Beginner Portrait Painting Mistakes Part 1 | Nic Thurman
0:36
Beginner Portrait Painting Mistakes Part 1 | Nic Thurman
16.6K views6 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
Facial Structure Demo by Unstoppable Morgan on Patreon
0:50
Facial Structure Demo by Unstoppable Morgan on Patreon
Feb 18, 2022
TikToknic.thurman
It took me so long to understand this.. The key to chiaroscuro and a strong sense of depth is not just high contrast alone. To achieve compelling depth like Rembrandt and Caravaggio, the control of extreme values is what is most important. How to apply this: Rather than adding extreme contrast all throughout your painting, most of the painting should remain in the mid tones. Then in the key areas where you want to emphasize the focus, the more extreme values can be used to punch up the sense of
0:15
It took me so long to understand this.. The key to chiaroscuro and …
55.6K views7 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
Silverbrush grand prix filbert and xtra long filbert size 4 shown here in the demonstration. These are my favorite for portraits. I love the versatility. There’s so many different ways you can turn and manipulate the brush for different effects. | Nic Thurman
1:00
Silverbrush grand prix filbert and xtra long filbert size 4 shown here …
11.8K views8 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
Portrait Structure Simplified | Nic Thurman
0:51
Portrait Structure Simplified | Nic Thurman
75.1K views8 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
This feels wrong… but it works! When painting a portrait, it’s tempting to focus on the details of the eyes, nose, and mouth.. But that’s exactly what throws off the proportions. Instead, start with big shapes and values. It will probably feel counterintuitive, but the likeness comes way easier this way. Want to see my full portrait block-in strategy? Comment “guide” for my free portrait block-in guide. | Nic Thurman
1:17
This feels wrong… but it works! When painting a portrait, it’s tempt…
35.5K views6 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
If my life depended on mastering portraits—this is where I’d begin. Not with detail. Not with shading. But with structure. Drawing the planes of the head teaches you how light works, how form turns, and how to truly build a face—not just copy an image. I’ve been drawing for 13 years… and I still discover something new every time I reduce the head to its simplest forms. If you want to improve your portraits as quickly as possible, there’s no doubt: �Training structure is the fastest way forward.
0:45
If my life depended on mastering portraits—this is where I’d begin. …
6.8K views7 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
0:32
How to Get More Depth in Portraits | Nic Thurman
17.2K views6 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
0:57
Your eyes lie to you. This illusion proves it, and it’s the same reaso…
36.9K views6 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
2:10
Want the full in-depth demonstration? Comment “Portrai…
4.9K viewsMar 20, 2025
FacebookNic Thurman
0:48
Nic Thurman on TikTok
Feb 20, 2022
TikToknic.thurman
2:09
Master Portrait Painting Techniques with Nic Thurman
62.9K viewsMar 20, 2025
TikTokmarkliamsmith
1:45
Most people think painting faster means using more colors. �But t…
28.6K views6 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
0:39
Most painters overcomplicate portraits.Here’s the fix for instant …
10K views8 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
0:33
Mastering Painting Techniques with Your Hands
Sep 23, 2022
TikToknic.thurman
0:47
Useful Portrait Measurements | Nic Thurman
11.6K views9 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
0:52
Simple Trick to Make Drawings Feel Alive | Nic Thurman
90.6K views6 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
0:30
How to improve at oil painting | Nic Thurman
13.9K views8 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
0:44
7 Beginner Painting Mistakes You Need to Avoid | Nic Thurman
48.3K views6 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
2:03
10 Minute Self Portrait Challenge | Nic Thurman
96.3K views8 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
0:27
The Shadow Color Nobody Teaches You Most painters think shadows …
16.9K views2 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
0:43
This is the key to the glow you see in Rembrandt’s paintings.The glo…
7.9K views8 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
0:53
I’m putting together my full Beginner Painting Supplies Guide for 2026 t…
116.8K views4 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
1:30
If you paint you need to know this! | Nic Thurman
260K views7 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
0:23
Two Tips For More Realistic Shadows. This something I strugg…
78.9K views6 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
0:26
I start with simple colors and simple values, because I’m still approachi…
45.4K views6 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
1:47
This entire mountain landscape was painted without blue paint. This fin…
19K views3 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
0:32
The Process | Nic Thurman
3K views3 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
1:44
Nic Thurman on Instagram: "Want to paint with us in Tuscany? Comme…
155K viewsFeb 25, 2025
Instagramnic.thurman
0:10
Make Your Painting Glow By Controlling Contrast | Nic Thurman
37.1K views6 months ago
FacebookNic Thurman
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder