REDUCE and SIMPLIFY, Oil Painting TIPS / Shortcuts to Creating Light, Atmosphere, Colour Value, Form

Today I'm in the studio giving tips on and demonstrating - How to simplify and spice up your oil painting! I will use a Plein Air study as a starting point to work from.
Painting on clear primed Belgian linen, I will set out to achieve the biggest visual affects, with the least amount of work!
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[@kayser6800]

You’re such a marvelous teacher. Thank you.

[@massimilianodiani6783]

effetti straordinari!! Grazie per i tuoi video

[@King_Julian7982]

Another beautiful painting Mr. Richard

[@geedee4]

your enthusiasm makes watching a must 🤗

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Fantastic! Thanks 👍🎨😊💯

[@burzaum7731]

Super, super, super Master Richard

[@amirmoaref.official]

Such a beautiful work of art i love your technique.

[@coramuller6065]

Greetings, Richard - I liked the smaller study already, now that homestead has certainly become famous. - This painting is excellent. Great colours, lots of depth and enough detail to capture the surroundings. Plus the fantastic effect is enhanced by the Belgian linen you've used, and the implied road in the foreground gives a wonderful sense of space. All in all, the use of other colours has also created a very appealing mood. In a museum, I would certainly pause longer in front of the painting and daydream. - Thank you, Richard, and have a nice week.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Really appreciate Cora! Very kind comments 🎨👍😃

[@GayleReicheltArt]

Love it. The sky is amazing

[@conniefarrell8466]

Hi Richard! Such a great inspiration and instructional video, thanks! A real treat and vitamin kick this very gray winter day here in Stockholm.😊

[@fionadent7800]

Richards, I do hope you know how helpful you are to less able artists like myself, this was a particularly instructive vid but they are all learning opportunities for me. Spring is nearly here in the UK and I am well enough to get out and paint so I can't wait to practice what I have learned. You have made me very happy, thank you x

[@catherinemcgraw9039]

Richard colours on mountains are beautiful and vibrant you always capture the essence of your story and convey it to your viewers. Love it.

[@cynthiahale9888]

I am so moved by your videos and watching you paint. Your work moves me. And your videos of your outdoor excursions are so lovely! Always waiting for your next video.

[@KathyBrooksArt]

Beautiful painting and style. Love seeing the nature videos too, very much enjoy those too.

[@jacquelineb2149]

Hello Richard, you have been able to capture the atmosphere of this early morning beautifully while everything is calm at the bottom of the valley. On the other hand, the cloudless sky and the light of the rising sun on the hill foreshadow of the heat to come. Thank you for this trip!

[@andrelloyd4010]

A great video Richard and a lovely painting. Many thanks 🙏

[@mauriziodemagnis]

You are a wizard of colors and palette knife. This painting is amazing.

[@Joffydoodah]

Love this. Possibly my joint favourite RM-E, along with your breaking wave coastal painting. Fab work....!

[@susanhepburn6040]

Aaahhh, you worked your magic! Just wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

You're welcome Susan!

[@craigweyna4072]

Great teaching !

[@petertaylor2502]

Just the kick I needed today. Thanks Richard. Best wishes Peter

[@user-ru2hx2ex6s]

Quelle belle lumière !. Très beau travail. 👍. Daniel (France)

[@dfisher8713]

(David Fisher) Richard, this was very instructional and a terrific outcome. Very minimal, but still rich. The sky really works well in this one and captures that "moment" that you talk about so much. The far right deep range is beautiful and anchors the whole look. Especially like the cobalt bowl that flows down the far right ridgeline. Really impressed by the suggestive rendering of the homestead. Another knockout. Thank you for teaching us about forbearance in minimalistic style!

[@denisecipolli6799]

I am delighted with your art. I never thought colors like magenta, orange, alizarin would bring so much harmony and celebration. It's really what I saw, nature celebrating life. I have no words to describe what I felt. Thank you for that. I have a lot to learn from you. Greetings from Brazil.

[@karenthurgood6031]

Love love this!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Many many thanks Karen!!!

[@sliobutros6664]

Really amazing 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Beemanstudio]

Nailed it Rich...enjoyed seeing the process!!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey thanks!!!

[@billmcgavin142]

Really stunning, thanks Bill

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Many thanks Bill!

[@alicelohr9937]

Great, how you breathe life into the colors.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Cheers Alice!!!

[@CosMosArtistry2016]

Gidday my friend, love this one mate. Isn't it amazing how a minimalist approach can achieve great impact if done correctly. Your techniques should be taught to all who are starting out or indeed have already been painting for a while. So much to learn about tone, colour, abstraction and application to produce form and atmosphere. Wish I had seen your work decades ago when I gave up because it was all too hard and confusing. My learning has been about seeing, interpreting, colour mixing, highlights and shadows, depth and tone, being bold and experimenting and much more. It's about enjoying and living the experience. Thanks once again for your generosity in sharing your journeys, your experience and your passion. You inspire and amaze. Cheers, Rich

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Cheers mate! You're so complementary, I really appreciate!!!

