Montana Gallery

To paint from plein air (French: “open air”) is to create art within constraints that never enter the studio. Submitting to the elements, honoring a fleeting scene, competing with changing light, abiding interruptions, transporting one’s person and supplies to the perfect position at the perfect time…While these appear to be barriers to success, these are features to a most satisfying, soulful art form: painting the outdoors from life. In Summer Barn: Plein Air Painting, Daniel Keys demystifies the techniques and philosophy of plein air painting, inviting viewers to join him in pastoral Northwest Montana and translating an idyllic scene onto canvas. Join Daniel in learning about: • Overcoming obstacles to outdoor painting • Vital composition choices • Interpreting color and mixing on the palette • Finishing in-studio And more!

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Summer Barn: Plein Air Painting with Daniel Keys

To paint from plein air (French: “open air”) is to create art within constraints that never enter the studio. Submitting to the elements, honoring a fleeting scene, competing with changing light, abiding interruptions, transporting one’s person and supplies to the perfect position at the perfect time…While these appear to be barriers to success, these are features to a most satisfying, soulful art form: painting the outdoors from life. In Summer Barn: Plein Air Painting, Daniel Keys demystifies the techniques and philosophy of plein air painting, inviting viewers to join him in pastoral Northwest Montana and translating an idyllic scene onto canvas. Join Daniel in learning about: • Overcoming obstacles to outdoor painting • Vital composition choices • Interpreting color and mixing on the palette • Finishing in-studio And more!
$65 Buy
Painting Roses

Daniel Keys' paintings of roses are among his most sought after works of art in the world. Like many self taught artists, he struggled early on to capture their complex forms and glorious color, but through deliberate practice, Daniel has developed the skills necessary to faithfully render them with accuracy and depth. In this new instructional video he takes the time to share his process step by step, while explaining the fundamentals of direct painting and how they apply to this specific subject matter. "Roses are among my favorite flowers, and I never seem to grow tired of painting them. Wanting to do them justice each time, I strive to understand the underlying components that all good paintings are made of: DRAWING, COLOR, VALUE, EDGES, and COMPOSITION. If I can break these intricate blooms down into simple shapes of color, I can paint them with ease, and guarantee a successful outcome every time I make an effort to do so." Throughout this DVD you'll learn... 1. The importance of painting from life 2. The three "levers" Daniel imagines when it comes to color mixing 3. The essential elements of sound painting And more! Running time : 2 hours, 7 minutes

Summer Barn: Plein Air Painting with Daniel Keys

Painting Roses