Plein Air Painting Through Southern Arizona 🌵 Relaxing Art/Travel VLOG

The Arizona landscape is so diverse and unbelievable. On this peaceful one day road trip, I traveled down to Madera Canyon, cut up through Box Canyon, and then finally ended up in Sonoita...maybe for a glass of wine or two. In the process, I painted two (time-lapsed) watercolor landscapes using my travel sketchbook/art journal and a handful of colors. My art supplies, materials, and color palette are listed below.
Remember, even if it is a bad day painting... it is still a GREAT day! Enjoy and thanks for watching!
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MATERIALS:
- Homemade Watercolor Sketchbook, 11"x7.5" Fabriano 140Ibs Cold Press
- Holbein Watercolor Metal Palette
- Filson Journeyman Backpack
- Escoda Synthetic Travel Watercolor Brushes
- Simply Simmons Nylon Watercolor Brushes
Watercolor Palette: (Daniel Smith & M.Graham Watercolors)
- Yellow Ochre
- Indian yellow
- Naples Yellow
- Cadmium Red Scarlett
- Cadmium Red
- Alizarin Crimson
- Cobalt Violet
- Mars Violet
- Burnt Sienna
- Burnt Umber
- Azo Green
- Viridian Green
- Phthalo Green
- Turquoise Blue
- Cerulean Blue
- Cobalt Blue
- Ultramarine Blue
- Ultramarine Violet
- Indigo
- Panye's Grey
ART BRANDS USED...
@UtrechtArtSupply
@MGrahamCoPaint
@MHPaints
@HolbeinArtistMaterials
Music:
- "Images of Tomorrow" by Unicorn Heads
- "Snowy Peaks pt1" by Chris Haugen
- "Tupelo Train" by Chris Haugen
- "Si Señorita" by Chris Haugen

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Check out my last 5 years of Watercolor & Gouache sketchbooks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3mtkKWva7x6iJY

[@SketchIwerks]

Calm and relaxing, amazing art and all.

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Thank you so much 😀

[@twinkministries]

hate to say it but i think this has roped me into liking landscapes.. never thought i’d be here..

[@michaeljohnnolan]

That's wonderful! Landscapes eventually turn us all ... no matter how hard we fight it. Now get out there and paint those plants! :)

[@yaromcohen]

More videos, more videos, more content, MORE VIDEOS! Please! im dying here. 10 videos ?! I wish there were other teachers / content creator on painting like you- but there arent! Please ! Share your Knowledge with us! Love from Israel.

[@michaeljohnnolan]

James! Haha. You are the best! I am working on 2 new videos right now...both painting tutorials that will be out later this month. I promise to release 15-20 videos this year. Thank you so much for the support. I really appreciate you.

[@savannahfitzsimmons707]

This is so dreamy, and that second painting has me swooning! ✨

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Thank you so much 😀 AWESOME! Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching.

[@manosotelo4730]

This is awesome Mike! Love seeing the process, BEAUTIFUL!👍

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Mano! Thank you, pal! It is all movie magic.

[@bybradyfellows]

Just the watercolor inspiration I was needing 🙏 Fantastic video

[@michaeljohnnolan]

So glad! Get out there and paint! You are a great painter, Brady. Thanks for the watch and the kind words.

[@gingergreen237]

This looks like a wonderful day!

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Thanks for watching! It so was.

[@DanielMorales-mh6yc]

Road to 1 million!

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Awesome! It might be a long road. Thank you!

[@raerae6422]

I love how you are walking a In your painting for the thumnail! So unique!

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Thank you so much 😀 I thought it was cool too. Although, I do look like a giant. Haha.

[@mharris7832]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.......LOVE THE STORY YOU TELL!!!! MUSIC EVERYTHING...thank you for sharing your sensitivity and calm and your gift!!

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Thank you so much!! Your comment is beyond kind, and honestly, it made my day. I am overjoyed you connected with the video. It was so much fun to make. Cheers to you!

[@smithfnpsmith9904]

So wonderful to see Arizona Plein Air painting videos. I sat by that creek and at the Wine Bar and painted oo. I enjoy watching how you build up your painting and add texture. Love to see more paintings

[@michaeljohnnolan]

So cool! That is the best spot to paint and drink. Haha. I am so glad you enjoyed the video. That was such a fun video to make. Thank you for watching and leaving such a cool comment. Cheers!

[@SafariInTime]

Very relaxing. 🤠

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Glad you think so! I did try to make it that. Thanks for watching!

[@gabilopez9128]

your videos are such a work of art! very beautiful and inspiring :)

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Thank you very much! I am humbled. Honestly, your comments are very kind. Thanks for watching.

[@courtneyclegg9630]

Yay! Madera is my favorite hiking spot! I love that you painted it!

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Mine too! Awesome! Thank you for watching, Courtney! Always great to hear from you.

[@courtneyclegg9630]

@@michaeljohnnolan oh and if you're in sonoita again I suggest checking out The Meading Room! They have great mead. And I always like watching your videos to see what you're making!

[@MayFire55]

Ahh this looks so fun! Also you put SO much into your film making, your videos always look so sleek!

