How to paint a SMALL SEASCAPE

In the video I show you how to paint a seascape feature the coast of Wellington in New Zealand. This is just a small painting, but I love painting small art works and you can use them as colour studies to refer to if you are going to paint a large art work. I nearly always paint a small painting before doing a big one and sometimes a small painting is as far as it'll go but often i'll develop the idea and do a large painting.
In this video I discuss the idea behind the composition, I go over the colours and brushes I am using, I explain the principles behind the tonality of the painting and I explain how to mix some of the colours I am using. Also there are lots of tips for painting seascapes in general.
If you would like to paint along with this, check out the link below for the written notes that accompany this video. Feel free to copy the painting and copy / use the reference photos that are in the written tutorial.
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If you have any questions about painting seascapes or anything art related please leave them in the comments section below and I will do my best to answer them :)

[@Jongpang]

You are the Best teacher. I am learning so much from you. I thank you.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Raeburnsart]

Crazy beautiful, Sam. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. What an excellent composition and explanation of the plan for the painting. I love the way you did you shadow across the water and the light. It is perfect, moody, and really drawing in the viewer 😊

[@debbiekilpatrick6724]

Thank you for sharing your amazing talent! I could watch your videos all day but then I wouldn't get any paintings done myself! Lol! My seascapes have improved so much from what I've learned from you. Thank you from Nova Scotia!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Debbie, I’m shortly going to be releasing an in-depth seascape painting from my website, hopefully this week. Stay tuned 😊

[@aprilstchung3796]

Love your seascapes.Fantastic realism! Looking forward for more.Thank you .

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks April 😊

[@hideentity1518]

Love you Sam.
It is you and Andrew that
Gave me the inspiretion to
Limit my color and control the
Value and tones, i have so much appreciation for you, because you
Gave me what i was miss.
The confident and freedom
God blased your hands.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Celine, glad you like the videos 🙂

[@aljohnson8473]

I love it ! I am a Seascape painter … I get a lot of heat from the Galleries because most of my work are Seascapes , not Donkeys or Barns I live in the country . I have learned so much from you and Andrew. Thanks for all you guys do! Al

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Al. Don't listen to the galleries, paint what speaks to you. Seascapes are an awesome subject to paint and many people love them 😀

[@aljohnson8473]

@@SamuelEarpArtist Thanks for the info ! Hope to meet you guys in the near future . Question if I wanted your opinion on a painting I am doing I might I do that ? Thanks Al

[@modyparul64]

Lovely painting! You are a great artist and a very generous one....your instructions about colour, value are excellent... learning a lot from you... thank you very much..

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😀

[@rosemaryclark610]

I really like how you articulate your thought processes as you go. It's very helpful to know the "whys" of what you do. That way it actually helps us make our own decisions about our own painting process instead of just copying yours. Thank you! I paint in acrylics and am just learning watercolor, but a lot of your principles apply to all painting, which is really helpful. I didn't know I could paint till I was 50 years old, and having painted now for just about 12 years, I'm having a blast, still, learning new things. I hope you make many more videos!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Rosemary, glad you like the videos. Sorry I’ve not been able to make as many as I’d like at the moment but rest assured I’m here for the long term so I’ll be continuing to make videos. Thanks for subscribing and happy painting 😊

[@charmcrumrine8750]

Great explanations of value and composition. I'll save this video and refer to it often. Thank you

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Charm, more videos to come 😊

[@ARTbyKDR]

Absolutely wonderful Samuel! Excellent instruction!!!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Karen 🙂

[@eyeonart6865]

Wonderful instructions. I place a color wheel next to my tv so when I watch instructional videos I am always looking over at the color wheel and this is very eye opening.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

That is definitely a good idea. I still have colour wheels even in my art studio now 😊

[@rocket45man]

As always, superb instruction and a beautiful painting!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Greg 😊

[@Exset20]

Just beautiful! Great insights and tips! Thank you Sam. 😎👍🏿

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Tom 😊

[@PintarconFrancisART]

Your paintings are amazing. I hope to see many more of your videos. Thank you.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Francis 🙂

[@vivianemone5453]

bravo pour ce magnifique paysage que j'ai pu reproduire grâce à votre démo...merci beaucoup

[@rudyadnan1445]

Thank you for sharing your videos Sam.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Rudy 🙂

