MY OIL PAINTING JOURNEY how and when I started

[@preetikajain9498]

"Do not quit" I really need this right now, all the struggles right now are overwhelming, but "I am not quitting" tx a lot :)

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes, I've been there. Keep pushing ahead! 🌟

[@artformenow9257]

Love how open and genuine you are. Need more people like you in the world! Also thanks for that encouragement, I needed to hear that, "Don't quit!" :)

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

Michael, I made it all the way to the end, and have followed you for almost your whole time on this channel. So I knew bits and pieces of all your events, and travels, and how your work evolved. Yes your an inspiration for so many people that want to paint. I would have given anything in the ‘60’s to have someone like you teaching. There was no such thing, but thankful for you now. Tallahassee, Florida

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Barbara Joan! Yes, you've been around since the beginning. 😊

[@christian.manahan]

im entering my 2nd year of uni as an art student and its been an emotional journey. Its hard not to think about the "what if i don't make it far in the art field as my career". But its nice to see someone live your dream and see them grow. I love making art and i plan to never stop making them. Thank you for the encouragement

[@raynoladominguez4730]

I love these reflections and insights into your journey, it does inspire me to work hard and not be too closed or fearful to learn through life experience. Thank you.

[@mindycarpenter8573]

Great advice & good reminder that the dark parts are often right before a breakthrough. Really enjoy hearing about your painting journey.

[@rpennybrown]

We lived in Cushing Maine up the street from the farm in Christina's World when we first married. So neat you got to see Andrew Wyeth and get some special inspiration to help in moving forward.

[@Lauragld]

Loved this conversation....so many common touchstone while working through the art journey. So open about the ups and downs and when life throws in Crones just to add a cherry on top. Thanks so much Michael. All the best, Laura (who spends a week every September in the Wellfleet area).

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Wow, September in Wellfleet is so nice

[@Lauragld]

@@chamberlainpaintings love September on the Cape....some day I'd love to go in the winter and paint 🙃 Thanks for all your wonderful videos. No need to respond ;)

[@shellyenglandart]

Love your stuff. I started painting daily a little over a year ago and I’m at that ‘can’t get my paintings loose’ stage. And I’ve finally done enough variety that I’m starting to identify subject matter that motivates me. Nice to hear your experience. Keeps me hopeful that the progress will come.

[@colleenharkins2771]

Such a powerful and encouraging story. Very generous of you to share. Love your work.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Colleen 😊💛

[@leannereilly]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. I really appreciate it. Loved this chill, sit-down type video. It gave me some peace of mind knowing that other people are going through the same things I'm going through or better yet, have already been through it and have come out the other side stronger than ever. I needed this boost. Stay safe.

[@shreyat19]

The colours in the room are so calming

[@stevietv321]

I was super inspired by Charles Sovek and still go to his website. His book “Develop Your Natural Ability” and “Catching Light In Your Paintings” are my go to. But I’m stuck in the painting looks like a photograph stage.

[@VillainMust]

I know this video is old but I just wanted to say that this was so encouraging and refreshing to see for me as a self taught painter. Everyone tries to show the best side of what they're doing which can be deceptive in a way. Anyways I watched like 30 of your videos this month and it encouraged me to start Plein air painting so thanks for the videos and the inspiration.

[@pshshshvf]

I appreciate this video so much, been binged watching your videos and gotta say this one is my favorite (i love a good story time lol) I just paint for fun but it can still get hard/discouraging when i don’t see much progress. I guess i just gotta be more patient and spend time with it a little more. I can only hope to be half as great as you one day :D

[@scribbleswh2018]

Your journey is so inspiring. I remember creating with toothpicks and popsicle sticks, I still like library books and to see Andrew Wyeth wow! So paint from real life and as often as you can. Such good advise, thanks so much for sharing.

[@elizabethbyars3547]

This is great and thanks so much for doing it! And so quickly! As a side note, I'm able to paint most days since May because I have just had my own autoimmune disease appear. I've been at home, not able to work and just decided I would paint again. Thanks again and it's so generous of you to vlog and the other styles. I really get a lot from hearing your story.

[@bradtwilley8346]

Started following you 6 months ago thank you for the motivation. My goal is to be where you are.

[@pattititman1621]

Thank you for sharing your journey as an artist. Very helpful and encouraging. Your videos are instructive in a natural way and I enjoy watching and learning from them. Your enthusiasm is inspiring and motivating. Thank you!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Patti!

