Great shadows. You're able to see colors I can't, yet your paintings are so realistic. I like to skip to the end of your videos and take a picture of the finished product, and keep it in front of me on another monitor so I can refer to it as I go back to the beginning to watch you build the painting step by step. It' helps me see where you're going. On another note, I see you set up with backpack, easel, etc - but how do you get the wet panels home untouched? you use different sized panels so you must need different sized ways to get them back home.,
Such a beautiful goal to paint like French impresionists, (their colours were so alive) I think all of their paintings make people feel better. Thank you very much for the tips Michael,
I'm glad to know that the pressure to make an income from your work all these years hasn't stopped your passion for personal satisfaction, kicking things up, and always striving for unexplored territories, such as working larger outdoors, and constantly redefining what you want to do.
I struggled with burn out during the first few year of painting full time. Making videos has helped me get the passion back. I’m more excited about painting now than I’ve ever been. 😊
I paint mostly 16 x 20 , and some a bit bigger, I make my own panels, canvas on panel as I like painting on flat surface not stretched canvas, canvas glued onto panel and then primed is my preferred surface for painting, your philosophy is good,
Yes, that's a very valuable tip: use materials that are good enough to work with and cheap enough to not mind experimenting with. That's why I prefer cheap drawing paper over beautiful, luxurious sketchbooks that I almost feel guilty of when using. Much more freedom :)
Plein air is my passion too. Interesting that you mention you use Winston for white and ultramarine- I assume that’s a financial decision. I watch artists like Turner Vison who also uses student grade because of the quality he squeezes out and uses on his canvas. Something for me to consider as paint keeps going up in price!
@@chamberlainpaintings Michaels keep blowing out their Artist oils. Just take tonight. Michaels was blowing out their W&N Aritist oil paints. $5 a tube for the small, 15 for the large. So cheaper than Winton. They did the same thing about a year ago. I snagged a large tub of UM. And some small tubes at 3.50. That tube of UM, and I left 3 others on the hanger, was 77 Can. And it was on for 20 Can. Plus they always have a coupon. Before Covid they had one week where the coupon was unlimited purchases, no daily limit of one unit, and 60% off. A few months back they blew out all the Oil mixables. That stuff is supposed to be between the WInton and Artist, I haven't tried it yet, but I bought a big bag. I always shied away from it till I realized is oil paint, just oil and pigment. And one can use all the mediums.
@@chamberlainpaintings Your local sign shop may have offcuts at little or no cost. For full sheets: their suppliers. You can cut it with a few passes of a blade, then snap.
I think you'll like the solvent free gel by Gamblin. I paint indoors and replaced liquin with it. Its a bit thicker than liquin in the bottle but I'm guessing you could add Gamblin's solvent-free fluid to the gel and get pretty close to the consistency of liquin.
Have you seen photographs of Monet where he is painting canvases his height? Those guys used to live in houses in the middle of the countryside (even Van Gogh lived in a rented room in Arles -a few miles from where I live btw-) and they were always outside. Living nearby was useful to carry those canvases.
Yes, I've seen pictures. Big canvas with a relatively small brush. There's also a cool video of Monet painting: czcams.com/video/BJE4QUNgaeg/video.html
Michael, thanks for that. It's good to hear how you achieve your paintings and to know you're in a constant state of learning and experimentation. It helps me to feel like what I do intuitively is correct, even though my approach is different than yours, as it would be. Your videos continue to inspire. I think you have really brought art out in a lot of people. By the comments it would appear many are indebted to you and your willingness to share your work and process. I know I am. One quick question. Have you ever worked on canvas mounted on panel either with PVA or gel medium? Curious to try it myself.
Love the videos and your approach. I'm very new to the plein air thing, and your approach and paintings keep me inspired not only to get out there and do more of that, but to just "do".... Paint as much as possible in and out of the studio. Does that make sense? Cheers to you and your art.
Over thinking ! Good point Mike. I've thought myself out of so many paintings recently. Trying to see the finish piece before committing to canvas but its just procrastination really. Nice chat. Interesting. Hwyl
@@chamberlainpaintings went down my local harbour today on the strength of our little chat Mike. Plein aired a very misty scene of Tenby harbour. Forced myself away from my studio. Hwyl
Please let me know how the solvent free medium works out; I’ve seen that more and more YT artists are using it. Since I had to give up oils due to solvent allergies, I’d love to find a way to go back.
I hear you on larger canvases, but you mentioned doing a ton of 6x6 for CZcams auctions, and I would love to hear how you did those, and what gear you used there, and what subjects. Or do you have a video for that already, and I missed it. I did search.
