Oil Painting - Plein Air on a windy beach in Cornwall

Plein air oil painting on a VERY windy Gwithian beach in Cornwall - I thought beforehand, it would be a great idea! It was also pretty cold, mind you - it is January in Cornwall with storms coming in regularly!
It was great fun though! Fortunately I had my daughter with me to do some filming on her phone and my son was looking after Basil. The beach was deserted other than the Gulls and Oystercatchers who we shared it with for the afternoon.
Painting this was very challenging in the strong gusting wind but I was happy with the result for a 15 - 20 minute alla prima oil painting. It was a great experience and good practice.
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[@jamiejorgensen5605]

"It's caught the moment quite well. What d'you think?" I think absolutely you've caught the moment superbly! Such beautiful light, and you've captured it so nicely!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you very much Jamie

[@anitajones7804]

Thanks for another inspirational painting Andrew, the whole thing is a joy, the sound of wind and waves, the seabirds calling and the beautiful wildness of of the scene. Your daughter is a real trouper filming in these conditions and Basil just enjoys himself wherever he is 😀

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you so much Anita We all had an afternoon to remember 😃

[@markbagallyart6135]

Smashing little sketch Andrew and your dedication is commendable👍 I’m interested in your palette. Is it glass or plastic taped to cardboard?

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you very much Mark. It is a glass palette that I had made to fit inside my easel box. I taped some cardboard to the underside so I couldn't see through it

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Nice one Andrew! Love the subtle colors and spontaneous paint application. Very inspiring!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you so much Michael - I appreciate your support

[@DIY-Investors]

Andrew… you brave the elements when most of us would snap a picture on our phones and head for the warmth of home (or the studio). The result is a masterpiece of gritty enthusiasm. Well done and thanks for sharing. P.S. You have a very supportive family… not forgetting Basil of course! 😊

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you very much - we all enjoy the outdoors although it can be an effort to drag my son away from his computer sometimes

[@johnhoffmanpaintings8512]

great painting especially in those conditions and that speed. You are very lucky to have great kids that will come out in that with you.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you John. We are lucky they both turned out to be good ones

[@keithallen8096]

Another great video Andrew especially under those conditions.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thanks Keith - Glad you enjoyed it

[@lynettesharp7728]

Hi! That was awesome. Felt like I was there. Enjoyed all the sounds and watching you paint in a windy frenzy :) The painting turned out beautiful. Thank you!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you very much Lynette

[@mikepetersen7319]

Boy! If it would've got even more stormy You could've just unscrewed the Tubes and hold them up against the Board😉🌪

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

I might try that next time 😀

[@nancykunik4370]

Hi Andrew ... Been having same type of weather across the pond here on cape cod ... I think challenging conditions can sometimes help in creating more spontaneous effects resulting interesting colors and brushwork , like the dashes for the waves added nice movement and the same for sky ... Moving quickly I t results in using your intuition and knowledge = a great stormy day painting!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you very much Nancy - it was a challenge but great fun all the same. Best wishes - Andrew

[@MrMjp58]

Painting outdoors appeals to me a lot, till I actually do it. The weather very quickly tells you who’s boss, passers-by seem to become agitated and one often feels like it’s not worth the effort. I admire those who brave it.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

It is great fun - most of the time! I used to always end up forgetting something important but since I had the French easel that doesn't happen. The weather doesn't bother me too much but annoying people can

[@Lissywitch]

Mad dogs & Englishmen 😄 Another cracker there Andy! Love Gwithian, lots of childhood memories held there.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Glad you enjoyed it Lissy - mad dogs are the best

[@lukekayart]

Trying weather but looks great! Really like the subtle colors and I really like the surface texture in your painting… perhaps from painting so quickly.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you so much Luke 😀 - I think the pace definitely helped with the brush marks and texture

[@lisakunish936]

O this is awesome! What great fun!!! I especially love these ones where Maddie is with you and you are all smiley and lit up like a Xmas tree. Beautiful painting as well and really inspiring to watch 😊 loved the rocks…you are livin’ the life!!! PS just read you had your son w you as well…lovely!!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thanks Lisa Louis was watching Basil and there is a clip of him towards the end. He shys away from the camera 📷

[@judithslawter372]

Great job depicting the rough elements! Beautiful painting.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you very much Judith

[@Munawirtum]

Wonderful place, day, and scenery. Do you use acrylic or oil? If oil, how fast does it dry? Do you transport the painted picture in the car?

