Painting Ocean Waves in Watercolor en Plein Air

I'm excited to share everything I've learned (so far!) about painting the ocean from life!
We'll discuss the best plein air setup and 5 tips for painting turbulent and exciting ocean scenes while on location!
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[@Vor1954]

Watercolor artists rule! (No disrespect towards oil and acrylic artists).❤

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I totally agree! 😉

[@pjpony1234]

I love painting water, but unfortunately I don't live in an area with abundant scenery or coast line. You're so fortunate that way. I love your work and will check out your courses. Nice paintings!

[@bleuvertetforetdepin]

That's a great quote from Daniel Sprick. 😂. Thank you for that lovely video.

[@michaelcody3829]

Beautiful and so are the paintings, greetings from Australia 🇦🇺.

[@jajakaborge]

Thank you! Wonderful tips, especially observing and noticing the patterns the waves make. Still need to pick up that easel!

[@nellkrams3698]

Great tips! Since I find painting the ocean head on, I’m going to take your advice and paint a side view! Thanks for taking us on a little journey of your trip! Beautiful scenery…awesome artists!!

[@nighthealerrn1695]

Love this. I’m so envious. What a beautiful landscape.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

It really is!

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

Thanks, Emily! Especially for the tip to paint a scene "down" the beach to start learning.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

You're so welcome!

[@ellymeerleveldt614]

Thank you Emily for this great painting🎨❤️.

[@diya6417]

you’re so pretty and talented ✨🖤

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Aw thank you!

[@NancyTipton-u8e]

What a wonderful, uplifting and positive video. I love using watercolor even though it can be tricky…and I’m not a master. I particularly love the surprises (usually). Each painting is like none you have ever done. Each is unique. I thoroughly enjoyed your discussion, the beauty of Cabo and your wonderful watercolor paintings. Thank you for sharing.😊

[@drawingnomad]

Beautiful work😊🌈👍

[@RogerEhinger-tg1hv]

Great advice, observe, carefully watch, sit back and enjoy. Then you will be better prepared when you make things up. It's so difficult at times to convince novice painters ( myself included) that the painting is yours. If you want an exact rendition take a photo, respecting copyrights of course. I always try to change something significant when using photos, other than my own, as inspiration.

[@OkieSketcher1949]

Did some of this the last time I was in Cabo San Lucas. Had a good time sketching and painting the cruise ships, water taxis, and the stone arch that juts out from the small harbor. No real waves however. When one is south of the arch the waves tend to be tamed. The next time I go I need to go north to the bigger waves. I enjoyed this video and I think I may have picked up some good tips as well. Thank you for this one.

[@MB-kf3yx]

Great video with lots of helpful tips and beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@sofiacondadoandrade942]

Gorgeus !!!!❤😊😍✨️😌🙏✨️

[@tamarawinje2127]

Inspiring!

[@DAYbreaking_Ideas]

Thanks!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!