How to Paint a MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE in ACRYLICS
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Mountains are one of my favourite subjects to paint and it’s also a good subject to paint if you are learning to paint landscapes as it’s much easier to see the different tones and values in the scene you are painting.
I normally paint artworks in oils but I’ve had a few requests for me to do a painting tutorial using acrylics so this is for the acrylic painters. However, if you are an oil painter you still may find this painting tutorial useful as the principles of colour and tone are the same.
For some people painting in oils is not practical, so I wanted to show you that you can still get some good results with acrylics. Also, the fact that they dry very quickly can be an advantage.
In this painting tutorial, I cover the step-by-step process of how I painted this mountain landscape in acrylics. I will also cover the following:
Composition
Colours
Brushes
Blocking in the painting
Adding details
Final details
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Wow, I have studied so many youtube painters this past year. Your art, instructions, directions are so complete and so easy ( sounding ) I am actually going to start painting again after 15 years !
Thank you so much for sharing your great talent
Thank you so much 😀
this is fantastic tutorial! thanks for sharing it!
Fantastic.👌👌👌
Thanks a lot 😊
im definitely going to be trying this :)
Awesomeness 😊
Brilliant Brilliant just love your style.
Thanks 😀
İt was so helpful.. Please keep making this type of content.. Thank u so much
Thanks, do worry I’ll continue to make and upload more painting videos 😊
Thank you very much, another great video! Great explanation and stunning painting!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks 😀
Beautiful
Thanks 😊
Your a wonderful painter and teacher, thank you!!!!
Beautiful work.
Thank you so much 😀
Hi Sam! Found you through Andre Tischler's channel, I love your friendship and collaboration with him!! I am a new subscriber and love your channel! I look forward to learning from you!! Thank you for sharing your expertise, you are an amazing artist!!!
Thanks Angela and welcome 😊
Great video Sam! The atmosphere perspective in your paintings always impress. Thanks for sharing. Very enjoyable
Thanks Jeff 😀
Thanks for this type video with detail.
Thanks 😀
You Welcome Sir. 🌹
Hey, Samuel!
Great video, and very nice painting. It looks like you are painting with oils, the way you apply the painting on the canvas. Did you use any spesiel kind of medium to extend the drying time? I paint with oils and acryics. Sometime I block in with acrylics, and paint oils over. How many years have you been painting, and how many paintings have you sold so far in your career?
Do you paint after your own imagination, or do you always have a reference photo at hand?
Keep up the great work
Greetings from Norway
Eleo
Thanks Eleo, I didn’t use any kind of medium to extend the drying time just water. Actually this is the first acrylic painting I’ve done in ten years! I have been painting on and off my whole life and have been painting consistently for the last ten years. I have sold many paintings. All my paintings are either form life or photos or both. I plan all the compositions whenever I do studio paintings and I use plein air studies, colour studies and photos as reference.
Yes, plein air studies is something I need to try out, but my colour mixing is not yet at the level it needs to be to take that jump. I work slow, even with acrylics, which is frustating (haha).
I prefer to build up a landscape from my imagination, but sometimes I use reference photos, especially when its a great composition and the photo is taken by myself. One day I will share with you what I have created, because you (and a few other youtube painters) are the reason for my progress and my understanding of the art.
Wish you the best.
Eleo
Nice as usual Sam, I find it hard to understand the amount of colours you use to tint.
Any chance you could whip up your personal colour wheel to make it easier for us mere mortals ??
Hope you do more acrylics in future, I haven't been game to try oils, a bit toxic for me.
Thanks for a good tutorial.
Dave M ( Australia) 😎🇦🇺
Thanks David. I intend to make a video on colour mixing, just trying to figure out how to make it a simple as possible as I don't think colour theory needs to be difficult. Have you ever tried water mixable oils, you don't need turps for these? Oils are so nice to paint with 😀
Sam, thanks for the reply.
Will look forward to the colour thing.
Thanks for advice on water mix oils.
Are they OK to use on painting boards ?
Thanks, Dave M.😎🇦🇺
@@davemalt2451 Water mixable oils are fine for painting on boards, they behave like oils paints but you can thin them with water and wash your brushes with washing-up liquid. For me water mixable oils were a good transition to oils paints. I personally find oils much easier to paint with.
