Your rendering of cars is one of the things I've admired most in your cityscapes. Oddly even though they are one of the least defined most abstract parts of the painting - they read realistically. Thank you for sharing
Hi Michael, I've looked at a lot of your plein air painting videos of which I would guess 75% are seascapes/landscapes and I've also been looking at many of your previous paintings over the last 4 years, at the Studio Gallery, and I have to say although I like your seascapes, I much prefer your cityscapes with buildings and people and cars. There's something about those paintings, stronger graphic elements, more dynamic, and a more vibrant palette, but I also think it's the activity of the city and its lights and action that draw me in. I'd really like to see more videos of the cityscape paintings.
Michael, Have you ever discussed in one of your videos how you keep from going down a rabbit hole and painting in details that are time consuming and better left out or only rendered in the loosest of fashion? I sometimes find myself circling the black hole of detail on a painting that started out loose and is looking good but then I, without knowing it, get sucked into the hole.
I find it is very difficult to simplify complicated objects and scenes. What details to include what to left out, how to extract the most important shapes and values to be not so detailed but realistic at the same time, etc. I always got confused in the process of my painting, and I have a few paintings I can’t finish because of that. I think you are so so so good at this (and a number of other things of course). Watching this helps me, and I wish to see more demo videos on how to make decisions on the aspect. ❤️ awesome work and videos!
I've been watching your Videos for a few weeks now and I actually got into painting again and I'm really learning a bunch of cool new stuff !! Keep up the great work :)
I’ve been a fan of yours from Studio Gallery, so it was such a fun surprise to find this particular demo. Always wondered about your cars and the colors you chose for your buildings-because I live in SF and all I see is tan and gray. Cityscapes always stumps me with trying to simplify and this was a very good demo of how you are accomplishing this simplification! Thanks so much.
Thank you for taking the difficult process if painting a row of several cars and making it "do able" for your lookers....yes I think I could paint a car !!! Thank you.!!!
There are professional painters that paint on cardboard, so you can paint on any surface that works for you. Drywall is very heavy and not particularly strong, so I wouldn't paint on it. Hardboard like masonite is the way to go. Maple or birch plywood are other options.
chamberlainpaintings Thank you! We have leftover drywall from a recent renovation. I’ll probably mess around with it to use it up, but I definitely want to try masonite long term!
Unrelated to car painting, but do you recommend the artboxandpanel easel with the tripod (Coulter?) for plein air painting or your larger wooden one (brand?). Thanks!
I made my own paint box/easel set up, modeled after the Coulter system. I prefer the Take It Easel, which is the bigger, wooden one, but it's good to have both. I use the same palette box on both easels. I'd go with the bigger if I could only have one. The bigger one is not as good for small panels however. 11x14" and under.
Your rendering of cars is one of the things I've admired most in your cityscapes. Oddly even though they are one of the least defined most abstract parts of the painting - they read realistically. Thank you for sharing
Thanks. I struggled to paint them in the past, but I really enjoy painting them now.
Thanks. This demystifies how to break down the shapes and lights and darks. I’m feeling less intimidated about cars now.
Hi Michael, I've looked at a lot of your plein air painting videos of which I would guess 75% are seascapes/landscapes and I've also been looking at many of your previous paintings over the last 4 years, at the Studio Gallery, and I have to say although I like your seascapes, I much prefer your cityscapes with buildings and people and cars. There's something about those paintings, stronger graphic elements, more dynamic, and a more vibrant palette, but I also think it's the activity of the city and its lights and action that draw me in. I'd really like to see more videos of the cityscape paintings.
wow, the talent here is overflowing. it's so simple yet so detailed at the same time, incredible work
Michael, Have you ever discussed in one of your videos how you keep from going down a rabbit hole and painting in details that are time consuming and better left out or only rendered in the loosest of fashion? I sometimes find myself circling the black hole of detail on a painting that started out loose and is looking good but then I, without knowing it, get sucked into the hole.
Yes, I talk about squinting your eyes to eliminate details. I also talk about focusing on big shapes. Hope that helps!
I find it is very difficult to simplify complicated objects and scenes. What details to include what to left out, how to extract the most important shapes and values to be not so detailed but realistic at the same time, etc. I always got confused in the process of my painting, and I have a few paintings I can’t finish because of that. I think you are so so so good at this (and a number of other things of course). Watching this helps me, and I wish to see more demo videos on how to make decisions on the aspect. ❤️ awesome work and videos!
I loved this demo Kevin, it is very helpful.
I've been watching your Videos for a few weeks now and I actually got into painting again and I'm really learning a bunch of cool new stuff !! Keep up the great work :)
Thank you so much for demoing car painting. I have such a hard time knowing just how much to put in, what to leave out, this was great, cheers !
