 I have been watching Turner Vinson's plein air YouTube videos. He is the most enjoyable plein air painter to watch because his approach is so direct and spontaneous. He smears, drips, and brushes color onto the canvas in a way that appears out of control and wild, but he is always studying his subject carefully. His marks are intentionally spontaneous, which is what makes him interesting to watch. Plus, he sometimes paints very large paintings outdoors, and the complexity and difficulty of carrying and managing canvases and supplies shows tremendous intention. He often uses very thick paint. I noticed that he uses the cheapest brands he can find, which is smart since he's using so much paint. See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbZ5P-KyqRs
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 One of the painters in my program, Amanda Baumgartner, recently finished this painting of a dramatic cloud and reflections in water.  Please check out Amanda's Instagram video of her in the process of painting: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8CsyGjJmjS/ Painting pictures of the sea in oils is both challenging and rewarding. Capturing the dynamic movement of waves, the play of light on water, and the vastness of bodies of water requires skill and patience. The challenges include rendering realistic textures and achieving the right balance of colors to depict depth and motion. The rewards come in the form of creating a scene that evokes the power and beauty of the sea, and offers viewers a sense of tranquility and awe. Famous sea painters include J.M.W. Turner, whose dramatic seascapes are legendary, and Winslow Homer, known for his realistic and evocative marine scenes.  "Breezing Up (A Fair Wind)" by Winslow Homer was painted between 1873 and 1876  J.M.W. Turner- "The Fighting Temeraire Tugged to Her Last Berth to Be Broken Up", 1838
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