Everything You Want to Know about Plein Air Painting Materials and Supplies
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
- Plein air painting can be exhilarating when it goes well. And can be confounding when you first start. I suggest the number one thing you can do to get a handle on it. And then give an overview of materials and supplies I have come to use after more than 50 years of painting en plein air. It's pronounced "plen", like wren, in one sound "plenair".
Below is a list of the materials and suppliers I recommend:
Viewfinders
viewcatcher at colorwheel.com
picture perfect products at fineartstore.com
Raymar panels and wetboxes
soltek easel at soltekarts.com
strada pochade box mini
manfrotto tripod with manfrotto head 234RC
Easy L pochade box from artworkessentials.com
Timbuk2 messenger bag
Holbein leakproof turps holder
Hogshair filbert brushes by Trekell 400KF and Signet Robert Simmons #2, #4, #6, #8
Gamblin Oil Paint and Gamsol paint thinner
The colors on my palette:
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow Lemon
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Permanent
Dioxazine Purple
Ultramarine Blue
Chrome Oxide Green
Phthalo Green
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You're a natural born teacher!!!!😃😃😃😃
Thanks so much Maggie!
I love how you offer advice on the nuts and bolts of painting as well as on the purely artistic considerations. Ian, if you didn’t exist, RUclips would have to invent you. Thank you!
That is very kind of you to say. Thank you Claude!
PAINTING OUTDOORS is overwhelming at first but after many years of doing this I love it!
Dear Ian, This the most masterful 20 minutes on plein art equipment I have ever encountered. I began plein air painting in 1967 in my senior year at Cornell. I painted "flat"--using the wooden paint box for support, a sand dune, a tree trunk, etc. if I could paint on an "easel." I probably painted 50-100 oils that way--some as large as 18X24. Your easel suggestions and box for carrying paintings will get me back outside. Studio painting in oils again since 2014. Your information and paintings are fabulous. Thank you.
Thank you so much Christian. When I was growing up going out painting with my dad, there were so many jerry-rigged easel arrangements. Things like the Soltek and the Strada and so on were no where to be seen.
I knew there was such a thing as a view finder but didn't know what they were called and couldn't find one in my local art store, thank you so much for sharing, that will make sketching outside so much easier :)!
Thanks, I learned a whole college course of things in this one video without the student debt of college
So THANK YOU
YES!! I have one of the first SOLTEK easels made in 1998....it was light then and now it feels heavy...my arm strength has changed!!
I make art goals every year. Today I decided that this spring thru fall I am investing in Plein Air painting. I live in Montana so there should be some good places to paint.
This makes plein air painting feel a lot less intimidating!! I'm excited to start trying it :) really enjoyed this video
Thanks Ian. I recently discovered a series of plein air paintings I did with you on a wonderful course your led near Georgian Bay in Ontario, quite a few years ago. After a long hiatus from outdoor painting, I recently tried plein air with the encouragement of my sister, who’s an avid plein air painter in beautiful British Columbia. Plein air is challenging, compared to the comfort of a well equipped studio! My first attempt was like a Mr. Bean episode - knocking over my tripod, spilling solvent…..but eventually I got going and it was very rewarding. Perhaps I’ll get out again in this now wintery weather.
HI Linda, nice to hear from you. I can just image your Mr Bean episode. But the tools and materials those fall into line pretty quickly. And I know what you mean. There is a sit and have a nice cup of coffee in the morning, when in truth if you want to catch the morning light you should have left a half hour ago. I find once I get there though I'm almost always glad I did. Good luck.Where the thickest felt soles you can find in your boots if you go out in winter. It's fun. If there's no wind.
As usual, a ton of great information! Thank you!
I just loved this video, thank you!
So inspiring!!!!
Thank you! I am working on putting together a small Plein air group at my church for all levels and this will help me a lot.
That is wonderful Kathy. Delighted you found it helpful
Great info, many thanks!!
YES!!! I ALWAYS use a viewfinder!!!! and do a few thumbnail sketches in my sketchbook #34!
thanks so much, Ian .. I paint regularly , outdoors, in gouache, and watercolors.. .. I always find your videos so incredibly helpful and straightforward.. your insights help me quite a bit .. they translate into any medium , and I thank you once again!! norakag , here 👍👍
You are so welcome Norakag. I am delighted to hear when my videos help people of any art medium. All the best
Great information!! Thank you!
This was so helpful. Thank you!!🙏
Thanks! Really enjoyed this!
I love your videos 😍
I'm really addicted
Thank you so much!!! You are amazing!!!
Wonderful. Thank you! 👏👏👏
Thank you so much. You explained a lot !!
Thank you, sir! Your videos have always been very helpful 🙏🏼
Another great video Ian thank you so much
Thank you for lots of great ideas
Excellent video! Thank you, sir!
Thank you, very informative.
Super useful. Thank you Ian!
super useful. Thank you!
Good trick with the old card and the gesso
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful, great tips! Thank you so much Ian.❤
Thank you so much for your video!
Thanks Ian it was very useful!
thank you so so much!!!!!!!!! amazing informative video❤
Wonderful. Thank you
Your videos are so helpful and cozy at the same time!
Great video. Thanks Ian.
