10 TIPS for Plein Air Painting! Featuring Tez Dower
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we cover 10 tips for plein air painting. Whether you paint in oil or acrylic, these easy painting tips will help any painter who wants to paint en plein air; from beginner to advanced.
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I have a tip. Use your setup a couple of times in the studio, kitchen or your backyard or whatever. So you'll be familiar with it when you set it up out in the field. And then you can also leave at home what you didn't use on the test ride :)
That’s a really great tip! I hadn’t thought about that but it’s true. It took me a while to figure out just what I needed and what I don’t. Great point!
I received the same tip from the shop that sold me my French box. After loading it I did three paintings in the garden. This highlighted what I wasn’t using, I saved a useful three pounds of excess. My first field trip was fun, nothing too heavy, everything got used at least once. Further refinements have followed. If I hadn’t been given that home-test tip I don’t think I’d have enjoyed the first outing & continued plein air.
That’s a great tip!
use big brushes in beginning then move to small brushes, wipe away highlighhts with a rag. thanks for the great collab video and great tips.
That's a really great tip! I almost always do that with the brushes and I need to do more of the wiping away technique when i tone the whole canvas. I feel like I'm not totally sold on if I want to always tone it or like I did in this one leaving the canvas white. Sometimes it's tough for me to not pick up some of the stain and I almost never have the patience to stain my canvas ahead of time... but thats probably on me. lol
I would add that keeping your pallet and canvas in the shadow also helps to keep your colors not to dark. I learned the hard way that when the sun is shining on your canvas you tend to paint darker and then when you bring it indoors you can’t see what you painted with indoor light!
Great video Danny. I found you from Tez’s video. Love both you guys! Great job 👍🏽
That's so true! I've had the sun shift on me and it really does make a big difference. Making sure your pallet and canvas are in shade really makes a huge difference.
Great tip thank you!
I love to paint and draw en Plein air ! I’d say make sure you have a couple of water bottles (one to drink and the other to wash your brushes if watercolor painting ) , some bug spray and sunscreen is helpful, and bring a lightweight, comfortable chair if you can ❤️🎨 happy painting
That’s a great point! I always make sure to bring water with me. Especially during the heat of the summer. The same for bug spray which I often forget (and then regret layer)
I just love how everyone that is doing this are enjoying the outdoors. Is really great👍😊
Yes it’s one of the best parts I think! Sometimes the painting is just an excuse for me to get outside.
Yes good tips for outside artwork. Keep it simple n pack small to carry
@@lauracoccia8623 thank you!
That was awesome Danny, Thank you for letting me be part of it🎨🙏
Kangaroos passing by would be wild!
Thank you tez! Great tips!
@@DannySabraArt thx Danny🎨
excellent. Glad to hear about Tez
His videos and paintings are top notch! You’ll enjoy his work.
I’ve discovered through experience of plein air painting that, not only do you need to keep weight to a minimum but you need to be able to carry your equipment on your back. The first easel I bought was awkward and heavy to carry on one shoulder. I now have a lightweight pochade box and tripod that easy to assemble and dismantle into my back pack which has padded shoulders. It’s such a relief! But I need to get a wet canvas carrier so if someone can recommend one I’d love to hear about it.
Great points! I'm actually looking to invest in a much lighter plein air set up than my french easel so that I can hike farther distances when I go out to paint. I actually just made a video on carrying wet panels. It seems like the ones Raymar make are worth checking out!
Have you tried the matchstick method? You glue a matchstick (with the matchstick head removed first) one on each edge of the back of a panel, using ordinary PVA glue. Then you take another panel of the same size and use that one for painting on. When you’re ready to go, you place the matchstick-ed panel on top of your painting and secure it with rubber bands, silicone bands or some strips of masking tape. So there’s a little gap in between the painted surface and the plain matchstick-ed panel. If necessary you can do a quick touch-up at home if the matchsticks have rubbed some paint off, but it will be minimal.
