"CLIMBING to New HEIGHTS with Plein Air PAINTING?!"

How far (and high!) can we hike today? Come along with me in this vlog-style video as I hike up a mountain with all my heavy gear and paint with watercolors on location in Colorado!
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[@Blick_Art]

The opening statement gave us goosebumps: "Whether or not your painting turns out I think it's always worth it." We think so too! There's no such thing as wasted art supplies, except the ones that go bad in storage because they never got to be used. We derive so much good from the experience of making art- yes, Emily, it is always worth it, and your videos make a convincing case for that!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yay! Thank you for that-if my videos can inspire more people to paint for the love of it, then I’ve done my job. ❤️

[@jixargenal]

You inspire me so much, and I’m going to pain in my next trip because of you. Thank you ❤️

[@mindofwatercolor]

"Holy mother of wildflowers!" 🤣😂 Hilarious! Beautiful hike and paintings Emily. Such a fun video. But I'm out of breath now just watching.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Hah hah! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I love working up a good sweat for the painting. 😂

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Your wonder is like small kid collecting pebbles or sea shells on the beach...this is how one should live life too...with sense of wonder 🤔... amazing spirit Emily...God bless you 🙏

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Aw I appreciate that!

[@leonielowenmadchen3050]

I love when you takes us with you into the nature. 😍😍 Thanks for that beautiful video.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure 😊

[@ladyinblack3398]

Thats the whole point about plein air painting. You get it all. Excercise plus art and a different sight getting out and fresh air. Well done.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Right on!

[@lorrainemanning3809]

Emily your paintings are just so beautiful. I went out today and attempted my first plein air ! Oh boy it looks like a five year old did it, I was totally overwhelmed. Didn’t have a clue where to start. 😂. But I absolutely loved it. So many people spoke to me and it was just so much fun. I will definitely go out again and do it, hey I can only improve right…

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I LOVE THIS!! Way to get after it! Watch out, though-Plein air is highly addicting! 😉

[@mariem5990]

❤ Beautiful ! Thank you for bringing us along

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so welcome!

[@vupps]

Oh wow! Emily, I don’t know which to wow on! The beautiful scenery during your hike or the beautiful paintings you produced of the sceneries!! A WOW to all of that and your never ending spirit and energy. May you have that kind of energy always and be so gracious enough to share it!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Aw that means a lot. Thank you. 🙏🏻❤️

[@loveandlife4222]

I think your painting is beautiful! Nice job!

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Emily! What a glorious trek! I have seen several other Plein-Air painters us a diffuser or umbrella not so much for shade for yourself but for your painting surface! It can work for both, but getting that shade for my paper is so key for me to get a good look at my painting as I work! I know James Gurney has his own remedy and it is an add on for his palette! I am sure yours is similar enough to fit right on to yours! Most are so light they are also good for hikers too! I think you did exceptionally well getting multiple paintings on your outing! I have gone out and been so exhausted that I did not paint a lick! So good on you young Lady! Here's hoping we see more next video!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yes, it’s probably time to get a diffuser of some sort! James Gurney has definitely solved the problem. :-) He’s brilliant!

[@kellyhalligan1328]

I also love living in Colorado

[@jenniferdoyleart]

Emily that hike would have been so worth it. Amazing view

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you! It was fun!

[@hannahfisher4342]

The paintings are beautiful! The "wood" in the rock is actually mica which has been used as a fine, natural glitter in things like cosmetics and even watercolors. Other precious gems, like garnets, are often found with mica too.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

That’s very cool! Thanks so much for sharing this fun info!

[@karenstoner3938]

Emily-you are the most positive person and you truly inspire me. I love watching your videos and learning from you. You are a bright light on KZbin thank you for all your hard work.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Aw I appreciate that. Thank you so much!!

[@memalus]

Your enthusiasm is awesome! I thoroughly enjoyed going along on this hike with you. The paintings are beautiful! Makes me want to visit Colorado again!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks so much for the nice comment! It was a fun hike!

[@margaretclayton5756]

I love the honest way you include your viewers on your excursions. You approach your painting like a human being. Thank you so much!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Aw thanks!

