Beginning Plein Air Painting with Jessica Henry

Join Jessica and her daughters in this video highlighting the basics of beginning your Plein Air adventure. Jessica discusses what you'll need, for oil painting and watercolor- setting up, and will demonstrate a simple sketch and painting. Everything you need to get going!
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ART Materials common in all videos (with the exception of drawing and watercolor videos)
Gamblin Paints:
www.gamblincolors.com/
Colors:
• Titanium White
• Cadmium Yellow Medium
• Yellow Ochre
• Burnt Sienna
• Ultramarine Blue
• Pthalo Green
• Alizarin Crimson
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Mediums:
• Gamsol (Odorless Mineral Spirits- available through Gamblin Products)
• Refined Linseed Oil (Also available through Gamblin)
Painting Box:
• Some videos, Open Box M www.openboxm.com
• Some videos, www.artboxandpanel.com Both companies- great plein air easels!
Brushes:
• Signet Series by Robert Simmons: sizes 2,4,6,& 8
• www.dickblick.com/products/ro...
Plein Air Backpack:
• Sienna Brand Plein Air Back Pack
• www.madisonartshop.com/plein-...
Surfaces
• Small 8” x 10”, 6” x 8” or so panels (I prefer linen or gessoed- not cotton cheap pnes)
• Raymar wet panel carrier for carrying wet paintings (I prefer an 8” x 10”) You can order panels through Raymar, also
• www.raymarart.com/Wet-Painting...
Miscellaneous materials:
• Paper Towels
• Small garbage bag
• Artists plein air umbrella (Optional) www.greatarttools.com/best_br...
• Bottle of water/snack
• Sketch book/pencil
• Camera/phone
• Hat
• Sunblock
Studio Materials
• Larger sturdy easel
• Misc. books
• Palette
• Work station/table
• Music
• Inspiration

[@mariseladutra141]

Your daughters are so adorable and how wonderful they both like to paint with her mom!

[@loisboudreaux5312]

What I enjoyed the most is seeing a Mother enjoying the event with her children. No phones. The painting progress was beautifully explained. Wow. Hope to see more videos.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks so much Lois! We do have fun together!

[@shinseihaha]

Love how you included your girls

[@sharonpansky7515]

As always thanks for sharing and both your daughters are as gifted as you are Jess!

[@michaelparry1383]

It is fun to watch you and your family work with common interests in the arts. Jessica, that is one of the best things you can give your daughters, your time, passions, and attention. Great painting experience.

[@luismonasterioaljaro1304]

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[@josephososkie3029]

What a hoot! Thanks for sharing your family outing. Nice one on one time. You’re a good mom. Quote of the day: “ I thought I’d incorporate this into my watercolor”.

[@JessicaHenry]

+Joseph Ososkie ☺️ha! Yeah!

[@beverley-memawmawclarkwhit5102]

your daughters did GREAT!!! it's so good that they try art with you!!!

[@pennyhenley6452]

What a beautiful painter you are..wish I could be so loose and paint like you and such a special mother having your daughters paint along with you..will watch lots more of your work I hope

[@brownlauren15]

Abby has a great eye for color!! Thanks for sharing and your method of painting is inspiring!!!

[@akrz34]

Love this, just delightful.

[@cowgirljane6976]

This is a priceless video with the daughters along and their interpretations. I like how you explain your setup and how it is erected, a help for fledgling plein air painters. Thank you all!

[@candacetroystudios]

So fun seeing your girls paint with you!

[@UConceptPublishing]

what can I say.... they have the best teacher!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks!

[@dragonflyayurvedaandyoga]

Such a precious video. thank you so much. I loved the girls talking about their paintings too. LOVELY!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you! It was a special memory!

[@mindyterw1]

I love watching you paint. It makes me want to try plein air. Thank you so much

[@poyapoyaee3640]

I'm from Iran. And I found your videos recently. You are a great family artist with your fabulous doughnuts. I learned many things from your teaching. Thank you for all.

[@pollyclarke341]

Beautiful video. For the colour, for the subject and for the family occasion. Bless you for sharing. All the best from England x

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks for watching Polly!

[@alexis5350]

I have looked forward to this!! I appreciate all the time you spend making these videos for us! I have enjoyed every single one of your videos. You have a wonderful way of teaching that makes me feel happy! And, you provide so much information! Thank you!

[@alexis5350]

I forgot to add how sweet your daughters are! It's great to see such nice kids that age these days ;-) I got so many helpful ideas from you. You've all inspired me!!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you so much Alexis! That is so kind of you!

[@suebucher197]

I absolutely loved this video! It was really fun to meet your daughters and to see them paint along with you. All the paintings came out beautifully. Great job.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you so much, Sue, That was really sweet of you- we had fun!

[@glennTinylionUK]

Oh my.. your kids are wonderful. Thanks for letting me meet them. Looks like a perfect family day out. You must be super proud of them. It was great being at the sunny beech with you all while sitting here on a really cold morning in England. Much love as always x

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you Glenn! It's cold here too, seeing this older video makes me miss the warm weather and the ocean!

