The One Landscape Painting Tip You Really Need

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[mochaest]

I love how paintings can be so messy and blobby but still somehow look just as beautiful as real life 😄

[Deidroni]

I’m using your analogy of “start with a broom and end with a needle”. Thanks!

[leonormartinez]

I love your comment that you’re “translating” what you see. That makes so much more sense and takes the pressure off and allows me to enjoy the process more. Thank you.

[goatman]

Sometimes you just need to paint and keep painting until you are happy with the results but keep in mind ...most artists don't like their own work from time to time... believe me I know. This guy... just has one hell of a way to teach and it's very effective!

[Futballplayer]

Just started getting back into painting after years of hiatus. Your videos have reinvigorated my passion for art and the joy in the creative process. Thanks so much.

[b.comeau]

Timely and so informative! I just painted my largest painting yet, a 12 by 36 featuring a gravel road with puddles in the sun but surrounded by the green grassy, weedy landscape receding into the distance….organizing the landscape into simplified shapes to show recession is a wonderful lesson for me that I will use on my next painting! Thank you!

[JazzLassie]

Thank you for this tip! I've been struggling with landscape/scenery paintings for EVER, and I feel like part of the problem is, exactly as you said, that I keep trying to copy the photo and become paralyzed by all the details that I feel like I MUST include. Thank you for giving me the permission to NOT do that haha. I'm gonna go get painting now.

[templarrain]

I did some of Chris' courses and it really helped me to up my skill level in painting. I love the style of expressive painting that Chris has, and his teaching is so well organized and presented. On a personal note it is also nice to see a fellow 'jock' breaking the stereotype of the 'arteest'. This is another excellent video. I have gone from painting an hour a day to two hours a day and can't stop. First exhibition will be end of the year. Thanks Chris, you da man.

[Paint-and-plants]

You have such a great way of explaining things with simplicity. I can watch your 8minute video— glued to the screen, absorbing, and then I can leave with the motivation to test the technique(s) out in a painting. You’ve really found a sweet spot. Thank you for sharing your wisdom ♥️

[brucekalter]

Really good ideas & demonstrations here... very clear. Thank you!!

[bernie]

Really enjoy the way you work and how good you explain the process.

[oujhzqf]

Thank u for taking the time to explain values n shapes along w saturation in landscapes.

[susanfletcher]

I just learned so much. You are a wonderful teacher.

[Mirabelle]

Great video as always! I loved your recipe for making up rocks. I would love more of these; for example for different kinds of trees.

[hfarms]

Great explanation of color and detail showing distance.

[damonoriente]

Superb summary and demo. So good to be reminded of these key things to look for and work on. This ties perfectly into a forest scene I'm doing now. As always, thanks for your excellent guidance.

[reedslater]

As always Chris, a very well articulated lesson....you are a superb teacher.

[chantalrochon]

Well explained, your channel brings value to the art views 😊

[trishspinazola]

Thank you!!! Very thorough explanation!! I’m getting back in.. actually setting up a space for it right now!!! So inspiring!!

[smoothsketch]

This video was packed with information, thank you for the step by step explanation of how to depict distance that is lost in photos