Cityscapes - Design and Color - David Dunlop Studio Workshop 2

Cityscapes - Design and Color - David Dunlop Studio Workshop 2
In this program Emmy award winning artist and teacher David Dunlop examines the roots of design and color as they stretch across global cultures, traditions and time. He discusses how compositional ideas have descended to us over millennia and he traces the forms found in a shoreline seascape back to ancient Egypt. David then explores how this history re-emerges in a contemporary context in his oil painting demonstration of a fast moving cityscape. Visit daviddunlop.com for more information about our live streaming workshops and other DVDs, including our PBS Series Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop.

[@irenenorrisrobling2766]

Just found you and now I am learning so very much. Thank you!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Irene - Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to write - we appreciate it! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@SusanMJB45]

Love love love this demo. Thank you !!!!!!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, Susan! Thank you so much for watching nd writing. We are delighted that you enjoyed it. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@oscarparedes5308]

They say “What you are looking for is looking for you”. Thank you David, you’re a gem!!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Oscar - you are so kind. So happy that you enjoyed the program. Warmly, David and Connie

[@deansnipah2895]

You are an amazing instructor! i love how you get so into it. Almost at the verge of where manic meets with insanity. I love it. That is the realm where true passionate artists dwell in. Your teachings inspire me and I can tell that you are very knowledgeable. Please put out more videos!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Dean - Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to write - we appreciate it so much! We are working on more programs - thank you for the encouragement. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you deansnipah2895 - Thank you for watching and for writing to us! We are really happy to hear from you. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@debbiesheridan3334]

Six years ago? What I've been missing!😮❤

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear debbie - Thank you so much - we are delighted you enjoyed it! We love producing these programs and are so happy to hear from you - thank you for writing! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@debbiesheridan3334]

Pure Genious David!❤

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear debbie - Thank you again - we are happy that you enjoyed it! It means so much to us to hear from you. All the best, Connie and David

[@patriciabrutchin6851]

Wow! Love the way you teach!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Patricia! Warmly, David 😃

[@sylviakeller1043]

Just can say "Thank you David" for your amazing presentation...

[@leonormartinez6378]

You are an amazing instructor. I love it!!!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear leonormartinez6378 - We are really happy that you enjoyed it! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@diannejonasson4663]

Absolutely brilliant! Stunningly clever! 👏👏 Thank you so much! I love learning from you. 🤗🎨 💕

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Dianne - How generous and lovely of you! We are happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us - we love hearing from you. All the best, Connie and David

[@diannejonasson4663]

@@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt Thanks so much for your lovely response!⚘ I'd like to ask a question, please. I'm not sure where to address it, so I hope it's ok to ask here. Could you please advise how you frame your paintings done on aluminium plate? I'm inspired to paint on metal after watching your videos and I'd love to know how to frame them. Many thanks, and greetings from Australia. Dianne 🤗🎨💕

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

@@diannejonasson4663 HI, Dianne! I always love to know where people are when they are writing to us! One of the frames David uses is a metal frame called German Silver Nielsen 34 Metal Picture Frame from the company American Frame. You can take a look on their website and see how it holds the metal painting. I am sure there are companies closer to home that make similar type frames. Many people buying David's paintings might want to put their own frame on the painting for their own aesthetic reasons. This might be a great idea for a video! Thank you again. Kind regards, Connie and David

[@diannejonasson4663]

Thanks so much for your reply, Connie and David! I'll certainly check out these frames online. And, yes please, a video on framing would be fabulous! 😘 Thanks again and kind regards from sunny Port Macquarie NSW Au 🤗🎨💕

[@TheCherithBrook]

More than amazing. You're the most inspiring and educational artist on YT and fun. When I'm painting and I'm stuck for the next move, I ask myself..... 'What would David Dunlop do?" Really enjoyed this video. Thanks to David and team.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you The CherithBrook - Thank you for watching and for writing to us - even though we are only responding now! We are really happy to hear from you. Your comment about "What would David do?" is hilarious - thank you. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@carmenbootArt]

Wonderful. Thank you

[@mollab1]

Spectacular!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear mollab1 - Thank you for watching the program and writing. We really love to hear from you! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@heathermaacquarrie4680]

you are wonderful teacher! Great sharing and. effort!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, Heather! Thank you so much for watching and for your comments. We are so happy that you enjoyed it. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@markhaynie6542]

Well explained. Thank you. And you stayed so clean.