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you 😊 I use oils and it takes a few days to dry. I transport the painting held in the French easel. Car or walking depending on where I am 😃

[@tonycrawford7742]

nuts, me like the warmth of a fire on days like that.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

I don't mind the cold - it is the rain I hate

[@albrechtandrea6179]

Hiya Andrew, the painting is smashing and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it, especially in the warmth of my cosy room. I hope none of you caught a cold.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you very much Andrea

[@rosemarymccarron3887]

Great work as usual Andrew ☘️

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you so much Rosemary

[@loriellison3723]

Very nice! Well done to everyone !

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you very much

[@bluetulleart]

I think ‘wonderful’. 😍

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you 😊

[@bobgoodnoe4583]

It’s amazing what you can do with just a small brush and pallet knife. Wonderful work, Andrew.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you very much Bob

[@PINOLASPALMAS]

Heroe of the wind 😅

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

I try my best 😅

[@glennsemmens3443]

Brilliant!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thanks Glenn

[@christopherwalpole8605]

You are the expert,but I'm surprised that you seem to always use a small size brush.Can you explain your logic please.all the best,Chris

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Hi Christopher I really don't know the answer to that. I just like the marks I can make with a small brush.

[@christopherwalpole8605]

Do you use a larger brush if painting a larger size of painting

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

@@christopherwalpole8605 yes I will then, but not too big

[@stukennedy195]

Love it! Even more impressive is convincing your kids to come and help. Mine would flat refuse, and laugh at me for being so obsessed with painting something that I’d stand in the freezing cold and gale force winds. I totally would though. My first plein air attempt ever was a 16x32” in -3 degrees. Gave up after 3.5 hours 😂

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thanks Stu. My daughter loves being out with me but my son is not so keen - especially in winter so that was an achievement 😃

[@deniseshaw3871]

Lovely work as usual Andrew..youre braver than me in this weather !!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thanks so much Denise 👍

[@raymond5008]

🥶

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Yes it was 😃

[@amandagleason8641]

It’s a beauty - lovely colours in the water and sky and lots of energy.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you Amanda

[@susantunbridge4612]

that''s so good lmao especially considering the elements. we're from the middle of the $^#* prairies so it's nice to see and hear the sea sounds. really refreshing to see such a fresh painting style where it's not overworked and laboured over, and the final result really works

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you very much - we are lucky to have the sea surrounding us

[@sergioavramos7867]

Admiro muito seus trabalhos, e ainda mais nas situações que passa para faze-los, debaixo de chuvas, ventanias, frios...

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you so much Sergio - I enjoy working in all weathers to see what is possible

[@Jigger2361]

...said Basil: "Woof woof woof wooooooof!" (Don't mention the war!)

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Love it 😊

[@SereneStudio]

Absolutely beautiful scenery and your painting captures it well! It's so inspirational to see you out braving the elements! :D Love all the expressive brushstrokes!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

thank you so much Keke

[@lindafitz9349]

Loved it! The colours in that sky! Beautiful.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Many thanks Linda

[@kvz9863]

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[@vehinhkhoitamgiac2889]

beautiful painting !

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you 😊

[@douglasacosta4989]

Hi Andrew, ein schönes kleines Bild, mit sehr eleganter Farbigkeit. Der kräftige und kühle Wind hält bestimmt die Sinne wach!! Viele Grüße Douglas

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Hi Douglas - thank you very much. The wind certainly makes you feel alive

[@JimReid-cb8lx]

Basil likes it.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

He loves the beach - no hills 😅