Night Time Urban Plein Air Painting | Painting Demo of Excavator on Witchduck Road | LIQUIDMETHOD

An urban night time plein air demo adventure on Witchduck Road to paint a construction excavator. You know, those construction cranes you find tearing up roads and buildings that look like a giant Tonka toy. In this video we stroll through an industrial park full of construction sites to find the perfect excavator to paint. We even managed to finish before security comes and we have to pack up and leave.
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A LIST with links to my gear below!
NOTE* I am not sponsored nor is this a paid endorsement. The gear I'm using has been chosen after years of trial and testing on my own during the many sessions painting outside.
Links to the gear I'm using:
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Dolica Proline Tripod:
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Brush Carrier:
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Belkin Reading Light:
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Brush Washer:
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Speedball Brayer 1.5"
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Color Shaper / Squeegee
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Razor Scraper
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Palette Knives: ( S61 & F51 )
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Gamblin Oil Colors:
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[@brentmiller3250]

This is the first video I’ve seen by you. Very nice, time to subscribe.😊

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you Brent!

[@martinshephard6317]

Looks great, really caught the mood of the bright street lights. I always enjoyed photographing railway station platforms at night, they have a very even but slightly spooky light, almost Hopper like. I’ve subscribed and look forward to the next one 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you Martin! I really appreciate it!

[@Kevin-k5b8p]

I admire your perseverance! Many years ago I attempted a night time painting session using nothing but a headlamp. In the morning, I discovered the painting came out a brown color.

[@Liquidmethod]

I have had the same results and it indeed is frustrating. I upgraded to a couple of belkin neutral book lights and then to one on Amazon that works well. I love the mood an orange glow gives a scene, but it is difficult to paint under without a strong neutral light. Another thing is I have a white based pallets that has help with mixing. Hope that helps!

[@svalbardsvalbard4231]

Unusual and difficult subject masterly done. You had a feeling for it. Super

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you so much!!

[@cassandraburton6132]

You are a brave man, Doug. You, however, have really pulled it off giving us an appreciation of what could be just an eyesore but not through your eyes. A really wonderful work of art. Difficult to believe that police and security could see you as any kind of threat. I think the environment looks more threatening than an artist giving us insight. Blessings from Aus. 🦋🇦🇺❤️

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you Cassandra, I’m glad you liked the painting! Unfortunately, construction sites are open targets for theft of materials and equipment. So, I don’t fault them with having security. For years, that site has been filled with excavators and scrapyards. It’s all gone now with parking garages and soon to be built condo high rises. Will have to find new places to paint with a little more industrial urban character.

[@jimmygarcia3068]

I dont think i could that 😮...if the cops saw me painting....probably would give me a ticket for a bad painting 🤔

[@Liquidmethod]

Good paintings are built by thousands of bad paintings!!! Take it one at a time!

[@paintingsbypintar]

one of the better nocturnes I've seen on YT

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you! I’m hoping to belt out a couple more soon!

[@wills9732]

This is a really cool painting. I was wondering if you are still using Day tripper easel? Looks pretty sweet, I think it is what I will go with.

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you! I still use it outdoors and indoors. It's my favorite easel by far!

[@lauracoccia8623]

Beautiful oils. Daring to paint at night, least you don't have to worry about crowds or traffic distractions

[@christinetempleton7657]

Bravo! I have long thought of going out at night to paint. Looks like the are some advantages these days. Definitely not as many people coming up to ask questions.

[@adib396]

That is a bloody good painting you did there. Well done.

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

[@Brianmaunder]

Brilliant work. Great video with some street smart tips and tricks which you won’t learn from an art class. Thanks heaps

[@Liquidmethod]

Thanks Brian! Glad you liked the clip. Art school leaves out a lot of useful info the kids would benefit from. Business and Marketing for starters....

[@scottydont7904]

I want to try nocturnals, I dont know why i have this fear of gangs at night or police. Being that its winter in upstate New York, I will start with painting in my truck and see how it goes. Thanks for the inspiration to try it.

