MINIMALIST PLEIN AIR PAINTING || Maximum AFFECT With Efficient Mark Making || Knife Painting in Oils

In this video I'm using the clear primed Belgian linen to it's best advantage. The natural neutral tone of the linen is perfect for striving to achieve a finished painting without as much work.This can be done by leaving a lot of the unpainted linen exposed! The trick here is knowing which parts to paint and what bits to leave raw.
In this demonstration I will be using a stretched - three coats - clear primed Belgian linen. My medium will be oil paint applied with palette knifes.
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[@131dyana]

Love your tent. Looks like the one my Dad had. He another one with a floor in it from World War 2 Army tent that he used to take my bother and I with him in the 1950s and 1960s Love watching your outdoor travels and paintings.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

That's great Dyana! Glad it brings back memories :-)

[@wwjudasdo]

Can't wait to watch! Always 👍 first no matter if i watch now or later.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hope you enjoy!

[@ShahanoorMamun]

Wow 😮 Just watching now.......

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Cheers!

[@NagualeroArt]

Great job buddy!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thanks mate!!!

[@jacquelineb2149]

Very beautiful composition and very beautiful reflections in the water. Thank you for sharing Richard.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

You are very welcome Jacqueline, thanks for enjoying!!!

[@Jasonpainting23]

Stunning as usual. Much love.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Cheers Jason🎨👍

[@SuperMaria47]

It is always a pleasure to see you paint your beautiful pictures. Thank you

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you so much Maria 😀

[@boulengerboulenger1177]

C’est encore un Grand Bravo pour ce tableau Richard. ! 👍👍👍❤️ Francis.Boulenger

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Merci beaucoup! J'apprécie !!!

[@lynnefoulkes2212]

Magnificent painting, I so love the linen being left to show through. Very clever Richard. 🎨💕

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Glad you enjoyed it Lynne!

[@bartcharlow9807]

Another fabulous work, Richard! I love the way you vignette in many of your paintings, allowing the "raw" linen to show, particularly in the foreground, but in this one you have allowed it to shine all over. Such great work! How in the world do you ever restrain yourself from elaborating on those gums? They are just so expressive by nature. We have gums in Northern California, imported from guess where, but it's rare to find them quite as expressive as those you have natively in Oz. In this one you set out for minimalism and you achieved it masterfully. Bravo!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thanks Bart, glad you enjoyed!!!

[@KritiByPreethi]

Awesome, so beautiful 👍👍👍

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Really appreciate Paint with Preethi🎨👍

[@CosMosArtistry2016]

G'day Richard, bit late replying here. Had to take in what you created and the simplicity and yet, depth of the background horizon. So much to experience once again. This one touched me deeply, not sure why. That knife lives and breathes as it sweeps, pulls and pushes the paint across the canvas. It is poetry in motion and what a story it tells. This is one of your best mate and I have many favourites. Thanks once again for your generosity in sharing your journey. Cheers, Rich

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Really appreciate CosMos Artistry! I did enjoy the development of this painting as it progressed to it's final stages!!!

[@aparnasaha94]

Your painting is beautiful . Keep it up 👌👍👍

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey many thanks 🎨🎨👍

[@billmcgavin142]

Wow the minimum approach was brilliant. It looses nothing but seems to gain that little bit extra. When I stand back and look at the painting on full screen, it is totally complete and you feel part of it. Well done and thanks again for all your effort and time. Bill

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hi Bill, knowing what to leave as raw linen is the thing! Thanks mate! :-)

[@billmcgavin142]

Hi Richard, I keep coming back to this painting. Was the clear Belgium linen prepared with an oil based primer or acrylic? sorry to bother you. Bill

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

@@billmcgavin142 Hi Bill, It's an acrylic primer! No worries, cheers mate :-)

[@steveharvey4036]

The drone footage is great, answers the nagging question I have when I see you work on the river bank. Thanks top job.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thanks Steve 👍 I'm enjoying the drone, feel it really shows off the country well!

