Impressionist Painting Techniques: Creating a Light Effect (Part 1 of 5)

In this video tutorial, we'll be exploring the first part of a five-part series on Impressionist painting techniques for creating landscapes with strong light and atmosphere. In this video, we'll be discussing what a light effect is and how to achieve an effective light effect in an Impressionist style painting. We'll cover topics such as using a limited color palette, light and shadow and color temperature to capture the effects of light on a landscape. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this tutorial will provide you with valuable tips and techniques for creating beautiful, atmospheric Impressionist paintings. So, let's get started!
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[@lynettefisher5556]

I just discovered you this past week. I am 69 and finally getting into painting. I am totally enjoying this new endeavour. Your a great teacher.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks and welcome

[@user-oq6je2iz7h]

77 and just painted my first panel....following a tutorial. Thank you for teaching on the internet.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Fantastic! 😊

[@sharonchavez6410]

I have never understood how to do this style better. Thank you for clear, concise information.

[@MalcolmDewey]

It's a pleasure.

[@Matlacha_Painter]

Brilliant! In more ways than one.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@sallylee2565]

Looking forward to this painting series!

[@marinab106]

Lovely and well explained as always, thank you Malcolm♥️. Love the french bistro style music added at the beginning and end, perfect choice 🥰

[@MalcolmDewey]

😊Glad you enjoyed it Marina

[@louisemilan9251]

Thank you Malcolm

[@sandradodson540]

Bravo!

[@littlebunny-lou43]

16 and im grateful of finding your channel. Your videos are heavily enticing and makes it really easy for me to learn. Keep it up mate!!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Awesome, thank you!

[@vernonwjones]

Cheers! I have a project coming up, so researching impressionism quite a bit to get my head right before I dive in :) I enjoyed your video, interesting information here that will help me out, mainly re the feeling to be conveyed which was very well explained. Many thanks!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Go for it! Glad to help.

[@FanOfLiberty1776]

Wonderful. I’ve been subscribed for a week or so, and I am thoroughly enjoying your videos. Very helpful and engaging. Thank you.

[@ranjanachand9306]

I'm glad I saw this.. Very informative. Thanks😊

[@TheMaxrich]

Thanks for these informative and helpful videos!

[@MalcolmDewey]

It's a pleasure!

[@itsmybuddha.nature]

This has always been my favorite style of painting. I'm here for motivation and learning. Thank you!

[@MalcolmDewey]

You are so welcome!

[@jackiegarroutte8970]

Thank you Malcolm!! Great lesson!!!❤

[@MalcolmDewey]

It's a pleasure!

[@sophiereinecke8659]

👍👍 Thank you. Inspiring!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks Sophie!

[@joannemurphy4636]

Thank you, Malcolm, for creating another great video with lots of helpful reminders!

[@MalcolmDewey]

My pleasure!

[@anilimo9296]

Great, as always. Thank you.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you too!

[@natalykenny2069]

Love the idea of the Impressionist series! Amazing explanation of the light effect, thank you, Malcolm!❤❤❤

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks Nataly!

[@aliciamauryfineart]

Wonderful, love your technique. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you so much!

[@ilmasfutehally]

Great explanation of how to look at light! Thanks Malcolm, a little gem as usual!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad you enjoyed it Ilmas

[@bettywildflower106]

Thank you so much Malcolm! I'm so much interested in impressionism and would love to see more and more videos about its techniques

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@joannbaumann4028]

Cerulean blue as a cooler blue, I love it! Thank you, it is all the little tips that help.

[@MalcolmDewey]

You are so welcome!

[@gayletrivitt9560]

So excited about this series! Thank you Malcolm! I'm always inspired by your videos and rush over to my easel after watching them.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Great to hear! Thanks Gayle

[@kamleshsunak3176]

Thank you Malcolm for the tips, very excited about Impressionist series. Best wishes

[@MalcolmDewey]

My pleasure!

[@mona2242]

Excellent tutorial, can’t thank you enough.

[@MalcolmDewey]

You're very welcome!

[@dorothyscott701]

Always so much I can learn from you 🎉 many thanks for these valuable lessons❣️🖼️

[@MalcolmDewey]

My pleasure!

[@arcuda2001]

thanks for this video!!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Any time!

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Wonderful instruction, your use of color is why I’m attracted to your style of painting😊

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you Gerrie.

[@suruha2306]

Like you, Mr. Dewey, I got one taste of the Impressionists and I was hooked! Thank you for this series!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Its a pleasure!

[@Banniesartistry]

Very useful tips! Thanks

[@MalcolmDewey]

My pleasure!

[@the_daydream_maker]

Incredibly useful information. Thank you so much for this wonderfully made video

[@MalcolmDewey]

My pleasure

[@FanOfLiberty1776]

Wonderful. I’ve been subscribed for a week or so, and I am thoroughly enjoying your videos. Very helpful and engaging. I’ll look into your painting course. Thank you.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Wonderful! Thank you

[@trishn6606]

Thanks for this video

[@MalcolmDewey]

It's a pleasure

[@yohanscold2149]

Malcolm!! Just what I needed! I mean I need a lot more help with my painting, but this is exactly the issue that I’m going to hyper-focus on for the next week or so while neglecting the other areas. 😂 Thank you, have a great day!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad I could help! 😊

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[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you! 😊

[@chrislaurin7075]

Nice tips! The course looks interesting! Tell me, how long is it? Thanks!

[@kimranson4775]

❤

[@leannebear8842]

Hi Malcolm, I’ve been studying your videos and following as many demonstrations as possible and I’m finding such rapid improvement in my painting technique, many thanks! I really like the painting you are doing in this video- it’s one of my favourites of yours. The colours, the texture, and the subject walking with dog. ( i have 2 border collies!) Is there a demonstration with subject photo somewhere?

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you. There is no tutorial as such; the walker and collie dog are improvised in this scene. I also did the same scene on KZbin as a gouache painting (Vibrant Gouache), and there may be a video there of the dog walker.

[@leannebear8842]

@@MalcolmDewey Since writing that query i looked up your gallery for that painting. Is it still for sale? I’m interested

[@MalcolmDewey]

@@leannebear8842 Yes, www.malcolmdeweyfineart.com/store/c1/Fine-Art-Gallery-for-Malcolm-Dewey?aa_piece=afternoon-walk-malcolm-dewey

[@tinkerno11]

Malcom, do you start with dark colours first ? I have paid for one of your courses but sadly have had time to paint recently. I think you are brilliant, so thank you for sharing.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Yes darks first, then lights and middle values. Thank you!

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Malcolm, is it possible to see your reference photo you painted from here? It really helps to see the comparison.

[@MalcolmDewey]

I did not want to distract from the lesson on light effects. But this entire painting will appear in a future course.

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Malcolm is there a live this month? I have not received a notice!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Yes, was sent this week. Link is also in the curriculum for you.

[@gerriekaychurch658]

@@MalcolmDewey sorry Malcolm can’t remember the website address?

[@gerriekaychurch658]

@@MalcolmDewey Malcolm can you check to see if I’m on the list to be notified of the lives? I’m not getting them and need to paint along please!

[@gerriekaychurch658]

@@MalcolmDewey which painting was it??

[@MalcolmDewey]

@@gerriekaychurch658 Yes you are on the list. Check your spam folders to see if these emails go there. If so send them to your inbox as "not spam"

[@Doctor_Clump]

Ridiculous. You should have millions of views!

[@MalcolmDewey]

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