How to MIX GREENS for Landscapes

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

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[@mariacoy1482]

Thank you finally someone who actually helps the viewer not just tease them and keeps them guessing about what to do.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Mary 😊

[@Dan-MarianBartelme]

Thank you Sam !!! You are by far the BEST oil teacher ever. Excellent !!!!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Wow, thank you! 🤩

[@Туристизмирамертвых]

Thank you, Samuel, for your tutoral. The Green is the most tough question in painting. So we live and learn.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😊

[@bumblebee9912]

Best oil painting teacher on youtube... you didn;t miss any of my questions and taught so many concepts in oil painting in this tiny painting that 500 other videos couldn't teach me. Therefore, a BIG BIG BIG thank you.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thank you so much for your nice comment, it made my day. I’m glad you found this video helpful 😀

[@bumblebee9912]

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[@pz6695]

Excellent information on greens and working from the shadows to light areas. Thank you.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😀

[@jimlinn5438]

Sam, nice tutorial on the mix of greens in the natural landscape.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Jim 😊

[@TOPTENTRAVEL01]

Great lesson when you corrected the background hills when you didn't like what you had.

[@AdamFlyer113]

Something I really need to practice. Can’t wait to do so following this video. My landscape greens are typically luck of the draw if I get them right or not.

[@ClariceAust]

I LOVE greens in a landscape; it's my favourite colour. I worked in offices for years (I mean decades..) and would have gone crazy with all that grey if I hadn't surrounded myself with green plants and colour). Now I'm retired and I'm painting. I really enjoyed your tutorial; it had so much in it. Wonderful teaching! 👍😍

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Clarice, I love green too, it's my favourite colour 😀

[@rudykammermeier8227]

Re: How to MIX GREENS for Landscapes Excellent video on green mixing. I picked up a few pointers, especially using a limited palette to keep the colors harmonious, and paying attention to saturation. Thanks.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

My pleasure Rudy, thanks 😊

[@mrivera10001]

Awesome Sam thanks..

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Miguel 😀

[@NayrbRellimer]

I'm impressed with how much your KZbin page has grown over the past few months.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks. I've been posting more videos as I am getting quicker at editing them. Last year was crazy cause I was moving and my girlfriend and I had a baby the year before so I was having a lot of sleepless nights ha ha 😊

[@anshukashyap7837]

Wonderful painting Sam. with equally wonderful tutorial and very useful tips.Thank you so much for sharing

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Anshu 😊

[@manicangel7796]

I found your site on how to mix greens for landscapes and I just finished mixing Yellow Oxide w/ Ultramarine and omg.. thank you. A thousand thank you(s). It's the green I've been looking for and is versatile enough to mix with reds and to lighten gently with Zinc. It's the color I've been looking for. The closest retail color I've found is by Williamsburg, Courbet Green but it has very heavy black undertone. Thank you again.

[@leighwilsonartist]

Always a pleasure to watch you paint Sam. Great explanation of greens that will definitely help. Cheers Leigh.👍

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Leigh 😀

[@P-A-X-]

What wonderful greens, a joy for the eyes.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thank you so much 😊

[@nowotny1207]

Thanks for sharing Sam. Greens are my nemesis! Using burnt sienna in white for the clouds is interesting. This really helps!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😀

[@pjbk3838]

Fantastic, so helpful. I use acrylics but the same principals... Thank you

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

You are so welcome! 😀

[@Mamaosa63]

Samuel l love watching you paint even though l am watercolor learner. You paint beautifully.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😊

[@Mikes10241]

Thanks again Sam. Greens are a challenge for sure - your video is sure to help. Have a great day.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😊

[@barbarathompson4132]

Great tips, thank you, now I see where I was going wrong. Love your work. Your light and shade are beautiful.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Barbara 😀

[@bazzinator7477]

Excellent! Easily the best instructional video I have seen. Thanks.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Wow, thanks! Glad it was helpful 😊

[@gilmarodriguez-walters7244]

This is perfect! I love painting landscapes and plenty times the greens just dont turn out right. Thank you for sharing your techniques.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Gilma 😀

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Gilma 😀

[@normg2242]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! This was the most useful video I have ever watched on painting. You really explain what happens to colours in a landscape, why they look the way they look and why you use certain colours to paint them with. And the simple statement that "green doesn't travel well over long distances" is the best and most concise advice I ever got from anyone. Liked and subscribed!!!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thank you Norman, much appreciated, glad you liked the video 😊

