Brian Blood: Outdoor Painting Secrets - Plein Air by the Sea

Paint Along With Award-Winning Artist Brian Blood and Learn to Develop Your Own Instinctive Process for Plein Air Painting!

This course could be one of the more important ones in our library.

That’s because master artist Brian Blood is going to show you how to develop your own instinctive painting process.

The best part?

All you have to do is paint along with Brian!

You literally get to follow Brian’s every step as he takes you on location to paint his favorite coastal scene. It’s designed to help you quickly grasp complex concepts — to overcome challenges and develop your own painting process for success!

Lucky for you, Brian Blood is not only a masterful artist — he’s also an exceptional teacher.

As you paint, it’ll slowly dawn on you what you’ve been doing wrong.

Inside, you’ll discover key lessons like:

• How to train your eye to immediately recognize what matters in any scene…
• The “3 Essential Elements” framework (atmospheric perspective, center of interest, and leading the viewer) that simplifies decision-making…
• Techniques for confidently editing scenes — knowing what to include and what to leave out…
• How to develop abstract shapes into recognizable forms while maintaining focus and impact…

Whether you're new to plein air painting or looking to take your outdoor work to the next level, Brian's systematic approach will give you the clarity and confidence you need to create stunning works of art.

Are you ready to take your skills to the master level?

Meet Your Instructor, Brian Blood!

“My simple mission as an artist is to share the everyday beauty of the world as I see it. I try to capture a moment in time for the viewer to enjoy. My works convey the importance of light and shadow and a sense of strong design to help captivate the viewer.” — Brian Blood

Brian Blood stands among California’s most important plein air impressionist artists, with a distinctive approach that has earned him multiple prestigious awards including First Place in the PleinAir Magazine Salon and the Irvine Museum Award at the California Art Club’s 111th Gold Medal Exhibition.

From his home in Pebble Beach, California, Brian captures the breathtaking coastal scenes that have inspired generations of artists. 

But unlike many painters who simply document what they see, Brian has developed a systematic approach to simplification that transforms complex scenes into compelling, focused paintings.

This approach has made Brian’s work highly sought after by collectors worldwide. His paintings have been featured in major art publications and appeared in hundreds of exhibitions around the globe.

Before dedicating himself to plein air painting, Brian began his professional life as a graphic artist in Boston before moving to San Francisco in 1985. 

There, he earned his BFA and MFA from Academy of Art University, where he later served as an instructor for 12 years alongside his award-winning artist wife, Laurie Kersey.

Now a self-described “student of nature,” Brian constantly seeks to better his art while helping other artists discover the joy and satisfaction of creating focused, compelling plein air paintings.

What You’ll Discover Inside:

• How to develop your own instinctive process for plein air painting…
• The “3 Essential Elements” framework (atmospheric perspective, center of interest, and leading the viewer) that simplifies decision-making…
• Brian's “observation first” approach that trains your eye to immediately recognize what matters in any scene — transforming how you see the world around you ...
• The counterintuitive “less is more” approach that helps you confidently eliminate distractions and focus on what truly matters in your painting ...
• How to trust your artistic judgment when deciding what to include and what to leave out...
• The “Shape-First” method for breaking any complex scene into 4-5 simple elements — a systematic approach that becomes intuitive over time ...
• How to develop the confidence to edit a scene for a more compelling painting ...
• The decision-making process that helps you recognize when a painting is finished — preventing the overworking that plagues many artists ...
• Techniques for “minimizing information” while still creating a compelling scene...
• Brian’s insight that will LIBERATE you from the pressure of perfect representation and allow your instinctive process to flourish...
• How to “design as you go” with color, developing the artistic intuition to create harmony and interest even when the actual scene lacks these qualities…
• The exact brushwork techniques that create different edges and marks … and where to use them!
• Color-mixing tips for harmony and interest
• How to fix common problems “on the fly,” developing the problem-solving confidence that comes from having a systematic approach...
• PLUS: Brian’s insights on when to start “calling a painting done”...

…and many more incredible insights — direct from a master artist!

Chapter Breakdown 

Introduction & Materials

Simplify the Scene

The Block-In

Take it to Finish

Extra Bonuses:

• High Speed View of the demo for your painting convenience
• Exhibit of Brian Blood’s works for your creative inspiration