[@priyeshchikhale743]

Very nice painting tutorial. Fabulous👌

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Priyesh 😊

[@priyeshchikhale743]

@@SamuelEarpArtist 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@Schneekoenigin07]

Hallo Samuel. Das ist ein beeindruckendes Bild geworden. Eine tolle Anleitung. Ich danke Dir dafür.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Danke, froh, dass dir das Video gefallen hat 🙂

[@TomboTronic]

I love your videos and I am going to take you up on the question asking... at one point you say "it should just look like a murky grey on my palette, but will have the appearance of a golden yellow when next to the existing shadow mix." How does one know this sort of thing? It is the one area in which I struggle most in painting. I need a golden yellow so I mix a golden yellow ant it is wrong. Just using your example it could be any color really. Thanks for all you do for folks.

[@capbin146]

Good video Sam. Great tips. Thanks

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Big C 🙂

[@cristycreates2887]

Hi Sam!! Hope u are doing well, I didn't get a notification through utube but thankfully I checked my email and saw that you had a new seascape! It's beautiful and thank you for sharing!! I loved getting to see your photos as well. Absolutely beautiful!! 🙋🏽😊💕

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Cristy. If you click the notification bell on my challenge it should tell you when I upload a new video 😊

[@frederickmenu3140]

Thanks for sharing, really helpful.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Frederick 😊

[@ashleyculver5343]

Nice one Sam, looking forward to the next one.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Ashley 😀

[@zohaibfineart]

Outstanding work, thank u so much for sharing, I learned alot, keep it up and stay blessed

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Zohaib Ahmed 🙂

[@nazimamohammed1689]

Awesome, i absolutely love it

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Nazima 😊

[@stefygueli1064]

Bellissimo, bravo Samuel

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Stefy 😀

[@2sam16]

Thanks Sam brilliant as usual

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😊

[@frances3254]

So loose and beautiful, thank you! And such confidence the way you handle your brush (clear at the end and dabbing paint here and there)...inspiring! I'm confused at the beginning when you say to start with darkest areas and you paint the blue which doesn't seem like the darkest. What am I missing??? grazie grazie from NM USA.

[@MG-iq6lr]

Excellent explanation. Thank you

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😊

[@shellywoodingillum8727]

Hello from Kansas, USA! I'm just really getting started with oils. I've watched/tried several other's videos, but I've just found you! I really like your painting style and how you each. Most just tell you what they're doing/painting, but you explain why you are doing something. That gives us the tools to work out issues in the future. I'll send along a pic of my completed work...maybe?!!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Hi Shelly, glad you liked the video and that you found it helpful. Yeah sure send me a pic of your completed art work, you can email it to me at: [e-mail] 🙂

[@hazelcoate9203]

wow, very nice work

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Hazel 😊

[@IsabellaM._]

Thank you for your videos!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Isabela 🙂

[@cesarvtiongco]

Im learning a lot from your instruction sure that will inspire me to paint more, thank you very much for sharing God bless...

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Cesar 😀

[@poopyfacehole1426]

Hey great work need to see more of your videos 👍

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks. I'm sorry I've not been getting videos made as frequently as I'd like to, it's been a very busy last few months. Rest assured I will continue to create content for this channel :)

[@poopyfacehole1426]

Samuel Earp Artist great to hear keep up the great work, u and Andrew are inspiring with your amazing paintings

[@msultan5194]

Very inspiring, Thank you a lot.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 🙂

[@LukeHanlonArt]

Looks great, nice job 👍

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Luke 🙂

[@veronicagreen6180]

Thank you so much this is so helpful..learning a lot w your videos...

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Veronica 😊

[@marianancykinsley5385]

Hola Samuel, ademas de excelente artistas eres muy generoso por compartirnos tus comocimientos.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Maria, very much appreciated 😀

[@PaintingWithYovette]

That was outstanding Samuel, really enjoyed it. Hope new baby son is doing great!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Yovette, yeah my son is doing really well.

