Wise advice that made me realise that’s exactly what I need to do, Prepare! I thought just the Notan was prep enough 😂 I just jump into painting and find I’m disappointed with the result. Thank you for that tip and also to say that your prep paintings are lovely. I’m going to do that from now on.
Your videos are an instant click, always informative and inspiring. One thing I thought about today as I received my order of tiny canvases (trying to paint while not breaking the bank) is that the idea of painting 'thumbnails' or colour study sketches take a lot of the weight off. On a bigger sheet or canvas you think 'I have to make a great painting, or at least this sketch better turn out good', whereas looking at these tiny canvases (like 5 by 5 inch) I just think 'let's throw some paint on and capture the most essential elements of the reference.
An excellent idea! I think doing quick watercolour painting like this could help me learn to paint looser and let go of all the reference details I try to put into the final scene.
I think you mention prep work in one of your courses as well, & I've been doing it ever since! It really helps, especially if you're gonna be tackling large size paintings. Thanks for sharing! I love your watercolour & pastel sketches, they're always so vibrant!
Ty, I paint with acrylics, a beginner but I do get stuck in terms of color and before I start my next painting I will try this method, I love it!!! Ty!
Your "preparative paintings' are much more interesting and eye-catching than ref-photos. I like how you combine watercolor and pastels - good trick, indeed! Thank you for sharing your experience, Malcolm!
Thank to your teachings, I always do a notan sketch and sometimes a colour map. I actually find it extremely helpful. It definitely gives you confidence during the process of painting and clear purpose. Thank you for the video, your little sketches look so vibrant and beautiful 😍.
Most excellent. This presentation inspired me to do more studies especially with the media that was used. That was the biggest thing lacking in my art: Preparation.
So far I tend to focus on the structure of the picture, looking at vertical and horizontal lines leading to the focal point and also noticing other aspects of the picture that strengthen that. I also fill in the value masses, like Notan. I might crop the picture as part of the design too. Your ideas for preparation would take me further in terms of colour notes and testing these which would be very helpful. The discipline is putting the time aside to do this rather than jumping straight into painting.
Thanks for sharing this :) One thing I always love about your videos and classes are those thoughtful comments on the costs when talking about materials. The same goes for all those tips on how to care for and make the most of your paints too. Thanks, it’s always super useful!
Thank you for this very helpful illustration of preparatory paintings. Unfortunately, I often do them, but the translation to oils doesn’t work. I’ll have to keep working at that.
I do the same thing with oil paint, but that means cleanup, expense and lack of mobility. I'm not sure why this didn't come to mind. With this, I can take it anywhere and not worry about the mess and cleanup. I look forward to test driving this as soon as I can buy the goodies. Thanks for this!
Thanks Malcolm, these are great little studies! I have been wanting to paint some campfire paintings as of late and really have been stumped. Going to try these types and f little exercises. 😊
Thank you for this, found it very helpful! I'm curious as to where one can obtain that blue masking tape... I take it it's a low tack one? Been struggling to find anything like that.
I find acrylics, oils and gouache too complex for this quick process. Also working on top of these mediums with pastels, pen or pencil is not practical. This is not about creating a painting, it is exploring, instant testing, sketching.
Those are 4 amazing paintings Malcolm. Thanks for posting on YTube.
It's a pleasure
Wow most most most most most beautiful painting
Thank you Malcolm, it is very good presentation ! 🕊🎨
Thank you!
Wise advice that made me realise that’s exactly what I need to do, Prepare! I thought just the Notan was prep enough 😂 I just jump into painting and find I’m disappointed with the result. Thank you for that tip and also to say that your prep paintings are lovely. I’m going to do that from now on.
Thank you, glad to help Sheena
Loved the campfire. Love the colours.
Thank you
Great video! Thanks for sharing your process
Thank you!
Thank you Malcolm. Great idea to do small color preparation sketches first. Your little color sketches are beautiful.
Thank you!
Thank you for the access to the free course. Clear and important information as usual!
Great ideas! Thank you 😊
You are so welcome!
Your videos are an instant click, always informative and inspiring. One thing I thought about today as I received my order of tiny canvases (trying to paint while not breaking the bank) is that the idea of painting 'thumbnails' or colour study sketches take a lot of the weight off. On a bigger sheet or canvas you think 'I have to make a great painting, or at least this sketch better turn out good', whereas looking at these tiny canvases (like 5 by 5 inch) I just think 'let's throw some paint on and capture the most essential elements of the reference.
