INSPIRING! Plein Air Convention and Expo Colorado 2023 RECAP!

[@AZH1959F]

One of things I love most about watching your tutorials and videos is your authenticity: “I abandoned my painting and moved on.” For less experienced artists that is super reassuring for self confidence.

[@bleuvertetforetdepin7308]

I agree !!!!

[@Shuvah2Him]

DITTOS!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I’m so glad that’s encouraging! I have quite a few abandoned paintings…

[@hannahfisher4342]

I'd love to see a video about that guerrila sketch bag!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Will do! 👍

[@nicola.p]

One thing I love is seeing everyone's set ups, their easels, palette choice, how they have everything laid out. I feel 'equipment interest' is a separate hobby to the art itself 😂

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Totally!

[@sandytorento5048]

Hi Emily, that was a great video of plein air convention seeing all of the artists and beautiful scenery.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@artschoollive]

Wow, what an amazing recap, Emily! Thank you so much for putting together this video. Your attention to detail and storytelling skills truly captured everything about the Plein Air Convention. From the stunning landscapes to the vibrant artist community, you beautifully showcased the essence of this event. Your passion for plein air painting is evident in every frame. Keep up the fantastic work, and we can't wait to see more inspiring content from you in the future! 🎨✨

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

OH MY GOODNESS! Thank you for watching the video and for the generous comment! I'm going to be a frequent visitor on your channel, too. :)

[@sharonschuyler6800]

Looks like you had a marvelous time. And there isn't any better scenery than our Colorado mountains and surroundings. Glad you enjoyed yourself.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I agree! 🙌

[@cindyp.9030]

Being around that many artists painting would intimidate me to no end. There is no way I could do any painting with that many people around. What an amazing opportunity. Seeing all of the new art supplies would be fantastic, I would probably go in debt. 😂 Great video.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You might feel inspired by it, too! 🙂❤️

[@mindofwatercolor]

Yay! I was waiting for this one. Looks like so much fun. Thanks for taking us around. The river painting was awesome Emily! Hopefully I'll be at PACE next year.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks Steve! The river was my fav, too! Can’t wait to paint with YOU! 🙌

[@Mike-ux9qz]

Thank you Emily for all the help from your videos for a new beginning painter. Keeping you and your family in prayer!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much!

[@sherylchapman4168]

How fun! What an amazing experience!! 😊 I am interested, of course, in the Dragons Blood paint, and the Gorilla travel set. I am jealous (in a good way) and so thankful !

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you! I’ll definitely make a video on both of these!

[@ankejacobs4649]

Thanks Emily! You must’ve gone home bursting with ideas!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Definitely!

[@carrollwilson5169]

Great video. Would really love to see all your goodies in a video, including that very interesting plein air set up please

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Coming soon!

[@rogerehinger6694]

Thank you for sharing your adventures in Colorado, I enjoy watercolors more than the heavier mediums so I expect to visit your channel more frequently.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks so much for stopping by my channel!

[@marikareimer4411]

Hello Emily. This event sounds amazing! TYFS your experiences with us. I enjoyed learning about other artists and will check them out! Take care and see you soon!! Oh yes, I would love to see you do some videos on your purchases! 🤗

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Definitely will do! 👍

[@glennakendall6155]

Love this!

[@Blick_Art]

Thank you so much for sharing this! There were so many talented artists and instructors there, it must have been quite an experience! We were impressed with how the artists just seemed to take the hazy atmosphere in stride and used it to great effect in some mysterious, subtle paintings!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yes, everyone seemed to enjoy “capturing the haze”! It was really wonderful-I was especially inspired by the artists who paint with a loose and free “swashbuckling” style. I’d LOVE to paint with that kind of “intentional recklessness!”

[@jameshicks6753]

What fun 😊

[@angelalewis4213]

It was wonderful to meet you in person at PACE! It certainly was an amazing event. You did a fantastic job documenting the event!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much! It was great to meet you, too! ❤️

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Emily, thanks for sharing your wonderful time at this gathering of artists! I especially enjoyed how you used Denise Soden’s Wildlife Palette and created spectacular landscapes! DaVinci paints are so versatile and Denise’s selection is great for a wide range of subjects and not just animals! You proved this easily with your beautiful pictures! I liked it when you simply did not “feel” your painting was going anywhere, so you decided to take a break, walk about and experience your fellow artists and their paintings! Such fun!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I appreciate that! The palette really is so versatile!

[@PutnamFineArtStudio]

Super to see you!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You too! ❤️

[@suel4269]

Your river painting was my favorite!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks, Sue! Mine too!

[@cindybtanner3974]

Thank you Emily for the fantastic documentary about the plein air week in Colorado 😊 I would love to hear more about the bamboo easel. And how you add my mimarybu dragons blood to your art

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Will do! Thanks for the nice comment, Cindy!

[@mariem5990]

This looked like so much fun and so many beautiful paintings ! Thanks for sharing.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure!

[@ChantelleArts]

This looks like such an amazing experience 😮

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Yes, truly!

[@OkieSketcher1949]

Just got back from the Denver area after a family reunion. Whirlwind trip with little time to stop for any length of time so we took lots of pictures. Taking my photos off my phone and onto my laptop for editing. Will have to use photos instead of plein air this time. Really like what you had to show on this video. That part of Colorado is downright beautiful no matter which direction one looks. -OkieSketcher1949

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I'm glad you got to enjoy Denver for a little bit! It sure is gorgeous!

[@scottjonesfineart]

What a wonderful recap (of what I missed)! Thanks for sharing this. Always a treat watching artists do what they do best!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by my channel, Scott!

[@aymanabbasi8150]

Really nice you and your Art work Thanks to shear your experience and working with us 😊

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure 😊

[@Shuvah2Him]

AWESOME!!!!!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks, Dolores!

