PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING by the SAN FRANCISCO BAY with my MOM

[@dayllily]

EMMAS. GRANDMA!!!!! I want to know HOW PROUD you both are of Emma!!

[@emrazum]

I love all the undeveloped/unfilled parts of the bay, would've been really cool to see this area in its natural state without all the industrial concrete. This one turned out pretty great, really like the warmth of the water

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@joycebutler3494]

Your location is very much like places I Plein Air paint in Michigan minus the mountains of course. I appreciate your discussion of composition decisions.

[@ms.caricostanzo7209]

loved this video! I agree--as someone just learning how to paint, I find that rather than abandoning a painting that doesn't seem to be "working," I can use it as a "first draft." Then with each subsequent draft I know how to avoid mistakes made on the earlier draft. Best way to learn. Great to see your mom out there with you sketching too!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I agree! That’s a great way learn!

[@sofjazayka3841]

I really love your loose style of painting that you do ❤️

[@1Thedairy]

That was lovely to see you hanging out with your mother and helping her with her sketch which I thought was rather good. I love how honest you are with your work as it’s helped me not to feel so precious and defensive about mine.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! I've learned to approach each painting as a learning experience. It makes the whole artistic journey a lot more fun and ultimately it makes you a better painter. I used to be focused on the end result, now I'm focused on the process. So much more enjoyable.

[@mindycarpenter8573]

Painting turned out incredible! And even better to be out there with your mum.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Mindy!

[@hopeforeman7601]

I really love that painting!!! & it was sweet to see your mom in this video! x

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Nicole, glad you liked the painting! I looked at it this morning and I like it too. Sometimes the struggle of the process can influence your judgement of the product. Often paintings look better the next day. 😊

[@davidgough3512]

The horizontal banding gives serenity and space but at the same time the mtn reversal, the cloud positioning and the foreground peninsula bit really clinched it in such a way that avoided monotony and as you pointed out, gives the eye an easy journey through the scene. The water - a "painter's friend" - puts life and light into it. I can't look at this piece without hearing the birds.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks David!

[@ThomMinnickArt]

Perfect timing for my morning coffee before i start work on a new piece!

[@accebny]

Really appreciate your comments on composition especially how you adjusted the shape of the background mountain so that the eye movement can flow better. Having just watched Plein Air Live last week, I appreciate even more your thought process on not painting exactly what we see. Your painting came out great and the warm glimmering water in the background and background mountain value work wonderfully.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! Experience has taught me the importance of composition. It's a difficult subject to teach. I'm trying to include some of the changes I make to a scene and explain my reasoning.

[@pleinaire8698]

I always love the wetlands shapes and paint them here at our Nevada bird sanctuary!! Great shadow tips for your talented mom!! your finished painting has some really good observational qualities..the intense brown is a beautiful color...I'm not sure about those 5 little discs of water..they are all the same...and maybe you should have stayed with the morning BLUE light in the foreground...also I would have made the distant mountains smaller..perspective.. YES!!Edgar Payne painted the same scene many times...I'm doing that now and have found it a HUGE help!! happy painting and happy trails to you, Michael.

[@daleshawn1910]

Love this Mother and Son adventure.

[@lorijohnson773]

Thank you for making these great videos. Also thank you for that comment at the end about painting the same scene multiple times. I've been hesitant to do that because it seems boring but your logic has encouraged me to give it a try.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I think it's like rereading a book. Often times you'll experience a deeper understanding of the subject matter. I'm convinced it's a good thing to do!

[@lorijohnson773]

@@chamberlainpaintings Agreed. Funny that I thought it would make the painting look more contrived but you say the rehearsals allow you to be more expressive. Interesting.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

@@lorijohnson773 What I've realized is, the first time with a new scene or subject you spend a lot of time experimenting and solving problems. This slows down the process and limits spontaneity. Once you know how to handle the subject, the spontaneity will return.

[@lorijohnson773]

@@chamberlainpaintings Great advice. Thanks. Love your work. I think I've watched all your videos.

[@sherrierichard2848]

How can you not love a man hanging out so well with his mom! I think the painting was a success. Great advice all through, about focusing on value and colors and the whole point of plein air-developing your observation skills!