[@julianat1939]

Hello Mr Earp, it's Juliana from Melbourne Australia. I'm 72 I'm just learning watercolour. Thankyou for your video on greens. I was really struggling on how to paint trees and what colour. I would love to learn oil painting. One craft at a time to see if I like it. Yours sincerely Juliana 🌹

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Juliana, I can definitely recommend oil painting, it is not as difficult as you think, in fact I think oils are the easiest to paint with and the colours are so vibrant 😊

[@toby7738]

Thanks Sam. You always inspire me to keep on trying. You break down the process in such a way that you keep me on board with steps I feel I can follow. Inspirational.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Nick 😊

[@user-iq5lv4zm9c]

Thank you for another great video packed with lots of tips! Enjoyed your painting. The scene looked so peaceful!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks, yeah it's a beautiful view, lots of the Northland region of New Zealand looks like that 😀

[@gillianhennessy1381]

Beautiful painting!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😊

[@stevenwmclean]

Great video Samuel. Loved it. Thanks for sharing.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Steve 😀

[@williambell3876]

nice painting , your a good teacher , easy to understand . Thank you . Bill , England .

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Bill 😊

[@DanBohaneGuitarandPiano]

Thanks for the advice Samuel. Lovely painting as well, simple but really realistic.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

You're very welcome, thanks 😊

[@gerald326]

Very Nice job. Lot of sensitivity. Thanks for sharing.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@caronboler4048]

Thank you Sam, I’ve learnt so much from you today.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Caron 😀

[@paulpinion5765]

Wonderful as always Sam! Very informative tutorial and an amazing painting.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Paul 😀

[@paulpinion5765]

@@SamuelEarpArtist You're welcome Sam.

[@happychipmunk8]

Thank you! This is the best channel I have ever seen on KZbin 😊

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Autum Willow 😍❤️

[@pamelabritton1230]

One of my big problem areas, mixing greens!! So thank you!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Happy to help! 😀

[@barnbre2]

Thank you! I hope to improve by using this to help me. (Landscapes are the most difficult for me.) Very good instruction.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😀

[@aruproychoudhury7589]

Love your demonstration … thanks a ton

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😊

[@dennispasch9538]

Thank you Samuel I’m in the process of painting a mountain side lake village overlooked by a Monastery . The mountain side green brown colors are a challenge.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Dennis, I hope this video helped you 😊

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

Greens are always trick,Great advice. Viridian is always my go to green 🎨😊

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks. I may try viridian, I’ve never used it before 😊

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

@@SamuelEarpArtist Yeah it's great, I learned to paint with it as I taught myself to paint along the way. We tend to get set and comfortable with certain colours hey? I picked it up from watching Warwick Fuller the Aussie artist in action 16 year's ago or so when i took up art. Happy New Year and painting Mate. Also I got to get over there to Milford Sound one-day to paint. 👍🎨😊

[@annmarie3520]

Enjoyed very much! Will share with my art class!❤

[@edward4540]

Amazing work

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thank you 😊

[@orrmarie]

This was a very helpful video! LOTS of useful tips and information. Really appreciate you sharing your insights and knowledge with all of us!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😊

[@terrybotkin6622]

Fantastic Sam, very helpful. Thank you!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching 😊

[@nisrabkhan2105]

Nice way of teaching thanks for sharing.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😀

[@shaniclayton5279]

Incredibly helpful tutorial! Please keep them coming!!!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Shani, definitely, more videos to come soon 😊

[@painting55]

Good video. I am going to use it to paint my own greens study. Thank you Sam. I wouldn't think of using an expensive oil primed linen canvas for an acrylic. The cost difference between acrylic and oil primed linen, where I live, is substantial.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Yeah that’s fair enough. Those panels I am using are pre made and I buy them in bulk as I do a lot of plein air painting. They are so nice to paint on 😊

[@maggos.7874]

thumb up for explaining and an extra thumb from the heart for the Deftones Shirt :)

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed my video. Deftones is one of my favourite bands 😀

[@tracik1277]

This was a really great lesson, thanks. Like your painting style as well 👍

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Traci 😊

[@retiredpainter259]

Excellent video Sam 👍👍👌👌

[@ginaverberne1321]

Go green geans a beans hi kiwis from cape town black and white United rainbow nation im so proud and happy to be part of xxxx

[@jeffhreid]

