Painting a Summer Landscape with David Dunlop

Painting A Summer Landscape in Oil with David Dunlop. This program is an excerpt from Emmy award winning artist and teacher David Dunlop's live online landscape painting Workshops. In this program, David examines and diagrams several photographs that he uses as a photo reference for his painting, considering different compositional choices. David discusses his color palette selection and then paints a summer landscape painting while presenting different tips and techniques in his entertaining and inspiring style.
Oil Palette: Citron Lemon Yellow - Sennelier; French Primary Yellow - Charvin Extra Fine; Gamboge - Old Holland; French Ultramarine Blue Light Extra - Old Holland; Thalo Cyan Blue - Charvin Extra Fine; Sanguine Red or Brown - Charvin Extra Fine; Scheveningen Blue Light - Old Holland; and Titanium White - Charvin Extra Fine.
Painting Surface: Dibond Aluminum Composite
Visit daviddunlop.com for more information about our live streaming workshops and other DVDs, including our PBS Series Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop.

[@bobgoodnoe4583]

Brilliant, sir. Thank you for sharing this technique. 👍

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear bobgoodnoe4583 - Thank you for watching the program and for writing to us. We really appreciate it and love hearing from you! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@dianerose4469]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID!!!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Dianerose4469 - Thank you but it isn't yet my birthday. But I will keep your love birthday wishes - thank you! Kind regards, David

[@luigi5890]

Thanks David for the great video, we are greedy and need more. LOL.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Luigi! We appreciate your watching and writing to us! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@StephenMarkTurner]

This just came into my YT feed. Always nice to see new material from David.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Stephen! So lovey to know there are people out there! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@philomenacesta563]

Thank you so much. Love your process.

[@Mila_Komarova]

Wow❤❤❤

[@TheLeahsKitchen]

Enthralling - watching you paint and explain. Thank you.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear TheLeahsKitchen - Thank you so much for your lovely comments - we really appreciate them! Thank you! Warmly, David and Connie

[@LolaMarigold]

Another fabulous video. Thank you.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you so much, Lola! We love knowing that you have watched and enjoyed our videos! Thank you! Warmly, David and Connie

[@massimochiappina5833]

I like a lot the way you explain all steps using different brushes, your own fingers, paper towel, and so on... Then one can start to seen how light and darkness stay at their right places with beautiful balance.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you so much for watching and writing to us! I am happy that you enjoyed it. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@sadecjangeerkhan3128]

Dear David what's the point obscuring your explanation with

[@fcratin3216]

Thank you so much! You are just the BEST teacher ever - makes me want to return to Connecticut so I canbreathe in the same air! Amazing.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear @fcrtin - That is such a nice comment and I am so happy that you enjoyed the video! Good luck with your painting. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@dmjune1]

Great camera work and editing. And Rebecca is knowledgeable, too! I'm 62 y.o. 12 years ago, I began teaching myself to paint by watching and following along with Bob Ross demos. After awhile, I moved away from his methods; in fact, I felt like much of his brushwork was too simplistic and telling. Very large brushes, stippling, sgraffito for example. In doing so, after watching your video, I see I have been making my life more difficult. I'm not comparing your methods to Ross, but rather I now see the value in using the methods you have so deftly demonstrated, when and where I can. This painting is beautiful. It reminds me of John Constable's complex, twisted trees and underbrush of ordered and natural confusion. Thank you.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear jmjune1 - Thank you for watching the program and for writing to us. We really appreciate it! What a lovely comment about John Constable! I use different techniques with different paintings and I am happy that you enjoyed this! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@mykos21]

Hi! Please tell me what lamps you use in your studio? I know, regular lamps bleed colors and should not be used by artists. Thanks for the interesting workshops!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear mykos21 - That is a very complicated question. For painting, I primarily try to use have the natural daylight from my skylight and other north facing windows in the studio. For other circumstances, at night for example, I am using a combination of LED bulbs with different color temperatures. I try to take pictures of my paintings in shaded daylight in my studio, but I also have a set up of full spectrum LED lights to take pictures of my paintings when that is not possible. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@hugop1264]

Thank you David, there is a great lesson here that is worth gold, and you articulated it beautifully. Composition should not only be informed, but rooted in art history. All the mechanics aspects and abstract elements of the composition should resonate in harmony with a poetic element rooted in art history. Thank you for carrying the mantle of the artist and sharing your knowledge with a broader audience. I hope a can be a torch bearer for the art tradition as well.

