4 facts every landscape painter should know

[@exquisitelyelizabeth6531]

Wow...your art is absolutely amazing❤. I can listen to your calm voice the whole day long. You are a great teacher! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge❤

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, Elizabeth!

[@thelavenderlatch]

I’m back again Mr. Dolsama, I keep reviewing your tutorials here on KZbin and Patron, I find I cannot grasp all the information in just one viewing. Today I found a very helpful concept of using a one point perspective , drawing the eye back into the painting. No matter where you are; land, sky or beach I was pulled back to this point. Thank you for offering your time and talent, it is so appreciated. Lindsay

[@PaintingSkies1]

I'm really pleased to hear my videos are helpful, Lindsay! And you're right, one point perspective is a simple and yet effective way to draw the eye into the painting. I use it a lot.

[@Always.Ally5d]

Hello Mr. Dolsma, and thank you so much for your instructions. Funny how the subconscious works with imagination; I've always loved Constable's work. Especially the one you presented here. I've also had the fortune to travel to Florence for an up-close marvel at Brunelleschi's wooden model of the Duomo. It makes sense that these and other deeply moving moments have been inspirations to my works. Now, I need to pull from these resources and focus on their intent. Ahh, she says. Duh...

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you for your kind comment. Confrontations with the work of the masters can indeed be defining for your own work. Like my Ruisdael moment. Hope your moments are as fruitful as mine were back then :)

[@pmsg3classiii853]

Beautiful paintings and beautifully explained thank you

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's great, thank you!

[@mokitathemuse7130]

Once I began to study J.M.W Turner and look into his lectures on perspective, my sketches took a huge leap in skill. I am learning almost entirely by studying the masters and making master copies after my introductory sketch course in 2018. I have improved greatly with practice, and cannot stress enough the importance of the masters. I love them to death, and we owe them everything if we wish to become a link on the chain that connects all artists.

[@PaintingSkies1]

You’re absolutely right, Johanna. We would be nowhere without them.

[@marijamilanovic2995]

Thank you for the peace you give while teaching us. Greetings from Serbia

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's very kind, Marija, thank you!

[@StevenMarkPaintings]

It's nice to know that someone of your artistic caliber will alter the reference photo. I do this all the time, but in my case it's to make the painting easier 😆

[@PaintingSkies1]

I adapt my reference photos for different reasons, one of which still is (don't tell anyone) to make the painting easier. For the rest it's mostly compositional changes.

[@StevenMarkPaintings]

@@PaintingSkies1 lol ... good to know☺

[@gagaullalla1256]

one more beautiful than the other... you are a great teacher. Cheers from Italy 🌈💞

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you so much!

[@ursulareeb4954]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Greetings from South Africa ❣

[@PaintingSkies1]

You're welcome, Ursula!

[@EVA55102]

Professionally with heart

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's a great compliment, Eva, thanks!

[@anaperrier2637]

Thank you mr. Dolsma 🐈

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, Ana!

[@sharondempsey9329]

Thank you so much for sharing, I have learnt so much!

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's great to hear, Sharon, thanks!

[@dawn4681]

Great information ❤love the examples and your kitties too😊

[@PaintingSkies1]

Good to hear the video was helpful, Dawn! The kitties are great, aren't they?

[@dawn4681]

@PaintingSkies1 absolutely love them❤all. They look so happy and loved😊 especially the gray one 😆 all smiles. Your a good man very talented too. Im watching part 2 of christmas morning now. Love your light in your paintings so bold❤ from Mississippi 🇺🇸

[@marciahorton2203]

What a terrific art lesson. You paint fearlessly. I am very impressed by this. I hope to be able to paint that way some day. Your cat is so cute. I can hardly wait till your next video. Stay safe. I also envy the beauty of your country. Here everything is so built up.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thanks, Marcia. Your comments are greatly appreciated! The Netherlands are beautiful, but very crowded. There are just a few patches of nature left, among which the Wadden Sea area, the subject of all my paintings. Good luck with your painting efforts!

[@nielstenbrink]

I am so happy to have discovered your channel! I learn so much from you.

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's great, Niels! If you're interested in downloading my full length tutorials: www.paintingskies.com/video.

[@petergreen5319]

Lovely video with lots of useful info . I love the historical context in which one might find new old artists to study & learn from . Thanls .

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thanks, Peter. I'm pleased to hear you appreciate the historical context. Very encouraging!

