Quick Study Southwest Painting Acrylic Landscape Techniques

[@sharonnalls2258]

You present positive energy through your personality, humor, and teaching style, David. That’s greatly appreciated, Yes, a large panoramic of this scene would make a fantastic painting. I think it would also provide an excellent learning opportunity for a “hands on paint along” lesson. While I watch all of your tutorial videos (many multiple times), I find I’m learning more about the use of color harmony, tones, modeling, and continuum; light and dark placement; atmospheric and depth perception; and different application methods when painting.

[@endertheawkwardemoji280]

You are an exceptional teacher and hold my attention with your genuine love of painting showing through, thank you for letting us enjoy and learn your technique.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you for your kind words. So glad you are learning new techniques. 😊

[@janet33465]

Honestly I don't think I can tell what I prefer you painting everything and I mean everything you paint is always amazing and I really love to watch how you do your different techniques. So relaxing. Thank you as always 😊

[@JansenArtEducation]

We are glad we do not have to choose just one subject or technique! So happy you are painting with us! 😊

[@vickihobson1883]

Well that looks really great ! I always love your clouds as well . The large one is going to be brilliant .. also Hello to Martha 😊. 🌹🌻

[@JansenArtEducation]

Hello Vicki! We love clouds. We are always taking study photos. So glad you are painting with us. 😊

[@davebean9119]

That was another great painting from you, I think you are one of the great artist that I have seen around & I am 78 years old so I have seen a lot! Keep up the great work!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you, Dave! So glad you are painting with us. 😊

[@jasonstreet_art]

Beautiful design. You mentioned Wyoming. It reminded me of summers. My grandpa lived out there and Ten Sleep canyon and rodeo is a must do.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Awesome! Thanks for the recommendation. We are planning driving up there soon to take more reference photos and I appreciate your insight!

[@allantancock2420]

I enjoy watching you paint also how you explain your colouring mixing to us and for us to enjoy our painting times. Thank you

[@JansenArtEducation]

Ah! You chose a great video to watch. The Southwest landscape is so beautiful. Glad you are painting with us. 😊

[@spikesartroom]

Just dropping in to say Hi Martha! Just about to enjoy another one of your husbands paintings!

[@spikesartroom]

P.s. i love your telephone ring at 1 hr 2 mins :)

[@JansenArtEducation]

Hi Spike! Glad you are here! MJ 😊

[@jennydoctorow6689]

Thank you so much for your wonderful teaching! And hello to Martha!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Hello Jenny! Thank you for painting with us. MJ 😊

[@vaneta6937]

What a great study piece! This reminds me of the area around Kimball and Scottsbluff, they area west of Sydney. This is going to be a fun painting!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Yes, there are buttes around us. Landscape variety all around us! 😊

[@connierenner744]

Looking forward to learning more from the greatest teacher ever

[@JansenArtEducation]

More lessons coming! So glad you are painting with us! 😊

[@IsabellaM._]

I'll try it! Thank you 😊

[@JansenArtEducation]

You can do it!! 👍

[@gerribradford4594]

Love the way you mottle your rocks.....just beautiful.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you! 😊

[@sheilapye5317]

Always love those oh so helpful extra tips to add extra interest to the painting. Just wish I could remember them!!! Thank you for sharing wonderful techniques and your thought process. Say hi to dear Martha. You are an amazing inspirational teacher David!!❤🥀

[@JansenArtEducation]

Hi Sheila! So glad the tips are helping. Your brain is building its library. The more you paint, the easier it becomes to recall what works. Keep going! 😊

[@toddcox8436]

I would love to see you paint the larger one here on KZbin. Beautiful painting. Thanks for sharing it.