[@Emily-dw1ng]

Recently found your channel searching for oil painting videos on KZbin and have been catching up on yours ever since. Your story and videos are so inspiring! Thank you for sharing :)

[@chamberlainpaintings]

So glad you found my channel! 😊

[@gracedemiralay2797]

Thanks so much for your honesty. Your words of wisdom from experience are really valuable. You have propelled me to go outside and try plain air painting. Can’t wait to start. Thanks again for your support and advice.

[@joanholmes3382]

thanks so much for your "down to earth advice" and encouragement!

[@cmcl5543]

I like his energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to growing as a professional artist.

[@janmorrison4141]

Thank you. Just found you today. I'm a writer and artist. I'm definitely patient. I just had my first novel published and I'm 70. I've written my whole Iife. My other creativity encomposses drawing, painting, making dolls and an assortment of other things. Your journey is both inspiring and interesting! Thank you for sharing it so generously.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Jan! Congrats on your novel!

[@lindakanter1012]

I'm interested, did you frame each small painting. I paint small and not sure what to charge and should I frame

[@kimlanoue2033]

I am even more impressed. I stared into my iPad and just listened to you. This is what a person needs to do to become great! You have achieved greatness Michael. Thanks for sharing and caring😀

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Kim! 😊

[@Polecat54941]

It was almost like you were telling my life story with the music, model boats, railroad even the scouting of the library! The coincidences are astounding :) Great honest account of the journey to realizing potential through an unusual road.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@michellesmith3539]

Hi I have just discovered you. Thank you for sharing your story. I have been through times of feeling unwell while having the urge to create something beautiful as a painter. Have been painting from photographs and like you, just this week in fact I discovered the joy of plein air. With renewed vigour in painting. I enjoy your videos and your painting style.

[@jamiewashere]

Thanks for sharing your journey, it was very inspiring to hear.

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

I think half of us would have not been here watching or creating videos if it wasn't for you Mike. You inspire many people 🎨🙏

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Tez, that's very kind of you 😊

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

@@chamberlainpaintings 🎨🙏

[@andyhornberger758]

Really appreciated your story. Thanks so much for your videos. Beautiful paintings as well.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Andy!

[@leamay56]

Crohn's is a horrible auto immune condition .....my heart goes out to you!! I Want to say that you are a super talented artist and your energy and paint instruction as a teacher is so kind ....... not like some that don't want to give the cat out of the bag on learned techniques You are a beautiful person and a joy to watch paint and"Surfing!! sincerely, leonamay

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks, Leonamay! 😊💛

[@angelfabela3341]

I saw a Tim Horn painting of an apartment in SF, but ...I thought it was a Tim Horn, but is was signed Chamberlin , I said “ this guy is good! I’ve taken 4 workshops from him , my favorite painter!

[@skinder842]

This was a great video. If you still have images around, i'd love to see your earlier paintings back when you were starting out and doing those 6x6's

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I occasionally show and talk about my old work on my Patreon videos. Maybe I'll do one here on YT.

[@tinasloan172]

Thanks for sharing your journey so far! So glad you overcame your challenges and are now providing us with your wonderful videos! I look forward to what comes next.... 😊

[@nickybomont6074]

Love listening to you Michael. I’m a watercolour person, bit of acrylics , but thanks to you I’ve got a sort of starter oil set sitting there looking at me. Enticing me…. I’ll get there when I feel brave enough. It’s scary. 😉.

[@frankpainter2203]

Great that you are doing these videos! I look forward to them and the inspiration they provide.

[@59jaguar]

Amen brother . Thanks for sharing your story and glad your healthy. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@lilabiasi9623]

👑. such an inspiration to so many viewers! thank you for being so open, love your channel!!

[@Amlantube1]

Love from India. You inspired me to start painting after many years and within 2 months I am thinking if I could do it full time. But I have a family to feed, so now its only 1-2 painting on weekends. Thanks a lot.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

😊💛

[@kraigjardine]

Thanks for sharing your experiences as you developed your painting voice!

[@ThomMinnickArt]

wow, I didnt know this was what I needed! thanks for the encouragement there at the end as well!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Glad you found this helpful!

[@kathleensworldd]

Thanks for this video! Hopper is a top favourite of mine.

[@maple5703]

What an inspirational story, Michael! Thank you for sharing your experiences. I was diagnosed with ms in 2015 and can no longer work. I always enjoyed art but now I have lots of time to dedicate to learning 😀🎨

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Painting has really helped keep me stay positive during some rough times. Wishing you all the best on your creative journey!