Great video Mike. And very useful to hear your thoughts on your process. I follow pretty much the same in my painting but I have learned so much from you (even though I've been painting for years...you can teach an old dog new tricks lol). I really admire your consistency and your persistence. I'm struggling with both at the moment. Lockdown blues ?? 😂 Anyway...I really appreciate the time you put into this channel, and also the lessons I learn. Thank you Mike.
Thanks Lorraine! Yes, lockdown is a drag. Winter can be difficult as well. I love looking at art to get me inspired. Have you checked out Learn From Masters here on CZcams?
I also have been wondering if Alizarin Crimson fades, why use it at all? M. Graham has it (plain Alizarin Crimson), but on their Anthraquinone Red in parenthesis it says (Permanent Alizarin Crimson). I had heard you say on one video that you didn't use it on the final layers, but rather permanent rose (or something.)
It only really fades in glazes and tints. If you use it full strength in mixes it's rated a strong 2 which is totally acceptable. It's a very special color and none of the permanent alizarins come close. I tried permanent rose for a while, but it's too strong and clean. I like that alizarin is a little dirty.
Not sure exactly what you mean, but composition and a convincing feeling of light are what I'm after. My practice has changed in that I paint plein air landscapes/seascapes more than I used to. My methods are similar to how I painted in the beginning, I'm just better at it.
I have tried all the mediums out there...I just don't understand why artists don't stick with the old tried and true linseed oil for a medium. I've been taught from other artist that it's the best especially for indoors because it's very safe. I've been using it for years and have no problem with it and I find it works as well as any of them. After I Iay in my initial underpainting which is mostly transparent, I find it's dry the next day or I can still work with wet into wet during the painting process. As far as the so called yellowing, I've never noticed it even in paintings I've had for years. I use it sparingly and for the most part I paint straight from the tube...
I use large amounts of medium so yellowing could be a problem. Plus, I'm not crazy about the way it makes the paint handle. Gotta go with what works for you!
@@chamberlainpaintings Oh ya, you're right...you have to work with what's best for you. I have done research on the yellowing and they say that if the painting does yellow, that it's not really noticeable and also the linseed oil today is processed in such a way that it pretty much eliminates that. I use so very little that I'm not worried about. I like the way you paint, keep up the good work and I will keep watching. My best...
🎉 Great video! Curious - how much of your approach and technique is a result of experience? Did you take classes at any point to help you establish this kind of stuff, or is it mostly trial and error etc?
Thanks! Most of my methods were initially inspired by reading books on painting. Over the years experience has taken over as the main influence in shaping my approach and technique.
No, I use Utrecht Artist Colors. I haven't seen the studio series in a while. The quality wasn't quite there anyway. Winton is a much better student grade paint.
You’re so education-oriented and transparent in your process. We really appreciate that! 🌻
😊
Great shadows. You're able to see colors I can't, yet your paintings are so realistic. I like to skip to the end of your videos and take a picture of the finished product, and keep it in front of me on another monitor so I can refer to it as I go back to the beginning to watch you build the painting step by step. It' helps me see where you're going. On another note, I see you set up with backpack, easel, etc - but how do you get the wet panels home untouched? you use different sized panels so you must need different sized ways to get them back home.,
Such a beautiful goal to paint like French impresionists, (their colours were so alive) I think all of their paintings make people feel better. Thank you very much for the tips Michael,
True, those are joyous paintings 😊 I love art that celebrates the beauty in life 🌟
Enjoy your paintings, thank you for your narration, very informative
I'm glad to know that the pressure to make an income from your work all these years hasn't stopped your passion for personal satisfaction, kicking things up, and always striving for unexplored territories, such as working larger outdoors, and constantly redefining what you want to do.
I struggled with burn out during the first few year of painting full time. Making videos has helped me get the passion back. I’m more excited about painting now than I’ve ever been. 😊
@@chamberlainpaintings ❤️
Thanks for your honest sharing. It is encouraging for those of us who aspire to grow in our painter life!
Yes, I use the Gamblin gel for indoor and outdoor painting..works well.
Looking forward to giving it a try 😊
I paint mostly 16 x 20 , and some a bit bigger, I make my own panels, canvas on panel as I like painting on flat surface not stretched canvas, canvas glued onto panel and then primed is my preferred surface for painting, your philosophy is good,
Thanks Hazel 😊
Wonderful seeing your progression as an artist. Thanks for inspiring so many of us.
Thanks Luis! I'm so glad you find my videos inspiring 😊
Yes, that's a very valuable tip: use materials that are good enough to work with and cheap enough to not mind experimenting with.
That's why I prefer cheap drawing paper over beautiful, luxurious sketchbooks that I almost feel guilty of when using. Much more freedom :)
Yes, it’ll set you free 😊👍
Plein air is my passion too. Interesting that you mention you use Winston for white and ultramarine- I assume that’s a financial decision. I watch artists like Turner Vison who also uses student grade because of the quality he squeezes out and uses on his canvas. Something for me to consider as paint keeps going up in price!
