HIGH KEY seascape PLEIN AIR oil painting

[@Dawnasy]

At 9:03 I thought “yeah, I’m really liking this!” Love your energy coming through….hearing the power of the ocean…thank your for fabulous videos. I learn so much!

[@janmorrison4141]

Such a satisfying video! Your generosity at sharing your process so diligently is really appreciated.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Jan!

[@coryrain3937]

High key really does have a gentleness to it that I imagine sits easily in peoples homes. Beautiful studies Mr. C.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Cory!

[@nancykunik4370]

I think these paintings really shows how warm and cool play off each other so well ... Also the variety of color combinations for the water adds to pull it all together beautifully ...

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Nancy!

[@Susiachi]

I went to a plein air exhibit at our local museum yesterday and was gobsmacked at how DARK those paintings were. I would say they were mid-range and below. Even the blue skies were dark. Must be a phenomenon of working outside in bright light as compared to painting from a brightly lit monitor indoors. Interesting. Thanks for your videos! Your seascapes are lovely. Love the soft colors.

[@SuzWhat]

A feature film at just 13:32 Sanded down and painting over a few Breaking waves provide drama and chaos Eschews a straight line as they betray us Saturated color, so spontaneous Random motion, maybe miscellaneous Patreon has many more videos Best way to stay creative, study shows 🌊 Whoa! I love both of these. The second one is spectacular. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love..Suz What ☮️💛

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Suz! 😊💛✌🙏

[@suemcdonough3204]

A lot of insight and beauty packed into this posting

[@artformenow9257]

Definitely love the warm white against the cool white in the foreground. Pointing things out like you do is appreciated!

[@littlest_cow]

I found your channel recently and I cant tell you how much I love these videos! They help me get my painting fix during a time where I cant practice myself as often as I would like. Plus, they are super relaxing to watch.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I'm so glad!

[@janetsouthcott7208]

Great video and good end discussion about the numbers game. Loved the soundtrack in the background - the birds and the waves :) Thank you!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Janet!

[@matineesonmainstreet2005]

This was definitely one of your more interesting videos. Thanks.

[@aleksprusa]

Great do over! Really inspiring, you also had a key mindset during this, not overthinking, making it quick and spontaneous, the whole jist. Good job Michael! A video I’d like to see is some type of evening, dark, nightime plien air. It would definitely be a challenge but you could nail it

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Cole! I haven't tried a plein air nocturne yet. Sounds fun! It could be a nightmare to film lol. Stay tuned!

[@tracyhickman1359]

Id LOVE to see this too, even if hard to film the whole thing, finding a composition set up, a few highlights of painting and even commentary back in the studio would be awesome!

[@markparkey1218]

@@chamberlainpaintings ( pssst michael, please forgive me butting in , You did some evening paintings, I think, wasn’t one “” Alcatraz “” an evening, ( night ) composition, and YOU , i think, did a “” corner cafe “” that was an evening painting composition, ( trying to remember) although there may have not been an on site video, seems like I seen you do the Alcatraz composition though, both are spectacular ( I’ll search through your paintings) , ( nite vid and painting my vote is “” yes””🤐🙂

[@juliejroth29]

Nice closeups of paint!!! Loved all of it, Michael. 🩵

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Julie!

[@curlieswithjulia]

wow! this turned out so gorgeous!! the way you built the painting to create such life in the waves is so cool to watch, incredible!!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@ShahanoorMamun]

wow.... very much impressive

[@paulclarke3086]

Really enjoyed the energy you were able to put into the painting. Focusing on the power of waves is a great subject and, i think, suits your style of painting. I tend to paint to 12x16 in panel so agree on size of painting. I wouldn't go away from the wave subject as i think you could undertake a series of paintings depicting the strength of the sea. its an interesting area of your work that i think you should develop. Brilliant as ever.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Paul! The ocean is my favorite subject at the moment. More to come.

[@mikegurney9278]

That’s key when you said, “not over thinking”, you nailed it.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Mike!

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

Very nice paintings, sir! Really nice ocean also! The first one seems to me a little bit more abstract. Btw. I was thinking, it would be cool if Mona Lisa was, in fact, a painting painted over some old painting! lol ... Have a wonderful day! Greetings from the EU!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Olda! Maybe the Mona Lisa is painted over an old painting! You have a wonderful day too :)

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

@@chamberlainpaintings Cool! lol ... Thanks so much!!!!

