You’re telling my story. Preach. I’m a retired 69 old artist who’s taken up painting 4 years ago. I’ve been following you. I live in the Adirondacks and just love clouds and mountains landscapes. Thank You! Stuart.
Your videos definitely helped me. I went through a grim divorce in late 2019 and then all the joys of 2020 arrived! I hadn't painted in over a decade but your videos inspired me to get the brushes out again! Painting allowed me the time and space for the calm reflection that I really needed at that time. I think I'm a far better person now than I've ever been....so here's a big old thank you from me Stuart, you're a bloody good bloke!
I'm getting back into painting after a 20 year break. Going from too abstract back to landscape. Learning a great deal from you, so thank you very much for all your good work and advice!
I never thought of trying art until my wife suggested it earlier this year and I started drawing in charcoal, never even thought I would try any kind of painting especially oils until I saw one of your videos, you are an inspiration and I love the conversation as much as the painting, thank you .
Thanks for posting this video you've been missed! I had a very pleasent morning 'cupa' of coffee while watching and enjoying this painting! Looking forward to the November class! Take care.
Unfortunately I cannot subscribe to you twice, but I suppose I can help the alghorithm by writing a comment. I'm not a landscape painter myself, but I always enjoy having you "accompany" me when I'm painting my own still natures, and listening to you talk about everything and nothing often puts a smile on my face :)
Much needed and appreciated! With the stress of elections in the US, post-hurricane recovery, and even the time change, I needed a calming voice and a cloudy sky. Btw, don’t stress about using “interesting” too much. It’s expected and repeating it has its own comforting quality. Thanks Stuart!
You make it look so effortless Stuart, of course the relaxed way in which you teach is a great help to us struggling would be artists. As always, another fine painting.
Love the clouds. You took some time to get close to painting at the end. You could do much more of that. Take us closer and for longer. Show us the texture and details that can't be seen with the full view. Great work, as always. ❤
Painting by wiggle and waggle, with waffle. Brilliant, Stuart - another dynamic skyscape. Will look forward to the glazing 'cos I ken you're not finished yet.
Very nice again! The sky looks cold. For that non drying white, you can always dissolve some Cobalt dryer in some spirits & go over the whole thing with an airbrush, or a nice bottle atomizer. (Outside) It may absorb the dryer being still wet, & dry for you. I doubt it would hurt the painting if done lightly a few times, spirits evaporating in between.
Wonderful as always. But a query - just spent a month in the Uk and Italy (including Rome) and visited a number of art supply shops, in the main trawling for your favourite brand of oil paints, and in particular, the elusive Japanese Red. No dice! Poggi in Rome THOUGHT might have had it in stock at an outlying branch...but no. A substitute suggestion please! At the age of 72 ( I'm a month younger than you) I have been painting for 18 months, entirely thanks to your channel and the confidence you impart. "Who would have thought...." has become my daily mantra. While in London I spent two hours at Tate Britain looking utterly afresh at Mr. Turner. Once again, a heartfelt thank you for helping me overcome my dread of paint and canvas, and the many hours of joy you have given me and many others. So...again - what can I use in place of Japanese Red? And yes, the 16 year-old mind in a rapidly fraying body - I identify!
I'm from 🇮🇹, Sicily. In the hot and windy days, the hot wind comes from Africa, and happens to live days and days with SAND , in clouds 😂.. they're so reddish, or yellowish in those days ☺️ Cheers
I really need to paint along , and pause when needed. I’ve painted detail,for so many years and want to learn to do your allusion of detail. Plus get back to oils instead of acrylic.
Glad you are back Stuart. So much detail in those clouds very enjoyable .. ❤❤ i wrote a poem for you titled Skyscapes in your last video. Maybe you didnt see it.
Those brushes are available in most hardware stores in Canada, although it's getting harder to get the 4 inch size, especially with the longer bristles.
You know what drives me nuts? When someone who knows nothing about painting, tells me I should paint pets, as that’s where the money is. Drives me bonkers. I learned there’s no point trying to explain to non painters. My typical answer now is, I only paint landscapes, typically natural wilderness types, without animals, or people. Occasionally for a friend, I’ll paint a barn. Otherwise I paint only what I want. Life’s too short. There’s no joy in painting something you’ve no interest in.
I love your cloud paintings! Thank you so much for sharing what has probably taken you years of trial and error. When you first paint your clouds, do you add any oil or thinners to the paint? Bee
En plainaire painters normally paint under the shade of a tree or have an umbrella attached to their easel to eliminate the white glare on the sunlight onto the canvas. In addition, as you may know, they would tone their canvas with a transparent earth color to eliminate the bright white of the canvas. So you may try the shade technique as I know from your previous videos that you don’t prefer to tone your support.