[@jjfjeff]

I like your idea of making messages of keeping it loose. I feel the same way about my current work being too tight. I just came back from an 8 year hiatus from painting. Back than I was painting narrative driven figurative work that was more realistic like, sorta stuff you might find in Juxtapose at that time, but certainly not at much at Sacramento. I started the same year you did and early on literally put stuff up in hair salons all that, but I never really had a market in Sacramento for what I was doing, I had to push into So Cal mostly and the Bay intruder to sell anything. But I stopped for a variety of reasons. EFG was probably the only gallery in town that actually showed my work so that's cool that you show there as well. But I'm four months back into exploring this nature and landscape focused style and its pretty freeing, we shall see where it goes.

[@emmaerlenbusch]

I love the truck one!!

[@hopeforeman7601]

I always love the way you story tell. xx You're so inspiring!!

[@manjuc5192]

Thanks for sharing your journey, I always learn something from your videos.

[@sallyymay]

Thank you for this video! I am a college student debating on whether or not I want to become a full time artist. It's nice to hear other artist's journey of becoming an artist. Love your work :)

[@lynnhacheynordhagen8224]

Thanks for sharing, your tenacity is inspiring! Love Tim Horn, I took a wonderful week long workshop from him too!

[@lynnmedich5552]

“Are you difficult”? Soooo funny!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

😂

[@natlegere]

Thank you for sharing your story. I just happen that I was into the Wyeth this Summer and made a little video on my channel yesterday. I really enjoy your videos and perspective... you make me want to go to Maine more, I am Canadian and just moved to a border town to Maine 💗 no going there at the moment though, but I do like road tripping in the US, when it opens...

[@natlegere]

Ps, glad you got high speed and enjoy vlog style, tired new mom I can shut my eyes and feel like I didn’t miss anything...

[@marcyperrier7030]

Thank you so much for sharing your history of your journey in becoming the great artist you are today. I will çontinue watching you and learning from you and I'm excited to see what is next.

[@Anamolouslou]

First time here. Subscribed. I'm a poet (aspiring) but I found your journey to be so inspiring.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Louis!

[@ameeraanees2998]

Your paintings are so good!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! 😊

[@frozencancukfinearts]

Great story, enjoyed hearing about your start into painting.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@gabrielaonate5637]

Hi again. I lost me for a while. Great story yours. yeah, the beginning is complicated, i am still fight to keep painting frequently. I believe that i didn´t paint for two months. Thanks to share your growing up!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! 😊

[@stevenshackelford1937]

Super enlightening! "LOOSEN UP" ---lol - that's me.

[@arundabholkar4922]

Best ever with a palette knife!

[@hazelcoate9203]

your early work is great,

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Hazel 😊

[@johncowburn4444]

Hi Michael, I really enjoyed this video/podcast, surprisingly for me, as my attention tends to wander easily! Are you still living in SF, I'm from the UK but we visited SF about 12 years ago, when we stayed with good friends in Sacramento. One thing I remember about SF was down on the docks, seeing Pier 11/2 , I know it's a tourist spot but we enjoyed the atmosphere! oh and food! I'm interested in your Patreon site, what length are the videos, I prefer longer ones if they give good tips and info on the painting process.

[@lena.emilie5048]

this channel is amazing, it gives me so much joy :)

[@chamberlainpaintings]

😊

[@oliverhill113]

Your channel is a generous resource and this video is very helpful to me as I contemplate how to progress with my painting - how much paid employment can I relinquish versus how much time do I need to paint, without getting burnt out. Many thanks again. I really enjoy and appreciate your videos.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Oliver! Yes, getting the work/paint balance can be tricky. So glad you're enjoying my videos. 😊

[@amyarnelle]

This was great! I would be interested in finding the videos where you discussed your Crohn’s disease. I’m just curious because it runs in my family. Can you point me to those videos? Also, I’m happy to say that my dry spell is over and I painted last weekend for the first time in a long time and really enjoyed it and also enjoyed the results. (I did it over zoom with friends and we had a blast). I’ve been watching your videos a lot, but haven’t been painting, so I wasn’t sure how much these were influencing me. Turns out, they were! I painted much looser and faster and felt like I had more confidence even though it’s been months since I painted. Anyway-I love your talks and vlogs and collabs-thanks for keeping it up! ❤️

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Amy! So glad my videos are helpful. As for Crohn's videos, I'll see if I can find them! They weren't about Crohn's specifically.

