J.M.W. Turner Cloud Study - Venice with David Dunlop

In this one-hour program, David examines, discusses and paints a study of Turner’s beautiful "View of Venice: The Ducal Palace, Dogana and Part of San Giorgio," painted in 1841. He is not trying to copy the painting but is examining and demonstrating several different techniques that Turner used to paint luminous skies and water in the Venetian landscape.
Using techniques of the old masters as well as contemporary methods, David brings you a wealth of information, demonstrations, encouragement, tips, and insights in program. Learn new methods to dramatically improve your eye, your composition, painting and your landscapes. His infectious enthusiasm and multi-disciplinary perspective combining art, history, philosophy, science and technique will provide a unique workshop experience for you - and offer you new ideas and compositions for your paintings! We have now added subtitles in French, Spanish, Italian and German, and please accept our apologies if they are not perfect! We hope that you enjoy it!
Chapters:
Introduction: Begins at 0:00 minutes
Composition and Diagram: Begins at 02:38 minutes
Palette: Begins at 08:15
Oil Painting: Begins at 15:06 minutes
Conclusion: Begins at 57:25 minutes
Materials for Oil Painting Demonstration:
Oil Palette: Ultramarine Blue; Scheveningen Blue Light ; Transparent Red Oxide; Titanium White; Vermilion; Carmine Lake; Gamboge; and Cobalt Blue.
2", 3" and 4" Watercolor Wash Brushes
Medium: Linseed Oil
Join David and SimmonsArt for more inspiring Landscape Painting Workshops on our KZbin channel, David Dunlop and SimmonsArt, and at www.daviddunlop.com.
SimmonsArt Inc. and David Dunlop © 2023
Filmed in 2015 and Remastered in 2023

[@lorachristian7030]

I absolutely love your approach to teaching art, you've got such an interesting and passionate flair, I've really enjoyed and learned a lot from watching your videos!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear lorachristian7030 - What generous and positive comments - they are very meaningful to us! We are so happy that you watched our program and wrote to us. . Enjoy your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@MrLjw1001]

Your Turner videos are some of the best content on KZbin. Thank you

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, MrLjw1001! Thank you so much and we are happy that you enjoyed it. We really appreciate your generous comments! Turner is a favorite of both of ours ! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@aatt3209]

This video is so incredibly rich with content, I must watch it at least another ten times to absorb everything into my eyes, my brain, and my hands.

[@teteart5850]

Your videos are always too short, I could listen and watch you paint all day long and never get bored! Another fantastic lesson. Thank you :)

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hello, tetart5850 - - Thank you for such generous and positive comments - it is very meaningful to us! We are really happy that you enjoyed it! Turner is an inspiration to both of us as well. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@njazzpiano2495]

Overwhelming. Expanding my horizon. I've never heard such a great interpretation. So many thanks. Subscriped.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you so much njazzpiano2495! We really appreciate your watching and writing to us - and subscribing! Good luck with your painting and music! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@TheLeahsKitchen]

You've painted a wonderful Turner. Such lovely, rich colors in the darks.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, again TheLeahsKitchen - What a lovely comment - we are so happy that you watched our program and wrote to us. We love hearing your thoughts. ! Turner is an inspiration to both of us as well. Enjoy your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@thomasrobbins1171]

Such a joy, an hour that sped by in what seemed like a few minutes. So much information presented in a uniquely concise manner.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, thomasrobbins1171 - Thank you for such generous and positive comments! We appreciate your watching the program and then writing to us. What kind of photography are you involved with? Enjoy your painting and photography! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@thomasrobbins1171]

@@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt Hi David and Connie, for the last 20 years or so, mostly landscapes of the Midwest. Painting landscapes seemed a logical progression but, after a few years of practice, have discovered I may have started too late in life. Just the same, many lessons in one discipline apply to the other, so all is good. Have online photo galleries viewable by an internet search for "tom robbins pbase photo galleries" when you have a moment to spare.

[@allenvoss7977]

Learned so much in this video ! I will be listening to it multiple times

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear allenvoss7977 - Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! It means so much to us to hear from you. Good luck with your painting. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@H0tDawgWater911]

Love your lessons David, thank you

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, caseyabbott - we are really happy that you watched the program and then wrote to us. We love hearing from you. Good luck with your painting! All the best, David and Connie

[@dulcieogilvie5786]

Brilliant. So engaging….I loved this!!! Also learned such a lot….

