PLEIN AIR oil painting SAN FRANCISCO with NICHOLAS COLEY

[@theeaselrider4032]

Very impressed with your buddy's work. Not just the painting, but his whole process to get there. He is definitely presenting a large middle finger to what people think, or expect you to do en plain air. And he's making it all work so well. The fact that his "palette" seems to be another canvas with the plastic on it, that's just laying flat on the ground, and that he has to walk several steps away from his painting to reach it. If you couldn't see his painting, and just saw this guy with his stuff laying all over the side of the road, you'd think he'd lost his mind. That's the guy I want to go painting with.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

It's very inspiring to paint with Nick. He's definitely doing things his own way and coming up with beautiful results! Can't wait to paint with him again.

[@joywhitley3141]

Love this painting! The colors in the trees are really beautiful. I aspire to be that loose. 😊

[@peggycrossman8288]

This painting is one of my absolute favorites, and the location/view itself was stunning. Hope you go back there again to paint with Nick.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Peggy, glad you like! Yes, it's such a beautiful location. We're going to paint there again soon.

[@pleinaire8698]

LOve that Nicholas paints huge!!!! and that you both have that passionate spirit...I also love the monterey cypress and have painted them many times..when I go out with my painting buddy Bunny i get soooo excited about our eastern SIERRAS..but she doesn't!! it's fun to share that excitement of outdoor painting with someone else!!!!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes!!!!

[@KayInMaine]

Both of your paintings were so different! Always fun to see how artists view what's in front of them. I love your painting, Michael, because those trees you painted look like they're moving. Such energy! Nicholas' painting was definitely vibrant for sure. He has a unique style.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Kay!

[@oliverhill113]

Thanks examining the contents of that tube of light blue Michael. Now I know how to mix that elusive colour! - Phthalo blue, Ultramarine and Titanium white. 👍

[@chamberlainpaintings]

😊👍🌟

[@natroniumx]

I love cypress trees, so dramatic...and customers like them too!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I've noticed that as well 😊👍

[@lolitakaloustianyoung7787]

Great video - love Nick's work long time.

[@diannebertold3602]

Love this painting. Excellent composition. I prefer your realistic colours.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Dianne 😊

[@ly9386]

Love your paintings

[@artbykcappadona5166]

It was fun to watch the two of you with your different perspectives on the same scene. Beautiful painting Michael.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Kathy!

[@59jaguar]

Yeah it’s perfect. I like the light of water peaking through the cypress trees. Nick’s work looked interesting too. It’s 20 degrees out today here!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Roger! Yikes that's cold!

[@59jaguar]

@@chamberlainpaintings correction actually -5 degrees but suns out at least . Lol

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

Awesome vlog! The painting has great energy! 10:15 All the best!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Olda!

[@Fannywikstrom95]

Your ocean is always impeccable!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@thisandthatdailylife9081]

Really loved your painting Mike. The composition really popped. You nailed lights / darks long ago - seems to be instinctive with you Thanks for another great video

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Bev!

[@ransfordrowe6409]

😀Going by what you said on patreon you have wanted to paint with Nick for a long time.Your enthusiasm was obvious during this video and nice to watch. From the sounds of it you seem to look up to this painter and have learnt a few things from him.

[@matthewgyulay2961]

Wonderful piece Michael. Love that location, if not for the road right there. Seems like the two of you were ok working there in spite of the occasional traffic. I think the colours in your piece work well. The brighter greens work well with the transparent purple (Dioxazine or Ultramarine/Alizarin mix?). Also, love the little shots of orange that you added. And of course, the little peeks of white water between the trees. Beautiful. Thanks for the reference to Arthur Matthews. Hadn't been exposed enough to his work.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Matthew! Yes, it was a noisy location for sure. Lots of people stopping by to chat as well. Great place to sell paintings!

[@braddutson3559]

Love the composition!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Brad!

[@chrishomel9558]

This painting is amazing. I love it. the colors really speak to me.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@christianday6759]

Very Californian Impressionist painting. I did not think it had worked until the floater frame. And it did!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@SuzWhat]

This is fascinating how two different artists can make two different compositions. Both are stunning. While I like them both, the way you convey the darkness of the trees while suggesting movement is inspiring. Thanks for including the Arthur Mathews piece. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love...Suz What 🌻🌼🌻🌼

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Suz!

[@hazelcoate9203]

looking good, well done, lovely place to paint !

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Hazel!

[@juancarlossuarez7757]

Such a beautiful place to paint, Michael. Very interesting work both of you. " Light blue" first time I see it, it looks very fine. Nick is very resourceful. Congratulations!!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Juan Carlos! Yes, very beautiful location. Nick has been painting that spot for years.