[@hectormora2449]

Hermosa marina, saludos

[@carmendavid9046]

Wonderful ✨✨✨🏆

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Carmen 😊

[@daikayll1897]

Thanx Sam. Lovely job. Dagger brushes ? Love um. Congrats to you and misses. Thats why your back at the wheel eh ? " Sorry love, I' d love to change the nappy,you know that. But my audience needs me ! " ola to Andrew too. Another go to artist for me. Hwyl Fawr Smokey.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Ha ha, thanks Dai 🙂

[@MsLWillocks]

Inspiring! Thank you

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Lydia 🙂

[@marclemarchand1897]

Hello Samuel
I whish you a happy new year from France.
Your painting and process look so simple ... But I have to work.
You use severals colors I don't have.
About the green phtalo witch one do you
Use (yellow shade or blue shade ?)
I wait the next video.
Marc

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Hey Marc, thank you for your comment. With regards to phthalo green I don't think it really matters which shade you have...however the phthalo green I have is blue shade.
Thanks for watching my videos 😊

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

Just subbed, Love New Zealand and you're paintings are Beautiful Mate🎨🎥😊👍

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Tez 😊

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

@@SamuelEarpArtist Happy Painting Mate🎨👍

[@lorrainethomas979]

I'm coming to see your beautiful country in February.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Awesome Lorraine, well if you are in Queenstown at all come and say hello, my studio is based at the Queenstown Arts Centre, its a studio and art gallery thats open to the public 🙂

[@HeavyMetalRuinedMyLife1971a]

Again...Sam, you have an Excellent way if explaining how, why and what. You are typical of a tutor that "wants" the student to learn !! First class vids !! ...btw, ...In New Zealand , do you get endless twilight in your mud summer nights ?? Ta 😎

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks, glad you like my videos and that you found them useful 😊

[@sarnastar]

So tasty painting😊😊☀️🎨

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 🙂

[@AnnamoonFineArt]

Nice video and channel. You got a subscription from me. I am curious of how you prepare your paints. Do you add drying shortener or do you thin your paints? Are there drying times or is it painted all in one step? Thanks for sharing.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Anna, I thin my oil paint with Liquin Original and this also speeds up the drying time, this is the only medium I use in general. My studio paintings are done over several sittings but my plein air work I do in one go. 🙂

[@subhashgijare]

This video is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen, great work !! #subhashgijare

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 😊

[@chrisgriffith1573]

Nice painting! Do you mix a lot of paint for seascapes when you plan to do a series of them? Like, plan out four or five from similar light or references, then mix a couple jars of cloud and sky colors to just knock out the batch of paintings?

[@dagoelius]

You make it look effortless- inspiring stuff. Noticed you joined Andrew Tischler on his latest plein air upload, he only showed a quick shot of your process, did you get to film your own vid? Would be great to see.

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks. That was a good couple of days painting there, it was a load of plein air painters and all met up to paint. I did record the same trip but I felt I had done much better plein air paintings than the ones over those two days, also I had just become a first time dad so I have had a crazy busy last few months. I'm actually meeting Andrew tomorrow to go painting and I'm bringing my camera so we'll see what happens. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@dagoelius]

@@SamuelEarpArtist Congrats mate! Sleep is rarely on an artists or first time dads schedule :)

[@FreedomOfSport]

Nice video and painting. I guess your focal area worked because I mainly looked at that before you mentioned it :-).

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks 🙂

[@Suid-Afrika67]

Thank you!

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

Thanks Renate 🙂

[@dheajamila4295]

😍😍😍❤❤❤

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

😊

[@user-rm1sm3xm2j]

Мастер - класс. Браво.

[@isabellefoubert785]

Samuel, comment fais tu pour lier les valeurs de tes nuages ? Tu repasses avec un glacis e xtremement doux en termes de touche ? J'aimerais copier ce paysage que j'adore merci

[@user-eo7iq4wm1l]

Окей ОКЕЙ. ...очень ХОРОШАЯ работа. ..👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Artist_SM]

Do you dry the layers?

[@SamuelEarpArtist]

For studio paintings yes I wait for each layer to dry 😊

[@doraisabeldiez2911]

No se pueden traducir al español? sus explicaciones son muy interesantes,pero me pierdo casi todo,jgual lo sigo...practicando "adivinación....Saludos desde Argentina

[@anwarkhan5531]

I want to follow you but when I start I feel hesitation.what I should do

[@hideentity1518]

I did a replica of one of Sam painting, follow by him step by step and had good result
Just let your your eyes and hands lead you, hear everything he say, carefuly, you will enjoy it.