[@pietmuller7893]

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[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, hugop1264 - We are happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! Your really kind and generous comments mean so much to us - and we love how your phrased them - very poetic! Kind regards, Connie and David

[@carolmueller5617]

It’s great to see you give and wonderful art demo. You’re joyful painting spirit is contagious. Thank you for sharing your thinking process and painting expertise with us!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Carol - How wonderful to hear from you! We are so happy that you enjoyed the program and thank you so much! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@arcuda2001]

david, i have recommended your channel to sooo many fellow artists !! you're just wonderful to watch, and to listen to .. your enthusiasm and joy is infectious 😬😬thank you so much , to you and to rebecca !! Norakag, here 👍

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Arcuda - We appreciate your comments so much - it is great to know that you re there! Thank you so much for watching! Kind regards, David, Connie and Rebecca

[@joemenzaart]

This is great 👍 🎉

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you for watching and writing to us, Joe! We are happy you enjoyed it! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@pleinaire8698]

WOW!!! a spectacular painting.!!! .THANK yoU!!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear pleinaire8698 - Thank you for watching the program and for writing to us. We love creating these programs and it means so much to hear from you - so thank you! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@lindamclean8809]

Thank you for such a wonderful informative video.......keep on keeping on 🥰🥰🥰

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Lindmclean8809 - Thank you for your lovely comments! We appreciate it so much! We do keep trying to add new programs because we love sharing these with you. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@alanbennett2855]

I enjoyed everything about this video. You inspire me to try new techniques and expand my painting horizons.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Wonderful! Thank you so much for watching and writing to us! I am happy that you enjoyed it. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@lisengel2498]

And I loved the softening of edges when the painting class was near the end and the vibrations rhythms of pale pink sky and the yellow grass 💛🩷

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, lisengel2498 - Thank you for watching with such concentration and writing to us. We are really happy that you enjoyed it! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@friedricengravy6646]

Mr. Dunlop, its so good to see u. Ive been a fan & a student for many years now. Thank u for the content & continued commitment to education. The best to u & urs. 🥳

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, friedricengravy6646 - It is so lovely to see you here again and thank you for your generous comments! We have so enjoyed creating these programs and it really means so much to us that you wrote to us. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@jsunnysis]

Wonderful and inspiring as usual, thank you!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you and thank you so much for watching and writing to us! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@adelinalienrexhaj5014]

Yes! a new video. Inspiring and amazing as usual. Love from Norway, Oslo

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear @adelinalienrexhaj5014 - We are happy that you enjoyed it! We really love hearing from our community of fellow artists and art lovers - and from Oslo! Thank you so much for watching and for writing. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@fedeabascal]

Beautiful painting and super inspiring lesson. I love how you create spaces and suggest ideas. Thank you so much for sharing

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you so much for watching and for writing! We appreciate it. Still love your dog! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@fedeabascal]

Thank you David and Connie, and thank you for loving Perry. I should update his picture, he is now 11 year old and has grown a white beard @@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt

[@oscarparedes5308]

Love the temperature and the eye magnet. Thank you for these beautiful journey of tonalism.

[@markeggerman8301]

Great 👍 you made a new video... I missed your TV show

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you Mark! We will be including more videos in the near future. Thank you for watching and writing. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@KarlEBrand]

MOST EXCELLENT!!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, KarlEBrand - Thank you so much - we are really happy that you watched it and enjoyed it! We have loved creating these programs and it is very meaningful that you took the time to write to us! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@dektold76]

Beautiful depth and contrast. I like the pallet for this work. The Lemon really lights it up. Summer afternoon. - Patrick

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you so much for watching and for your wonderful comment! We appreciate it! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@dryan3261]

Great lesson thank you! And thank you Rebecca?...... for giving us a sneaky peek at Davids studio haha. I feel so much better about my studio chaos.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you for watching and writing to us! We are happy you enjoyed it and we will let Rebecca know - that is funny! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@monicaagee2716]

