WOW! I am blown away! this man loves helping others to learn! he is not arrogant or haughty; when you do as he is doing, you have to be a humble individual.wpold love to work with him at a work shop! So knowledgeable! Thank you Eric!
I have one big wish on my bucket list… a training with John macDonald! His teaching, knowledge, art keeps me awake, alert, dynamic and creative despite my advanced age… I ll tell you more, … he helped me through a severe disease. Thank you, sir!
Eric every since i have found you website i have learned more in all my 55 years .Thanks to you an all your artists .AMEN I CANNOT tell how this has changed my artwork ❤
John is a wonderful instructor because he keeps talking and telling us what he is doing AND what he is thinking! Thank you John for a wonderfully instructive presentation, and to Eric, for bringing John to us! This series of videos on youtube is so fantastic I am telling all my art friends about it!
Hi from N.J. I bought John’s dvd when it first came out. I happened to have a large canvas and thought I would give it a go. To my surprise lt came out great. My daughter came over and said don’t paint over the under painting. She loved it. I had a large frame and just popped the painting against the wall in my studio. It is still there. I am afraid to finish it because I might spoil it. I am getting up there in years, so I might have to summon up my curidge and give it my all.
Thank you. This is a very informative video on so many issues of painting. Just an awesome interview session with such great advise in so many key aspects of being an artist. Worth watch again and taking notes.
You actually care about teaching painting and not just watching someone paint. So many instructors leave out the most important factors such as how the palette is constructed, used and why. Fantastic and accessable. Thanks. I always say, " Painting is, simple and hard, not complicated and hard. "
Extraordinarily articulate and knowledgeable! I appreciate the thorough explanation of your process, especially everything before the brush touches the canvas. Very worthwhile.
Scolding masterful artists for working with the photograph is quite silly, they have so much experience of working outdoors that they can literally imagine how the light works and how elements coexist together in the environment. It's clear from John's work that he is a great master and it doesn't matter what his creative process is, the paintings are breathtaking.
Thank you, Eric. People learn the most when they're challenging themselves. This pandemic may have helped put fuel to the fire in need of something that gives us food to our souls.We strive for perfection when perfection doesn't exist which is what keeps it unpredictable and worthwhile. I do illustration and fine art and Plein Air painting I enjoy doing the most. BTW, I recently received an award for Most Popular Piece) for a plein air painting that I entered to a gallery exhibition.
About the past and PleinAir, the Tonalists were painting that way and they included what most of us consider American Impressionists (most were atonalists, unlike their European counterparts). The Tonalist movement was something that had never happened before, and lasted over 40 years. It was truly unique. John's a tonalist. He is harking back to those years. Again, the Tonalist movement is something that had never happened in the history of art.
Just finished watching John MacDonald Poetic Landscapes video........great teacher, great communicator, really helped me a lot. I loved the interview at the end. Was very moving and demonstrated a ‘spiritual’ (in the broadest sense of the word’) underpinning that you see reflected in Johns work. Well worth the cost.
Wonderful video , such Great advice , Thank you!! You all need to jump on a plane to Europe to visit the best museums: Paris Amsterdam London Italy etc
Hi from Orlando Florida…watching this video was amazing and taught me how important the under painting is. I have a question though…is this particular color hue that was applied in different strengths to block in values a standard color to use for all landscapes? John… watching your video has given me a fresh new perspective and I thank you for that.
Sorry for any trouble Carson. Please send your email address and we will have paint tube support help you troubleshoot. You can also email Sue Henry at shenry@lilipubs.com
When he says a camera cant capture the true essence of nature or our emotions, I'm assuming he is speaking generally and not including the great photographers. Edward Burtynsky, Michael Kenna and other's photos are more than a dead lifeless copy of nature imo
WOW! I am blown away! this man loves helping others to learn! he is not arrogant or haughty; when you do as he is doing, you have to be a humble individual.wpold love to work with him at a work shop! So knowledgeable! Thank you Eric!
John Macdonald's demonstrations are very Thorough and instructional. He gives great insight into his process.
I have one big wish on my bucket list… a training with John macDonald! His teaching, knowledge, art keeps me awake, alert, dynamic and creative despite my advanced age… I ll tell you more, … he helped me through a severe disease. Thank you, sir!
Hello from Virginia. I'm healing from Covid and so appreciate this demo. John MacDonald is a wonderful teacher.
