Join artist Jonathan McPhillips for an immersive plein air painting workshop hosted on the grounds of Epiphany Fine Art in Norton MA. In this workshop, Jonathan will cover the essential techniques for capturing the beauty of the outdoors directly and ...
In this video I discuss the benefits of changing up subject and content to find new inspiration and creative outlets. Although trying new techniques and processes is a great way to learn, so is shuffling up one's subject choices. Choosing unexpected ...
Join Jonathan McPhillips for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Reliable Passage, a 12" x 9" oil painting capturing the iconic train bridge over the Cape Cod Canal. In this video demonstration, watch as Jonathan brings to life the structural ...
In Contemporary Canyons I switch gears to the city streets of Providence Rhode Island. I address how to keep energy in the depiction of static buildings, as well as the importance of indirect light.
In this demonstration Jonathan will depict two working fishing boats in Chatham Massachusetts. He will address the challenges of form and depth, as well as color and value. Deviating from photo reference in order to achieve interest and excitement ...
In this demonstration Jonathan will depict two working fishing boats in Chatham Massachusetts. He will address the challenges of form and depth, as well as color and value. Deviating from photo reference in order to achieve interest and excitement ...
Join me for a step-by-step video demonstration of "Twice a Day," where I walk you through how I painted this peaceful boat scene. In the video, I share simple techniques and tips for capturing light, reflections, and textures that anyone can try. ...
In this plein air demonstration, Jonathan will discuss the use of color and brushwork to enhance emotion in a painting. "East Gloucester Morning" was created late September during the American Impressionist Society 25th National in Rockport, MA.
In this demonstration for the painting "The Right Tide," I covered several key techniques and processes. This was recorded with a live audience at Addison Art Gallery in Orleans, MA. I begin with a discussion on selecting the color palette to reflect ...
In this video, Jonathan will be painting plein air in Watch Hill, RI. He will discuss the challenges and opportunities that painting outdoors can offer. "Dunes in June" is an organic painting with sand, vegetation and sky. Jonathan will discuss ...
A Painting Recovery Project. In this video I will try to revive an older painting that I had abandoned a while back. I will discuss and show my process for looking at a painting that was never quite complete with a fresh outlook and new ideas.
Join Jonathan in a fun and informative video where he shows you how to use texture and shading to make your paintings pop with depth. See how various brush strokes and value changes can give life to a scene, making it look like you could walk right ...
Overtime" presents a portrait of a working boat, captured with the rich textures and nuanced interplay of light that are hallmarks of Jonathan McPhillips' coastal oil paintings. This piece showcases his mastery of maritime subjects, emphasizing the ...
