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Koksilah #1, oil on watercolour paper, 5 7/8″ x

Koksilah #1, oil on watercolour paper, 5 7/8″ x 4 1/4″

Available at shop link in bio.

"August", oil on linen, 76"x46", 2020. Available.

"August", oil on linen, 76"x46", 2020. Available.

Scafe Hill Study #1, 10”x8.5”, oil on watercol

Scafe Hill Study #1, 10”x8.5”, oil on watercolour paper. Available framed or unframed at shop link in bio 🌸

Marcela II, 72" x 40", oil on linen 2017 Marcela

Marcela II, 72" x 40", oil on linen 2017

Marcela II is from my Gaze series, painted between 2014-2019. The last image here is the 24"x12" study for Marcela II.

Throughout this series, I painted one or two studies prior to painting each larger scale work. I don't do this in quite the same way anymore, but found it to be a very helpful process then, and enjoy the "minature" paintings that came out of it.

Both available; DM for inquiries.

I love painting these little studies. Bottom right

I love painting these little studies. Bottom right is the latest one, from Thetis Lake area in/near Victoria.

They are all painted on a little 5 7/8” x 4 1/4” watercolour block I got at the @sennelier1887 store in Paris years ago. It’s such a strange size - why not 4”x6”? It’s no better in centimetres. There are only two sheets left on this block; took me 16 years to use it up.

All are available; please feel free to DM for info.

A quiet moment, sitting in the soft grass and moss

A quiet moment, sitting in the soft grass and moss. 🌸

“Lately”, oil on canvas, 20”x20”. Available - DM for inquiries or visit shop link in bio.

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Nicole Sleeth

Welcome to this pencil portrait drawing demonstration! This video shows excerpts from the full 3+ hour course. In this course, you’ll learn how to start a portrait drawing, correct it, and add detail and shading.

To register, visit https://nicolesleethatelier.com/register/drawing-a-portrait/

If you’ve ever come across major drawing errors late in your drawing, or wondered how to correct them or whether you should start again, this course is for you.

More than halfway through the portrait, I realized that I hadn’t achieved a likeness, and had to make some major corrections. It’s a fantastic learning experience – learn from my mistakes, and also learn how to correct a drawing when you realize it’s inaccurate.

This course discusses simple portraiture anatomy, measuring, working from large to small, how to add shading, and more.

Timestamps:
00:00 intro
01:28 Part 1: Setting Up The Drawing
04:07 Part 2: Refining the Shapes
06:58 Part 3: Beginning the Shading
09:55 Part 4: Correcting the Drawing
12:53 Part 5: Building More Detail
14:42 Part 6: More Revisions and Finishing the Portrait

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Drawing a Portrait in Pencil - Making Corrections for a Better Likeness

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Have you ever painted over a charcoal drawing on canvas, only to have your carefully made drawing disappear? If you're wondering how to fix or seal your charcoal drawing on canvas before beginning your painting, learn how with this video.

What you'll learn:
- Why to use charcoal instead of graphite
- How to use paint and Gamblin Galkyd medium to fix your drawing
- Not to worry about smudges or erased lines on your canvas

Timestamps:
00:00 intro
00:19 starting with a charcoal drawing
00:56 why to use charcoal instead of graphite/pencil
01:26 how to fix the drawing to the canvas
01:56 mixing Galkyd with paint
02:19 tracing the drawing
04:16 24 hours later, drawing is dry/wrap up

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How to Fix/Seal A Charcoal Drawing on a Canvas

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If you have never used oil paint before, working in monochrome (1 colour plus white) is a great way of getting started. In this excerpt from my Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners course, learn how to start and finish the first pass of a still life oil painting.

Watch, brushstroke by brushstroke, how the first layer of paint is applied. Learn about first pass priorities, how much detail to include, how much paint to use, and more.

Full course available here: https://nicolesleethatelier.com/register/oil-painting-for-absolute-beginners/

How to clean your oil paint brushes: https://youtu.be/3S20qtUwB4U

Timestamps:
00:00 what is a first pass:
00:18 premixing paint values
01:22 how to choose a brush size
02:09 starting the first brushstrokes
03:39 applying thicker paint in the light areas
04:14 painting metal or glass texture using values
05:09 painting light areas on the plum
05:26 wrap up - how to finish first pass

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Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners - How to Paint a First Pass in Monochrome

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What is an underpainting, or imprimatura? Why is it helpful, and how do I paint one?

An imprimatura is the first layer of oil paint in a painting, intended to provide a colour, drawing, and value base to your painting. In this video lesson tutorial, I am using Transparent Earth Red by Gamblin.

This is an excerpt from Lesson 4 of my comprehensive painting course, From the Ground Up. To learn more, access the full lesson or course:

Full lesson: https://nicolesleethatelier.com/register/ftgu3/
From the Ground Up Oil Painting Course: https://nicolesleethatelier.com/register/ftgu/

What you'll learn:
- Underpainting priorities with regard to details, value, and drawing
- How to work on your underpainting without losing the charcoal drawing
- How to choose a good colour for the imprimatura
- Understanding the role of the underpainting
- Making sure your imprimatura is stable and archival

Timestamps:
00:00 intro
00:03 what is an imprimatura
00:11 the purpose of an imprimatura
00:20 what colour to use and how to choose
01:06 value relationships in the underpainting/working from a line drawing
02:12 a process-based approach to oil painting
02:47 how much detail to include
03:16 fat over lean; how much mineral spirits to use
04:27 wrap up/benefits of underpainting

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Painting an Imprimatura (or Underpainting) in Oil Paint - How To Do It And Why It Helps

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Follow along in this unique oil painting demonstration! Learn about painting skin tones, "stacking the paint", how to adopt a painterly style, and more.

