Landscape Oil Painting "Serenity in Blue" [Cloud Demo]

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

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[@JRSecor]

The 😮wow factor! WOW

[@Rosalinda7seven7]

Thank you, Sir! I came for the clouds, but, the green landscape brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raquelcaliani8829]

Bellisimo.Un gran placer verlo pintar.Mi admiracion total Desde Argentina, un gran saludo😊

[@lethakobulnicky4077]

So beautiful to watch a person connect with their higher mind. That's an artist's inner being shining and illuminating the entire room! You are a beautiful being sir! Absolutely gorgeous!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@montimazinani]

‏It is very beautiful and I feel the good feeling of life in your works. Thank you very much.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you very much!

[@Paul-su3qh]

Beautifully transfigured creation of sky, complete with alternative evolving landscape.😊

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@jeddyhi]

Your patience and tender loving care with each stroke. Such a thing of beauty. You are gifted. Thank you for the video.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you for your very kind words.

[@charlespero4934]

Wow just look at the master at work. What a video of a true masterpiece. Thats how it’s done. I currently take classes with Layne. And what you’re seeing in this video is what we are learning. It is unbelievable what he is teaching us. Thank you Layne.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Hey Charles! Thanks very much for you comments. Much appreciated!

[@bigredfred33]

I grew up in San Antonio and I see my childhood in every one of your paintings.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! Appreciate that - it means a lot. 🙏

[@tatjanalitzler9958]

Ни один новейший и дорогостоящий фотоаппарат ,это снять не сможет. Сколько души, любви вложено. Не только умение видеть ,но и чувствовать. Благодарю . За почти 24 минуты полученного удовольствия.

[@nikolajasaciov2109]

Почему "не сможет" если он с фотки и рисует?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

@tatjanalitzler9958 Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kathleenmholland8055]

Beautiful....majestic....stunning.....SUPERB WORK! How gifted you are, sir! 😊

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much! 🙏

[@pinocarella_00]

fantastic! a work full of details, all balanced, all distinguishable and each in its perfect perspective. Truly incredible!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@jess65963]

How paintings evolve as you paint along, I love it!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you very much!

[@donnajohnson8377]

Absolutely incredible! I love the dramatic clouds!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@jehovahuponyou]

*WONDERBAR - YOU PAINT VERY WELL - BRAVO!!!!!!!*

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@jehovahuponyou]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio YOU ARE VERY WELCOME - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK - LORD BLESS!!!!!!!

[@lorraineduske7599]

Your work is truly stunning. A beautiful master at work. Thank you.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@templereece7754]

Magical...well that's how you make it look. 👏

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@jaybrown2618]

Lovely painting, I am not a expert but enjoy the experience very much.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you for watching!

[@Saadkamelart]

Very beautiful you are master of art my dear 🎉🎉❤I love it so much ❤️❤️

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@dbarber59]

Beautiful! I love it. I like the raw sienna underpainting. I haven't tried that.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! Most of the time I like to use Transparent Red Earth for the initial imprimatura. 👍

[@greywilson7156]

Am I the only one who sees a big grey face looming out from the white clouds. It is called paradolia.

[@michaell31]

LOL- I thought of a Silverback gorilla face @9:55. Which to me, makes it more real as we all look for "objects" in clouds. Even so- beautiful cloud.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Hey Grey - thanks for that. I didn't know that had a name, but that's exactly it. Just like we did when we were kids. Look at clouds long enough, and you can see almost anything! People have seen so many different things in these clouds (including a buffalo stampede!). But this is just a big cumulonimbus cloud. Nothing more. :-)

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! As I mentioned to Grey, people have seen so many different things in these clouds (including a buffalo stampede!). But this is just a big cumulonimbus cloud. Nothing more. :-)

[@mlstroh7]

I see King Kong 😅

[@smailhamza7251]

Yes "pareidolia" since my childhood I have seen faces everywhere and you have just put a name to this phenomenon. Thx a lot.

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Truly remarkable. The sigh is for " Beauty"😮😂❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you!

[@fabioklein8325]

You're so tallented... Just amazing!!!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you 🙏

[@rhondaadams4013]

Beautiful!! I love large paintings.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@НатальяКуприна-х8ц]

Божественная картина❤❤❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much! 🙏

[@paulleeming5733]

Lovely work Layne - inspiring.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Qwijebo]

Fantastic and I recognize that scene, I've tried painting it once but since I am mainly an abstract artist I tend to veer off. Epic!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! This is the 2nd time I've painted it, and I'm sure I'll probably paint it again!

[@jeaninecutting]

So beautiful ,greetings from Australia

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you very much!

[@coramuller6065]

Hi, new subscriber here - WOW, Sir ! This is an excellent and very well done piece, overall so beautiful. Thanks for presenting🤗👍💖💖💖

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you very much!

[@aichasemmar1907]

So beautiful painting , really realistic,i like it

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@manicangel7796]

The clouds are the ultimate "inspire to achieve" but never will. Talent and greatness belong to a select few. Damn..

