NEUTRALS Will Take Your Landscape Paintings To The Next Level | Why And How

To tell YOU the truth, I really love the European and Scandinavian artists!!! They have the feel for art!!!I love your "paintings", although, I first fell in love with Classicism, when I enrolled at the Academy of Art in Tielt, Belgium! I have done classic paintings, which has tones of Abstracts, but these days, and exactly 15 years ago, I developed the need to "abstract" by looking and making Mixed Media art! I kind of fall for your art now!

[@sherrierichard2848]

The limited palette makes such a harmonious painting. Love the composition!

[@arielmoore4233]

I absolutely love your art and your videos! I’m trying to get comfortable adding more abstraction into my art and your videos help immensely. Your neutrals and composition are wonderful.

[@louisejffisher4630]

Beautiful composition and colors ~ The blue grey pops it to perfection ! Thank you.

[@descheresmarie2359]

Hi Marie ! merci beaucoup ! je regarde trés souvent vos vidéos et j'aime beaucoup votre travail et vos conseils . Vos paysages sont très beaux et ils nous invitent a rentrer dedans !! J'adore !

[@vickkiwalsh7776]

Another inspirational and informative video!! Would love more information and demo of using and mixing neutrals. I also love the pop of color in the foreground. Please perhaps speak more about the uses of crayons for pops of color in a neutral painting!!

[@TheDanishPainter]

Thanks Vickki that's a great idea! And I'll definitely have to return to subject of mixing neutrals in a future video.

[@robertsparks7244]

I like the shades in the sky. I do some blending to get that. Very nice 👌

[@jadetobin]

Hi Marie!! I'm always so excited to see your newest videos, and this was another wonderful one!! Its very true the colors can be very crazy and fake looking, I've been working on this myself and have honestly really had SO much fun teaching myself to mix colors. I find i love it. Its somehow thrilling to make a color you are in love with and use in a painting. And part of doing that was to mix a bit more muted colors...still rich color, but toned down to a real plum or deep ocean or something, not just the oddly bright purple or "aqua" (don't get me wrong, most anything in the ocean color range i am a big fan of) ...but I've been loving making my own colors just by experimenting with very small dollops of paint in case I don't love it....for instance when I was looking to make a rich lovely grey and of course did ultramarine blue and burnt sienna it gave me that, but I wondered what phthalo blue would look like and it gave me my most favorite deep toned down more natural looking (just my opinion of course) blue/green that i wasn't at all expecting! I'm sure most on here totally knew thats what would happen mixing those, but its not till my old age that I'm trying to teach myself these things as ways to deal with my health issues. And color mixing has been so fun. I took a plain cheap sketchbook and have been using a page per color...like the main color and then mix with white bit by bit just to see what it looks like (and I use a small amount and just a small flat brush making like maybe a half inch by half inch swatch) and then below that i do more lines trying it with different amounts of different colors i may use one day like earth colors or Paynes gray or black....I've loved it! Sorry so long!😳 But I'd love to see a mixing neutral colors video as mine still don't look as soft a calm and beautiful as yours! And your glazing over black video is one of my favorites because you at first think "There's no way this will look like any color over that dark black!" But, as always you come through and I learned a lot. As I do in every video!! You do a great job getting back to everyone and I think we all understand you can only do so much keeping up as you grow and are just happy that you're growing because you're a wonderful teacher and artist and should be shared :) Thanks for everything!!🥰

[@TheDanishPainter]

It's funny isn't it how color mixing can really exhilarating sometimes and other times just terribly frustrating....!! Yes phthalo blue and ultramarine blue make the loveliest of neutrals when mixed with burnt sienna. I will often use both combinations in a painting. And you're absolutely right that neutrals mixed of phtahlo blue and burnt sienna one are more blueish green. Very beautiful and perfect for seascapes :-)

[@jadetobin]

@@TheDanishPainter yup, I agree! Wonderful and exciting one minute and I think I understand and then just make a mess of another color. Aahahahaahaha but such a fun thing to learn. I felt so proud of the first painting I did that was made from colors I had mixing myself looking for particular things...don't know why, but it was great. There's also something about the look of paint, to me, when I'm mixing larger batches, especially for my fluid art, and all the stirring, seeing the lovely thick smooth texture as I stir, and its just beautiful and relaxing...until my hands give out of course....but was still Wonderful while I could do it :) sometimes when I'm having trouble getting started I'll just go mix some beautiful colors to sort of get my juices flowing i guess. Or just swipe a beautiful color onto paper or canvas, no plan, just swiping that beautiful color is calming and some days its all my body will allow, but it's enough to give a bit of peace...and then my brain can work on ideas for after my body rests and I can get back to it later in the week :) color is wonderful :)

