How to Paint the Ocean in Oils - Large Seascape Painting "Beginnings" by Eva Volf
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This painting time lapse shows the process of creating my new large ocean oil painting "Beginnings". The original seascape painting measures 60x48 inches and is in private collection now.
I used a reference photo I took on a cloudy morning on Cape Hatteras in the Outer Banks, North Carolina.
Here I offer an insight into my technique and hope that all my artist-friends will find it useful or at least entertaining. I strongly urge you not to make copies of this painting for commercial use (as it is copyrighted) but you're most welcome to try out some techniques I taught myself over the years, like my absolute favorite one - finger painting the sky.
I used the following colors to create this moody ocean painting:
titanium white, ultramarine blue, viridian, burnt umber, Payne's gray, cadmium yellow, Prussian blue, a touch of premixed Portland warm gray (can be easily mixed). I also used Liquin as a medium. This painting took me 5 sessions x 4 hours and I let it dry completely in between them.
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Soundtrack: Shimmering Waves by the Euclidean Stairway.
Thank you very much for watching! Hope you enjoy it!
Your support and encouragement are much appreciated!
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beautiful technique, gorgeous painting, relaxing music......what a treat, thank you :)
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
you're most welcome, Pauline!
@chensherria4363
4 жыл бұрын
Eva Volf I’m a learner ,I love your painting sooo much too beautiful.. I try to learn from u , can I ask u how long to take u to finish this pic like this size?
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
@@chensherria4363 Thank you! This painting took me 5 sessions x 4 hours and I let it dry completely in between them.
@pintusaha5443
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice painting
@crystalmarroquin777
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for answering that question
My wife (Shari) liked to paint. She did it as a hobby and was learning. She didn't have the chance to find her niche' before passing but I know she loved the beach. She would've loved watching this. Thank you for the memories. ~Greg
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
Shari Gaunt thank you for sharing her story, Greg. God Bless you!
@thewizard2465
4 жыл бұрын
r.i.p shari, so sad! hope you are well greg.
@leokriss1591
2 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏
@agnieszkaobrazowska6270
Жыл бұрын
❤️
Thank you Eva for your generosity to share your talent and your process with us! I always felt at home by the water and the ever changing clouds which are my never ending joy! Forever grateful!
I'm a Korean artist.... your painting is so wonderful! I hope all the youtubers and artists do well.🤩😍🥰
WOW. incredible to watch the sea come alive
I enjoyed watching you paint. The result is beautiful.
As you painted, it was as though the beach and ocean beyond, was just outside your home/studio. Beautiful work!
@EvaVolf
2 ай бұрын
I appreciate it! So glad you enjoyed watching it!
Just WOWWW!!!
Perfect camera angle. Perfect music. Perfectly mastered creation.
Beautiful! And interesting to watch your techniques for foam patterns.
This is just beautiful! This is what I am striving to be like! Thank you for the inspiration! 🤗🤗
Spectacular ! Wow ! Wow ! Wow !
@EvaVolf
3 ай бұрын
Thank you
Amazing beautiful realism! I do love the sea, and it's quite difficult to painted as you do, ! Engaging surreal journey! Thank you ! Brilliant!
Fabulous talent! Amazing artist !! Congratulations, Eva!!!
I can't find the way to express you my thanks for this tutorial ! I finally understand how to paint waves !i sens you a chalourous HUG!🌹
@EvaVolf
Ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
You are an incredible painter! I live watching you paint! Thank you for showing us how you bring your gorgeous work to life!
Thank you for this! I'm not at all a painter but it's so calming watching you making magic.... Fantastic!
Gorgeous! Thank you for the demo!
Wow! That painting is absolutely stunning. Fantastic video I’m speechless.
Oh that painting is so breath taking..it's so beautiful it looks so real its like looking out of a window and seeing the beach right there...just gorgeous 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
At the end you say thank you for watching, think I'm right in saying it's us to be thanking you. Such a joy and privilege to watch your artwork evolve from start as naturally in to so much beauty. I'm so grateful for your descriptions of materials and methods too it never fails to inspire to create and share. I love painting the ocean too and it always captivates me but in my 58 years I've never saw a more talented and generous teacher.
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
Jim Harrison thank you for saying it, Jim, your kind words made my day 😀
this is so incredibly beautiful and watching everything you do to make a painting is mind boggling! You are an amazing painter. Thank you for sharing!
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
Kathleen Wilson warm thanks Kathleen 😀
A little piece of heaven. Stunning, mystifying, refreshing, free, darn beautiful.