I notice alot of landscape painters toning thier canvases with dark color. But if you do that, transparent colors over it, loose thier luminosity/vibrancy. There is a noticeable difference, at least to me..between a blue white mix for the sky, & transparent blue over bright white. The light penitrates through the blue, bounces off the white, & lights up the transparent blue into the viewers eyes. A mix doesn't do that. A shiny metallic base instead of white, glows even better. Used on custom cars alot. "Candy apple" its referred as.
@@Broody58 yes I agree for studio painting you really don’t need to tone your canvas. Before the invention of photography, many of the old masters would paint outdoors and toned their canvas with a transparent earth pigment then either wipe it off completely our use a rag and create a tonal sketch. They would apply opaque colors over the tone and may let a little show through. After that they would take that small painting and create a larger version in their studio.
Not dramatic, Stu, but very good. Keep it up! :o) So where do you sell your paintings, then Stu? I know, ages ago, you said you don't bother with Galleries, is that still the case?
I've never tried to sell my paintings. I always worked with the belief that if people want one (or two) they will ask. Seems to have worked for the last 50 years.
@@StuartDavies OK. So where can we see all the paintings you've done (not that I can afford one), that can be bought? As customers need to see them, before they buy one!
We never want you to disappear, Stuart! You are very much needed and loved by many!
Amen❤
You’re telling my story. Preach. I’m a retired 69 old artist who’s taken up painting 4 years ago. I’ve been following you. I live in the Adirondacks and just love clouds and mountains landscapes. Thank You! Stuart.
Adirondacks my most favorite place on earth!🥰🥰
Thank you again Stuart for the inspiration to keep painting, keep learning.
Your videos definitely helped me. I went through a grim divorce in late 2019 and then all the joys of 2020 arrived! I hadn't painted in over a decade but your videos inspired me to get the brushes out again! Painting allowed me the time and space for the calm reflection that I really needed at that time. I think I'm a far better person now than I've ever been....so here's a big old thank you from me Stuart, you're a bloody good bloke!
Exactly❤
So glad you're back to form - this is spellbounding painting - you are so funny too at times, great combination.
Always a pleasure and an inspiration to all of us.
I'm getting back into painting after a 20 year break. Going from too abstract back to landscape. Learning a great deal from you, so thank you very much for all your good work and advice!
Love how you talk us along with you .
I never thought of trying art until my wife suggested it earlier this year and I started drawing in charcoal, never even thought I would try any kind of painting especially oils until I saw one of your videos, you are an inspiration and I love the conversation as much as the painting, thank you .
Watching you paint and talk about what you’re painting is enjoyable and therapeutic! Thank you Stuart. I appreciate you.
Another vast windswept landscape. Gorgeous ❤
Hi Stuart!! Greetings from Ohio USA ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ this was a great one!!
Thanks so much! It is always a great experience watching you paint.
so pleased you added that final flourish of whisky white cloud!Fab as always.
wispy....but whisky might work too!
I really enjoyed this one. Thanks a lot, & I’m glad you’re feeling better
Thanks for posting this video you've been missed! I had a very pleasent morning 'cupa' of coffee while watching and enjoying this painting! Looking forward to the November class! Take care.
Unfortunately I cannot subscribe to you twice, but I suppose I can help the alghorithm by writing a comment. I'm not a landscape painter myself, but I always enjoy having you "accompany" me when I'm painting my own still natures, and listening to you talk about everything and nothing often puts a smile on my face :)
Thank you. Beautiful painting.
Very glad about a new video.Thank you!
Hi Stuart! I missed your videos Welcome back and thank you!
So glad you’re back!
Much needed and appreciated! With the stress of elections in the US, post-hurricane recovery, and even the time change, I needed a calming voice and a cloudy sky. Btw, don’t stress about using “interesting” too much. It’s expected and repeating it has its own comforting quality. Thanks Stuart!
Watching from SW Florida, and you are so right.
It's beautiful. Thank you
Glad you're back - lovely painting. To me, there's a red sandy bay in the far distance!
You make it look so effortless Stuart, of course the relaxed way in which you teach is a great help to us struggling would be artists. As always, another fine painting.
Love the clouds. You took some time to get close to painting at the end. You could do much more of that. Take us closer and for longer. Show us the texture and details that can't be seen with the full view.
Great work, as always. ❤
Have missed your videos 😊
Beautiful ❤️
fantastic agian stuart , thank you x
Marvellous
Somehow you seem to make a bad day better. So, whatever you are doing it is working. Keep it up and stay strong.
Merci Stuart, je suis à chaque bouleversée tellement c'est beau, profond, délicat, imaginaire et réel en même temps. A bientôt
I paint with acrylics... I just love watching you paint ❤
It's beautiful!
Painting by wiggle and waggle, with waffle. Brilliant, Stuart - another dynamic skyscape. Will look forward to the glazing 'cos I ken you're not finished yet.
Not, “At last, he’s disappeared,” but “Alas! He’s disappeared”
Thank you Stuart
Sondheim would approve 😍
Love your humour Stuart!
