Kyle Buckland Plein Air Oil Painting Demonstration demo Beginner Art Lesson #4

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Want to learn the basics of plein air oil painting? The term plein air comes from the french for in the open and describes the concept of taking your paints and easel outside and painting the landscape on location. Join me in my series of free informative beginner level videos, where I will teach you about the essential materials and techniques required to successfully paint the landscape en plein air!
Material List:
Gloves
Oil Paint: Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Yellow Light, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Ivory Black, Titanium White(200ml tubes)
French Easel
Paint Thinner: Gamsol or Oderless Mineral Spirits
Medium: Galkyd or Linseed Oil
Metal Brush Washer
Brushes:White Bristle Flat no.6,8,10,12 Filbert no.8, 10,12
Quality Paper Towels
Canvas: Stretched Canvas or Canvas Panel
Palette
Palette Knife

[@dr_davidmd2065]

Kyle, I have learned more from you in a short time than from many workshops I've purchased. So grateful I found these.

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Wonderful! So glad you are enjoying the videos 🙂🙂🙂 thank you for your support!

[@harpuaful]

WOW! Kyle, your method of teaching/explaining how you create is wonderful! This is perhaps one of the best instructional videos i've watched. Thank you for sharing your gift. : ) i appreciate your kindness....

[@charlesa3374]

Leaving acrylics after 20 years and terrified to get into oils....your 'paper towel' technique makes oil painting more inviting...looking forward to my first attempt! Thanks so much!

[@samuelmuiga3101]

I love how much you keep taking steps back to assess how your overall marks are interacting with the rest of your painting. I get teased a lot for walking waaaay back to assess the visual impact. Its good to know I'm not alone.

[@user-pj8bs8ox9k]

Конечно, художник отходит назад и обозревает картину, всех благ, успеха, вдохновения!

[@marthacanady9441]

The best painting I ever did was following your paper towel method. Excellent way to stay loose and not fiddling. Thank you, Kyle. I learned so much.

[@davidmarsh4702]

You're a generous and talented fellow. I'm learning a lot. A bit amazing how fast you produce such a lovely study. I'm marching through all your videos.

[@roxannekeomaka4754]

Just found you and now watching All your videos. Love your limited palette and impressionistic style. Thank you Kyle for sharing.

[@donnabradford7556]

Love how many new things I learned with this one video! 😊

[@bigbrushlittlebrush2]

You have done a brilliant loose likeness of this scene

[@sueprutting57]

Such a gifted teacher - painting feels less intimidating and even hopeful. Thank you!

[@ridethepace6005]

When you add up the cost of materials, especially canvases that large, you realize just how generous it is for Kyle to offer up these lessons. Thank you Kyle. You have helped me more than I can say, with your teaching style and technique of breaking things down into shapes. I had heard that advice before, but never really understood it until I found your first video.

[@adolfodelgado5366]

Don't know how he do it but me I make my own frames it is economical compare to stores

[@memyself9372]

The painting feels more real than the "real" image. Beautiful atmospheric quality!

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Thank you 😁

[@helengomez2757]

BRAVO loved every stroke you made. Excellent video. Thank you!

[@Group_of__]

Here I am, a few years later and watching this video again! Something you said in an interview with Eric Roads just clicked with me and I had an 'ah ha moment!' It was about seeing the centre subject clearly but peripheral vision was abstract!!! Here lied my problem! Tomorrow I will paint this again with much more understanding. I cannot thank you enough! I absolutely am a big fan of your creative method of painting! I strive to be a looser painter but keep tightening my painting to look more like a photograph...not what I want. Thanks again!!!

[@paulinehughes5325]

Thanks Kyle always a pleasure to watch and get inspired appreciate your help

[@JulianLovegrove]

Thanks Kyle, it's good to see how you work, it's looser and bolder than my plein air work, Thank you.

[@theartfulsouls4529]

👍🙂

[@janapeony8561]

Thank you Kyle,you are a great teacher!

[@markelmer9822]

Again, a lovely relaxed approach to making a painting. Enjoyed the vid a lot.

[@yournephew690]

Hehe, thanks Kyle. Can’t wait to paint with you again.

[@carolalmond1710]

Thanks for sharing Kyle you are inspiring me to keep trying with my paintings x

[@ruthkemp2570]

Thank you very much! I’m learning so much from you!!

[@paulinehughes5325]

Loved this session Thanks again

[@tedfarmer8510]

It’s amazing how you can take a simple road and dormant trees, and turn it into a work of art.

[@Amethyst260]

Thank you Kyle for another great lesson. I can't wait to get started with oils......just love your teaching and brilliant technique!

