Plein Air Painting in our London Neighborhood + Painting Analysis

Lindsey's website www.lindseykustusch.com
Lindsey’s Instagram - / lkustusch
Nate’s Instagram - / n8drss
Nate's website www.naterossart.com
Original music by Patrick Ross aka PattyMalarkey
In this latest painting adventure, Nate and I chase the last of the light in our London neighborhood on a warm summer evening. We only had about 45 minutes before the sun went down, so it was an exercise in efficiency and prioritizing to capture the gesture of the evening.
We worked small and focused mainly on color, value and overall vibe, rather than complicated architecture. This is always the most challenging time of day to paint, as the light moves so quickly, so it’s important to try and go in with a game plan and keep it simple. Plein air painting is definitely more than the painting you bring home, it’s the experience. So like every adventure, we always try to have fun and make the most of it. We hope you enjoy!

[@paintcoach]

Keep making videos! You two have so much value to share!

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks man! Nate here. I really appreciate the kind words. We have fun making these vids and plan to do much more!

[@jls191]

Hey, we need more VIDEOS!!!!

[@markwalker3957]

Thanks for once again allowing us into your world, I get inspired and motivated by your videos to get out and paint more. Please keep them coming.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Hey Mark! Glad we can provide some painting motivation! More paintings vids are in the works so stat tuned and keep painting

[@peterfrost5475]

I think both paintings have captured that late afternoon light. A pleasure to watch such nice people painting and enjoying the whole plein air experience.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks Peter! It really was a pleasure to be out there painting and chatting with the nice folks passing by.

[@Natalia-hh8nl]

Beautiful talented artists, thanks for sharing your artist life. Your artworks are truly amazing

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks so much!!

[@stephenwilliamson8364]

So glad I found your channel! Look forward to more videos y’all produce!

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks Stephen!

[@phillipstroll7385]

Wow, anyone anywhere can make a fortune on KZbin. Good for you. Not everyone can make money off garbage. You two do. That's very impressive. I like it

[@hedgehogj]

Thanks for your videos. Please share more. It’s great fun to watch and hear from both of you.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks Jay!

[@sunboysmalaysia]

They can paint at any spot in this world! love it

[@paulahaynes6131]

So fun to see you both in action. Love the looseness of Lindsay’s Oil in this one. Would love to watch more of the process in Nate’s gauche painting. I have not used gauche at all yet and wonder how closely it matches up with Flashe paint. Flashe drys so fast but of course does not reconstitute when wet but it’s appearance looks a lot like gauche. Love watching both of you painting.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks Paula! I haven’t heard of Flashe paint but I will check it out!

[@tracyhickman1359]

Wish you did a video every day! Love watching your painting processes and thankful we get to come along for the ride…🎨👏🎨

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks we are glad you like the vids and promise to make more!

[@artbykcappadona5166]

Both paintings came fantastic. White is so difficult Lindsey but you pulled it off. Nate the implied detail is so intriguing.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks so much!

[@allandavies7112]

Another great video. You guys are truly wonderful to watch and listen to. So glad you continue to paint our English architecture. You are one of America’s greatest exports. Our gain is their loss.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks again Allen! That is so kind of you to say! We both love it out here and have enjoyed the challenges of painting the architecture.

[@hairdebi]

I really miss your videos

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks Debra! We are still planning on making new videos, but with the move back to the states we got really busy with “ day job “ stuff. We are settled now and are hoping to get out and make new videos soon!

[@elizabethhunt5536]

Particularly loved the cast (tree) shadow on Lindsey's house. Note that you blocked the shadow in first and then cut back into it with the sunlit wall colour. Excellent stuff, both of you ! (from an English fellow plein air painter.....)

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks Elizabeth!

[@christianday6759]

They are both lovely. You absolutely captured that beautiful time of night in a London summer.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks! Yeah it’s hard to beat that light in the London summer. It’s just perfect

[@spacewavecr]

Long time no see :) This is really beautiful. You really captured the light, both of you. You painting Nate, is very true to life with the colors. Loos almost like a photo when looking quickly at it. Lindsey, your painting is terrific. I looked at you website and damn!! You got some mad skills. Great job both of you :)

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Hey man! Thanks for the kind words. We both really appreciate it!

[@catherinecervas3726]

Both are great paintings capturing that moment of light. Thx for sharing!

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks!

[@annepercival7814]

That’s one of the best bits about sketching en plain air…the unexpected conversations

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

It really is!

[@joywhitley3141]

I’m so impressed…this is not easy. Love the spontaneity! The colors are really nice.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks Joy!!!

[@40bdg]

Love both paintings!

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks!

[@johnschlabaugh4731]

Lindsay, Nate,watched all your videos, love to watch, love your techniques, we need some more demos. Please. I’m a watercolorist and am getting into oil, so I can plein aire paint. Watercolors dry too fast out doors. Can we have some more demos? Please.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks John! More vids are coming so stay tuned.