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@deaconseptember2002]

Thanks. Your reply was very helpful

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

👍

[@JReb71]

I just subscribed and from now on will be following along . Love your work

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much! 🙏

[@turqoise29vibes]

That is mind blowing and serene to watch! One question, how long did it take?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks so much! This size typically takes roughly 6 weeks or so.

[@ИринаНепомнящая-в7й]

Beautiful! Fantastic a work! 😍😍😍

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much! 🙏

[@marivaldopintodealmeida8823]

Que linda pintura ! Parabéns !

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@steffduff1106]

Dank malern wie Ihnen wird man sich erinnen. An die Erde an Luft Wasser und Feuer. Und an die Menschen die die Hingabe und Leidenschaft für all das gehabt haben. Sie erschaffen keine Bilder Sie kreieren Welten. ❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@sunshinenorain]

Absolutely stunning ❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@iiiiii1374]

SEI SEMPLICEMENTE STRAORDIANARIO!!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

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[@MNZGA57]

wow youre amazing. Thankyou and God bless you.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@dedalom8376]

Awesome work!! 👏👏👏👏

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@patrickjdart9392]

Awesome work 👏👏

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@knp33]

Amazing work! Im curious about the underpainting. Doesnt that get lost when you go over it with color? Is the color very transparent in allowing the underpainting to come through? Thanks

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks! Yes, the first layers are more transparent, but it's more than that. The underpainting helps create a range of values, establishing the highlights, mid-tones, and darks in the landscape - right from the beginning. It also creates a unified tonal base that acts as a harmonizing element for the subsequent layers. In the final painting there are still areas of the underpainting that come through. It's much harder to see that in video, but you can definitely see it in person. If you want to learn more about underpainting, go watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWTLaGehbN-WhKcsi=w7eVQxA7b-fZIMDz

[@knp33]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio Thank you, Layne!! It's something I've always been curious about.

[@paulgrandflickshow]

stunning!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@katana2665]

Great brushwork.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

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[@mariolapiotrowska8780]

Amazing effect 💛💚 ❤️fantastic

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@haseng3903]

Wow beautiful ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Many thanks 🙏

[@Ram-vq1zd]

Muhteşem... Tebrikler Üstat.🍷

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@ManuelSanchez-ew2sd]

9:24 es precioso de verdad 😊me e que dando maravillado 👏👏

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much! 🙏

[@Soran-Abbas]

Beautiful....real💯

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@WilcapCP]

This cloud reminds me of King Kong (of course, Pareidolia effect), beautiful.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Yes, Pareidolia effect! And clouds seem to be particularly good subjects for this. Look at them long enough, and you can see almost anything! People have seen so many different things in these clouds (including a buffalo stampede!). But this is just a big cumulonimbus cloud. Nothing more. :-)

[@keytones9280]

Great Work!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@khinmaungyin6008]

wonderful

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you!

[@cherylfrank6468]

Perfection ❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@tallerrealtorogozdeelsalva6674]

Más que excelente

[@charlespero4934]

Thanks!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Wow! Thanks Charles 🙏

[@Blackthorne-y7q]

Beautiful!!!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you!

[@charlesbell8721]

beautiful sir!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you!

[@sureshnayak7287]

Great job thank U Sir ❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@WilcapCP]

Amazing!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you!

[@dollar7741]

This. This is why AI will never be as special as a real physical painting.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

I have to say I agree with you!

[@Milania717]

Unfortunately will affect new generations-

[@Maliika-Art1979]

Wow ❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@survivalist56]

its amazing )))

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@jensenthom]

Thank you for the information you are giving to all of us newbies. Just wondering what monitor you use to display the picture of what you’re painting? Thanks again. :-)

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

It's just a Dell monitor connected to a laptop. But I have the monitor on an arm that I can rotate vertical or horizontal. 👍 And you're very welcome!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Watch the video that specifically covers the imprimatura underpainting here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKW2e2Skesqbb9E

[@IngoEburd]

Perfekt

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@Chadsolderbrotherbrad1111]

Beautiful

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

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[@Chadsolderbrotherbrad1111]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio I’m painting right now An Italian street setting with oil

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

@@Chadsolderbrotherbrad1111 Awesome - love Italy!

[@azamsaba7343]

بسیار عالی🎉👌👌👌

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@joecalypso6301]

Bravo

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks! 🙏

[@lucb]

Magnifique !!! Pourriez vous m’indiquer le médium que vous utilisez pour appliquer votre peinture . Cordialement

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks! I primarily use Liquin.

[@lucb]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio je vous remercie pour votre réponse .. cordialement

[@JoeCubicle]

The big cloud on the right looks like a big Gorilla head/face and the left cloud looks like a Spartan warrior with helmet. Awesome painting though.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Aren’t clouds amazing? Look at them long enough, and you can see almost anything! (Apparently it's called pareidolia.) People have seen so many different things in these clouds (including a buffalo stampede!). But this is just a big cumulonimbus cloud. Nothing more. :-) Thanks!