A beautiful painting, and beautifully done! Than you for sharing.
Fabulous! You’re a brilliant artist! You also took us there!
Absolutely gorgeous! Brings me back to times on the beach watching the water! Thank you!
Thank you Eva. Clear concise instructions. A pleasure to watch!
Amazing! You make a complicated process look relaxing and easy, when I know it’s not😀 Thanks Much!
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
A Andrew I appreciate it 😀
I don't think there are adequate words in my vocabulary that express my appreciation for your work, that compare to what you express with paint on canvas. This, in my opinion, is your best yet! I watch a LOT of painters on KZread, mostly oil and watercolor, and some acrylic, but always looking for insights and inspiration. You are exceptional, and I hope you continue sharing your work with us for many years to come! Thank you!
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
Randy Smith your kind words made my day, Randy! Thank you for your encouragement!
@aldocellura3614
4 жыл бұрын
Randy Smith le
One word. Beautiful. Thank you for the teaching.
What a beautiful gift you have. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video. Thank you for sharing!
I really love how you've done this tutorial -- the speedy video, cerebral music and explanatory captions. Really well done. And beautiful painting too! :)
Eva make us watching with love and passion. Eva Best 😉❤
Can’t get enough of your painting videos. I watch and rewatch at 25% of speed. Your seascapes are just how I imagine. Thank you so much for your generosity. I’m painting mine and trying to incorporate your expertise. Grateful for your kindness.
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Beth, I’m so glad you find my videos useful
I'm awestruck, thank you so much for sharing!
Preciosa pintura! Saludos desde Colima, México
Это просто БОЖЕСТВЕННО это ШЕДЕВР ты умничка, ты красавица, у тебя руки золотые ты великий мастер дай БОГ тебе здоровья и творческих успехов лайк подписка привет из России
Masterpiece! Great sea painting! I also enjoyed the prosess and vew! Thank you for this video!
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
You are very generous to have shown your entire process. Thank you so much!
Thank you for the video. I look at you and remember Aivazovsky, too, seascapes, just Bellissima.
@mikeches7992
4 жыл бұрын
Shame on you ,this is not even close to Ivazovski...
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this. It is amazing! I would LOVE to own this. You are a genius! :)
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
Amber Ackroyd Thanks Amber, this seascape is still available: etsy.me/2toVFyK
I live by the sea in the Mediterranean & surrounded by beauty. I am slowly getter clarity as an artist to capture its essence and finding my way. Your work and tutorials are beyond helpful and beautiful. Thank you so much Eva.
Beautiful and so inspiring! Great job! Thanks for sharing your talent and best wishes. Blessings.
Maravilloso, me ha encantado, de las mejores marinas que he visto.. Enhorabuena, saludos desde España.
U r a god gifted artist. I love the way you paint . And the way you move while painting , its not a joke it takes so much efforts. U are amazing
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
rajan rawool thank you Rajan, yes, this huge painting made me stretch, kneel and bend a lot. I even didn’t go to gym those weeks, like a workout 🏋️♀️
@haroonshareef7050
4 жыл бұрын
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This is awesome, incredible and beautiful !!!!
I would like watch more and more of your video. I'm so obsessed with your painting. Really like it!!!
Parabéns ! Belíssima obra de arte. Receba nossos calorosos cumprimentos. Brasil.
Simply beautiful. I feel like I could walk into that painting ,and thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us. You inspire me to try to paint.🙂 I guess I need to go buy some paints first 😂
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sweetheart! Give it a try but beware: it's addictive: once you start painting, you can't give it up.
@peterelmer9114
4 жыл бұрын
Eva Volf ; you’re the first painter I’ve heard mention the addictiveness of painting - it is indeed and I now don’t feel so alone with my addiction. A lovely painting - seascapes are my passion too 👍
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
Peter Elmer of all the addictions, I think it’s the most harmless one
Omg I can feel that sand and soon my feets will be in this water, so realistic and atmospheric!☁️🌊
Beautiful, I love your technique and how graceful you look painting. Absolutely stunning!!!
You have persistence! I wished the wave on the right had brighter translucent “Aqua”, and maybe a wet sand edge shows the waves’ retraction. But it’s beautiful, thank you for sharing!
Awesome work! Just one question, do you paint over the fresh oil? Or wait for it to dry? And if so, how does the previous layer doesn't mix with the new one?
Thank you very much for sharing. I enjoy watching your painting.. Once again, "Thank you".
