Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I often take lessons from the Old Masters paintings. The idea of utilizing the light/dark contrast is one of many. In this video I show some paintings by Rembrandt and Vermeer as examples.
Here is the blog post for this video:
davidmkessler.com/blog/2020/11/18/the-1-way-to-create-more-contrast-in-your-art
Online Workshops: davidmkessler.com/online-courses
"Simple Color System" Color Wheel:
davidmkessler.com/color-wheel/david-m-kesslers-simple-color-system-color-wheel
My Materials:
Paint: GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylic Paint
Brushes: Natural Bristle: Blick Gesso Brushes from Dick Blick in 2", 2.5" and 3"
Nylon Bristle: Raphael Sepia Brushes, size 50 (2") from Jerry's Artarama
Paper: Fabriano Artistico Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper 300lb
You Can Get a List of All My Materials and Paint Colors HERE:
david-kessler.mykajabi.com/davids-materials-list
T-Shirts & Merch: If you like the shirt I'm wearing, you can get one (and others) here:
teespring.com/stores/david-m-kessler-fine-art
Website: davidmkessler.com
Instagram: instagram.com/davidmkesslerfineart
Facebook: facebook.com/davidmkesslerfineart
David is a Nationally Recognized Contemporary Painter, Workshop Instructor, Author of the book "Bigger, Faster, Fresher, Looser Abstract Painting Workbook" and founder of Abstract Painting Academy.
youtu.be/BsePD6nU-6M
I often take lessons from the Old Masters paintings. The idea of utilizing the light/dark contrast is one of many. In this video I show some paintings by Rembrandt and Vermeer as examples.
Here is the blog post for this video:
davidmkessler.com/blog/2020/11/18/the-1-way-to-create-more-contrast-in-your-art
Online Workshops: davidmkessler.com/online-courses
"Simple Color System" Color Wheel:
davidmkessler.com/color-wheel/david-m-kesslers-simple-color-system-color-wheel
My Materials:
Paint: GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylic Paint
Brushes: Natural Bristle: Blick Gesso Brushes from Dick Blick in 2", 2.5" and 3"
Nylon Bristle: Raphael Sepia Brushes, size 50 (2") from Jerry's Artarama
Paper: Fabriano Artistico Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper 300lb
You Can Get a List of All My Materials and Paint Colors HERE:
david-kessler.mykajabi.com/davids-materials-list
T-Shirts & Merch: If you like the shirt I'm wearing, you can get one (and others) here:
teespring.com/stores/david-m-kessler-fine-art
Website: davidmkessler.com
Instagram: instagram.com/davidmkesslerfineart
Facebook: facebook.com/davidmkesslerfineart
David is a Nationally Recognized Contemporary Painter, Workshop Instructor, Author of the book "Bigger, Faster, Fresher, Looser Abstract Painting Workbook" and founder of Abstract Painting Academy.
youtu.be/BsePD6nU-6M