[@tericarter2886]

This was so much fun to watch Being mostly self taught i totally get it

[@randalanderson1861]

Was it Helen van Wyk that had the painting series on PBS? She had a great introduction to real oil painting, lots of good advice. Check her out on youtube.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I should have mentioned that it wasn't Helen Van Wyk. That's the most common guess. She was younger than Helen. I like Helen's videos!

[@giselecox5633]

I enjoy your channel. thank you for sharing your story.

[@bluepeachwhispers6845]

..."by Edward Hopper"!! I just commented on another video of yours that your paintings remind me of him!! seems like we agree😂I am going down a rabbit hole of watching all of your videos, totally in love with your painting style and am finding your insight very helpful and inspiring! 🤗💛

[@lanao4052]

Just found your videos and love them! You are so open and honest and willing to share your knowledge. Thank you!! I used to watch an amazing artist on TV in the 80’s; Helen VanWyk She had a show called “welcome to my studio”. I’m guessing those are the video cassettes you were speaking of? I think she used the same medium mixture as you, which makes me think she is the artist you were trying to remember. I think you can still find her videos and books on eBay. Please keep making your videos. You are very inspiring!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! Glad you’re enjoy my videos. Many people have suggestions Helen, but the videos were done by someone else. Unfortunately the name of the instructor wasn’t mentioned in an obvious way so I’ve been unable to remember. Maybe I’ll share some of the exercises 😊

[@lanao4052]

chamberlainpaintings It was so nice to hear back from you! I would love to see you demonstrate the exercises you are talking about... from this mysterious artist.

[@thomasbroderick6388]

Two things about the video. It wasn't too long and it was facinating. Keep it in the 10 ring Michael and thank you.

[@pleinaire8698]

Andrew Wyeth???!!!! OMG!!! what a serendipitous event!!

[@lalewilan]

Could you built little houses and boats and paint those? I get the feeling you move more and more abstract, so artificial little worlds might be great for you to experiment with. (PS: Love the I Pod and paint tube paintings!)

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I've thought of doing that! It could be fun because you could move things around to get an inspiring composition.

[@markparkey1218]

Not a waste , this good, you look good SOUNDS GREAT

[@agntsmth77]

Did you ever use watercolor?

[@jpschepers]

from Belgium , you are a great painter and i like your style , i a m a painter too but a im study to learn , from you . I m 60 years old and i have al so the sickness of crohn for 40 years . I wish you all the best gr JPS from; belgium

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Jean Pierre!

[@pedroclaudio3401]

Thank you Michael

[@louelablessmadayag1406]

Ill listen to this while painting...

[@cala1827]

As always, thanks for the video. It's interesting to hear your journey, as I'm on my own. I'm years and hundreds, if not thousands of paintings behind you and there are times where I get frustrated and think about moving onto something else. But then I can have the smallest of breakthroughs which brings me back. Ever think about forming a private Patreon type group where you provide critiques? Just a thought.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

That's a great idea. I'll see if I can put something like that together on Patreon.

[@soul.kim.artist]

Thank you Michael, So much for sharing. Kim

[@markparkey1218]

as you had said Michael, “” do not quit , I like that ; )

[@razgarcia]

So glad that you were able to rise above your situation! Praying for your health and healing 🙏 as well as success in your career 🤍 Your patience is admirable and thank you for setting a good example 😊 This vid is soooo inspirational 💫 Try venturing out into Facebook and Tiktok to reach more audience 😁

[@martingimenez339]

Thanks for this moment Mike, I was trying to find inspiration to paint again and you helped a lot with this. Although I was thinking you had struggles even living in the country with by far the most art buyers in the world. It's like there's no much left for us living in countries full of snob assholes following stupid tendencies, it's like there is no place for happy colorful landscape/cityscape paintings. Lately I was even painting with disdain thinking the painting would end piled up with the other ones at home. It's difficult to buy stuff and put your heart out when you know literally almost no one will enjoy your work. Very very frustrating. But you are a fighter and that's an aspect to look up to, I did plenty of things in my life (even leaving all behind and migrating to another country where I had to learn a new language and adapt myself) and now It's like Im tired, plus the people right now is fking nuts, agressive, deffensive and stupid so social interaction doesn't call me right now. But I know I have to paint and be creative no matter what, becquse that's who I am. Today I posted an old fine landscape I did some years ago to "have the feel" of showing a painting again and I had just 4 likes in the fist 10' (after that you are practically dead in the friend/family zone) so I erased it and I won't post it again. I've had enough. The new algoryhtm sucks, so not even social media helps to find potential customers. Hope you are doing good with Crohn's these days, that's one nasty illness to have trying to keep a good quality of life.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I think the thing to do is paint paintings that you'd like to hang on your walls and ignore what others may think. If you like your work, eventually you'll find others who like it too. If you don't have to depend on selling paintings consider yourself lucky. Just paint to please yourself! As for Crohn's, it's been in remission for years so I feel better than ever. 👍