Wow!! What a beautiful painting and wonderful Artist you are!! Thank you so kindly for posting this!!!!
The painting is absolutely beautiful. I’m fortunate to have such a talent. Thank you for sharing. What do you do with all of your paintings?
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
Jude Thanks a lot, Jude! I sell them online: check out my Etsy shop EvaVolfSeascapes.etsy.com
Beautiful painting. Have you thought of making a instructional DVD video to help beginners like me?
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
Gary Thornton Hi Gary, thanks for your question. Yes, I definitely should do it. Don’t know when though. Right now you have 3 bored abs always hungry kids at home due to Ohio lockdown
Incredible !!!!those waves are amazing
Amazing, Lovely, Precious......BRAVO...!! ...GLORIOUS....
I believe this is the best video I've seen by you. It seemed you did more explaining of the details. I like that. It would be great if you could create some short videos (normal speed) on a few of your techniques, ie: ripples in water, intricate foam patterns, cloud layering, blending, etc. Btw, how long did this painting take you? A painting like this would take me months 😟
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
CD P I’ll consider doing shorter real time videos. This painting took me 5 sessions x 4 hours, and I let it dry in between them.
Doesn't seem to have done the painting. it likes so real. I've never seen such an outstanding painting.
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
N A Vaishnav thank you very much!
@vaishnav888
4 жыл бұрын
@@EvaVolf you are very very tallented.I am really impressed with you and your painting!!!! I am from india.and you?😊
Eva your work is just incredible. I cannot get over the beauty.
Perfect in every way ,Thank you for sharing your gift and giving me inspiration to have a go.
This is NOT a How to paint video its a time laps video
@outbacmedia
4 жыл бұрын
true
@stephaniegrace9920
4 жыл бұрын
You can still learn something from it
@EvaVolf
2 ай бұрын
I don’t think anyone will watch it for 7-10 hours straight, that was approximately the time it took me to paint it
Excellent work, love watching you work, great attention to detail and perspective.
Fantastic! Your knowledge of your subject and the subtle application of colours flows from you
So informative! Thank you, it was easy to understand. I love how you paint with your fingers too.
Wow! I've been back sitting here watching you paint. Wow again. I have learned so much just watching the way you do things. Thank you.
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
Cass Gascoigne I’m so glad you found this video useful! 😀
Incredible detail. I love this.
Very beautiful painting, details are right on!
Thank you for the best instruction of how to paint a sea scape. This is the best I have ever seen. Deeply appreciations from a student. You are an amazing painter and teacher! 🥇💐
Wow ..... just Wow !!!!!! That’s just brilliant 👍👍👍👍👍
Really it's very beatuful and fantastic. Congratulations, I hope you see with another masterpiece and more details. Bless you.
Thank you for this tutorial and for a great description of tools, paints and your technique, I am grateful and in awe once again!! THANK YOU!!
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
Shanni AV1611KJB thanks for watching Shanni! I’m so glad you liked it!
Thank you for this, Eva!
OMG How beautiful!!!! Thank you for teaching!
Stunning !!!
That's really wonderful and perfect. Very exciting, love the colors so much.
I had an enjoyable time watching you create this beautiful picture! Thanks for sharing!
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
Zachary Lux my pleasure
I love this format! Thank you so much.
Beautiful seascape. Thank you for sharing your skills.
Absolutely Stunning! What a talent you have,
Lindo! Fantástico! Nunca vi coisa igual! Parabéns!!!
beautiful, wonderful work!
Congrats - Your images are all awesome ones!
Stunning painting. Thank you for sharing,
Magnificent detail. Loved to watch you work.
Stunningly beautiful.
Really Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your talent!
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Marvelous painting Eva. Excellent. ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful work. You make me feel like I can actually paint this. Thank you.
Podziwiam! Talent wielki! Szacun dla Pani !!!
What's not to like about this, great tutorial and absolutely brilliant artwork, thanks for sharing this with us. Fabulous, love this!
@EvaVolf
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support, Derek!
Beautiful. Such talent.
Those foam patterns and highlights on the shore and wave makes your tutorial THE BEST! I've seen other seascape tutorials and the end result is not even close to your beautiful and realistic painting!
Me encanta!! 😍 Precioso ❤️
Beautiful painting, love the details and depth in the painting ❤
Perfect! Beautiful technique, Thank You Eva Volf.Luis Marto. Lisboa Portugal
You're method is inspiring! Love this seascape!