Stuart Davies Oil Painting - A Big One Part 1

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[@Paul-su3qh]

This painting is about two years old. But today, May 24th, 2024, I am seeing it again, as if its the first time. What I find, is that it is as fresh to watch now as it was when Stuart first posted it. I am not a Tonalist painter, but I have been a follower of Stuarts work for several years now and am always fascinated by this style of painting, as well as the commentary, tuition and anecdotal stories that Stuart shares wirh us, as he works on the scenes before him. It is sad to hear that some people view this style with negativity or unnecessary critiscism, which is their right, naturally. Neverthe -less, Stuart maintains a large following, including myself, that the numbers indicate just how much the majority of viewers truly enjoy and love him and his videos. There are things one can learn from him and adopt or adapt in their own works. One thing I can truly say about this style of painting is that it requires lots of practice to achieve the level that Stuart skillfully uses. So Stuart, I want you to know that your integrity, honesty, and happy mistakes etc., are all fully appreciated, mate. Carry on being just who you are and know you are loved and respected by those of us who gladly follow you and your artworks. ❤❤😊😂😅 kindest regards.

[@StuartDavies]

Thanks, @Paul-su3qh You have cheered me up!

[@jampuppy]

“Sometimes I’m Mr. Dangerous.” 😂😂 I had to rewind to make sure you said that and pause so my laughter didn’t drown out the lesson. Great lesson, as always!

[@lyndahandscomb5426]

Although I am often told I need to get out more.. How can I when I am totally addicted to watching and listening to you. I don't need to watch films nor soaps on TV. My happy times apart from painting are taken up absorbing the landscapes that you create so beautifully Stuart. I cannot begin to explain fully just how my life feels so good. Aches and pains ( we all struggle with somedays) feel removed whilst being here for hours. Simply wanted to say..... Thank you. X

[@lcmr8050]

Never saw this one before. Glad to see the larger version. Just could watch you all day and I have. Learn so much. Thank you so much.

[@geoffc1862]

The level of detail from just scrumbling your brushes across the board! Outstandingly believable land and sky. Your videos are never too long and your constant chattering just perfect, especially when they're tales from your life.

[@robindupont6399]

Dear Stuart, Jabber away. I learn so much and your voice is soothing. 1) Sheep vs Ice Age departure. 2) Or this one: Grass is a rebel. 3) Or, a personal favorite: All paintings are illusions, even the realistic ones. Bravo!

[@eastercooper8508]

I love how detailed this video is because I plan to paint along with you! I can’t wait for the second video.

[@hartleygabolinscy3152]

Hi Stuart, just loving your wicked mischevious humour every so often. Brings your paintings to life remembering your comments, which by the way are exactly the same that I would say. It is an intuitive magic, watercolour and meeting people. Sometimes watercolour wins over... 😊 Love the personality found inside this painting style and loving what you are finding within it. Oils as expensive as they are, truly have their own brilliance when swept over a canvas. A wonderful depth. Cheers..(nz) 👍👍👍🌏👍👍👍

[@KarlEBrand]

Dear Stuart, this painting and demo are simply MAGNIFICENT! The larger format makes it easy to follow your construct and teaching as you move from section to section! Simply beautiful! Please continue these larger paintings! BTW, i love the longer videos-it’s like I’m in the classroom with you! I’m sure others feel this way as well!!

[@marionsummerbeeart955]

Beautiful. I love the landscape.

[@a.elwahabchetitah9830]

Merci beaucoup Maître ! C'est une vidéo exceptionnelle, pleine de savoir, un cours fascinant et des gestes faciles à retenir, le mariage des couleurs est parfait et donne un rendu réel. J'ai beaucoup apprécié vos vidéos, quoique je ne peins pas à l'huile, car j'ai tellement à apprendre. Vos vidéos sont extrêmement attractifs et intéressants. Merci Maître.

[@josewilsondemacedo6176]

Dear Stuart, your work is sensational, with a light brush handling. And he easily transmits his technique to us, we are very grateful for posting these tutorials, gratitude here in Brazil.

[@hannahtezza706]

Dear Stuart, Please ignore the fact that other people say not nice things to you. You are a wonderful fantastic artist and your style is unique. You have a God given gift. Please keep on what you are doing. I just love watching you paint and learning more about oil painting from you. Many Blessings, Annie Queensland Australia.

[@StuartDavies]

Thank you so much 😀

[@CarlottaART]

AWESOME!! The master is back and I’m very excited. Thank you Stuart. I soooo appreciat all you do and share with us!!!

[@patti4891]

My

[@moratallamurcia7511]

@LogicianTenderstone que me enviaste la información que contiene este correo es solo de los dos primeros son los datos datos esta mui. Bueno Moratalla.

