PLEIN AIR oil painting McNEE RANCH in MONTARA california 

Michael, it is true. The ideas we see in the painters we admire, will come out in our work. Either consciously or subconsciously. Part of self-discovery, (I have found at least), is building on the things I see in paintings and painters I love and trying to understand how they did it, so I can figure out how I would do it. Your suggestion is spot on. Surround yourself with work and you'll become better by osmosis.

Yes! It is always good to study and take a lead from the great painters of the past. Corot and the painters of the Barbizon School are excellent role models. Painting on a larger scale is always challenging when working outdoors. Some artists of the past, including Adrian Stokes RA who painted in France in the late 19thc, often had a hut built at a location from where they could store a 6ft canvas and continue to work en plein at the same time of day over many days when the light was right. Lastly, always try to paint from the soul and from inspiration, rather than for the market. That's why the great painters were more often than not impecunious during their lifetimes. You've pulled off a good larger plein air painting which is always a challenge.

I love your comment about seeing a possible painting location better, due to your studies of the old masters.

Thoroughly enjoyed this video because it is always interesting to see the two of you come up with different compositions in the same scene, and really loved your painting. I can really see your growth as an artist in this one. Very good work. Channeling your Corot has been a positive experience for you. Your idea of studying composition, form (masses) and color from the masters is a good way to learn and improve our own work. Thanks for that and sharing your painting process with all of us!

I love your channel . My life story is similar to yours in many ways . I started with blocks of balsa wood in the 50’s and was discouraged from following art “no money in it” Now just shy of 80 I have found my way back to art as I love the challenge and the problem solving . I have been able to make a few dollars to help in my retirement . I admire that you are so brave to show your vulnerable side. Thanks Ken from Elora Canada

Another good day. Love the painting and the encouraging talk Mike. Thank you for letting us come along 🏄🏻‍♂️

So many insights packed into one video. 6:30 I'm red/green colourblind. If someone said 'look at those red flowers/buds in that green bush I'd be like what flowers/buds?' but painting is helping my observation skills especially when it comes to colour.

Another very helpful video that left me inspired to get outside and paint again. Unfortunately the stretch of cliffs on the Jurassic coastline in Dorset, where I often go, had a major landslide last week. 300 metres fell onto the beach!! The worst landslide in 60 years so it’s changed that whole stretch of coastline now. If you are interested in looking it up it’s between Eype and Seatown.

Glorious painting- good comments about red in the landscape

I just love this painting! Always a good experience painting alongside you.

Your doing some of your best work. Love Corot, particularly his early Italian Landscapes and I can definitely see his influence of in your work.

Greens, oranges and purples= a great color combination.. along with an interesting composition.!

Great video. Helpful to think about red in a landscape. Also looking at timeless artist like Corot and such. And, painting larger. Really enjoyed this, thanks!

I liked your thoughts on your use of red and how that's not your usual tendency...the purples with the greens worked for me.

I have been subscribed to your channel for about 4 months now it must be, I was just watching one of your older videos...I didn't know you where Emma Chamberlain's dad! That's hilarious! Thank you for your work, your visual style is beautiful and inspiring and has really helped my painting progress, great to kick back and watch with a cup of tea. Much love from the UK!

Michael, always enjoy your videos and paintings. Love all your work, but your recent stuff shows a breakthrough to yet another level of mastery. This is a such a beautiful landscape. Loved the confident brushwork, and the cool alizarin shadows against the warm light in the mid ground. I always envy and admire how you to know when it’s time to stop. You certainly won’t need it, but good luck anyway on your upcoming show. John, South Florida

I like this painting especially the purple and red in the mid ground. One item worth considering is that if the foreground had a little more detail it would add extra depth to the painting.

I absolutely love this channel! Such good vibes.

Love that landscape--nice light!

I really like this one! great atmosphere and green work. well balanced!

so wonderful to see you and your painting partners out plein air painting completely "mask-free"!!!!!

Great tips and advise as always, hope the show is a huge success, the paintings are amazing!

I love hearing your thoughts about adding reds and such in a mostly green painting. I struggle with that so it helps me a lot to see/hear an artist working those things out. Thank you! I hope the show is busy and successful!

So interesting that you mention Corot because I just started doing close study of some Corot paintings to see if I can learn some of his technique. I know he was one of the early proponents of Plein Air painting, but some of his paintings look so good I wonder if he still painted in layers in several sessions. Either way his paintings are really good, and I think you can see his impact on painters like Monet and Sisley. Beautiful painting!

I’m glad you saved the Golden Gate painting. It is a very good work! If I ever make my way back out to Cali, I will need a list of burrito joints to stop by lol.

Amazing video! Love the painting! And thank you for the mini trailer for your upcoming gallery show.

Yes Michael! Red eludes my eyes the most as well! Especially in a portrait! I wonder why lol Great vid!

I love this painting. Your loose brushwork and use of color is so inspiring. I've been binge watching your channel for the last few days and I'll even be picking up some hardboard tomorrow to make my own panels (SO EXCITED!). Thanks for sharing your hard work!

