PLEIN AIR oil painting SHADOWS

[@margaretsmilligan9393]

Your composition is so good, I also have had to reassess how I paint my shadows, much lighter. I love this painting, great video, once more , thank you

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Margaret!

[@AllThingsHouseplants]

Watching your videos, as well as Emma‘s has become part of my self-care routine lol. As an artist myself I love watching you paint, I learned so much because i usually only paint with acrylic

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I'm so glad! 😊🙏💛

[@susanl3136]

What is Emma's channel... I also like watching her as well but have never found the link. Technologically challenged.

[@AllThingsHouseplants]

@@susanl3136 if you just type Emma Chamberlain on the KZbin search, she will come right up 👍🏼👍🏼

[@susanl3136]

@@AllThingsHouseplants thank you!

[@AllThingsHouseplants]

@Max Lines I haven’t played with oil at all but I want to so bad! I’m nervous though👀

[@jessielied]

Love the sensation of temperature in this. I feel like I’m chilling in the shade and all I would have to do is step onto that sunny path and I would warm right up. Smart to push the yellow!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Jessica, glad you like!

[@dankennedy553]

By far one of the most helpful technical videos yet. Thank you so much. I think adding that slice of ocean was brilliant and really worked.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! Glad you found this helpful.

[@dennisscherber7382]

I especially like the complementary shift from purple to warm tones. An elegantly simple composition. Making the shadows interesting is so important. Thanks for the video.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Dennis!

[@SuperRickflick]

I liked the extra info on composition and shadows. Good treatment.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Rick!

[@bradad2026]

Just following up on advice you gave re shadows. At the moment I'm doing a painting that includes tree shadows cast onto very light grass and your help made the shadows 'sit' more comfortably in the landscape rather than being a clunky, dark shape.

[@nancykunik4370]

The information details are so helpful! ... I frequently paint scenes like this with scrub pines and my shadows have a dull flat look... I'll be watching this video just before I go out to paint so I have your ideas fresh in my mind ... This is the guidance that that I needed ... Thanks so much!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Transparency in the shadows helps keep them from looking dull and flat. Glad you found this helpful!

[@christianday6759]

Great painting. Much stronger and more interesting than the landscape. You saw something that wasn't there and made it sing. Good choice in reducing cypress to the right. Lovely ground texture in the shadow. You captured the sloping ground and rocks. Very sweet.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Christian!

[@sannefridolin]

That has such a beachy feel. Love what you did with the shadows

[@karendarton7251]

Really enjoyed this video. Loved your final outcome. Loved the red glow on the bottoms of the branches on the left side. You're doing a great job Michael. Thank You

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Karen!

[@kerrykonecny7677]

Thank you for showing your up front design and thinking on where things go in the painting!...very nice painting!...I like all that's going on in the shadows!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Kerry!

[@40bdg]

Thanks for addressing shadows! This is an area I tend to get too dark too, like you in your earlier days. Really helpful tips, and I like what you did with the compositional changes as well!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! Glad you found this helpful!

[@miriamtong8808]

A lot of learning packed in this video! I like how you mentioned about not always being able to find the “perfect scene”. Thanks Michael, there’s plenty to absorb from this one! Great painting 👍🏽

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Miriam!

[@oneloveForthebay]

Growing up in the Bay Area, I’ve been to half moon bay hundreds of times with family and friends… but after watching and being inspired by your vids, for the first time a couple days ago I finally went half moon bay all alone… solely to illustrate. It was a freeing experience, and I felt my reliance on others to do things I want completely diminish. *You have definitely also made me want to try paining again*. So thanks for living life, naturally reminding us to live ours.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Good for you! So glad you're finding my videos inspiring. 😊

[@ariahmyles]

yes yes yes.! isn't it funny how inspiring Michaels videos are?

[@augusteayral6739]

The purple makes the shadows sing 💜🖤

[@ariahmyles]

Such an alluring yet difficult composition! great job getting that feeling of light through the shade, NOT easy

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Ariah! Yes, gotta remember not to go too dark.

[@andrewrea2799]

Great painting as usual. I really liked the choices you made and your discussion on design and composition. I showed my daughter some Andrew Wyeth watercolors and she was blown away by how he turned simple subject matter into exciting paintings mostly through composition and design.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Andrew! Although I enjoy painting the occasional cityscape I actually prefer simple subject matter because of the flexibility it allows.

[@andrewrea2799]

@@chamberlainpaintings simple is sometimes the best. But at the same time good composition and design are critical for cityscapes to keep them coherent.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

@@andrewrea2799 Yes, for sure. Composition and design are at the top of the list regardless of the subject.

