URBAN PLEIN AIR painting SAN FRANCISCO with Christina Kent

[@christinakentart]

Was such a blast painting together! Thanks Michael :)

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes! Let's paint again soon 😊

[@Blick_Art]

We're so proud that you included a visit to our store in this video! And we're so pleased to see @christinakentart- what a thrill to see two of our favorite artists on KZbin collaborating here!

[@raymondpaul123]

The solving of the composition problem with adding the trees, making it more like a U-shape - was cool. I spotted the same thing and didn’t know what to do and then saw you fix it. That will satisfy thank you.

[@DQ_ArtGroupie]

I think I first saw this when it came out, before I knew who Christina was. Since then I've seen a bunch of her videos now too. I've just re-watched this after having gotten to know both of your work more since then. Great watching you paint together!

[@mcsheshe]

Who wouldn’t love to paint with Michael! ❤

[@chamberlainpaintings]

☺🙏

[@joywhitley3141]

I love that you tell us what colors you’re mixing and what your thought process is with your lights and darks. Thanks❤

[@gdan9923]

I love how you generously share other artists in your video. Most people’s ego want it to be all about them.

[@nancytipton2640]

I paint with watercolors but you still teach so much about values, etc. when you talk through what you are thinking about ehile you are painting. Thank you for sharing your painting adventures with Hal’s.😊

[@nancytipton2640]

Oops…thanks for sharing with us

[@suzannebonham583]

Two of my most favorite people on the planet! We in your audience really get to thinking that you are our dearest friends. (Hope that's not too creepy 🤣

[@moonyscorner615]

i really love and enjoy how your videos are chill and relaxing to watch but are yet equally informative about your techniques and process!! ps i absolutely adore your art style, you’re a wonderful artist 🫶

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@nettynet101]

Plein air painting with watercolor looks like a fun idea to try this weekend and awesome paintings, you painted quite a couple in this video!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@screwy.artist]

You and Christina; that's the dream team right there. Love the painting Michael. 🤩

[@sylviefleurant6138]

You really paint beautiful cityscapes! you are at the blocking stage and we already see where you are leading us. the capture of your lights and darks are always perfect. love your work, have a great day😊

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Sylvie!

[@janmorrison4141]

That second painting is very satisfying. Especially liked when you beefed up the trees on the left. I said moments before you " yah, that works ". Thanks as always for sharing your process.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Jan!

[@JimLongCO]

Thanks for in introducing us to Christina!

[@jimreid9674]

Both your paintings look great as does Christina's. 👍

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Jim!

[@charlesa3374]

The light off the buildings is blinding! EXCELLENT!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Charles!

[@kerrykonecny7677]

Very nice...good to see how you changed the view to make a better painting!

[@nancykunik4370]

Nice little watercolor wave sketch ... I see you're upgrading on those watercolor supplies ... The interest is growing ... Looking forward to how you progress with this medium ...

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Nancy! Yes, I plan to make watercolor a part of my weekly routine

[@markparkey1218]

at 11:24 , on the palette, far left , 2 of the 3 gowns are visible , feels like a dress designer has been looking for these unique shapes, shades and colors , “ it’s the way the colors lay , --> I had backed up to see the “” exquisite color shade match that you use on the right building in the painting, feels like “” metalisized concrete”” ! ! ! Michael this painting , this end painting is the “” Excellent Beautiful Painting “” that you foreseen and spoke of prior to completion. To me it’s the right side, building color yet mixed with indirect light and shadow that “” Propels “” this great painting. “” Michael, you’re painting here is a new level of creativity, had to come see all again 🔍

[@59jaguar]

That’s a winner Michael. I like the crisp shadows playing against the distant sunlight areas. Great video.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Roger!

[@ralucacristina7394]

Thank you so much, love your style and i hope to learn to paint the light and dark like you.

[@theartofcharleen]

You inspire me to go out and paint from life more! I love it!