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Thank you 🙂 Glad you are enjoying the videos

[@dianamiguel4906]

Thank you Kyle for your clear explanations!

[@theartfulsouls4529]

You're welcome:) thank you for watching!

[@heartlazyh60]

I really love your impressionist style and am trying to "loosen up" myself so I am going to try your technique soon. Thank you.

[@tezdower8370]

Brilliant, Thx Kyle. Love your work Mate👍🎨

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Terry Dower Thank you:)!

[@maryjhicks5156]

Thanks for the commentary.😊❤ Love your work!

[@arew234]

another great teaching session Kyle!

[@arew234]

true statement at 55:00 your brain just fills all that in

[@aman4peace]

it takes a long time to paint. and I did not know what he said is about painting is true that does not change the way a person paints. everyone has a way of painting this technic

[@rnelson0525]

Thank you. Appreciate your details in teaching. Keep up the good work.

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Thank you 😁

[@daryllevine5156]

Wonderfully helpful video and style..Thankyou

[@bjuddville]

Great painting and instruction! Thank you.

[@susannewindhausen7542]

This is one of my favorites so far, i love the color and atmosphere i am learning so much through you talking and explaining what you are doing and why thank you

[@stefaniamasi9137]

Thank you so much for your teachings Kyle, you are really inspiring me!!! Your demo is super clear and detailed, I absolutely love watching it! Will follow you for sure. Thanks so much again !

[@juliegerlich6072]

Love this! Thank you.

[@halibut1249]

Looks great!! And you can see the painting colors match what's behind the painting so you got all those colors and values spot on.

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Halibut 1 ,Thank you:)!

[@Susiemoorephoto]

Thank you so much for your video, Kyle! I’m just starting out and the way you describe and teach is very understandable. I also love how you throw in some art theory, too, so it’s not only basic. Thanks again for this!!

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Susie Moore Photography Thanks so much! Happy to to hear that you are enjoying the videos:)!

[@sharsaki4971]

This is an awesome video! I love your color palette, and your explanations along the way were so helpful! I'm so glad I found your channel! Thank you!!

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Sharyn Sakimoto , Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying the videos!:)

[@cazscot8397]

Thanks Kyle - you work hard and pass on excellent information to your viewers. I am enjoying your tutorials even though I have painted oils for a number of years - it is a refresher course. Caz :-)

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Caz Scot , Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed watching:)

[@vanessascola4708]

Really helpful. Thanks for this video.

[@elcamino7580]

I like it very much.Great video,thank you!

[@limitlessjewels1132]

Your videos are amazing and very helpful ! Thank you

[@alenedavis1118]

You are amazing , thank you for sharing your talent!

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Thank you 😁

[@tsavage4185]

Great demo, really like the ease of your style. Cheers

[@theartfulsouls4529]

T Savage Thank you:)!

[@ehart2422]

SO helpful. Thank you!

[@AmanKumar-ht8zg]

I love it . God bless you my brother .

[@Sam34292]

Inspiring work Kyle.

[@thelmablake7045]

Wonderful effort! Kyle, I was amazed by your use of the paper towels, terrific! I lucked out and found your video, so I had to stop housework and watch, you are amazing with the development of your paintings. Keep stroking it man!

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Thelma Blake , Thanks so much:)

[@CJ-jy9nx]

Great job, helpful!

[@artofcline8144]

Terrific teacher! Thank you.

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Thank you 😁

[@hungrysponge634]

Awesome Brutha exciting works , love your presentation , amazing ....Thankyou

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Thank you 😁

[@trentriver]

Great job - thanks again.

[@triggerfish999]

Thanks Kyle. I’ve been dabbling with acrylics for a while but have now done a couple of (water mixable) oils. Also reading Carlson's guide to Landscape. Such good advice...don’t choose anything too complex.....

[@piporomero48]

Very interesting sesión.Congrats.

[@jerryseaton5239]

Hey man , you really know how to build a painting . I also like your palette setup thanks

[@fionadent7800]

Kyle that was one of the best videos I have seen on outdoor painting - and I have seen a few! I learned loads from you and can't thank you enough. So may other vids are people selling their blogs or talking about themselves rather than explaining what works in their paintings. Thank you for your help, I will be putting your lessons to use soon and will also search out your other vids. Your painting is great too, turning a boring back lane into a colourful and interesting composition - very clever. Thank you and please keep going xxx

[@AK00777]

Fantastic! You got a new subscriber. You are very talented!