[@JansenArtEducation]

We love the large paintings too. Such a challenge, in a very good way. Thank you, Todd. 😊

[@kayakiranana6059]

Master of the mottle😊 beautiful painting! Hi Martha!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Hello! So glad you are enjoying the Southwest video. The landscape is truly beautiful! 😊

[@Azag514]

Love the desert paintings👌

[@JansenArtEducation]

The desert is a beautiful landscape. So glad you are enjoying this lesson. 😊

[@PegEOisme]

Good composition and great study. Can't wait to try it out. I agree that it needs to be more panoramic though. Thanks again for all the pep talks, tips and demos. I've really learned a lot.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Glad you have some more tips for your toolbox. Let us know how big you decide to paint this! 😊

[@CynthiaJKress]

Hi Dave! No appologies needed about letting the 16-year-old fur baby out. We have 3 here. A 5-year-old Siberian Husky, a 15-yr-old Maltese, (the old man of the group), and a small Chi-Chi. So it's many trips outside, for sure! Lots going on. You're a real trooper! God Bless You and Yours❤🙏🏻

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you for understanding. We love our dogs. We are blessed! 😊

[@erneststevenson3872]

Wonderful .. a la Edgar Payne. Love the desert South West.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Yes, it is a changing landscape. Right before one's eyes! So glad you are enjoying the lesson. 😊

[@edcarroll6465]

Great painting Dave.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you! 😊

[@glennyslindsay6442]

So very beautiful!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Thank you! 😊

[@bettyfletcher6489]

Wow ! beautiful !

[@hannetjiepelser2940]

Good afternoon here from South Africa David and Martha!! What a privilege to learn from you David! I would love to have your Standard paint palette. But, to order it directly from you will be very expensive from here in S.A. I Watched a lot of your video teachings, learn a lot from your painting technique!! AGAIN, thank you for sharing your knowledge!! Abundant Blessings for you and Martha..... Hannetjie Pelser - Alberton (nearby Johannesburg) South Africa

[@JansenArtEducation]

Hello Hannetjie! We know it is difficult to get products into SA. But you are here! Thank you for joining us. 😊

[@romantsehay7354]

Mr. David how you painting is fantastic😘😍Thank you to show us to enjoy your panting last Summer i was been Denver Colorado for Vaction i have seen Beautiful Mauntain from Germany🙋🙏😇❤

[@JansenArtEducation]

We are so glad you saw the beautiful mountains of Colorado. Truly magnificent! Thank you for painting with us! 😊

[@LaneySmithophers]

Have you painted a Scottish highland cow yet? Would love to see that!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Lots of hair! They look like giant stuffed animals! We will put the Highland cow on our list! 😊

[@2ASteph]

Thanks!

[@JansenArtEducation]

So glad you are painting with us. 😊

[@jimyohe1158]

You are a great artist so much to learn in a short time.😂my kind of topic for death valley.mor love the train noise in .back ground so mide west. Train. Painting ok? Jim pahrump nv only 100 today😮😮😮😮😮 😮

[@JansenArtEducation]

Pahrump is only 100 degrees? Oh my! Yes, we think there will be a train lesson soon. The idea is percolating. So glad you are painting with us. 😊

[@gailpaquette685]

pretty impressive for less than 2 hours.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Hi Gail! Glad you enjoyed the lesson! 😊

[@IsabellaM._]

Oh,yes, Hi Martha!

[@JansenArtEducation]

Hello Isabella. So happy you are painting with David. MJ 😊

[@GailHaywood-wf6by]

Enjoy your art work so much. I currently can’t work due to health issues. I would love to follow you using oils which I’ve always used. Would love to learn acrylics when I can afford to buy them. My question is until then can I adapt and use the oils in most of these paintings? Thank you.

[@JansenArtEducation]

Hello Gail! We are glad you are painting with us. All of our lessons are in Heritage Acrylics. You will have to make some adjustments. If you join our page, there are bonuses available for members. And we hope you are feeling better! 😊

[@GailHaywood-wf6by]

@@JansenArtEducation thank you so much for your response and I will join your page and hopefully get painting again soon. 😉

[@sharonnalls2258]

David, what type of solid core board do you get to cut to size, surface prep, etc for your paintings? Where do you get it from? Hi Martha! As we all know, behind every good man is a great woman! 😊

[@FrancileneSouza-r8d]

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[@JansenArtEducation]

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[@curtisbailey2127]

Do you like to do the background first or put your subject in first? Is it much easier to do in the background first

[@JansenArtEducation]

Depends on the painting. For Wildlife I like to work on the subject. Florals as well. Landscape I work back to front. Letting the sky set the depth and the mood. I do not follow a set technique. I paint what the painting needs to move forward.