[@jenniferdoyleart]

Wow thanks for sharing. I miss the mountains. I live in Ohio but born in pa and have family there. I want to see Colorado some day. It’s so pretty. I hope to plein air there someday. Happy painting ❤

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yes, come visit! 🙌

[@jenniferdoyleart]

@@EmilyOlsonArt I want to do bad. You are living life my friend. By the way your kid channel is so cute. I had no idea. I’m going to watch to learn how to draw somethings

[@weill6872]

Great job! Would love to have such a beautiful and calm place like that so I could paint ALONE xD

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you very much!

[@sherylchapman4168]

What a fun day!

[@catchip]

What a massive effort.. You wore me out Girl! lol. Love your art, your energy and that you share it.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I appreciate that so much! I do love my job!

[@CIMMER14]

Thanks so much for your inspiration! Like you I love hiking, rocks and painting and I need to do more. I will have to try Eldorado Canyon looks beautiful ! Love how your paintings came out.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You’d LOVE it there! 🙌

[@jpettafor100]

really envy you that beautiful place you live in! I was sorry that you didn't get a chance to show more how you did the water in the waterfall. That is something I would like to see you demonstrate.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I’ll be making a video soon all about Plein air waterfalls. :-)

[@Theprocrastipainter]

This is such a good video Emily, your filming and editing skills were really on show. I love how I felt fully included on this hike, something I wouldn’t be able to do due to health issues. The scenery was wow, so interesting to see as someone not American. And as always, your paintings were fantastic!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I’m so glad! That’s exactly what I was hoping for with this video. Thanks so much for watching!

[@bleuvertetforetdepin7308]

thank you .💙💚

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Welcome!

[@cametientaucoeur]

Your paintings are great. Please stay safe & please stay with others. My husband & I in our youth have encountered bad men on 2 occasions hiking in many parks. Jeanne ( retired RN)

[@diannemills1925]

What a beautiful place you live. I'm in South Australia with totally different landscapes but still very beautiful. I love you KZbin videos I have learnt so much. Thank you

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks so much for watching and for the nice comment!

[@heathers_colorpalooza8789]

I think your painting turned out great. It’s such a beautiful area. Thanks so much for sharing the whole thing with us. That’s so interesting that there was a hotel all the way up that mountain side. Kind of amazing really. 😊

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

Gorgeous scenery! What a strenuous hike! Your paintings are fabulous as always. I've always loved to be outdoors in the mountains. Don't get to do that anymore, unfortunately, but hey Emily, please carry protection and a PLB (personal locator beacon) @ canammissing project. Thank you so much!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks so much for watching! 💕

[@zoewhiteart7676]

Gorgeous scenery! You are a trooper for hiking so high, plus having the energy to produce two beautiful paintings as well. An enjoyable vlog, thank you.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@donnamullins1271]

I love your paintings! Thank you for sharing it and the gorgeous scenery! Absolutely majestic!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@amiemarieart]

Amazing, amazing, amazing…… I absolutely love everything about this video. ❤

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much!!

[@nataliemaclise3022]

Love love love your videos. The whole experience. ❤

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

So glad!

[@laurahale5774]

Thank you for all of your hard work! What a great video.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@ohbli_oh]

This is one of my favourite if your paintings. Really lovely.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@terayahm6873]

As always enjoyed your hike adventure and you painting❤

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@cherylhughes691]

Thank you Emily, I absolutely loved this video. Such beautiful amazing views to pick from, and your paintings are lovely. I found this video really spectacular - thank you so much!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much!

[@Shuvah2Him]

I love this! I always loved hiking out like this, but that was before I started painting seriously. I start out now, and find things to paint before I get where I intend to go!. I do better taking pics and painting at home because I live in the AZ desert where it was 110 yesterday, and so dry, water dries on the brush before you get to the paper!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Oof yes-the dry heat is brutal for watercolor painting! Glad you’ve found some good solutions!

[@nellkrams3698]

Wow!! Amazing view, amazing painting. I don’t know how you can possibly pick just one view or how you can decide which one…there were so many beautiful spots to pick from.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

It can definitely be tough to decide! 🙂

[@jajakaborge]

I love these videos! Never fail to inspire me! I'm obsessed with how you paint rocks, they're so beautiful. Thank you for the time and effort it took to make this video.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so welcome! It’s truly a joy!

