TWO SHAPE COMPOSITION plein air OIL PAINTING real-time DEMO

[@dianerose4469]

Michael, both of these paintings are wonderful!! only enhanced by the roaring sound of the waves in the background. I felt like I was right there with you!!

[@tpathe3191]

That last one turned out really nice! not overworked, super fresh. Also, the thicker, more opaque dark foreground does play well against the more translucent, lighter values of the rocks in the middle ground. Compositionally solid too, with the wave breaking on the upper right to offset the mass of the rocks in the lower left. Simple and effective. Awesome painting Michael! : )

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! Yes, I really like that one too. I think I may go back and do a larger version 😊👍

[@KayInMaine]

You are a master at doing ocean waves and getting the color of the water accurate!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Kay!

[@matthewgyulay2961]

Michael, I like it when you do small pieces to see how you simplify. I am really liking the toned down colours in both pieces. It really shows the composition working hard. I think the second painting is one of my favourites of yours. There is a mystery to it. Something about the promontory leading off into the distance. Really nice simple pieces.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Matthew! Yes, the smaller panels are good to do now and then. I'm going to explore that second composition in a larger size. Glad you like it!

[@borealiswan2363]

Interesting to see you rehearsing your stroke 5 or 6 times before putting down the paint, I guess it gives the brain time to think before putting down your best guess. Also like how you melt the horizon into the sky without clear division between ocean and sky, waves and clouds. Your painting is so inspiring, thanks for sharing so often, cheers 🌊

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I think the motion in the brush is to keep the feel of energy and urgency. I'm not really rehearsing the stroke as much as keeping energy in the brush while I'm deciding what to do. Glad you found this inspiring!

[@joycebutler3494]

Thanks for the dark color mix tip, I like the way that combination looks. Good idea to try light and dark, two shapes! Love the peace at the end, really needed that today.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Joyce!

[@ficholasnields]

in love with anything you create

[@pleinaire8698]

your ocean paintings are stunning Michael!!.and the sound of the ocean is magical!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@theeaselrider4032]

Sometimes the simplest paintings are the most interesting.. To me that's always the indicator of a good painting, or someone who knows what they are doing, they can take a very simple subject - something you might by pass in real life, but still make it compelling enough to draw you into it.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes, it think a simple design pulls the viewer in and allows the eye to wander and look at the brushwork, color and surface quality, etc. Keep it simple!

[@KawaiiGlitterful]

when you added those darker midtones to the rocks it all came together! love it

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks, glad you like!

[@margaretsmilligan9393]

I love this video …..I love to paint small myself but never would have tried a design with only two shapes, thank you so much

[@chisroxana1747]

The best afternoon notification! Thank you!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Love that! 😊

[@sandy411]

Love your real time videos! Thank you!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Graham!

[@judysteinhilper9742]

Bravo! Almost like a notan, just taken slightly further. will try the dioxazine/b.sienna mix in watercolor and oil. Thanks Mike!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Judy!

[@Barry-y8z]

Ah, Pescadero State Beach. Such an interesting and challenging spot. It's cool how moving about 15 feet north changes the painting so much

[@martingibbons8021]

Great work thank you for sharing this online - love this process will be out having a go very soon

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Oh good for you!

[@aerooptical7578]

Watching your videos, SPECIALLY THIS ONE... It made me paint my phone case while watching your video

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Love that! 🌟

[@melcryarfineart]

Soooo good!

[@LearningPleinAir]

what a place to paint!, is that dioxide purple pretty strong like Phthalo Blue ? , often wondered about experimenting with it , thanks 😀..... great paintings I love how you simplifed your approach

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! Not quite as strong as phthalo, but it is strong. Give it a try!

[@frankpainter2203]

Like how you keep it simple and use maybe one big brush and lots of thick paint to paint the essence of the scene.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Frank!

[@EdHeerkens]

Michael....Love your video's and honesty of the artistic process shared!!. I've been oil painting for 10+ years (from photographs etc), but never had the balls to go try en plein air (self counsiousness?). I will now after watching your video's... In addition, I love dioxazine purlple for dark tones with burnt sienna...but also use tiny amounts of phtalo blue in the mix to really darken/blacken it if required, whilst still maintaining transparancy/luminosity. Looking forward to more footage...Do you use the genuine viridian (PG18) or a phtalo hue on your pallete?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Ed! I'll have to try adding phthalo to the mix! I'm pretty sure I'm using genuine viridian.

[@mikeodom5149]

Makes very intelligent sense about the transparency in darks , with out them it is lifeless and boring , great point

[@lisacapuano587]

Awesome today! Loved it!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@gauri8785]

Amazing work sir...❤

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@edithostrowsky6472]

Very good capture of the overcast atmosphere. Successful painting! Question: how did you mix your gray/green color of the water?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Edith! For the water, I usually start with ultramarine, white, and a touch of burnt sienna.

[@lorrainem887]

Great paintings Mike, and I love the longer video. I think both paintings are really effective. ..definitely showing the contrast dark/light. I've rarely used dioxazine purple, but I've had a tube for about 20 years lol. Guess it will last another 20. I remember using it in a painting of irises many years ago. A beautiful transparent purple. I might just squeeze a blob on to my palette.😂 Thanks for a great video. PS. What happened to the guy who asked if he could look over your shoulder ?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes, it's a useful color! It's nice to have a clean, saturated purple and it's perfect for greying down yellows.

[@MetaMessiah]

Always great lessons here!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@billieeiiilish428]

Amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️ SENDING MY LOVE

[@chamberlainpaintings]

😊

[@artbykcappadona5166]

☺️ thank you!

[@christianday6759]

Homer would be very pleased. And Sargent as well.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Christian, that's very kind of you.😊

[@markparkey1218]

--( michael, just able to sit a minute and escape into painting you made, been /had you on, "(in /was in a procedure)", out of there now, back in 3 weeks, all ok, "" LOVE what I see in you creativity, have not looked very long , or long enough yet, (plz excuse rambling me), get home and look extremely into the rocks & water)--

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Mark. Yes, water and rocks offer a lot to look at.

[@anniemcaward8363]

Curious to know if you used the Natural Bristle or Synthetic brush(s)? Thanks as usual

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I used both. I started with the natural and finished with the synthetic.

[@sophie-bx9ym]

The advanced bob ross

[@leslieh4074]

I am looking all over for Anderson easel. Are they still being made? Is the Beauport as close as I can get? Thanks.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

The Beaufort is the cheapest version I've seen. Mine is from takeiteasel.com

[@Anna-iq2cq]

great work! what software do you use to edit?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! iMovie for editing.

[@Anna-iq2cq]

@@chamberlainpaintings oh ok cool

[@jonron4729]

👍👍👍

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

"Light and Dark": that's like Star Wars story! lol Cool!!!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Haha, yes!