[@socal-lasolas]

wow! I loved this whole process and the final painting is amazing. thank you!

[@markparkey1218]

14:58 transition of color , ‘ when you felt the color of the sea and changed it. I think you mated the buildings unique “” aura “” with the new color of the sea. The draw to a “” zero point earlier in your reference wouldn’t be as alluring “” without “” the height , length and presence of the bridge , you mention it’s necessity. I think this is a “” new creativity of a beautiful experience “” ❤️ ( gotta search the city now ) , Thank you Michael

[@BayWeli]

Beautiful scenery and beautiful paintings! Thank you for sharing 😍

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@markparkey1218]

12:25 , in the painting, the shapes , your design , that mixed color between shadow with seeing through indirect light , it spawns beautifully through out all other features in the painting soon and forwards from here, where you stepped back 🔍💭🧐🧐

[@markparkey1218]

Beautiful paintings all , thank you for sharing

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Mark!

[@markparkey1218]

@@chamberlainpaintings absolutely, that last painting is a superior evolution , more obvious as time goes by , bless you

[@mauracarta.]

Another beautiful video, and great paintings by you and Christina.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Maura!

[@1Thedairy]

That was a really good lesson on how to create light in a painting by focusing on tonal values. I feel I learn something new every time I watch your tutorials and I love your style.

[@photographicamateur]

Thanks for providing yet again inspiration to go put brush to primed hardboard. Very interested in seeing where your Watercolour Journey takes you.

[@CedricWilliamsFineArt]

I love what you've done separating the shadow areas from the light areas. Your loose painting technique is flawless! Thank you Michael 🙏🏾

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thank you Cedric! We need to paint again soon!

[@CedricWilliamsFineArt]

@@chamberlainpaintings it's on!🖌 🎨🎨

[@hghuegrvehhdhdbfhhhughbank2613]

Hi Chamberlain paintings I’m 15 and I love ur vids so much I always watch them whenever I’m anxious and they always calm me down keep doing what your doing!!

[@miriamtong8808]

Thanks for this video Michael! I really appreciated you showing us the difference between the nice painted scene, and then the one focused on big shapes. That last cityscape was awesome 👍🏽

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Miriam!

[@davidgough3512]

I love how "reducing" media and palette, as with your watercolor sketch, enriches the creative aspect.. like when Georgia O'Keeffe took up charcoal and "regrew" her art from there. Or when Picasso made a bull from a bicycle seat and handlebars. I call it the Burnt Stick School, which need not be literal but acts to remind us that limits enable form, that expression need not stem from nor wait for access to special materials. Developing one's kit affirms a commitment to mastering a particular medium, so that's another aspect of limitation facilitating form.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Well stated! I totally agree

[@davidgough3512]

@@chamberlainpaintings one of these days i'll learn to review and edit before i tap send. Shortform comment forces me into more clear and concise writing haha

[@reenberryy]

I love watching your videos im taking this as a sign to take a day trip to SF! :)

[@lexadex]

As a native San Franciscan, I really enjoyed watching this! Warmed my heart.

[@Ellary_Rosewood]

Making me miss my beautiful city by the bay. 😭 I've been binging your videos. Beautiful work! ❤

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@soupysoup931]

14:33 looks unbeliavable. been a while since I've seen such a pretty painting for my liking given I've seen a lot of your works. (15:25, that painting on the easel is fire)

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@artwithmycoffee]

Another winner! The simplicity and light are just wonderful!

[@mariasisul336]

Really enjoying your recent videos! They have a great mix of information and visual appeal. Also loved the composition of the second piece. The revisions you made to the scene turned a complicated view into something more solid and peaceful!👌 thank you for sharing your process

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Maria!

[@arachosia]

You are really good at simplifying. Thank you for sharing. I learned a lot from this one! Christina’s Hopper-sequels painting was also great!

