Oh, I so love the "it's not fine art, it's FUN art!" That's how I feel too. I plein air paint (pastels, watercolor) at Rainier national park a lot in summer and always struggle with people wanting to see what I'm doing. But, omg, the conversations with folks are sometimes one of the best parts for me (I love meeting people from around the world and having a chat). I've been in the midst of many highly so-so art efforts, but people are always kind. I love how you've adapted the palette...gonna borrow that idea 😊 I enjoyed watching your process and result...beautiful!
Wow, watercolor would be the perfect medium for Rainier. I'm jealous! :) I've met some of the most interesting people up at Rocky Mountain National Park, as well -- but regularly find myself explaining to the rangers that no, I'm not teaching a class (they have strict rules about this, and can't fathom the idea that a couple artists might just want to paint together for fun.) Thanks for the kind words, and best wishes for your week, L.
Really like the additions to your painting that you did when you returned to your studio. A really nice and finished painting. A little warmth and a little coffee always helps. Thank you for sharing your painting from Ft. Collins.😊
Lovely painting Laura, it's nice to see the time-lapse as you headed back into the studio to finish up the painting! Thanks for showing us around town too. Loved the fun-art lady too!
Painting came out great,and talking through the process is very interesting and helpful. Quote of the day from that lady on her painting journey,'it's not fine art,it's fun art'. It occurred to me that they are synonymous,as an artist must enjoy the artistic process,to become a fine artist(albeit with it's fair share of frustrations). And wonderful wildlife as always,those terrapin/turtles soaking up the sun on the log were lovely to see.
Yes, fun is a must! And it was surprising to see those turtles as I thought surely it was too chilly of a morning for them to be out and about. Colorado critters surprise me again and again. :)
Hi, Laura! As ever, as I watch your plein air videos, there's the time that the whole thing looks flat, then that time when a few brush strokes here and there suddenly bring it to life... I really love it, and it reminds me a lot of my own plein air back in the Uk, when I sit back and think, "Oh, 'eck! What _am_ I doing?", take a brief break and suddenly, as with you, it comes together... Is Fossil Creek Park new? I was wondering why the parks around you seem to have so few trees, but in this one, I did see what i think are a few new plantings along the long edges. Christine was sitting on the ground and seemingly not dressed for the cold - no socks, no coat... she must be incredibly hardy. I enjoy seeing her in your videos! Talking of dressing for the weather: It's hard to know what to put on at the moment, as our spring seems to have forgotten the routine! For several weeks, we've had from ten days to two weeks of rain and high wind, then 3 / 4 crazily hot days (mid to upper 20s ) then back to the rain and the wind, and so it goes on. I wear warm clothes that are easy to take off if it gets warm, and if it's hot at the beginning of the day, still put in jumper and coat, 'just in case'. Looking forward to your next plein air adventure. 🙂
Hi back at'cha, @MrsBarnabas! Yeah, my plein air paintings are organized chaos, and sometimes teeter right on the edge of disaster. Yet I learn something from every session. :) And yes, Fossil Creek is newer but not brand-new. I think it opened twenty years ago? The Front Range (prairie at the foot of the Rocky Mountains) is not a kind place for trees to grow. Poor soil plus extreme droughts and temperature swings. Only Cottonwoods and some scrubby willows and wild plums are truly native here -- and they plant themselves along the river and irrigation canals. Everything else has to be encouraged and well-cared for in order to thrive. As for Christine -- she walks to the beat of her own drummer and has lived hereabouts her whole life. Most locals will even wear shorts and sandals in the dead of winter here. I'm the weird one that sticks out, with my sensible warm boots and hat. Haha. Hang in there...summer should come eventually! Best wishes, L