[@michaelswift2423]

Lovely video. Love all three paintings and especially love the interaction and closeness you have with your daughters. That’s priceless, something I dearly miss and would give the world for.

[@brownlauren15]

perfectly said...

[@antoniomelendez3919]

I love ❤️ that you mentioned bob ross I learned so much through his shows now I combine your technique with his you are great and god bless you and you're family

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you, Yeah, he was great!

[@kathyblake1729]

Just found you, I appreciate how thorough you are in teaching!

[@genevievemurphy7498]

Jessica not only are you a brilliant & gifted artist but you are also an excellent teacher too . I learn so much from you . Please consider a workshop here in Ireland ☘️🇨🇮🤗🎨

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you so much for that! I would LOVE to do a workshop in Ireland! If there is someone who would coordinate it, and provide a venue, I'd be thrilled to see that happen! Ireland is where my family is from and I enjoyed every minute that I was there 21 years ago, and I cant wait to go back!

[@teodygaspar]

wow... you had a good family bonding trough painting outdoor... congrats

[@NYTruthseeker]

Your children are precious and such good teachers!!! Great confidence! Good job, momma!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you so much!

[@mycupoftea12]

I live on Cape Ann, (Gloucester) Massachusetts and have yet to begin painting with any medium. I felt so relaxed watching you paint along with your daughters and felt inspired. Your explanations of all the supply setups were crucial. I want to go out the first time fully prepared. (Love the papertowel holder.) The blending of colors and explanation of values is important. I never even thought about how to carry a wet canvas, so the holder was a helper too. Good video...please video tape more...I'm a new follower and am very thankful.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! I want to encourage you to keep it up! There are times when you wont feel like it, or you may feel discouraged, but keep heart- there really isn't anything quite as rewarding as a full day of being immersed in nature, and absorbing it's natural beauty. Have a wonderful time! Thanks again! Happy Painting!

[@clydejohn5642]

It so refreshing to see your daughters painting with you. My Grand Children are the children that Love art. My children especially my Son could never sit still and wants immediate gratification. I tried to get them intrested in my painting passion. You are so fortunate to have them with you, painting and spending time together. God Bless you Jessica and Happy Passover to you and your beautiful family. Amen...

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you Clyde! I agree! God bless you too!

[@Akha42]

v joyful , thnx all :) it also shows that same place and same composition different artist mixing colors will result in paintings with different feelings .

[@naomidavis5753]

I love this video!

[@jasonsentuf9663]

Another lovely one ... thanks you guys! you are great teacher ever..you have lovely kids..Good Luck!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks so much Jason!

[@viviandibrell849]

I just happened upon this and really enjoyed watching it. You make it look so doable. Thank you. Your kids are great!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you so much!

[@alphashanahan4323]

thanks a lot! The best teacher ever! And your daughters' works are very impressive. They definitely have the artist genes :) I am self-taught and the amount of linseed oil to mix in was quite a mystery to me. You have explained things so clearly. Awesome!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you!

[@peterbunyan8297]

Charming and instructive :)

[@encouraginghope7657]

THANK YOU!!! I have been looking for a tutorial like this for a LONG time!! You are so charming and such a good teacher!! THANK YOU!! I Love the look of plein air oil landscapes but I just couldn't figure out the details of transporting and setting up. Your daughters are SO talented! I was SO concerned about how to safely transport and store the solvents - so any tips about that would be appreciated. THANK YOU!!!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you so much for your encouragement and support! You're very kind! :)

[@scottallen6058]

Best video. Thank you.

[@johnnyrbattaglio6943]

Thank you I think you all had a fun time 👍

[@josephlopez9680]

I am a new oil painter and a Plein Air Member, Palm Beach, Florida, for one year only. I appreciate this video in particular because I won't feel so intimidated the next time I pack up to paint with Plein. Also, explaining what paint to mix is crucial to me. Thank you sooooo much, Jessica!! Patti Lopez

[@JessicaHenry]

Awesome! Comments like that make all this effort here totally worth it! Thank you! Enjoy!

[@Ladymbomr]

JOSEPH LOPEZ Hi Patti. Just stumbled across Jessica and like yourself am looking forward to painting. I have never tried plein air. We will be moving from the West coast of Fla to Palm Bay in Feb. Do you have any recommendations for art clubs in that area? Beverly

[@josephlopez9680]

No, I unfortunately do not because I live in Palm Beach County. I would start with Google and also the City of Palm Bay activities. Good luck and I am sure you will find artists there because it is such a beautiful area.

[@DQ_ArtGroupie]

I'm just discovering this wonderful plein air training video with you and your delightful daughters! You totaly got your Bob Ross on. The only thing missing was the 2 inch paintbrush and the "beat the devil out of it" cleaning technique. :) You also got a lot done in 40 minutes, especially considering you were multitasking.