[@marypartridge5154]

My God you know so much and im envious of you guys that know so much about technique. I just paint all the time but dont know much like you do.

[@marypartridge5154]

How did you learn all these techniques????

[@marypartridge5154]

None of us could do this as you are a very professional commercial artist. But its great to see all your experience.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Mary - Thank you so much for watching the program and for writing. We appreciate it so much! David keeps learning and exploring various techniques and different areas of knowledge. He also teaches live online landscape painting workshops on Zoom to explore new adventures in landscape painting, which are listed at our website - www.paintingclass.net. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@ruthgonzalez6547]

Amazing!

[@barbarawean425]

David, it's like magic watching you create paintings. I am learning sooo much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent.

[@countessdemonet]

So interesting! I learn so much from your videos, thank you!

[@SimAlex20000]

These videos are amazing viewing and so educational. Makes me want to paint!

[@victoriamitchell5471]

I am so excited that I found you. What a fascinating presentation.! I have been attempting to paint for over 10 years, with no rhyme or reason. I feel like a 5 year old excited about finally being able to read. Thank You.! I feel like I can now start on a new stage in my painting life with a better understanding of what light and color are all about.

[@StephenMarkTurner]

Terrific presentation. Thanks very much.

[@donnarobertson9236]

Thank you for making the codification of successful painting very clear and useable. I will know what was only instinctive before but rather hit or miss,to improve my work. Excellent quality of information delivered with ease.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, Donna! What lovely comments - thank you so much. We appreciate your watching and we are delighted that you enjoyed it. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@CSteen]

Thank you so much, David! This is great!

[@DG-mv6zw]

I really need to start making notes each time I watch and listen to David. Each sentence is crammed with info. Absolutely gripping stuff, as always. Thanks David

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, DG-mv6zw - We are happy that you enjoyed it and we apologize for the long delay in writing! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! It means so much to us to hear from you. All the best, Connie and David

[@farukkasum158]

Im a landscape painter. You have inspired me to try w diffrrent approach. Loved the video. You are very knowledgeable.

[@barbarac5809]

This is the coolest thing I've ever seen. I've never seen anyone ever you squeegees before in a painting. I love it it's so alive.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, again! Thank you so much and thank you for watching and writing. Sorry that it took so long to respond! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@CarlaMarinaBorralho]

Indeed you are, a landscape painter! Oh, is so enjoyable to watch your videos, I cannot wait to seeing more! Thank you!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear CarlaMarinaBorralho - Thank you so much - we are really happy that you enjoyed it! We are sorry that it took so long to respond and we hope that you have seen our more recent programs. We are trying to add more programs to our KZbin channel. Thank you for watching our program and for writing to us. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@melindahudson7316]

Superb video thank you x

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Melinda, thank you. I hope you can visit my website at daviddunlop.com to see what's on offer there. David

[@janninedevet8263]

You are an amazing instructor, the best. I am so happy I found you. Thanks a lot....David.

[@richardlumpkin4607]

Wonderful insight and great presentation! Thank you so much. I hope there will be more like this.

[@michaelphillip8850]

Thanks David, love to see the paint flow from your fingers and mind.

[@lostinfens]

What a joy to watch on an early Sunday morning, now I'm off to paint.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear lostinfens - Thank you so much - we are really happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching our program and for writing to us. Good luck with your painting! The fens in the UK? Kind regards, David and Connie

[@peterjones4385]

Such knowledge needs recording, for those to come.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Peter Jones - I am David's producer, director and editor - and I agree - as does Rebecca, David's wife! We are so happy that you enjoyed the video and thank you for taking the time to write to us. Kind regards, Connie and David

[@dougtrepanier313]

I truley enjoy your painting, thie instruction, and the education. It is fantastic! I wish you had a thousand more, I'd watch them all. Thank you infinity.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, Doug - Apologies for the very long delay in responding! We are happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! It means so much to us to hear from you. We are trying to add more programs and we hope to see you again! All the best, Connie and David

[@realartdrum]

Yup Knowledge is Power....Thank you so much...Great artist!!!!!!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear realartdrum - Thank you so much. We are delighted that you watched and enjoyed it. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@maureendonnelly9075]

Thank you so much for this wonderfully informative video. This deepened my appreciation for painting with your background tour through art history related to our biological propensity for patterns. Your big brush and squeegee are fun and inspiring for me to work larger and freer. Thanks you again

[@valerienerva298]

Fascinating and so informative. Thank you!

