Packing for Plein Air Painting: with Jessica Henry Gray

It's been a while in coming, but I am so happy to have made an updated version of what to pack for plein air painting from a basic outing to air traveling extended trip excursion! So I hope you enjoy this video! I have been thinking about what to include in this video for quite some time and wanted to make sure that you had ever "i" dotted and every "t" crossed!
In upcoming weeks I will be making a packing vide about regular packing tips and techniques for travel. In the meantime, for those who are adventuring out, I hope our paths cross! Check out my workshops below! There are 5 spots left for my France Workshop! Those won't last long.
Have a wonderful week, friends!
The Links mentioned:
Web Site:
www.jessicahenryfineart.com/
Newsletter: Stay up to date with new developments, workshops, blog and my latest works
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My Blog: I write every now and then about things that matter to me, inspirational ideas, painting tips, stories, thoughts on being an artist, journey through cancer, travel, etc.
www.jessicahenryfineart.com/blog
Social Media:
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Instagram: jessica_hen...
Workshops and Coaching:
Destin, Florida Plein Air 3 Day Workshop, April 28, 29 & May 1, 2022 AS OF APRIL 6TH, 2022: 4 spots left
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Ireland: Join me in Dublin, Ireland! June 20-26, 2022 at the Dublin Plein Air Festival, I will be teaching one day of the event: dublinpleinair.ie/ My workshop for the Dublin Plein Air is sold out, but the Dublin Plein Air Festival has a weeks worth of other teaching and festivities! I will be teaching elsewhere in Ireland, too.
France: Join me Plein Air Painting in France at Le Vieux Couvent, June 27-July 7, 2022 Plein Air Workshop, 5 places left!
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Watch this short video to get the idea of this fantastic upcoming workshop! Dates: June 27-July 7: • Le Vieux Couvent, Fran...
Cannon Beach, Oregon, September 16-18, 2022: AS OF APRIL 6, 2022, 7 SPOTS LEFT www.jessicahenryfineart.com/w...
Online Art Video Instruction:
5 lessons: Landscape/ Plein Air Online Video workshop plus Coaching:
www.jessicahenryfineart.com/w...
4 Video Lessons: Painting the Portrait plus Coaching:
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3 Video Lessons: Painting Pets/ Dogs and Horses plus Coaching:
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Personal Private Coaching:
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PDF File For Traveling with "Artists Pigments" Printable document:
drive.google.com/file/d/1L5lE...
Materials used in this video:
Oil Colors:
• Titanium White
• Cadmium Yellow Deep
Cadmium Yellow Light
• Yellow Ochre
• Burnt Sienna
• Ultramarine Blue
Pthalo Blue
• Pthalo Green
• Alizarin Crimson
Mediums:
• Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits-
• Refined Linseed Oil
* Galkyd Gel
Painting Box:
• Some videos, Open Box M
Handmade wooden palettes by me: jessicahenryfineart.com/works...
Brushes:
I prefer Flats, sizes 2, 4, 6, & 8
I have a few small angled brushes and some small round detail brushes
A container to hold brushes
Small tri-angled palette knife
Other:
Paper towels
Odorless Mineral Spirit container
Palette Cup container
Bungee cord to hold paper towels
Plein Air Umbrella (I prefer White, silver is also fine)
Back Pack to carry every thing
Stool
Sketch book/pencil/eraser/view catcher
Small Garbage Bags
Hat
Sun block/chap stick/water/phone/ Personal care needs
Bug Spray
poncho
Most important!
A Vision~ have a Concept! I'll share more in the video!

[@lowslow3612]

This video is awesome and fun to watch! Thank you! Also, for gluing canvas/linen to a panel I use Golden GAC 100, it works great and is archival quality. I coat both the panel and the canvas/linen before I adhere them together. I have a rugged, but heavy military backpack that I have been wanting to replace. I'll look into the Sienna backpacks. It looks perfect. Thanks again for this super-helpful informational video.

[@CharleyWang]

There is another good work. The sunshine in winter is really good. I like outdoor sketching activities. Your paintings are great! thanks for sharing!

[@heathersimmons9234]

Congratulations on reaching 20,000 subscribers!! Love your lessons and insights!

[@lorachristian7030]

A lot of great information, my sister and I paint outside quite a bit, so this is all very useful, thank you so much Jessica!