@@carolinegreene372 Thats an awesome tip! I'll have to try it!
@@carolinegreene372 Yeah and you can add another one or two boards as well if you paint quickly
@J-lf6sf good point!
sometimes you can wonder around looking and looking and cant seem to find anything to paint....happens allll the time, my tip take a little mirror and look at your surroundings with that.. bet you find a scene that at first you could not see.
That’s a really great idea! I’ll have to try that out!
Thank you for your great videos👍
Thank you mark! I appreciate it!
I disagree about chasing the light, in fact my tip would be the opposite- pick a time and stick with it in terms of light direction, shadows, tide if relevant, etc. If you don't, you will have a mish mash of conditions that will not be convincing.
I think that’s a very good point! I’ve always heard “do NOT chase the light” but what I think Tez meant here was to go out and paint either in early morning light or late evening light for dramatic lighting effects. At least that’s how I interpreted his tip. But you’re absolutely right. Very good practice to pick a setting of light and shadow and stick to it. Thanks Catherine!
Your videos are good for my confidence. They really encourage me to get on with trying which always leads to learning & enjoying. Thanks 😎
That’s so great! That’s the whole
Goal with these videos to encourage people to get out and try it and express their own artistic voice! Keep going!
I so relate to the idea of creating art close to home. I'd never heard of plein air before, so I've learned something new.
There’s been something cathartic and healing over the past couple years being stuck close to home in that it’s forces me to see the beauty in the mundane and even dirty and pedestrian areas around my neighborhood and city. Things I never would’ve looked at before have somehow taken on a beauty especially in different lighting conditions. So I really enjoy looking for scenes around my area because I feel it teaches me something about the value of where I’ve grown up and lived for so long. It’s a funny thing about plein air I don’t think I even defined it in this video but it is something a lot of people don’t know about. For some reason an uneducated self taught artist like me ran into it and it really changed my life. Something about being outdoors but interpreting it through a personal lens. I love that.
@@DannySabraArt Oh, I can relate. I, too, discovered how beautiful the scrappy little forest is near my home when I couldn’t travel more than 5km. There really is magic everywhere. I shot professionally for 2 decades, then went off to chase money. Since returning to it for myself 18 months ago, it’s brought a calm and peace (and creative pleasure) back into my life. 🙂
@@peterfritzphoto Thats amazing man. I think that calm and peace really comes out in your videos and you really inspire people. Your photos are fantastic but your thought process behind them is just as meaningful in my opinion. I was a lifelong musician and went the full road down academia and by the end of it I was exhausted and burdened by expectation and the label of musician, so I picked up a pencil which later became a paint brush and started trying to learn how to make art (mostly here on youtube and at my public library) That was 5 years ago now, and similarly the peace and connection with the world around me has completely changed my life. It's cool how creativity can do that to you. Art made me excited about living again as crazy as that is to say.
@@DannySabraArt Not crazy at all, Danny. Real.
i am so happy to have found this channel, both the video content and the comments below are super informative and helpful, thank you so much!
Thanks so much! Glad you found us juun!
I also have a bunch of painting spots I found over the years.....I find that my subjects trees, water, the ground area, always teach me new things every time there.
Also an awesome point. I think pre scouting locations so you know where and what to paint is great. I started doing that more last year and it made a big difference in me being able to know I was going to have something to show for the trip.
Great tips, especially with packing light. First time I painted en plein air I believe I brought almost my entire stock of supplies and it was a treacherous walk. The painting itself came out beautiful, but it took me way longer than I expected to finish and I was pretty disorganized during the process. My other tip would be going off of what the video mentions with keeping it simple. A personal preference of mine is to leave out certain elements that may seem to interfere with the scene, for example people, trash or structures. In one of my paintings I was doing a scene of a park overlooking the water. Everything was prestine and full of nature except for the water tower and telephone poles in the background. You can make decisions as an artist on what to include or not include, or maybe even add or change in your piece. Don't be intimidated with making a replica of what's in front of you. Focus on your depth, light and the flow of the scenery and it will be successful and enjoyable.