[@jennyrose1274]

Beautiful paintings and wonderful scenery.. As a mother I was worried for your safety, not only from bears but snakes. I was constantly looking at the ground. I expect you are used to it, but I would have been very anxious.. Living in the UK, we do not have those worries, except for adders, who are very shy.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

So nice of you! 💕

[@OkieSketcher1949]

Beautiful area to hike in and paint. One could use up a brand new pad of paper if one were to stop at every scenic spot and paint. Makes one want to get out and hike. Right now however it is ninety something soon after sunup, a hundred plus around noon, and even 5he evening temps are not conducive to hiking. Guess I will just drive over to my next sketching spot and set up just outside the car. -OkieSketcher1949

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yes, too hot to paint outside!

[@ChantelleArts]

Looks like you had a lovely time, I think I would’ve been too tired to paint after that hike though haha 😂

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

It was great fun!

[@horaciomartinez1694]

Wow! Incredible place! Great job! Congrats

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks a lot! 🙌

[@franceslazu1784]

Beautiful paintings!! Awesome view and great determination!! ❤

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@karenthomas2302]

Only thing I was having problem with is when you walked up to the edge of the cliffs, I am petrified of heights, and I had to turn my phone 2 times because I became nauseous. lol it is definitely a beautiful place minus the cliffs. lol and your paintings are always amazing. We are our worst critics. I say it’s put beauty. Tfs and taking us along.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Oh no! Sorry to make you queasy! I am sure it looked scarier than it actually was-I never get too close to the edge. :-)

[@K.ART_vlog]

nice ❤

[@debsmith7050]

Such fun 😊

[@gadamis]

What an inspiration! Thanks Emily. I was honestly moved by the vistas you were capturing.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I’m so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Excellent work👌👌

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@lamialenoire]

I have the worst time reading trail signs lol, give me a regular/overhead map any time!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Thanks for sharing ☺️

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure 😊

[@heathers_colorpalooza8789]

Oh wow your second painting was amazing. I just loved it. 😊

[@nancy9704]

I'm so inspired because of this video. We live in the mountains by a lake and a gorgeous river, and I don't take advantage of it as much as I should. Plein air painting is what I need to be doing. I also love your hat! May I ask where you purchased it and the name of it? I'd like to get one for myself and my daughter. Thank you :)

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yes! It’s made by the Henschel Hat company-I got it at a little store in Manitou Springs, but it’s also on Amazon: Henschel Cowhide Suede Explorer with Mesh Crown a.co/d/1emFiYh

[@nancy9704]

@@EmilyOlsonArt Oh, thank you so much! Love it. I also should've watched the whole video before I spoke. I'm a tad compulsive, so I apologize for that. Both of your paintings turned out awesome!

[@jayboehm3382]

Loved the video! How did the paintings look when you got them indoors out of the direct sunlight? I've been struggling this season with painting in direct light and finding everything too dark when I get it home. Later this summer I'm going to build a Gurney-style easel (essentially what you use in this video, only with a gadget attached at the top) so that I can deploy a light defuser. Thanks as always for sharing your wonderful content.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yes, I’m definitely considering a diffuser! The paintings looked good out of the sunlight. :)

[@kimsmart263]

I enjoyed watching this so much! Beautiful scenery and love how your painting turned out! I see you’re using the Taylor Seamount easel. I’m torn between this one and the U Go pochade! I’ve watched your videos on the U Go and it seems like a great set up. Can you tell me which one you prefer using? The magnets on the Seamount are very appealing! Any help would be appreciated, thanks ☺️

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I should make a comparison video-thanks for the suggestion!

[@kimsmart263]

That would be awesome!

[@user-do7bj5cr3w]

Where is this? I would love to go there. Beautiful painting!

[@lmessenger4171]

You are amazing. Do you ever do retreats? I have tired countless times to do your moonglow horse video and have failed miserably

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much! As a matter of fact I’ll be doing a watercolor retreat in Spain next year!

[@lmessenger4171]

Dream come true.

[@lmessenger4171]

Is that your first retreat? I would love to attend

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

It is! Are you on my email list? It's not posted yet, but more info will be coming out soon!

[@nancy9704]

I should've said this in my first comment, but, sweetie, please don't walk alone, or definitely have bear/pepper spray or an AK-47 or bow and arrow or boulder with you when you do! I don't know, I think I watch too much Kendall Rae. Your painting turned out amazing! The wild flowers were so beautiful, along with the landscape.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I never felt unsafe! Thanks for your concern, though!

[@annenglish2935]

AK-47 😂

[@monicaj3023]

You're a brave girl ! It was fun hiking with you :)

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Aw thanks!