[@alphotheone]

Love manifest!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear alphatheone - Thank you so much - we are delighted you enjoyed it! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@lyndalombardi6473]

Just recently came across your KZbin videos. Loving the history, the colour theory, and the progression of the abstract landscape/cityscape.... Will work my way through all your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a very easy way to comprehend and learn.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Sven, It was a snug fit! thank you. David

[@feliciafaassenwong]

Totally enjoyed watching you paint and picked up some tips. Thank you :)

[@galinalevkovich1368]

Thank you SO much!!!!

[@lylewyant3356]

Thanks for explaining that which I have worked out intuitively especially when it comes to composing a scene. looking forward to more!

[@jc1865]

Very well done instruction. Thank you!

[@annekelleher4584]

Excellent tutorial. Well done

[@baggysphotosandpaintings7197]

I loved this, the info that you share is really useful. I look forward to 'borrowing ' many ideas in the future. Thank you

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, and borrow all you want! you might want to check out my website at daviddunlop.com. best, David

[@margaritaromero6055]

Is beautiful your work, thank you 👍😀

[@maggieinsc1967]

Fabulous. Just fascinating.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear maggieinsc1967 - Thank you so much - we are really happy that you enjoyed it! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@ericeatwell4011]

thanks you are really helpful

[@dennyg1053]

Long Live Art

[@joemenzaart]

Amazing

[@KerryFreemanMelbourne]

And suddenly... magic!

[@TWFarms1]

I love your explanations for scientific impacts/aspects. I do have to wonder what the heck you did when no one could get toilet paper or paper towels last year though. ;)

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Denis, thank you for your comments. I was able to get both products through the first stages of Covid. David

[@ronpatton5172]

Like your show.

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

Could you give a reading list? My research didn’t cover these historical & perceptual concepts. I’d like to know more.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, HI, kyststudio-epicartadventure - That is very funny - thank you for watching and for writing. We are really happy that you enjoyed it! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@mollab1]

Thank you for all this densely packed information! Technical question, what kind of brushes do you use? I have never used a large brush and have no idea what to buy. thank you in advance. I can't wait to experiment!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Kevin and Molla! We really appreciate your comments and thank you for taking the time to write! The large brushes I use are watercolor wash brushes that you can buy at any art supply store. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@sonsoftheedelweiss72]

Is this considered a negative painting? Thank you sir.

[@marypartridge5154]

I wish I could do this commercial art.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you for watching, Mary! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@artmaven]

The squeegee tho! Woo!

[@joelthornton3508]

Suppose you want to add cars and signage. Do you just start painting over what you have done? You are changing how I want to paint.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, joelthronton3508 - Thank you for your question. As you see, sometimes I paint over older paintings on all of the many surfaces that I paint on: quadruple primed Belgian linen, paper, copper, single sheet aluminum, a composite sheet aluminium, like Dibond, comprising two 0.3 mm thick aluminium cover layers and a polyethylene or mineral core. Depending upon how dry the painting is, I might give it a light sanding. It really depends upon the painting, and different surfaces give different effects. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@brendalazellestephenson2319]

Very helpful instruction in composition and colour value. Where can I find your watercolour instruction? As I watch this I am doing my best to translate the exercise into watercolour. Thanks.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear brendalazellestephenson2319 - Thank you so much - we are really happy that you enjoyed it! We are sorry that it took so long to respond and we hope that you have seen our more recent programs. We are trying to add more programs to our KZbin channel. Thank you for watching our program and for writing to us. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@grantbello8695]

50:05

[@John-mz8rj]

Throwing dice on a concrete foundation.

[@garyinsalaco9530]

This video could be your best ,but unfortunately the talking is at warp speed and we can’t take in the beautiful art either because it’s all moving too fast . Is the video speeded up ? So annoying ,especially for hearing impaired viewers like me ,and art lovers like me who spent many hours in great museums . You don’t show or speak of art at warp speed . Please 🙏

[@jacquesvanderzee5137]

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[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi! Thank you so much. We are delighted you enjoyed it. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@dspscotty1]

I don't trust you because you wear gloves, you must be afraid of paint.

[@annajovahle4860]

Absolutely fabulous! I learned so much and get so excited when watching you.