[@mauracarta.]

Amazing how you can translate the beautiful chaos of the ocean onto your panel.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Maura!

[@markparkey1218]

2nd Painting “” Sea Goddess “” , she looks at everyone, from beneath the curl , her left eye visible, her green hair as silky sea flora , covers all but the inner corner of her right eye, “” she smiles, teeth of the brightest pearl, center midground, of the close wave, she looks at you Michael ❤️ ( such a beautiful painting ) 11:04 vid time

[@socal-lasolas]

Exactly what I needed, thank you!!

[@georgefrench1907]

That first demo was quite good. The second worked as well.👍👍

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks George!

[@nickrodis6862]

You're great in seascape painting very fast ,accurate in tonal values, good and simple but powerful composition to find the best angle in making painting on the spot. Thank you i will try to apply your technique in making the Taal Lake landscape painting here in Tagaytay City Philippines enjoy too!

[@henriquejanuario881]

Thanks a lot for these videos! Do you think that we can do these plein air paintings with gouache ?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I haven't tried gouache but I'm sure it would work!

[@sylhayes8152]

Love your tips

[@leearcher3912]

Looks 😃 great

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Lee!

[@magdalenaburns5521]

I love that you reuse older panels. I’m wondering if you have a method of sanding the old panels that prevents dust from heavy metals like cadmium from landing on surfaces inside or outside.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I only do a light sanding (outside). I wear a dusk mask but there isn't much visible dust.

[@gregwing6409]

Hi Micheal…In the first painting done on site the horizon between the ocean and the sky has a beautiful luminous glow. Well done! Cheers -Greg

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Greg!

[@miriamtong8808]

Hey Michael! Love the subtle cool and warm contrast in this painting. For such a wild subject, it actually looks soft and kind of peaceful. I miss the energy in the first one that you have in the second one. The close values remind me of tonalist painters. I’m thinking of the ones that go the other direction, in darker values. Have you tried that before?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Miriam! I prefer the second painting as well. I haven't tried just using darker values. I'm not really a fan of dark paintings but maybe I'll give it a try sometime!

[@joanndenson2957]

Both paintings,very good action

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Joanne :)

[@lucameyer2722]

Thanks for the inspiring videos :)

[@hazelcoate9203]

Very nice 👍

[@markparkey1218]

Bought a little paint set today,

[@CedricWilliamsCeddimoe01]

Way to go Michael 🎨🎨

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Cedric!

[@sarahskinnerfineart]

Awesome!

[@kimmiller3944]

Could you tell us what kind of easel you use? I’m looking for something sturdy to support larger canvases outdoors.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

takeiteasel.com

[@markparkey1218]

Powerful Wave Alert 0:01 ( wow )

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes!

[@markparkey1218]

@@chamberlainpaintings Thank you Michael 🙂 ( wise words on over thinking for myself )

[@userdoesnotexist5160]

Love ur daughter Emma ...😇

[@jimreid9674]

Great fast moving intense vid Michael, you seemed to be painting to the soundtrack of the ocean and being very loose mentally. Pity you lost all of the underpainting but I guess that look isn't your thing. Loved the random brushstrokes on the second one. Very inspiring stuff to watch and great commentary re your colour mixing. Good one!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Jim! Do you mean l lost all of the painting I was painting over? I did leave bits of the old painting visible here and there. They integrate so well into the painting that you can't tell unless you look up close. I made sure to cover any spots that were darker than a mid tone.

[@alvinray9080]

👍👍

[@chamberlainpaintings]

🙏

[@MR.AYRAL9]

♡♡♡💜

[@markparkey1218]

Good Morning Michael 🙂😎😁

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Good morning Mark!

[@markparkey1218]

@@chamberlainpaintings Good morning Michael, ya know , Physically those large waves, bet you , or anyone can feel that from the mass inertia, the sound alone is , well you already know 😎😎😎

[@chamberlainpaintings]

@@markparkey1218 Yes, they were huge. It's difficult to capture the size on camera.

[@markparkey1218]

@@chamberlainpaintings Michael at 1:30 - you speak of the palette, contained there upon , I imagine magic incantation that can be envoked to bend time, set the fates, even shape destiny, your talisman to creativity is powerful , ( highest respect of your gifts ) 🙂🙂🙂

[@chamberlainpaintings]

@@markparkey1218 Thanks Mark. There are layers of history on that palette.