Folks I've painted the California coast for decades and the absolute best area I found was south of San Francisco, just south of Half Moon Bay and north of Santa Cruz. Good areas around Pacific Grove and Monterey too, many old time California Impressionists painted there. The first area is very accessible, many areas are safe to park, and was mostly free (no fees) state lands when I last was there (2006). I'm in AZ now, few beaches here!!! but we are close (half day drive) to this area Jessica is painting. Main difference is the northern areas have beaches, and also headlands, tide pools, reefs, small seabird islands, etc. In other words more than just ocean and sand and a bit of veg as in this painting here. But still nice work! Any time you are painting at the ocean it's a joy and a privilege I believe. Thanks!!
What a beautiful and tranquil scene to paint, Jessica! I loved the sea lions. Your Carlsbad plein air painting using the open box M was great to watch since we could see your palette as well as your lovely painting. A delight to watch you paint and see the waves around you.
An excellent final 2018 painting and video Jessica!! ! I live near the coast so I was completely absorbed in your tonal values and colour process. Thank you for a year of wonderful painting videos!
Thanks John! I created 2 more videos, that we will have available as a packaged set complete with a workbook discussing painting waves and water- the first part of 2019 on our Renaissance Creative Arts web site. Merry Christmas to you too!
This is beautiful Jessica. I felt like I was right there with you. As usual you captured the light and the layout of the land. Thank you for sharing this with us.
A very fine early Christmas present, thank you! And it is exciting to be able to look forward to seeing my favorite painter on TH-cam on my favorite TH-cam art show! I greatly appreciate being able to see how you paint and to hear your commentary. It really does go a considerable distance for those of us who don't have access to in-person classes. Every one of these I get to see is another step on the journey. Merry Christmas to you and yours and a very happy New Year!
Thank you so much Michael and for your kind words as well! I really do believe we are all in this journey together. I'm happy to share what I can. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year, too!
Awesome painting video...as always! Merry Christmas to you and your family and may 2019 be a great year for you, your family and your art career! Thank you for everything you do for us budding artists.
Thank you, I learn something everytime I watch your videos. I really like the insert of the scene so that I could understand where your brushstrokes were going.
Another GREAT video: THANK YOU. I wish you happy holidays and let us know how your interview went in California (Put some colour in your life). Question: how do you decide when to paint starting with darkest vs starting from the farther lighter areas?
Thanks Maria! It went wonderfully! In painting I try to establish the extremes first. Since this scene was about light, I started there. Sometimes I know a scene will change fast, so I start out with what will change first. In this case, the land was both. I knew the water would look the same for the next hour, but the light on the land could look very different in an hour. plus that atmosphere way back there could definitely look different quickly, so I started there. Then I established the extreme darks.
Hi Jessica, beautiful painting!! Just wondering what your thoughts on umbrellas are for painting - usually don’t see you using one - wouldn’t it be easier to see your palette and canvas without sun on them?
Thanks Natasha, I do like them, I generally can't use them for filming, though, because they cast too much shade on the canvas. When I am out by myself (no camera) I generally just find some light shade.
Thank you Lorraine, We are going to be ironing out the details here in the next week. I expect it to fill fast, since it's already half full and we don't even have the date or cost figured out. But, to answer your question, It will be plein air. i'd like to take at least one day or more and go to the coast. We will be headquartered in Fallbrook. There is a golf course there with a gorgeous hotel. On that resort, tucked away is a studio called The Green Art House. It'll be headquartered there, and we'll venture out from that location. The exact painting locations have yet to be confirmed. But I will get back to you as soon as we know more.
Actually I did consider that! I think if I make this into a larger painting, they'll be going in, because it reflects California so well and they also give it scale.
Th insert is needed while you are painting - you zoomed in, but then we lose what you are looking at and don't see your palette any longer. When you back the camera up it is far more helpful while watching so we can see what your darks are that you are painting the land. And you are painting thicker, so please talk about painting thin to thick.
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Folks I've painted the California coast for decades and the absolute best area I found was south of San Francisco, just south of Half Moon Bay and north of Santa Cruz. Good areas around Pacific Grove and Monterey too, many old time California Impressionists painted there. The first area is very accessible, many areas are safe to park, and was mostly free (no fees) state lands when I last was there (2006). I'm in AZ now, few beaches here!!! but we are close (half day drive) to this area Jessica is painting. Main difference is the northern areas have beaches, and also headlands, tide pools, reefs, small seabird islands, etc. In other words more than just ocean and sand and a bit of veg as in this painting here. But still nice work! Any time you are painting at the ocean it's a joy and a privilege I believe. Thanks!!
Her artwork are very beautiful.
Congratulations!!!!
This was such a beautiful painting, such a peaceful experience, and a true pleasure to watch.
Thank you Maria!
That's beautiful, I love watching your videos, I learn from you!
Thank you Jessica, I learn so much from your videos, you really captured the scene, beautiful painting.
Thank you!
What a beautiful and tranquil scene to paint, Jessica! I loved the sea lions. Your Carlsbad plein air painting using the open box M was great to watch since we could see your palette as well as your lovely painting. A delight to watch you paint and see the waves around you.
Thank you Dena! I think this was my favorite one! I loved the serene setting too!
