30X30 inch FISHERMAN oil painting process

Would love to see you paint a surfer/surfing scene. Are you still getting out?

Love it!

A+

Great subject. Great painting. With simplex (yet complex) shapes of color for the fisherman, you really capture the man. The eye fills in the details and it's very convincing.

Every time I watch your video I feel so inspired!

surf Striper run should be on.. a great time of year to be around the Golden Gate and outer beaches.. Happy Equinox

as always I am fascinated again. One question please; have you covered your canvas with gesso or something else before painting?

So great to see this come to life! I’ve been wanting to add figures to my landscapes and this taught me so much 🎉

The photo really portrayed it well in the painting 🙌

Another really nice painting. That pop of red was just what was needed. It instantly draws the eye to the center of interest. With the sand having a reddish tone keeps it from overpowering the eye. I love how the lines and value contrast moves the eye throughout the painting. Beautiful.

Nice composition!

Very nice...good comment about putting down a brush stroke and leaving it...I need to work on that!

Great painting. I love that you did a figure painting. Thanks for sharing .

Is it strange that my favorite part is the sketching out? There is something I find magical in there…. I get kinda sad when it’s covered but the painting is always beautiful. ❤

Michael, I love the fact that you are always trying new things...watercolor, palette knife and now a figure! It's exciting and encouraging for me to see you do this. thanks

Really great! I do love the loose, casual impressionistic feel, rather than some overworked thing. I oil paint too.

Love this figure painting, Michael! The red backpack near the green pants is *chef's kiss*!

Always look forward to your postings, very helpful pointers explaining your process well done.

Nice work! I love it

Looks great!! You found a way to capture a lot of the looseness and feel of your plein air process, and still remove distractions and variables like in the studio.

Nice

Great job love your work. I’m a very tight painter and trying to break my style. You are an inspiration.

Awesome! Thanks for showing your process.

The photo is boring, the painting is wonderful. Some kind of magic there!

This is how it’s done! Nice work.

lovely lovely painting

Really like the dark outline on that figure… gives it sort of Gauguin-vibe. Thanks for sharing this awesome work!

Great but how did you paint the fishing rod so accurate.?

Thanks so much...especially helpful to see you laying on the last colors of loaded brush work.....

Maestro è un piacere seguire i tuoi video.

Why do you choose to paint outdoor? For your kind of subject, you could very well paint inside your studio.

Just wonderful

This was a fun one, and something so different than I've seen you do before.

I've been following you for years...
every video of yours amazes me more
you were and still are the best artist ever.
Wish you all the best 🤍

Wow so good!
Love your videos man!

So, did you go outdoors with a photo of an out door scene…..never mind you answered my question right off.

Where are you getting your fames. I have to make those ( I see ) myself?

Very impressive painting

Nicely done, like the color spaces and contrasts. Might try it on the large canvas, Fun!

Fantastic .. thank you

Question: why did you chose to paint outside w/hand held tablet..I have an attachment for my tripod that holds my tablet..but haven't thought to use it outside..only in the studio..just curiosity on my part! ❤ painting!

Do you ever do on-site plein air classes with experienced painters?