[@DannySabraArt]

I only recently tried touching up a plein air piece back in the studio and it was a huge conundrum for me about what to tighten up and what to leave. It wasn't just brush work either it was also color adjustments as well. But in the end i feel like i can see the benefit of just tidying up something that might be a little too loose in spots. Loved both of your paintings and it felt like you both really captured the light really well. i'm impressed you can paint so small! Keep it up guys :)

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks Danny! Nate here. Yeah you have to be disciplined when doing studio touch ups, and I’ve definitely ruined a painting by changing too much. I have a hard time “ finishing” a painting on location so I take good photo reference, modify the reference up in photoshop to match the colors in my painting, then make the finishing touches in studio.

[@DannySabraArt]

@@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007 that’s a great idea. I never thought of editing the photo to match the painting but that’s a great idea. I’ll have to try it. Thanks!

[@jennifernichols8403]

I love this video watching you make plein air decisions...your paintings are great!!!

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks Jennifer!

[@daleshawn1910]

Love your videos. So much great information and inspiration. Great paintings!

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks Dale!

[@chrisrichardson5302]

Wow, excited to have found your channel, great commentary and excellent little paintings, especially liked how Lindsey used the blue and yellow to catch that fleeting light - it works so well. Thanks for sharing.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks Chris! Glad you like the channel. We have fun making these videos

[@veronicagreen6180]

Great info about plain air,,,I really enjoyed,love your work..

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks!

[@patmcdonagh8939]

Great, really glad to have found this channel, that was a real treat to watch..

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks so much Pat!

[@petermurphy9968]

This is awesome and inspirational. I want to go out and paint now too. You guys are courageous and fun to set up and paint outdoors. It is very rare these days to see people painting outdoors in suburbia. Thanks for sharing. ! These are two fabulous paintings and painters. Would love to see more. Subscribed.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks Peter! I’m glad we could provide some Inspiration for you, and we are planning on making more videos soon!

[@arkasha1905]

Thank you guys for your videos i really appreciate it you are the best!!!❤❤❤😊

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks!!!

[@zoewhiteart7676]

Brave of you guys setting up on the curb like that, me being a introvert could not handle that, hehe. paintings were beautiful by the way.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks! Yeah it can be a bit nerve wracking, but it’s all part of the experience.

[@thinkos4299]

Love you guys... Thats great time.. I sub you insane.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks!

[@CedricWilliamsFineArt]

Nice paintings

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks!

[@CedricWilliamsFineArt]

@@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007 You're very welcome. I'm truly inspired. The two of you are awesome!!

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Very kind of you to say! Thanks Cedric

[@zaidshah4535]

You guys should try painting bigger, helps with loose and organic mark making and you don’t have to be squinting at the tiny panel all the time.

[@a.humphries8678]

Awe!! Just found you guys and have been binge watching. Where did you guys go? Hope all is well!

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks! We took a break from making vids because we moved back to the states, but hope to start making videos soon.

[@a.humphries8678]

@@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007 good for you guys! It's refreshing to know there's people out there not a slave to social media stuff.

[@SaIrAbEe.]

Great Video! I would like to ask what kind of a mixing area you have in the day tripper easel and what you recommend to have? I would like to buy one for myself and I have to choose gray glass or gray plexiglass?

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks! I think I just responded to you on Instagram, but the gray glass is heavier, but easier to clean. If you plan on hiking for miles and miles when you paint you might want to consider the plexiglass because it’s lighter. Every ounce counts when you are lugging around all your painting gear in your backpack!

[@kunalkulkarni542]

Hey Lindsey, I came across one of your painting and like it very much. I further checked your website and fell in love with your work. I like the contrast which is dominant in your work. Your work is also very inspiring. Do you always only use 10 - 12 oil colours with more of warm tone tubes for all your paintings ??? Greetings to you and Nate from India !!!

[@1Thedairy]

Well I thought they were two great paintings. I know how difficult it is to paint outdoors rather than in the Studio so I take my hat off to you.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks!!!

[@retiredpainter259]

Well done lovely captures , allways great to paint outdoors . Just as a matter of interest I guess your here on Tier 2 work visas are they difficult to get now ? I have a friend who would love to come and live and work here but not sure she can meet the financial reqs tbh

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks! Nate here. My day job is in animation, so I worked for a company in London that sponsored my visa.

[@retiredpainter259]

Oh that’s a shame Nate ,, as you say worked I guess your here on a time limit now . I’m friends with a couple of artists in the LA areas and there’s lots of lovely coast over there to paint , would love to go over one day

[@bradad2026]

It's tempting to 'chase the light' but this can compromise what first drew you to a subject.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Nate here. Yeah, I am usually the chaser of light, but these days I'm trying to break that cycle. Its difficult not to fall in love with each new shadow shape that forms, or new splash of light.

[@dr.robertt.mullaneiii1561]

I once did this, years ago, with my young wife. She was handy with oil paints, and I went to work until I became disabled with back injuries. No sympathy...just plain truth. Period.

[@scottydont7904]

I felt stressed for you guys. Every second counts, explaining what your doing while the lights are changing and then talking to people while trying to paint. Its hard enough trying to paint at sundown with no distractions.

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Yeah it can be challenging for sure and they definitely all don’t turn out great, but it’s still fun!

[@Jigger2361]

...Lindsay and Nate have left the building... please exit the Channel in an orderly fashion. Thank you

[@belladini4754]

So glad you guys are back. I really enjoy your videos!

[@paintingwithlindseyandnate8007]

Thanks Bella!