100% agree on taking things out or even moving them if it makes a better painting! I know some great painters who start observing from life, but then eventually move to just looking at the painting itself and trying to make it read on its own. And you're right about packing light. Even if i try to pack light I'm always wishing i had less weight and fewer things with me! It's really tough when i have to pack my filming equipment too
Beautiful video! Thanks for sharing your tips!
Thank you so much Loria! Glad it helped!
great simple points.....my best tip?...return to your site many times!!!! sometimes i go back 8 or ten times!!...no difference in painting a still life over many sessions , so why not paint your scene as many times as it takes to achieve your visual goal??.....There is even a few I did in november with the autumn trees, but wasn't quite able to finish...so i have them packed away until next november when the conditions are the same......the impressionists returned to their scene many times, yet alot of outdoor artists forget this!!
Yes John 100%. I love doing the same. So many great painters from history also did this, notably Monet. It’s going to be different every time anyway and the truth is sometimes finding “what” to paint can be the hardest part. Going back and doing a scene multiple times is great for that and more!
@@DannySabraArt exactly.....for instance, there is a tree- line nearby......It looks flat most of the day, but at about an hour before sunset, the different tree- shapes become very noticeable, so that place i go to at about 7 pm. in the summer, or 4 o'clock in winter.
@@johniorio7951 Thats awesome. I was reading Ian Roberts' book and he is a big proponent of pre-scouting locations and noting the time so that you can start before the optimal moment and capture it when it's time. I think he recommends starting 40 min before the ideal lighting but I suppose you'd have to experiment depending on the size of the painting and maybe the subject (if its a sunset for instance) none the less I'd like to do this more this year... I spend too much time "finding" a good spot.
@@DannySabraArt Of course!...I need about 30 minutes ahead of time to set -up, and take a hard look at what i did last time, and what I will hope to do in this session.....I spend lots of time finding the ideal spot.........I am all for spending lots of time seeking a spot that will describe what you are trying to do.....of course theres really no perfect spot, but i have learned to take the best i find, and change things...like leaving out buildings, certain trees that are in the way, or a tree that does not describe the overall message....I have a really sweet place on long island sound where there is a nice treeline with the trees making a bunch of round repeating shapes...there is one tree that is distracting, and not round, but looks like a chicken fricasee. I leave that tree out and substitute one that fits into the series of round trees.....any artist can copy nature, but the best artist takes nature and uses it to convey a visual message and his own personal vision.....sort of like what you accomplished before that storm arrived.
@@johniorio7951 I totally agree. I used to never leave anything out and I know some great painters who really ascribe to not enhancing a plein air piece but I think there can be value in both approaches. If you’re using plein air for reference it can be useful to literally paint what you see. If you want the plein air piece to be the finished work then definitely enhance and change things.
This was great, thank you!
Thank you Sarah!
Great video guys, very good tips and I found both of you very good at communicating your passion. I believe like you in a strong community of painters helping out each other on every topics, also for only art-lovers or beginners. Cheers, Julien
Thanks Juju Sparrow! We believe in that too. Glad you liked our video and thanks for the subscribe! Looking forward to sharing the passion! Cheers! ✌️
love the team up, great tips!
Thanks man! It was really fun to collaborate! Would you ever be down to do something like this together sometime? Tez and I were just talking the other day about trying to find more plein air ppl on YT to collaborate with and I love your work and videos. And if not, it’s all good either way. No pressure✌️
Thanks!
Thank you so much Maggie! Much appreciated 🙏
Super gréât vidéo ! You are both great !with loads of great tips !
Thank you
very useful tips, thank you all👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks Cedric!
@@DannySabraArt you're very welcome 🍻
Thanks for these tips.
Thanks Monica! Happy painting! 👍
Wow. Love your video. I have just started plein air painting with oils and have made a few videos on my channel. You have inspired me to keep going thank you.