Thanks!
Excellent demo. The cars are very convincing and still painterly.
You definitely have a knack for abstraction that seems so natural. Beautiful work as always!
you are insanely talented, sir.
Painterly! Art is very satisfying when objects are identifiable but take imagination and mental work to place the details. Love your work.
You make difficult things turn out easy, using your method. Txs!
Excellent work as usual 🖼️🖌️🎨
Thanks Jeff!
Thanks for sharing made it easier for a lot of people great job ✨👍
Fab painting and an awesome and helpful demo. Thanks for taking the time and sharing. Look forward to more of your videos 😀
Thanks Bev! 😊
Love this painting. Wonderful colour palette and brushwork.
Turned out fantastic! I love cityscape paintings. You have a great technique! All the best.
Awesomely helpful watching your process for a long line of cars thanks!
Very cool! I was kind of waiting for this video. Great process, very well solved. A car line is always very tricky to paint. Thanks Mike!
Thanks Martin!
Excellent
I’ve been a fan of yours from Studio Gallery, so it was such a fun surprise to find this particular demo. Always wondered about your cars and the colors you chose for your buildings-because I live in SF and all I see is tan and gray. Cityscapes always stumps me with trying to simplify and this was a very good demo of how you are accomplishing this simplification! Thanks so much.
Wonderful demonstration and commentary! Thank you.
Thanks Edith!
Love the way you paint, full of life and energy.
Pretty incredible. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.🙏🏻✨
i love this! don’t stop doing these videos, they are amazing and it consists of a wonderful hobby/career and your skill is amazing! so talented
Super helpful and fun to watch! And I really like this cityscape. It has such a soft, airy feel to it . Love it! 👍
Thanks Kathy!
glad i stumbled upon your channel again, it's what i need to get the creative juices flowing. thank you so much!!
Yes I liked it very much. And it was very helpful and informative. Thank you very much.
Great video, Michael! Thank you for sharing your process!
Thanks Karen!
Just what I needed to see today! TY ❣️
Thank you for taking the difficult process if painting a row of several cars and making it "do able" for your lookers....yes I think I could paint a car !!! Thank you.!!!
Hi ..
I love ur art , and I wondered if u can make a video u painting with watercolors .. if u would love .
I haven't tried watercolors, but if I do I'll post it here on my channel!
@@chamberlainpaintings ok , that would be awesome man .. I will be waiting 🌚
amazing job!! love ur videos Michael! 💜
Thanks! 😊
I Love your working
loved this video! i struggle w vehicles
Me preguntaba cómo hacías para que los coches parecieran tan reales , ahora ya lo sé. Intentare hacerlos así también. Muchas gracias.
¡Me alegro de que hayas encontrado útil mi video!
Excellent tutorial!
Brilliant Michael ,, Thankyou
Thanks!
Very helpful, thanks!
this was so helpful! thank you!!
What do I think? Well...you crushed it on those cars. Digging your energy from Michigan.
Great painting demo!
Thanks!
Yes, you do waggle your brush. 😎. Like the cool tones. Thanks, nice demo. From Tallahassee
Thanks Barbara Joan 😊
Awesome demo!! Thank you :)
Thank you for sharing.
Love it, Looks awesome Mike🎨
Thanks Tez!
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Wow!! really helpful, thank you :)
Amazing 🤩
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This is totally amazing. Wow. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love...Suz What 🌻🌼🌻🌼
Do you think it’s appropriate to oil paint on dry wall primed with gesso? How would it compare to masonite? Love your videos!
There are professional painters that paint on cardboard, so you can paint on any surface that works for you. Drywall is very heavy and not particularly strong, so I wouldn't paint on it. Hardboard like masonite is the way to go. Maple or birch plywood are other options.
chamberlainpaintings Thank you! We have leftover drywall from a recent renovation. I’ll probably mess around with it to use it up, but I definitely want to try masonite long term!
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This is really good also do you know emma chamberlain or do you just have the same last name
Thanks!
Good luck!
emma chamberlain.
Good lucky.
Hello Mr.Chamberlain!!! :))))
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Unrelated to car painting, but do you recommend the artboxandpanel easel with the tripod (Coulter?) for plein air painting or your larger wooden one (brand?). Thanks!
I noticed they seem to have the same tray. What is the model of the wooden one?
I made my own paint box/easel set up, modeled after the Coulter system. I prefer the Take It Easel, which is the bigger, wooden one, but it's good to have both. I use the same palette box on both easels. I'd go with the bigger if I could only have one. The bigger one is not as good for small panels however. 11x14" and under.
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