[@lesleybthedapperkiwi]

Good morning - another informative window into the art of Plein air painting. Thanks for your generosity in bringing us into your creative world Michael.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Lesley!

[@rawheadrex]

Lovely peaceful painting .

[@1Thedairy]

I just love the way you take a simple composition and turn it into something magical. You really create the atmosphere and by mixing just a few basic colours too. Wonderful and such a helpful commentary!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@bazzinator7477]

Very nice. Over the years I have notice that you seem to gravitate toward seascapes and I get that because of where you live BUT in my humble opinion your landscape paintings almost always look better to me...Thanks for sharing.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@marcloiselle1070]

Hi Mike , Marc in BC here , I'v been binge watching your videos this summer and I must say I find them very informative and helpful . My plein air painting has improved 70% and I find it so much more fun to be out painting now . I made a pochade box as per your instructions and it turned out great . Thank you for making these videos and your great positive attitude is infectious , Cheers Marc

[@Sophie-cs8fi]

Your videos are so relaxing💛

[@davidpaulgriffin]

I loved how your painting turned out. And I appreciate how you voice your thought process as you go along.

[@charlesa3374]

Excellent exercise! Thank you for mentioning the brush changes...big help!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Charles!

[@sophiefernelius6900]

Beautiful painting!!! Love your comments regarding shadows, I’ll be revisiting some of my paintings with shadows in them… I know exactly the spot you were, having painting not too far from there before😊

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Sophie! Let's paint there sometime!

[@davidboucher1851]

Thanks Michael...really great composition!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks David!

[@donnaallen5169]

I like the painting, love that you stretch outside your comfort zone - very inspiring! Your joy in painting was really evident, and holy cow your watercolors are looking amazing!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Donna!

[@krisharaart]

Thank you very very much for your teaching and holding the phone to record while you paint, showing the scene and your palette and what colors you're using while you paint. Your conundrums and problem solving are so helpful. And thank you for allowing us to support you through Patreon to take a deeper dive! Mahalo nui

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! Your Patreon support is much appreciated!

[@carlstoveland]

Really nice. Strong composition.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Carl!

[@fxdaly]

Lovely painting, Michael.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Frank!

[@Fatma-fs8yq]

You don't know how I become so happy when I see a video notification from you literally my SAFE PLACE

[@chamberlainpaintings]

😊🙏

[@mauracarta.]

Those shadows are gorgeous.

[@CedricWilliamsFineArt]

I love your color values from the shadows you created on the ground!! I also love the colors you chose to make the trail 👣 Excellent composition 🍻

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Cedric! 😊🙏

[@captainnolan5062]

This turned out quite nice.

[@yelenafurer541]

Very beautiful painting, love your colors! Shadows are so much alive.

[@accordiona]

Tremendous vitality in your paintings! You’re a wonderful teacher!

[@alvinray9080]

Great one Michael. I like the idea of the tree shadow taking a lead. I also like the stroke directions in the shadow. How about the whole thing is really nice.... Cheers!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Alvin!

[@peggy-lynnholland8392]

Really like your work and enjoy watching your process. Definitely makes me want to get out of the studio and paint plein air!

[@annesantarossa4546]

Love this one...learned a lot about creating a good composition from what you see in front of you

[@sharronboxenbaum7392]

Love the shadow colors. My only thought is each shape is almost identical in size

[@angelalewis4213]

Really nice composition

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Angela!

[@catherinebast4456]

Wonderful painting. I am so happy I found your channel.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@59jaguar]

Good one Michael. Colors worked out well for the shadows . I am wondering what time of the day were you painting? Sunday painting videos are always fun to watch. Thanks again

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Roger! I think I started around 10 am and painted for about 2 hours.

[@hayatehideki1]

Omg this one is so good! The composition feels really nice and I like the color work in the shadows on the ground. Magnificent, I love it! 😍 Got my portion of inspiration through this work, thank you!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@misterfrenk9942]

Really fantastic! I enjoyed to follow the process how the painting develops very much. I like the color palette and texture of the finished painting very much as well as your summary.🎯

[@xd-mn5vc]

recently I decided to spend the money to buy myself RAYMAR carrier, hopefully we both have a great plein air summer !

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I think we will 😊👍

[@mariamgogichaishvili5930]

love your paintings!❤

[@chamberlainpaintings]

😊

[@SuzWhat]

Standing in the shadows, looking into light Squinting for simple shapes; ideas to write Using artistic license keeps it spontaneous Shared technique and thoughts; totally generous Patreon supports this A1 channel Magic on a 12 x 16 panel 😁 What a wonderful spot you found among the cypress. The painting is beautiful. I love the colors. The way you make the light lead the eye is sensational. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love..Suz What ☮️💛

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Suz!! 😊✌️💛

[@ariahmyles]

the wordsmith strikes again! Hi Suz!