Hey man! I'm actually subbed to you! You're doing great! Definitely keep going. The plein air community needs more people like you to show that we can learn this and to demystify plein air painting. I wouldn't have started plein air myself if it wasn't for a few friends and people on youtube showing me how.
@@DannySabraArt awesome stuff. Yeah the more artists and subs the better for everyone "let's go plein air!!!"
Absolutely!
Very good
Thank you!
great video!! im looking forward to trying soon
Thank you! I hope you have a great time!
I enjoyed this guys! Looking forward to checking out both your channels more! -fellow artist & TH-camr
Glad you found us Sandi! Your channel and art are awesome!!
I'm curious, how do you transport your wet painting after you're done with oils? Like if you're hiking up to a spot to paint?
Great question! I have a video on that here: th-cam.com/video/s3PxuavikFg/w-d-xo.html I usually will just carry it in my easel but I also use the panel carrier for when I want a more compact set up. Hope that helps!
@@DannySabraArt Thanks so much, I'll watch this now! :)
@@chiekohoki absolutely
Thanks, Jake Gyllenhaal
lol.
Guess how tall I am?
@@DannySabraArt 6'5
@@mrtheluckybucket I'd love to be that tall, you should do some 6- foot canvases because of your airplane wing arms.
I've been plein air painting for about 9 years and find it fascinating! I wish you the best of luck! I find it helps to carry your supplies everywhere you go. It crushes my spirit to see something beautiful and not be able to capture it immediately. I have a watercolor journal I use to not only keep my paintings together but each time I paint I write about the place,, time,, weather, what inspired me, etc. My clients found my journals super interesting! Also, I use watercolors and find it difficult to paint with it tilted upward, so I often sit and paint off my lap. I have a collapsible wagon I use to carry things with me. I haven't found a way to go minimalist yet. I pre- sketch at a minimum. I try to find shade to paint in and wear a ball cap. That way, my paper and my eyes aren't hindered by bright sunlight. Changing elements and the sun's position can be challenging but it also creates mood in your painting if you can capture it. Be ready and leave room for these things. Also, don't forget the shadows and value -- it gives the painting depth. Good luck on your journey!
Great tips Gail! Maybe I should do another set of tips just for watercolor.. 🤔 I actually love sketching using water media! I also totally agree on keeping a sketchbook with you at all times. Like you said bare minimum you can sketch something and keep working on it later. Or like I enjoy doing sometimes you can even come back to work on it later if time and weather allow. Thanks for the tips. 🙏
Pack up your gear exactly the same every time, set up your palette exactly the same every time. And setup and take down your easel/pochade a few times before you go out. That way, you're note wasting time fussing with your gear and spending more time painting. Great tips. And unless you're a really fast painter (I'm not) then you will find yourself chasing the light regardless. Don't sweat it. The Impressionists didn't.
Really great points here Margo. Actually I have been getting a little lax about setting up my palette the same way every time. i know from times past when I use the same palette my speed does increase quite a bit. Thank you!
I would add, you might at the beginning go with a group instead of be by yourself alone. You would learn a lot from each other and you would support each other
That's a GREAT point. I think it's also important for safety for some people. Safety in numbers, plus you can learn from each other. A win win. Great tip.
Fortunately most of the time I have a buddy to go with, this is esp nice if one person has to leave say to the bathroom or to grab food, the other can stay and watch over the stuff no tear down.
That is really nice! Leaving to go to the bathroom can be difficult especially if you’re in a public place. Very nice to have a buddy come along
I loved this video! I am really liking learning about plein air painting. My tip is to take bug spray. I must have sweet blood or something, but the mosquitoes always like to come out when I’m painting outside. 🤔
That's a really great point! One time i painted by a lake and when i came home i had HUNDREDS of mosquito bites all around my torso and legs. I was so in the zone I didn't even realize till it was too late!
