Painting Skies with David Dunlop - Jacob van Ruisdael Cloud Study

In this one-hour program, artist and Emmy award-winning television host David Dunlop examines, discusses and paints a study of Jacob van Ruisdael's iconic "Wheat Fields," painted in 1670. He is not trying to copy the painting but is examining and demonstrating several different techniques that van Ruisdael used to paint luminous skies and landscape.
Using techniques of the old masters as well as contemporary methods, David brings you a wealth of information, demonstrations, encouragement, tips, and insights in program. Learn new methods to dramatically improve your eye, your composition, painting and your landscapes. His infectious enthusiasm and multi-disciplinary perspective combining art, history, philosophy, science and technique will provide a unique workshop experience for you - and offer you new ideas and compositions for your paintings! We hope that you enjoy it! (English language subtitles)
Chapters:
Introduction: Begins at 0:00 minutes
Composition and Diagram: Begins at 02:58 minutes
Palette: Begins at 08:15
Oil Painting: Begins at 15:06 minutes
Conclusion: Begins at 57:25 minutes

Materials for Oil Painting Demonstration:
Oil Palette: Scheveningen Blue Light; Ultramarine Blue; Titanium White; Transparent Red Oxide; and Gamboge.
2", 3" and 4" Watercolor Wash Brushes
Medium: Linseed Oil

Produced by the Emmy award-winning team of SimmonsArt and David Dunlop. Join them for more inspiring Landscape Painting Workshops on our YouTube channel, David Dunlop and SimmonsArt, and at www.daviddunlop.com.
SimmonsArt Inc. and David Dunlop © 2024
Filmed in 2015 and Remastered in 2024