[@LeeAnnM]

I hope you do paint with him again...and try his giant panel trick...loved both of your paintings. I’ve been in that exact spot so I can I know that view and the feeling there...excellent!!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! My car isn’t big enough for a panel as big as Nick’s canvas 😂 I’m going to do a 24x36 next time 👍

[@LeeAnnM]

@@chamberlainpaintings build a canvas rack for the roof of your car and go for it. A surfboard rack and bungee cord et viola!! I’m really enjoying seeing you back out there so much!!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Maybe I will!

[@jacquelinet8903]

Michael, I like to come here and just say thank you each time. Your videos are so inspiring. I just started listening to Anything Goes, I hope you don’t mind me posting that here. Recently something was said about your lifestyle and it made me really smile. She is wise beyond her years, that overused cliche was made for her. I am here for you and your adventures and art, I am just lucky enough that you both fit into areas of my life that I find fascinating. Sorry for the long comment, my main art medium is writing so my brain is not wired to write short and sweet 💓 thank you 🙏🏼 see you again soon 💕💗

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I really like what Emma’s doing with her podcast. Glad you’re enjoy it! Glad you like my videos too 😊

[@normanhutchinson4177]

2 degrees here so no plain air painting for me. I like the strong tonal contrast and the warm / cool contrast. Well done!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Norman! Wow, stay warm!

[@alexdannys]

amazing ..this painting very good location The painting has great energy.. Beautiful painting Michael....thak for sharing

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Alex!

[@veronikamiroshnichenko6724]

turned out great

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Veronika 😊

[@lorrainem887]

I'm late commenting but really enjoyed this video Mike. Great painting. Wonderful composition. I love those trees. So effective. It looks very good in the frame. I'd hang it just as it is. Enjoyed Nick's work. Yes...his work is colourful. I'm going to check out his site. Thanks Mike.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Lorraine!

[@tbone805]

Awesome video! What an amazing location . Thanks for the intro to Nicolas’ work ✌️

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Tad!

[@rickbroomhead3226]

I like the painting very well balanced.Nick's light, you're dark . So half way through your paintings you should switch.Ha Ha.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Rick! Yes, that could be a fun experiment. 😂

[@ninahiatt664]

Love that one Mike!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Nina, glad you like! 😊

[@martingimenez339]

Beautiful place, two gorgeous paintings...I like your friend, he has a good vibe and I can relate with many of the things he says.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Martin! Yes, I dig Nick's vibe. Very cool dude to paint with.

[@mikegurney9278]

I like the orange colour in the trees, (I like the whole painting) this reminds me of an iconic painter here in Canada, Tom Thomson painted in the early 1912's to 1917. Well done from Newfoundland Canada. Opposite ends of the Continent.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Mike! I love Tom Thomson's work. Hope you're keeping warm!

[@mikegurney9278]

@@chamberlainpaintings as warm as a freezer blowing across the bay, buddy.Newfy slang for working on the warm thing. Yes we’re warm. I just want to say again I really like your work.

[@vicentef4633]

Congratulation on your work. From Spain

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@meredithboswell4003]

Omg gorgeous

[@sonomawinetourdrivers3895]

I think the trees are Monterey Pines....Cypress trees are tall and narrow.....

[@francesoconnor7962]

Loved this! Have you always painted or have you ever been into sketching, colouring pencils etc? Love your videos! Watching from Ireland!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I’ve only painted. I wanna paint in Ireland someday 😊

[@lovley_lilac..]

Look it’s Emma’s dad 😊

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes, indeed it is

[@johnA012]

I see pink ; )

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes, some of that alizarin showing through 👍

[@kathyprince1608]

Check out a book by Julie Hansen “Fire and Light”.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Will do

[@kathyprince1608]

The correct spelling is Hanson.

[@samueleinstein]

Are you still using zinsser primer-sealer? cheers!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

No, I’m using acrylic gesso with pumice mixed into the last of 3 coats.

[@graceg5523]

Hi, have you ever done any abstract painting?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I consider my seascapes abstract paintings 😂 other than those, no

[@graceg5523]

@@chamberlainpaintings which abstract painters or paintings do you like best?

[@pleinaire8698]

nick is definitely a colorist with gret compositional skills...I like your composition but you might consider having more light green on those cypress...you have strong shadows but not strong highlights!!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Ok if you're going to give advice I need to see your work!! 😂 What is your Instagram?!!!

[@suzifee5709]

He (Nicholas) sounds like Howie Mandel.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

And apparently I sound like Steve Carrell 😂

[@juliodediosluque]

Hola compañero me llamo Julio de Dios soy un pintor español. Viaje hace tres años a San Francisco y en una galería vi un cuadro tuyo que me encanto y cuando volví a España descubri tus vídeos y me suscribí a ellos. Me encanta tu forma de pintar. Mi más sincera admiración. Un saludo amigo.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

¡Gracias Julio! ¡Me alegra que te guste mi trabajo!