Glad I found your channel. Watched you years ago on tv. Loved your show. Learned so much about the old masters. Thank you for you videos.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, monicaagee2716 - Thank you so much for your very kind comments - we really appreciate it. We loved creating our programs and sharing them with others. We decided to add them to our KZbin channel and have so enjoyed all of the new friends! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@francinedaime1784]

Bonsoir David, il y a un long moment que nous étions sans vos vidéos. Ici en France, nous avons Stuart Davies, connaissez-vous ? Il peint avec de large pinceaux et aussi des essuis tout, de grands paysages avec des ciels fantastiques. Merci pour cette vidéo, pour votre bonne humeur et votre joie. A bientôt.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Merci beaucoup pour vos adorables commentaires - nous aimons savoir que vous avez regardé et apprécié nos vidéos ! Merci! Attention, David et Connie

[@lylewyant3356]

It's good to see you again...

Une excellente démonstration de qualité, bravo à vous et une très bonne continuation.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Cher TJLProductionsTheretJeanLuc - Merci beaucoup d'avoir regardé notre programme et d'avoir écrit. Nous aimons avoir de vos nouvelles en France! Cordialement, David et Connie

[@acaccholi]

Great video! Thanks David!

[@JapanJimmy]

Thank you very much, all the best from Tokyo

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, JapanJI,,y - Thank you again for your lovely support! We really appreciate it and are happy that you enjoyed the program! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@constance9789]

Love it as always You never ceases to amazing me. Thank you for sharing once again for those of us who can’t afford to attend your classes, but love to listen and learn from you and so many other Artist through the years of history, that you bring recognition to also. God Bless you David

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you for watching and for writing, Constance! We are so happy that you enjoyed the program! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@specs1616]

I enjoyed that!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dearspec1616 - Thank you so much - we are really happy that you watched the program and then wrote to us. It really is meaningful to us. We really loved producing this program. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@myrawirtz5793]

Your art brain is a goldmine… I don’t know how I’ve not been introduced to your genius until today. Thank you for the generosity✨

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear myrawirtz5793 - I love that - an art brain! And we all have one and they are all different - how remarkable! Thank you for watching the program and for sending your lovely comments to us! We love creating these programs and it means so much to hear from you - so thank you! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@Nancy-tr5fi]

You are a great painter.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Nancy - Thank you for watching and I am so happy that you enjoyed the video! Good luck with your painting. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@CountItJoy140]

Brilliant!

[@sandracarroll6233]

Beautiful

[@homayounazarnoush5699]

This is an amazing demonstration from a great master artist. So impressive and informative. I learned a lot, thank you so much for sharing your experience and talent.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

We are so happy that you enjoyed the program and thank you so much for writing! We appreciate it. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@sonsoftheedelweiss72]

You are an amazing teacher and artist!

[@peterjones4385]

I just love your work, your knowledge of all things art, very inspiring. PS. Thank your wife for her work and I am sure her patience :)

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, peterjones - It is so lovely to see you here again and thank you for your generous comments! We have so enjoyed creating these programs and it really means so much to us that you wrote to us. I will definitely let Rebecca know about your kind comments - so true! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@lidanaude8022]

Love the real interaction but more your amazing technique. What a beautiful painting!

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, lidanaude8022 - Thank you for watching and writing. We are really happy that you enjoyed it! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@walterfahmy4907]

Excellent tutorial, thank you.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, walterfahmy - We are happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! It means so much to us to hear from you. All the best, Connie and David

[@lisengel2498]

The magic of painting is just so attractive - and you succed to share your both reflective and intuitive process and pure joy of the creative process - 🎶🧡💛💚💙🎵

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, lisengel2498 - Thank you for watching and writing. We are really happy that you enjoyed it! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@BrushworksbyMonte]

Thank you I first discovered you years ago on KZbin, I was hooked, loved your paintings and your discourse on Art History and you disappeared. Now today I found you again, delighted.Thank you so much for sharing your process with us I enjoyed it a lot. One of your many fans. 🤗🌹👍