Your artwork is amazing

i love your style and the way you capture everything! like always, very beautiful work aha

Nice work. I love your seascapes but landscapes like this are really cool. For me, I enjoy most this kind of subject to paint. Love all your paintings and videos.

beautiful artwork!

I like the idea of painting on bigger boards but most houses in the UK are a lot smaller than in the US. So wall sizes are a lot smaller. Will think about it.🤔 Thanks for the video Michael. Warming the greens with red certainly seems to work! Cheers, Oliver

Still a great video to rewatch! Thanks! I wish I acted on that Golden Gate painting...

Hello. I recently discovered your channel. I watched this video a couple days ago. I enjoy that you paint with another and record your interaction. I’ve been practicing adding figures. I used your video to do a small study of you both at work. Thanks for inspiration.

these make me so happy omg

I really like this one Mike. The path leads the viewer easily through the painting. And anytime you start with purple, you have my attention. I am an avid Art History nut, I did two semesters of it in college and finished with 98 & 99%. I still can't get enough of it. Always learn from the masters.

Amazing!!! I would've looked at that landscape and thought it too boring to paint, but you brought it to life and made it look stunning! Well done!

YES!! my favorite go-to master is Andrew Wyeth..I see possible 'andrew' paintings along the eastern sierras all the time.!!

Michael, I’m not attracted to “ all green “ paintings. But when I see you do a piece like this I realize how interesting it can be. Adding those reds, and purples are such an important part of it. Good luck with the show. Wish I were there to go see it. Tallahassee, Florida 🌴🌴

Today painting turned out beautiful as well! I would say this subject is hard to paint, because almost everything is green... Great job!!! I love these paintings too! 8:56 They are really amazing! Btw. "Nice haircut, buddy!" 1:01 LOL ... Have a good one!

I am glad that you are now also going into nature, now and then a part of the city

Another great video - you almost make me want to take up drinking coffee! You and Sophie did a great job with the scene. The sun on the hill is palpable.

Love the six mile hike 😂😂

Thanks! You're good in painting i am Patinga from the Philippines starting to study painting on the spot like my passion on the spot portrait in less than 15 minutes hope to see you some day and we .teach and learn every work of happy art.

Beautiful work as usual Michael. Thank you for your advices too!!👍👍

Great advice and beautiful paintings!

Love this Soooooooo much! Man, you captured the hills, the distance, the temperature shifts, so.expertly (of course)! You make it look easy! ;-) Thanks, also, for the distant view w/ painting. ;-) (I noticed!)

ahhhh i love it and also love your video, very soothing.

Moves like Jagger or is it Jordan? Total zaddy - it’s all that boardin’ Not being weird I guarantee Rhymes don’t flow- please don’t block me Sophie was up for the challenge Lights and darks in perfect balance He’s studied the masters’ landscape Now ready to tug on Superman’s cape 😁 This painting is so beautiful as are the ones you chose for the show. Basically spectacular. I was felled by my second jab of the vaccine but this video made me forget my troubles. At first I thought you two went to Montana when I first read the title. 😁 Thanks for sharing! Peace and love...Suz What 🌻🌼🌻🌼

Yea man I totally dig it! I know exactly what you mean about red, it’s never too of mind for some reason.

I love the videography, super entertaining! Beautiful painting as well

Got another Plus! Good luck at your show

I'm surprised by this very simple + attractive 'lost-and-found-road- composition': so interesting. Very 👌 👌👌 work

Nice one Michael!

oh, Ken Auster, plein air artist, was a surfer too!

Great job. Very well done.

so awesome

You are a much better painter than a surfer, but you will get better, greetings

Awesome painting, Michael!

That is sublime

Emma’s dad is so cool tho

Love it

There’s a park in Benecia that has some really great compositions, you should give it a shot

Love watching you, but it would be fun to see if Emma has similar talents to yours! Would love to see a collab with you two painting together! ☺️

Ciao,le tue opere sono sempre interessanti,👍

wow! this is amazing!

Great information. Great painting. Thanks

I attempt to paint this type of landscape quite often. I struggle with finding the right color for those distant hills. What did you mix? Love your painting.

Ur adorable

Are the simple paintings of things with little details called abstract paintings? I saw a painting you did with Emma as a child very simple but you could still identify her figure. That to me is intriguing to be able to do in a painting.

I've got a 40x40" painting commission to do and am very fearful altho I did get some large brushes to help me move into that larger size!!

The great Richard Schmid past this weekend.

Devine

👍👍👍

What did you spray to the painting?

Dirt, bugs, scratches, carrier marks etc - I leave them all on the panel, they tell an important part of the story.

How do you spell Emiles name, I can't find him?

Or was that 8 miles 😂😂👍👍

Hii

-( michael, I sent a commentary to you on your beautiful painting, commentary was in mythical form , did it arrive ? )-

Maybe you have a slight color blindness to the red spectrum. I have a friend who is totally color blind and in my research for him I learned that that is very common in men and can develop as we age (no offense) I’m your age. There are color tests online that you can do to gauge your perception. I can see a higher than normal range of color but it doesn’t help much since I suck at values!