Thank you, and it was a pleasure to meet you!
BOM DIA PROF. PARABÉNS, FICOU MARAVILHOSO. SIGO SEU CANAL HÁ 5 ANOS
Very nice again! The sky looks cold. For that non drying white, you can always dissolve some Cobalt dryer in some spirits & go over the whole thing with an airbrush, or a nice bottle atomizer. (Outside) It may absorb the dryer being still wet, & dry for you. I doubt it would hurt the painting if done lightly a few times, spirits evaporating in between.
Wonderful as always. But a query - just spent a month in the Uk and Italy (including Rome) and visited a number of art supply shops, in the main trawling for your favourite brand of oil paints, and in particular, the elusive Japanese Red. No dice! Poggi in Rome THOUGHT might have had it in stock at an outlying branch...but no. A substitute suggestion please!
At the age of 72 ( I'm a month younger than you) I have been painting for 18 months, entirely thanks to your channel and the confidence you impart. "Who would have thought...." has become my daily mantra.
While in London I spent two hours at Tate Britain looking utterly afresh at Mr. Turner.
Once again, a heartfelt thank you for helping me overcome my dread of paint and canvas, and the many hours of joy you have given me and many others. So...again - what can I use in place of Japanese Red?
And yes, the 16 year-old mind in a rapidly fraying body - I identify!
The closest you'll find is vermilion or bright red. A month younger than me, you're just a kid!
Thank you! Have a wonderful and healthy day.
Billy
I'm from 🇮🇹, Sicily. In the hot and windy days, the hot wind comes from Africa, and happens to live days and days with SAND , in clouds 😂.. they're so reddish, or yellowish in those days ☺️
Cheers
I really need to paint along , and pause when needed. I’ve painted detail,for so many years and want to learn to do your allusion of detail. Plus get back to oils instead of acrylic.
Glad you are back Stuart. So much detail in those clouds very enjoyable .. ❤❤ i wrote a poem for you titled Skyscapes in your last video. Maybe you didnt see it.
Thank you just spotted it!
He paints, and juggles!
He tries, but that's my entire repertoire!
Those brushes are available in most hardware stores in Canada, although it's getting harder to get the 4 inch size, especially with the longer bristles.
You know what drives me nuts? When someone who knows nothing about painting, tells me I should paint pets, as that’s where the money is. Drives me bonkers. I learned there’s no point trying to explain to non painters. My typical answer now is,
I only paint landscapes, typically natural wilderness types, without animals, or people. Occasionally for a friend, I’ll paint a barn. Otherwise I paint only what I want. Life’s too short. There’s no joy in painting something you’ve no interest in.
..i'm trying to convince the algoritm to let me subscribe more than once to your channel..however,thank you again Maestro
I love your cloud paintings! Thank you so much for sharing what has probably taken you years of trial and error.
When you first paint your clouds, do you add any oil or thinners to the paint? Bee
Thank you! No thinners or turpentine, just linseed oil.
En plainaire painters normally paint under the shade of a tree or have an umbrella attached to their easel to eliminate the white glare on the sunlight onto the canvas. In addition, as you may know, they would tone their canvas with a transparent earth color to eliminate the bright white of the canvas. So you may try the shade technique as I know from your previous videos that you don’t prefer to tone your support.
I notice alot of landscape painters toning thier canvases with dark color. But if you do that, transparent colors over it, loose thier luminosity/vibrancy. There is a noticeable difference, at least to me..between a blue white mix for the sky, & transparent blue over bright white. The light penitrates through the blue, bounces off the white, & lights up the transparent blue into the viewers eyes. A mix doesn't do that. A shiny metallic base instead of white, glows even better. Used on custom cars alot. "Candy apple" its referred as.
@@Broody58 yes I agree for studio painting you really don’t need to tone your canvas. Before the invention of photography, many of the old masters would paint outdoors and toned their canvas with a transparent earth pigment then either wipe it off completely our use a rag and create a tonal sketch. They would apply opaque colors over the tone and may let a little show through. After that they would take that small painting and create a larger version in their studio.
And got to 24 minutes and Michael preempted my query!
Not dramatic, Stu, but very good. Keep it up! :o) So where do you sell your paintings, then Stu? I know, ages ago, you said you don't bother with Galleries, is that still the case?
I've never tried to sell my paintings. I always worked with the belief that if people want one (or two) they will ask. Seems to have worked for the last 50 years.
@@StuartDavies OK. So where can we see all the paintings you've done (not that I can afford one), that can be bought? As customers need to see them, before they buy one!
@@BazzSelby
On his website?
Thank you. The amounts of oil used must be trial and error to see what works best.
20:00. I thought we were helping an old guy feed his cat.
Thanks!
Thank you!
This is my first attempt at your style. I don’t know how to attach it.
Greetings, dear mentor.
Seeing faces or other imagery in the clouds is known as Paradolia. It is a very common perception.😅😢😂