Caravaggio Oil Painting Masterclass | Part 1: Dramatic Underpainting Technique
Caravaggio Oil Painting Masterclass | Part 1: Dramatic Underpainting Technique Welcome to the first part of my masterclass series where I explore the dramatic and powerful painting technique of Caravaggio — one of the greatest masters of the Baroque era. In this episode, we begin with the foundational step of any classical oil painting: the underpainting. Using a fragment from David with the Head of Goliath (1607), I demonstrate how to establish values, form, and composition using the grisaille method — just as Caravaggio might have done. What you'll learn: How to start an oil painting in the style of the Old Masters Caravaggio’s chiaroscuro and dramatic lighting techniques Step-by-step underpainting process using a limited palette Tips for creating strong value contrasts and mood Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Toning the Canvas 01:23 Tranfering the Drawing 02:05 Underpainting with Burnt Umber 03:54 Adding Titanium White 05:48 Painting the Background 06:52 Working on Details 09:00 Stages of Work using Caravaggio's Technique 09:48 What is Chiaroscuro 🖌️ Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this video will help you understand the power of a strong underpainting and how to bring drama into your work — the Caravaggio way. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to catch Part 2 — where we start layering color! #Caravaggio #OilPainting #Underpainting #OldMasters #BaroqueArt #Chiaroscuro #PaintingTutorial #ArtMasterclass #DavidAndGoliath #CaravaggioTechnique #Grisaille #FineArt #ClassicalPainting #ArtProcess
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