Hi Everyone! Spring is right around the corner and it sure makes me feel alive and like getting out into nature to paint! You too? I have kept this video short and simple demonstrating a very simple approach to painting this river with rocks. I hope you enjoy it and get a lot out of it!
00:00 Intro
00:46 Quick and Easy Set Up
2:46 Thumbnail Sketch and Composition
6:21 Blocking in Masses
8:10 Values
9:07 Adding Color
14:00 Water Movement
15:00 Rocks
17:19 Finishing Touches
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Materials used in this video:
Oil Colors:
• Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow Light
• Cadmium Yellow Medium
• Yellow Ochre
• Burnt Sienna
• Ultramarine Blue
• Pthalo Green
• Alizarin Crimson
Mediums:
• Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits-
* Galkyd Gel
* Linseed Oil
Jumbo Brush Clip Holder
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Brushes:
I prefer Flats, sizes 2, 4, 6, & 8
I have a few small angled brushes and some small round detail brushes
A container to hold brushes
Small tri-angled palette knife, for cleaning the palette or sometimes for painting
Painting Box:
• Some videos, Open Box M
Other:
Paper towels
Odorless Mineral Spirit container
Palette Cup container
Bungee cord to hold paper towels
*Sometimes: Plein Air Umbrella (I prefer White, silver is also fine)
Back Pack to carry every thing
Stool (if desired)
Sketch book/pencil/eraser/view catcher
Small Garbage Bags
Hat
Sun block/chap stick/water/phone/ Personal care needs
poncho just in case
Most important!
A Vision~ have a Concept! I'll share more in the video