[@kellycodelle4872]

Beautiful and so helpful

[@TheDanishPainter]

Glad it was helpful & thanks for watching 😊

[@johnmoran7238]

Beautiful serene painting. That touch of red/orange in the foreground really pops, I guess all the muted tones do really help. I'd love to see maybe a colour mixing demonstration? Fantastic video again!

[@TheDanishPainter]

I will definitely do a colour mixing demo in the future! Thanks for the feedback and have a lovely week.

[@jenfleming9384]

Absolutely amazing Marie Louise. I love this! You are so inspiring.

[@TheDanishPainter]

That makes me really happy Jen, thanks so much 🌻

[@mariepickering3542]

I can not wait to try this. Just great

[@TheDanishPainter]

Cool, if you want please let me know how it works out for you 🎨

[@SoulscapeFineArt]

That is so cool.....

[@TheDanishPainter]

Thank you so much😊🎨🎨

[@csdesjarlais9779]

What a gorgeous painting!

[@ValTiedtke]

Thank you. Has helped me a lot

[@jonroads8281]

Mixing neutrals would certainly be something I'd really be interested in seeing.

[@TheDanishPainter]

Cool Jon, I'll put that on the list of ideas for future videos. Thanks for your feedback and for watching.

[@mousefudge7623]

Love your helpful tips planily spoken and outstanding paintings. God bless Danish Painter 🤗

[@TheDanishPainter]

Thank you so much!

[@kristinrichards283]

I love your work truly talented I'm saving up to do your course ⭐⭐💗

[@jrranch9712]

Thank you for your inspiration. Beautiful.

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Beautiful as usual. All the best with you channel Marie Louise. You’ve really helped me to loosen up, and for that I thank you. I love you channel and your art, and you come across as a lovely person, very thoughtful and considerate, gentle as well. I wonder I’d I could respectfully ask you a question. When you’re out in your local countryside, and you feel inspired by what you see before you, do you ever wonder how what we see, came to be here in the first place. Do you ever wonder if a creator of those lovely landscapes really exists.

[@livinginthehudsonvalley845]

Beautiful!

[@sarahvincent5212]

I just watched your beautiful video and was surprised and delighted to hear you mention my comment about neutrals! Once again you work your magic. Your paintings have a wo nderful feeling of calm. Thank you so much.

[@TheDanishPainter]

Wonderful, I'm so glad. I was wondering if you'd see the video and recognize your comment - I really appreciate all the comments, questions and suggestions - so please keep them coming :-)

[@jacolineloewen6530]

Thank you - I am learning!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

I love your art. So beautiful!

[@TheDanishPainter]

Thank you kindly Soraya 😊🎨

[@jamichilders3488]

Love your work!

[@TheDanishPainter]

Thanks so much! :)

[@davidmolloy126]

Hiya Marie Louise, Another great video, the use of neutrals is not really understood by a lot of beginners and they subsequently use lot's of colour which becomes garish. I love well balanced neutrals with some small accent's of pure colour. It's like adding a little bit of spice to cooking, not too much just enough to bring out the other flavours. Thanks very much Marie Louise and take care. David.x

[@TheDanishPainter]

Hiya David! Yes it's exactly like cooking :)

[@katedobinson3891]

Thank you so much, I actually am interested in painting with acrylic after watching your videos. The neutralised colours are much more attractive.

[@TheDanishPainter]

Hi Kate. Thank you and I agree - neutralised colours are much more pleasing on the eye. Thanks for watching.

[@debbie9035]

Hello! I am new to your Channel, and i am really enjoying watching you paint. I would really appreciate seeing a video regarding Blending colors to be More neutral. You are very talented, and look forward to seeing More videos. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@TheMarkEH]

A great demonstration with an excellent commentary and helpful tips.

[@TheDanishPainter]

Glad you enjoyed it Mark, thanks!