[@SuperOlds88]

I never even heard of beach poles until I started watching your videos.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Don't know if it's a typical Dutch phenomenon. They're fixed points in a constantly shifting beach landscape and used as geographical markers.

[@valeriovecchietti7836]

Complimenti e grazie per le sue spiegazioni.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Prego, Valerio!

[@luciarixon1857]

Love your work thank you for sharing💕💫

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Lucia, my pleasure!

[@OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

Thank you, thanks for sharing....

[@PaintingSkies1]

You’re more than welcome!

[@billhinton8579]

Thank you. Your work in lovely. And I always enjoy seeing your cats.! Cheers from Seattle..!

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Bill. Yes, The cats are great. Enjoy their company every day.

[@catherinecollins6211]

Thank you! The greys are lucious!

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thanks Catherine! Did you see the KZbin vid I did on colored grays? kzbin.info/www/bejne/amPdnGNup66JaKc

[@catherinecollins6211]

@@PaintingSkies1 Yes. The mixing of Kings Blue with Vermillion is a great tip and saves time although I like to experiment with the colors, too. I am a new subscriber to your newsletter now. Thanks again!

[@PaintingSkies1]

@@catherinecollins6211 Thanks for subscribing! If you're interested in my full length tutorials: www.paintingskies.com/video.

[@ng5265]

Your paintings are divine❤️❤️❤️

[@PaintingSkies1]

You're to kind...

[@artisteash22]

This is a mind-blowing painting

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you so much!

[@geefull]

Inspiring and helpful advice, thank you very much.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you so much!

[@eddielindaa]

U are a true master of ur art

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!

[@muallabiber9323]

Yine harikalar yaratmissiniz. Siz gercekten mukemmelsiniz👏👏👏👏

[@PaintingSkies1]

Teşekkürler, videoyu beğendiğinizi duyduğuma sevindim!

[@Engelhafen]

Beautiful artwork

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you!

[@robinbean4023]

Brilliant thanks

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, Robin!

[@dowunda]

The underpainting works great as an abstract.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Yeah, kind of geometric abstraction.

[@francesb-p2441]

Thank you

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, Frances!

[@sandrareginacovaslima1641]

Obrigada, you are the best

[@PaintingSkies1]

Isso é muito gentil de sua parte, Sandra, obrigado!

[@korukiwiarts]

I normally do the same. Most of the time I use my imagination. I like your video very much

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, pleased to hear you like the video!

[@korukiwiarts]

@@PaintingSkies1 I certainly did like them. thanks

[@mydemon]

Just came across your channel. I am in a solute awe of your work. Whay you do is so beautiful I could cry. You're an incredible painter. I want to learn everything from you to try to convey 1% of the emotion you're conveyeing. I want to throw so much money your way in tutorial videos, trainings, and ao on. Your work is incredible. Just one tip: get professional help for sound recording. Sound mattters just as much as the picture when it comes to video. The clicket-y saliva sounds can be a bit distracting for some people.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you so much for your kind comment, it's really appreciated. I agree, the mouth sounds can be pretty annoying. After reading your comment I went on the internet and found a few useful tips to prevent them. Some are software solutions (declickers), but the ones I'm going to try first are more practical: take a sip of water every 20 lines or so and chew gum prior to the recording. Thanks for the tip!

[@michaell31]

Janhendrick- The Old Masters would certainly welcome you as a peer or even a teacher. I am much more drawn to your work than anything thing from the 17th century. Your compositions are always well thought out and subtly fall into the recognized principles. I like that they are more hidden in the work. It's usually not until the third or fourth viewing that I become aware of how you've lead my eye around and through the scene.

[@PaintingSkies1]

That's a great compliment, Michael, thank you! Still, my work would be impossible without their example. On top of that I'm convinced their work looked a lot fresher back then, especially with regard to color. Nevertheless, thank you!

[@maquismark5852]

​@@PaintingSkies1Standing on the clouds painted before your time I would say👍

[@lismercyturinoleon207]

hola maestro gracias por sus consejos

[@PaintingSkies1]

Muchas gracias, Lismercy!

[@fadisamman5546]

Thank you🎖️

[@PaintingSkies1]

You're welcome, Fadi!

[@georgiak3344]

Thank you 🌹🌹🌹

[@PaintingSkies1]

My pleasure, Georgia!

