I tried different plein air watercolor setups along the Oregon coast!

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  • @dollygrice677
    @dollygrice677 Місяць тому

    About 30 years ago, I carried about 80 pounds of art supplies and cameras to the south rim of the Grand Canyon. It was my first art trip. The beauty was paralyzing. I found I couldn't capture any of the beauty I was witnessing. The cure was to start small with some flowers, then trees, then the canyon. I did take as many photos as my 35mm film would allow. It was unforgettable. Both of you do wonderful work. Thanks for sharing your trip.

  • @stevenchurch8901
    @stevenchurch8901 Рік тому +6

    Grew up in Brookings, Oregon. A mile from Harris Beach.
    The beaches, creeks, rivers, logging roads, wildlife; hell, the local people are all epic photography, graphite, color pencil, ink, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, oil paint, you name your media, heaven for artists!

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  Рік тому

      Oh wow! Lucky you! 🙌❤️

    • @stevenchurch8901
      @stevenchurch8901 Рік тому

      @@EmilyOlsonArt I live in Arizona now 😆 talk about a change; yet, other than the beaches, the rest holds true here as well! 👍
      We live in a great country!!!

    • @VaniZo-jm2tl
      @VaniZo-jm2tl 8 місяців тому

      No kidding! I live up 3 hours North of Brookings and the landscape is so gorgeously scenic. I plan to drive back down this summer.

  • @lori-lynncampbell9757
    @lori-lynncampbell9757 2 роки тому +6

    Hello I'm from Oregon and have a beach house in Barview. Which is between Garibaldi and Rockaway. Next trip I would love to invite you and your sister to be my guest. We have a beautiful view of jetty. My favorite is walking down through the park/campground to the beach where I often sit and paint. It's a very quite spot. Please come back to our lovely coast. You did a fantastic job of showing off our spectacular area and I thank you so much!

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому +1

      You are so kind! Sounds like a great place to paint! 💕

  • @kathygeesey5555
    @kathygeesey5555 2 дні тому

    This is the kind of travel/painting I would love to do. Love this video.

  • @1991lyly
    @1991lyly 2 роки тому +9

    It's insane how we can see the evolution in confidence in just a week. Your paintings are gorgeous!

  • @chiarasola826
    @chiarasola826 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely video, stunning locations and gorgeous paintings (both yours and Anna's)! Funny to see your twin is left handed 😊

  • @lindawetzel9581
    @lindawetzel9581 2 роки тому +1

    I recommend Ireland as your next plein air trip. Use Paddywagon tours to travel from Dublin to the scenic areas. ‘They offer day trips and you can capture so much beauty.

  • @earthingearthling2976
    @earthingearthling2976 2 роки тому +1

    Steve Hanks is my all-time fav watercolorist. I own one of his pieces. U created amazing pieces, thx for sharing

  • @maria.3649
    @maria.3649 2 роки тому +2

    I live in Portland OR.I really enjoyed your paintings of our beautiful coast.

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому +1

      Portland is a cool city! I’d love to spend more time there.

  • @StephanieCorralArt
    @StephanieCorralArt 2 роки тому +1

    I loved watching this adventure. I love my sister trips, so many great memories.

  • @scottjonesfineart
    @scottjonesfineart 2 роки тому +1

    I was at Cannon Beach 54 years ago. Your video and paintings brought back some special memories of that trip with my family that I haven't thought about in decades. I definitely need to go back. I do so enjoy watching you both paint (looking forward to more)!

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому

      Scott that is so sweet. Cannon Beach is just magical-I found myself wishing my kids were with me! You’ll have to visit there again soon! 🙌

  • @mehrnazmoussavi
    @mehrnazmoussavi 2 роки тому +1

    How fun to have a twin sister to go plein air painting with :-).

