Watercolors En Plein Air - Tips, Gear, and Techniques | Andy Evansen

Join Andy Evansen as he shares his journey through plein air painting, from his first watercolor workshop to the gear he uses today. Learn how to simplify complex scenes, work with big shapes, and capture the essence of your subjects. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this video is packed with tips and inspiration to help elevate your outdoor painting skills!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction and Andy’s Plein Air Painting Journey
1:09 - Learning from Alvaro Caster’s Outdoor Watercolor Workshop
2:43 - Understanding Lost Edges and Simplification
4:07 - Painting on Catalina Island: Andy's Breakthrough Experience
5:49 - Gear Setup: Easels, Umbrellas, and Painting Outdoors
7:31 - The Importance of Simplifying Complex Scenes
9:02 - Demonstration in Boston: Focusing on Big Shapes
11:15 - The Difference Between Studio and Outdoor Painting
13:23 - Creating Lasting Memories Through Plein Air
17:36 - A Complete Walkthrough of Andy’s Plein Air Gear Setup
31:54 - Join Andy's class for a full YEAR!

This video was clipped and comes from Andy's course with TAAO. For access to the full video
ANDY EVANSEN: WATERCOLORS FOR ALL SEASONS

[johnytwo]

Andy saying he uses other's catalogue as an inspiration to keep it loose put a smile on my face :) I do the same with Andy's work :) Thanks for all this useful info.

[robbigmuir]

Really enjoyed hearing your journey Andy.