[@SuzWhat]

@@ariahmyles 🤭

[@beccagee5905]

Good stuff you're teaching here. The painting turned out amazing!

[@David-wy9jl]

Great painting and video Michael. For me, a landscape painting without good shadows and sun lit highlights becomes a bit flat looking and does not excite the eye.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks David!

[@bentorres2727]

Thanks for the wonderful video

[@theresaaaron299]

You’re doing a great job filming. Had no idea that you were holding the camera and filming.

[@wisconsinGreg]

I've watched you for a long time and I don't think I've ever seen you shade your canvas or board with an umbrella. My paintings are coming out dark looking when I get home and I think that's the problem? How do you keep your paintings so bright looking when painting outside in the full sunlight is there a trick to it?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I never paint with direct sunlight on my panel. I always turn the easel so that the panel is in the shade. Direct sunlight on your panel will usually result in a painting that is too dark and desaturated.

[@bradad2026]

Thanks for opening my eyes when looking at shadows. Your greens are so rich - especially on the right side bush. How do you achieve that?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I think I used phthalo blue to mix the green to the right. It's a helpful color when mixing saturated greens.

[@ukaszgaweda6213]

Another nice video! Just a quick question: are you adding more leyers in the studie afer the plein air session is over? If seems that the studio painting is more thick comparing to the plein air video.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! My plein air paintings are finished on site. Sometimes I'm unable to film some portions of the process. I try to talk about the work I've done off-camera when I show the final painting.

[@clevepage]

Great one Michael. The shadow as a design element is so on-point. I love the composition and execution. Do you think you'd have the inclination to paint into the shadows as much if you were painting from photos vs life?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Cleve! I almost never paint landscapes or seascapes from a photo. Photographs don't capture the subtle colors in the shadows and they're not inspiring to paint from.

[@hideentity1518]

You are special.

[@maxlines6048]

Good video

[@paulrhodes482]

Another amazing video! What style and size of brush do you use to sketch with in the beginning? Thanks for taking the time to make so many amazing videos I love your channel.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! I sketch with a #2 natural bristle flat. Utrecht 209

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

Wonderful!

[@robinaart72]

interesting subject - I heard that shadows are the complimentary colour to the thing they're shadowing - apparently..? Looking frwd to painting outside myself - easel in the post:)

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes, I talked about that in the video. The light was yellow and the shadows were purple.Those compliments create a feeling of light.

[@robinaart72]

@@chamberlainpaintings oops -must have missed that bit - was multitasking:) edit: yeah I did see that at the end actually - I was really thinking about the colour of the shadow - my Mum told me this - so like if an object was red, the shadow would be green...still not sure if this is right or not!:)

[@markparkey1218]

Good Morning Michael 😎

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Good morning Mark 😊

[@markparkey1218]

Yes, it is , clear weather here too : )

[@chamberlainpaintings]

@@markparkey1218 Oh nice! Overcast but warm here in the Bay Area 👍

[@markparkey1218]

Michael, you really put the “ kiss of life “ in the tree on the left, the rise in the foreground surface area there, , in it’s blueish hues , , really accent the purple over some dark , mid ground, yes the path sand reflection affects the shadow silhouette there, it’s also touching the branched edges to the tree on the right, also again the under branch illuminations from peering into trunk and foliage, the left tree’s upper shadowed feeling, touching blued water, lighter blue sky deeper within, the path a feeling of taking the viewer outwards. Still looking , imagery of / in the differing ground shadow(s) faceted myriad, beautiful painting. ❤️

[@debpiecora7679]

Do you finish up in your studio or on site?

[@lenamccubbin1068]

How do you clean up and carry a wet canvas home?

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

Nice painting, sir! Well, maybe I'm blind, but you know ... I can hear cool ocean sounds, but I can't see the ocean.... No matter what ... lol ... Btw. Bad compositions? From you? I've never seen one! Great job! Greetings from the EU! It's, actually, almost 1:30 a.m.! lol

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Olda! It was difficult to see the ocean because of the bushes and the mist!

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

@@chamberlainpaintings But sounds were nice! lol Cheers!

[@SuzWhat]

🎥 🍿

[@theresaaaron299]

Sorry, that was supposed to be “holding the camera while painting “.

[@marcosfonseca8735]

Gostei ,muito bom

[@angelalewis4213]

I am shocked to learn that yu are holding a camera; I need two hands to paint