[@pakmeis]

In a series of bloody good it’s getting bloody better

[@StuartDavies]

LOL!

[@l.wolfm.7006]

Please...More long videos! Serious watchers who really want to learn will appreciate them and will just drink it all in. Also continue to "jabber away" as the insight into your thought processes as you create these wonderful land and sky shapes is more helpful than you may realize. The creaking floor is not a problem or any distraction. Thanks again for all that you are doing for us. Stay Safe & Healthy. BTW...I just told a local artist to start watching your videos beginning with The Illusion Of Detail. She is quite a talented artist but, her paintings are sort of "Bob Ross" genre. I just received a text message from her THANKING ME! I told her to thank you. Credit where credit is due. She said that she completely wants to change the way that she thinks about what makes a really good landscape painting. I believe that her days of rendering "happy little trees" are over now. 😁

[@kathleenmacfarland1817]

Stuie ...🙂 no you're not a dithering old anything! You're wonderful, unique,kind ,funny, talented, sharing and I among many, I'm sure, am super grateful for the joy and freeing up you've given me as a painter!! "All kinds of beautiful landscapes are coming through the brushes which are in my mind" ...You taught me that! ~ Keep your Dark mysterious fabulous skies snd playful spirit!!! 🖤💔🧡 meanies go away🤨 🧡💛💜

[@StuartDavies]

Wow, thank you!

[@jinimurray4090]

You forgot to say HUMBLE.

[@sandradail982]

Thank you so much for your time. I've learned so much from watching you. Thank you for staying true to the art of creating it's given me the freedom I need to be brave in my creations! ❤️ Ur awesome! God bless you ❤️❤️

[@StuartDavies]

Thank you so much!

[@janiemachiz5756]

You are just an incredible gift to all. Thank you.

[@terryedwards4383]

Great Stuff Stuart, thanks for intro inti tonalism, have been painting wet on wet for years still do it but really enjoy your way

[@kimkelley3721]

I have learned so much from you Stuart! Thank you for your You Tube channel. Love your tips, stories, and ramblings ❤️

[@dmplows]

Absolutely love it just the way it is! Beautiful painting! Enjoy your videos. Thanks for taking the time to teach us your Style of painting!

[@tanasgolbagherzadeh]

This is my third lesson that i’m doing with you, thank you so so much master🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Robocop-qe7le]

Looking great already. Nice to see you back.

[@floralheart]

What a great detail to start de video with the droone footage ! I love when you do long videos, that painting is beautiful. We love you, Stuart. Thanks once again.

[@StuartDavies]

Thank you very much!

[@dlanger78]

Absolutely outstanding work once again!!! So relaxing to watch, thanks again from the UK 🇬🇧 😊

[@StuartDavies]

Thank you very much!

[@lfinn6125]

Thank you. Just extraordinary

[@richardturner1175]

thank you so much for this video, I wish I had noticed it yesterday when you released it - would've made my whole day. You are so good at what you do sometimes I go back to a video 2 or 3 times and each time my mind just wanders into the landscape, behind blobs where you've made contrast. I saw the drone shot you put up, and though, wow that is just like the landscape here, but less 'bumpy' we live in the lower Cascade mountains and everywhere you look, it's either sloped or "not level" at least. maybe a drone would help me realize more of the natural beauty outdoors, at least could put it into perspective, or learn as I try! . thank you again for what you do!!

[@anitagodinho2748]

It's really amazing! Congratulations!

[@pollomago]

This is going directly to my top 3! What a great painting!

[@raytheron]

Stunning, Stuart! Can't wait for Part 2. I do love dramatic skies!

[@MiaRose878]

Stuart it literally makes my day when I get notified if your next video.Thankyou so much for sharing your talent Mia🇬🇧

[@raymondmatthews2138]

Another excellent lesson filled with fun and valuable information

[@StuartDavies]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@capmericle1931]

Always informative, always brilliant, and alway fun…thank you again 👏👏 And Sir Stuart when you post a video, you are never talking to yourself 👍🏻

[@StuartDavies]

Many thanks!

[@capmericle1931]

@@StuartDavies thank you for posting so much information talent and entertainment, I’ve tried two of your skies, and you have definitely gave me more confidence and ability. So no sir I thank you. What you do is greatly appreciated 🙏

[@TheSpassmer]

...you paint like Stuart and I love it, creating your own world in this universe...

[@nooffensebut4655]

I discovered your channel today and it is awesome! Its very calming to just watch you paint

[@florianahayes3548]

As always, very educational and entertaining. Thank you.

