Channel Title: Steve Atkinson Fine Art Channel Description: Hey there, I'm a signature member of the Oil Painters of America and it's here where I share practical tips and techniques about making art and the supplies I use. I sometimes talk about the business side of art. I've been making my living through my art for the last 35 years and I'd like to share what I've learned along the way about what works for me and what doesn't. If you love painting, drawing, or making art and you want to get better and think you can use a little guidance, or inspiration, then you've come to the right place. I don't know everything, obviously. But I do my best to answer any questions you have for me in the comments section, and if I don't know the answer, there's a good chance someone else here who reads your question will. Watch some of my videos and if you like what you see, consider subscribing and becoming part of your ArtTube family. Visit www.SteveAtkinsonStudio.com to see my available paintings and to learn more about this guy! <video> Sketching "Funky Town". Urban Sketching Easy Peasy Style Description: How I draw when I'm on location and want to just have fun with no pressure. Simple style with watercolor overpainting. Original paintings available on my Gumroad Store: https://sastudio.gumroad.com/ My favorite inexpensive photo reference source for sketching (affiliate link): https://gumroad.com/a/582971219 Check out Ian Fennelly: https://www.ianfennelly.co.uk/ All music used is through Artlist.co All music used by permission, so don't waste your time making a copyright claim. </video> <video> "Goaty Goat" Ink Sketch and Maybe a Giveaway?? Let's Remember Why You Draw in the First Place! Description: Having a bit of fun while I talk about drawing and why we do it, and how I keep it fun. Oh, and there might just be a giveaway... or is this clickbait? Hmmm... Steve's Animals to Draw Pinterest Board: https://www.pinterest.com/atk1961/animals-to-draw/ Jet Pens Zebra Pen: https://www.jetpens.com/Zebra-Disposable-Brush-Pen-Fine/pd/2307 Strathmore Bristol Board- Smooth: https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-9173789-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fstrathmore-300-series-bristol-board-pads%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D13307-1005&cjsku=13307-1005 Sunflower Farm Creamery Goats Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SunflowerFarmCreamery/videos Steve Atkinson Studio: https://www.steveatkinsonstudio.com/ Music by Young Rich Pixies "Rise and Shine", courtesy of a paid subscription with Artlist </video> <video> How to Paint a Backlit Waterfall Description: Today I demo for you my favorite kind of light effect to paint... backlight! My subject is a beautiful waterfall high in the mountains of Colorado. I explain just what I'm doing and why I'm doing it while showing you every step along the way. Music: paid subscription to Artlist Music </video> <video> Drawing With Water-Resistant Ink vs. Waterproof Ink Description: Have you ever tried to draw with ink that allows you to add tone by simply using a brush with water? It's a great way to quickly improve your drawing by simplifying your tools and allowing you to travel lighter by taking less with you on location. I show you how to turn a negative into a positive. Your drawing will never be the same. www.steveatkinsonstudio.com Pinterest Boards for Drawing: https://www.pinterest.com/atk1961/ Jet Pens Bottled Ink: https://www.jetpens.com/Bottled-Inks/ct/1779 Goulet Pens Bottled Fountain Pen Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/ink Music: "Nowhere to Hide" by Daniel Robinson courtesy of Artlist.com subscription </video> <video> Alleyway Brush Pen Urban Sketch With No Perspective and No Pencil Drawing To Guide Me Description: Sketching with a pencil underdrawing can actually hinder your progress as an artist. In today's video, I demo an urban drawing-type sketch for you with only a Zebra flexible tip brush pen and no light pencil sketch as a guide. Then I finish up with some Tombow dual-tip grayscale markers to add a bit of depth. Learn how to make these kinds of drawings without measuring or anxiety. Today's reference photo was purchased by me from Grafit Studio. They are a website where you are able to purchase great reference photo sets from which you can sketch or simply get ideas. This is where I buy all my photo drawing reference if I don't take them myself. To get your own Grafit Studio photo reference sets, check them out here... (this is an affiliate link. It doesn't cost you any extra when you buy, but I make a small commission on the sale): https://gumroad.com/a/582971219 *Your coupon code for an extra 15% off any order: SteveFollowers15off Supplies used in today's video ( these are Dick Blick affiliate links. Using the link will earn me a small commission, but does not cost you anything extra. It helps to support my channel! ): Zebra Brush Pen: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-9173789-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fzebra-zensations-fude-brush-pens-set%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D81710-2021&cjsku=81710-2021 Strathmore Series 300 Bristol Smooth 11X14": https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-9173789-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fstrathmore-300-series-bristol-board-pads%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D13307-1015&cjsku=13307-1015 Sakura Pigma Micron Pen 