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому +1

      It is! A good friend is all you need. 😉❤️

  • @veronicagreen6180
    @veronicagreen6180 5 місяців тому

    Wow love all your paintings,what a great trip w your twin….thanks for sharing,

  • @lindathaxton1994
    @lindathaxton1994 2 роки тому +1

    Love your work ! We love the Oregon coast & I take my painting kit w/me. We are going to Gold Beach next week. Thank you for sharing 🙏

  • @RogerEhinger-tg1hv
    @RogerEhinger-tg1hv 6 місяців тому +1

    Northern California and Oregon haystacks are wonderful subjects. I find that I exaggerate the breaking surf on the rocks but who is going to tattle on me. Though I have a stand up easel and also a tripod I usually paint small enough to hand hold my sketchbook.

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  6 місяців тому

      Love it! Exaggeration is 👍🙌!

  • @WilliamCurrey-o5q
    @WilliamCurrey-o5q Рік тому +2

    Enjoyed all of your paintings just beautiful.

  • @stephaniescholten7698
    @stephaniescholten7698 Рік тому +1

    For your next trip I’d recommend Munising in northern Michigan. It’s a beautiful central location for Grand Island, Pictured Rocks, Tahquamanon Falls, Marquette, and Kitch-it’s-kipi springs

  • @laurahale5774
    @laurahale5774 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! What a wonderful adventure, and beautiful artwork. Thank you for inviting us to come along.

  • @sambill2045
    @sambill2045 2 роки тому +1

    Great video and beautiful paintings, thank you.

  • @pattioneill3849
    @pattioneill3849 2 роки тому +1

    Fun!! My husband and I were in all the same areas, it's great to see you painting all the places we photographed. Your painting is always an inspiration, I've been learning since 2019, pandemic painting. 🥰❤❤

  • @jimorlowski5051
    @jimorlowski5051 Рік тому +1

    come back to the pacific north west but head further north into Canada around the Vancouver area. We got great mountains, ocean, forest, and mystical surprises. There are parks and lakes and shore everywhere.

  • @Blick_Art
    @Blick_Art 2 роки тому +5

    You definitely arrived ready to work! You guys just devoured those gorgeous landscapes. It seems like every item in your kit was carefully selected- it would be interesting to see you pack for a trip like this! We subscribed to @AnnaRoseBain, too!

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so very much!! And thanks for subbing to Anna’s channel, too! 🙌

    • @AnnaRoseBain
      @AnnaRoseBain 2 роки тому +2

      Thank you! 🙏

  • @glenda7921
    @glenda7921 2 роки тому +3

    What a special set of memories. Good for you two for making time. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

  • @MedievalMary
    @MedievalMary 2 роки тому +2

    I love the west coast for painting, but I am also pretty bias😅.

  • @susanbridges6554
    @susanbridges6554 2 роки тому +4

    You make plein air painting seem like so much fun-almost tempted to try it again. Your work is just beautiful.

  • @DQ_ArtGroupie
    @DQ_ArtGroupie 9 місяців тому

    There was a ton of stuff to like and learn from in this, and lots to inspo off of, including learning that Steve Hanks' paintings I've been drooling over for decades, are actually watercolors!! Your shared adventure was fun to watch, and you both created amazing artwork!! Yes, you posed in front of the sign, but it bears repeating. You Sisters Rock!!

  • @williammcneill2753
    @williammcneill2753 Рік тому +1

    I loved this video. Thank you for this great content!

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  Рік тому

      Aw thank you! It’s a pleasure to create!

  • @TradIrishHarper
    @TradIrishHarper 9 місяців тому +1

    What a gorgeous painting opportunity. I do love that pochade box setup. Seems really nice with enough of a footprint to lay out just what you need.

  • @morrisonwatercolors
    @morrisonwatercolors 2 роки тому +1

    How scenic! It is smart to travel with someone to paint with. Thank you for sharing your set ups and paintings. :)

  • @Tex9Down
    @Tex9Down 9 місяців тому +1

    Awesome

  • @amyfiore7107
    @amyfiore7107 2 роки тому +1

    You and your sister are so inspiring! You paintings are so good! I also want to ask where your lovely white hat is from. I love watching your videos!