This guy is gold I’ve learned so much
Eric every since i have found you website i have learned more in all my 55 years .Thanks to you an all your artists .AMEN I CANNOT tell how this has changed my artwork ❤
John is a wonderful instructor because he keeps talking and telling us what he is doing AND what he is thinking! Thank you John for a wonderfully instructive presentation, and to Eric, for bringing John to us! This series of videos on youtube is so fantastic I am telling all my art friends about it!
Most wonderful video ever! I learned so much, I’m bursting with enthusiasm. Thank you!
Hi from N.J. I bought John’s dvd when it first came out. I happened to have a large canvas and thought I would give it a go. To my surprise lt came out great. My daughter came over and said don’t paint over the under painting. She loved it. I had a large frame and just popped the painting against the wall in my studio. It is still there. I am afraid to finish it because I might spoil it. I am getting up there in years, so I might have to summon up my curidge and give it my all.
AMAZING!!! Thank you for having him on your show!!! I’m blown away here in Weaverville, NC. Allana Goodyear
Thank you. This is a very informative video on so many issues of painting. Just an awesome interview session with such great advise in so many key aspects of being an artist. Worth watch again and taking notes.
Thank you. Such valuable information.
You actually care about teaching painting and not just watching someone paint. So many instructors leave out the most important factors such as how the palette is constructed, used and why.
Fantastic and accessable. Thanks.
I always say, " Painting is, simple and hard, not complicated and hard. "
Hello from beautiful Phoenix, Arizona! 🌵
Wow! What an amazing artist!
Marvelous interview that focused and confirmed feelings and experiences I have lived though my artistic journey.
Extraordinarily articulate and knowledgeable! I appreciate the thorough explanation of your process, especially everything before the brush touches the canvas. Very worthwhile.
Eric..you are a super star..your outstanding magazines are a true treasure..big thanks
Scolding masterful artists for working with the photograph is quite silly, they have so much experience of working outdoors that they can literally imagine how the light works and how elements coexist together in the environment. It's clear from John's work that he is a great master and it doesn't matter what his creative process is, the paintings are breathtaking.
Thank you, Eric. People learn the most when they're challenging themselves. This pandemic may have helped put fuel to the fire in need of something that gives us food to our souls.We strive for perfection when perfection doesn't exist which is what keeps it unpredictable and worthwhile. I do illustration and fine art and Plein Air painting I enjoy doing the most. BTW, I recently received an award for Most Popular Piece) for a plein air painting that I entered to a gallery exhibition.
Man this is the best channel
About the past and PleinAir, the Tonalists were painting that way and they included what most of us consider American Impressionists (most were atonalists, unlike their European counterparts). The Tonalist movement was something that had never happened before, and lasted over 40 years. It was truly unique. John's a tonalist. He is harking back to those years. Again, the Tonalist movement is something that had never happened in the history of art.
a beautiful human being.
Just finished watching John MacDonald Poetic Landscapes video........great teacher, great communicator, really helped me a lot. I loved the interview at the end. Was very moving and demonstrated a ‘spiritual’ (in the broadest sense of the word’) underpinning that you see reflected in Johns work. Well worth the cost.
I love his work!
Very inspirational and I can really use John's methods in watercolor painting.
Yes thank you ! I bought the video and it is awesome 🤩
The quote he was referencing was by David Bayles "Even talent is rarely distinguishable, over the long run, from perseverance and lots of hard work."
Thank’s a lot … great tutorial. You go to the point and it is easy to catch the way how it should be. Andre
Genuinely enjoyed this. Thanks John for being sincere
Thank you for sharing, Montana
Nice video nd information about LANDSCAPE
Glad you enjoyed it!
thank you very much for your supports, this video very clear and helpfull
Wonderful video , such
Great advice , Thank you!! You all need to jump on a plane to Europe to visit the best museums: Paris Amsterdam London Italy etc
Fantastic I enjoyed alot,but sir I need to know the canvas size.
So does he let the underpainting dry before adding color or is it painted alla prima?
Hi from Orlando Florida…watching this video was amazing and taught me how important the under painting is. I have a question though…is this particular color hue that was applied in different strengths to block in values a standard color to use for all landscapes? John… watching your video has given me a fresh new perspective and I thank you for that.
Hi from Atlanta...great video but he rushed through the medium combo he uses
The player paint tube site uses to play the video is awful. It takes forever to download. Not happy!
Sorry for any trouble Carson. Please send your email address and we will have paint tube support help you troubleshoot.
You can also email Sue Henry at shenry@lilipubs.com
When he says a camera cant capture the true essence of nature or our emotions, I'm assuming he is speaking generally and not including the great photographers. Edward Burtynsky, Michael Kenna and other's photos are more than a dead lifeless copy of nature imo