Artist Christopher Vidal

22/10/2026

One of my latest commissioned paintings, pictured on the wall in its new home. 🎨✨

To me, this is what truly completes the lifecycle of an artwork—from the initial spark of an idea in the studio, through every glaze and brushstroke at the easel, right through to framing, delivering, and finally seeing it take its place in someone’s everyday space.

Every painting leads a double life: first here in the studio where it is created, and then in the home where it finds its purpose.

We all bring art into our lives for different reasons. For some, it is about setting the atmosphere of a room or transforming a wall with warmth and character. For others, it goes much deeper—a physical bridge to a cherished memory, a beloved landscape, a pivotal moment in life, or a quiet emotional connection. In a world full of mass-produced decor, an original piece carries a sense of story, human craft, and light that endures for years to come.


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08/10/2026

I was preparing some canvases for my painting commissions and I wanted to share how I apply the final layer of gesso using a roller. This is usually the fourth layer if I am painting with oils.

03/10/2026

The painting process of this commissioned painting is almost finished.

For this painting I used linen mounted onto ACM using BEVA371 heat-activated glue. You can go to my YouTube channel to watch the process. https://youtu.be/3LSXDeG-JsU?si=UHmVWO3H0tAwk1xw

I started the painting with an imprimatura, followed by a very thin layer of colour. The painting was then developed using glazing and scumbling techniques to develop form, light and shadow. I used a few media during the process, including a sand medium in the foreground, Liquin original, Liquin impasto and Oleogel by Rublev.

Halfway through the process, it was decided to change the light conditions and the sky in order to create more interest through the painting by having light reflections on the water. A human figure was added later on.

Next week on Sat 10th and Sun 11th October, I am organising a two-day workshop demonstrating the indirect painting process. Please contact me if you are interested, as I have two spaces available.

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30/09/2026

Finished this commissioned painting of a view at Lincoln Rock in the Blue Mountains.

Please visit my website for information about commissioning an artwork.

28/09/2026

A painting sold yesterday and heading to a new home, thanks to Bluethumb and the collector.

27/09/2026

One of the books I just placed for sale on my website, Charles Bargue, for those who wants to learn and improve drawing the human figure.

This system was used by various famous artists like Picasso, and in ateliers.

Original Australian landscape and still life oil paintings by realism artist Christopher Vidal. Explore available artwork, commissions, and painting tuition.

26/09/2026

Few Spaces only remaining

Please contact me if you are interested.

Do you want to learn how to paint a realistic traditional painting? Join me for an intensive two-day weekend workshop set in the scenic Hills District. Designed for both beginners wanting solid foundations and intermediate painters looking to master classical techniques, this hands-on course guides you step-by-step through painting a glowing sunset landscape, reflective tranquil waters, and distant Blue Mountains.


Over 12 hours of structured instruction, you will learn the time-honoured indirect painting method, but with a modern twist using modern materials to reduce waiting times and the time taken to finish a painting.


Day 1: Build a strong tonal foundation using fast-drying acrylics for the imprimatura (toned ground) and grisaille (monochromatic underpainting), followed by blocking in initial lean oil colours.


Day 2: Layer rich oil pigments, master atmospheric perspective, and add luminous highlights, water reflections, and foliage details.


Materials will be provided. Students may also bring their own oil paints. Other materials needed, including media and canvas, will be provided at no additional cost.

https://landscapepainting.eventzilla.net/

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