[@rachl13]

i love these videos 🥺

[@_aninditadas]

Art is my favourite you're pictures are very realistic....❤️

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@LG777.mother]

Grandma Chamberlain!!! ♥️♥️♥️ Creativity genes 🧬 run strong 💪🏼 This was the perfect level of relaxation and motivation. Very nice! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@lynnmedich5552]

So look forward to your videos. You are such a natural teacher. And, we get to meet Mom too! She’s great and a lovely sketcher. My girlfriend and I brought 3 of our twenty something kids sketching/painting with us to The Garden of the Gods recently. They were so engrossed, even continued on their paintings when we got home. Together, in art! And thanks for the reply re: Marshall Point. You got it right about the scene. Looking back at the keeper’s house from the walkway.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Lynn! Family art outings are so fun. Glad you're enjoying my videos!

[@pauleddy4893]

Best Instructor

[@marevagodfrey7529]

OMG, Mike...my daughter gets Cosmo at home, even though she hasn't lived there for more than a decade and I look down and it's YOUR Emma on the cover. Congratulations! I did a double-take!.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Mareva! Yes, it’s been quite a year 😂👍

[@marevagodfrey7529]

@@chamberlainpaintings I can imagine! Hope the LA culture doesn't swallow her whole...it's lovely to see the 2 of you interact. She has your eyes! And L Vuitton must be trying to appeal to a younger buyer, but how many can afford that brand? That was interesting...Bob sent me a copy of the Allure cover. I love your "how to" videos...very helpful. I'm a big fan of your style, you just capture light so incredibly. Stay safe!

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

Great vlog! Your mom is into art as well. Cool!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@junkgirltoo5005]

I just listened to your Artful Painter podcast. That is why I have now subscribed to your channel. Thanks!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Welcome! Thanks for subscribing! 😊

[@luiscalvillo3725]

Lots of wonderful wisdom thank you for sharing!

[@shannonfitzgerald3658]

Really appreciated what you said about the painter who did 4 versions of his work before doing the quick, lively one. Goes to show that something can appear easy because of all the hard work in the preparation or experience. Love your videos!!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I haven't tried doing multiples of the same composition, but I will in the future! Monet did that with his haystacks, lily pads, and the cathedral paintings. So glad you're enjoying my videos!

[@MelinaEspinoza]

So so cute that your mom joined you on this painting adventure ☺️ Love how creative you both are. Her drawing skills are killer! 🤘💖 The painting came out so good! I love how that soft peach color is in the mountains and the bottom of the painting. Love the comp as well. Simple yet satisfying!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Melina! It was a fun little art day. I didn't show it, but I had a chair so I was able to sit down while I painted. We sat and did art for hours. A nice relaxing way to start the day! As for the peach color, I'm trying to have repeating color patterns throughout the painting to help with unity. Love that you noticed that! Looking forward to painting with you tomorrow! 😊

[@MelinaEspinoza]

@@chamberlainpaintings A chair is something I gotta invest in! What a great way to hang out and make art 😊 Im excited to hang out with you tomorrow! 🤓🎨

[@chamberlainpaintings]

@@MelinaEspinoza I'll let you know if I find a good one!

[@markparkey1218]

Michael - Great to see your Mother,, wonderful sketch that she has there, I Loved This Video ❤️

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Mark!

[@markparkey1218]

chamberlainpaintings - ( whispering respectfully , michael i would view any painting of yours that you would like, it would be a great honor and a great privilege, if there is any small way you can use anything, full or in part, that I have typed, it’s yours, it came from a painting you own, you have my blessing, , ).

[@livdaren7307]

Your mom is a cutie💗

[@oshicalz]

Good morning Mr.Chamberlain!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Good morning 😊

[@getcreativewithpoulomigosw3750]

I think alizarin crimson mixed with green is better. Thanks for all your videos and good to see the scene behind the videos and your mom for sure

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! I agree. I'm amazed at how often Alizarin is just what I'm looking for when mixing colors. I've noticed it in the color of the ocean, in the hills, the trees.... everywhere! 😂👍

[@martingimenez339]

Pat is very sweet, she always takes the time to see my posts and have a compliment.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes, she's very positive, friendly, and encouraging. It was fun hanging out and having an art day!

[@martingimenez339]

chamberlainpaintings The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Even on the artistic field you got the genes.

[@hannahvalentini2643]

I LOVE UR WATER

[@franceslazu1784]

Really good!!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Frances!

[@amymclean7842]

Love getting these notifications :)

[@hazelcoate9203]

yes still a great day out, even if you don't like the painting ! still a good day out

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I like the painting now that I’ve lived with it for a few days. Actually sold it today 😊👍

[@hazelcoate9203]

@@chamberlainpaintings well done

[@dalehallmark9174]

I think the only thing I don't care for in the painting is that the bright water near the mountain makes a straight line all the way across the canvas. The mountains are great, I will have to study that :-)

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes, that straight line bothers me too. If I want to have bright light on the distant water I may need to darken it a bit more towards the edges of the panel so the lines isn't one value all the way across. I could also add some irregularities to the marsh grass as well.

[@jatinderdevgun9093]

Excellent video...all your videos are great

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@frankpainter2203]

Great vid...a so called "failure" was still very informative. Love the alizarin crimson tip to mute the green. Hi mom!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Frank!

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

And you spent time with your Mom. I lived in Fremont for two years and that looks familiar to me. I don’t know what it is you don’t like about the piece, but I like it .. Tallahassee

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Barbara Joan. I actually like the piece now that I've lived with it for a few days. Often times the struggles of the process affect your perception of the product.

[@dylanperez6851]

La pintura es lo más bello que te pueda dar la vida... saludos maestro..

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Gracias Dylan!

[@artbykcappadona5166]

It’s funny how you said the little plein air groups are not very welcoming. I was struggling to try to find a friendly group around here where I live. They do seem persnickety and quite competitive. I have not enjoyed the two seasons that I’ve tried to paint with them. This season I’m on my own again. Would be great to just find one person who loves to paint and does it because it brings them joy not because they want to be better than someone else. BTW you are a natural teacher.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Kathy! There's way too much competition in the art community. People are missing the point. If I'm painting with someone and they do a great painting I'm excited for them, it inspires me! I suggest you find a motivates beginner to paint with. No ego, and they're usually so appreciative of any tips you can pass along.

[@frances3254]

You sharing your 'process' always good to hear, big thanks. Hi MOM I liked your drawing, could really see the figure's 'movement', so, Mr. Mike got his genes from you, neat! fran nm

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Fran! 😊💛

[@pheobiehoward3189]

Came here from Emma's channel, you really have a great daughter!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@pheobiehoward3189]

@@chamberlainpaintings Of course! :) Just stating the obvious :)

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

Hi Mom, I have these days often Mike but we just got to keep progressing and the masterspiece will come hey 🎨👍

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes, just keep going and have fun!

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

@@chamberlainpaintings Thats right Mike, Im sure without painting I dont know what I would have done without it in my life。 Happy painting Mike 🎨🙏

[@izabellap7850]

love your videos!! give great tips for my art subject love from australia 😊

[@chamberlainpaintings]

😊💛

[@jonron4729]

👍👍👍

[@jennifermedrano5977]

Very beautiful

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks 😊

[@markparkey1218]

0:38 “” little black kitten ( nice touch ) , standing just out from the structure, where the shadowed grass meets the sunlit grass , just to right of center mid-ground, looking towards the house nestled in the trees, a hue of red faintly accents , Michael , there is a black garment ( far left , in, upon the last tree, something is “” carried “” , upon the right forearm , “” it’s black length , connects autumn hue season bright color, I think there is beauty and more interesting imagery in this painting, 👀

[@jennifermedrano5977]

Can you do a self portrait in one of your upcoming videos?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

scary, but I'll try to make it happen 😂

[@chamberlainpaintings]

@@journeymantraveller3338 and the eyebrows 😂

[@BrendansReasons]

3:40 I agree, however, your sky could have been lighter imo

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I wasn't able to go any lighter on the sky and still have the cloud visible. Also, if you go too light you lose color.

[@Jigger2361]

...so nice to see mum and son out and about! gorgeous painting! is there a way to make a one time donation? I have tried patreon in the past and just not a fan...

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! I've had people make one time donations using PayPal via my email address: [e-mail]. Thank you! 😊 🙏

[@bartcharlow9807]

Michael, try us at Burlingame Plein Air Painters on meetup.com We go out around the Peninsula mostly every couple of weeks and we ARE welcoming!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Good to know! Ok I'll come join you sometime! 😊

[@StefGrankova]

What camera do you use? ❤️😍 it’s great!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Canon G7X mark ii

[@StefGrankova]

chamberlainpaintings thank you 💕

[@sonomawinetourdrivers3895]

Alizerine Crimson....is magic in a tube!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Agreed! 😊🌟

[@electricboogaloo5476]

when did you actually start painting?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I started in 2003

[@baderboss9237]

Can I like me comment?!?!