[@pleinaire8698]

When did you start painting ocean scenes???

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Honestly, I can't remember. 😂

[@frances3254]

Thanks a big bunch Mr. M Always the best to you. fran nm

[@braveheartx72]

I really love your work and YT content. Thank you so much for posting! I have so many questions I would like to ask you, but for now I guess I will just start off with asking, what made you decide to do oil painting versus other types of painting?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Glad you like my work! I like the look of oil paintings. I also like that they're very durable and can be framed without being covered with glass.

[@TheJoedika]

Hello. I m going to travel from France to San Francisco and I will paint some painting things in San Francisco like you do Thanks

[@sherrierichard2848]

Can you share how you increased your drawing skills. Cityscapes not only simply drawing but perspective has to be dead on for them to work, and you seemed to have mastered it both en plein air and in the studio?

[@khailinn432]

This is inspirational! Thanks

[@ariahmyles]

I want that painting of the tubes of oil paint

[@chamberlainpaintings]

We may have to do a trade!

[@ikasan1012]

Heyyyy how are my my fav ARTIST , I’ve a question for you . Do you do spray paint art or ever don’t it cuz I would love to see what you can do cuz I love you work and plus I love spray paint art as well so please let me know , love your work 🥰😊

[@chamberlainpaintings]

No, I've never tried spray paint art. Glad you like my work!

[@ikasan1012]

chamberlainpaintings okay , your most welcome 🙏 😊

[@diamadakiMou]

An amazing person!!! ♥️🙏

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! 😊

[@maryperona6631]

thank you!! 💖

[@sandy411]

Thank you!!

[@luiscalvillo3725]

I’m struggling with staying loose in streetscapes, I keep getting sucked into details, and I feel like I also don’t know how thick I can go with the paint - it’s a bit scary? How did you learn to paint thick? Was is the small daily paintings? When you’re painting thick, do you use any medium? Idk if maybe a side by side of your palette during a demo might help people who have similar issues. As always, amazing video. As someone who doesn’t have a ton of interaction with other painters your channel is a huge source of encouragement and inspiration - thank you! I hope to one day be able to own an original Michael Chamberlain!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Luis! Ok I'll try to make a video on loosening up. There are exercises that can be very helpful.

[@robertcampbell8027]

Luis. I’ve been struggling with the same kinds of issues. The only advise I can give is to watch more of Michael Chamberlain’s videos. Search out more of them. He covers a wide range of topics with lots of studio and en plein air examples. They’ve helped me a lot. You’re in the right place.

[@luiscalvillo3725]

R Campbell thank you! I will do that. Watching him paint does help me to loosen up. Michael’s channel is the best in my opinion. It just has such amazing content and he is tremendously down to earth.

[@AuntDahlia1]

Luis Calvillo check out dailypaintworks.com started by Carol Marine, who Michael also mentioned. The whole ‚movement‘ was originally started by Duane Kaiser. Don‘t remember the name of his daily painting site but just google him. Have fun!

[@PauseCreative]

Thank you...

[@1Thedairy]

That was an interesting journey although I’m sorry to hear about your illness. I wondered how you felt about selling some of your work initially because as I was building up my portfolio I felt a bit precious about parting with my best paintings and I still do! Also do you find that you have to compromise your work to sell commercially. It must be a difficult dilemma as what artists perceive as good is not necessarily what sells.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I've never had a problem with selling my work. I figure the buyer it will take better care of it than me! I don't compromise my work in order to sell, but I do paint more of certain subjects, cityscapes for example, because they tend to be popular.

[@isabellej8970]

Loved it!

[@mariaocampo2479]

How long does it take for you to do one painting ?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Depends on size and complexity

[@addisonswannack]

Love the video

[@dorrisgonnawreckyou7111]

very interesting thx

[@mn5900]

Inspiring