John Singer Sargent’s Venice from Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop (Program 203)

From Emmy Award winning PBS series Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop (Program 203)
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) travels to Venice many times over a 40-year period and paints dazzling plein air watercolor landscapes, turning away from portraiture. David paints a watercolor demonstration at the famous Piazza dei Giovanni e Paolo, the same scene painted by Sargent and centuries of painters, exploring his color theory and painting technique.
Introduction: Begins at 0:00 minutes
Composition and Diagram: Begins at 7:14 minutes
Palette: Begins at 8:15
Watercolor Painting: Begins at 9:45 minutes
Conclusion: Begins at 25.24 minutes
Producers: SimmonsArt and David Dunlop
Host and Painter: David Dunlop
Director and Editor: Connie Simmons
Writers: David Dunlop and Connie Simmons
Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop (Seasons One and Two), produced by SimmonsArt and David Dunlop, is an innovative, lively, and entertaining Emmy® and CINE Golden Eagle Award winning PBS series that takes you to the actual locations in France, Italy and the United States that inspired the great artists Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne, J.M.W. Turner, John Singer Sargent, Francesco Guardi, James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Winslow Homer, and the Hudson River artists to create some of their most iconic works. These half-hour programs, energized by David Dunlop’s infectious enthusiasm, explore the lives, techniques, and inspiration of these master artists through a combination of discussion and demonstration in the beautiful locations that inspired them.
We would also love to see you at David's live online Landscape Painting Workshops and More Painting programs: www.daviddunlop.com.

[@grannysmithart]

sargent, my favorite artist, thank you so much for this video! I'm always amazed at how Mr. Dunlap understands each artist, thank you

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, grannysmithartist! There will also be one more Sargent program coming from our Landscapes through Time series. His Venetian watercolors are so incredible. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@john-wells]

Wow, I just love this, and all your videos. The combination of insightful art history, color theory, and philosophy overlaid on your painting demonstrations is masterful. I've only recently discovered you and your videos, but already you have inspired me and enriched my understanding of art more than pretty much anyone I've encountered. Thank you most sincerely for creating these videos.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear John-Wells - Thank you so much for your very kind comments. We recently decided to put more episodes of our PBS series Landscapes ThroughTime and our other programs, on our KZbin, and your comment is extremely meaningful to us. We also had a fabulous time creating these programs and are so happy to share them! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@thomasbrown2650]

Strong respect Sir! Thank you for sharing your wealth 🙏🌹

[@thomasrobbins1171]

Excellent! You've a rare gift to simultaneously explain and inspire.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, thomas robbins 1171 - We appreciate your watching and writing to us! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@susanproctor7512]

Thank you, so much to learn!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Susan - Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! We agree - always so much to learn! We are happy that you enjoyed it! We love hearing from you! All the best, Connie and David

[@invecedidormire1]

Thank you.

[@dulcieogilvie5786]

So enjoyable David, thank you!

[@mycompasstv]

Insightful take on Sargent by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic contemporary artist.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments - we appreciate them. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@bartcharlow9807]

David, I wish you would do season 3 already. This has been such an outstanding series. I own both the first 2 years. Thank you.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Bartcharlow9807, for such a lovely comment. We would love to produce Season 3 and many more programs, but it is almost impossible to raise the production budget for art programming. An interesting world! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@robertalexander2478]

I Love you!!! One of my all time favorites and inspirations!!!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear robertalexander2478 - Thank you for writing. We love creating these programs and it means so much to hear from you - so thank you! It was amazing to be where Sargent painted - so inspiring! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@fedeabascal]

Thank you! Another wonderful video

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear fedeabascal - Thank you for watching and writing to us - we love hearing from you. Warmly, David and Connie

[@clairebradbury11]

Thank you for this brilliant video!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, clairebradbury11 - We are happy that you enjoyed the program and that you wrote - thank you so much! It was so exciting to see the location in Venice where John Singer Sargent painted and lived. Very exciting! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@massimochiappina5833]

Love it... I've watched the video 3 times now...

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear massimochiappina5833 - Thank you so much -that is fabulous! We love hearing from you and are so happy that you enjoyed it. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

This is awesome David. I love Singer Sargent with his light in his subjects. Beautiful work David and thanks for the trip to Venice 🎨🎨👍

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower - Thank you for watching our program and then writing to us. We really do love creating these programs and love hearing from you! We can see that you also love going to different locations to paint. It was very magical to be walking where John Singer Sargent walked and painted! If you would like a live online workshop with David, you can also join our live online Tuesdays workshops for additional live workshops and optional personal critiques (www.daviddunlop.com). We would love to see you there. Kind regards, David and Connie.