[@theartfulsouls4529]

AK007 Campbell , Thanks so much!:)

[@richardquick826]

i like your paint videos. u only talk when u need to talk. i subscribed. i am a old man of 95. i know one painter that talks 24/7. problem is ,, he has a sleepy talk haha richard

[@giam1084]

thanks, really helpful

[@gloobnord]

Dig it. Thanks for the art.

[@theartfulsouls4529]

gloobnord , Thanks for watching:)!

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Very good...love this ...♡♡♡♡ Inspirational xxxxx😁

[@gilbertorego2195]

Hello! Hi's artwork are very beautiful. Congratulations!

[@miric6224]

Thank you!

[@carolhama4156]

Your colours are beautiful! Love your videos, just discovered them the other day...I used to paint, trying to get back into it! your videos are truly inspirational! Thank you for honest and frank instruction and sharing of info. I think you need a spongey sock like 'filter" cover for your mic... the wind sounds like a major thunderstorm!

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Thank you! So glad you are enjoying the videos!:)

[@aman4peace]

you did a good job and it looks wonderful how you got it it is different from the way u did it of the paint.

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Edward Church thank you:)!

[@hazelcoate9203]

very cool

[@globus-wi7mv]

картина просто супер.техника исполнения необычная.все настоящее и живое.

[@r.taylor7293]

I can't wait for spring so you can work with more dreaded greens... Hard to simplify greens for me and I'm sure other beginners.... Thanks

[@theartfulsouls4529]

R. Taylor , Won't be long:)!

[@user-pj8bs8ox9k]

Какой талантливый художник! Спасибо за подробный показ процесса. Но... надо учить язык

[@user-pj8bs8ox9k]

Учить язык мне, конечно!😀

[@keci57]

Thanks, Master.

[@theartfulsouls4529]

K. Calisir , Thank you for watching:)!

[@kathleenrobbinsartist]

Thank you

[@johnmorgan5495]

I like it x

[@jiesong4974]

用纸📄来画底色真是一个好主意

[@r.taylor7293]

Awesome

[@theartfulsouls4529]

R. Taylor Thank you:)

[@greggauthier2382]

THE best oil painting demos for beginners!!! Everyone talks about blocking in large shapes, but you actually SHOW us what you mean - - GREAT! But why is the Matterhorn in the middle of your sky? :)

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Greg Gauthier , Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it! Haha I didn't see it at first but I guess it's just the tree branches posing as. Shodow of a mountain..making the clouds look like a snow covered Mountain top...funny.

[@mmartin00055]

I am fascinated with your painting! You really simply the process and it is amazing what you can do in an hour. I have done around 150 paintings and am frustrated with painting smaller canvases. When should I branch out into more expensive paints and canvases? I don't feel I am ready to sell paintings yet, but I don't want to hinder my progress either.

[@annameier5000]

Super !!! 👍😉

[@elrusocadena9759]

Good Job amigo

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Thank you 😁

[@mrconnolly4440]

Hey Kyle-your explanations are great. I’m using Winsor&Newton water mixable oil paint. Would you use Gamsol or medium? I can “thin” the paint with water but wonder if these others will make the paint move better or differently.

[@theartfulsouls4529]

MR Connolly , you can use the medium/gamsol mixture with the water soluble and it might make mixing a little smoother but it would actually defeat the purpose of using the water solubles ..I've found that thinning the water solubles with water works in a similar manner but I find the traditional oils and the medium to make a creamier consistency that I prefer. Hope this helps:)

[@maryjhicks5156]

No, he explains in another one of his videos. Kyle recommends a shaded place to set up😊

[@starforged]

Great job as always. Do you varnish your paintings? Is there anything else you do before you deliver this painting? What is the dry time before it's ready to deliver?

[@theartfulsouls4529]

You're welcome! I usually add a thin layer of gamvar gloss varnish to my paintings once they are dry to the touch.. this usually takes about a month. I usually try to wait a month or two before delivering to a client. some of the thicker paint may still be soft but the painting will be dry to the touch

[@131dyana]

In July Micheal's has a sale on canvases. I buy 4 or five then, and that lasts me for awhile. then I go on line and try and find sales also.

[@hairdebi]

I’ve been painting for many years, I’m curious I’ve never painted plain air but I’ve always wanted to my understanding was you needed to have a 8x10 or smaller canvas. Is that not correct? Or is it just because it’s convenient to carry?

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Debra G , it is more convenient but I always felt cramped in such a small space. I think it's easier and more fun to paint big..I'd say no smaller than 12"x16" at first:)

[@John-rb3yv]

might be a good idea if youre just starting out....or not...go for it!