[@Adraganic]

Simply awesome. Cheers Rich

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you Alek! Cheers!

[@JohnDoe-zw4nl]

You say river I say swamp Shrek your painting is to my liking. 🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Lol! Thanks John :-)

[@MrTelemikey]

Gobsmackingly beautiful. I LOVE the close ups. They deserve more time in my humble opinion. Thanks for sharing

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Cheers Mate! It’s like a different world close up!🎨🎨🎨

[@stefaniarisciotti7689]

Wow Richard! The view from above is beautiful, also in these last two videos.....end the wonderful paintings!!!! Thanks! Ciao 👍

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you too Stefania!

[@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta]

That water reflection is so beautifully done and the bits of magenta flashing out really adds! So very impressive! You have my deep respect!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you so much!

[@Petehcs100]

Great painting from a great location, thanks...

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Many thanks Pete!!!

[@Koloherides]

really sweet again peaceful mood so nice

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Much appreciated, thank you!!!

[@ShahanoorMamun]

Mind blowing 💙🌸💜💚🍀 Full watched your video and I am really very much inspired! I respect you painter Life 🙏❤️ Basically I do Watercolour painting regularly and sometimes do acrylic/oil and Love to do en Plein Paintings. Stay well dear artist 💚

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Many thanks Shahanoor Mamun! Happy Painting my friend :-)

[@petersenesac8102]

I like watching you make the whole panting before my eyes yet I still can't tell when the magic happens hat transforms the marks into a painting. Also as you work the image becomes realistic but when you take the camera off and zoom in it becomes quite abstract again. Love it!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thanks Peter! I do love to make the painting about abstract paint up close and then have a realistic appearance from a distance!

[@petersenesac8102]

@@richardmusgrave-evans9886 thanks I lover your work I hope I can purchase one some day. You have a great mic and camera set up. It really works well. My partner and I do a live event and we are looking for a wireless mic for our cell phones. Would you be willing to share what brand you use? thanks

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

@@petersenesac8102 Sure! It is the Rode Wireless Go. You can purchase an adapter when used with phones!

[@claucame27]

Beautiful work, Richard! As always, you get the spirit of the place. Wonderful! Greetings from Argentina!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you so much ClauCame😀

[@paulom6244]

As usual Richard... AMAZING JOB!! Greetings from Portugal

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hello there, many thanks Paulo!

[@hazelcoate9203]

Wow, this painting is amazing, stunning, master of the pallet knife, I have been away for a week, so I have finally got to watch your video, your painting is on point, great commentary too.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hi Hazel, glad you like it, thanks 😊

[@carmecarrerastrelliso764]

Fantastic !!!!!!!!!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Many thanks Carme🎨🎨🎨

[@pacoperezgarcia]

Extraordinario, tanto su pintura como su persona Gozo de sus pinturas tanto como usted👍👍

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

hola gracias por el mensaje

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

Its a beautiful painting Richard, I can feel that scene in the work🎨🎨👍

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Fantastic, Cheers Mate!!!

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

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[@ticouna]

as usual very very nice thanks again!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you too Danielle!

[@luminarism]

To be honest, I want something like that home. Sir, You have very interesting technique.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Glad you like it, Thanks!

[@susanhepburn6040]

Another fabulous result, Richard! Thank you so much. Also, as others have said, I really appreciate the drone footage, too. All the best from the UK.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

You are very welcome Susan! I'm enjoying the drone myself!

[@jameskann951]

There must be over $100. of Paint on the Linen Substrate love the Sky@Water silhouettes. Your the best Richard,thanks Mate!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Could be, lol! thanks John!!!

[@gregsmith1719]

Excellent painting! and excellent video! I really love your close-ups at the end and your wonderful piano music! What is it? Your use of the Belgian linen is fantastic! So minimalist, suggestive, and allusive. I'm amazed at what you can do with the knife to depict the scenes you show us, just brilliant! Keep it up! Love your paintings!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hi Greg, thanks mate! The music is "Falls", by Keith Kenniff. Cheers!!!