Super content Sam! I’ve struggled with achieving atmospheric perspective due to the saturation and hue of my greens so this is hugely helpful. Cheers

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Jeff 😊

[@annbornstein45]

Thank you for the video... appreciate your skill and generosity

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Ann 😊

[@jleighlee]

Thank you so much for putting this video together. So helpful. Beautiful work!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Jenny 😊

[@SANJAY-ArtnStuff]

very good topic. I do have issues with green from time to time. this episode was very helpful. Good job and happy and a productive new year to you.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thank you! You too! 😊

[@elizabethvanzyl6686]

I love your painting and this tutorial.. I've learned so much about mixing greens. Thank you!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Elizabeth 😀

[@OllieKlepiakArtist]

I keep forgetting that you can desaturate colours using the opposite colour on colour wheel. Sometimes it’s better than using burnt umber or sienna. This helps heaps to get rid of that cartoon colour appearance that greens tend to do. You have better control of texture and saturation. Thanks for the reminder!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Ollie. I find burnt sienna good for desaturating blues as burnt sienna is a dark orange. I haven't used burnt umber lately as I find it can muddy your colours too easily but you can definitely desaturate colour with it. Burnt umber is actually a dark dull yellow, you can see it when you add white to burnt umber 😀

[@IsabellaM._]

Thank you, this is extremely helpful!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Isabelle 😊

[@1214112]

Wonderful!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Many thanks 😀

[@nelidagarcia7412]

I really enjoy how you teach. I tend to use sap, terra verde, and olive. I will try your approach.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Nelida 🙂

[@mariaojeda4621]

Maravilloso, gracias por compartir tu arte

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Maria 😀

[@samus.fantasticus]

That is a seriously useful video. Thanks so much.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Sam 😊

[@NatalieSingh]

Hi Samuel This is very helpful to me as I’ve never really learned how to mix colours properly… do you have any other videos where you really explain which colours you use (as in this one) to mix the paint, in a different landscape or with a different colour palette to this one? Many thanks

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Hi Natalie, glad this video was helpful for you. You might like to join my free Painters Hub art group. I have loads of free painting tutorials where I explain more about colour mixing. Here is the link to join: www.skool.com/painters-hub/about

[@NatalieSingh]

@@SamuelEarpArtist I did actually a while ago, I’ll have another look through the videos thanks

[@manjirapaul4202]

Excellent tutorial, I have learnt so much about mixing greens today. Hope to achieve the same effect as you Sam. Have subscribed and will from now on watch your videos . Thank you.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

My pleasure, thanks for subscribing 😊

[@MyChilepepper]

Love it. Well done Sam

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😊

[@lovedimon9912]

From Wellington 😃Really enjoy 😊 thanks

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Awesome, I love Wellington 😊

[@katrinauybarreta4236]

Hi Samuel! New to your channel and I wish I discovered you sooner! You are an amazing artist and teacher! I love how detailed you are with your explanations and specific colors used! Also great help when you share your thinking process behind the composition and values of the overall painting. Thanks for sharing!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thank you so much Katrina and welcome aboard 😊

[@pleromicpastry5445]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😊

[@leojablonski2309]

Wonderful time !

[@LeoPlaw]

Nice tips Samuel! I've started plein air painting, so your video has been very informative. You're absolutely correct, so far I have found greens to be a very tricky business.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Leo 😀

[@LeoPlaw]

@@SamuelEarpArtist I haven't seen you on Steemit for some time. Are you trying any other crypto networks?

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

I thought I recognised your profile name but I couldn’t think where I knew it from. I admit I haven’t been as active on Steemit as I’ve been so busy. I did post one of my paintings on there a few days ago. I’m on Minds as well but haven’t posted there lately either. Also I have some of my paintings for sale on Open Bazaar and Haven as I will happily accept crypto for my art. How about you, have you been posting to Steemit lately?

[@LeoPlaw]

@@SamuelEarpArtist I started up with Steemit again. Like you, I've been busy with the art, so I've cut back on social media to be more productive. I'm looking around for other crypto platforms whose token can be traded for BTC. I also would accept crypto for payment. Haven? I'll have to search for that.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Haven is a mobile app made by Open Bazaar. It works in the same way. I don’t think there are many people on it yet but it was only launched a few weeks ago. I put some of my art on there...you never know 😊

[@AmanKumar-ht8zg]

Thank you so much . this is really amazing. Sir. Can i use "flake white" instead of titanium white ?