[@carolhama4156]

Try painting and carrying out ( of the woods) a large wet oil painting, then compare the effort to carrying out a 6 X 8. ...without damaging the painting and / or canvas. If you paint by the side of the road right out of your car trunk it's not an issue. But if you have to hike a half mile or so.. Just saying....use your logic!

[@carolhama4156]

Plein airs were originally meant to be used as field studies and finalized studio paintings were what was meant to be shipped off to the galleries.

[@pleromicpastry5445]

This is the second video of yours that I've watched and you seem to like putting flesh tone in at the horizon.

[@theartfulsouls4529]

I like exaggerating the warmth of the sky at the horizon..👍

[@PHancock11]

Thanks Kyle. Is your underpainting of Ivory black dry before you go over the top? and after the painting it's all done, do any of the colours bleed into the ones underneath. All I get is a muddy mess

[@theartfulsouls4529]

The trick to this is making sure you wipe most of it back off so you just want it to be more like a stain. Make sure it's nice and thin when you apply it then take a fresh clean paper towel and try to wipe it off the best you can and it should stain your canvas but not leave enough pigment to mess with the layers on top. Hope this helps! Kyle

[@PHancock11]

@@theartfulsouls4529 Thanks, I'll give it a try

[@GaPeach2018]

When you make a “medium “, do you you measure 3/1 or eyeball it?

[@halibut1249]

The fence posts seem plumb vertical in life, but you paint them leaning away from the road. Is that intentional, to give them a sort of time-worn quality? Would it change the painting if they were straight up and down?

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

Interesting you use a black as a ground colour, traditionally sienna was a ground colour. Great loose technique 👍

[@HopiTrails1]

can i ask why the dark color to tone the canvas,I heard Turner drew his sketch with yellows or bright colors to achieve the "light"in his art....I maybe talkin outta my ass but Ive seen you do this and just wondered if there was a reason or just personal preference?thanks for the inspiring tutorial.they are extremely helpful

[@DennisTysonPleinAir]

Man Kyle...I’m going to have to try something this large outdoors sometime. Seeing you do it is encouraging.

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Dennis Tyson Plein Air , Go for it! I love swinging the big brushes!:)

[@edithostrowsky6472]

What brand of paint do you use? I noticed that in some brands there is very little difference between cad. Yellow lite and cad. Lemon yellow.

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Edith Ostrowsky , I use Royal Talens. They are very close..the lemon usually leans just a little towards a greener Yellow:)

[@al7osane]

nice

[@theartfulsouls4529]

نواف الحوسني thanks

[@uwihoreyejeanclaude4605]

woow!

[@ecduvall7665]

I happened to stumble across your lessons on UTube and I was instantly taken by your unique style of painting. I used to paint many years ago but gave it up when life got in the way. I have decided to start painting again, and I think I will move to acrylics over oil paints. I must have watched this video 20 times already, then I decided I would try to paint it. I must say, my attempt was a total failure. I am not sure what I did wrong----but apparently I did it ALL wrong. The right side of the picture turned out reasonably well, but I am having all manner of problem getting the left side to look anywhere near how yours look. What am I doing wrong?

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Not sure if I can specifically respond to what it is you are doing wrong but I can give you some tips that might help you. stand back and squint down your eyes until they're almost closed and try to see how to make the big shapes look more like my big shapes before worrying about the detail. It might also be that you are new to this particular technique and just need to plow through some failures before you feel comfortable judging your own work. Best wishes and happy painting! feel free to email me at [e-mail] would love to see what you're up to! Thanks for watching!

[@snooze0023]

Wouldnt you find it easier to use a big brush. Or does the effect not work?

[@scottydont7904]

I feel like ive been brainwashed into painting small with the idea of doing a bigger one in the studio. My mayer box can hold a canvas up to 16 x 20. Im going to try this technique.

[@tedfarmer8510]

What do you do with all the left over paint on pallet?

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Sometimes I will scrape off the dried layer of paint and reuse some of the paint underneath. I think this just comes from painting a lot and not taking time to completely clean my pallet off. If the piles of paint bother you you can always scrape them off and completely clean down your palette each time you paint.

[@Anadiaz-br1jr]

Thank you, now I understand the concept of painting shapes, it make it easier to go from there. not so much detail

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Ana diaz, Awesome! Squint down and get those big shapes:)!

[@GaPeach2018]

Why do you use medium for the under painting and not just Gamsol?

[@KatMa664]

Beautiful painting with paper towel. Even before a brush touched your canvas. Don’t fall in the ditch Kyle lol.

[@theartfulsouls4529]

Kathy Jenkins , Thanks..lol yep had to really watch my step:)