Samuel Earp Artist
Thanks for the advice Sam, I may give it a go.
Dave M😎🇦🇺
So gorgeous Samuel, love the way the water sparkles!
Thanks Yovette 😀
Nice one Sam, an acrylic master as well, always enjoy your videos, very informative, thanks Mate.👍
Thanks Leigh, yeah I don't often paint with acrylics. I hope all is going well with your painting 😀
Samuel Earp Artist Thanks Sam, haven’t painted for 3 weeks, just going through a studio move as I smashed a large pot of paint through my lounge room, destroying curtains, the couch etc. Just framing up a room and bathroom under my house for a new studio space. Definitely inspired by watching you and others so I’m keen to kick on with my painting and with UA-cam, hopefully in a fresh new way!
@@leighwilsonartist Hey Leigh, sorry to hear about you getting paint everywhere, sounds like a nightmare. I hope you're able to get back into painting soon, keep going with the painting and keep going with UA-cam channel, I think it's really cool to see someones art journey 😀
Samuel Earp Artist Thanks Sam, really appreciate your words, definitely going to continue, also a good chance to hit the reset button and push on.
Thanks Sam, nice job
Thanks Susan 😀
I painted with acrylics for ten years and then switched to oils. I never had my acrylics handle the way you make them handle. What brand of acrylics do you recommend?
Thank you!!!
I have to be honest I can't remember; however after many requests for acrylic painting tutorials I've decided to order some acrylic paints and brushes so I am waiting for them to arrive in the post. I'll be making some more videos on painting landscapes in acrylics...stay tuned 😀
Absolutely stunning Sam! Greetings from Vermont
Thanks Rusty, greetings from New Zealand 😊
😊😊😊😍😍😍😍🙌🙌🙌🙌
Thanks 😀
Increíble!! !!!!! Maravilloso!!! Me gustaría que subtitularas los tutoriales , Muchas gracias. Saludos
Gracias María, (estoy usando el traductor de Google). Muchas veces pensé que sería útil tener videos pintados subtitulados en otros idiomas, es algo a considerar en el futuro.
@@SamuelEarpArtist sería genial, muchas gracias!!!!
I love your demonstration of values by making it black and white, I find it helps me a lot. Did you learn it from someone, or did you just figure it out yourself? Just curious because I haven’t seen anyone else on YT explain it like that.
Thanks. I have had help along the way especially as I have never been to art school. I was mentored by Andrew Tischler a few years ago and then a lot of what I learned was through plein air painting. Things just clicked when I was outdoors in nature painting from life and I had tons of lightbulb moments. I can't remember where I found out about the switching the photo to black and white to see the values thing, it may have been artist Richard Robinson who told me that, again on a plein air painting trip. Much of what I have learned is through trial and error, other artists including their videos and plein air painting which really has been one of the most beneficial practices in my whole art career. It's fun as well as I love being outside in the sun painting 😀
I used to drive tour bus's down there know the area so well but never painted it will do so soon thanks for your encouragement
It’s a beautiful area, lots of inspiration for paintings 😊
Now go convince Tisch to make a video with acrylics, LOL!
I have found that acrylics are better suited for plein air and alla prima stuff. Great video, enjoyed it a lot :)
Ha ha, I'll ask him. Thats interesting about using acrylics for plein air painting, I know another plein air painter who uses acrylics 😀
Hola,me encanta seguirte pero no te entiendo,podías poner subtítulos en español,gracias
Gracias por su sugerencia. He recibido algunas solicitudes de traducción al español o subtítulos. Estoy en las etapas iniciales de tratar de aprender a hablar español por mí mismo, así que tal vez esto sea algo que pueda hacer en el futuro. 😊
Really struggling with the randomness of the crevices in the mountains. Any suggestions?
Hi Jay, which specific area of the mountains are you having issues with? Do you have an image of your painting so far? Send me an email at: art@samuelearp.com and I’ll have a look 😊
Hey Sam does your ultramarine blue favor the red or green shade?
Hi Jay, it's definitely a red shade. The brand of paint I use market it as just 'Ultramarine Blue'. 🙂
amazing tutorial.