[@JapanJimmy]

Thank you very much David for this educational video. I really enjoy the artists from that period who went on tour. Especially Sargent, and also Arthur Streeton. Thank you for all the other contributors to make it happen. Best from Tokyo

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, JapanJImmy! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@dianebaresich1580]

I just love these videos. Helps get me out of the chair and back at the easel. I especially appreciate David reminding viewers why he uses gloves, regardless of the medium.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, dianebaresich1580 - we really appreciate hearing from you. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@andyt4198]

Many thanks.very informative on colour use and combinations

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, Andy - 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

[@mona2242]

Thank you so very much for this video. I learn something new with every lesson, you are truly inspirational. Looking forward to your next one. Grazie mille !

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Mona - Thank you for watching and writing to us. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@francinedaime1784]

Bonjour David et Connie, un vrai régal de vous regarder peindre et expliquer l'histoire de tous ces peintres. J'ai hâte devoir la prochaine vidéo. Merci

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Merci, francinedaime1784, pour votre adorable commentaire et d'avoir pris le temps de nous écrire ! Nous sommes très heureux d'avoir de vos nouvelles et de savoir que vous avez apprécié les programmes ! Ce fut un tel honneur et plaisir de créer ces programmes. Cordialement, David et Connie

[@abdelkrimkhabir7428]

Je suis très chanceux de trouver votre vidéos. J'ai beaucoup apprécié votre façon de penser les couleurs, l'histoire de l'art, la philosophie, les téchniques de brosses. Vous parmi les grands peintres contemporains et je suis fiers de recevoir vos vidéos. Merci beaucoup

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Merci beaucoup a vous! Thank you and all the best, David and Connie

[@H0tDawgWater911]

Love all the uploads lately david!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you Casey - we appreciate your noticing and writing to us. We have so many programs and want to share them if they can be helpful. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@H0tDawgWater911]

@@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt im a self taught artist so all these lessons are muchhhhh appreciated

[@TheLeahsKitchen]

Wonderful video - and especially interesting in watercolor - thank you

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you for watching and for the lovely comment! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@arcuda2001]

this was wonderful!! thanks so much , for all your incredible insights and tips.. Norakag, here 👍👍👍

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, arcuda2001! Thanks for writing to us - we loved hearing that you enjoyed it. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@StephenMarkTurner]

Always great to see your videos. I am not as familiar with this series as the other one, which I have almost memorized.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you Stephen. We hope that you enjoy these programs! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@jackiegarroutte8970]

Thank you David❤

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you for watching and writing to us, jackiegarroutte8970. We appreciate it! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@rhondaadams4013]

Good video.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you so much, rhondaadams4013! We appreciate your lovely comment! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@lilaccilla]

like the Japanese paintings , he has that kind of free form .

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi - We are happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! We loved hearing from you! All the best, Connie and David

[@caifrank7425]

I really love Monet and VanGogh , Color should be a kind of Motion and Thinking Color is a Power any Artist can use it to show their own dream and own World

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Caifrank7425 - Thank you for watching our program and for writing to us. We appreciate your thoughts. It was magical to walk where Sargent walked and painted. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

Watercolours are heavily dependent on paper quality. JS Sargent used French-made paper for his charcoal drawings, but used British-made paper for his watercolours. Unfortunately for us today, we use French-made watercolour paper and its derivatives, which were designed more for 20th century abstract art. It makes many Sargent's techniques and results difficult to repeat.

[@alex24mamba]

Couldn't agree more. Also I've been diving into materials the greats used. I've discovered the brushes and the paints are vastly different. There's more than skill when you look at a van dyke or a sargent. I truly believe the materials are far superior. I'd imagine it being similar to the feeling of a sturdy American car from the 60s vs hopping into a Toyota corolla. We may be able to have the most advanced materials.. But if they are built on a foundation of cheap ways to make a buck over quality, it really doesn't matter. Sometimes capitalism gets the best of us. Lol

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

​@@alex24mamba You're correct. Not only the papers we use were redesigned for a different purpose, but the paints we use are sourced from the manufacturing process for the automotive industry and exterior paint and coatings industry. Paints are then constantly reformulated without our consent or knowledge. Pigment sizes in coatings industries are 3-10x smaller than smallest art pigments of 100 years ago, which makes watercolour in particular more difficult and over-saturated. Reformulated paper and paint destroy our fine-art brushes quickly. Paper is too abrasive, destroys the brush tips; pigment is too fine, clots the hair to suboptimal performance. If we care about fine art at all, we need to manufacture fine art materials from scratch and specifically for art purposes, as we once used to.