I use Winton for TW and UM because they're cheap, but the quality is GOOD. Those are also the colors I use the most.
@@chamberlainpaintings Michaels keep blowing out their Artist oils. Just take tonight. Michaels was blowing out their W&N Aritist oil paints. $5 a tube for the small, 15 for the large. So cheaper than Winton. They did the same thing about a year ago. I snagged a large tub of UM. And some small tubes at 3.50. That tube of UM, and I left 3 others on the hanger, was 77 Can. And it was on for 20 Can. Plus they always have a coupon. Before Covid they had one week where the coupon was unlimited purchases, no daily limit of one unit, and 60% off.
A few months back they blew out all the Oil mixables. That stuff is supposed to be between the WInton and Artist, I haven't tried it yet, but I bought a big bag. I always shied away from it till I realized is oil paint, just oil and pigment. And one can use all the mediums.
For bigger panels that don't weigh so much I use aluminum composite that sign makers use. Prep is the same as you use for masonite.
Thanks for the tip! Where do you buy it?
@@chamberlainpaintings Your local sign shop may have offcuts at little or no cost. For full sheets: their suppliers. You can cut it with a few passes of a blade, then snap.
I think you'll like the solvent free gel by Gamblin. I paint indoors and replaced liquin with it. Its a bit thicker than liquin in the bottle but I'm guessing you could add Gamblin's
solvent-free fluid to the gel and get pretty close to the consistency of liquin.
I'm looking forward to giving it a try 👍
Have you seen photographs of Monet where he is painting canvases his height? Those guys used to live in houses in the middle of the countryside (even Van Gogh lived in a rented room in Arles -a few miles from where I live btw-) and they were always outside. Living nearby was useful to carry those canvases.
Yes, I've seen pictures. Big canvas with a relatively small brush. There's also a cool video of Monet painting: czcams.com/video/BJE4QUNgaeg/video.html
Incredible, he is painting a 7' tall canvas with brushes no bigger than size 14. Monet was always outside, but at home lol.
Michael, thanks for that. It's good to hear how you achieve your paintings and to know you're in a constant state of learning and experimentation. It helps me to feel like what I do intuitively is correct, even though my approach is different than yours, as it would be. Your videos continue to inspire. I think you have really brought art out in a lot of people. By the comments it would appear many are indebted to you and your willingness to share your work and process. I know I am. One quick question. Have you ever worked on canvas mounted on panel either with PVA or gel medium? Curious to try it myself.
Super helpful! Also, just realized I live down the block from Studio Gallery. I will make a point to stop in soon.
Oh cool!
Love the videos and your approach. I'm very new to the plein air thing, and your approach and paintings keep me inspired not only to get out there and do more of that, but to just "do".... Paint as much as possible in and out of the studio. Does that make sense? Cheers to you and your art.
That makes sense! Glad you find my approach inspiring!
Thanks for sharing you make it look easier than it is.
It's still always a challenge for me! 😂👍
Over thinking ! Good point Mike. I've thought myself out of so many paintings recently.
Trying to see the finish piece before committing to canvas but its just procrastination really.
Nice chat. Interesting. Hwyl
Thanks Dai! I've been there.
@@chamberlainpaintings went down my local harbour today on the strength of our little chat Mike. Plein aired a very misty scene of Tenby harbour. Forced myself away from my studio. Hwyl
@@daikayll1897 Good for you! 😊🌟
this is the first video I watched on your channel and can I just say-
that's some knowledge
Thanks! Just sharing what I’ve learned from my painting experience. 😊
Michael is the Yoda of oil painting.
😂
Thank you so much
Thanks for that, loved it. I like your thoughts on composition and painting approach! Cheers!
Thanks Mike!
5:12 awesome painting! 11:40 fantastic paintings!!! great job!
Thanks Olda!
@@chamberlainpaintings thank you as well!
Recently I have developed an unhealthy yearning for more Utrecht supplies 🤣...idk why, I just like them A LOT!
Good stuff at a good price! 😊👍
Please let me know how the solvent free medium works out; I’ve seen that more and more YT artists are using it. Since I had to give up oils due to solvent allergies, I’d love to find a way to go back.
I'm sure I'll talk about it in a video 😊👍
I thought Utrecht dropped its 209 line of brushes. I hope I'm wrong.
Thanks for all your teaching. Love it.
They still make em 😊 www.dickblick.com/products/utrecht-natural-chungking-pure-bristle-brushes/
I'm sure any number 8 natural bristle flat would do the trick! I'm not that particular 😊👍
I hear you on larger canvases, but you mentioned doing a ton of 6x6 for CZcams auctions, and I would love to hear how you did those, and what gear you used there, and what subjects. Or do you have a video for that already, and I missed it. I did search.