Thank you. Yes I have ruined a few big canvasses in my time 😁
An excellent idea! I think doing quick watercolour painting like this could help me learn to paint looser and let go of all the reference details I try to put into the final scene.
Absolutely!
Thanks Malcom. Excellent vid for a struggling beginners!
Just what I needed....thank you!!!!
Pleasure, thank you
Very interesting demonstration.
Thank you Eva
Very interesting results with this mixed media technique 🙏🎨🙏
Thank you
So much gratitude!!!
Pleasure 🙏
I think you mention prep work in one of your courses as well, & I've been doing it ever since! It really helps, especially if you're gonna be tackling large size paintings. Thanks for sharing! I love your watercolour & pastel sketches, they're always so vibrant!
Sorry for the late reply 🙄 Thank you Byron!
Enjoy your teachings. Thank you.
Thank you!
Ty, I paint with acrylics, a beginner but I do get stuck in terms of color and before I start my next painting I will try this method, I love it!!! Ty!
😲👍👍👍👍, excellent job, From Frances uk ♥️
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks Malcolm. I’m just getting started painting with oils and these preparation techniques will go a long way in boosting my confidence.
Glad to help Sue
What a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing 👏🎨🇫🇷
Thank you! 😊
Your "preparative paintings' are much more interesting and eye-catching than ref-photos. I like how you combine watercolor and pastels - good trick, indeed! Thank you for sharing your experience, Malcolm!
Thank you so much Marina 😀
Thank to your teachings, I always do a notan sketch and sometimes a colour map. I actually find it extremely helpful. It definitely gives you confidence during the process of painting and clear purpose. Thank you for the video, your little sketches look so vibrant and beautiful 😍.
You're very welcome!
Most excellent. This presentation inspired me to do more studies especially with the media that was used. That was the biggest thing lacking in my art: Preparation.
Thank you, yes many studies lead to a few great paintings.
So far I tend to focus on the structure of the picture, looking at vertical and horizontal lines leading to the focal point and also noticing other aspects of the picture that strengthen that. I also fill in the value masses, like Notan. I might crop the picture as part of the design too. Your ideas for preparation would take me further in terms of colour notes and testing these which would be very helpful. The discipline is putting the time aside to do this rather than jumping straight into painting.
Exactly correct
Thank you so much, love this, trying it out soon.
Thank you!
They are gorgeous 😍😍😍😍
Can’t wait to try this, Thank you. This can only help build my confidence with colour harmonies & composition.
Very good to hear that, thank you
Thanks for sharing this :) One thing I always love about your videos and classes are those thoughtful comments on the costs when talking about materials. The same goes for all those tips on how to care for and make the most of your paints too. Thanks, it’s always super useful!
You are so welcome!
I would be very happy if could produce these as my finals
😊
Thank you for this very helpful illustration of preparatory paintings. Unfortunately, I often do them, but the translation to oils doesn’t work. I’ll have to keep working at that.
Thank you Janet
I do the same thing with oil paint, but that means cleanup, expense and lack of mobility. I'm not sure why this didn't come to mind. With this, I can take it anywhere and not worry about the mess and cleanup. I look forward to test driving this as soon as I can buy the goodies. Thanks for this!
Thanks Michael, enjoy it.
Thanks Malcolm, these are great little studies! I have been wanting to paint some campfire paintings as of late and really have been stumped. Going to try these types and f little exercises. 😊
Happy to help!
Very good advice. Thank you! Just a question: were the pastels you used oil or chalk pastels? Thanks very much.
Thank you. They are soft pastels, not oil.
@@MalcolmDewey Thank you very much.
Good point. I always dive in too quickly. Kind of like marrying someone you don't know
😄 yes, but much easier to fix a painting. 👍
Thank you for this, found it very helpful! I'm curious as to where one can obtain that blue masking tape... I take it it's a low tack one? Been struggling to find anything like that.
Thanks Cara. If you are in 🇿🇦 then try Art Savings Club.co.za
What brand of pastels do you use, are they oil pastels?
Soft pastels - various brands, but Mungyo is good value for money.
What brand of pastels are you using? Are they oil pastels?
A variety of soft pastels, Mungyo mostly
Why not use acrylic colours which will be used for the actual painting?
I find acrylics, oils and gouache too complex for this quick process. Also working on top of these mediums with pastels, pen or pencil is not practical. This is not about creating a painting, it is exploring, instant testing, sketching.