[@RobboJ30]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Jill 🇬🇧

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Cheers Jill!!!!!

[@mark-dietz]

This might be my favorite painting ever by you Richard. Just beautiful!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you so much Mark 😀

[@ARTbyKDR]

Fantastic painting Richard and loved the scenery interspersed! Thank you for sharing your extraordinary color expertise!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

You are very welcome. Karen!

[@zoe-art]

The sound is fun when the tape is ripped. It's beautiful and great painting !

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you! 😊

[@rayeaglenz]

Brilliant Richard, amazing color combinations, thank you for filming, narrating, editing 👍😊

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Glad you enjoyed it Ray!!! Cheers :-)

[@colombepetite]

I have always loved art. A couple years ago I started to take classes, first in watercolor and then drawing. Last month I decided to take a leap into oil painting . I have gained so much more appreciation for all mediums. Your technique and color choices brought me so much joy as I could see the piece come together.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Awesome! Thanks you and happy painting!!!

[@friedricengravy6646]

Another good morning to ya from Missouri ☀️ I believe we r on opposite times of day.....but thats ok, still happy to say hello. Thank u for the content. Beautiful footage of the ‘bush’ as u say & I appreciate that part of every video. Awesome painting with abstract shapes creating the magic of realism. Stay well 😃

[@TheWindGinProject]

Nice!

[@antheablackmore5838]

What a beautiful and inspiring video! Spectacular painting absolutely love it

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you so much 😀

[@blangkcanvas]

Hey Richard, I was wondering if you have any demonstration videos on your home easel. I love the design you've made and like how it's not leaning. Thank you

[@donshaffer9733]

Brilliant my friend

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thanks mate!!!

[@hazelcoate9203]

wow , beautiful work, minimum but lots to see, master of the pallet knife, incredible to say the least, great content, I learn things from your videos, a great painting.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hi Hazel, many many thanks 😊

[@hartleygabolinscy3152]

Less is more.. a beautiful painting Richard. Congratulations, it looks stunning with what you have achieved. 👍👍👍🎨🎨🎨 You have single-handedly established a fascination and feeling for the Australian outback colours and themes, in myself. I am grateful for the way you’ve shown me the massive river gums, the rivers themselves and parked your truck in my backyard and knocked on my door, to show me. You are a treasure, I mean it. 👍❤️👍 nz

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you Hartley, really appreciate! Cheers!

[@mummytumy]

Great work Richard. I love the way you did the sky it's amazing with the colours you used. well done mate. cheers :)

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Glad you like, cheers mate!!!

[@nagridgecreative]

Absolutely stunning. I love how you share your insightful thoughts as you paint this stunning piece. Do these get hung unframed? How large is this painting?

[@eddieg66]

Just found your channel great stuff keep them Coming regards from Scotland

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey thanks Tyrone! Welcome aboard 🎨👍😊

[@brendawillems4804]

So juicy that paint! Love it! 👌🏽😍

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey cheers Brenda!!!

[@elianefatima4759]

ficou fantastico !...adorei o efeito da moldura ...

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Ei, muito obrigado !!!

[@jordih1000]

good painting and good video

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you so much Jordi😀

[@noturbo]

NiiiiiCE 😁

[@reneekroyer5104]

I've never seen cans of oil paint like that . . . where do you purchase that size?

[@hoangvunguyen5372]

Quá đẹp Sư phụ ơi……..!!!!!!!!

[@michaelhuye]

genius

[@RonR1]

I finally realize you trim your beard like a paintbrush. Lol Super cool paintings, thanks you sharing.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Lol! Thanks Ron :-)

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

Brilliant job, sir! Amazing painting!!! I love it. Greetings from the EU!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you very much Harry!

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

@@richardmusgrave-evans9886 Many thanks to you! I'm looking forward to watch your new video and new masterpiece! Cheers!

[@tbone7193]

One of your best yet! Do you ever make/sell prints of your work?

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thanks! Maybe one day!!!

[@rontankersley4789]

Always inspired by your work and the colors of the Outback. Do you have a preferred brand of paint or are you sponsored by such?

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Cheers Ron, I like Art Spectrum.

[@user-dw5hn4kb9t]

大師： 色彩豐富用色大膽 刀法乾淨俐落哦！

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

嘿多謝！！！

[@alaaalkazali8223]

😘

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thanks :-)

[@marcbryanart4717]

Your “ simplify” is like getting a master’s degree as a colorist. The use of color mixing and the mixture of adjacent colors is masterful. Obviously. I hope you have or will consider using prints of your paintings, this one for sure, for clothing as well. This painting would be awesome on a black trucker hat. And would make a great hoodie. Australia is going to have a new outback brand. “RME”

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey Mark, thanks for that mate! Really appreciate 🎨👍😊

[@Planet-Bertie]

That's a hat!

[@Jasonpainting23]

Lovely painting. Feel very sad for what has happened to your country.

[@theresahoran4280]

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