Your art is amazing love your videos so much!!
Thanks! 😊
Great video Mike. And very useful to hear your thoughts on your process. I follow pretty much the same in my painting but I have learned so much from you (even though I've been painting for years...you can teach an old dog new tricks lol). I really admire your consistency and your persistence. I'm struggling with both at the moment. Lockdown blues ?? 😂
Anyway...I really appreciate the time you put into this channel, and also the lessons I learn. Thank you Mike.
Thanks Lorraine! Yes, lockdown is a drag. Winter can be difficult as well. I love looking at art to get me inspired. Have you checked out Learn From Masters here on CZcams?
No I haven't seen that channel. I'll go check it out now. Thanks.
This is a great vid Mike. Great advice
Thanks! Hope you guys are doing well 😊
I also have been wondering if Alizarin Crimson fades, why use it at all? M. Graham has it (plain Alizarin Crimson), but on their Anthraquinone Red in parenthesis it says (Permanent Alizarin Crimson). I had heard you say on one video that you didn't use it on the final layers, but rather permanent rose (or something.)
It only really fades in glazes and tints. If you use it full strength in mixes it's rated a strong 2 which is totally acceptable. It's a very special color and none of the permanent alizarins come close. I tried permanent rose for a while, but it's too strong and clean. I like that alizarin is a little dirty.
What's integral to the work that you do and how has your practice change over time?
Not sure exactly what you mean, but composition and a convincing feeling of light are what I'm after. My practice has changed in that I paint plein air landscapes/seascapes more than I used to. My methods are similar to how I painted in the beginning, I'm just better at it.
Thank you for this 🙏🏻
😊
Hey buddy great videos
Just curious what brushes you like to use on say 16x20 and a bit bigger for your ocean plain air adventures
Thanks! Number 8 natural bristle flat
I have tried all the mediums out there...I just don't understand why artists don't stick with the old tried and true linseed oil for a medium. I've been taught from other artist that it's the best especially for indoors because it's very safe. I've been using it for years and have no problem with it and I find it works as well as any of them. After I Iay in my initial underpainting which is mostly transparent, I find it's dry the next day or I can still work with wet into wet during the painting process. As far as the so called yellowing, I've never noticed it even in paintings I've had for years. I use it sparingly and for the most part I paint straight from the tube...
I use large amounts of medium so yellowing could be a problem. Plus, I'm not crazy about the way it makes the paint handle. Gotta go with what works for you!
@@chamberlainpaintings Oh ya, you're right...you have to work with what's best for you. I have done research on the yellowing and they say that if the painting does yellow, that it's not really noticeable and also the linseed oil today is processed in such a way that it pretty much eliminates that. I use so very little that I'm not worried about. I like the way you paint, keep up the good work and I will keep watching. My best...
Thanks!
Glad to hear you plan to keep making videos. Love them!
😊
Yes, thank you for making videos. I'm so encouraged and inspired.
Thanks Carrie! I’m so glad! 😊
Love Liquin...unless I forget to clean it off a brush and ruin it
I've lost a few brushes
🎉 Great video! Curious - how much of your approach and technique is a result of experience? Did you take classes at any point to help you establish this kind of stuff, or is it mostly trial and error etc?
Thanks! Most of my methods were initially inspired by reading books on painting. Over the years experience has taken over as the main influence in shaping my approach and technique.
Hello👋 mr chamberlain! Hope you are doing well during the pandemic. Have a nice day!❤️
I'm doing very well during the pandemic thanks, and hope the same for you! 😊💛
what time of day do you go outdoors ie some say early morning or late afternoon
I usually paint in the morning
how i paint idea dualism mind/body ?
👍👍👍
Do you use Utrecht Studio series? Where do you get it? I didn't see anything else on Blicks or Jerry's.
No, I use Utrecht Artist Colors. I haven't seen the studio series in a while. The quality wasn't quite there anyway. Winton is a much better student grade paint.
great video!!
Thanks! 😊
I am so demotivated to draw or paint, how to start again? 😔 and be motivated
I guess it depends on why you're unmotivated. I get motivated when I look at good art. That always gets me excited to paint.
Great information How do you mix the pomace into the gesso?
I use 2 tablespoons of 4F pumice per 1 cup of gesso. Then I thin it a bit with water so it's not too thick. This is for the 3rd coat only.
@@chamberlainpaintings Thank you so much
Hi Mr Chamberlain ☺.
Hi 😊
You look like George Foyet from Criminal Minds.
I’ll have to look him up 😊
@@chamberlainpaintings Omg i didn't think you'd respond, I love your videos so much!