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Monte! My producing partner Connie Simmons and I started producing two seasons of an Emmy award winning PBS series - Landscapes Through Time - and also creating online painting workshops, in addition, of course, to painting! We have decided to remaster some of our many programs and to include them in our KZbin channel to connect with our community of painters and art lovers. So thank you for watching and writing to us to let us know that you enjoyed it! It is very meaningful to us. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@BrushworksbyMonte]

@@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt ll Looking forward to more of your KZbin programing, how often will you be posting. I look forward to all of them. A great way to build your subscriber base which no doubt equate to more free content. If you had a Partron page I would subscribe without hesitation. These are hard times economically for many people like myself who are unable to participate on your workshops that are fee based. I am on a fixed income and 72 years old. You are worth every penny for the content you provide and has taken you many years of education and hard work to know the things you do. You are an excellent instructor

[@1sacoyle]

I have ventured into plein air painting recently and find your videos will make a huge difference in my work with acrylics.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, 1saycoyle - Thank you so much for your comment and thank you for watching! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, Connie

[@user-yg8mw5uv4j]

Amazing insights... Watching all your videos one by one.. cannot decide which one is the best.. your guidance is much appreciated... Much love and prayers for you n dear Robecca... Watching from Pakistan ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hello, @user-yg8mw5uv4j - Thank you for watching our programs and for writing to us! We love creating these programs and are so happy that you enjoyed them. We are delighted that you are watching from Pakistan! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David, Connie and Rebecca

[@kiritsi100]

Really glad to see another video from you David. Love your work! I'm curious to also try the aluminum from the hardware store.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Kiritsi100 - I appreciate your comments! The surface is great for painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@shazart1111]

Throughly enjoyed your dancing brush and in-depth wisdom of all things painterly, David...loved the way the painting just beautifully and organically grew, pool and all 🥰... Grateful to you all for this delightful production 💖😊👏

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear shazart1111 - We are so happy that you enjoyed the program - thank you so much for writing! It means so much to us. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@KAFRO12]

Eine interessante Technik, das Ergebnis wunderschön. Vielen Dank für Ihre Repräsentation.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Lieber KAFRO12 - Was für ein schöner Kommentar! Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Sendung angesehen und uns geschrieben haben. Wir wissen das wirklich zu schätzen! Herzliche Grüße, David und Connie

[@mona2242]

Thank you for an extremely informative lesson on composition. I had hardly any volume on my iPad, but I understood it to be very similar to the golden ratio. Please correct me if I’m wrong. And by the way, I absolutely must try your brush work .Just beautiful ! Do give us some more. Thx

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear Mona - What a lovely comment - we are so happy that you watched our program and wrote to us. Good luck with your painting. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@brendahicks4701]

As always these videos are so helpful and informative, thank you for continuing to post these for those that want to continue to learn the art of creating beauty p. S. You are my altimeter favorite artist and teacher

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear brendhicks4701 - Thank you for watching our programs and for writing. We love creating these programs and it means so much to hear from you - so thank you! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@pburress06]

I enjoy your videos. What is this "soy solve"?

[@joemenzaart]

I wondered this as well and my best guess is that it’s a solvent used for cleaning the brushes.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Soysolv is a bio-based solvent specifically formulated from soybean and other renewable resources that David uses to clean his brushes. soysolv.com He always wipes the solysolv off with his oil used for painting (linseed, walnut) before his applies the paint. David tries not to use toxic ingredients when he paints. Thanks for watching! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@StephenMarkTurner]

A couple of things I liked near the end of the video were where you mixed what seemed like a very subtle sky colour, only to see how much it popped when placed on the surface near the green, and contrasting the end of the brush sgraffito with adding a little white highlight.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, Stephen! It is amazing to see the effects of small changes. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@taosfamily]

Good morning. Thank you for the tutorials. is a blessing, no doubt. I love the idea of trying different panels and canvases. My question thou why aluminum and how long will it last. I've used different types of woods and canvas and never a metal, cedars been my favorite. THANK YOU.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear taosfamily - Thank you for your question and your kind comments, I paint on many different surfaces, from quadruple primed Belgian linen, paper, copper, single sheet aluminum, a composite sheet aluminium, like Dibond, comprising two 0.3 mm thick aluminium cover layers and a polyethylene or mineral core, and sometimes I paint over older paintings on all of these surfaces. It really depends upon my painting, and different surfaces give different effects. Some are harder surfaces and you can make different types of marks with your paint brushes, squeegees, paper towels, and other tools. I always experiment and learn from all of these paintings. Good luck with your painting! Thank you for writing. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@friedricengravy6646]

