PLEIN AIR oil painting STEP BY STEP process

My Patreon page: / chamberlainpaintings to help support this channel.
My Instagram: / chamberlainpaintings or @chamberlainpaintings
My Email: [e-mail]
Thanks!

[@marymckenna3809]

There is something about this man that makes me happy are relaxed

[@chamberlainpaintings]

😊💛

[@carolinewooddell85]

he is the new bob ross!! I just rewatch all of these videos on a daily basis!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

😊

[@morrisjensen3172]

Hardly a compliment!

[@ArtistYellow]

I think he better than Bob Ross at painting.

[@jimreid9674]

Bob Ross does better Happy Fluffy Clouds.

[@paperlemonspaints]

Thank you Michael for all of your suggestions. I’m a newbie with oils. I’ve only painted with watercolors and acrylics. I bought some small panels, a set of brushes, an assortment of paints with 12 colors to be exact…but they are the small tubes, and beginner level too. And I didn’t forget the odorless mineral spirits! I’ve watched a few of your videos, and I’m excited to start this journey. You said recently, “paint shapes, not things”…I will follow that advice! Take care, Loraine

[@abbyadams1386]

This is such a fun hobby

[@mayafunk8457]

I’ve never heard someone talk so detailed about painting. I love it, I literally learned things I never knew I needed to know HAHA I love your painting technique

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

Wow, I wish my schooldays art teacher had taught in this way. Never mind, subscribed & making up for lost time. 👍

[@chamberlainpaintings]

😊🙏👍

[@LeeAnnM]

Stay healthy...this “social isolation” doesn’t really change a lot for me but shopping is challenging...people are hoarding items here so you have to take leftovers! Love the purple tones in this painting!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

The ultramarine and alizarin make the perfect purple. Not too strong, just right. 😊

[@Hannah-ge3yo]

I just discover your channel and I love it! Your work is so beautiful!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! 😊

[@rae7745]

why do I vibe with this

[@lindagerwig7200]

Thanks for taking us out to Pacifica. I really enjoy watching your tutorials and how you set up the composition. I’m using some of my videos from around the bay to do my own “Plein air”. Recently, I’ve been focused on city scenes, like the favorite eating spots, Tony’s in north beach, and the little corner stores. Now that I have time......I’m working up the nerve to try a new style and composition.

[@kelzu8280]

I binged watched you today I love everything about this video and you

[@chamberlainpaintings]

😊💛

[@noawesseling8865]

You still blow my mind every time you paint it just looks so good en the Colors also look really good on the canvas.

[@sherrierichard2848]

Wow, no wind! Were you lucky! Thanks for emphasizing composition and values-it never hurts to be reminded!! Can you let us know the places you paint your seascapes, this one in particular and the one you and Melina were working at on that really gray day? Thanks for sharing your work with us all!

[@joycebutler3494]

I so appreciate that you are still posting your wonderful painting videos under these stressful circumstances. We are social distancing here in Northern Michigan, studio painting, hiking and looking forward to more Spring like temps on the way. More than ever I needed that calming ending. Stay safe and virus free. Thanks so much.❤️

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Joyce! I plan to post as much as possible. We've got rain coming so I'll probably be doing some studio work myself. Stay safe and healthy!

[@lalat7260]

Thank you for another wonderful video. Besides being a gifted painter you are a good teacher! I have painted a lot more this past week and feel I am finally making some progress ! Your beach scenes are so good for the soul ! Thanks again and stay well!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Lauretta!

[@caroledavies5201]

Thanks so much for sharing You are so kind and generous and your expertise has helped me a lot thank you from (Australia)

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Carole!

[@Crestncrowns]

I am glad I found your platform!!! I think I’ll go out tomorrow.. you inspire so much in me! Thank you ❤

[@michaeltollen588]

Thanks for reviewing your basic steps! Often you finish your paintings off camera. Could you maybe do a plein air painting, then tape the last touches you add as well. Thanks! Love your work and seeing the brush strokes on the finished painting.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes, I’ve filmed some of that process on some of my recent videos.

