Painting Realistic Seascapes with Oil Techniques
Adding Details
A course by Derek Macara , Oil Painting Instructor
About the video: Adding Details
Overview
“In this lesson, you'll see how to refine details and make adjustments to contrast to different areas. I'll also go over how you can adjust or fix any problem areas after the paint has dried. Then, I'll talk about the nature of oil paint, what it consists of and why it is important not to overwork the paint when you're applying it to the canvas. ”
In this video lesson Derek Macara addresses the topic: Adding Details, which is part of the Domestika online course: Painting Realistic Seascapes with Oil Techniques. Master realistic seascape painting techniques using oil paint, Photoshop, and sketching methods for stunning wave artistry.
Partial transcription of the video
“For this lesson, we're going to adjust any details in light and dark in any areas that need to be fixed. Again, taking a few steps back is helpful to see the whole painting from a different perspective. The paint should still be workable at this point. However, since we're using Gal-Kit as our medium, the paint will be dry in about 24 hours. So if you've been working on this painting over a few days and the paint has dried too much to rework it, that's OK. I'll go over what to do later in this lesson. So for instance, this area here, I'm not very happy with. add some lighter areas. and adju...”
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Course summary for: Painting Realistic Seascapes with Oil Techniques
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Category
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Areas
Oil Painting, Painting
Derek Macara
A course by Derek Macara
Derek Macara is a distinguished painter and photographer, celebrated for his expertise in crafting realistic seascapes with oil paint. His artistic journey began in Provincetown, Massachusetts, the oldest art colony in America. Immersed in this vibrant artistic community, Derek honed his skills, drawing early inspiration from the rich cultural heritage around him. His transition to a full-time painter followed a successful debut art show, which marked the beginning of his professional career. Before embracing painting, Derek worked as a commercial fisherman, a role that profoundly influences his seascapes. These experiences at sea infuse authenticity and depth into his work, capturing the essence of maritime life.
Derek's approach combines traditional techniques with modern technology, utilizing tools like Photoshop to enhance his creative process. His work is heavily inspired by renowned New England artists such as Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, and Charles Hawthorne, whose influence is evident in his use of light, shadow, and composition. Over the years, Derek has refined his technique, and his work now graces private collections worldwide. A firm believer in continuous learning, he encourages practice and patience, embodying the ethos that dedication leads to mastery. His paintings have been showcased in prestigious galleries, including a recent solo exhibition at the North Shore Arts Association.
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