When I first started painting & studying, I assumed the texture was always created in the final strokes, but as u show here, thats absolutely not the case. Many marks come from underneath or from a combination of layers, lumps & swoops in shape from under while color & value tinted on the surface…..even a scumble on top of that to create atmosphere. All layers working together.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

dear friedricengravy6646 - Thank you so much for watching and writing to us. We loved your thoughtful comments about techniques and all layers working together. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@stephaniek2913]

I have watched a number of your videos this week and I'm super enthralled plus very interested in trying the aluminum, but I wonder about priming that surface. If you've addressed this in other videos, you could point me to it and I would happily search but I'm wondering why no gesso ground before the white paint by Golden? Does it ever have a tendency to flake or is it possible to scratch through to reveal the aluminum when handling or storing it after it's dry? Would you retain your method if using acrylics instead of oils? just wonder if you could speak to that topic a little bit somewhere. Thank you so much.

[@sushmasabnis6454]

I really enjoyed watching the demo. Will try for sure. Could I do the same technique on ampersand board rather than aluminium?

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, sushmasanmis - thank you so much for watching a writing to us - we appreciate it. Yes, you can use the same techniques on different surfaces. The results will be a little different because to the nature of the surface - but it is always great to experiment. We are delighted you enjoyed it. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@pleinaire8698]

Reminds me of the EDGAR PAYNE book on Landscape painting.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, pleinaire8698 - Thank you for watching our program and for writing to us. We appreciate your thoughts. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@lindamclean8809]

Can you please tell me how long they usually take to dry?...thank you. 🥰🥰🥰

[@adelinalienrexhaj5014]

Watching this again. Do you have a recommendation for top 5, books for art? Thank you

[@AR-mu4zq]

Wow

[@rhodevans6523]

Another excellent demo - thank you! I saw in another video that you don't use pure linseed oil as your medium but I was unable to catch what the other ingredient is (turpenine?). Could you clarify your 'recipe' for a good all-round medium? Thanks

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear rhodevan6523 - Thank you for your wonderful comment and your question! I use linseed oil and occasionally walnut oil as my medium. I do not use turpentine or other solvents as a medium because I try to keep my studio free of different chemicals. I may use Soysolv (soysolv.com) to clean my brushes. Thank you for writing. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@lisengel2498]

I was wondering if your canvas is stretched before you put it up for the painting process ? 💚😀

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear lisengel2498 - Thank you for your question and lovely to see you see again! This is painted on a composite sheet aluminium, like Dibond, comprising two 0.3 mm thick aluminium cover layers and a polyethylene or mineral core. Good luck with your painting! Thank you for writing. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@alexalt6234]

Hello! why do you paint on aluminum base? what is the advantage?

[@maria-doloresvazquez-abad4221]

I echo other comments; great to see this in my "subscription notifications (AKA bell)." Does the aluminum surface help with the brightness and luminosity? Loli

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, maria-doloresvazquez-abad4221 - Thank you for writing and for your question. The aluminum surface can add brightness and luminosity and it can also be covered so that the shine is not visible. You can use more translucent layers on the silver or gold surfaces and you will see a brightness and luminosity. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@salgaldenco]

Mr. David, how do you decide to paint on aluminum vs. linen vs. wood panel vs. store bought canvas.? Thank you.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Dear salgaldenco - Thank you for your question. I paint on many different surfaces, from quadruple primed Belgian linen, paper, copper, single sheet aluminum, a composite sheet aluminium in white, silver or gold, like Dibond, comprising two 0.3 mm thick aluminium cover layers and a polyethylene or mineral core, and, as you can see, I sometimes I paint over older paintings on all of these surfaces. It really depends upon my painting, and different surfaces give different effects. Some are harder surfaces and you can make different types of marks with your paint brushes, squeegees, paper towels, and other tools. I sometimes lightly sand the surface before I paint over the older painting. I always experiment and learn from all of these paintings. Good luck with your painting! Thank you for writing. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@mona2242]