To learn more, watch the full course here: https://nicolesleethatelier.com/register/stillwaiting/

"Still Waiting" painting available here: https://nicolesleeth.com/product/still-waiting-14-x-11/

Part 1: Watch “Still Waiting” come to life through a fully narrated timelapsed video.
Part 2: Enjoy an educational recorded live demo, where I talk in depth about my painting process and answer participant questions.
Part 3: Finish the painting with a narrated timelapse video.

What you'll learn:
- The value of pre-mixing oil paint colour
- Tips for painting realistic skin colours
- How to apply brushwork to create depth and volume in hand paintings
- Considerations for underpainting or imprimatura colour choices
- How to use oil paint with a painterly style

Timestamps:
00:00 intro
00:23 underpainting and colour relationships
01:59 first pass definition
02:26 live demo with Q&A begins
02:29 creating volume and form by "stacking" the paint
03:33 checking values and preventing muddy colour
04:56 answering participant question about brush size and type
06:17 painting detail last
06:48 the role of texture in an oil painting
08:17 end

✦ For more painting and drawing lessons, explore the Atelier: https://nicolesleethatelier.com

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Painting Realistic Hands - Oil Paint Demonstration | Learn about Skin Tones, Underpainting and More

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Learn how to stretch a canvas (cotton or linen) in this video tutorial. Stretching a canvas takes a bit of practice but with the right techniques and supplies, you'll be a pro in no time.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below.

Thank you to Nicole Sleeth Atelier member Katerina for the suggestion!

Tools: (not sponsored)

Canvas Stretching Pliers:
https://store.opusartsupplies.com/sagro/storefront/store.php?mode=showproductdetail&product=14233

Surebonder All In One Staple Gun:
https://www.amazon.ca/Surebonder-5650-All-Heavy-Staple/dp/B0000BYDQW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2FNTITSYXSB8W&keywords=surebonder+all+in+one+staple+gun&qid=1649538008&s=hi&sprefix=surebonder+all+in+one+staple+gu%2Ctools%2C125&sr=1-2

Staples:
https://www.amazon.ca/Surebonder-55014-4-Inch-Length-Staples/dp/B0058I34XO

Spray bottle:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00D7BJ6MW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Timestamps:
00:00 intro
00:09 materials
00:54 positioning the stretcher frame
01:46 how to start
03:20 continuing to stretch
06:13 removing a pucker
06:29 folding the corners
09:28 spraying with water to remove wrinkles and tighten canvas
10:35 all finished

✦ For more painting and drawing lessons, explore the Atelier: https://nicolesleethatelier.com

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How to Stretch a Canvas (Cotton or Linen)

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In Part 3, you’ll see the painting get finished through another narrated 14 minute timelapse video. Learn about controlling focus and depth through edges, and using oil paint in a painterly style while balancing texture and detail.

To watch the whole course, click here: https://nicolesleethatelier.com/courses/painting-still-waiting/

✦ For more videos, explore the Atelier: https://nicolesleethatelier.com

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Painting Hands - Part 3 oil painting demonstration (preview)

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Learn about colour mixing, “stacking” the paint, brushwork, underpainting, and more in this thorough painting demonstration. Recorded live in February 2022 and hosted by Opus Art Supplies, I discuss painting skin tones and answer participant questions in this engaging session.

To watch the whole course, click here: https://nicolesleethatelier.com/courses/painting-still-waiting/

✦ For more videos, explore the Atelier: https://nicolesleethatelier.com

✦ Nicole Sleeth's paintings: https://nicolesleeth.com

✦ Shop: https://nicolesleeth.com/shop

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Painting Hands - Recorded Live Demonstration (preview)

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Oil painting is pretty low tech, and all you really need is a brush, paint, and a canvas. Of course, there are studio tools that save time, money, and effort, and are well worth keeping around.

Learn about my favourite oil painting tools in this video. Perhaps you'll get some new ideas for your own studio!

Timestamps:
00:00 intro
00:21 glass palette
00:56 palette knives
01:52 mirror
02:24 canvas stretching pliers
03:26 silicone spatula for oil primer
04:05 paint scraper
04:33 colour/value isolator
05:14 Gill Mechanical tube wringer
06:30 wrap up

I purchased most of these from Opus Art Supplies. Please note, I am not sponsored in any way, these are just products I genuinely like.

Gill Mechanical Tube Wringer (the best!):
https://store.opusartsupplies.com/sagro/storefront/store.php?mode=showproductdetail&product=97679

Princeton Catalyst Silicone spatula:
https://store.opusartsupplies.com/sagro/storefront/store.php?mode=showproductdetail&product=65759

Colour/Value Isolator:
https://nicolesleethatelier.com/product/colour-value-isolators-2-pack/

Holbein Canvas Stretching Pliers
https://store.opusartsupplies.com/sagro/storefront/store.php?mode=showproductdetail&product=14233

✦ For more videos, explore the Atelier: https://nicolesleethatelier.com

✦ Nicole Sleeth's paintings: https://nicolesleeth.com

✦ Shop: https://nicolesleeth.com/shop

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Favourite Artist Tools for Oil Painting

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