How to Succeed When You Paint Big Landscapes in Oils, Monument Valley, Part 1!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
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This is part one of a two-part video where I paint a 34X48" painting titled "Land of the Free" for my one-person show in June 2020 at Trailside Gallery in Jackson, Wyoming. In this video, I start the painting and get all the background and middle ground done. In the second video, I'll be finishing it by painting the foreground rise, the horse standing on it, and the herd of horses running toward the viewer. I talk you through my painting process, show you the colors on my palette and how I use the painting medium Liquin to make the paint behave better for me. I'll also talk about why I'm doing what I'm doing.
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Hi, color blind Jim here again. Thanks for explaining the color mixtures. Great paintings! I have learned a lot from your videos. Thanks!
you are a good painter.... but you are a phenomenal teacher..
That's so nice... thank you Ameya! Happy painting!
Wowie thanks for the ride! Talking about distant values being "compressed" was such a lightbulb moment for me! I enjoyed this video very much. I love your quirky humor. It's refreshing to see someone being authentic :D
Cobalt blue and burnt sienna mix to a really nice, rich black that's one of my favorites when I don't have ivory black out.
Amazing painting!
What a magnificent art class! Thank you, Mr. Steve.
I absolutely love the spontaneity of your brush strokes. Everything looks so fresh because of it. Just beautiful. Thanks for posting and I'll be looking forward to the next video. Wishing you all the best in the new year. Cheers.
Thanks Sean, I appreciate that. Right back at you for the good wishes for the new year!!!
That intro was next level sir! And the cat 🐈 crosshair made me laugh, same for the puppets, and GREAT vid class! U deserve wayyy more subs. If I had more artist friends I def share with them lol
Here's a link to my copyright-free photo page that has the Monument Valley photo I used to paint this painting. You're welcome to use it to do your own painting and use what you've learned through watching my videos! Paint On! photos.app.goo.gl/vHxAPDX6v1necQJ96
Is this supposed to link to a library or a single image. I just see the one...
@@rwroosevelt Hey Rodney, thanks for letting me know that it only went to the one photo. I've updated the link above, but here it is so you don't have to go chasing it:photos.app.goo.gl/vHxAPDX6v1necQJ96 Happy Painting and thanks for watching!
@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt Thanks! Wasn't sure if it was the link or me.
no worries, I love your work and watch this video over and over. You are awesome.. Just giving you my thought on that music. You keep em comming!
LOVED THE MUSIC !!!
My mentor, a student of Sergei Bongart told me to get back three times the diagonal when stepping back. It also helps to wash the studio from your mind, especially if feeling a bit confused by going in another room or turning your back, and having a cup of tea or other drink. I often forget to drink while painting and a little dehydration makes thinking much less efficient.
This was awesome.
Great video, Steve. This is beautiful already. I'm really looking forward to part 2. Thank you, as always, for generously sharing your artistic knowledge so freely.
Thanks Betsy, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Part 2 is coming, I've had some commercial work come in that I had to jump on, so I'm working on a quick art show judging video on why I picked out and gave awards to the award winners in a recent online show, to hold you over in the meantime. =0)
@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt Steve, that sounds wonderful. I would love to hear your opinions. I'm rather new to entering artwork into shows for judging. It is interesting what the judges so far have had to say about the artwork presented by art group members. Everyone has a different opinion.
Great to see you again. Your art and enthusiasm really inspire and motivate me to draw and paint. Keep bringing us videos. I noticed your inhales sound wheezy. Hope your health is ok.
Thanks for posting, it’s very kind of you to allow us into your world for some good painting.. I appreciate and that’s why I subscribed.
Welcome to the party Greg. I appreciate it and am always open to suggestions for future topics about what you'd like to see. Everything I do on DPR is work I'd be doing anyways, either for my galleries or for private commissions, so it's the real deal.
Thank u Thank u Thank u !!