[@thebongolian]

I first thought - nooo not that beach again! But you find a way to make it fresh and interesting. I hope you do another how-to with a fresh battery. The part of the process where you finish with a patchwork brushstrokes is what I look forward to seeing.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I'll try to include the final brushwork next time!

[@fbpliegorrivero8869]

Thanks for explaining your approach and reasoning to this landscape painting.

[@kathleengraham681]

I absolutely LOVE your art work, seriously some of my favorite pieces!!! I just started to pick up oil painting during the quarantine, and watched most of your videos to get some beginner's tips! I did have a Q, how do you keep your light colors bright/light when applying it to the canvas/not mixing with the darker colors underneath? Thanks!!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Kathleen! Great question for the Q&A.

[@jeffreycelebre4887]

Michael, I have become a big fan. I appreciate how you break down the steps of your work. Truly admire your loose but expressive brush work. On this video, you began to show us exactly how you mixed paint for the sky and the earlier rock forms as well as the first ocean values. But then you rushed through the rest and did not demonstrate the mixes for the finished product. That was a mystery. As one of my instructors told me: 75 percent of painting is mixing the correct values for the hues chosen. Please try show us more of your mixing magic.

[@mackenziemur425]

i literally love ur videos! they are so calming!

[@leighvii]

Thank you sir! This was a beautiful watch 😍

[@mona2242]

Been painting semi- abstract for the past 15 yrs, now trying to work in Impressionism . I’m having trouble with values . Is there a video or two of yours which you would recommend ? Just subscribed !

[@Playitagaindian]

That lake-likeness of the ocean is most bizarre! 🤔😲Love your videos. ❤️

[@nainasingh483]

i just discovered your channel, and i'm wondering why i found it so late!! this is so relaxing and you are extremely talented. keep going!!!

[@pelinolsen7821]

Hey i'm watching you in Turkey! Thank you i loved you paint, inspired 😊

[@chamberlainpaintings]

😊👍

[@davidgueirosjr]

Thanks for showing how you mix the paints!

[@Hikewyoming]

You are an inspiration sir

[@Paige64388]

I love your detailed explanations i was wondering why my paintings never look as realistic and this really helped :))

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Glad it helped! 😊

[@MetaMessiah]

You find some of the most gorgeous shores to paint 🎨 and to visit!

[@frances3254]

What a beautiful spot!!! Hoping the world settles a bit by july for my trip to ca to paint. It'll be 'whatever'. Stay healthy!!!! love your loose brushwork. nm fran

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Fran!

[@piperrussell6478]

I love your videos! So down to earth - genuine, and useful information with gorgeous scenery!

[@sandy411]

It was great of you to take us outside in this video, Michael. We need it. Thank you. This might be a good time for you to do a studio demo, a complete one, with no fast forwarding and triple-speed brushwork. Just the real thing. If you want to. Many of us would love to watch that. I think. Stay safe!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I need to get high speed internet! It takes forever to post even a 20 minute video. Soon!

[@sandy411]

​@@chamberlainpaintings Yes, you do, especially as a premier KZbinr. Go for it!

[@denamullen340]

🙏♥️. I could never. But I’d settle to just see something like that in real life.

[@l.garcia3344]

I’m watching bc I had not watched you tube for entertainment purposes almost at all... but I just watched Emma! We are so proud of her aren’t we! Lol. Anyways now I’m here. BC it’s a time for family and I feel the Chamberlains are family!!! 🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽 Be safe! Keep up the artwork! We need it! It’s calming! Those waves OMG 🌊🤗🙌🏼. PEACE ✌🏼

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! 😊💛

[@laurabarrow6340]

Thank you for your videos - they are a pleasure to watch and they are helping me stay motivated to paint in the studio, and outside when our central Texas weather improves. Here's the request/question: I'd like to hear more about your evaluation of mediums. You've used Liquin for most of the posts I've seen, and I love the look of your paintings. And you've tried Gamblin's gel medium. What do you like/dislike about these? And please say more about your move towards thicker paint application, if that's what you're doing. Thank you!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks for the suggestion! Will do!