[@DeanoAcorn]

What an absolute masterpiece! Courses hey?? I will check them out 👍

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Awesome, thank you!

[@الرساممصطفىجوهر]

ماشاء الله تبارك الله أدعو الله لك بالسعاده في الدنيا والاخره

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@WestWest432]

Sweet

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@michailnadjarian5729]

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[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@ailkh1546]

جميل جدا ورائع..

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much 🙏

[@ranjith5279]

1000 times better than a monalisa

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

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[@frilanstranslator]

I wish I could draw like this. Without the training required, of course, 'cause I don't find the middle steps rewarding enough to motivate me hahaha

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Yep, like anything, it does take work and you have to actually WANT to paint. ;)

[@yolycastillo9426]

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[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

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[@АртемПавлов-щ9в]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@luizhenriquedarochaazevedo7786]

Dear Layne, before you applied the imprimatura, you established the design to be covered. Which fixative did you use?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

I like to use Workable Fixatif (made by Krylon) to seal my drawings. There's more info on the imprimatura stage in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKW2e2Skesqbb9E

[@luizhenriquedarochaazevedo7786]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio Thank you very much. I took the opportunity to watch the video you recommended.

[@fayee8986]

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[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

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[@MariaCortes-r3k]

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[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

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[@DeloDelo-z7u]

جميل❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@hosenali3938]

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[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@marilenadalberto5204]

Opera strepitosa, quali sono i colori usati e di quale marca?? Grazie a prescindere per aver condiviso

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! I use a variety of professional grade oil paint brands including: Williamsburg, M. Graham, Old-Holland, Gamblin, Charvin, Winsor & Newton, Lukas, Grumbacher, Rublev, Maimeri, and Georgian.

[@Simon-me6ir]

👍🏻

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@xxtragg]

I’ve seen articles warning against using thinners in an underpainting/wash stating that it can cause an under bound layer of paint that can cause future peeling. I guess there is a right and wrong way to do it?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Absolutely correct. You don't want to overdo the solvent to paint ratio. I also typically add in a bit of medium to my mixture. You can tell if you've overdone it if the DRY paint easily wipes off like chalk on a chalkboard. The wash should be thinned paint. NOT thinner with a little bit of paint. (And this is the only stage where I use solvent in my paint. After this stage, only mediums.)

[@yerco562]

great jom men saludos

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@euartes2794]

😀👍👍

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@krisvojna7269]

Do you use your own reference photos or from the internet?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

I use my own. I travel the area I like to paint and sometimes paint en plein air. I also take lots and lots of photos. But a photo is only a starting point _reference_ . The essence of a scene, or the location, comes down to feeling, not just what's located there. I use those photos, combined with my own experience, memory of the place, and imagination. How to paint that experience ...that's the art of it.

[@krisvojna7269]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio How fascinating, your artwork is absolutely stunning.

[@youtubeuser5662]

Seems like Your room has projector to pick up the outline, ever used projector??

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Nope, never used a projector. I think you're seeing my monitor, where I have my reference images from my composition.

[@lorriewalker6130]

Where did you get an easel that large??

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

It's a David Sorg counterbalanced easel that I got from Jerry's many years ago (and I've made modifications to it). Unfortunately, I don't think it's available any longer.

[@Наследие-н6м]

облако по центру похоже на барана. люблю облака и небо. всегда любуюсь красотой облаков на небе.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much! It's been fascinating watching all the different things people are seeing in these clouds.

[@nathalie3538]

Notre seigneur jésus le christ notre seigneur d'amour éternel roi des rois et seigneur des seigneurs revient bientôt cela se confirme ❤❤❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

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[@veschpa]

Superbe, je vois 2 têtes dans les nuages ...

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks! Yes, it's amazing what you can see in clouds, right?

[@laurenmcm1]

That looks like a big girlrala in the clouds

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Aren’t clouds wonderful? Look at them long enough, and you can see almost anything! (Apparently it's called pareidolia.) People have seen so many different things in these clouds (including a buffalo stampede!). But this is just a big cumulonimbus cloud. Nothing more. :-)

[@unknownfilmmaker777]

Great video. What's the music?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks! There are several songs by Cody Martin, plus Markus Huber and Reveille.

[@unknownfilmmaker777]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio Thank you, I will look them up!

[@perezparra86]

Godblessyou

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Иван-л1б7х]

Приглядитесь, на картине голова кин конга. В облаках.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

People have seen all kinds of things in these clouds. Even Gandalf! (It's called pareidolia).

[@johncoulter8023]

Others have asked "What is your favorite brush for painting clouds". It looks to be a short filbert?? But it also looks very thin/narrow??? Thoughts anyone?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

For clouds it's definitely filberts of all sizes (depending on the stage). 👍