U seem to have the gift of bring’n me inspiration to go pick up my paint brushes again....
I love u studio it’s gorgeous & soothing 👍
Yes I agree that the importance of keeping you brain engaged is an absolute!!! But a lil squirrelly is fun & sometimes important too 😉
My goal in my oil painting is to get close to your level... just because your art speaks to me...( being raised on a ranch in New Mexico probably has a huge part of that...)
Just wanted to thank u again for your share’n & teach’n all of us out here 😇🙏🥰👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Aw, thank you for that Deonna, I appreciate your imput and support! New Mexico is a beautiful place. One of my favorite places to paint is Ghost Ranch, but ya gotta keep your eyes open for the rattlers when backing up to view your plein air painting! =0 Go get 'em!
@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt IM LIKE INDIANA JONES ! I HATE SNAKES !!!!🤔
Your puppet stuff is sensational👌😁
Hey, thanks @PapaRocks !
First, love the studio! Wow! I'm envious of the space. Second, I always paint the sky first and then add the clouds on top of it. It's so interesting to see how people layer their work. Third, "Warp speed?" That's a nice Star Trek reference. LOL! Fourth, you "..do a stroke and then let it be.." I wish I could do that. I just keep messing with it. I need the discipline to just, "let it be." Last, you put color right where you want it and then leave it alone. I tend to blend, blend and blend some more and like you say, that just muddy's it up. I learn SO much watching you. Thanks!
Thanks Taylor. I'm really fortunate to have my studio, but a couple of years ago I was painting in an extra bedroom. And before that, in my basement, lol! I'd like you to try something for me. Do a painting, maybe a small 9X12" and try to get the value and color as close as you can before you put it down, and when you do apply the stroke, put it down and leave it alone... no matter how much your head is telling you to fix or change it. It's what I do when painting plein air and it'll help you to grow as an artist. If it doesn't work on the first try, do another and then another. Each time you'll take what you learned on the last painting and build on it. Trust my friend! You got this.
@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt, I can see myself doing that very thing, in my mind. LOL! Yes, I will do that.
@@taylorvanbuskirk8040 You got this!
@@taylorvanbuskirk8040 STEVE I FEEL ABOUT BIRDS THE WAY YOU FEEL ABOUT COWBOYS ! THEY TOTALLY FACINATE ME ! OOPS I THEY I SPELLED THAT WRONG
ITHINK I GOT THE WHOLE SENTENCE WRONG !!! , BUT U Get THE JEST , BUT I RODE HORSES FOR YEARS IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS, SO I LOVE THEM TOO !!!
Love the ad. Had to comment before continuing to watch the video.
Great video Steve. Lots of great information and a lot of fun to watch. Looking forward to part 2. Thanks.
Thanks Steve, I'm so glad to hear it! Part 2 will be fun. I'm looking forward to see it too!
Hello Steve... you and one other person here on TH-cam are slowly convincing me to try oils again. Last time I gave them a try I was still in high school and had no guidance, hence no patience and I gave them up for another medium that satisfied my desire to create faster. I'm within two months of medicare and have had the urge to give oils a try, so maybe watching your videos will push me over the cliff to something new. I enjoy the way you paint and how you take the time to explain the details, it really does make the difference. Looking forward to part two and I want to wish you and yours the best of the New Year.
Happy New Year John! I do so hope you try them again. Funny thing is, I first started experimenting with oils back when I was in high school, but put them aside for the airbrush and commercial illustration. I didn't pick up a brush again until 2002, so I know it can be done. And seeing you here commenting on my videos over the year, I believe you have the commitment it takes to succeed.
@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt Thanks Steve, your videos are very inspiring!
The painting is beautiful. Watching transports me into the scene.
I was a member of Audible for some months and collection many of my favorite re-reads. It is an awesome device. Looking to the next part of video.
Happy New Year to you.