I detest bugs. Good tip! Or, if you're like me, wait till fall when most of the bugs are dead, but the daytime temps are still reasonable... ;) LOL Bug bites! And I'm allergic to them too...
so ... kangaroos, like, are out there hopping along out in the open in the same field that humans are out and painting?
.. Australia really is a different world, isn't it. sounds almost like science fiction, haha
You should check out his channel! The beauty is out of this world! th-cam.com/channels/kpTr-2kGxWtlhszU6gs68A.html
Hahaha yes, kangaroos can be present but only usually come out in the dusk and early morning to eat. Other animals however DO make an entrance. I have had Echidnas (like porcupines), lizards and snakes, and the odd Emu (like an ostrich) visit me while I am quietly painting !
That’s awesome! I’m not rural enough to really see much more than birds and rabbits, but if like to get farther afield this summer
@@DannySabraArt Yes, IMO, nature, especially untainted by humans will surpass urban scenery anytime. On a wilderness canoe trip with my son we came to a widening in the stream where a male moose was swimming. We stopped paddling and drifted with the current which carried close enough that we could have reached out to touch him. Another time we had a bear enter our campsite that we had left after being warned of its approach. Pax
@@rduff1999 that’s really awesome. It’s so good to get out into nature whenever you can.
I loved the video and the tips! I have been painting for years inside and am looking to branch out with some outdoor work. Your video has been very helpful.
Thanks Justin! You absolutely should try it! There's nothing like it. Don't put too much pressure on yourself and just enjoy the process. It's a different animal than studio work, but so rewarding. Like Tez says in the video, I think painting outside absolutely speeds up your progress as an artists because it's challenging and you're in changing conditions. But at the same time I think there's a more pure connection to the subject thats really difficult to replicate when you're painting from reference. let me know how it goes and if any of these tips were helpful or if you discover any on your own!
As an Aussie, I can confirm that dude Tez has the thickest Aussie twang I heard in a while
Haha. I love him. And as far as accents go, the Aussie is one of my all time favorites hands down. Hearing it is a pure joy to me. Just a beautiful sound.
Great video and tips!
Thanks Paul! I appreciate it!
I've never tried plein air painting. My style requires a lot of compressed air for the airbrush, but it would be fun to try outdoors. One thing that might have been nice to do is to define what plein air painting is early in the video. I had to look it up. ;) Keep painting!
Good point! Maybe I’ll do a video on what plein air is and what it isn’t one of these days. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for these! Trying to get back in beginners mind these days and this was super helpful! Also switching over to different medium (gouache) which is how I found you! (Different video lol)
You and me both! I find I keep having to come back to fundamentals because so often I feel like I’ve never painted before and forget everything! I’m glad this was useful and I hope you’re enjoying gouache!
Geez, you're a funny bugger Tez. Thought you said "my cousin came over with a carton".
Painting, me, no worries mate.....too easy...
I love Tez.
Great tips. Practice setting up before you take off to nowhere. I practiced in my backyard for a while and it prepared me for being on the go.
Thanks Leslie. That’s a very good tip too. Especially if you have a French easel, it can be a little fiddly and is worth practicing set up and tear down.
video is nice, but i hate the text appearing halfway and blocking the view
Thanks for the tip. I’ll take that into consideration next time!
Me despertou s vontade de pintar na floresta.
você deveria fazê-lo! você não vai se arrepender de tentar!
Awesome tips!❤
Thanks Evie 🙏
Thank you
Absolutely Kathleen! Thank you
Awesome video and I was already subscribe to him you guys rock!
Thanks man! Maybe we can collaborate sometime too! You have really great paintings and videos!
Very nice vid. Top tips from two points on the globe!
Thank you! My most popular video. I want to make an updated version as this seems very useful to a lot of folks.
These are such awesome tips ! Thank you so much you both. So helpful :)
Thanks Shelley! Glad you found them helpful! :)
Tezza, what a champ. Good work
Thank you 🙏
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Thank you!!
awesome
Thanks Whitney