DYNAMIC COMPOSITION plein air OIL PAINTING coastal california

[@barbarabrown7960]

Out of chaos, order instead of vice-versa. Painting over an old painting still makes my brain hurt...until you're almost done. Love the dynamic juxtaposition of color! Mission accomplished, Michael.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Barbara!

[@brandoncornwell52]

Michael, your work just gets better and better. Your skill as a colorist and your understanding of color and value for example have always been evident, but in the last year or two your paintings have captured the scene more and more masterfully. I love how you are achieving this high level of technicality in a complex and aesthetically appealing composition, all done in the narrow confines of a brief plein air session in one of the most dynamic natural settings, I.e., the pacific coast. I think that I wouldn’t be surprised to turn on YT to watch you doing ‘a dynamic plein air composition seaside in the midst of a category 5 hurricane and tsunami warning,” and pulling it off. In all seriousness, I really love this painting. The colors of the rocks and the green sea, and those wonderful purply shadows and the atmospheric effects, and the choice to put the distant landmass at the horizon, etc all combined to make a really interesting and dynamical composition that imposes a nice, harmonic order to the immense view of the natural world with its many chaotic rhythms. Excellent. Thanks for the video

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Brandon! I really appreciate your comment! Although I have no plans to paint in a hurricane I’ve considered painting in a smaller storm 😂 I’m so glad you think I’m improving. I’m definitely having more fun!

[@LawrieFWhite]

Oh man, I came here cause I tracked you via your music, then through your daughter I’d never heard of before, then found your art. You’re one heck of a talent. Thanks for sharing it via KZbin

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@plebpoet]

loved this one and listened to your podcast with Emma today. both of you are really inspiring creative people!

[@markl240]

I really like the composition. Also the shot at the end of the film of the scene you painted was a good idea.

[@stevelewis7478]

Got my Sunday morning fix of Chamberlain, Thanks Mike.

[@donleblanc7223]

recycle old paintings, that is great. Turned out fabulous Michael.

[@NancyTipton-u8e]

Giving yourself a goal for each painting is something I need to do…a way to focus on what you want to accomplish. Thank you.😊

[@shahdtareq]

Such a talented guy. What a beautiful painting.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@garyleadmon5489]

Good morning Michael. Wonderful painting on a blustery day. I am drawn into the scene and stand at the end looking towards the horizon.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Gary!

[@beyzaskates]

this was blessing to watch, thank u for the great video!

[@stephanie3087]

What an idyllic set up! Your content is both relaxing, and motivating

[@ariahmyles]

What up Michael! Love this location! Well done, that ocean color mixture is one i always admire, really gets the mood..

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Ariah! Thanks brother. I'm on my way down south soon!

[@ariahmyles]

@@chamberlainpaintings what???? Hope you have some time and we can paint!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Of course! @@ariahmyles

[@mporte84]

I remember this tidal platform. 42 years ago my invertebrate zoology class visited it with professors Todd Newberry and John Pearse. We went out in hip waders behind the outgoing tide, with little waterproof field notebooks, and sketched creatures we found, noting the conditions and surrounding fauna. I found a baby red octopus in one pool. You are so right about the purple shadows. I have watched this twice, getting a little nervous about the tide coming in. I remember after my first year of Patreon you sent a wonderful painting of a little corner in Maine. Do you still do that? Because it was another year last October, and if you decide you don't want this one, I really do, please.

[@williamwiggins2908]

Michael- just fantastic. You make it look like it flows out of the end of your brush like magic. It’s interesting how the same place can yield a new painting, similar but still unique. It’s so enjoyable to watch you paint. Thanks

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks William!

[@constancearnold9367]

Really nice painting! I love the contrast, perspective, and what moves me most is the wonderful quality of light!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@glendapace8047]

Great as always, love the texture, composition and balance! Thank you, I love watching you work I learn something every time!

[@margaretsmilligan9393]

Thoroughly enjoyed this , thank you for another great video

[@genevievew5108]

you’re an amazing painter!! love this vid

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@anneovergaard4116]

Excellent! The addition of the mountains looks nice.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Anne!

[@joaneklein4280]

Brilliant, love watching you put down brushstrokes and leaving it!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Joane!

[@luisaolesniewicz]

Emma has such a cool dad, this is beautiful

[@chamberlainpaintings]

😊🙏💛

[@brobrianhbsurfer5178]

Awesome painting bro

[@markparkey1218]

Beautiful painting : )

[@soyrean6059]

super obsessed with your painting videos! you really inspire me to get back to painting again, what brushes do you recommend for these types of paintings??

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I usually use natural bristle flats 😊

[@carmendavid9046]

Another wonderful paint ✨

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Carmen!

[@pattititman1621]

Inspiring.

[@SteffenVadla]

Very nice!

[@PuffPets]

Yaaaassss❤

[@alstroemeriamorada]

Love your work. Do you sell your Artwork from pescadero beach? I love to buy one for an anniversary gift

[@DetraDearmas]

In colder weather do you have thick paints try to clump slightly. Does medium prevent or at least help that scenario. I usually avoid medium because I get to much. How much to use?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I haven’t had trouble with paint clumping up but it doesn’t usually get below 50 deg during the day here in California. The wind can make it feel colder!

[@angusbidgood]

Hi Michael, do you have any advice on how you are able to finish a painting in one go on location? Is it just practice or is there something else to it? It takes me about a month working on and off a painting to finish it. Cheers

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Set a time limit, focus on big shapes and go for it. No expectation other than finishing in one go!

[@markparkey1218]

Good morning Michael 🙂

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Good morning Mark!

[@markparkey1218]

@@chamberlainpaintings - stay warm : )

[@paulrush4545]