My Big Mistake! How to Achieve Perfect Values in Plein Air Painting (Part 1) 

Thank Malcom, something I'd never considered.

Gosh I think the painting is much more interesting than the landscape. Beautiful.

I like the darker value painting alot

Thank you for those tips when painting en plein air Malcolm, it makes me think of a saying I heard long ago, it goes something like this, “Wise is the man who learns from his mistakes, but wiser still is he who learns from others” I shall try to take on board your good advice, one I always seem to forget is to stand back ! 😘

Thank you Malcolm

Oh Malcolm, I can totally see your style there 😍 but you know... it might be incorrect for whatever time of day it was, but I think it looks great, just like one of those sunny days with a storm approaching fast...very atmospheric, I love it!!❤❤❤

Another great video. 😊

I have yet to paint outdoors, fear of failure I guess. This video gives me the confidence now to give it a try.

A great video tutorial Malcolm. It is funny, you know but I tried a few times painting some still life's with Gouache in my studio. The way I had lit the studio set up, I had a bright light on the objects being painted and also another bright light on my easel, in an otherwise darkened room. I couldn't work out why in those cases, as to why some of my darks looked way out, same for some of the lights. But your video, has given me the answer I couldn't find at the time. Many thanks Malcolm, it is really appreciated. As for painting Plein Air outdoors, I am not brave enough yet. But will take the plunge one day.

Helpful information . Thank you. 3:14

Thank you! Game changer!

Excellent tip! I'd never thought about that. I haven't tried plein air yet, but I'll keep this in mind when I do.

Thank you Malcolm for this great lesson on using a value chart for getting the right values while painting outdoors. This lesson gave me the info I needed to explain why my last Plein Air painting is so drab. Thank you!

I wouldn't have given a bright green or yellow shirt a single thought until you said "wear neutrals". Dang! Of course the color of your clothing could alter the colors on the painting but I'd never have noticed until it was much too late. (Same with an umbrella.) All excellent advice!

Thank you so much for this Video. My biggest take away apart from learning about Color values, was about how to Deal with mistakes when painting. Casually Aknowledge them, but dont blow them out of proportion and let them keep u from trying again. Thanks for beeing brave enough to Share your lessons learnt with us. Kudos

Oh dear! I've been there and done that! Thanks for the tips.

Thanks for the interesting presentation,Malcolm! I will probably never paint outdoors,except from the terrace and with a fence around me,but I'm still looking forward to your future instructions on this topic (or maybe a course?)

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Great advises, thank you!! Wonder if you have a pleinair budget material plein air starters video. I see fancy and expansive plein air materials on several sites. Have you a video or ideas for different budget plein air painting? I must say I feel a bit scared to expose myself outdoors so that wiil be a " fun "challenge ! 😅