[@clydeletreta6325]

Simply amazing, your teachings are fabulous and to the point...it sure has improved my skies tremendously! Keep up the wonderful works that you do, much thanks and Aloha 🤙🙏❤️

[@elleneimla6620]

Very amazing! A very beautiful painting with a great sky and landscape. Allowing us to see the process of creating your artwork with tutorials and explanations is truly worth its weight in gold. It is true! Biggest thanks!!!

[@StuartDavies]

Thank you so much 😀

[@susanmarcoux7005]

Thanks Stuart, loved the rain.

[@ΔέσποιναιναΧερουβείμ]

I love your work and chat l enjoyed every second of it can't wait for the second part.

[@jesuschrist872]

Beautiful work.

[@johnalanread2751]

Dear Stuart, I love your painting style and rather laconic self deprecating commentary. You have definitely inspired me to dig out my long neglected oils and to get stuck in. I love the "magical trotting horse" that suddenly appeared as you started to tackle the white spot in the left foreground. 34;26. By the way ,I am live just to the south of Chichester bellow the downs that you were describing and confirm that your description of the landscape formation is spot on. This painting is very reminiscent of landscape I see everyday. Videos too long ? Not for me. Look forward to watching many more. Thankyou for sharing your skills and talent.

[@stanner7500]

Enjoyable and fascinating as usual.

[@topcat7365]

Brilliant - Love the start and a great use of drone footage. This indeed is a big board - just lovely as always, well done Stuart. Much anticipated and appreciated 👏

[@raccoonlittlebear6476]

Perfect timing. I'm just going to start some big canvases. I started a few years ago on some small (8"x10") size canvases that call 'target practice' haha. Getting the popcorn now🤠! 🍿 🍿👍

[@architect1580]

I really like his technique and the incredible and wonderful result.

[@danfreisting2874]

Another great video. Very informative

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you, Stuart! I, like so many others, love all your work but especially the B-I-G ones!

[@warrenreid500]

Magical.....I see amazing possibilities to use your methods in seascapes

[@heatherko6246]

Always brightens my day watching your videos. Thank you!

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Another wonderful demo Stuart.My heart was in my mouth,when you obliterated what I saw as water at the beginning,but of course,it turned out fabulous! I feel I could create a masterpiece myself now! Here goes,I maybe some time!🙏🥴😅😍

[@sukihitz291]

Fantastic! A most enjoyable video! As usual, I learned much , and enjoyed every minute! Looking forward to part two! 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@TheWeedShark]

Great stuff as always. Thank you for sharing! Your mindset and attitude towards painting is really inspiring and encouraging. Love it.

[@DanielJackson2010]

The illusion of detail in your paintings is mind-blowing. If I look at it from distance, I am not able to say if it's an artistic landscape photography or a painting. Amazing. I will attempt to reproduce this technique.

[@theyluvtinaa]

I really love all of your videos and I'm learning to paint in big canvases Stay safe ❣️ Love from Philippines

[@helenrivers7345]

Such an enjoyable time with you this evening. I loved watching the landscape being created…so much fun…I found myself laughing out loud and speaking to you…must be getting old exponentially during lockdown here in Sydney Australia. I look forward to learning lots from you. Thank you

[@StuartDavies]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ianbigland4618]

Well done that man, enjoyable as ever 👍

[@davidhughes5353]

Looking forward to part two!

[@hazelcoate9203]

wow I'm loving this one very nice !

[@daf827]

I know I’m going to love this before I even watch it. Love the drone shots.

[@sheripainter6688]

Thank you! I love the way you paint!

[@raygarlick7385]

Thank you, enjoyed very much. Zooming in was a great and so informative. Bless you

[@dennisrperrin9122]

Another extremely pleasant video becoming more and more professional. Your unique and friendly humour fascinates every time. An engaging challenge! PS Loved your snazzy intro . . .

[@bethany7706]

Fun to find your channel! Your vídeos are great and really informing and relaxing

[@rentiahurter8514]

As always, I enjoyed this one again..

[@Skippy66]

Thanks so much for teaching us all your a master at your own style. Cheers from Australia 🦘

[@JessVincentDolloso]

so glad i found your channel! such an inspiration and creativty

[@klaudia3784]

That looks amazing! Congratulations! :D

[@pkaspar78]

I just love these long videos 😊 could be longer!❤️

[@richardhutzler3760]

Stuart, Wonderful painting - very enjoyable to watch! Regarding your comments about 'dark' in your presentation, I was reminded of the following; The predominate color of the Universe is 'black'. In order to see the majesty of the planets, nebulas, etc. you have to be near a sun. Otherwise it's like the art student who arrives at school one day and to their dismay, discovers that a final project is due. Thinking fast they put up a blank white canvas and a canvas all in black for the Instructors review. When quizzed on his project the student responds that the first is a picture of a sleeping white rabbit in a blizzard. The second is a sleeping bat in a dark cave. Of the two, I prefer the darkness where light reveals a hidden beauty. Without dark there is no light and without light the darkness is bland. Looking forward to 'part 2' of this painting!