@@LauraGYoung Thanks for the explanations, Laura. Are wild plums edible? Do the willows produce those lovely catkins, or is it too harsh? I could wish to be more hardy - I used to be, but far less so as the years have crept up. But yes, knowing how to dress to suit our own needs and not the declared mode is the best way. I think. I wear a long cotton skirt, in winter, with a warm waist slip and woolly tights under it. In summer, it depends on the weather! I'm dreading the day it finally gives up on me (it must be at least 15 years old), because I'm not sure how many more (unseen) patches it can take.... I have a lovely heavy denim, similar to yours, but nowadays it is way too big for me. It's also a nightmare to get dry as I don't have a tumble drier. On top, a lightweight warm jumper, a flannel blouse, a sweatshirt and a heavy short coat similar to yours. In summer? Just a cotton shirt, but with a folded-up kagoul against sudden showers or unexpected cold winds in my faithful art-shopper. And of course, a hat appropriate to the weather! It was slightly embarrassing one Sunday last summer. I took a homeless lady to the take-out counter to get her some lunch. As we waited our turn, a couple came in and elbowed me aside.so I was squashing the homeless lady in her corner. I said, "Hey, excuse me. but we are next." The girl serving, who had ignored us, gave me a 'look'. She asked me, sharply, "Who's paying?" I lifted my bank card and said, "I am. Why?" She didn't like it, because I was with a homeless lady who'd been sitting on the pavement just to the side of the shop, and I suspect, dressed (oddly, I guess, to her) as I was, and with a loaded shopper (with my art kit), she thought I was, too. She was pretty brusque when she got the order. She also brought a tiny cup of coffee, and I said, "No, she wants a proper cup of coffee!" It wasn't a pleasant experience, but it is the first, and hopefully last time this has happened, and I hope she got a telling off from the rest of the staff! One day, it might be me, one day, it might be her in the vulnerable position of that elderly lady. In the present economic climate, it easily could be, and more and more often is, the folk we'd least expect, The least we can do for them is to threat them with courtesy, I know it's difficult, because there are the 'professional' homeless here, as anywhere, who also prey on the vulnerable as well as the food outlets, but it's pretty easy to tell who they are! (BTW, I never, ever, give them money. I only ever take them to buy a take-out meal and drink. If they don't want that, and ask for money, then almost certainly, they aren't genuinely homeless!) Oops! Sorry for the sorry tale, but it's life, and if they see someone dressed differently, and with a very full shopper, and treat them differently, we need to stand up to them - politely! I do icily polite very well on the rare occasion that I absolutely need to, even in French!
@@MrsBarnabas The plums are edible, but are rather small. Same with the catkins -- similar but smaller. :) That was a kind thing, sharing with someone whom society pre-judges. In my painting clothes and old beat-up backpack, I've also been given a few side-glances. That's why I'd rather paint up in the mountains -- I fit in fine up there. Just a few more weeks before the snow melts in earnest. Can't wait.... --L
I loved this video. More like this on location please. I just found you and subscribed! Haven’t looked at your others yet but will start now. Thanks so much for sharing this.
She was awesome, wasn't she? I ran into her again the next day and we chatted for some time. So inspiring. And wow, yeah, 600 subscribers. 😮 There's a smaller percentage who have the time to watch on the regular (maybe 10-20 people?) so I'm super happy with all the tips and conversations. You all are the bestest! ❤️
Aw, thanks so much! Christine is the bestest ever. We go waaay back -- she remembers when I was too shy to even show my work to anyone, let alone to complete strangers. :)
@@LauraGYoung I've seen this person on several other video comments. Obviously has too much time on their hands and sad enough to watch videos they don't like and then make silly comments about them. I can't help but feel sorry for such folk. Yes - I do mean that - it's not a sarky comment. I really do feel sorry for them. They must be so lonely and sad...
Oh, I so love the "it's not fine art, it's FUN art!" That's how I feel too. I plein air paint (pastels, watercolor) at Rainier national park a lot in summer and always struggle with people wanting to see what I'm doing. But, omg, the conversations with folks are sometimes one of the best parts for me (I love meeting people from around the world and having a chat). I've been in the midst of many highly so-so art efforts, but people are always kind. I love how you've adapted the palette...gonna borrow that idea 😊 I enjoyed watching your process and result...beautiful!