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому

      You're so sweet! Thanks for the comment! My hat is from REI. :)

  • @marikareimer4411
    @marikareimer4411 2 роки тому +2

    Hello Emily, TYFS your twin painting trip with us! Letting your viewers in on your personal life is quite honorific for me! Such beautiful locations you chose. Absolutely beautiful paintings by you both, I'm going to check out your sister's site next. 😊

    • @artericson
      @artericson 2 роки тому

      I agree, that's so cool that you have a twin! and she paints as well!

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому

      Thanks, Marika!

  • @MB-kf3yx
    @MB-kf3yx 2 роки тому +1

    Loved your paintings and seeing the scenery. Time with your sister is always fun.

  • @sandjune2753
    @sandjune2753 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant Video, thank you so much for sharing !

  • @pamteal5433
    @pamteal5433 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for taking me on holiday with you. Thank you for sharing your work, I loved all of the paintings, by both of you. Very inspiring. Took my sketchbook to the sea today but it was difficult just to stand up! The south coast of England is very varied. Happy painting.

  • @fuzzydragons
    @fuzzydragons 2 роки тому +1

    when i went to oregon for a week (big dog show) the people we were staying with took us to the coast, really wish i had of had a camera, so many lovely scenes to try to capture
    lovely paintings! great job with the driftwood texture on the beach 😀

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому

      Sounds like a good memory! You’ll have to go back again with your camera next time! 😉

  • @lori-lynncampbell9757
    @lori-lynncampbell9757 2 роки тому +6

    I forgot to say, this is by far my favorite video of all. Love seeing you and your sister together sharing memories! That's what life is all about.

  • @jill552
    @jill552 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for taking me away. The Oregon coast is so beautiful. Love the twin trip.

  • @kathryngodsiff9470
    @kathryngodsiff9470 2 роки тому +2

    My son and his family live in Coos Bay, and now I'm even more inspired to try plein air next time I visit. So glad you enjoyed my home state!
    The Blue Ridge mountains have amazing vistas...would love to see your interpretations.

  • @Ca0309
    @Ca0309 Рік тому +1

    Amazing to see two sisters soooo talented! I love your videos! Great trip and memories you 2 had! I’d love to see a video of all the gear you packed for this trip. It seems that you tried a variety of stuff. Cheers from Brasil!

  • @stampysister
    @stampysister 2 роки тому +1

    I love Oregon. It is my favorite place in the world. I got engaged on Canon Beach.

  • @meglh23
    @meglh23 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful!!!!! Wow!! I am blown away. Have you ever considered the Appalachian mountains for a trip? Beautiful mountains, waterfalls, and sunsets.

  • @juliorodriguez9510
    @juliorodriguez9510 Рік тому +1

    Love your landscapes! Thank you for sharing your process.

  • @wendyvancamp1738
    @wendyvancamp1738 2 роки тому +1

    Such a beautiful painting trip. I'm envious. :) Love seeing all your tools and setups. Happy painting!

  • @earlmcpeek4114
    @earlmcpeek4114 2 роки тому +1

    Great work! Inspirational, instructive, and so entertaining! The best!

  • @LaurenJeanArt
    @LaurenJeanArt 2 роки тому +1

    How fun! You’ve inspired me to look into planning a paint-cation!

  • @davidmolloy126
    @davidmolloy126 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic! That's a really good trip and you both looked like you really enjoyed it, and lovely work by you both. Thanks Emily, xx

  • @averageday
    @averageday Рік тому

    I love your videos it’s both educational and calming ❤

  • @wendiebs
    @wendiebs Рік тому

    I just got a plein air set up, I love the Oregon coast. I can't wait to go back and plein air! Thanks for sharing your adventure!