0.8: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-9173789-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fsakura-pigma-micron-pen%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D20702-2015&cjsku=20702-2015 Posca Paint Marker, extra fine white: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-9173789-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Funi-posca-paint-markers%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D19994-1021&cjsku=19994-1021 Tombow Dual Brush Grayscale Pen Set: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-9173789-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Ftombow-dual-brush-pens%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D21334-1159&cjsku=21334-1159 My Gumroad Store where you can support the channel and purchase an original drawing, some that are created for my YouTube videos, others are drawings done for myself: https://sastudio.gumroad.com/ *All music is from Artlist.io and has been paid for. Therefore it's used by permission and is copyright free. "Old Man" by Beginner Yodeler "Happy Before We Get Old" Michael Shynes </video> <video> How to Sketch a Complicated Street Scene. No Pencil Underlay. Tips and Technique Explained Description: Let me walk you through sketching a complicated street scene from start to finish. I show you my tools and share my thoughts as I work without a pencil underlay and sketch directly with ink. The better you see the size relationships between objects, the more successful you can be at your drawings. It's not hard, but just takes some knowledge and dedicated practice time. Steve's Copyright Free Photo Page: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMBAo375sMSPP2QDk95JyZWoqYvVR9_61AsV4H1KmZVhnBRBqwpL0Fc9Y01CsCeBg?key=Q09WRHJLTzFGSDJHajh3X3ZEWWl4aTQtcV9udmdB Steve's Pinterest Boards he draws from: https://www.pinterest.com/atk1961/ Steve's Urban Sketching Practice Board: https://www.pinterest.com/atk1961/urban-sketching-places/ Clovelly Village website: https://www.clovelly.co.uk/ Music used by kind permission of Tom Munch. Check out his wonderful music here: https://www.tommunch.com/ Intro and Outro music provided by paid subscription to Artlist </video> <video> "Bedtime Stories" Oil Painting Real Time Demo Description: It's been a while since I uploaded an oil painting demo, so join me as I paint a nocturne of this "story" painting. Along the way, I tell you what I'm thinking, and why I'm doing what I'm doing. Grafit Studio creates the best and highest quality photo reference packs that I use to draw and paint from. There's something here for everyone, whatever your interest. I have bought and use them daily to improve my drawing ability. Best of all, they are incredibly affordable! Here you go (this is an affiliate link from which I make a small commission, but doesn't cost you one penny more): https://gumroad.com/a/582971219 I love to hear from you, so post any comments or questions in the comment section and I'll do my best to answer you. *all music is supplied by my Artlist subscription. Therefore, there is no copyright infringement. </video> <video> One Of The Best Ways To Improve Your Anatomy Drawing Description: Let me show you how you can, with a bit of practice, take your anatomy drawing to the next level. Whether it's horse or human, large cat or dog, this time-tested technique will separate you from the pack and give you skills you never thought possible. Buy my original sketches at my Gumroad store: https://sastudio.gumroad.com/ 3D Total Anatomy Figures: https://store.3dtotal.com/collections/anatomy-figures I have no affiliation with, and I make no commission from this link if you choose to buy. I give you the link because it's a product that I use and have found valuable to my development as a western fine artist. Music: Montana by Kevin Graham. Use granted through Artlist.io </video> <video> Meeden Floor Easel... is it worth it? Description: Today I give you a thorough review of the Meeden Arts Studio's H-Frame Artist Easel. It's a beautiful floor model easel, but beauty only gets you so far. Is it good, bad, or meh? And, just as important, is it worth the asking price? Currently, on July 9, 2024, it sells for $169.95 Meeden sent me this easel to review, and since I already have a more professional easel that I will continue to use, I have no reason to skew this review one way or the other. My job is to give you my professional full-time artist's opinion. below you will find affiliate links. If you purchase a product using this link, I will earn a small commission to defray the cost of my channel, but won't cost you a penny more. To save an extra 10% on your order, Meeden Art has set up a discount coupon code just for my viewers. Just enter STEVE10 at checkout to claim your discount Meeden Art's website: https://meedenart.com/?sca_ref=6232664.U44QWy54tl Meeden H-Frame Artist Easel in Walnut: https://go.meedenart.com/3wOaUT0 the music used in this video is used by permission via a subscription through Artlist.co I have paid for the right to use it in my videos. </video> <video> Technique for Sketching Loose and Easy. Are You Making It Harder Than It Needs To Be? Description: This is a great way to get your practice in for urban sketching, or just sketching in general! Link to the Google Maps street level of this wonderful Abbey in France. Walk around to find your own view and make it your own: https://www.google.com/maps/@44.5991919,2.3970703,3a,75y,88.16h,85.83t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sXMeSR72-RzmLb7yb8MTMBg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en Buy my original sketches at my Gumroad store: https://sastudio.gumroad.com/ My favorite inexpensive photo reference source for sketching (affiliate link): https://gumroad.com/a/582971219 Tools and Supplies used: Himalaya Fountain Pen with Steel Flex Nib @ Fountain Pen Revolution (these are on sale sometimes!): https://fprevolutionusa.com/products/fpr-himalaya?variant=8158585946216 Pentel Click Mechanical Pencil: https://amzn.to/3JDLCcf DeAtrimentis Urban Grey Document Fountain Pen Ink, Waterproof: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/de-atramentis/products/de-atramentis-document-ink-urban-grey-bottled-ink Strathmore Mixed Media 400 Series 9X12" Pad: https://amzn.to/3oZ9vkY * all music in this video is through Artlist subscription and has been paid for the right to use. No copyright has been infringed upon. </video> <video> Inktober Sketching with New Fountain Pen and Ink. Let's Have Some Chameleon Fun! Description: Inktober is once again upon us, so let me show you how I approach it with my trusty fountain pen and new (to me) Noodler's Golden Brown ink, as well as how I handle what could be a drawing-killing mistake! Here's a link to the photo I used in this video so you can pick up your pen and draw along with me: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/344314334024118997/ *all songs used in this video are courtesy of my Artlist subscription. </video> <video> Sketching Tough Scenes, Adding Color (part 2) Description: In my last video I sketched this scene of an abbey in France. In this video I use a watercolor wash to color it and bring it to life. I show you what colors I use and how to apply the paint without being a slave to what's in front of you. Intro 0:00 Sketch 0:38 Palette 1:00 Painting Techniques 3:24 Start Painting 6:55 Time Lapse 15:00 Linework 19:05 White Linework 20:15 Wrap Up 21:24 Buy my original sketches at my Gumroad store: https://sastudio.gumroad.com/ My favorite inexpensive photo reference source for sketching (affiliate link): https://gumroad.com/a/582971219 Here's a link to my original sketching video, in case you missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVEQ6w65jp8 *All music is from Artlist.co subscription, and is used copyright free. </video> <video> Sioux Elder oil painting Description: Painting the human face can be daunting to paint. Where do you even start? Follow along as I show you how I do it from start to finish. Along the way, I'll talk about how I approach potential models to ask them to allow me to take photos of them for painting reference. *all music in this video supplied courtesy of my Artlist paid subscription. It's the best way I've found to have great music for your videos. https://artlist.io/ </video> <video> Sketching Tips For Using a Brush Pen INKTOBER Description: For this Inktober sketch I use my trusty Zebra brush pen and give you lots of tips on one of my favorite ways to draw in ink. Photo reference used in the video: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/344314334023982927/ *all music in this video is from my subscription to Artlist. </video> <video> Sharing My Sketching Tips and Techniques While Drawing Neptune Description: Today I'm doing a drawing of a sculpture of Neptune and along the way I demonstrate how I translate what I see onto my paper. Three simple tools that everyone can use, a pencil, paper, and an eraser... that's all you need. My website www.steveatkinsonstudio.com My Pinterest Boards: https://www.pinterest.com/atk1961/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveatkinsonstudio/ Neptune photo used for reference: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/344314334023874641/ Strathmore Smooth Finish Bristol Pad: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-9173789-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fstrathmore-300-series-bristol-pad-11-x-14-smooth-20-sheets%2F%3Fclicktracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D13307-1015%26country%3Dus%26currency%3Dusd&cjsku=13307-1015 BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencil, Medium Point (0.7mm): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JHMVG5O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 Music "Devinire" by Michele Nobler courtesy of Artlist subscription </video>

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Hey there, I'm a signature member of the Oil Painters of America and it's here where I share practical tips and techniques about making art and the supplies I use. I sometimes talk about the business side of art. I've been making my living through my art for the last 35 years and I'd like to share what I've learned along the way about what works for me and what doesn't. If you love painting, drawing, or making art and you want to get better and think you can use a little guidance, or inspiration, then you've come to the right place. I don't know everything, obviously. But I do my best to answer any questions you have for me in the comments section, and if I don't know the answer, there's a good chance someone else here who reads your question will.
Watch some of my videos and if you like what you see, consider subscribing and becoming part of your ArtTube family.

Visit www.SteveAtkinsonStudio.com to see my available paintings and to learn more about this guy!

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