[@JessicaHenry]

Wonderful! Thank you! :)

[@belladini4754]

Loved this video with your girls. It made me miss mine. I learn so much from watching your videos. Please do a video on how what you do with your paint palette after you’re done painting , how you maintain it( because I know it develops a skin)and what you do with it to restart a painting. Thank you for sharing. You inspire me to go out and paint.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks Bella, You can just put your paint in an inexpensive Rubbermaid container (or the equivalent of...even a leftover plastic container would suffice) and put it in the freezer. That'll keep your paint fresh for a long time.

[@dipakrathod7966]

Hi...! So beautiful painting.

[@9point2010]

La Croix is one of my favorite drinks!!

[@Jim-kc3gx]

Merry Christmas Eve!

[@glennTinylionUK]

You're such a cool mom x

[@neo5kali]

Thank you!

[@josephcortes4781]

Beautiful work thank you

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks for joining!

[@josephcortes4781]

It is my pleasure , Joe .

[@patio87]

Very efficient sketching btw.

[@Reebeeart]

💜

[@asifikbal4242]

Nice 🖌🖌🖌🖌🖌🖌

[@artgallery1449]

Nice painting

[@genevievemurphy7498]

Hi Jessica just a quick question ... where did you purchase your palette box ? Please .

[@JessicaHenry]

www.artboxandpanel.com and I bought their smallest design.

[@aliciawoodward2289]

Can you tell me what model/brand tripod I should purchase? I want to start doing plein air painting. My husband is building a panting box for me. Thank you!

[@JessicaHenry]

www.artboxandpanel.com I bought their smallest one- more portable that way.

[@EMWenckus]

Really enjoyed this video would you list your supplies in the description., I couldn't understand everything you said; for example the name of and where you got your easel, etc.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you Em, I have a few materials videos on my YT video list. Let me know if you're not able to find what you're looking for.

[@SunshineLeclair]

my medium of choice is watercolor ... where did your daughter who is using watercolor get her little wooden stand? Love the video btw ;)

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks! It was given to her from a friend that passed away. I don't know where~ sorry!

[@SunshineLeclair]

no worries, I found many of them online ;)

[@romelmadray1056]

I have a really basic question which I am unsure of the answers. Can I use mixed media brushes interchangeably oil and acrylic paints?

[@JessicaHenry]

Yes you can!

[@romelmadray7908]

Great thanks

[@annruger]

cute kids!

[@sylvia4425]

Stumbled onto your channel. You look like Amy Adams!!

[@JessicaHenry]

Ha! Thank you!

[@user-tl2py8ib1h]

👍💜🙋‍♀️

[@Melvorgazh]

Got pretty eyes 💕😽

[@TrudieTiger70]

Wonderful. Thank you. Love your easel. What is it?

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks Pamela, That is an artboxandpanel.com design. I seldom use that model anymore, however. I opt for more of a "laptop" design, preferring the paint to be up closer to the painting. But, it's still much more convenient than the heavier French easel alternatives.

[@TrudieTiger70]

@@JessicaHenry what type easel are you using now? Thank you

[@JessicaHenry]

Pamela Williams I use an Open Box M, there are many similar models on the market. Sienna makes a nice one, Strada, Alla Prima, and so forth. Different price ranges. Sienna is the lowest in pricing that I’ve seen starting at around $100. Edge Pro Gear pochades can set you back near 1,000- so there’s a big spectrum in between. Some people do really well just making them with cigar boxes clips and magnets. Whatever works! 😊

[@TrudieTiger70]

@@JessicaHenry so it’s really more about the tripod that’s so important ?

[@arundabholkar4922]

Are these mini easels and not compact easels?

[@JessicaHenry]

They are plein air easels. Designed specifically for outdoor painting and light transport. Pochade boxes also work.

[@mechgear5974]

I'm surprised the paints didn't dry quickly in the sun.

[@vladimirorlov2375]

🙂🤔👀👍🖌🎨🎨🎨

[@joesurfer9754]

My God, you are pretty!

[@user-tn5qv3zr7s]

مرحبا

[@franciscaviani786]

Wow, you are a beautiful female painter. I Lilke your style. I also paint, but I have Parkinson's that marke it more difficult. You are the third pro painter that I have answered. The first one is Michael James Smith and the second is Allison fennel. I would like you to be the third. Is it ok with you. I live in northern Wisconsin on a chain of lakes, with many views to paint. Will send some pics if you want. Ciao F. Caviani

[@jacquigriffin5973]

Better sound later. Cute girls!

[@roccopantaleo6164]

TRITTICO***OK hahahah hello

[@goldstar9174]

Amy Adams?

[@JessicaHenry]

Ha! Well, no, but I do get that often, just not her paycheck! ;)

[@Jim-kc3gx]

Pinky is a PHD thing so there you go

[@guarnerrosales9806]

Olways Qlt.....

[@jacquigriffin5973]

You need a mike. Hard to hear