Steve. The auto correct on the phone is a killer. 😖. I meant I collected books and that Audible is a great service.
the next. your work is amazing
a great audible book, even if you could care less about the panama canal, amazing story: The Path Between the Seas
Steve - I appreciate the explanation of your process and helpful tips along the way! It helps me so much as I am transitioning from acrylics to oils and it has proved challenging - but enjoyable! My parents live in Ohio too (Findlay). I grew up there but I too live out West now (Montrose, CO). :-). Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
LOL, you're a riot! Hey, us artists are allowed to be a little squirrel-ey so go ahead and crank the Metalica volume. Absolutely love the video editing in the opening Steve! Nice! And wow, what a cool studio. Of course the painting is top notch as usual. I'm always very interested in seeing your process.
Hi Steve, somehow I missed your comment. Thank you! I'm trying to up my editing game since it's so much fun to do, lol. One of these days I'm gonna give a tour of the studio and talk about the most important things it had to have when it was built. I hope you had a great Christmas and New Years Eve and that this year is your bestest evah! Paint on!!
Draw Paint Repeat no worries, I frequently miss comments. A studio tour would be awesome! Would love to see more!
@@mindofwatercolor Thanks buddy! I'll do it!
Been waiting for your next video! Fantastic!!
Great idea painting the clouds first. Why didn’t I think of that?
Just amazing! Such a wonderful landscape! What a great inspiration! Thanks for the reference photo too. I will definitely try this one! Happy New Year and I wish you all the best for each day. I have no doubt in my mind you will be a winner with this painting. Absolutely gorgeous! thank you so much for all you do for us. Blessings.
Aw, that's so kind Crisalida. I love sharing what I do, cuz I love what I do and want everyone to experience the joy of creating art. Thank you for being a part of it!
I love Audible!
IKR? I'm happy to be able to promote them, I really do love their audiobooks and offerings.
Lol , I love the start of your video , I laughed so much ! I too spend several hours a day in my art room and have audible to keep me from going squirrelly lmao , I wish I had an Einstein puppet to chat too , not quite as agro as yours lol . This art work is stunning ! The scene you’ve created is gorgeous 😍I’m so exited to see part two
Thanks Jen's Wild About Art, I have a ball coming up with these bits. I know I nailed it when I make myself laugh when watch it back, 😆. Thanks for watching and paint on!!!
Draw Paint Repeat ❤️😂
Gorgeous!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks for the fun and very informative video, I love watching and learning so much from you. I just want to comment on your great puppetry skills! My husband and I were children's ministry leaders and had a puppet ministry for many years. We used the wide mouth puppets and taught the Jr. High school kids how to use them and did many performances around our area. It always seems artists have more than one creative ability! I actually got started painting because we needed set backgrounds for our ministry. Many years later i am trying to fine tune that skill and use for more personal interests. I live in the Mojave Desert and want to paint our desert (although it is not quite as beautiful as where you are). I am having a hard time trying to get the feel of what is my focal point, I get lost when out there trying to capture the scene.
My black is ultramarine blue and burnt umber
Hiya Bert. That's a great way to go for sure. Thanks for sharing!!!
Love the new video intro and overall style! Great content.
Thanks Jeff, I'm always experimenting and trying to move the ball forward =0)
Nice work Steve, good into and the piece has a nice layout. Will you also talk about your canvas? Is just taped up or do you have it mounted to the board?
Hey Daniel, sometimes I tape the piece onto a sheet of double-thick cardboard. This helps me to have more control when I have to do detail work such as the herd of horses in the lower left. In the video, I haven't gotten to that part yet, but it helps by stabilizing the canvas from bouncing while I paint.