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hello, dulcieogilvie5786 - . We are really happy that you enjoyed it and that you wrote to us! We love seeing you here! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@alanbennett2855]

Educational and entertaining. I always enjoy and look forward to your videos.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear alanbennett2855 - Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! It means so much to us to hear from you. Good luck with your painting. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@stevenmcleanart]

This is one of the first videos I seen of yours. I saw it on Artists Network a couple of years ago. Fantastic to see it again. Thanks.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, stevenmcleanart - Thank you for such a lovely comment - we are so happy that you watched our program and wrote to us. We love hearing your thoughts and also seeing you here again! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@stuartmiller6123]

Still the best art instructor online amazing!

[@bartcharlow9807]

Fabulous as always, David! Bravo!!!!

[@carolstaines]

just love your analysis and the rest of your work, David !

[@JapanJimmy]

Wonderful art lesson there, like time travel with these sketches, thoroughly enjoyable and brilliantly presented. Thank you very much from Tokyo

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hello, JapanJimmy - We hope that you are doing well! What generous and positive comments - they are very meaningful to us! We appreciate your taking the time to write. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@toddsnyder3318]

Thanks for another great show - always learn a lot from your videos !

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, toddsnyder3318 - We are so happy that you watched our program and wrote to us. We love hearing your thoughts and that you found the program useful. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@clivekitchin3328]

Simply brilliant!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, Clivekitchin3328 - So nice to see you here again! We are happy that you enjoyed the program - we loved creating it! Enjoy your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@jackiegarroutte8970]

Thank you David! Capturing the light is a challenge but came make a magical image❤

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hello again, jackiegarroutte - It is so lovely to see you here again and thank you for your kind and generous comments! It is very meaningful that you wrote to us - we love hearing from you. We keep experimenting with the effects of light. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@jackiegarroutte8970]

@@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt thank you!!

[@kayakiranana6059]

Absolutely beautiful. Love hearing about the artists and why they painted a certain way💕

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear kayakiranana6059 - We are so happy that you watched our program and wrote to us. We love hearing your thoughts. We are constantly trying to learn as much about different painters and processes - it is exciting! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@tangiblepress]

I will watch this again. Equal amounts of painting wisdom and technique. It is really worth paying attention all the way through.

[@clivekitchin3328]

A pleasure and just sorry I live in Australia and can’t take advantage of one of your personal classes. Your online tutorials continue to inspire David like no other. Cheers

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hello, clivekitchin3328 - Thank you! We do offer live online workshops over Zoom if you would like to join us. They are on Tuesdays at 11:00 EST - which is a little difficult for timing in Australia! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@danthomas6587]

I'm not an oil painter, primarily a watercolorist, but I'm learning so much from these videos. Thx for the knowledge David Dunlop.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear DanThomas - Thank you for such generous and positive comments - it really means so much to us! All the best, David and Connie

[@Nancy-tr5fi]

Thank you, your videos are so informative and beautiful.

[@paulcornell3155]

I wish when I was attending Art school you would have been our instructor, Chalk full of real time information.

[@dawnmillett4875]

Brilliant lesson...gourmet food for this hungry artist!! Thank you

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Dawnmillett4875! We are really happy that you enjoyed it! Turner is an inspiration to both of us as well. Enjoy your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@JoeLiguori25]

I am so glad that there are people like yourself who appreciate art at the level that you do! Your knowledge and PASSION is inspirational! Thank you!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear JoeLiquori25 - Thank you for such generous and positive comments - and for watching and writing! It really means so much to us. ! We are really happy that you enjoyed it. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@homayounazarnoush5699]

You are awesome, full of energy, passion, honesty and knowledgeable. I am thankful to watch your videos because each one is full of tips and skills ❤

[@incognito3620]

Painting is about ‘relationships”. Values of colors. Cool and warms.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Incognito! Thank you so much for watching and for writing. We are delighted that you shared your insight. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@ingebjrgulstein7342]

Flabbergasted and impressed . 🤩🤩🤩

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, ingebjrgulstein7342 - We are really happy that you enjoyed it and that you wrote to us - thank you! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@Jackie.Lee.Art.2491]

Excellent tutorial! ❤

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Jackie.Lee.Art.2491 - Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! It means so much to us to hear from you. Good luck with your painting. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@loreleihopkinsart]

I love your video thank you very much for your tutorial 🙏🏼

[@iMakeThat]

Woah! Thank you! I’m always trying to learn more about Turner and this is amazing!! 🎉

