Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Value in Oil Painting
03:06 Blocking in the Basic Shapes
06:03 Understanding Value Relationships
09:00 Keying the Painting
12:00 The Importance of Context in Values
14:53 Working with Light and Dark
17:56 Squinting to See Values
20:52 Integrating Darkest Darks
23:51 The Role of Edges in Painting
26:52 Finalizing the Painting Process
39:47 Adjusting Light Values in Painting
40:30 Blocking Bootcamp and 15-Minute Drawings
41:43 Understanding Value Relationships
45:19 The Importance of Values in Painting
47:00 Taking Risks in Oil Painting
49:17 Contextualizing Background and Foreground Values
51:15 Comparative vs. Sight Size Techniques
54:27 Art Supplies and Personal Preferences
57:38 Reflected Light and Value Myths
01:01:49 Color and Value Relationships
01:17:22 Blending Techniques with Value Relationships
01:19:01 Keying in Painting: The Art of Value Relationships
01:20:51 Establishing Planes: The Foundation of Portraiture
01:22:44 Understanding the Planes of the Head
01:24:29 The Role of Knowledge in Painting
01:25:52 Choosing Colors: The Importance of Warmth
01:31:07 Material Choices: The Impact of Paper and Canvas
01:35:18 The Value Study: Learning Through Imperfection
01:41:08 Future Guests and Podcast Insights
01:48:25 Exploring Expressionism and Artistic Styles
01:55:20 Brushwork Techniques: The A La Prima Approach
02:04:17 Final Thoughts: The Importance of Value Relationships
#artlessons #paintingtips #howtodraw
portrait drawing, skull anatomy, facial features, art education, drawing techniques
About me:
My work focuses on the human figure. I've given drawing and painting workshops and demos throughout the United States and Europe. I have been making realist drawing and painting tutorials for six years now that I release through my Patreon page.
Join my Block In Bootcamp ⤵️
patreon.com/stephenbaumanartwork
Download this source image so you can paint along with the lesson for free:
stephenbaumanartwork.com/image-download
Follow me on:
YouTube - youtube.com/c/stephenbaumanartwork
Instagram - instagram.com/stephenbaumanartwork
Patreon - patreon.com/stephenbaumanartwork
Website - stephenbaumanartwork.com
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Value in Oil Painting
03:06 Blocking in the Basic Shapes
06:03 Understanding Value Relationships
09:00 Keying the Painting
12:00 The Importance of Context in Values
14:53 Working with Light and Dark
17:56 Squinting to See Values
20:52 Integrating Darkest Darks
23:51 The Role of Edges in Painting
26:52 Finalizing the Painting Process
39:47 Adjusting Light Values in Painting
40:30 Blocking Bootcamp and 15-Minute Drawings
41:43 Understanding Value Relationships
45:19 The Importance of Values in Painting
47:00 Taking Risks in Oil Painting
49:17 Contextualizing Background and Foreground Values
51:15 Comparative vs. Sight Size Techniques
54:27 Art Supplies and Personal Preferences
57:38 Reflected Light and Value Myths
01:01:49 Color and Value Relationships
01:17:22 Blending Techniques with Value Relationships
01:19:01 Keying in Painting: The Art of Value Relationships
01:20:51 Establishing Planes: The Foundation of Portraiture
01:22:44 Understanding the Planes of the Head
01:24:29 The Role of Knowledge in Painting
01:25:52 Choosing Colors: The Importance of Warmth
01:31:07 Material Choices: The Impact of Paper and Canvas
01:35:18 The Value Study: Learning Through Imperfection
01:41:08 Future Guests and Podcast Insights
01:48:25 Exploring Expressionism and Artistic Styles
01:55:20 Brushwork Techniques: The A La Prima Approach
02:04:17 Final Thoughts: The Importance of Value Relationships
#artlessons #paintingtips #howtodraw
portrait drawing, skull anatomy, facial features, art education, drawing techniques
About me:
My work focuses on the human figure. I've given drawing and painting workshops and demos throughout the United States and Europe. I have been making realist drawing and painting tutorials for six years now that I release through my Patreon page.





