MEDIUM LENGTH ART VIDEO | "Steps in a Commission" | Oil Stick Art | Carol Zirkle Montana Artist

This is an older video, but maybe you would be interested in the info. This medium length art video shows how to use oil painting sticks and how to paint a dog portrait. It is a step by step video of the process used in the commissioned painting of the beautiful Australian Shepherd named Willow. The overall painting process is to paint an initial color layer, then add subsequent glazed layers as needed. In each layer, I apply the paint, then move the paint, and in the glazed layers remove some of the paint so that previous layers will show through. I hope you like this painting.

This painting is called "Willow" is oil stick art on canvas and measures 10" X 8" inches.

Here are the chapters by subject:
00:00 Intro
00:14 Customer Photos
00:30 Develop Reference
00:45 Prep Canvas
01:45 Underpainting
02:16 Oil Sticks
02:29 Pick Colors
03:04 First Layer
04:34 Finishing Layer
04:48 Eyes First
06:05 Ready for Approval
06:19 Varnish
06:33 Ship

Oil Sticks by: Paul deMarrais at http://pauldemarrais.com/home.html

Music by: "Happy Mandolin" by Media Right Prod

I am a Montana artist residing in the beautiful high plains desert in southwestern Montana, also called the Big Sky Country! My paintings are heavily inspired by the colorful skies and it's effect on the colors of the land. I work primarily in oil sticks, and sometimes tubed oils using the CYMK palette. The vast majority of what I share here on YouTube involves my creative process: paintings, time lapses, tips, techniques, and how I do some of the technical and marketing tasks involved with being an artist today.

In 2000, I left a corporate job of 19 years, sold my house the next day and drove 1000 miles from Minneapolis to Montana the next day. I didn't know anyone here at the time, but have found a love filled life and am so glad I followed my passion, and hope you do too! PASSION ON!!

My Links:
⋆ Website: https://www.carolzirkleartist.com/
⋆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carol-Zirkle...
⋆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolzirkle...
⋆ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carolz1046/...
⋆ Fine Art America Shop: https://carol-zirkle.pixels.com/
⋆ Zazzle Shop: https://www.zazzle.com/store/carolzirkle

Thank you for watching and please let me know if you have any questions! Passion ON!!

Carol Zirkle