommend a good coach and learn to paint. There is no, NO in painting. if you want to paint a photo like you do, it OK.but finding the freedom to create from nothing is amazing.

I really want to punch the person who keeps going, "Mmm hmm" after every point he makes. Apart from that, very useful, thanks for posting.

@StefanBaumann

3 жыл бұрын

Dick, you really need some anger management classes.

@YorkshirePirate

3 жыл бұрын

@@StefanBaumann No thanks :)

Sorry Boss, I disagree with your observations on oil painters. I for one, a small time oil painter with some 30 paintings to my credit, always clean my brushes & the pallette at the end of the painting day But certainly thanks for your tips.

@StefanBaumann

3 жыл бұрын

That means that you are a craftsmen and that you clean your brushes make you professional

@srsssnr

3 жыл бұрын

@@StefanBaumann Far from it Stefan. I too indulge in oil painting as a hobby, not too bad though, but there's always room for improvements, learning.

yeah.... the moment you said "oil brushed have long handles" you lost me......

Will wearing medieval style clothing make you a better painter?

@anaygupta3512

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 No, Homeboy

Give me any brush and I can adapt to the way it flows and feels. As long I can paint with it I'm happy.

😊I certainly enjoy learning from you ! Thank.you for posting the information. You are interesting and funny, so its enjoyable to learn!

@StefanBaumann

7 жыл бұрын

thanks

@thebestisyettocomegodisawe1081

7 жыл бұрын

Stefan Baumann 😁You are very welcome!