[@janiceleemelton]

Good morning Marie. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful talent with us. I love watching your videos and was wondering can you do these techniques on canvas? How do you seal your art when you use the water soluble crayons? Excited to see what you do next and I am considering taking your course soon. Thank you so much, Janice in California

[@bonnieodonnell2780]

Your sketches are beautiful.

[@corinnelemonnier3372]

I love it. Thank you. 🙏

[@TheDanishPainter]

Wonderful, thank you so much Corinne :)

[@Malerin90]

You are a very good teacher. Thanks a lot.🥀🌼

[@TheDanishPainter]

Thank you, glad you think so 🎨💐

[@davidlapointe1640]

I am New at Painting...Could you please give me a list of some neutral colors...I have been watching you paint and really am interested in abstract painting...I seem to learn by watching others paint...Keep up the good work...I am sure that you are helping many out there...

[@seroku-vivereecreareconlen8143]

Bellissimo come sempre! Tanta aria e così leggero che sembra acquerello.

[@TheDanishPainter]

Adoro gli acquerelli! Grazie per il complimento!

[@nancye7520]

Wonderful

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ....THANKS SO MUCH :)

[@helenebonney9297]

Love your paintings. Thanks so very much. Just what I need to see. HELENE from Australia

[@TheDanishPainter]

Thank you so much Helene!

[@Banniesartistry]

Nice tips!

[@gaiharley1511]

Woul lov to see more wrk with your neutrals , so generous of you showing these lessons

[@jamesfblaisjr]

Cheers and thnx for the PDF!

[@TheDanishPainter]

My pleasue 😊

[@allicynnpeanut]

Beautiful! I just love to watch you paint...so inspiring. Thank you for the free guide!

[@TheDanishPainter]

My pleasure - glad it was helpful!

[@johnandersen7902]

Good advice, thank you.

[@TheDanishPainter]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@susanfoster5070]

I would be interested in a video showing how you colour mix please. Love your work. Thank you

[@TheDanishPainter]

Hi Susan :) I made a video of how I mix neutrals here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3XQlnynq7yres0

[@sharon240]

If possible, it would be great if you could say what colors you’re using as you paint. Love your work! It’s stunning.

[@juliethodson4571]

Hi Marie Louise yes please could you advise us on mixing neutrals. Thank you.

[@TheDanishPainter]

Yes now I will definitely make a neutral colour mixing video in the future! Have a lovely week Juliet.

[@danielgirl283]

I would love instruction on mixing painting neutrals

[@TheDanishPainter]

Cool, I made a video about mixing neutrals here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3XQlnynq7yres0 Happy Painting :)

[@peggykay3115]

I wonder your suggestions about size of paper. I noticed on one tutorial you use a square 8x8?

[@graciegravatt9676]

Love your work. It’s beautifully calming. Do you gesso the paper before painting and what paper do you use? 😊

[@TheDanishPainter]

Thank you Gracie! Yes gesso is always a good idea :)

[@peggykay3115]

such fun what are other complimentary paint colors to try next?

[@maurawalker7371]

Thank you for your lovely videos. Could you tell me what medium you use to thin out your acrylics?

[@TheDanishPainter]

Mostly I just use water. But also sometimes a mixture of glazing medium and water.

[@josephcalvey7355]

josephc alveyi do paint iam on instagram,no abstract,,but found this wonderful,,but with the weight of paper and buckling do you iron them out ,and other means,ect or sell as is never find much on this cause some bucking will not come out,but love your theory and style it can heilp with all meduims,,,,,,,,thank you joseph c alvey

[@TheDanishPainter]

Hi Joseph and thank you. Most of these pieces are just for my own reference to use for larger work on canvas. I haven't tried to iron but that is an interesting idea. Usually I just leave them in my sketchbooks where they then tend to flatten themselves out after a while.

[@josephcalvey7355]

Thank you very much❤

[@TheDanishPainter]

Hello Painters. My landscape paintings often consists of mainly neutrals/grays and then a little pure contrasting color to add life and spice to the piece. Today I talk about WHY you might like to use more neutrals/grays in your work and also HOW to mix them. Get the FREE Guide here: ►► 5 Proven Ways To Loosen Up Your Painting Style FREE GUIDE www.danishpainter.com/5-proven-ways-to-loosen-up-your-painting-style Have a lovely and creative week, Marie Louise