How to Create DEPTH in a painting - Landscapes in Oils

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[MikeB_]

Just when I think I roll out a really nice painting, I watch Andrew paint and realize, I have a lot to learn.

[yingle]

It's a very generous person who gives away knowledge for free. Thanks Andrew.

[susiekopp]

Wonderful instruction Andrew. Following your instruction helps as getting depth in a landscape can be elusive at times. Especially if you don't follow a few basic rules.

[dianawilliams]

Blessing to you and your family as you settle in back in your new/old place. I hope you do well and find a way to keep it warm in the cold months. Thanks for your artistic input. I have all my class keeping up with you. Hugs, Diana

[ChrisWood-yrlw]

Love your painting Andrew. Your help is always appreciated. Still learning a lot even after 50 years of painting.
Cheers Chris

[LovesCreating]

Thank you for sharing. Love your videos and am happy you got your studio back up and running.

[nwiegman]

Thanks Tisch. In SCUBA diving I learned that as you go deeper ROYGBV-RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE AND LASTLY VIOLET are the colors as you go deeper your world takes on or loses in that sequence. (So do not wear a watch with red hands). Atmosphere is primarily water-humidity so of course the same is true. I wonder how it appears on planets with no atmosphere? I do mostly portraits but the same principles apply.

[schlippery]

I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon your wonderful videos Andrew! I spent an amazing six months in the Bay of Islands some years back my boat, anchored in Russell, and every night after my nightly dinner of freshly caught snapper, I would dig out my sketch book, pastels, pencils etc and spend hours drawing boats from photos I had found...New Zealand is very inspiring and beautiful.. And here I am learning oil painting from a true master!! ...

I discovered something interesting to paint on recently, I would love to hear your opinion... Using Masonite (some call it Hardboard) I will take an orbital sander with aggressive sandpaper and sand that back, rough side until there is but just a trace of the pattern left... I will smooth by hand, down to 220 grit and then gesso finishing it with a light sanding when its dry. What remains is a fine pattern not unlike canvas and I paint over that... I also do mainly oval shapes, love the gentle curves ...I paint beach and sea scenes for the tourist trade here in Hawaii where I now live. I LOVE your sea tutorials, again so happy to have found your wealth of videos and wonderful lessons!! :)

[mwebb-]

59 and i still learn something new ever time i watch one of your sessions. Thanks for the content.

[coramuller]

👋Hi Andrew, your explanations are always very helpful, I really appreciate them. I also follow your every brushstroke with a keen eye, hoping that someday I will be able to paint at least a little closer to your level of excellence. Oh my, wishful thinking. Even from the smallest snippets of your videos one learns a lot and I am very grateful to you for these educational and informative tutorials. Heartfelt thanks, stay healthy and have a great weekend with your family.💖

[deborahtishman]

Beyond your painting skills, your patience is just as admirable. Your paintings are absolutely beautiful. Thank you

[Tocqueville]

Thank you, Andrew...just the term "atmospheric perspective"..communicates an immense understanding!

[codygruberg]

Andrew, this is great advice. I never consciously consider these things, even though I get it right at times, it helps when you break down the reasoning of why things do or won't create depth, especially helpful for improvised art

[JohnSmith-zgdu]

A true master in action! I am blown away every time. I've purchased some of his tutorials and they are amazing! Please continue sharing your knowledge with us. ❤

[XanBos]

I find that habits are hard to break. But with each attempt of another painting, I strive to break a bad habit. My biggest problem at the moment is toning down the colors in the distance, to achieve that far away look.

I do thank you for what you post on here, because it allows me to dare challenge myself to do more landscapes. I’m more of a “people need to be in my art” kind of person, so this is a different route for me to take.

[anabecerril]

That's an amazing painting! Thank you for sharing! I also learn a bit of New Zealand's geography from your stories ;) Looking forward to see the new/old studio!

[emanuelribeiro]

Hi Andrew, fantastic video full of fundamental tips, so we don't stray from the right path....on behalf of everyone who has the pleasure and luck of being able to "drink" your wisdom, thank you very much.
Ps: I'm very happy to see this studio with this excellent space, working again! Congratulations

[yadyad]

I trained my self by Andrews work, who knows one day I will show him, thanks a lot inspired me a lot from the construction field.

[wwklnd]

Absolutely lovely painting. I think at first listen, these dos and don'ts can sound a bit simplistic, but I really quite appreciate that even then, they are still the things that are easiest to forget about. *Obviously* we should think about base drawing + perspective, tones, and colours, yet somehow they are also the things most people mess up and only realise when it is too late to easily adjust. :)

[armandojimenez]

You are the most person and artist of the moment.