Wow, watercolor would be the perfect medium for Rainier. I'm jealous! :) I've met some of the most interesting people up at Rocky Mountain National Park, as well -- but regularly find myself explaining to the rangers that no, I'm not teaching a class (they have strict rules about this, and can't fathom the idea that a couple artists might just want to paint together for fun.)
Thanks for the kind words, and best wishes for your week,
L.
Really like the additions to your painting that you did when you returned to your studio. A really nice and finished painting. A little warmth and a little coffee always helps. Thank you for sharing your painting from Ft. Collins.😊
Indeed! Our weather's so changeable in spring. A nearby coffee kiosk would do brisk business. ☕ 🥰
Lovely painting Laura, it's nice to see the time-lapse as you headed back into the studio to finish up the painting! Thanks for showing us around town too. Loved the fun-art lady too!
Heaps of thanks for watching, John! It turns out, she's a regular at the park. A true ray of sunshine. 🌞
Such beautiful work, you are a very talented artist. Enjoy the lovely weather 😊👏👏👏
Thanks so much, fellow lover of the natural world! The documentaries on your channel look amazing. Wow. 🥰
Painting came out great,and talking through the process is very interesting and helpful. Quote of the day from that lady on her painting journey,'it's not fine art,it's fun art'. It occurred to me that they are synonymous,as an artist must enjoy the artistic process,to become a fine artist(albeit with it's fair share of frustrations). And wonderful wildlife as always,those terrapin/turtles soaking up the sun on the log were lovely to see.
Yes, fun is a must! And it was surprising to see those turtles as I thought surely it was too chilly of a morning for them to be out and about. Colorado critters surprise me again and again. :)
@@LauraGYoung Lovely. nature is full of surprises 😃🌲🙏
Your art work is truly beautiful 😍. Thank you for sharing ❤
Thanks for the kind words of encouragement, Leeanne! :) :)
Hi, Laura! As ever, as I watch your plein air videos, there's the time that the whole thing looks flat, then that time when a few brush strokes here and there suddenly bring it to life... I really love it, and it reminds me a lot of my own plein air back in the Uk, when I sit back and think, "Oh, 'eck! What _am_ I doing?", take a brief break and suddenly, as with you, it comes together...
Is Fossil Creek Park new? I was wondering why the parks around you seem to have so few trees, but in this one, I did see what i think are a few new plantings along the long edges.
Christine was sitting on the ground and seemingly not dressed for the cold - no socks, no coat... she must be incredibly hardy. I enjoy seeing her in your videos!
Talking of dressing for the weather: It's hard to know what to put on at the moment, as our spring seems to have forgotten the routine! For several weeks, we've had from ten days to two weeks of rain and high wind, then 3 / 4 crazily hot days (mid to upper 20s ) then back to the rain and the wind, and so it goes on. I wear warm clothes that are easy to take off if it gets warm, and if it's hot at the beginning of the day, still put in jumper and coat, 'just in case'.
Looking forward to your next plein air adventure. 🙂
Hi back at'cha, @MrsBarnabas! Yeah, my plein air paintings are organized chaos, and sometimes teeter right on the edge of disaster. Yet I learn something from every session. :) And yes, Fossil Creek is newer but not brand-new. I think it opened twenty years ago? The Front Range (prairie at the foot of the Rocky Mountains) is not a kind place for trees to grow. Poor soil plus extreme droughts and temperature swings. Only Cottonwoods and some scrubby willows and wild plums are truly native here -- and they plant themselves along the river and irrigation canals. Everything else has to be encouraged and well-cared for in order to thrive.
As for Christine -- she walks to the beat of her own drummer and has lived hereabouts her whole life. Most locals will even wear shorts and sandals in the dead of winter here. I'm the weird one that sticks out, with my sensible warm boots and hat. Haha.
Hang in there...summer should come eventually!
Best wishes,
L
@@LauraGYoung Thanks for the explanations, Laura. Are wild plums edible? Do the willows produce those lovely catkins, or is it too harsh?
I could wish to be more hardy - I used to be, but far less so as the years have crept up. But yes, knowing how to dress to suit our own needs and not the declared mode is the best way. I think.
