Strathmore Artist Papers's video: Oil Painting - Light Source and Rembrandt-Style Lighting Technique

From the Strathmore 2018 Online Workshops, follow along to Bob Burridge's Oil Painting Series, Finding the Focus in Your Painting. Lesson 2: LIGHT SOURCE & REMBRANDT-STYLE LIGHTING TECHNIQUE In drawing or painting, it’s not always about detail. Sometimes it’s about getting the simple darks down and the simple lights down first - If your painting looks flat and unexciting it’s likely because you don’t have a strong, single source of light. Make your painting more dramatic and exciting by using more darks against lights; strong shadows; and one part that is the brightest area in the painting. Why is value, contrast and light source important to know when creating a painting? Value can establish the mood of the painting. Soft, gentle low-value tones can be romantic or quiet. On the other hand, bright contrasting values can be dramatic, eye-popping or even harsh. PRINTABLE INSTRUCTIONS: https://www.strathmoreartiststudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2018_w4w2_instructions.pdf MATERIALS: ► Strathmore 400 Series Oil Painting Paper: https://www.strathmoreartist.com/oil/id-400-series-oil-painting.html ► Princeton Long-Handled Bright Brush: https://www.princetonbrush.com/catalyst-polytip-series-6400-princeton-brush-company-brush-6400/ ► Gamsol Solvent ► Galkyd Fast-Drying Medium ► Vegetable Oil, Masters Brush Cleaner ► Hand Barrier Cream, Gloves ► Painting Palette (Bob uses his table covered in paper or plastic) ► Roll of Paper Towels, Rags ► Wide-Mouth Tin Cans for Mediums (Bob uses tuna cans Bob's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4R7WvWu7LQ9StyZsOuqWA