How to Bring Life to Your Colors with Steven McDonald

Join Guest Host, Thomas Kitts, on Art School Live as he gives you free art instruction in oil painting with artist Steven Mcdonald. You know that painting that stops you in a gallery, the one where you can't quite put your finger on why it feels so alive? The French Impressionists knew exactly why. And today, artist Steven McDonald is letting us in on their secret. In this episode of Art School Live, Steven breaks down color vibration: the technique of weaving two slightly different versions of the same color together to create the feeling of movement, energy, and living light on canvas. He covers the science behind why it works, how the French Impressionists used it to capture outdoor light in plein air painting, and how you can apply it to your own oil paintings today. Whether you're a beginner painter or have been painting for years, this color theory tutorial will immediately change how you see and use color in every painting you make. Get our FREE gift 𝟗𝟕 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬 here: https://97tips.com/youtube Have a full week of plein air painting in the stunning Adirondack Mountains of New York, June 6 through 13, 2026. Register here: PaintAdirondacks.com WE BELIEVE ANYONE CAN LEARN TO PAINT and our goal is to show you how. Watching 5 LESSONS in a row will give you the confidence to start painting. If you're a beginner, Eric has a series of three free lessons to teach you the very basics of painting, for free. Visit: https://PaintByNote.com/asl Art School Live is hosted by art magazine publisher Eric Rhoads, founder of Fine Art Connoisseur and Plein Air Magazines. We produce art newsletters, magazines, events, retreats, artist tools and training. To see everything we offer visit https://streamlinepublishing.com/ Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to Art School Live here: https://bit.ly/ArtSchoolLive