Plein Air Painting with Oils #1. First time using my new easel and oils.

Robin uses a plein-air easel and oil paints for the very first time.
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[@lewisartuk]

Hi Folks, Do you paint en plain air already or are you just thinking about it?

[@Rich-pj9wv]

Nice little painting. I use a french easel indoors but being old and knackered I think it would be a bit heavy for me to carry now. I have bought a little pochade box which holds 12x10 inch panels and I can screw it onto a telescopic camera rest or sit down and use it on my lap. All I need now is the courage to actually get out and do it.

[@lewisartuk]

Go for it. Find a quite spot with less people about first. Build your confidence. Let me know how it goes

[@anidaart]

Nice video, new subscriber here. Keep sharing my friend 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lewisartuk]

Awesome thank you so much 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@joannasellors1374]

go go go go go!

[@lewisartuk]

I am I am I am!

[@bertorr7211]

Very gutsy Robin, first time is the worst as we have so fears, you showed great courage in this. The locationwas awesome! I am an amateur plein air painter too and appreciate your struggles. Some more dialogue on your thoughts and colours would be good mate. Cheers from Oz

[@lewisartuk]

Thanks for your support Bert.

[@marycrochet8210]

hope see you more Ibeen sick for weeks

[@lewisartuk]

Sorry to hear you have been sick. I hope you are on the mend Mary

[@mbhart]

Awesome video which is quite helpful for first timers wanting to plein air paint

[@lewisartuk]

Glad it helped. Good luck painting

[@marycrochet8210]

glad to see you

[@40bdg]

Kudos for giving it a go! I'm trying to get the nerve up to try Plein Air. Your painting turned out great! Beautiful place.

[@lewisartuk]

Go for it. It is a fascinating experience. Let me know if you do. Thanks for the kind words.

[@frances3254]

Beautiful painting.....beautiful subject. !!! Thank you from landlocked NM USA

[@lewisartuk]

Thank you Frances. My paintings don't always work out but half of the enjoyment is spending time in a beautiful location

[@GMammanoArt]

For be your first time you did great ! Keep doing it plein air is amazing

[@lewisartuk]

Thanks for you encouragement it means a lot to me.

[@hazelcoate9203]

well done, I would love an easel like that, coming along nicely!,

[@lewisartuk]

Thank you for your encouraging words

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

Great video for me to see. Just planning a similar trip for this weekend. Drawn loads, never painted. It could be messy!! I’m just going to get stuck in and keep it simple. That self conscious feeling is what I feel most nervous about.

[@lewisartuk]

Thanks. Let me know how it goes

[@lisavento7474]

i do what some do and rarely clean my brushes, using some for light colors and some dark, wipe clean w paper towel and tip in safflour oil with a few drops of CLOVE OIL...i've heard students taught covering the brush with saliva...

[@lewisartuk]

Great tips Lisa. I think I will leave the saliva bit!

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

You did really well for the first time out plein air. Travel as light as you can Mate🎨👍

[@lewisartuk]

Thank you. Finding it really challenging TBH. Oils are different to acrylics that I have tried before. Kit is heavy but I do like the easel. Thanks for your comment.

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

@@lewisartuk Yes they are both great in there own way. I enjoy both mediums. Happy painting Mate🎨👍

[@lewisartuk]

Likewise

[@skasskass8331]

Helpful. Thanks…

[@lewisartuk]

Glad to be of service

[@marycrochet8210]

great work

[@lewisartuk]

Thank you Mary. I enjoyed your recent video.

[@marycrochet8210]

@@lewisartuk will made one so

[@lisavento7474]

I've seen them where the legs extend like a tripod, open latch and slide out and lock, which is SO much easier than these NUTS & BOLTS!

[@lewisartuk]

Now that would be better x thank you for supporting me

[@Angela27red]

I joined an Urban sketchers club we go out and paint different areas together. It’s nice. But I am still getting the courag to go on my own

[@lewisartuk]

Great that you have joined a group. That will definitely help improve your skills. I wouldn't worry about not going it alone. I am sure at some point you will find the perfect spot for a solo paint. Might even be just outside your front door. 😁🎨

[@retiredpainter259]

Your walking round with a studio easel 😂😂

[@lewisartuk]

Is it really!!!! Oh my word I don't know I must need my brain checking!!!!

[@jasminehayes7933]

Hi Mr Lewis it’s jasmine

[@lewisartuk]

Hi Jasmine

[@rarasartlog158]

hello! where did you get your plein air easel bag from?

[@lewisartuk]

Hi it came with the easel purchased through Cass Arts