[@rentiahurter8514]

I love your work so so much. Pray that you enjoy good health for a long time to come.....

[@bebehorton6684]

I’ve been away from painting for more than a year!! I’m totally hung up on taking photos of incredible clouds I see each day. Im in Dallas, Texas. So. Had fun watching your technic painting clouds! I’ve always painted water and usually with clouds! I enjoy abstract so really look forward to trying your way of painting! Love your humor and have to wonder how long before you get paint on your brand new top😱😢🥰

[@RainbowTyrant]

I love this style of painting because you don't necessarily have to be able to draw And I can't really draw And I recently started painting (well, "recently", I mean more a couple months ago) And it's been such a good experience going from thinking that I can't make art because I can't draw (or wasn't taught it when I was young and thus never developed the skill and developing it now being such a hassle) to actually being happy with the end results I paint I've never done dark colours first and then lights, I'm going to try it on my next painting

[@matiaszega9674]

Hi stuart! I would really like to see you painting a forest and a lake! Best regards from Argentina! Love your work!!

[@parsleypowersmith5692]

Fabulous thanks x

[@xencage]

Beautiful! Absolutely stunning!!

[@ghislainebernadette6787]

I love the construction of your landerscap thank

[@uncleatelier8495]

💚💚💚💚It's an amazing drawing. ~~ ^^👍👍👍👍👍

[@terryreknaw6152]

Fantastic 👍

[@patrickguilfoyle2756]

Fantastic work of art Stuart

[@StuartDavies]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mazsroy9]

So very interesting! Thank you.

[@ΔέσποιναιναΧερουβείμ]

Thankyou for the wonderful video l enjoyed it very much You are the best teacher because you explain and communicate with us.we love you very much.God bless you.

[@dshepherd107]

That was thoroughly enjoyable! Looking fwd to the next live Zoom Class!

[@davidalanreid2347]

You have helped me a great deal. Thank you so much

[@robinmacdonald7222]

Wonderful as ever

[@bibihope5572]

Brilliant. Thank you, so helpful.

[@marieroslind1479]

It is like meditation, Thank you☺️🌺🎨☕️

[@COMB0RICO]

I saw a baseball field in the painting! Thanks from Texas.

[@symmachus898]

Thanks, Stuart. I'll watch this tomorrow night before bed.

[@mickideandalusia3676]

Master of a universe! The big going to be beautiful. Greetings from Michael in Spain.

[@georgianwindow]

Getting the right brushes is key here

[@Khosenit]

I'm finding that pthalo blue and yellow ochre make a great sap green in larger quantities with streaks of ochre and blue. Sap green gets used up quickly, otherwise, for me...

[@jrlakin370]

Loving the intro / music / prep part 👍

[@isculpt4u]

amazing

[@paulwalton692]

Hi Stuart, thank you for these demonstrations. They are a big help. Have searched in vain to see how thick the plywood board is - I would like to try a board rather than canvas and don't want to buy something too flimsy, nor too heavy. Hope to hear from you and many thanks again.

[@StuartDavies]

Hi Paul, The plywood is 5mm thick.

[@paulwalton692]

@@StuartDavies Have been watching your back catalogue, Stuart, for 6 hours straight! Spellbound :) Off to builders merchants in the morning for some 5mm ply' - thank you very much!

[@StuartDavies]

Thanks! Make sure it's a good hardwood and not Pine.

[@chezaspup]

Ooo I see Emu's in that sky! Disturbed? aren't we all in some way? 😂🤣Great to see the master at work! Love to you n the family. Stay safe love Chez in Lliria Valencia Spain xx

[@charlottehenderson1927]

YOu HAVE SUCH A SOOTHING VOICE ! IT TOTALLY RELAXES ME !! So TALENTED !!!

[@StuartDavies]

Thank you so much!!

[@drbob528]

Hello Stuart ... As a late starter, I have been painting for only a few years and am still working on my own style. Your easy presentation offers a great deal of insight into subject design and treatment, so please don't cut down on explanations ... words are so valuable here. I also get the impression that, as far as landscape painting goes at least, size does matter. I feel that your current piece works so well because it IS so expansive; for example, that superb foreboding sky demands all the space you have given it. Many thanks; I look forward to watching you develop this canvas further. Oh yes ... may I make an observation? Of course you aren't copying a style. Who else do you know who uses a house-painting brush to create such fine nuance? ;-)

[@gregrobinson87804Apple]

Thank you so very much.

[@ariskampas.art1]

I awe of the location Stuart! What a wonderful place you live in :)