25 Responses to “DAVID A. LEFFEL Art Instruction Video – Painting the Portrait: Portrait of Lewis”

1. carlosgoferreira Says:
   March 13th, 2012 at 5:57 pm

   @starbleach

   You are absolutely right…
   it is a shame how people are incapable of seeing the beauty in front of them…. they just tend to disagree with something

2. starbleach Says:
   March 13th, 2012 at 6:10 pm

   @danielbalter No ones gives a fuck wether you have a “barking” all-knowing instructor and you master your so sacred and untouchable rule of 3rds. Stop showing off

3. starbleach Says:
   March 13th, 2012 at 6:15 pm

   Yeah, Captain Vane is right, man. It’s not about critizising just 4 the sake of it. This video’s goal is just for shiwing technique.

4. CaptainVane Says:
   March 13th, 2012 at 6:49 pm

   @danielbalter I think it’s more of a guideline than a rule, sometimes it just doesn’t work. My teachers always told me to be suspicious when someone mentions the words ‘rules’ and ‘art’ in the same sentence, which ironically made me a little suspicious. If artists never broke any rules, we’d all be doing cavepaintings. Maybe a bit dramatic, but you know what I mean.

5. danielbalter Says:
   March 13th, 2012 at 7:28 pm

   I can’t believe he put the face in the center of the paining–this is a beginner’s mistake–the rule of thirds! My Instructor would have barked at me like a Marine Corps Drill instructor if I had centered the face and kept it so small in the composition. Too much negative space around the figure.

6. KevinMcCainStudios Says:
   March 13th, 2012 at 8:02 pm

   Nice painting David. I always enjoy your work.

7. kenthenoob Says:
   March 13th, 2012 at 8:16 pm

   i like the poor video quality and when the piece is unfinished. pretty rad.

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   March 13th, 2012 at 8:46 pm

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9. unmiron Says:
   March 13th, 2012 at 9:17 pm

   its like decorating a cake

10. enjoiorange Says:
    March 13th, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    I find watching his videos relaxing and educational

11. angelkubin Says:
    March 13th, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    Fabulous Artist!!!!!!! &  Teacher !!!! Totally Inspired..

12. ejdf870 Says:
    March 13th, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    @painterinoil I was David Leffel’s student for about 4 years in the Art Students League in New York. He did a great job teaching me how to paint.
    I remember when I first bought the book you ordered I was dying to get into his class. If you want to see the results of his teachings, check out my paintings on my Facebook page. In “search for people” type in “Joseph Russotto”. I’m the guy with the dark hair and mole. Look for the album “pictures I’ve painted”. Hope this inspires you!

13. Jnebs1 Says:
    March 13th, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    every time I get stumped painting I watch your videos you are a great teacher!!!
    Thanks John

14. ChadSmith1452 Says:
    March 13th, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    What kind of brushes do you make?
    I’m obsessed with brushes (I have over 600 -at least $5,000 worth) and am always looking for a better one.
    Do you have catalog or something?

15. rosemarythompson Says:
    March 13th, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    does anyone have an email for David as I would love to send him samples of the brushes I make

16. rosemarythompson Says:
    March 13th, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    fantastic- Rosemary/England

17. 1skylimit Says:
    March 13th, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    Interesting. I’m wondering how long it would take using this technique?

18. painterinoil Says:
    March 13th, 2012 at 11:53 pm

    @painterinoil Me too! My art has improved so much from the book! I have been drawing and painting since I was a kid with no lessons except for a drawing class while in college. I have tons of other books, videos ect and I just could not seem to break through from the mainstreem into the Master level. Although I still have a long way to go, this book has gave me the breakthrough needed and made a world of difference in my artwork. We should keep in touch! I want to learn all I can from David.

19. painterinoil Says:
    March 14th, 2012 at 12:30 am

    Just ordered the book “Oil Painting Secrets from a Master” by Linda Cateura. This book is written about oil painting utilizing David’s advice and teachings. Since I ordered via internet, I can not wait to get the book. I am very glad to have found him on youtube. I have not heard of David before so this is an introduction for me. I am very excited and looking forward to reading this book and I have great expectations that it will help improve my paintings. Thank you for posting this video!

20. lightseen Says:
    March 14th, 2012 at 1:23 am

    yep, to forget detail. Create simple block as basemant shape for make picture has ‘volume’.

21. jf1281 Says:
    March 14th, 2012 at 2:06 am

    I bought this DVD via ebay and I give a 5 star rating out of 5! I also Everett Ray. Kinstler and Daniel Greene’s Erin and of the three I like this one the best because it matches more of who I am – as an artist.

22. misfitdreamer Says:
    March 14th, 2012 at 2:52 am

    it’s amazing how close his work comes to rembrant.

23. angelseverheart Says:
    March 14th, 2012 at 3:29 am

    David Leffel’s color and value is second to none.

24. skrillagrabba Says:
    March 14th, 2012 at 3:52 am

    to express the head as a solid form, he’s treating it as an object. in this case, a block/cube.

25. josvanr Says:
    March 14th, 2012 at 4:34 am

    anyone know why he starts with these horizontal lines?…..

    josvanr

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