[@anasta_sushka]

I love such long videos! It helps to feel the vibe that happens through your art journey. What a lovely 15 minutes of my life, thanks☺

[@chamberlainpaintings]

☺🙏

[@buzzlightyeah21]

I love the presence of leading line and composition combine with proportion of cool and warm tone which makes the painting live. 😮 ♡

[@markparkey1218]

Michael, at 10:00 , ( can’t resist ) when you say “” alright so “” , and brush is in white. “” Looking left on the palette are three beautiful fits, furthest is blue , it’s a gown , next is mostly purple but it has shades mixed in. The third is tan and some edged dark browns, silken white(s) , feels to be the most beautiful too, all three are gowns, ( had to say so ) ❤️

[@40bdg]

Three great paintings! I also love the one on your easel at the end (in studio). Also nice to meet another artist I hadn't seen before. Thanks!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@markparkey1218]

13:30 new palette mixes / searches , thinking you are feeling creativity’s goosebumps “” for sure now “” , fine tuning , , ,

[@INTHEDIGITALFOREST]

Loved the video! so happy to see Christina here, i love her paintings and her youtube channel :)

[@oldrug]

Recently discovered your channel the other week and I gotta say, it certainly inspires me to take on art as a hobby. Thank you for the comfort content!

[@martimajor4766]

Love this painting! well done in SF!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Marti!

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

Thanks again for the insights, both of you produced properly pleasing paintings. Like you, I wanted a new watercolours palette a few weeks ago and stumbled across the Mijello range. They’re airtight so keep tube colours fluid for a little longer. The 18 well version comes with a clear plastic tray to give more mixing room. I don’t use it for mixing, instead I fit it “upside down” to hold my brushes in the lid when tramping to/from wherever. No thumb hole but with my climber’s digits, I can’t use the ones in the plastic trays.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks for the info

[@kbdefay]

Absolutely beautiful

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks!

[@markparkey1218]

11:58 - ( left corner palette, 3 extravagant gowns, but I want to see the painting progress, looking close 🔍

[@markparkey1218]

feel the slow mo - 0:13 - 0:18

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

Well, just subscribed to Christina! lol

[@jabs202232]

amazing paintings! i also live in SF, and have been getting into plein air painting, would love to paint with you like this one day it doesn't have to be recorded, just to have someone around who loves art as much as i do.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@keoniemyda]

Great video thank you for this it helps me with my painting skills still learning a lot of new things😊🎨👩🏻‍🎨

[@laurenl.3735]

Amazing

[@markparkey1218]

💭💭💭 michael , at 0:15 - your lense - images of you - existing in the composition - expansive reflection approaches the viewer through wet mirrored sand - coexisting see your shadow - the physical you , all three conjoined - triple perpendicularity - nearby sea of motion - opposing textured dry beach, motionless - at 0:27 I mistook strings and a cloth as a second sketch being painted during your actual watercolor and paintbrush , early on you seem to be feeling the distant cathedral of your sketch, shore, the lengthy ridge, distant sea & sky - all ready to embrace “”YOU”” feel the foreground of the sketch , it calls to you 💭 0:15 💭

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks for your observations Mark!

[@markparkey1218]

@@chamberlainpaintings I am using color pencils , also , ( psst it’s easy to talk, much more difficult to actually put it on paper , HOWEVER , I am having fun. THAT multi bladed shick razor was cool for a few swipes at sharpening the blue , but that wood/ cellulose, it don’t, I need a better way, got a utility knife finally 😃😆😁😁😎

[@markparkey1218]

@@chamberlainpaintings Michael, I completed a color pencil sketch , it’s pretty bad , but I had fun 🫣

[@paulclarke3086]

Really enjoyed your urban painting and the suggestion of detail that you incorporate into them. the treatment of the light area of the second painting must have been difficult to separate tones. I did the Nocturnal Painting Comp in Norwich (England) - managed three paintings and people seemed to enjoy them. tried to keep it simple but sometimes i get drawn into detail which i need to avoid. Another great session by you especially in the urban setting - the last painting looked like you were on a mountainside.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Paul! You're inspiring me to try a nocturne

