Hello everyone! I hope you all are having a fantastic summer! I wanted to keep this video short because I know, if you're like me at all, summers are the busiest time of the year. So, in this video I put together bits of information regarding my most asked questions about painting greens, capturing a bit of light and I touch on composition.

I also am sharing a new easel! I love this easel, and I know if you look into it, you won't be disappointed. It has everything I look for in a plein air easel. It will be the one I use consistently. It is light weight, sturdy, laptop design, plenty of little magnets, hooks for hanging things, and two side platforms. I like it so much I painted mine matte black and gave it a customized image of a Tree of Life, Raven, and a Newgrange triskele swirl- all my favorite images. Should make me a better painter, I'm hoping! haha!  I have some videos waiting to be edited where I am using my old pochade, but for all future videos after those, this will be my easel.

Also, in other news~ I am now in a gallery. Ever since Covid, I had put off looking for a gallery, trusting to online sales. Upon a recent trip to Charleston, SC I found Floyd Fine Art in Pawleys Island, an hour north of Charleston, South Carolina. If you're in the area, you should really check out this beautiful gallery. I am so honored to be in amongst such beautiful art. Links for that below.

Below are the links I mentioned in the video you might enjoy checking out!

Jessica Henry Gray Web Site:
https://www.jessicahenryfineart.com/

Floyd Fine Art, Gallery, Pawleys Island, SC
https://floydfinearts.com/artists/pai...

For more information about my upcoming workshops this year to England and France, click this video link. 2025 workshops are full, but we are beginning to take deposits for 2026. More information on my web site listed above.
Spaces Available! France and England Plein...

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Check out some other videos of mine for useful Plein Air Painting tips:

Painting a Stone Bridge and Creek: Plein Air Painting a Stone Bridge & Creek!...
What I pack for Plein Air Painting: Packing for Plein Air Painting: with Jessi...

Materials used in this video:

Painting Box: No Boundaries Easel, by Art Studios Innovations
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Oil Colors:
• Titanium White
• Cadmium Yellow Medium
• Yellow Ochre
Transparent Red Oxide
• Burnt Sienna
• Ultramarine Blue
• Phthalo Green
• Alizarin Crimson

Mediums:
• Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits-
Galkyd gel

Jumbo Brush Clip Holder
https://www.etsy.com/listing/527423406/
For 10% off enter Promo Code: JESSIE  (look for the promo code box on the checkout page when ordering)

Some Videos: Box N Paint Wet Paint Storage:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1342329914/

Brushes:
I prefer Trekel long flats sizes 2, 4, 6, & 8
I have a few small, angled brushes and some small round detail brushes
Small tri-angled palette knife, for cleaning the palette or sometimes for painting

Other:
Paper towels
Odorless Mineral Spirit container
Palette Cup container
Bungee cord to hold paper towels
*Sometimes: Plein Air Umbrella (I prefer White)
Backpack to carry everything
Sketch book/pencil/eraser/view catcher
Small Garbage Bags
Hat
Sun block/chap stick/water/phone/ Personal care needs
rain poncho just in case