  • @jameshicks6753
    @jameshicks6753 2 роки тому +1

    Next time to Oregon, go On a no moon night with the tide out and walk on the beach. The Fito plankton will give you a wonderful bio luminescent treat. Green lights come from the waves, and each foot step lights up with green light. It’s just magical 😊

  • @ricklabadie172
    @ricklabadie172 4 місяці тому

    Enjoyed watching, thank you for sharing, great

  • @renmuffett
    @renmuffett 2 роки тому +1

    This makes me home sick. I'm an Oregonian who lived at the Oregon Coast for 15 years. I spent many days and hours all along Oregon shores, especially at Sunset Beach, west of Coos Bay. Did you see Botanical Gardens in Shore Acres state park at the old Simpson estate? I used to go there almost daily for quite a while. I didn't paint that entire time. What a shame. But I was a full time mother raising my 5 children. It warms my heart that you are taking this time with your sister, to travel and paint.

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому

      Love this! Raising 5 kids is no joke. Toughest, best job.

  • @PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts
    @PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts 2 роки тому +3

    I absolutely love this video two creatively awesome artists, what more can you ask for, I mean really?❤🤗❤

  • @suzanneb8996
    @suzanneb8996 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing! Beautiful scenery! My suggestion for the next twin trip would be New England in the fall for some gorgeous colorful paintings!

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому +1

      Oh my goodness, that is actually where we’re hoping to go next! 🙌

    • @suzanneb8996
      @suzanneb8996 2 роки тому

      You absolutely should, the fall colors are stunning!

  • @mariem5990
    @mariem5990 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful. So talented

  • @rogerehinger6694
    @rogerehinger6694 2 роки тому

    I've only visited that lower Oregon coast once but would like to revisit. I attempted to paint the 'haystack rocks' no too successfully. I will have to review this video several times I think.

  • @barrylang7362
    @barrylang7362 6 місяців тому

    It looks liked a artist paradise but then I am very lucky as a artist myself I live here in England on the edge of Dartmoor and love going out in the fresh air look forward to seeing more of your videos

  • @Sundies_Art
    @Sundies_Art 2 роки тому +1

    I love cannon beach; it has been years since I traveled there. Living in WA state, there is no excuse, I definitely need to get back down there. Thank you so much for sharing yours and your sister's adventure.

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому

      It is a magical beach! Hope you can make it back there soon!

  • @gillyslikejillysart7458
    @gillyslikejillysart7458 Рік тому

    Beautiful and inspiring❤❤❤

  • @happyone444able
    @happyone444able 10 місяців тому

    Just beautiful! Never been to the Oregon coast, but this makes me want to go! So much natural beauty. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I’m enjoying your channel very much. Just getting back into my art, mostly watercolor and gouache with occasional other media like colored pencil and acrylics.😊

  • @bethcrane5780
    @bethcrane5780 2 роки тому +3

    What a fun start to my day! We have a home at Road's End on the Oregon coast. You would be welcome to be our guests if you wanted to reprise your twin art escape! Thanks for sharing your adventures and artwork with us!

  • @andreatorraca8755
    @andreatorraca8755 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @cindyseverson2917
    @cindyseverson2917 2 роки тому +1

    All beautiful!! Do you have tutorials on painting different rocks? As a beginner I tend to struggle with different Rock colors and textures, when to wet on wet, when to dry brush, when to glaze etc. Thx you

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, there are a few real time tutorials here on my channel!

  • @maureencepiel959
    @maureencepiel959 2 роки тому +1

    Oh how beautiful! You both could publish illustrated tour books!

  • @debbyschwartz377
    @debbyschwartz377 2 роки тому +1

    absolutley beautiful- thanks for sharing!

  • @jillbartos8893
    @jillbartos8893 Рік тому +1

    Nice to see all your setups! What size is the Pochade box that you use? Your link to Blick shows small, medium and large. The side tray comes in two sizes, is yours the smaller one? Thanks for sharing. It's so nice that you and your sister share a love of painting.

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  Рік тому +1

      It’s the 6x8 pochade box with 4x8” panels. :-)

  • @artericson
    @artericson 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like a fun trip! Getting outside and painting is so great! Thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @LuisAlvaradoR
    @LuisAlvaradoR 2 роки тому +1

    Wao qu efabulosa experiencia, me has dado una fabulosa idea, gracias por compartir!!

  • @sonyaoart
    @sonyaoart 2 роки тому +1

    This looks like such a fun and inspirational trip. Thanks for sharing your paintings, they are all wonderful!

  • @mklarson2980
    @mklarson2980 2 роки тому +1

    This was sooo enjoyable! You've really inspired me to start experimenting with the DS PrimaTek paints. Would so love any tutorials on your membership site based on your reference photos from this trip. I'm new to plein air, and coastal landscapes are my ultimate painting joy.

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому +1

      That’s the hope! I need to bolster the landscape category a bit more! 😉🙌

  • @jpettafor100
    @jpettafor100 2 роки тому +1

    what an incredible place to visit! It looked very deserted too. Was that just the places you picked or the angle of the camera?

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому

      We did tend to avoid popular areas, but I think the coast usually is busy with tourism.

  • @weill6872
    @weill6872 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful and so detailed video (as always, I appreciate that)! Gorgeous landscapes and paintings!
    4:12 was mesmerized by how you managed first washes of that painting and there you undelined my same exact feeling about it ;)
    PS: how do you understand who is Emily between the two? Anna is left-handed ;) (great jobs by her too!)

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому

      Yep, very good observation! She’s a lefty and I’m a righty.

  • @BeachMum
    @BeachMum 9 місяців тому

    I love this!! And I love your “Art before Dishes” hat too! 😂 I need one of those!!
    Your sister is brave for painting oils on the go like this! Mine would have been a complete mess by the time I got home! 😂 it would have been nice to see her share her work too!
    I would like to start painting on my beach, but have a couple questions though.
    How does your tripod hold up on the sand? I just bought one but didn’t even think about how it would hold up over time being used on the dry sand and I’m just afraid that sand will get into the legs stopping it from working properly. Does the sand ruin the legs being able to go up and down at all?
    Also, I’m curious what you used as a tripod extension to attach to your tripod that holds your phone to record you working.
    Thanks!!

  • @kstutz230
    @kstutz230 2 роки тому +1

    Really enjoyed watching this and seeing the different set ups. Is Anna a twin sister?

  • @fatstore
    @fatstore 11 місяців тому

    I am very interesting in your sister oil painting gears ,where I can find them?😅

  • @Svetlana-cb1sl
    @Svetlana-cb1sl 2 роки тому +1

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Gothxuk
    @Gothxuk Рік тому +1

    You have tried several different travel palettes this year, what is the one that lives in your travel bag :)

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  Рік тому +1

      Great question! On my latest trip, I mostly used my Sennelier set of 12 half pans. I’ve added a couple additional paint colors to it, too.

    • @Gothxuk
      @Gothxuk Рік тому

      @@EmilyOlsonArt Thank you, I meant to say easel Doh! So many to choose from and a big investment.
      Thank you :)

  • @juliecook9755
    @juliecook9755 2 роки тому +1

    What brand of pencil do you use. I really like the larger grip area.

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому

      Just a mechanical pencil-not sure what brand…🤷‍♀️

  • @ironmomcalifornia
    @ironmomcalifornia Рік тому

    I ordered the 6x8 pochade box but mine didn't come with the rubber band or the side panels I see you using in the set up of yours. What did I do wrong?

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  Рік тому

      Unfortunately they are sold separately. 😔

  • @giwdej.santos7982
    @giwdej.santos7982 11 місяців тому

    What about mosquitoes? Do they exist there?

  • @patrickwyatt7820
    @patrickwyatt7820 Рік тому +1

    Does your sister have a UA-cam channel?

  • @maryhazlett
    @maryhazlett 2 роки тому +1

    You two look identical, but your sister is a leftie, so, not identical?

    • @EmilyOlsonArt
      @EmilyOlsonArt  2 роки тому +1

      We are identical “mirror image” twins!

    • @maryhazlett
      @maryhazlett 2 роки тому

      @@EmilyOlsonArt I actually wondered about that. I've heard of that - cool!

    • @maryhazlett
      @maryhazlett 2 роки тому

      @@EmilyOlsonArt helped your parents and teachers, I'm sure!