[@SuzWhat]

Maybe Mick meant “I’ll never leave your pizza burning” Christina’s portable palette is not a burden Reflected light on a yellow house, what a treat A pleasant scene of the view up a street Shopping interlude; new brush who dis? Patterns of light and dark, leads to bliss Problem solving like an algebra teacher Become a patron, support the double feature 😅 *WOW* such beautiful paintings! Thank you for introducing me to yet another amazing artist. I loved everything. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love..Suz What ☮️💛

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Suz!! 😊🙏💛✌

[@egsantandrea]

Oh I looooove how this came out. The edit to the trees really helps keep your eye on the glowing buildings in the center

[@soupysoup931]

the second painting was way more fun, looked better and I enjoyed it more lol. But that doesn't mean the first one was bad lol. They're both awesome in their own way, just a biased opinion :)

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks, I agree!

[@pleinaire8698]

Great painting..love the composition of the second one. Are you planning on doing more watercolors?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks! I plan to continue experimenting with watercolors.

[@robertball6854]

I learned about her mix to the panel. Very good video today. Where do you get your flannel shirts???? Thank you. Rob B

[@chamberlainpaintings]

The one I'm wearing in this video was from Redwood Trading Post in Redwood City CA. The others are from LL Bean online.

[@Dennis-Hare]

Very "pleasant scene." The second oil is incredible.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Dennis!

[@Dennis-Hare]

@@chamberlainpaintings No, thank you.

[@youareamazingyesyou5880]

LOVE YOUR PAINTINGS! just found your channel today . May i ask what size of brush you used initially to draw in the lines and shapes?. thankyou. I need to buy some brushes, as Im moving from watercolour to oils... so Im not sure what sizes and shapes of brushes to get.

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

Fantastic job, guys! Beautiful paintings!!! I love this. Really nice vlog. Btw. What is this recent watercolor painting trend about? I don't fully understand. lol ... I mean, it's lovely, but serious paintings are mostly done with oil paints, if I'm not much mistaken. Btw. For some people very cold ocean is no problem, is it? lol ... Have a wonderful day! Greetings from the EU!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Olda! Actually watercolor is considered the earliest form of painting. Cave paintings were watercolor! Oil painting will always be my primary medium but I love the simplicity and portability of watercolor. Look at watercolors by Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, or Andrew Wyeth to see some serious paintings!

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

@@chamberlainpaintings Thanks so much for your suggestions as well as for your reply! I'll definitely do that! Cool! Cheers!

[@martimajor4766]

I recommend Indigo as a watercolor paint. It is grainy and has great reactions (blossoming spectacularly with salt for splash effects). I found it useful for dark blue to mix great greens. Just saying.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Ooh sounds nice. Do you recommend a particular brand?

[@lillykee5942]

I love your videos so much! I was just wondering why you wear plastic gloves when painting :)

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I wear gloves to keep my hands clean. I'm incredibly messy

[@eandrien]

michael- check out Kremer paints. they have beautiful palettes and they sell customizable empty pan inserts. you can fill them with the colors you want. i love it. taking them on a painting retreat in Spain this coming May - love your work!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Elizabeth! I’ll check ‘em out!

[@markparkey1218]

0:20 vid time , sketch book

[@adibkhozoui]

Do you recommend watercolour paint tubes or already set palettes?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I'd recommend a set to begin with

[@gardnep]

So how do you carry the fresh oil paintings when they are finished on site?

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I use a wet panel carrier by Raymar

[@elisabethseeger5837]

Hmmm - see what you mean Michael - that IS a pleasant scene well painted, but somehow it doesn’t look like you anymore- I like your untamed ocean paintings and your more free looking city scapes😃. Really interesting to see your paintings evolve into work that is somehow never the same in a good way. I love your bigger format seascapes. If you still have one of those I’d buy it!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Thanks Elizabeth! It's so challenging to bring that untamed energy to cityscapes. It can be difficult to fully let go when the drawing has to be accurate. My success rate in the city is much lower but I feel like I'm figuring it out!