[@finndart596]

Have you ever tried using different mediums like acrylic or gouache for your plein air paintings?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! Great question for the next Q&A.

[@chocsundae4425]

Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing. Im new to plein air painting and composition is a challenge for me.

[@shirleyewer7205]

My husband made me a brush holder just like that, 35 years ago. Enjoy your videos.

[@martingimenez339]

Nice work, didn't know you get to go out in quarantine, here is forbidden but I thankfully live in a condo complex (closed gates) with a big park so I can get out to walk and enjoy the sun and my appartment faces the park also so I don't feel so confined. Question for your Q&A: I don't use liquin so I want to know how fast does it take for liquin to dry before you can safely add another layer. Thx! Take care Mike!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I think it will be forbidden here soon. I’m going to do a whole video on using Liquin. Hope you are well!

[@martingimenez339]

chamberlainpaintings Thanks Mike Im well so far and I hope I'll stay that way...going to the grocery store is nerve wrecking to tell you the truth. This is highly contagious if you don't have contact with anyone is ok otherwise I suggest you stay home for good for the moment.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

@@martingimenez339 Glad to hear you're doing well. I've got food for another week but I'm going to need to shop soon. I may shop online and have it delivered. I'm nervous about going to the store as well.

[@artbykcappadona5166]

I like the way it came out. Nice seeing your close up rocks, reflections, and colors.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Kathy, glad you like!

[@mbhart]

Hi Michael, Do you ever see plein air painters painting while seated? I’m wondering if my back would hurt from standing and leaning over the pallet. If so are there any seated setups you would suggest? Thx

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Sitting can be good! I don’t have any recommendations. Still trying to figure it out myself

[@daveart48202]

Question from a new viewer - I've searched for an answer to this with no success...maybe because it's a silly question to someone with your experience, but I'll ask it anyway. When the support or painting surface is white do so many artists use a palette that's brown or wood color? It seems to me you'd want to see how the mixed colors will look on the white surface. Great videos, instructional and done very personably. Thank you, Sir.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

A white palette outdoors would be blinding.

[@daveart48202]

@@chamberlainpaintingsThank you for the quick response. So, I guess one becomes accustomed to mixing colors on a toned palette over time? Do you use a white one indoors? In pictures of the masters at work in their studios, more often than not, they using brown (or the natural wood color). So for you, the only reason is because the brilliance of white would overpower the color-mixing process. I've been painting and illustrating for 50+ years, but very recently have gotten really intrigued by plein air and impressionist painting. Again, thank you for the response. It's fun and inspiring watching you work.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

What I like about a wood palette is that it’s about mid value. Mine is gray from years of painting. So it’s a mid value, neutral color palette, which is helpful when mixing colors indoors and outdoors 😊👍

[@daveart48202]

@@chamberlainpaintings Yes, I notice the gray palette, intentional or not. Makes sense, a neutral color. We're on the same page. Thank you for the input, your expertise and the enjoyable videos...and I'm going to order some of that bagged coffee.

[@jimreid9674]

The stark white palette makes the values more difficult to judge. Toning your canvas/panel slightly as well makes it less intimidating to start. Experiment to find out what works best. Everyone is different.

[@TrudieTiger70]

You are a great painter and excellent teacher. Thanknyou. Are you using a COULTER EASEL.

[@lisazhong6139]

i love this painting!!

Great sharing. So beautiful

[@helenboucher357]

I LOVE the easel you have and your painting set up seems ideal. Is it one you created yourself or is there somewhere I can purchase one? I enjoyed the tutorial and look forward to seeing more.

