Great to see a challenging subject tackled! Very pleased you did not attempt a Monet. I visited his garden in a mid October and American visitors there felt cheated as there were no lilies in leaf or flower. There is a difference in tone and colour shown by the camera Of the lilies near the far bank and what you actually saw. I suspect the digital processing found the reflected sunlight difficult to replicate. I have had this happen with my digital camera and iPhone in certain conditions. I need not have worried the painting turned out well and the reflections so well handled.
Thanks so much Ian - always happy to get your feedback! Yes, the camera in my hands does not saltire the subtle colors. I’ve been to Giverny as well - a beautiful place, I did a small watercolor there in the spring about 10 years ago - hopefully get back there again before too long. Cheers
Hi Jon, interesting scenery. Like the way you approach this painting . noted that you suggested using oil washes to establish the basic scene on canvas. Assuming that as you apply each layer, your adding more paint and less Gamsoll. My question is twofold: could you clarify for me whether there is a difference between the mediums Gamsoll and Gamisol, or are these mediums actually the same thing, just pronounced differently or what? Secondly: Is this medium fast drying on the canvas when used with oil paints in this way similar to the speed that watercolour paint or Acrylics can dry? Also how safe is this medium in terms of its flammability? Love the way the painting has developed into a wonderful piece of artwork. Also it would be interesting to see what changes you make to this Plien Air peice in your studio. Thanks for sharing this video.
Thanks so much for watching and for the comments. Gamsol is Gamsol - I think Gamisol must be a mispronunciation. As I apply layers over the initial wash, I am adding much less Gamsol. Gamsol is mineral spirits, very flammable. A typical oil painting takes days to weeks to fully dry - you can speed that up by adding an alkyd like Liquin or slow it down by adding safflower or clove oil. On this painting, I made almost no changes in the studio - just finished up the bottom of the painting where it was cut off by the easel clamp. Best regards
@@JonBradhamArtist : hello again Jon. Thanks for clarifying my enquiry, and for sharing with me about what changes you made to the wonderful painting you did en Plien Air. It is interesting to hear that you merely developed the foreground to deepen the colours. This is what I thought you might do. Once again Jon, I loved this scene. Look forward to seeing more of your demo bids. Take care, keep safe, kind regards, Paul👍
Bustin' good again Ray Vila...thanks...
Thanks so much Ray!
Thank you again for another instructive video and lovely painting.
Thank you Dana
I really enjoyed following your process to create this lovely painting.
Thanks so much Peter
This is lovely, and thank you for being so generous with your time. 😊
Thanks so much Mona 🙏
wonderful plein air painting..... i just loved your technique...... very much splendid... wish you good luck
Thank you so much 🙏😃
Good painting and great to have your decisions/ideas/thoughts as you are painting.
Thanks so much Frank!
Ray Vila looking forward to this demo. I'm sold...thanks...
Thanks so much Ray!
Wonderful video and beautiful painting
Thanks so much Dale 😀
I like your underpainting approach!
Thank you! I enjoy it, like watercolor
Really lovely Jon.
Thank you 🙏
Great to see a challenging subject tackled! Very pleased you did not attempt a Monet. I visited his garden in a mid October and American visitors there felt cheated as there were no lilies in leaf or flower. There is a difference in tone and colour shown by the camera Of the lilies near the far bank and what you actually saw. I suspect the digital processing found the reflected sunlight difficult to replicate. I have had this happen with my digital camera and iPhone in certain conditions. I need not have worried the painting turned out well and the reflections so well handled.
Thanks so much Ian - always happy to get your feedback! Yes, the camera in my hands does not saltire the subtle colors. I’ve been to Giverny as well - a beautiful place, I did a small watercolor there in the spring about 10 years ago - hopefully get back there again before too long. Cheers
Hi Jon, interesting scenery. Like the way you approach this painting . noted that you suggested using oil washes to establish the basic scene on canvas. Assuming that as you apply each layer, your adding more paint and less Gamsoll.
My question is twofold: could you clarify for me whether there is a difference between the mediums Gamsoll and Gamisol, or are these mediums actually the same thing, just pronounced differently or what?
Secondly: Is this medium fast drying on the canvas when used with oil paints in this way similar to the speed that watercolour paint or Acrylics can dry? Also how safe is this medium in terms of its flammability?
Love the way the painting has developed into a wonderful piece of artwork. Also it would be interesting to see what changes you make to this Plien Air peice in your studio.
Thanks for sharing this video.
Thanks so much for watching and for the comments. Gamsol is Gamsol - I think Gamisol must be a mispronunciation. As I apply layers over the initial wash, I am adding much less Gamsol. Gamsol is mineral spirits, very flammable. A typical oil painting takes days to weeks to fully dry - you can speed that up by adding an alkyd like Liquin or slow it down by adding safflower or clove oil. On this painting, I made almost no changes in the studio - just finished up the bottom of the painting where it was cut off by the easel clamp. Best regards
@@JonBradhamArtist : hello again Jon. Thanks for clarifying my enquiry, and for sharing with me about what changes you made to the wonderful painting you did en Plien Air. It is interesting to hear that you merely developed the foreground to deepen the colours. This is what I thought you might do. Once again Jon, I loved this scene. Look forward to seeing more of your demo bids. Take care, keep safe, kind regards,
Paul👍