[@chamberlainpaintings]

I'm pretty sure some of the larger seascapes are still available. The work is still at STUDIO Gallery and available through them. Here's a link: www.studiogallerysf.com/michael-chamberlain-22

[@elisabethseeger5837]

@@chamberlainpaintings Am purchasing “Malibu Glare”, thanks for the link

[@chamberlainpaintings]

@@elisabethseeger5837 So nice to know it's going to you! ☺🙏

[@elisabethseeger5837]

Hey Michael - if you are considering other places to paint- the ocean at the mouth of the Russian River up north can be spectacular- great overlook parking, great beaches, awesome waves and rocks, a famous cafe where they filmed part of “The Birds”in a little from the mouth of the river. Don’t know if they have burritos - but it still is California after all!

[@markparkey1218]

now I’m sketching - 0:41

[@lauradumontboyer]

It’s a bit on the pricey side, but the Arches watercolour paper is really life changer for this medium 😊

[@markparkey1218]

14:25 you say “” alright here’s what I finished up with “” my opinion , Michael , “” Total Creativity Evolution “” has just taken place in your gift(s) , your commentary follows

[@lusss8]

Imagine being able to paint like him

[@georgefrench1907]

👍

[@simaabedini5908]

Which street is this please ✌🏿

[@chamberlainpaintings]

The first was 19th and Sanchez, the second was Washington at Jones.

[@mallory4437]

very cool ;)

[@markparkey1218]

Good Morning Michael

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Good morning Mark!

[@markparkey1218]

@@chamberlainpaintings Yes Michael, it is , sooo much, mechanic coming by noon time for diagnosing old truck, and , a fresh video from you , THAT is a good day ! skipping back into your earlier creativity in the video, thank you for noticing me Michael

[@chamberlainpaintings]

@@markparkey1218 Oh cool, what kind of old truck?

[@markparkey1218]

@@chamberlainpaintings 1999 S10, only 4 cylinder, but is a 5 speed stick , Michael I sketched and color penciled you, ( thought it best to take my own advice) , I got YOU in there , the standing you, the reflected you, and the “ shadow “ you, Admittedly, “” I’m no Michael Chamberlain when it comes to actual painting ( color pencil 8.5 X 11 inches ) , but I want to give it to you, somehow ( mark )

[@markparkey1218]

@@chamberlainpaintings MICHAEL , I what I thought was the best full larger view of YOUR sketch/watercolor at 0.41 , looked completed and highest quality, AND using YOU at an earlier point 0.17 , where on a replay, after completed sketch/ watercolor , seen that you were missing from the painting, it was as though the “” composition area”” at 0.17 had said that

[@Frank_Nemo]

Nothing wrong with your first painting, but does sorta fail the 'would you want to hang it on your wall?' test. Second one looks great. One technique I use when painting walls is to put 2 or 3 colours on the same flat brush. The colours don't have to be wildly different, but it does help to not make walls look so slab-like and it also softens the impact of the windows/doors you paint on after. Might not suit your style, but worth an experiment?

[@Frank-ox3np]

2nd 😁

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes 😊

[@markparkey1218]

Michael, I’m so happy, think I may be first comment ❤️

[@MR.AYRAL9]

😎💜💜

[@sonicaids]

good to see they fixed the street after the incredible Hulk damaged it.

[@chamberlainpaintings]

Yes, everything seems back to normal

[@markparkey1218]

0:29 - is where the sketch beckons for you - all three of you 😑

[@alisaglass-schmock586]

i painted your portrait

[@chamberlainpaintings]

☺

[@markparkey1218]

-( can i borrow an eraser 🧐 )-