Excitingly informative…Thank You, Ian Roberts.
Great advice, great video! Thank you for sharing this video.
Ian , Thanks a lot for sharing!
this was extremely helpful! Thanks so much for giving of your time.
I’m going to try this for the first time! Oooo I’m excited!
It’s seems like yesterday looking at gray clouds, yet sensing a warmth, I studied the clouds longer observing the true color, a beautiful shade of mauve.
Thank you for your time. I enjoy your teaching methods and tone.
I love it Constance. Really seeing things. Activating perception.
Thank you, as always.
Great video! I love plein air painting. Thanks
You did an amazing job.☺👍
You never live more in the moment than when you are painting (or drawing with coloured pencils as I do) and it is soooo relaxing.
I'm so glad!
@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Thank you for highlighting my post. It's interesting that much of your teaching is about rapid rendition of the artwork, which is essential if you aim to be commercially productive or to capture a moment as the Impressionists did. I build images differently by scratching little marks like a Pointillist using dry coloured pencils. It is incredibly time consuming and difficult to create contrast but its an utterly absorbing pastime. If I could capture this sensation in the artwork I would be another Monet!
This was fantastic!!! 😊🙌🏻 thank you so much! Very helpful, great tips, love how you showed us everything including your carry bag 👍 now I’m totally encouraged to do it!
fantastic. so much info in so little time. expert.
Ian, I love your passion and enthusiasm! Matches mine. Thank you!
This is THE BEST information! Thank you for sharing and compressing your knowledge base with us newbies. Hugs!
Thank You! Extremely helpful and you have answered a lot of questions I had on this subject 🤙🏻
You are always so informative! Thank you
You are so welcome Judith!
Nice presentation , not jumpy at all. Anyone just starting out will have a solid idea of what they need.
That was my goal! Glad you enjoyed it Joyce.
Great job, enjoyed the video and subscribed to your newsletter. Looking forward to more.
Wonderful summary of plein air
I love how Ian pulls out an endless list from the bag. Sort of like a magician ❤️So so good, honest and true
Fantastic overview. Having done more and more plein air recently, this video really consolidates all of the relevant concerns with wonderful precision. Listen to this man!
Really great video
Thanks a lot ! I have learned so much from you, I am watching your video every day, you are the best teacher !
Love this elegant solution to a sticky problem. Thanks so much for sharing!
This is SO great! And So helpful!! Thank you!! Now I’m encouraged to try plein air painting 🙌🏻 thank you for walking us through all the details, including your carry bag because seeing these Insights makes ALL the difference! Happy new year !
great presentation, Ian!
Another excellent video!!
Thank you so much!
Super helpful!!! Thanks 🙏
You're so welcome Joann.
Just starting plein air painting, wonderful, helpful video!
Thanks for the detailed information Ian!!!!
You are welcome Paresh. Glad you liked it.
Excelent video and tips!!! Thanks a lot!!!
Glad you enjoyed it Henrique!
Gréât vidéo thanks for thé advice !!!!
A Great lesson, thanks!!
You are so welcome Zhang
Thanks, Ian. Great refresher. Such valuable information!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for such necessary information
Glad it was helpful Linda
you are absolutely amazing❤️❤️
Thank you so much!
Amazing advice!
Thank you Gosia!
That’s awesome, thank you 🙏
I've been painting plein air pretty much every weekend for the last three year's and some of your tip's are a breath of fresh air to me. Happy painting Ian🎨👍
Thank you, again.
I love the practical advice and enthusiasm. I just want to paint and enjoy colours, light and nature. This inspires me and I love painting outside. Your videos are awesome. Thank you.
Excellent instructional video. Many thanks!!!!
You are so welcome!
Excellent video, thanks Ian.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks! Once again a superb tutorial!
You are so welcome David!
Enormously helpful. Thanks so much.
You are so welcome!
This channel has such amazing and "real life" advice, this is art for enjoying life.
Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience.. Been trying to wrap my head around en plein air painting and build my confidence to do it and your clear deep explanation has really helped me feel so much more confident to get out there now..
Thank you so much- this content was excellent most helpful.
I will definitely be subscribing to your channel and look forward to seeing your next video.
🙏🏼
Glad it was helpful! Thank you Phoebe.
This is such a useful video. Thanks so much👍👌🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Not enough words to thank you!
You are very welcome Hilda
Great video ! I can’t wait to try… Thank you 😊
Hope you enjoy!
Excellent!
Thank you Graham!
Thanks Ian .some really helpful stuff . I like the tips on how to carry equipment on trip .
You are so welcome. Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Ian, very useful as usual, have a nice week !
You are very welcome Joanne. Have a nice week too!
Ooooo, that's good stuff -- classic plein air demystified. I love my small homemade pochade box on a camera tripod but sometimes I want to go bigger. This was helpful and inspiring. Thanks Ian.
Hi Ian. Thx for a great video. I’m 70 and have just started plein air and I love it.
Thank you!
Your enthusiasm and advice make me want to try this, thank you.
Go for it! And enjoy the process. All the best
This is the video I needed to start outside. Thanks Ian, very well explained!
Glad it was helpful Meli.
Excellent lesson Ian!
Many thanks!