Thanks 😊
Hi Samuel, do you have many acrylic paintings on your patreon? I tried your patreon for a month but found it wasn’t for me since I lack the patience you have of stopping for days waiting on things to dry. I think this is because I’m in the learning stage and am more interested in shorter paintings so I can complete them for the practice to improve. Also, I don’t work so I have more time then the average person I suppose. For these reasons I have found all a-prima painting and acrylics more suited for me
Like the colour you used. Beautiful
Thanks so much 😊
You make it look SO easy?!! I find that I try to blend too much and try to put detail in way too early?!!
Thanks!
Thanks Shelly, yeah I think it’s best get the foundation of your painting right during the block-in stage and then add your detail 😊
1st timer ... pls do more acrylic
I will. Thank you 🤩
Hi! I am a very new (hopeful) artist. Using acrylics. Thank you for all the advice you give in this tutorial, and others. Way beyond me a.t.m. but am loving the journey.
Hey, thank you for watching. Whilst I mostly paint in oils, I have had many requests over the years to do some acrylic paintings so I have recently bought some acrylic paints. I will be making some more videos on painting in acrylics and I am editing a video right now on painting a landscape in acrylics...stay tuned 😀
Magnifico video. Muchas gracias Sam !!
Thanks Bernabe 😀
And what brush do you use shiten?
I used a mixture of No.6, No.4 and No.2, flat brushes, No.1 and No.0 rounds and 1/4" dagger brushes 😀
Just found you Sam and subscribed immediately. Love your fantastic videos. I am learning so much just watching you. Better dig the old paintbrushes out and have a go! Thanks Linda (UK)
Thanks Linda, yeah you should definitely paint, being a fellow Brit it would be cool to see some more paintings of British landscapes on the net. The English countryside is beautiful 😊
Super painting, Sam. Given the speed that acrylics dry have you ever tried using any of the extenders to lengthen the drying time? I've used Golden soft body acrylics with extenders several times in Plein Air. They seem to stay wet longer which is good when you're outside and need that little bit of extra time.
Thanks George. No I have never tried using extenders but I must try them some time. The painting in this video is the first acrylic painting I've done in ten years as I normally paint with oils. 😀
I’m so delighted to have found you on U Tube! Not only are you a wonderful painter but you teach so comprehensively. Your color mixtures and working from dark to light is preferable to my way of thinking. However my paintings look like a child compared to your beautiful work. I’ve been watching your videos instead of painting because I recently had to have shoulder surgery. I work mostly with pastels and do portraiture. But I think painting a landscape in oil is what I’ll try once I’m healed enough to return to my studio. Sam thank you for your wonderful art work and teachings.
Thanks Cynthia, really pleased you are enjoying my videos 😀
Thanks for another great video! I find it helpful to hear your overall order of operations for painting a landscape. Now I’ll have a little Samuel Earp voice in my head saying ‘start with your darks!’ ;-)
Ha ha, thanks Anne. I learned that from an amazing New Zealand plein air painter called John Crump. When I was out painting with him he'd always say to me 'get your darks in first' and when I tried this approach I thought 'he's right ya know'. 😀
Wow a brilliant demo, and so informative !
Thanks Anthea 😀
Sams always ur rock s
Thanks Laxmi 😊
Landscape awesomeness! I love this phrase! And its acrylics (happy dance) im gonna download this and have a wild stab at it
Thanks Lynn, have fun! 😀
Love your tutorials. I painted one of your landscapes a few days ago. I'm learning so much. Can't wait to try this one.
Thanks so much 😊
I love you work this is the first time I've ever watched one of your videos and it will not be the last you are an unbelievable teacher and your talent is remarkable thank you
Thank you so much 😊
Hi, will there be the full tutorial for this acrylic painting in your patreon? Absolutely in love with this ❤️
Hello. Not for this painting as I have deleted the video footage as I had to clear space on my hard drive. Is it specifically an acrylic painting video you would like to see or this particular scene? I am open to video suggestions 🙂
Thanks sam....😍😍😍
Thanks Dhea 😊
Another great looking piece Sam. Amazed at the results you get with acrylics, found them too frustrating to use.
Thanks Dagoelius, you can get some pretty good results with acrylics. I have to be honest I find oils much easier to paint with and it's my preferred medium but I think acrylics definitely have their place especially if it's not practical to paint with oils 😀
Excellent video Sam. Thank you very much. Love from Bangladesh
Thanks Mahmudul, greetings from New Zealand 😀
Absolutely perfect video, love it. Thanks for sharing your work.
Thanks Anelise 😊
Love this painting! Thank you for clear instructions and professional advice!
Thank you so much! 😊
Excellent tutorial. Thanks- from a beginner.
Thanks Jackie 😊
Why you paint on begging rad color on top?
Hey Tasha, I am not sure I understand your question, can you explain what you mean? 😊
@@SamuelEarpArtist Hi , your covers was rad color when you started painting. It's on video. Sorry for my English plz.
@@SamuelEarpArtist you doing great job. Very nice:)
Wow so niiiice
Thanks 😀
Thank you for another great video! Dynamic landscapes that really grab the eye. You look like you really enjoy your art. It inspires me to give painting a try.
Thanks Faith, yeah you should definitely start painting 😀
Hello Samuel. I'm an oil painter in Alaska but have lately been flirting with the idea of switching to acrylics due to poor ventalation in my current living situation. Being in Alaska the winter is 8 months long anmakes it near impossible to use oils since I can't just simply open up windows for fresh air. So acrylics make sense. My questions are what brand of acrylics do you recommend for realistic acrylic landscapes. I was looking at winsor and newton, and golden acrylics. Also, do you mix them with water or gels mediums? I dislike watercolor looks and am afraid to mix water into it. Or do you paint acrylics straght out of the tube? Btw, my name is also Sam.
Hey Sam, I can see the issue you are having, even in my studio I have to have the windows shut in winter as it's cold (but nothing like Alaska). I have found that I have had headaches from painting with no ventilation.
With regards to acrylics I got to be honest I don't paint with them that often and don't use any particular brand. The acrylic painting in this video was the first one I had done in about 15 years! I had a few of my subscribers request it. If it was a choice of using acrylics or not painting at all I'd use acrylics.
Have you tried using gouache paints at all? I tried using them a couple of weeks ago and was quite pleased with the results, they're like opaque watercolours but you can get some pretty decent results with them.
One other thing you could try with oils is use a medium like Oleogel as I am pretty sure it's non toxic. You can thin your paint with it. I hope this helps. I bet there must be loads of epic landscapes to paint in Alaska. Cheers. Sam
@@SamuelEarpArtist Thanks you for the information and encouragement. Yes, Alaska is an artist's paradise ( probably like New Zealand).
Bellísimo!...no se pueden subtitular en español?Saludos desde Argentins.
Thanks for another great video Sam - I'm currently enjoying painting along to one of your earlier ones. Do you have slightly larger versions of the reference photos on your blog?
Thanks Ashley. Yes, I have added a couple of reference photos on my blog which you can save and copy 😀
@@SamuelEarpArtist Smashing - thank you, I'll enjoy using them. We don't get that scenery around where I live!
Well done, greetings from Saudi Arabia.
Thanks, greetings from New Zealand 😀
Brilliant painting as usual from you Sam. I thank you.
Thanks Caron 😀
Wonderful... Thanks for this tutorial 😊
Thanks 😊
So good!!!! Greatings from Brazil.
Thanks. Greetings from New Zealand 😊
Hmm... I might try this in oils. :)
Oh, we have a place called Paradise in my neck of the woods also. That's in the USA, at Mt. Rainier.
Bravo proprio bravo
Thanks Mariano 😊
Thanks for the tips, lovely work
Thanks Hazel 🙂
Wonderful painting i love it
Thank you so much 😀
Much appreciated. Very clear. Glad I've discovered you!!
Спасибо большое!!!
Amazing work indeed
Thanks Salvat 😀
Belíssima paisagem! Parabéns!
Thanks 😀
Great painting.
Thanks Robert 😀
Спасибо!!!
Thank you 😊
This is definitely not for beginners. Way over my head. Gj
Are you a beginner at painting? Whilst I am mostly an oil painter I have had many requests to do acrylic paintings as well, so I have ordered myself some acrylic paints and brushes. Stay tuned, I'll be making some acrylic landscape painting videos 😀
Amazing 👍
Thanks 😀