[@LauraGYoung]

Wow, excellent recap!! I’ve been trying to do the same with my vlog, but this was so succinct and professional that I’m in awe. I was hoping to meet you, but somehow our paths didn’t cross. You did the right thing by opting out of the Garden of the Gods paintout - it was so rainy and windy. Ooof! Your portrait of Michael was amazing. Sadly I wasn’t able to make it to RMNP, but seeing as it’s almost in my backyard (I’m in Fort Collins) I didn’t cry too much over it. Hallet’s is one of my fave peaks to paint, and you NAILED it. Inspiring, as your thumbnail says, indeed. :)

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Aw thank you for the nice comment!

[@Goldi-Luc]

that looks like such fun! what beautiful places! I'm interested in those qor granulating watercolors!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I’ll be making a video about them! 👍

[@sheilacym]

Brilliant !! Loved this…Thank you, Emily !!!!! 🥳💕🤗

[@babettecoverdale7572]

Thanks so much for detailing all your experiences at the conference. I so enjoyed tagging along and seeing all the artists and their beautiful and varied work. Very inspiring!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are so welcome!

[@cadencenova]

“A congregation of artists celebrating God’s creation” 😮 I love that sooo much ❤. Sounds like a really enriching experience. Thank you for sharing 🥰.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure ❤️

[@gadamis]

Thanks for documenting this Emily. What an inspiring event! I have to get myself out there more. I live in sunny San Diego and really have no excuse. 😅

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Oh my goodness-San Diego is IDEAL for plein air painting! Please do-go paint! 🙌

[@stevesidare2493]

Wow! You really nailed those rocks @6:12! (And you did it in 45 minutes???) Group paint-outs do have a nice feel to them.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks so much, Steve!

[@catchip]

Great Expo. I would appreciate a review on QoR watercolours.. Thanks for all you give!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You got it!

[@izzitme2707]

This looks so amazing Emily! I love all the beautiful settings. It's always awesome to see other artists at work and hear their processes in the decisions they make. I've also been a fan of MaimeriBlu Dragon's Blood since my first tube! I love it, and use it all the time. Please do a video for us using some of your art finds! Thank you for all you do.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I would love to! Nice to hear from a fan of the color!

[@artonthecreek]

Oh, I wish I could’ve been there! Maybe someday our paths will cross Emily. Thanks so much for sharing. Great video I’m going to be greedy. I want you to review everything that you purchased lol.❤😅

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Hah hah! Okay! 🙌

[@catharinecowan4514]

This is amazing!! I had no idea it was a thing and while I’m bummed I missed it this year (being right around the corner) I will definitely look out for it in the future. What fun!!!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

It’s so great! They’ll be in The Great Smoky Mountains and the Biltmore next year!

[@franceslazu1784]

Wao!! That looks amazing!! I wish I would be over there!! I’m new in painting. I will love to be in activities like that one but I have to confess that I feel a little bit intimidated. I’m sure is a great fun!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks so much for watching! There were lots of first time plein air painters there-they did so great!

[@stephenwelham]

I made my self a James gurney easel brilliant

[@earlmcpeek4114]

Thank you for this professional, inspiring video! I especially appreciate the information you present on selection of the subject and refinement of the composition. Your comments and those of the artists you interviewed were particularly instructive. Plus, you smile and enthusiasm are contagious.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You are most kind! Thank you for watching! 🙌

[@fuzzydragons]

does miss seymour never age lol looked like a great time!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I know right?

[@CIMMER14]

Thank you for sharing your experience at the Plein Air Convention looks like lots of fun. Could you make a video with the water soluble oil paint? I've wondered if they dry quickly? Are they slower drying than acrylics? I have difficulty with watercolor drying so fast.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I’d love to! Those are great questions, too! I’ll make a note on drying time, etc.

[@COLORDOKID]

Ya gotta talk more about the raymar panels for watercolor...super cool idea but wondering if it's worth the cost.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Noted! 🙂

[@artbykcappadona5166]

Hello Emily, for those of us who couldn’t attend do they have this convention on film so we can purchase it and see what happens in the exciting Plein Air convention? I purchasedPlein Air Live last year, and it was not the same thing. I guess I got duped. But I would really love to be able to see this convention even if it’s just on film.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

If you go to the Plein Air convention web site they should have info on that. pleinairconvention.com/

[@micheleking1114]

What a great video! I live in Colorado Springs, just off of Garden of the Gods Rd. I’ll sheepishly confess that I’ve never plein aired there. Makes me realize I need to get out of my studio more 😬. I’m bummed I didn’t know about this convention when it was literally in my backyard for a day. What part of the state are you based out of?

[@MedievalMary]

Would love a review of the sketch buddy

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Coming very soon! I’ve already filmed it. :-)

[@kathysheola4900]

Hi Emily - what brand spiral watercolor sketchbook were you using in this video?

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

That was the Saunders Waterford fatpad cold pressed 7x10”. :)

[@annettehansen6329]

Did they announce where the 2024 convention will be?

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

The Biltmore and Great Smoky Mountains!

[@bleuvertetforetdepin7308]

I sometimes have the depressing idea that our world is going to sh** and us humain are getting dumbier ,selfish and mean at a very scary pace . this video is a vibrant testimony of all the goods we can thrive on . Seeing all those smilling faces , all that energy,that good will to bring beauty in daily life . i shed a few tears , but I promise it's happy ones . I can't thank you enough for carrying heavy filming gear everywhere . oh and that Micheal Harding portrait is stunning !! thank you 💚

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Oh my goodness what a touching comment. So glad this video brought a smile to your face today. ❤️

[@liz-anna2365]

Have you done a video about the Guerilla painter?

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

No, but I have done one about the guerrilla sketcher!