I’m A LITTLE INTIMIDATED BY HORSES !!, ARE THEY HARD TOO PAINT ???? ALSO WILL YOU DISCUSS YOUR UNDER PAINTING WITH US ??? WE LOVE YOU !!!!
hi, amazing new video production :)
I love your style!! I'm a beginner and I think I blend too much. Thank you
Great video! Where is part two? Don't leave us hanging...part two! part two! 😥
Hi Donna, you may already have seen that I finished editing the second part and you can watch it now. Thanks for hanging in there!!! th-cam.com/video/kj2ewXX7nzA/w-d-xo.html
@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt Thank you for part two! I enjoyed and learned from it. It took me back to our trips to Monument Valley. Outstanding job!!
Hi Steve just finished part 1 going to watch part 2 tonight. I Would like to know what you put on your canvas before you paint? I am sure you prob mention it somewhere so I am sorry for the question. Thank you for your time, passion and dedication to the craft.
Hi FF, no worries. My canvas is Claessens Universal Primed linen, so I use yellow ochre acrylic paint thinned down to milk consistency. This knocks the stark white of the canvas down so it's easier to judge values and I can allow some of that underpainting to show through here and there and it gives it a kind of pop. Hope that helps.
Thank you sir that helps a lot
MY SENTIMENTS EXACTLY !!! I LOVE THAT COLOR !!!
@@RealClassics277 ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT !!!
Wow!!
Masterpiece 🔥
Your explanation is very good! Thank You! What kind of paints do You use? Do You mix them on glass?
Most of my oils are Utrecht brand and, yes, I have a glass palette 🎨 that has a 50% neutral gray painted behind it.
@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt Thank You so much! Happy New Year !!!
YES WHAT KIND OF PAINT DO YOU USE ??
Enjoying
Thanks for the video and Happy New Year! Do you stretch your canvas after the painting is finished?
I do sometimes. When the painting requires some fine detailed brush work, like on the horses, I tape the canvas on double thick cardboard and stretch it once it's dry.
I SEEN YOUR PAINTING OF THE INDIAN MAIIDEN IT WS BEAUTIFUL ! I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TOO PAINT ONE, BUT IM NOT REAL GOOD WITH FACES !
do you ever use a wide dry brush to kock it baCK OR TO BLEND
Scumbling and dry brush produce the most interesting effects I know of. Can't paint without them. I hate blending, it usually produces the most mundane and boring piece unless your drawing is perfect.
Another enjoyable and informative episode, Steve. However, I am a little skeptical about your status as an artist. To my mind, your studio is way too neat and organized for a "real" artist. It wouldn't surprise me if you use a Stunt Artist for the painting shots in your vids. Either way, I have admiration for any man who plays with puppets! Also, congratulations on the Audible sponsorship. I've been a subscriber for several years and agree that they provide a lot of alone-time enjoyment.
HA! I knew someone would figger me out, dang it! What'll it take to keep this between you and I? 😉
Welcome back:)
Thanks Doug, it's good to be back. Been painting and recording my paintings like crazy, but because of my deadline schedule, I haven't had time to edit and post videos.
Thank you for the video! Could you please tell us what surface you're using? Thanks!
Hi Mel, I always paint on Claessens Universal Primed medium textured linen canvas. I use the universal because it allows me to use acrylic paint to tone the canvas and then paint over it with my oil paint. Thanks for watching!
@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt Thank you so much! :)
PS. I use audio books
When prepping to work on a big piece like this do you apply an adhesive to the back of the canvas and board you are using or are you able to keep the canvas relatively flat with just tape? Also is there a tape you recommend, it looks like you used a 3m painters tape of sort. I generally buy pre~stretched canvases but now that I’m moving away from airbrush and into oils and brushed acrylic I like the idea of attaching it to a stiff board. Thanks for all the great videos.
I temporarily attach some of my canvases to a double thick flat of cardboard I get through Uline. To attach it, I find it works best to staple it flat and then apply a strip of duct tape to further keep the edges of the canvas clean and to keep my hand from catching the edges of the canvas. I use the blue painter's tape to keep the edges of the painting cleaner and neater. I guess it's just a thing I have about having a hard line where my painting ends. It just makes things easier and look more professional. I find that I like working on a hard-backed surface better when I have detail work that requires more control, like the herd of horses running toward us in the lower right. I haven't gotten to them yet in this video, but will in the next. Hope that helps. Good question Rodrigo!