David, just wondering as to why you chose the aluminum panel as opposed to a canvas? Thx 😊

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, Mona - Thank you for watching and for writing! David paints on many different surfaces and many times it of course depends upon the subject and also his interest! David paints and has painted on a variety of surfaces. a. He recently has been painting on enameled aluminum composite panels: white, silver and gold. They provide a very smooth surface that David has been enjoying. (From David: The faster and smoother the surface the greater the spectrum for possible touches and marks. It's why renaissance painters from Jan van Eyck to DaVinci preferred polished smooth surfaces. No preparation is required.) They are made and marketed as Dibond, CompBond, and AlumaBond and the suppliers will vary depending on where you live. You can also check with local sign painting companies and laminator companies to request materials as well. b. David also paints on and has painted on quadruple primed Belgian linen (Artfix L84U), portrait canvas (linen) pads, and smooth canvas pads. c. David also paints on acrylic varnished watercolor paper - the smoother the surface the better. He varnishes the watercolor paper, clayboards, gesso boards and inexpensive canvas pads, stretched canvases or other panels with Golden’s Polymer Gloss Varnish. The watercolor paper he uses is a 140 lb. hot press and Bristol Plate paper. Warm regards, David and Connie

[@mona2242]

⁠@@DavidDunlopSimmonsArtI can’t thank you enough for such your generous, detailed information. I will definitely try the aluminum panels as well as the acrylic on gesso. Bless you both!

[@TrudieTiger70]

What kind of brushes are you using. ? Sorry for so many questions.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hi, TrudieTiger70 - Thank you for watching and for writing! I buy them at any art supply store - they are usually watercolor wash brushes (1", 2" and 3") and then chip brushes from hardware stores as well, in all sizes. Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie

[@TrudieTiger70]

Are you painting w acrylic or oil? Thky

[@annsuraci]

No sound.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Hmm. I am sorry but there is sound. Perhaps you could check your setting again. So sorry. Kind regards, Connie and David

[@TrudieTiger70]

You lost me on the fast drawing 🥹

[@friedricengravy6646]

I dont intend to speak for him, but I assume the thumbnail drawing provides 2 opportunities. One, to really consider the large shapes with less detail…..this will test the strength of the composition or expose the lack of. Its still critiquing the idea 💡 Second, to consider & visualize any changes either to improve the composition or (like adding reflective water, widening a sky, raising or lowering the horizon line, etc) to improve the final image beyond composition. Both examined better on paper in place of the mental image. Done quick to avoid relying on detail & color to sweeten the deal so to speak. If it doesn’t work without, no sense pursuing as the added details will not fix the finished painting. Just hoping to help. 🎨✌🏻

[@TrudieTiger70]

@@friedricengravy6646 do you know the type of aluminum he uses? There are many kinds. I was looking online. But I have no idea the type or where it can be bought. Thank y

[@friedricengravy6646]

@@TrudieTiger70 No, I dont. Im sorry. U can probably find a few review videos on KZbin to explain the variety & how to pick which is best for u.

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

HI, TrudiTiger70 - I do try to do quick sketches before I begin a painting to explore some to the composition issues. I may start with a photograph but I will always change relationships and ideas. I don't really know what I will be trying to paint until I am in the process - and that still keeps changing as well! I am never trying to create an actual place or to copy a photo. Regarding the surface - I paint on many different surfaces, from quadruple primed Belgian linen, paper, copper, single sheet aluminum, on enameled aluminum composite panels (white, silver and gold). They are made and marketed as Dibond, CompBond, AlumaBond and the suppliers will vary depending on where you live. You can also check with local sign painting companies. You can call Laminators Inc. to request materials as well. (www.laminatorsinc.com/) Thank you for writing. Kind regards, David and Connie

[@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt]

Thank you, friedricengravy6646 - It is so nice of you to write to you fellow artists in this wonderful community that we are creating! Kind regards, David and Connie

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What a master! Thanh you!

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What a lovely comment, P-A-X! Thank you for watching the program and for writing to us. We really appreciate it! Kind regards, David and Connie