In this video, Laura Robb discusses the techniques of John Singer Sargent to help you achieve a painterly look without overworking your piece.
Learn how to maintain fresh, effortless results in your paintings through key lessons on observation, edges, and composition. We also discuss how to apply these timeless techniques to your own work, with tips on starting strong and working with wet paint to perfect soft transitions.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction: Achieving a Painterly Look
1:16 - Sargent’s Focus on Observation and Values
3:32 - The Importance of a Strong Start in Painting
5:04 - Unfinished Studies: Insights into Sargent’s Process
7:28 - How to Maintain a Fresh, Effortless Look in Your Work
10:02 - Applying Sargent’s Lessons in Still Life Painting
14:08 - The Puzzle of Painting - study with Laura Robb
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THE PUZZLE OF PAINTING