@@JessicaHenry The combo of the location and your painting was really a treat to watch
Beautiful presentation, intro, demonstration, Jessica! Bravo! 👍🥰
Thank you Jean Marie! This really is my favorite one. You know how much I love the ocean, especially the Pacific!
Thank you so much, Jessica, for all you do. This looks great and brings me back in memories when I lived in California. This looks great.
Thanks so much, Michael!
Love love the ocean ...this is amazing
Beautiful painting, Jessica, of one of favorite subjects! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Gail!
An excellent final 2018 painting and video Jessica!! ! I live near the coast so I was completely absorbed in your tonal values and colour process. Thank you for a year of wonderful painting videos!
Oh wow, living near or on the coast is my dream. Thanks so much, i'm glad you enjoyed it! You're very welcome! Have a fantastic New Year!
Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year to you Jessica as always exceptional work Thanks Craig
Thank you Craig! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!
I admire your unique ability to capture the southern California coastline, I would like to see more like this, Merry Christmas!
Thanks John! I created 2 more videos, that we will have available as a packaged set complete with a workbook discussing painting waves and water- the first part of 2019 on our Renaissance Creative Arts web site. Merry Christmas to you too!
This is beautiful Jessica. I felt like I was right there with you. As usual you captured the light and the layout of the land. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thanks Shelia!
A very fine early Christmas present, thank you! And it is exciting to be able to look forward to seeing my favorite painter on TH-cam on my favorite TH-cam art show!
I greatly appreciate being able to see how you paint and to hear your commentary. It really does go a considerable distance for those of us who don't have access to in-person classes. Every one of these I get to see is another step on the journey. Merry Christmas to you and yours and a very happy New Year!
Thank you so much Michael and for your kind words as well! I really do believe we are all in this journey together. I'm happy to share what I can. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year, too!
Awesome painting video...as always!
Merry Christmas to you and your family and may 2019 be a great year for you, your family and your art career!
Thank you for everything you do for us budding artists.
Thank you Deb! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!
Just gorgeous Jessica and I know you loved doing this painting. I so enjoyed watching you paint.
Thank you Mary, it fed my soul in ways I can't describe! :)
I live in Carlsbad, I was excited to see you paint this.
Thanks! I sure did~
Captured it Soooo well Great Job Thanks! Merry Christmas
Thanks James! Merry Christmas!
Beautiful as always Jessica. Thank you.
Thanks Mark!
What beautiful scenery. Your painting really picks up the foamy waves perfectly. It’s so relaxing watching you paint. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
Great painting - you can almost hear the waves.
I'm very glad you dis this one, I'm real busy with work this time of year so I'll have time to watch on Christmas Day!
Thanks Kevin!
Thank you, I learn something everytime I watch your videos. I really like the insert of the scene so that I could understand where your brushstrokes were going.
Thanks Kenneth!
Love your paintings. Happy Holidays.
Great lessons always , merry christmas!
Nice work...
This is one of my most favorite video!!! Loved it! Thank you for sharing. Have you posted “ Put a Little color in your life” yet?
Thank you Sherry! It's mine too! Yes, that will air on March 8th!
Jessica wonderful can’t wait 😊
Another GREAT video: THANK YOU. I wish you happy holidays and let us know how your interview went in California (Put some colour in your life). Question: how do you decide when to paint starting with darkest vs starting from the farther lighter areas?
Thanks Maria! It went wonderfully! In painting I try to establish the extremes first. Since this scene was about light, I started there. Sometimes I know a scene will change fast, so I start out with what will change first. In this case, the land was both. I knew the water would look the same for the next hour, but the light on the land could look very different in an hour. plus that atmosphere way back there could definitely look different quickly, so I started there. Then I established the extreme darks.
Merry Christmas Jess.
Merry Christmas to you too!
Hi Jessica, beautiful painting!! Just wondering what your thoughts on umbrellas are for painting - usually don’t see you using one - wouldn’t it be easier to see your palette and canvas without sun on them?
Thanks Natasha, I do like them, I generally can't use them for filming, though, because they cast too much shade on the canvas. When I am out by myself (no camera) I generally just find some light shade.
When will the workshop be in San Diego? Any information on the cost and what we will be painting?
Thank you Lorraine, We are going to be ironing out the details here in the next week. I expect it to fill fast, since it's already half full and we don't even have the date or cost figured out. But, to answer your question, It will be plein air. i'd like to take at least one day or more and go to the coast. We will be headquartered in Fallbrook. There is a golf course there with a gorgeous hotel. On that resort, tucked away is a studio called The Green Art House. It'll be headquartered there, and we'll venture out from that location. The exact painting locations have yet to be confirmed. But I will get back to you as soon as we know more.
Did you consider including the surfer standing on the shore....maybe if there wasn’t a palm tree?
Actually I did consider that! I think if I make this into a larger painting, they'll be going in, because it reflects California so well and they also give it scale.
What color do you use in your sky?
It was white, ultramarine blue, just a touch of pthalo green.
Your painting is as beautiful as your hands and cheeks
Ha! Thank you!
@@JessicaHenry u are welcome , stay blessed!
Th insert is needed while you are painting - you zoomed in, but then we lose what you are looking at and don't see your palette any longer. When you back the camera up it is far more helpful while watching so we can see what your darks are that you are painting the land. And you are painting thicker, so please talk about painting thin to thick.