Plein Air Painting: French Water Garden, with Jessica Henry Gray

Hello everyone! And Happy Spring! This video is actually from last summer when I was teaching a workshop in Sothern France. We went to a beautiful Water Gardens, complete with koi fish, dozens of water lily's and of course an identical (well, mostly) bridge like Monet's. This video was filmed as a demo to my group of students so there are some questions, some chatter and crunching gravel in the background. That being said, I thought that the content was very useful and thought you might find the birds peaceful and instruction of value. I have two spot now available for this years (2025) France workshop, June 16-26. Details below in the link. It is an amazing time shared by everyone! Anyway, I hope you enjoy this one, I will be doing more as we ease into spring and summer. Thank you for watching and for your support! Below are the links I mentioned in the video you might enjoy checking out! Jessica Henry Gray Web Site: https://www.jessicahenryfineart.com/ For more information about my upcoming workshops this year to England and France, click this video link:    • Spaces Available! France and England Plein...   To sign up for my newsletter, go to: https://www.jessicahenryfineart.com/e... Newsletter subscribers can: Receive notification each time I post a new YouTube video, including a brief review of why/how it was made and how it can help you. Learn about upcoming workshops and events See my latest fully realized artworks Be invited to view special studio sales 2025 Plein Air Painting, The Cotswolds, England, August 11-21, 2025: 2 room/ 2-4 spots available~ Email for more information: [email protected] web site info: https://www.jessicahenryfineart.com/w... video info:    • Plein Air Workshop: 2025 Cotswolds, Englan...   2025 France Workshop: June 16-26, 2025, 2 spots just opened up! Contact me for more info ([email protected]) France: https://www.jessicahenryfineart.com/w... My Blog: I write every now and then about things that matter to me, inspirational ideas, painting tips, stories, thoughts on being an artist, journey through cancer, travel, etc. https://www.jessicahenryfineart.com/blog Connect with me! Social Media: Jessica Henry Gray Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessica_hen... 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: • Some Videos, Open Box M Piuma Easel: Web site: https://www.artstudioinnovations.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piumaliteea... 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) 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, silver is also fine) Backpack to carry everything Sketch book/pencil/eraser/view catcher Small Garbage Bags Hat Sun block/chap stick/water/phone/ Personal care needs poncho just in case