Hi Steve! I'm actually about to start a Monument Valley painting as well. I visited northern Arizona a couple weeks ago and ended 2022 on a good note! Now it's a time to paint! I have a question Steve. I noticed that you appear to have done a graphite drawing underneath your tonal wash. Did you seal it with spray fixative or does it really matter? I'd like to do some drawings on my linen canvas - nothing detailed, but something to help me keep proportions and objects in the correct place like you did in this painting. I'd really appreciate an answer to this question because I've done a lot of research and can't seem to find a consensus on it!
Hi Ethan, Arizona is a treasure trove of amazing places to paint! Good luck with your Monument Valley painting. Here is a link to a video I did of how I draw on a canvas and then seal it... Paint On! th-cam.com/video/ev5nUMbLPSI/w-d-xo.html
Hi Steve I was wondering what brand your synthetic blue handled brushes are? Loving your channel ! Thx 😊
I believe he once said they are Blick Scholastic. The talent is in the artist, not the brush.
I learnt a new word: butte!
Really? Glad I could help! LOL!! Happy Painting Miguel =0)
@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt kind of hard to pronounce it without sounding like something else! haha
Did you prime with burnt umber? What did you use to tone your canvas?
Hi Christie, my landscapes are always toned with yellow ochre, while I tone my nocturnes with burnt sienna. Thanks for watching and paint on!
New to Chanel.😂 Do use oil or acrylic paint. Do u sell brush ECT . Love the puppets, crazy is fun jim parump nv
Have you tried M Graham walnut alkyd? It's great stuff. I can't take the smell of petroleum-based products.
Hi Tba, that's a great question. I have tried walnut oil, but not walnut alkyd, didn't even know that was a thing. I don't use the walnut oil because it's so slow to dry, whereas Liquin dries overnight. But I've heard Morgan Weistling uses, or used to use walnut oil. I'll have to check into walnut alkyd... thanks for the question and I get it, lots of folks are sensitive to the smells of these kinds of products. The trick is to find what works for you to get around your limitations or sensitivities! Paint on!!
@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt It's beautiful stuff--no odor and it dries quickly. They make good oil paints, too, using walnut oil--very buttery and smooth.
Please, what´s that brown brilliant thing in the corner of the palette? Please let me know. Thanks.
Hi Hansel, are you talking about the pool of amber/brown gel? If so, that's my Liquin that I use as my medium for my oil paints. I add a small dab in each of my mixtures to aid in working over top of a dry painting. It also helps speed drying so that I can continue to work on a painting without needing to wait for it to get through that sticky drying unworkable stage. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt Thanks for your explanation. Very kind of you.
@@hansel1jensen You're welcome. That's why I'm here!
Cool intro
Thank you! ❤ It was beautiful, interesting and fun! =^☯♥☯^=
Great art new subscriber support sir
What do you tone you’re canvas with sir?...
Hey Snapper, since I work on acrylic primed linen, I can tone it with a very thin wash of yellow ochre acrylic. But, a wash of thinned yellow oil paint would work too, but it takes longer to dry.
Draw Paint Repeat thank you sir!
Oh, no..no..no... you're painting as if you're retouching a photo, and it looks like you're doing the entire large painting with the same small brush. Oil is such a remarkable medium. In the end, it should look good enough to eat!
Sorry Dave, I went to your channel to see how to properly do it, but for some reason, I didn't find any videos...hmmmm. Must be a glitch with TH-cam...I'll check back later.
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i pay to not be bothered by advertisements and then you have to do advertising.. not good!
Well Autumn, you don't pay me.
Get a good dog!
cant get past the horrible music and entro
Well, there are lots of other channels for you, or better yet, start your own.