[@marin9444]

What a great idea for traveling with wet (and newly dry) paintings! Thank you for this video!

[@nielsdahl2022]

Thank you Jessica, for a wonderful video ! I also have the Open Box M and i love it ❤️👌

[@serjbondjazz]

Thank You so much Jessica. I like it. Best wishes.

[@maria-doloresvazquez-abad4221]

Thank you Jessica: your videos are always instructive and enjoyable. I am already planning the packing for your workshop in France later this year, and your recommendations are so relevant. I was especially grateful for the information about the wet panel carriers. I have also been checking the time my paintings at home are taking to dry, so I can stack them on the way back, and just use the wet carrier for the last 6 paintings. This will save a lot of space in the suitcase. Loli

[@gracedowner3233]

The palette garage does not need to go to the freezer, that is why you need the clover oil. I love it. The paint lasts forever.

[@tomwade7859]

Great tips Jessica ,have a safe trip overseas.

[@shahzadqurashi7728]

Great advice

[@lesliemyrick6249]

👍

[@ronschlorff7089]

Nice vid Jessica, but you forgot to add the "kitchen sink" in your back pack!! Just kidding!! I have few odd things in there too (like my channel locks to pull cactus spines out of my hide; I live near Tucson, AZ), including my Open Box M (I have all of them including the thumb box; I mostly use the 9x12 cuz I do 6x8 to 9x12's generally), I don't have an umbrella and carry my Bogan tripod, it would be heavy in the pack, and my Raymars for panels (Gessobord mostly or home made ones). Best tips are: all stuff regarding flying, transporting etc., personal protection (not just from Bears), sun block etc., for comfort, and something to open a stubborn oil paint tube cap (saves your teeth, .....plus all the Cads taste really terrible)!! LOL :D

[@cmolina5976]

I use a portable cart to put my backpack on ..wheel it around. Have everything I need in it.

[@janesoncanvas8337]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@gracedowner3233]

No need to put the palette garage in the freezer, that is why the clover oil. I love it.

[@luossentjuk5707]

I love the palette garage. I used masking tape on the bottom to hold it on the easel. Sometimes there is enough room to use two small clips to attach it to the easel. I don’t use Velcro.

[@JessicaHenry]

Good idea!

[@danielholt6741]

Those clips are called Binder Clips. 😃

[@CharleyWang]

I'm also someone who likes to tinker with tools.

[@yoon5083]

당신의 작품도 좋지만 당신이 너무 아름다워요.

[@hairdebi]

Where did you get the paint garage?

[@scottjohnson6247]

I also have the black/silver umbrella and agree it's just WAY too dark for me. Any idea where to pick up a white one? Thx!

[@JessicaHenry]

I actually am using a photographers umbrella. It doesn't have the vents to help stop becoming a solid wall for wind. The white ones are getting more difficult to find, I have no idea why! They are far superior. You could check with Julian, or Blick, Not sure where else.

[@scottjohnson6247]

@@JessicaHenry thanks!

[@maggiew9024]

Hi Jessica. I’m actually looking into tripods. Any suggestions? I notice diff brands have so many varieties I’m tall so I want one tall enough for me too. Yours seems simple and light wt..I like the leg clip type releases and a quick release Will be checking on eBay.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks Maggie, Yes, Mine is a SLIK, but I have several brands and I have ordered many off of amazon. I always say, don't go with the cheapest ones, but I don't think the $200 ones are necessary either. You want something that'll fit in your pack, be light but sturdy enough to not blow over in a gentle breeze. Somethings to look for, a hook and the base where the legs converge, that way you can hang your backpack under the tripod to keep it from flying away. A means of adjusting the top clip so you can level out your pochade. Sturdy cranks to raise the elevation. I have broken mine before. Some tripods have what seem like tent pegs for toes to cram them into the soil for stability. I wouldn't do this because you may not always be on soil- could be on a sidewalk sometimes. Anyway, I hope that helps. If you want to run one by me before committing, shoot me an email! I'll look at it quick. :)

[@ronschlorff7089]

check out the Bogan Manfredo I think it's called. Does not collapse too small though but is heavy enough to make a good weapon (a club). For mountain lions (we have here in AZ, and other "varmints" of the two-legged variety) Pricey, yes, and also get the quick release for your easel (I recommend hers) and the universal joint, extra cost but worth it. Cheers.