Watercolor Plein Air Painting: Pro Tips and Techniques
Emily Olson Art
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Art tutorials, plein air painting, product reviews, and ALL THINGS WATERCOLOR! Here you'll find instruction to help you improve your own watercolor painting techniques and create more realistic artwork! You can follow me on Instagram @e_olson_art For all business enquiries, brand collaborations or influencer opportunities, please contact [email protected]
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I'm enjoying this beautiful Spring day in the best way possible--hiking and painting outdoors! In this video I share my thought process for choosing WHAT to paint and take you through step by step through a watercolor painting while on location! Grab my FREE 24 page Watercolor Pet Colors Ebook Guide ➡️ https://watercolormastery.com/pet-colors-guide/ Get my FREE Watercolor Jump Start Guide ➡️ https://watercolormastery.com/jumpstart-guide/ Watch REAL TIME narrated tutorials (including plein air instruction!) through my Watercolor Mastery Membership ➡️ https://www.watercolormastery.com ❤ SUBSCRIBE if you're new to my channel & click on the bell 🔔 so you never miss a new video. Also, feel free to leave comments below; I read each and every one. 😀 Follow me on Instagram @e_olson_art These are the supplies used in this video: 🎨 Ultralight Bamboo Magnetic Sketch Easel Handmade by Taylor Seamount ➡️ https://www.etsy.com/listing/1197961253/ultralight-bamboo-magnetic-sketch-easel 🎨 Sennelier French Artists' Watercolor Set - Metal Pocket Box, Set of 12 half pans ➡️ https://bit.ly/3CjELlg 📜 Arches 7x10" cold pressed paper block ➡️ https://bit.ly/Arches7x10 🖌️ Escoda Size 12 Round Travel Brush ➡️ https://bit.ly/Escoda 🖌️ Silver Black Velvet Voyager Travel Watercolor Brushes ➡️ https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-9110133-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fsilver-brush-black-velvet-travel-brushes%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D05443-1009&cjsku=05443-1009 📜 MACTREM Camera Tripod ➡️ https://amzn.to/43z6x97 🎒 REI Co-op Trail 25 Pack ➡️ https://www.rei.com/product/168486/rei-co-op-trail-25-pack-womens 🎥 Film & Editing Gear 🎞️ - Canon EOS R Plus RF24-105mm F4-7.1 is STM Lens Kit ➡️ https://amzn.to/3pC8mR9 - (for filming with my iphone outdoors) Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket ➡️ https://amzn.to/3OEkSLN - Manfrotto 502 Video Head MVH502AH ➡️ https://amzn.to/35QTU0w - pangshi 11inch Adjustable Articulating Friction Magic Arm ➡️ https://amzn.to/3CkT73X - Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro Please note, some of these links are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating helpful and entertaining free content! I only recommend products that I use and love.
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