Painting Tutorial – Chiaroscuro & Sfumato Techniques - Grisaille & Glazing
TomMakesArt
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Learn classical oil painting techniques used by the Old Masters – including chiaroscuro and sfumato. A full, solvent-free painting process from start to finish.
The painting showcases traditional methods like chiaroscuro and sfumato, inspired by the masters such as Caravaggio and Leonardo da Vinci.
In this video, you'll learn how to:
Separate form from color
Create a grisaille underpainting
Apply transparent glazes
Add white highlights in wet glazes
Build up the soft transitions of the sfumato effect
All materials and techniques are studio-safe – no solvents involved.
📩 Waitlist for my upcoming Video Course:
I am currently preparing a comprehensive video course that will cover the technique of grisaille and glazing in great detail—bringing the heritage of the Old Masters into the present day without toxic thinners and lead paints. It will take a few more months to complete. I have set up an email list that you can join, and I will notify you when it is ready. Since YouTube doesn't always notify subscribers, I will also send a short note when I upload a new video. No spam, no junk mail, promised.
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Colors used in this tutorial:
Grisaille:
Old Holland Neutral Tint
Blockx Titanium White
Glazes:
Old Holland Alizarin Crimson Lake
Old Holland Raw Sienna Light
Old Holland Scarlet Lake
Blockx French Ultramarine Blue Light
White Highlights:
Gamblin Flake White Replacement
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Music from musopen
Bach - Goldberg Variations, BWV. 988 - Variation 13
Bach - Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - Aria
Antonio Vivaldi - Sonata 5 (I) Largo
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Painting Tutorial – Chiaroscuro & Sfumato Techniques - Grisaille & Glazing
TomMakesArt
38,196 views
Learn classical oil painting techniques used by the Old Masters – including chiaroscuro and sfumato. A full, solvent-free painting process from start to finish.
The painting showcases traditional methods like chiaroscuro and sfumato, inspired by the masters such as Caravaggio and Leonardo da Vinci.
In this video, you'll learn how to:
Separate form from color
Create a grisaille underpainting
Apply transparent glazes
Add white highlights in wet glazes
Build up the soft transitions of the sfumato effect
All materials and techniques are studio-safe – no solvents involved.
📩 Waitlist for my upcoming Video Course:
I am currently preparing a comprehensive video course that will cover the technique of grisaille and glazing in great detail—bringing the heritage of the Old Masters into the present day without toxic thinners and lead paints. It will take a few more months to complete. I have set up an email list that you can join, and I will notify you when it is ready. Since YouTube doesn't always notify subscribers, I will also send a short note when I upload a new video. No spam, no junk mail, promised.
Join the list here: https://oilpainting.eo.page/kb4sj
Colors used in this tutorial:
Grisaille:
Old Holland Neutral Tint
Blockx Titanium White
Glazes:
Old Holland Alizarin Crimson Lake
Old Holland Raw Sienna Light
Old Holland Scarlet Lake
Blockx French Ultramarine Blue Light
White Highlights:
Gamblin Flake White Replacement
👆 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more art tutorials!
Grisaille Painting Tutorial – Chiaroscuro & Sfumato ...
First glazing on the cloth Painting Tutorial – Chiaroscuro & Sfumato ...
First glazing on the hands Painting Tutorial – Chiaroscuro & Sfumato ...
Second glazing on the cloth Painting Tutorial – Chiaroscuro & Sfumato ...
Second glazing on the hands (shadows) Painting Tutorial – Chiaroscuro & Sfumato ...
Third glazing on the cloth Painting Tutorial – Chiaroscuro & Sfumato ...
Third glazing on the hands Painting Tutorial – Chiaroscuro & Sfumato ...
Fourth glazing on the hands (shadows & details) Painting Tutorial – Chiaroscuro & Sfumato ...
Finished tutorial painting Painting Tutorial – Chiaroscuro & Sfumato ...
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Music from musopen
Bach - Goldberg Variations, BWV. 988 - Variation 13
Bach - Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - Aria
Antonio Vivaldi - Sonata 5 (I) Largo