The Emotional Side of Art: Painting Dutch Windmills

Welcome back to my studio! In this video, I'm turning a memory from a very emotional day into a new painting. Join me as I share the story of the four historic windmills in Alkmaar, which I first saw while on an adventure to buy my first car in the Netherlands. We'll dive into the painting process, covering the importance of composition, the tricky business of working with color, and how to translate emotions onto canvas. I'll also share a few of my favorite painting techniques and explain why toning the canvas is so crucial for my work. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into my creative process and the story behind this new painting. P.S. For a deeper dive into my love for Dutch windmills, check out my previous video here:    • Warmond Evening Sketches — Windmill and a ...   P.P.S. To learn more about the history of these specific windmills (in Dutch), visit the foundation's website here: https://molenstichtingalkmaar.nl/