[@korenanygard6957]

Thank you for the video ! It looks beautiful! I love the colors and brush strokes. I am starting Plein Air painting so far I am going slow hope to become faster... I am working on a piece right now that has a cliff similar to your rocks.The dashes on your sketch on the rocks where those like guidelines for your colors? I only ask because I am working on a similar piece and I tried sketching out the rock on the canvas and I guess I added too many details for my sketch and it became confusing. Do you have any suggestions on painting rocks ? How to sketch it out ? Thank you Korena

[@piperrussell6478]

I forgot my question! How do you seal or protect the finished painting and how long does it take to dry or cure?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Good one for Q&A!

[@tildavanwell6603]

Your videos are very inspiring and give me some eye openers. Thank you! I am more a fine art portret painter but feel the desire to paint much loser. I have the desire to paint outside with oils but I have a hesitation to overcome!! I do plein air painting sometimes with watercolor but that is not the same. You don't need much and you can paint more in a sneaky way 😎. I know I just have to deal with the things that holding me back. I am a little bit jealous of the seascapes where you live. I love the sea very much but in the Netherlands the seascape is flat, even boring, But....every landscape has his own beauty and maybe you have just to search for the thing to make it an interesting painting. (English is not my native language.. )

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Tilda! Have you heard of the Dutch painter Roos Schuring? She paints plein air seascapes in the Netherlands. I think she has videos on KZbin. I agree there is beauty everywhere but sometimes it takes a little searching.

[@tildavanwell6603]

Yes! Find her on youtube and "no" I did not know her work, but now I do.. thanks!

[@simplyalex7226]

This was so calming and pleasing to watch

[@Kervalen1]

Thank you for sharing the video! When the light starts changing, do you try to continue to complete the painting with the original lighting or do you adjust your painting to reflect the newer values and colors as they appear?

[@baileygrant8020]

Any tips for painting with acrylics? I'm a new painter so I use acrylics because they're usually cheaper. Is there any way to make acrylics a thicker consistency?

[@christophermiller5881]

I really like the color on that one. How often do you plein air paint vs paint in the studio? Like do you do the majority of you painting in the studio?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Great Q&A question. Stay tuned!

[@rianarhyne]

Giving me Bob Ross vibes 🎨🌟

[@dannysart3990]

A nice day with a nice painting.

[@elenaborowski2520]

Very helpful technique for a newby to plein air. Thanks very much.

[@lewisartuk]

Love your videos. I have just started plein air painting with oils and have made a few videos on my channel. You have inspired me to keep going thank you.

[@maryam5861]

How would you recommend building technical skill and style? Do you think I should consider taking courses? Or should I practice from photos and life at home? Thank you! :)

[@maryam5861]

@@arachosiathank you so much!

[@CedricWilliamsFineArt]

I must get an upgrade on easels

[@eatmyass222]

Your art is really beautiful

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks 😊

[@jerryseaton5239]

Well done . Informative video also Nice painting

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@131dyana]

Thank you very much.

[@paulbutterworthbillericay]

How do you carry the finished board without it making contact with the container, and I read that Van Gogh & Edward Turner would paint in storms on beach locations, sand would embed in the oil, do you ever paint in stormy conditions

[@jenniferehalt3273]

Good to see you and thanks for the video. One question I have about medium. When I use some (liquin or gamblin solvent free gel) I notice that those areas have a different sheen than the areas painted with no medium and it really annoys me. It dries with a much more glossy finish. Have you had the same issue and do you do anything to fix it? Thanks and take care.

[@catincamunteanu8]

the vibess, this inspiers me sm

[@chloepoudrier9309]

For Q&A: Do you go out and paint everyday? Regardless if you do or don't daily, that's a good way to spend life 😍

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! Great question for the next Q&A.

[@felixmakesart]

Do you like comic books? What do you think a comic artist could take away from your paintings and what would you like to see more in comic art, as a landscape painter yourself?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! Great question for the next Q&A.

[@luiscalvillo3725]

Question. How do you just always have a ton of paint on your palette? Doesn’t it dry up?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I paint everyday so I just keep adding more paint. Sometimes I scrape off all the old paint. Maybe once a month 😊👍

[@birdypaints]

What is the ideal time of the day for plein air painting?