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Thank you so much!! I try. It is to cover up for the mediocre paintings. Haha. Thanks for watching!

[@naomipark2333]

Michael!!! You've inspired me so much!! I'm in Hawaii and got a new sketch book and pens and outside doing my lil thumbnails as warmups like you had taught us in class. I've internalized you in my art heart and you're with me in spirit. I miss you so much 🤗 thank you for giving me a new art life ❤

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Naomi!!! That is about the nicest message ever. Your words are truly humbling and so kind. I am so overjoyed you liked this video. Hold on... Hawaii!? Amazing! I am just so happy to read you are really doing it. What a beautiful land. It must be just outrageous to paint. I miss you too. Go get it!

[@naomipark2333]

@@michaeljohnnolan I was so scared and reluctant to try again the self cringe and force of inertia felt so strong but then I remembered how humbled I was in your class and you complimented my charcoal shading one day on this blob that I didn't think was anything at all. And you always give such valuable constructive feedback on how to do better because you've been through the struggle to become a master! You always speak so honestly and because of you I believe in myself a lil more every time I sketch without judgement but just feel....I do love doing those lil thumbnails so freaken awesomeness thank you for this and everything you taught us. I have no idea what I'm going after but I know the journey brings out the lil creative kid in me and that is the best version of myself so I'll be ok 😀

[@michaeljohnnolan]

@@naomipark2333 You truly make me smile. You are a pure being. Your happiness makes me so happy. I am absolutely honored to have even the slightest impact on your creativity and creations. True self expression is the goal. Let your inner spirit guide the way. You have always been so tapped in with your fabulous dancing. Thus, that makes sense that drawing and painting would be your next natural artistic connections. Cheers to your joy, Naomi.

[@naomipark2333]

@@michaeljohnnolan awww thank you so much 🥹🤗 well when I watch you very carefully in class study your movements (not in a creepy oogling way I promise 🙏) I can tell that you're essentially doing micro fine scale dancing with your hands/arms and eyeballs and your brain print lands on the page or canvas like sorcery. I swear you're a magician!! Oh btw one of my good friends/colleagues wants to learn to draw so you know which Prof I recommended to her ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! Btw have you considered doing a Ted Talk, lessons on Master Class or Skillshare? don't know what I did in this life to be soooo blessed with the most amazing teachers but I won't embarrass you lol I promise to give it my best, mess up a bunch and know there is space for infinite delightful thumbnail sketches 👍 🖼️.

[@captainnolan5062]

It would be nice to see the view you are painting. Wonderful watercolors. Makes me want to get out my box and get painting (very inspiring). Thanks for posting.

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Great suggestion! You are so right. I didn't realize that until after I posted the video. In the second travel art vlog I filmed, I made sure to film the scene I painted. Thanks for the kind words. Do it! Get those paints out and get to painting. Happy painting! Thanks again!

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Wait... Captain Nolan!? Nice. Good to meet you Captain!

[@VicHollinsart]

How have I watched all of these videos but wasn't subscribed... UGH. Great channel Mike!

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Vic! Haha! No worries. I had unsubscribed from myself weeks ago and only realized it last week. Thanks for smashing that subscribe button! Your new content is so good!

[@VicHollinsart]

@@michaeljohnnolan You are too kind. I have no idea what I'm doing. 🫣

[@michaeljohnnolan]

@@VicHollinsart Haha! Neither do I! That is what makes us dangerous.

[@Prairiehawkmn]

Love it!

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Thanks!! I am so glad. Appreciate it so much. Cheers!

[@eprohoda]

how’s life?,love i,beautiful footage~see you later, ))

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Very good! Thank you for watching! Appreciate it!

[@isabel301]

Cows!

[@michaeljohnnolan]

So many cows!

[@philipmelton9453]

Interesting. Marks!

[@michaeljohnnolan]

@@philipmelton9453 Thanks Phil! Sadly, I just copied those marks from a brilliant Tucson based landscape painter. ;)

[@naomipark2333]

Im totally copying you with my lil backpack awww🎒 😊

[@michaeljohnnolan]

Copy away! I have been copying people for years! Looks like you had fun! :)

[@DanielMorales-mh6yc]

First comment

[@michaeljohnnolan]

First reply! :) Thanks, Dan!

[@shrug_shrugsly]

I just can’t keep saying all my adoration for these videos because I fear I’m becoming creepy with all my effusive emote-ery. But dadBLURN I love these videos and I’m gonna find a way to keep doing the supporting without seeming a creepy stan’ly 😊 So spitting comments but withholding effusing 😊

[@shrug_shrugsly]

But I can’t stop being so impressed. You’re deserving of all the appreciation from all the potential audience people out there so here’s the best I know how to do to get your great work out for more folks. Because they deserve it ❤❤❤like you deserve it ❤❤❤

[@shrug_shrugsly]

Thank you soooooo much for these!!!

[@michaeljohnnolan]

You are just too much. :) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I am so glad you enjoyed this video too. I loved making it. LOVED! Your kindness is legendary. I am so very grateful you have connected with my videos. That means so much. Have a beautiful new year!!!!!!

[@shrug_shrugsly]

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