[@KathBeredoart]

Amazing tutorial! Beautiful painting.😊

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@KathBeredoart]

@@SamuelEarpArtist you're welcome!😊

[@kimlanoue2033]

Excellent

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@janosmalya5457]

Thank You Sam!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😀

[@aljohnson8473]

As always Great Work ! Al

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Al 😊

[@salvathijazi431]

Thanks for sharing such valuable information

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Salvat 😊

[@kdbee46]

I really love this.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Karen 😊

[@fedeabascal]

Fantastic, thank you!

[@123tabatha]

Fabulous !!!!!

[@truptik7787]

This is hands down the best resource I've found for starting with oils. Greens have always given me grief even in watercolors and I really appreciate how you showed us your palette and showed the exact mixes you use to vary them. Superb tutorial, Sam. I follow you on Instagram too!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks. I’ll be making more videos on painting landscapes and mixing greens 😊

[@louvainemaddick4549]

Brilliant thanks

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Very welcome, thanks 😊

[@artsalivestudio]

Sam, since your painting on oil primed panel/canvas, as I understand it you can't use acrylic over oil. Am I wrong? Now, about the painting...super video on mixing greens, and your painting is fantastic - just like all the other paintings I have seen you do. Great work, Mate.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks George, I have to confess I've not thought about that, so I don't know if you can paint with acrylic on top of oil primed linen. You'd be fine with acrylic primed linen or canvas 😀

[@tba1879]

Painting acrylic on oil is a good way to facilitate peeling. Not a good idea!

[@ArtistHabibPasha]

Mashaallah _👍_really lovely_❤️_so beautiful drawing _🌹_great artwork _👌_my Allah bless you always_🤲 big like 👍

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@darwinvaldes4000]

Muy buenos tus trabajos, te felicito. Un abrazo!!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thank you 😀

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LINDO PARABÉNS!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😊

[@PFinkoloTL87]

Hello, great demonstration and painting, thank you. What size (in mm) dagger brush are you using for the tree foliage and highlights? And, is its cut curved or straight?

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[@oficinamaolivre]

Thank you Samuel! Like

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

My pleasure, thanks 😊

[@bradad2026]

Makes sense to have a minimal palette so the painting is harmonious. Great greens for NZ's countryside. Do you have any thoughts for dry grass areas (I live in Australia).

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

I have painted grass in Australia and have used mainly yellow oxide (or yellow ochre), burnt sienna and titanium white. You can soften the colour by mixing in a little green.

[@bradad2026]

Samuel Earp Artist Thanks for your reply. I appreciate your support. Just one last question if I may as I'm colourblind and would benefit from your feedback. When painting an area of dry grass, what colour would be best to use for the initial dark block-in? Should it be a darker version of the final colour by using more burnt sienna?

[@sadhanapatil4275]

Very useful video. Thank you so much

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

You are very welcome 🙂

[@dcampbell5054]

Fantastic painting and very helpful tutorial. Thanks very much!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😀

[@MG-iq6lr]

Thank you. Very informative!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😊

[@Jjjbk]

Great instruction! Can we see something you paint on a larger format such as 18x24 or larger?

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Hi Christopher. I actually did an 16" x 20" painting of this scene and it is available for sale as a full-length painting tutorial video from my website. The link is below. www.samuelearp.com/downloads/trees-and-rolling-hills-video-download 😀

[@christinebaker7051]

Wow! Thanks! Subscribed!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Christine 😀

[@bonniec1424]

Thanks so much!!!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@francescobonacorsi5778]

Grazie per i tuoi video 👍👍👍

[@isabellefoubert785]

Bo jour samuel et merci pour tes belles vidéos. Ton support c est du BOIS enduit de gesso?..

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Merci Isabelle. J'utilise le traducteur Google ici. Je peins sur un panneau de lin, c'est du lin collé au bouleau de la Baltique et il est fabriqué par une entreprise aux USA. Voici le lien: canvaspanels.com

[@vanessahaar5471]

Wonderful, helpful tutorial. Thank you! What is the medium you are dipping into on your palette while color mixing, please?

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks. I am using Liquin Original made by Windsor and Newton...it thins the paint and speeds up the drying time 😊

[@Automedon2]

I'm always perplexed at how to layer colors into wet paint without becoming muddy and maintaining crisp highlights.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

If you are adding additional layers of paint to your oil painting it is often best to let each layer dry first so you don't end up with muddy colour 😊