Thanks for another interesting video Bruce. These paintings with buildings are my favorites and yet are the most problematic to get right for me. I too was originally inspired to paint by Edward Hopper.
Hi Steve - Thanks for checking out the video. Buildings can be tricky for sure. Especially since I very rarely get into a perspective drawing type method to get it perfect. I just compare relative angles and that usually works out well. I do know a bit about the technical perspective methods, but they bore me a lot :)
The boat makes it Bruce. Nice job putting that in and it sits perfectly the way it interacts with the three buildings. Perhaps even more needed to lead the eye to the bits like the lumber but I like how the simple foreground lets the eye relax against the busier middle ground. Cheers.
Hi Jim! Sorry for the late reply.....life is busy. Thank you for your insight. I knew the painting needed something more and I took a big chance on doing what I did with the boat. I was amazed how much I liked the result. Just shows that we, as artists, need to stretch our knowledge base and try new things. If it doesn't work, just wipe it out!
Well started, Bruce. And that wall easel system is awesome. Don't think I've ever seen anything like it before. Seems like a great way to maximize space if a person doesn't have much.
You’re my new favorite artist to watch. I can paint but have zero perspective skills. I have to use a projector to map out my painting. Most of my paintings come out well but I have always felt I am not a “natural “ and it really bugs me.
Hi Susan - Thank you for your interest in my videos being your favorite to watch....very kind of you. The perspective issue can be challenging for sure. I find that comparing angles with my brush from a fixed position can suffice in a pinch. usually I am only doing a few buildings or a cropped in composition. If i was doing a city street scene I would have to be more precise. Honestly, I HATE extreme perspective scenes...they seem impersonal to me. I'm not a natural either....I just kept at it and improved slowly. Best of luck to you.
Hi Kat - It makes me feel good that my videos are helping you. Yes....I listen to music and sometimes podcasts. It ranges from rock to bagpipe music. I listen to more chill music ( Scandinavian female vocals as one example) when I'm working on sections of the painting that require detail/focus.
Great video. I would to see more work on this painting. It seems that the house on the left was one coat of thin paint. It has a transparent quality me looks cool. Was that the only layer you used ?
Hi Dan - Paintings like this are usually built up in layers. I like to do wet in wet passages and other times I like to use the technique of scumbling.
Hi Chris - Yes....I would recommend it. I think it will keep you organized when you're drawing your shapes. Eventually, over time, you won't need it at all. BUT....it is helpful for the big shapes to be where you want them in a composition. Then within those you can freehand educate guess the smaller shapes . Thanks for looking at my channel.
I enjoy your approach and comments. Thanks.
Your welcome Larry.
Thanks for another interesting video Bruce. These paintings with buildings are my favorites and yet are the most problematic to get right for me. I too was originally inspired to paint by Edward Hopper.
Hi Steve - Thanks for checking out the video. Buildings can be tricky for sure. Especially since I very rarely get into a perspective drawing type method to get it perfect. I just compare relative angles and that usually works out well. I do know a bit about the technical perspective methods, but they bore me a lot :)
Bruce, glad to see you back and i like the new format of the videos.
Thanks John. Just trying to make them interesting :)
Really enjoyed seeing the initial block in, very helpful Also liked seeing your wall easel system, I've always wondered about those. Thanks
I LOVE!!! my wall easel.....so adaptable. I highly recommend it.
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The boat makes it Bruce.
Nice job putting that in and it sits perfectly the way it interacts with the three buildings. Perhaps even more needed to lead the eye to the bits like the lumber but I like how the simple foreground lets the eye relax against the busier middle ground. Cheers.
Meant boat not bits. 👍
Hi Jim! Sorry for the late reply.....life is busy. Thank you for your insight. I knew the painting needed something more and I took a big chance on doing what I did with the boat. I was amazed how much
I liked the result. Just shows that we, as artists, need to stretch our knowledge base and try new things. If it doesn't work, just wipe it out!
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Well started, Bruce. And that wall easel system is awesome. Don't think I've ever seen anything like it before. Seems like a great way to maximize space if a person doesn't have much.
Thank you Rich! I think it will be a strong one once the paint is built up and refined. I LOVE the wall easel....very versatile.
Nice painting, Bruce. I enjoy your videos, and your style.
Thanks Jim. I did another session on it the other day. It's shaping up nicely.
I like how you added in the boat from a model! Nice painting, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Hunter. I wasn't sure how it would work, but I was happy with the result.
You’re my new favorite artist to watch. I can paint but have zero perspective skills. I have to use a projector to map out my painting. Most of my paintings come out well but I have always felt I am not a “natural “ and it really bugs me.
Hi Susan - Thank you for your interest in my videos being your favorite to watch....very kind of you. The perspective issue can be challenging for sure. I find that comparing angles with my brush from a fixed position can suffice in a pinch. usually I am only doing a few buildings or a cropped in composition. If i was doing a city street scene I would have to be more precise. Honestly, I HATE extreme perspective scenes...they seem impersonal to me. I'm not a natural either....I just kept at it and improved slowly. Best of luck to you.
Bruce another great video. I learn and gain confidence with each one. Do you listen to music when you paint?
Hi Kat - It makes me feel good that my videos are helping you. Yes....I listen to music and sometimes podcasts. It ranges from rock to bagpipe music. I listen to more chill music ( Scandinavian female vocals as one example) when I'm working on sections of the painting that require detail/focus.
Great video. I would to see more work on this painting. It seems that the house on the left was one coat of thin paint. It has a transparent quality me looks cool. Was that the only layer you used ?
Hi Dan - Paintings like this are usually built up in layers. I like to do wet in wet passages and other times I like to use the technique of scumbling.
Bruce, would you recommend someone with not great drawing skills (like me!) to use the grid method for drawing buildings on the canvas?
Hi Chris - Yes....I would recommend it. I think it will keep you organized when you're drawing your shapes. Eventually, over time, you won't need it at all. BUT....it is helpful for the big shapes to be where you want them in a composition. Then within those you can freehand educate guess the smaller shapes . Thanks for looking at my channel.
@@habowskistudio2724 Thanks Bruce, I appreciate it.