In this article I share about using luscious acrylic paints and mediums to create colorful exotic impressionist landscapes. In addition, I introduce the book by Mitchell Albala, “The Landscape Painter’s Workbook”, and paint a Japanese Garden Gate scene from a photograph I took at Morikami Gardens in Palm Beach, Florida.
“Summer Lane” original impressionist landscape acrylic painting by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes in the style of artist Malcolm Dewey. At the time of writing this article, this artwork is available to purchase on Etsy HERE.
Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The acrylic paints and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
If you would like to jump to a certain portion of the live video, here are the Video Time Stamps:
0:00:00 Introduce Tonight’s Artwork
0:02:35 Inspiration Artist Malcolm Dewey & Book
0:09:45 Discuss NOTAN Black & White Value Studies
0:11:55 Show Art Samples From Other Artists
0:18:10 Introduce Art Supplies
0:45:32 Mono-Pigments vs. Convenience Colors
0:54:45 How are Golden OPEN Paints & Mediums Different?
0:57:11 Reference Photos - Help Me Choose!
1:01:42 NOTAN Sketch from Chosen Reference Photo
1:11:50 Paint Japanese Gate Scene with Acrylics
Here is where you can find the excellent teaching artist Malcolm Dewey on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MalcolmDewey
Here is the link to a Pigment Database with color code descriptions that I mentioned in the video: https://www.artiscreation.com/Color_index_names.html
Feel free to ask me follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍
Landscape Reference Photos
Here is the photo I took of a beautiful Japanese Gate surrounded by Bamboo, large trees and an interesting sculpted bush. Note this image is for your personal practice and remains the copyright of Tristina Dietz Elmes, Artist.
Photograph of a Japanese Gate on the grounds of the Morikami Museum in Palm Beach, Florida, taken by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Here are links to my favorite two copyright free image websites where you can search, print and use their content as references for your artworks:
Supplies List for Impressionist Landscape Projects
Here is the book and supplies list for the acrylic paints, papers and accessories shown during the video. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon.
Book - The Landscape Painter's Workshop by Mitchell Albala - https://amzn.to/4h8LQYP
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Pebeo Origin Acrylic Paints 60ml Tubes Set of 10 - https://amzn.to/4gh02NW
Pebeo Studio Acrylic Paints 20ml Tubes Set of 30 - https://amzn.to/3Wx6cTq
Pebeo Origin Acrylic Paints Titanium White 480ml Tub - https://amzn.to/3EcHTDT
Golden Acrylic Paints Explorer Set 14 Pieces Includes Heavy Body, Open, Fluid, High Flow and Mediums - https://amzn.to/4haqLgt
Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paints Traditional Colors and Medium Set of 9 - https://amzn.to/3WxMLtu
Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paint Titan Green Pale 2oz Tube - https://amzn.to/42vAaLi
Golden OPEN Slow Dry Acrylic Paints Landscape Colors and Medium Set of 9 - https://amzn.to/42vkHuw
Golden High Flow Titanium White 4oz Bottle - https://amzn.to/4hA5Ymf
Golden OPEN Slow Dry Acrylic Medium Matte 8oz Bottle - https://amzn.to/40NCPP9
Golden Acrylic Glazing Medium (Slows Drying Time) Gloss 8oz Bottle - https://amzn.to/4azHPdj
Golden Acrylic Glazing Medium (Slows Drying Time) Satin 8oz Bottle - https://amzn.to/3PRwsnC
Liquitex Basics Acrylic Matte Gel Medium 250ml / 8.4oz - https://amzn.to/42rlgFO
US Art Supply White Gesso 500ml / 16.9oz Tub - https://amzn.to/3En8kqi
Liquitex Clear Gesso (textured) 8oz Bottle - https://amzn.to/4huUkt0
Creatology Heavy Weight Paint Pad Paper 10 Pack 9x12in 135lb 20 Sheets Each - https://amzn.to/4g8SHjJ
Canson XL Cold Press Textured Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/48VmY3m
Magnani 1404 Firenze Acrylic Paint Paper Pad 188lb 9x12in 15 Sheets - https://amzn.to/42rsnOz
US Art Supply Canvas Boards 6 Each Size x 4 Sizes (24 Total) - https://amzn.to/4jJVjHQ
US Art Supply Canvas Pad 9x12in 10 Sheets 2-Pack - https://amzn.to/3CmQiUL
Canson Palette Paper Pad 9x12in 40 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4hvfrv7
Masterson Sta-Wet Palette 9x12in - https://amzn.to/4jNib9t
Arteza Palette Knife Set of 8 - https://amzn.to/40Cj5wu
US Art Supply Gesso Brushes Set of 3 - https://amzn.to/4ayUJIC
Catalyst Silicone Wedge - https://amzn.to/3Wzr3Fm
Princeton Aspen Acrylics Brush Set of 5 - https://amzn.to/40vcmEJ
Sharpie King Size Black Marker Chisel Tip - https://amzn.to/3E6KG1d
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels - https://amzn.to/3Ur9rLA
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If you would like to see other paints, mediums and art supplies that I recommend, click below to go to the Supply Links page on my website:
https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links
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