I wear a long cotton skirt, in winter, with a warm waist slip and woolly tights under it. In summer, it depends on the weather! I'm dreading the day it finally gives up on me (it must be at least 15 years old), because I'm not sure how many more (unseen) patches it can take.... I have a lovely heavy denim, similar to yours, but nowadays it is way too big for me. It's also a nightmare to get dry as I don't have a tumble drier.
On top, a lightweight warm jumper, a flannel blouse, a sweatshirt and a heavy short coat similar to yours. In summer? Just a cotton shirt, but with a folded-up kagoul against sudden showers or unexpected cold winds in my faithful art-shopper. And of course, a hat appropriate to the weather!
It was slightly embarrassing one Sunday last summer. I took a homeless lady to the take-out counter to get her some lunch. As we waited our turn, a couple came in and elbowed me aside.so I was squashing the homeless lady in her corner. I said, "Hey, excuse me. but we are next."
The girl serving, who had ignored us, gave me a 'look'. She asked me, sharply, "Who's paying?"
I lifted my bank card and said, "I am. Why?"
She didn't like it, because I was with a homeless lady who'd been sitting on the pavement just to the side of the shop, and I suspect, dressed (oddly, I guess, to her) as I was, and with a loaded shopper (with my art kit), she thought I was, too. She was pretty brusque when she got the order. She also brought a tiny cup of coffee, and I said, "No, she wants a proper cup of coffee!"
It wasn't a pleasant experience, but it is the first, and hopefully last time this has happened, and I hope she got a telling off from the rest of the staff!
One day, it might be me, one day, it might be her in the vulnerable position of that elderly lady. In the present economic climate, it easily could be, and more and more often is, the folk we'd least expect, The least we can do for them is to threat them with courtesy,
I know it's difficult, because there are the 'professional' homeless here, as anywhere, who also prey on the vulnerable as well as the food outlets, but it's pretty easy to tell who they are!
(BTW, I never, ever, give them money. I only ever take them to buy a take-out meal and drink. If they don't want that, and ask for money, then almost certainly, they aren't genuinely homeless!)
Oops! Sorry for the sorry tale, but it's life, and if they see someone dressed differently, and with a very full shopper, and treat them differently, we need to stand up to them - politely! I do icily polite very well on the rare occasion that I absolutely need to, even in French!
@@MrsBarnabas The plums are edible, but are rather small. Same with the catkins -- similar but smaller. :)
That was a kind thing, sharing with someone whom society pre-judges. In my painting clothes and old beat-up backpack, I've also been given a few side-glances. That's why I'd rather paint up in the mountains -- I fit in fine up there. Just a few more weeks before the snow melts in earnest. Can't wait....
--L
I loved this video. More like this on location please. I just found you and subscribed! Haven’t looked at your others yet but will start now. Thanks so much for sharing this.
So glad you enjoyed it! As the mountain weather warms up, I hope to share even more outside painting adventures. :)
Love the "fun art" lady! And glad to see you back so soon. P.S. You've crossed the 600 mark!
She was awesome, wasn't she? I ran into her again the next day and we chatted for some time. So inspiring. And wow, yeah, 600 subscribers. 😮 There's a smaller percentage who have the time to watch on the regular (maybe 10-20 people?) so I'm super happy with all the tips and conversations. You all are the bestest! ❤️
Great video! I love on location videos! Makes me wish I had a painting buddy!
Aw, thanks so much! Christine is the bestest ever. We go waaay back -- she remembers when I was too shy to even show my work to anyone, let alone to complete strangers. :)
I’m also wishing I had a painting buddy or a plein air group in the area. Always enjoy watching your adventures in the wild!! ❤
Yak, yak, yak.
Yep, that's me! Especially when I've had my morning coffee. ☕😄
If you don't like it, turn the video off
@@LauraGYoung I've seen this person on several other video comments. Obviously has too much time on their hands and sad enough to watch videos they don't like and then make silly comments about them. I can't help but feel sorry for such folk. Yes - I do mean that - it's not a sarky comment. I really do feel sorry for them. They must be so lonely and sad...