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, iMakeThat - What a lovely comment - we are so happy that you watched our program and wrote to us. We love hearing your thoughts! We are also always trying to learn more about Turner, who is an inspiration to both of us as well. Enjoy your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Sorry - I see that your name is iMakeThat. Kind regards, Connie

[@iMakeThat]

@@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt no worries Connie :) I’ve been binge watching all your content 😂

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

And we love that you make that! Kind regards, Connie

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear@@iMakeThat - We are really happy to to hear that. We have decided to add more of our programs because creativity is always so important in our world. Kind regards, Connie

[@friedricengravy6646]

Happy Holidays to David & Connie 🥳🤗

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear friedricengravy6646 - Thank you so much and the same to you! It is always lovely to hear from you! I hope that you have time for painting! All the best, David and Connie

[@lylewyant3356]

Take notes. That's what I tell myself every time I see a beautiful sunrise or sunset.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you lylewyant3356! We appreciate your comments! Enjoy your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@Pattymelt415]

Bravo❤❤❤

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Pattymelt415 - we are really happy that you watched the program and then wrote to us. We really enjoyed producing this program. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@bobgoodnoe4583]

Well done, sir. 👍

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, bob - Welcome again! Thank you so much - we are really happy that you enjoyed it! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@dshepherd107]

That was pretty impressive.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear dshepard - Thank you for your very kind comments! We love hearing form you and are happy that you enjoyed it. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@shiroo7459]

Thank you!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, shiroo 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. All the best, Connie and David

[@paintingsofwaves_mikewoning]

Great stuff! I wonder if Turner et al also made these 'theoretical shape sketches' as you do to analyse Turners painting... ANy idea?

[@LizzieTobin-fj3gx]

Hi there David. Thank you so much for your videos that I have just discovered. So informative and helpful. I have two boring questions: what is the surface you are painting on and what us the surface it is taped to. Great idea to have the pallet on this surface. Looking forward to watching your other videos.

[@StephenMarkTurner]

It took a month, but finally I am watching this. Thanks as always. Did you ever see the 30 minute film about Turner? It is quite old, in black and white, looks like it was done with almost no budget. I suspect it is still available on KZbin.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, Stephen - great to see you again! Thank you so much. Delighted you enjoyed it. We have seen many pieces about Turner, so I am not sure that we have seen that yet. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@taketimetoseait396]

So much info...😊thank you.....better to have the paper towel sections torn and ready to use laying on the table rather than alter posture? Let alone leaning down to paint! Over 70 here...Ann

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, taketinetoseait3590 - Love your comments and ideas! We are happy to see you here again and that you enjoyed the program. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@ellengeyer5000]

One of the most wonderful analysis of Turner’s methodology I’ve heard. I did hear or read somewhere that Turner used Alizarin Crimson and that it was fading in color even as he was working on the painting. In the video you mentioned that the color was not invented until later. Can you comment on this apparent contradiction?

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Ellen - Thank you so much for your generous comments. Have you had a chance to read any of Dr. Joyce Townsend's books about Turner's painting practices? They are excellent . She is the Senior Conservation Scientist at Tate and has written extensively about his paints and materials. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@dylanduke1075]

God I love you teaching. Is there any chance you could delve into turners and monets use of colour - pushing colour beyond that which is strictly representational? And maybe turners messy atmospheric brush marks and why they work (such as in the burning of the Houses of Parliament)?

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Dylan - we loved your comments. In the Landscapes Through Time area on our KZbin channel, we do have a program about Monet's waterlilies and also Turner's watercolor of Santa Maria della salute and an old from a different angle of the Dogana. I hope that you enjoy them. Kind regards, Connie and David

[@kyladixon2186]

I came for the teaching, I stayed for the jokes 😊

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear kyladixon2186 - You have made us very happy with that hilarious comment! Thank you for watching and writing. Kind regards, Connie and David

[@bernarddoherty4014]

Could you please go out and get a big ass Bob Ross wig and do a video with it on!!?? Say a few of his well Known phrases! I’d be laughing for a week!!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hello, bernarddoherty - Thank you for the funny thought! All the best, David and Connie

[@tkarcher940]

Paraphrasing Ed Sullivan: This is a really big show. It might be the one I saw first, on public tv a few years ago. Youre the best. This series needs to be shown starting in kindergarten through high school. Art is science too.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear tkarcher940 Thank you for such generous and positive comments - we are happy that you enjoyed itGood luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie