When I’m struggling with rocks I come back to this video - thanks. “When I like the painting I sign my name, when I don’t I use someone else’s”. Feel free to use my name on all the ones you don’t like Steve. 😃

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

3 жыл бұрын

Will do Dan, will do!

(1 min mark): "I really do wish that I can show this to you in real time but unfortunately I don't think many people who would be willing to give up 3 days." I DO! Great video and painting Steve!

Another great lesson. I keep checking every day for your next video. I’ve improved my broken color techniques by watching you work. Love the stories as well. Can’t thank you enough.

Very nice painting! Love that you occasionally use the brushes that your parents gave you, AKA your fingers! I do that too, and I think of them, and thank them for the encouragement they always gave me to pursue art!

Very, very beautiful painting of a captivating canyon. Bravo on the quick-finish!

This was fabulous. I absolutely love the painting, and it was especially nice to see you finish it at the quick finish, as well as see the people who purchased it. The colors are so beautiful. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful work and painting tips.

Your demo of painting the rocks, along with your commentary on the cool & warm temperatures, was invaluable to us beginning and intermediate artists. Thank you for sharing! Congrats on the sale. I know they will always enjoy different parts each time they view this painting!

Stunning! If I could paint like you I would be soooo happy. Thanks for the video.

Wow, you are so blessed. With talent and good friends. Great painting, congratulations on the sale!

a magical work and a magical artiste

Real good! The shape of these brushstrokes are also what made this painting nice!

Love your explanation of your process...very helpful to this new developing artist (me) who is still trying to figure it all out

Ah, I LOVE watching you work! Thank you so much for sharing and for the inspiration! 💎

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

It's an old video I know, and I'm so pleased you sold it, it was beautiful! And as usual your words are wisdom, thank you for sharing. Cheers from Tasmania!

Wow!!!STUNNING!!

Hello. I've only just found your channel. This is the first of your videos I've seen. I always love watching people paint. Mainly as I'm drinking my morning coffee sat in the studio before I start working. Cheers. Look forward to seeing more

Wow.. need to rewind this video.. loving it thanks SO much.

This video was just what I needed today! I have painted in acrylics for about 5 years, but I live in Montrose, CO where the air is very dry. I finally became so tired of fighting the drying time issue that I made the leap to oils recently. I have a lot of head knowledge, but just can’t seem to translate it into brush knowledge! Grrr... Your incredibly well done videos that not only explain your process, but remind me to keep painting, not get discouraged, and have faith that it will come, bring me back to center - thank you! I hope to meet you someday to thank you in person! I understand that making content like this takes a lot of time and effort and I truly appreciate your giving and kind spirit!

Great advice. Love your tutorials.

I love watching you paint and following your thoughts as you share your genius. The advice you share is priceless. This was amazing. Thank you so much

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Norma and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate you being a part of our channel! Paint on!!

beautiful painting and beautiful energy! All the best!

I watch this over and over for painting rocks. Thank you so much.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

This video is priceless! Thank you so much. You’ve helped me with your in depth explanation as you paint.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dale, thanks, I'm doing my best to figure out how to show as much of the painting process as I can, while teaching, for paintings that take days or even weeks to do. It's all a balancing act right... grin?

Just amazing.

Grande artista e grande pessoa também. Parabéns!

really love watching this, wonderful warm colours and a great technique.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Derek, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting!

Thank you. You have know idea how much your painting have inspired me. I will continue to watch you paint. Lou

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Louis, that's very kind of you. Thanks for continuing to watch and for checking in. Paint on!!

Color and light are harmonious, love it !

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Yi-Ting Lee, thanks for watching and for the compliment. It's much appreciated! Paint on!!

Great video with a fantastic ending. A picture so beautiful it should be in a gallery for everyone to see if. Those lucky buyers. 👌

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you H Bendzulla, what a nice thing to say. I appreciate the thought. Thanks for checking in... paint on!

From beginning to end, this was great! Wow, and the new owners to boot.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Essie! I'm glad you found it helpful. Paint on!!

Steve, I have been watching your videos for years and have seen many of them, like this one, several times. Watching you paint and your demeanor gives me a peaceful easy feeling. Thanks for sharing a portion part of your life. 👍🏻👏🏻

@PJLeeZackovski

9 ай бұрын

Well said, same here ;)

Love, love, love your composition.😊

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jessica!

Wonderful painting too!

You are an excellent, generous and inspiring teacher. Thank you

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

11 ай бұрын

Much appreciated @fedeabascal!

Already in the early stages of the painting of the rock formations to the left, I felt in love with this picture. All those lovely blues in contrast to those warm, deep rusty-orange hues along side the lighter rockformations in all kinds of yellows... Oh, man...❤️ You are indeed a wizard. Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge - I really enjoy watching you work a lot!

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Anna. Sometimes it works easily and other times... well, not so much. Grin!

Wonderful tutorial video. You did a fantastic job on this painting. Now I know what a quick finish event is all about. Your comments and advice are much appreciated.

My favorite artist. Well explained with a calming voice. Very inspirational. Thank you Sir.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, I really appreciate that! Let me know if you have a tutorial you're looking for and I'll see what I can do... Paint On!!!

I wish i could start painting today. Your videos and work are the highlight of my day. Thank you

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, it makes my day to know that I'm inspiring you to pick up that brush. That makes it all worthwhile. Painting has given me purpose and direction in my life. I hope that comes through in my videos, so having it help you along your path makes me smile... Paint on!!

Very much enjoyed, you have inspired. Beautiful work

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Peggy! I appreciate that... Paint on!!

That was great! Wonderfully done, I especially like your technique, simple and very effective.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan, I really appreciate that!

Impressive! This helps me with simplifying shapes.

Many layers, veery soft touch, some geometric shapes, thanks for brilliant instruction

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

What a professional and methodical approach. I really enjoyed this.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Best art work of artists

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jaykishan@art, you're very kind and I appreciate it! Paint on!!

I will try the purple trick it's probably the cool against the warm colours ,great idea

great, so much inspiration.

Omg 😱 sooo beautiful 🤩!!!!!! I wish to paint landscape like that 🥰🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Bravo 👏

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Awww, thanks Cary!

Totally enjoyable...I'm a fan!!!

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maria, you're very kind and welcome to our community!

Wow! Superbly done. I so very much appreciated watching this video, before I start a Plein Air week. A reminder at my age of 70 why I love to paint.❤️🎨

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Marietta. I hope you have a ball at your plein air week. Stay hydrated! 🌟

Hello Steve, thank you for another learning experience.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

4 жыл бұрын

Hi John, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

Beautiful!

Cute to keep us all happy..so ill sign your name..lol I love your paintings.. I ve been holding off doing one similar but now I feel so much more confident to do it. I use to paint in oils all the time. Now that I know I can manipulate acrylics in much the same manner ..it sure saves in clean up and fumes when a small space to work in...thanks again truly inspired.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mayda! You got this 😃

II LOVE Your WORK!

I FELT THE SAME WAY! THE FIRST TIME SEEING IT TOOK MY BREATH AWAY!!

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Charlotte! It's a magical place for sure!!

Love your work and please keep the music used ins this video. very pleasant. it's the same music I paint with every day. it makes remembering easy.

loved your technique, I really love these kind of paintings, loved this video

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Uday! Glad you took the time to watch and let me know your thoughts.

I'm new to your KZread videos, but I really love your paintings they're beautiful! And sharing with us by taking us through the painting as you work is a wonderful learning experience on it's own, thank you for sharing. Cheers from Tasmania!

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Howling Wind (great name)! Thank you for that kind comment. I've been blessed in my life to be able to do what I love for a living. I hope sharing these videos will help others on the path to being the best artist they can be. Paint on!!

I am not a country girl but I still love watching and learning from your oil paintings

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Hiya Evie! I appreciate that, and I didn't start out as one either, but I married a Southwest gal and I was completely hooked. And hey, painting is painting, no matter what we choose to paint right? Thanks for checking in and Paint On!!

Wow what a generous instructor! I have watched three of you painting tutorials in a row today. I greatly appreciate your honest approach and willingness to share. My instructor, Rita Reed, told me to celebrate the lost edges. You do it well!

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura, thanks for tuning in. I hope I can show you some stuff on how I do things. Or at least what I'm thinking as I work. Rita is exactly right... lost edges are awesome!!! Thanks for being a Repeater!

Just started draw after a couple of years now you make want to paint

Beautifulllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll !

Humbled by His presence is a wonderful title for this picture. When I first walked up to the edge of the Grand Canyon, it took my breath away. I felt the presence of God there.

Merci pour ce plaisir, oui vous voir peindre est un plaisir, bonne continuation.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup!

Awesome!!

Wow! What an inspiration! From beginning to end your patience and detailed description is just amazing! Thanks for the video. I love to paint the Grand Canyon! The colors are so vibrant when it’s sunny but also stunning shadows along with the greenery, it is all breathtaking. What a great composition. Congratulations and best wishes in your artistic journey. Simply gorgeous! I just visited the fire valley in Nevada and I took amazing photographs! My goal is to paint one of the majestic scenes! Thanks again and looking forward to your next video! ♥️👍

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Crisalida, thank you for that! You comment was waiting for me when I got in the studio. What a great way to start the day! I'm so glad you found it helpful cuz that's my goal in doing these videos. I've not been to fire valley, hopefully that's a romantic name and not a literal one, grin... I'm sure you'll do a great job on painting the valley. Best of luck and welcome to our little corner of ArtTube!

I cannot tell how grateful I am and encouraged by watching this video and a few others. Your work is inspiring and commentary is well thought out. Please keep posting and painting, I hope to meet you someday. Clear skies and God Bless.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Friend, I truly appreciate your kind words... I'll keep uploading if you'll keep watching! Paint on!!

@fed8925

4 жыл бұрын

@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt I meant every word... As some pilots say to others before a long flight. Clear skies and Tail Winds..

SUCH a great video. Wonderful advice.Great color and temperature vibrations. I wondered how people paint the Grand Canyon - just like everything else!! I’ve learned to not judge my paintings in the earlier stages. It just takes time and looking and looking and looking to choose the corrections I want to make. I used to get frustrated that things initially looked like failure, only to learn that if I’m patient, it can still be great. I put stuff up where I can see it for a couple of days and glance at it from time to time. I also photograph the picture and any reference I have at the end of each session, so I can see the progress.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Elizabeth, I'm so glad to hear that this video helped you. It sounds like you're on the right path. Keep it up and Paint On!

wonderful painting video!

Your rock work is incredible ! I watch every stroke and absorb the technique and reason for it. I am working on an Oil of the Grand Canyon, per a requested commission and cannot believe how difficult it is. . . even with many yrs of education, I had very little 'en plein air' work ~ Thanks for your great narration as you work, as it is so helpful and captivating . I am in Scottsdale, wondering if you ever come this way or teach here ? Thanks again, I love your work ~

Beautiful, thank you !

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

I just found you on KZread and your never going to get deleated thank you .

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Hiya JBG! I'm so glad you found my little channel, we have a lot of fun here and learn a little along the way. Thanks for a compliment that even my parents haven't given me, lol! Paint on!!

Amazed

I am inclined to say this was a magnificently spectacular video. Very informative and exceptional narration. Combine those factors with the sheer mastery of the painter and the brilliance of the painting and I am left nearly breathless. As fine an instructional video as can be found-simply inspirational! Well done, indeed!

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Chuck, thanks for your incredibly nice comment. I'm so glad that you found it helpful and that you took time out of your day to comment... welcome to the art family! Paint on!!

Great artist, simple talker whom makes complicated stuff easy to understand and fun to listen to. Thanks for sharing and maybe I will try another Grand Canyon painting effort but dammit, I get so lost in all those rocky layers!

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark for watching and your kind words. Please do try again! I had to start with simple scenes with just a few layers, but it worked for me... maybe for you too?!? Paint on brother!!

belo!parabéns!

First time seeing your video I love it I'm trying to do a painting of the Grand canyon on Three canvas 11x14 in acrylics. Thank you you are great artist.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carlos... best of luck with your paintings. You got this!

Oh my. How can I be so blest for my eyes to see what you are doing and for my ears to hear you so wonderfully explain every detail and so blest for my heart to feel such a privilege . Thank you so very much for sharing your talent. Bless you.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandra, I appreciate your kind words. Paint on!!

@50daysago14

5 жыл бұрын

Blessed

Thank you for teaching me!

loved it ....thanks

Lovely lesson

Nice work, love the brush work

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mbrownie22, I'm glad you checked it out and for checking in!

Awesome painting. Love the video. Appreciate the reminder about putting too much detail in places that aren't the focal point. Great tip. Thanks.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen! I know I find myself repeating the same reminders to me over and over again so that I remember them... grin. Kinda like a mantra! Paint on!!

@pamgreenwell1407

4 жыл бұрын

@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt I did too Karen.....I just painted my first desert landscape of Colorado and it was such a challenge and those details drove me bananas - but over time I made them softer and gained ground. Love This video and the positive descriptions and tips you provide...very gifted and so grateful that you share your craft with us. Kudos on a lovely piece

You get your colors and values perfect, they look so real right away! I'm still learning how to do that.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Tayor, keep punching away at it and one of these days you'll start hitting it on the nose more and more often. You never fail unless you give up, ha!

@taylorvanbuskirk8040

5 жыл бұрын

@@SteveAtkinsonFineArt , never give up! Never surrender!! LOL

Good job man👍💯

So very glad I found your channel. We met at the new Visions show in St George in 2019. You explain just what I need to hear in your videos. Thanks for doing this.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Charm! I'm so glad you find these videos helpful. New Visions is one of my very favorite shows to do cuz I get to talk with people like you! We're still having the auction and I just sent a 90 second video to Jane at Illume gallery of my auction painting 🖼! Here's to seeing you next year at the show!!!

Very nice!!😉👍

Top notch all the way

Great video totally inspired.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, there is no greater compliment, thank you!

Très ,très jolie Bravo a vous .

excellent work...I think you're the only left-handed painter I've seen so far on youtube...

Beautiful.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cathy!

Excellent Steve! Looking forward to meeting you on March 1.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

4 жыл бұрын

That's great David, looking forward to the gathering too. See you there!!!

best work very nice colour

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ramesh!

Fantastic

You are awesome..I really loved seeing the way you paint..also the comments were really realistic..thank you..Rakesh from India..

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rakesh. I'm glad you liked it and I hope it helps you somehow!! Greetings from Prescott, Arizona.

Hi Steve, got my copy of Carlson Guide To Landscape Painting and I'm looking forward to the read. I felt it Steve Atkinson recommended it and called it his go to book then it has to be good. Thanks again, for the recommendation.

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

3 жыл бұрын

That's great Kathleen! Like I say, the language is kinda flowery, it's how they wrote early in the 20th century, but if you stick with it, it's full of pearls of painting wisdom and you'll be miles ahead. Good on you!!!

very nice work

Wonderful painting and great instruction. Thanks for sharing your palette. Are you using bristle brushes - they look like really good ones. Most of my painting has been a grisaille and many layers and glazes using soft brushes. How refreshing it is to watch you paint. Thanks again.

I really enjoyed watching how you handled the light on the rocks, values and adjust the temperature as you go. Thanks for explaining the process and sharing your experience. I love how you are able to keep it impressionistic and painterly looking. Perfect 👌! I’ve subscribed and look forward to seeing more vids in the future. 🙂

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Kevin, I appreciate your feedback. Glad you subbed and I'm looking forward to hearing from you in the future. Paint on!!

@kevingaughan3170

5 жыл бұрын

Draw Paint Repeat Actually, You’ve motivated me, dinner is over and I’m headed back into my studio right now! 🙂

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

5 жыл бұрын

Way to go Kevin!!!

me en canto pinta muy lindo