[@Liquidmethod]

Thanks Scotty. There have definitely been times where the weather as been to windy that I have resorted to painting in my car. It is totally doable!

[@LA-rm9uk]

Awesome! I totally understand why you paint nocturnes.

[@christinelewis5765]

Excellent, I really enjoyed that. 👍

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you Christine!

[@wisconsinGreg]

It looks like it turned out great. I don't understand why you were asked to leave it looked like you were on a public sidewalk?

[@Liquidmethod]

Thanks Greg! This time it wasn't where we were, but my truck was parked in a school parking lot. He said he noticed us on the security cam. Guess it took him an hour finally go out and see what we were up to and tell us that my truck was in a restricted parking lot, even though there wasn't any signs that I saw driving in. The city has been funny about people on city property after dark since the pandemic. At least we finished!

[@daleshawn1910]

Fantastic painting

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Tat2TankT]

Nice bro thanks for sharing your art

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you, glad you dig it! Hoping to get more out soon!

[@sylviewheeler6237]

Beautiful painting !

[@Zeoytaccount]

I’m from a small town, but our local PD basically said we could give ‘em a call before we go out and paint and they’d assuage any concerned onlookers haha. Might be helpful!

[@Liquidmethod]

Small towns are always great and I've never had trouble painting in them. Even big cities like San Francisco never bother me. My home town can be challenging at times...

[@ronjohnson4566]

incredible effort. love the bob ross palette knife and your technique... time to get out and paint

[@Liquidmethod]

@ronjohnson4566 Thank you!

[@veronicagreen6180]

Awesome!, love ot

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pattywickson9046]

Great job. 👍

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you Patty!

[@jimmygarcia3068]

Awesome, I'm surprised the cops didn't stop by

[@Liquidmethod]

Thanks Jimmy! They have in the past, but I've been able to get my paintings done.

[@tammyhernandez3179]

Paint until they notice you ! Beautiful piece of art.😊

[@Liquidmethod]

I hope so!

[@marcianoschmitz3541]

Grande trabalho, ótima fluência e grande poder de síntese! Gostei muito!

[@Liquidmethod]

Sorry for the late reply! Thank you!

[@LouisPhilippeStLaurent]

This was great!! Super inspired to try it myself! =)

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you Louis-Philippe! I would definitely give it a shot, you'll have a blast.

[@johnhoffmanpaintings8512]

great job on the video.. nice team. nice job on the painting too by the way :-)

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you John, I really appreciate it!

[@loiseilers5058]

Awesome painting! 😊

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you Lois!

[@KendoLarks]

Really amazing work at night 👍

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@LearningPleinAir]

very unique approach and great painting

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you so much 😀

[@thomasdaley1201]

Nice painting and nice production Doug

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you Thomas. Glad you liked it!

[@purehermit1721]

nice artblog

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you!

[@joanholmes3382]

Good on you!

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you Joan!

[@drawingnomad]

nice work!👍

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you!!

[@mickyleachlover]

Really surprised at both your subject matter and what you were able to produce with the night scene. A very nice piece of work and I'm sure it has inspired others to give it a try. Interesting and informative and have subscribed to your channel and looking forward to looking at your other uploads. So good to watch. Many thanks for uploading.....

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you! Hope to get back to shooting more videos soon. I've been deep in some commissioned projects with tight deadlines, but once they are completed, I'll be back to painting!

[@ReikiMissouri]

Nice!

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you Reiki!

[@teresagrigsby-rose8761]

Awesome!!!!

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you Teresa!

[@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv]

FANTASTIC keep up the GOOD WORK that YOU do.:-)

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you very much!

[@Michelle-hg3sv]

Loved it!

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you Michelle!

[@petrovsergei]

+1 👍🤝

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you!

[@Susiachi]

Superb painting!

[@Liquidmethod]

Thank you so much 😀