[@rafaelpedrarroyo9123]

What colors do you have on your palette? What do you use? Thank you.

[@starogre]

How much do you wipe with paper towels? I struggle to clean my brush off when switching colors. It looks like you use different brushes for different colors??

[@Tat2TankT]

What kind of liquin do I get ? I got paints Winsor n newton griffin alkyds oils all I have is the paint n brushes need to no what else thanks for sharing bro 😎

[@alec6732]

Do you keep brushes dedicated to specific values throughout the painting or are you just continually washing with oms and wiping them off?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

great question for Q&A!

[@heejinscementbrownies1385]

hi so i just clicked on your channel because emma has it featured on her channel's page but woah youre actually really good haha !! new sub

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Welcome!

[@AK00777]

Another great vid, thanks! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@yvonaj3493]

How do you stay productive when stuck on a painting that has been taking ages?

[@lisecardinal3879]

WoW Thank you for sharing 👍

[@niladriroy7406]

Sir what is name of the box which you locked with the easle and use that as a table ..

[@jacquiewrightson2884]

Hi thanks what kind of easel are you using?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

It’s a homemade easel. I have a video called how to make a palette box

[@JamieMcgee518]

You have some "Big Waves Crashing" paintings, where the sun shines through the top part of the wave creating a beautiful, translucent green... What colors do you mix , for that color ?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Usually some mix of phthalo blue and Cad yellow lemon. My friend Ariah uses cobalt teal which looks nice. Good question for Q&A!

[@dimazzio]

Хорошо, что в России ещё жива наша нормальная школа живописи)

[@yasssummiii7611]

How many hours you usually spend while painting outside?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

2-3 😊

[@j.walker6845]

Thanks for the video, two questions: How long is an average session for you? And do you sometimes return on location and do multiple sessions for one painting?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Average session is about 2 hours. I’ve never returned and worked multiple sessions on a single painting. I try to finish a painting in one session and do minimal touch ups later, in the studio

[@frankpainter2203]

Thanks for doing this. Do you save leftover paint from your palette? If so, how do you save it? Thanks

[@coisasdasil7565]

Bom trabalho jovem

[@deniseshaw3871]

I have Acrylics and Water Soluble Oils..what would you recomend I use for Plein Air?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Whichever dries slower 😊👍

[@deniseshaw3871]

@@chamberlainpaintings maybe the oils then ???

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I’ve never tried either so I have no idea. Probably the oils?

[@SereneSoakingSounds]

God is good, Look at all he has made for us. Lovely painting. God bless you and everyone who sees this. 🕊️💖✝️

[@veronicagreen6180]

Hello!, question, how do you finish the sides of the panel, do you painted black or with colors that is used in the paint ?. Thank you..and take care..

[@veronicagreen6180]

I meant same colors that is used in the paint..

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Great Q&A question. Thanks, you take care as well!

[@lilamesches367]

i love u omg

[@zg19971]

How long does it normally take to make a painting like this?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

2 hours

[@Jamesfoleyjr]

Rockaway Beach Pacifica play there as a boy

[@laszlodaroczy4335]

very super, the departure, a little change in the weather is over the picture unfortunately

[@marinisailo8786]

Wow how can

[@aurelianstefanescu6408]

superb.

[@wiawack]

Ur amazing. How could I purchase a painting of yours????

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! What sort of subject matter/size are you interested in? Email me at [e-mail] and I’ll email you some images of what’s available 😊

[@Abcd123...__--]

aprendi mas de como hacer una pintura al natural, entendi lo que decias en ingles jajaj

[@ralphhancock7449]

With such placid water, you could turn that into a lake scene. How come you are out and about? Thought you'd be in lockdown territory.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I'm in stay at home territory, but people are allowed out for exercise, food, gas, etc.

[@ralphhancock7449]

@@chamberlainpaintings Perfect. Fewer people around, so you can work ininterrupted.