[@pietradimartino3713]

Hai mai pensato di dipingere il cielo da una terrazza altissima, e non vedere il confine tra il cielo e il mare. Solo nuvole e luce, in pratica l'infinito? ❤️

[@PaintingSkies1]

Sì, ci ho sicuramente pensato. Avevo scattato una serie di foto da un aeroplano, con solo nuvole e il mare in mezzo, con ombre e bagliori. Chissà cosa accadrà di nuovo...

[@pietradimartino3713]

Spero che realizzerai un tutorial su questa idea, così potrò realizzare un sogno che ho fatto tanti anni fa quando ho perso mia nonna. Lei era su un terrazzo affacciato sul mare, e guardava l'infinito davanti a sé. Mi sono risvegliata con una grande gioia nel cuore ❤

[@PaintingSkies1]

Che bel sogno, Pietra. Se mai realizzerò il dipinto, ne farò securamenye un video.

[@rolfklaer2671]

Do you use acrylic paint for the imprimitur or thin oil paint?

[@PaintingSkies1]

No, my paintings are in oil, from beginning to end. If you want to learn more about my painting technique, please go to www.paintingskies.com/video.

[@vincenzadimartino8857]

It'beautiful

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you, Vincenza!

[@SonnyBurnett2012]

Is It oil or acrylics? Thx

[@PaintingSkies1]

It's oils.

[@SonnyBurnett2012]

@@PaintingSkies1 thx!

[@ChuckleBucketBaby]

Love your art, but wanted to say you have a great voice, you should do voice overs!

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thanks, Dave! I'll keep your suggestion in mind in case my painting career hits a reef.

[@paintingsofwaves_mikewoning]

A modern master... I love your work. Are you exhibiting anywhere in the country? I'd love to see your work in real life! Even better to say hi to the man himself! ;-)

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thank you! I am exhibiting in different countries, mostly the Netherlands, but also Belgium and the USA. Which country are you referring to?

[@paintingsofwaves_mikewoning]

@@PaintingSkies1 gewoon Nederland!

[@PaintingSkies1]

@@paintingsofwaves_mikewoning Aha! Ik heb vanaf 16 april 2022 een expositie in Galerie de Twee Pauwen in den Haag en vanaf 24 juni doe ik mee aan de zomerexpositie in Galerie Wildevuur in Hooghalen. Als je me een mailtje stuurt ([e-mail]) hou ik je met mijn nieuwsbrief op de hoogte van mijn exposities. Groet!

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

Jacob Ruisdael is the best 🤗 Roelof Jansz. van Vries was een leerling van hem.

[@PaintingSkies1]

Ja, Ruisdael is geweldig. Dank voor de tip, ik kende Roelof Jansz. van Vries niet. Ik zou zijn werk niet van dat van Ruisdael kunnen onderscheiden...

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

@@PaintingSkies1 Roelof jansz van vries kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWXTgZx5fMyneNksi=Lw5pozAc1yJFHMWg

[@PaintingSkies1]

Dank voor de link, Maxim. Je kunt heel duidelijk de invloed van Ruisdael zien, hoewel ik de meester toch duidelijk beter vind dan de leerling, vooral in zijn kleurgebruik. Grappige combinatie met Becaud trouwens.@@maximhollandnederlandthene7640

[@pietradimartino3713]

Si ti perdoniamo la pronuncia... Sicuramente io farei di peggio con la lingua Olandese, sei comunque una persona intelligente e umile e questa è una grande qualità, più di essere un grande artista. L'importante nella vita è essere sempre fedeli a sé stessi e rispettare gli altri. Un abbraccio 🤗 🌷

[@PaintingSkies1]

Grazie mille, Pietra, per le tue gentili parole. Sono molto apprezzati!

[@renzo6490]

5:33 Filippo Brunelleschi. Broon-el-ES-kee Dolsma could have given us the name of the Wyeth painting without showing it. Otherwise, an optimal, civilized presentation !

[@PaintingSkies1]

Thanks, for correcting my lousy Italian pronunciation, Renzo. You're right I could have given you the name of the Wyeth painting. I would've mentioned 'Christina's World', but there are numerous more Wyeth paintings I could mention. One of my favorites is the 1962 painting 'Lime Banks'.

[@Mini-Nature]

some where in the middle of the last century sounds pretty old

[@PaintingSkies1]

Well, it feels like that. I'm from 1950.

[@keesguijt6951]

Heel leerzaam

[@PaintingSkies1]

Dank je, Kees!