[@J904-v6j]

Hi Richard, wow, that is another beautiful painting. Your treatment of the water and reflections was brilliant! Every time I see you with that griddle spatula throwing around paint like a maestro, I think of you saying to Crocodile Dundee himself “that’s not a knife... this is a knife” 😆. Always look forward to your videos. John, South Florida

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Lol John, Thanks Mate! Cheers :D

[@mummytumy]

I like this one Richard, as always I love the river. glad you got your gween fixed up lol. that weed floating on the river we call that duckweed. I have seen some areas in the river just covered in it. love the drone work you have added to your paintings.another great painting mate. cheers Owen.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Cheers thanks Owen! Duckweed, cool! Happy painting mate :D

[@RobboJ30]

Thanks you for sharing your techniques and beautiful work. Such a joy to watch. Do you see much seasonal variation in the landscape colours Richard? I know little about your country and climate, other than what I see on your videos. Thanks, Jill UK.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Yes I do! It's been a dry winter, but usually green in winter and dry in summer. It is suppose to be very wet this summer, they say the drought has broken! Cheers and thanks :D

[@tdup2010]

Amazing!!!!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@osmosismary-leeresinator5272]

Superb painting Richard, adored watching you paint as always, you truly are a joy to watch create & live your adventurous life, a beautiful picture full of majestic reflections... thank you for sharing...

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Cheers :D

[@osmosismary-leeresinator5272]

RICHARD MUSGRAVE-EVANS I always eagerly await your next adventure, thanks Richard.. Have a great weekend...

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

@@osmosismary-leeresinator5272 Hey thanks, you too!!!

[@ShahanoorMamun]

Well said ❤️

[@davidcampos2195]

Gostei da pintura parabens

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Ei, muito obrigado!

[@vladimiro.703]

Good job, thanks. 👍

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you too!

[@scottydont7904]

This inspires me to stop trying to control everything in the painting. The mind likes to use its imagination. I know it, this reminds me.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Spot on Scotty! Suggest something and let the mind do the rest!!! Cheers :D

[@lorrainesaliba5469]

Hi there Richard ! Another amazing painting ! Thank you so much for sharing your painting adventures ! I love watching you paint and watching the beautiful surroundings and also the sound of birds which really takes you to a tranquil mood ! I always end up loving your latest painting most ! I just love that orange floating in the water...well a blend of colours actually ! The minimal aspect worked perfectly as always ! If I may ask, how many days do you spend on these painting expeditions ? Thank you once again whilst sending you my warmest regards from miles and miles away ......Malta !! Lorraine 👋👏😀🎨

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey thanks Lorraine! I usually spend a few days to a week on most of my trips!

[@lorrainesaliba5469]

RICHARD MUSGRAVE-EVANS : Thanks again for answering my question Richard ! Enjoy, wish you the best of health , happiness and inspiration to share your wonderful talent with us ! 🎨Warmest regards Lorraine 🙏🏻😁

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

@@lorrainesaliba5469 Hey no worries! Thanks for enjoying my vids!!!

[@СергейАстахов-ц4я]

Hello my frend, good job!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hi there, thanks 🎨👍😃

[@heikohancock9186]

i love your work!! and your cinematography and editing is on point.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Cheers Henry! Thank you so much!

[@marijasimic689]

Top 👍👌

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thanks 🎨🎨🛶🤠

[@bigdreamarts5047]

💗晚上好🤙🏻

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

你好 Nǐ hǎo

[@bigdreamarts5047]

😬wow👏🏻Good evening

[@CharleyWang]

what happened to you? There is no new video for a month. It is very hard to make videos. How are you doing? Care about your progress.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

No worries Charley! I'm into it and will have one out in the next few days!!! Thanks for your concern :-) Cheers mate

[@CharleyWang]

@@richardmusgrave-evans9886 Looking forward to all the best for you, Melbourne has lifted the ban on long travel, and I can start to set off.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

That’s fantastic, all the best Charley🎨🤠👍🖼