25 EASY IDEAS for Painting Outside || & Composition Tips!

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In this video I share 25 IDEAS for plein air painting. When I first started painting outside I found it difficult to decide on the perfect thing to paint. Now, I could find something to paint almost anywhere. These ideas will help you overcome any anxieties or uncertainties about what to paint. I will also share some composition tips. As always, thanks for watching!
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Chapters:
00:00 Deciding what to paint
01:27 Composition Tips
02:16 25 Ideas
13:48 How to Find Ideas in a Boring Location
18:40 Happy Painting Adventures

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@GoodLifePilgrim Ай бұрын

Thank you. I pulled out of your "25 ideas" 10 strategies or tactics I can use to find things to draw because I heard themes throughout your discussion. You've opened up a whole world of opportunity for us. I like to break things down into what should I do... not necessarily what should a draw, and you have sprinkled great ideas for me to explore throughout this wonderful video. Here are the first three. 1. Zoom in. 2. Use a viewfinder. 3. Focus on the parts not the whole, and etc., I very much appreciate the dedication and effort you put into your videos.

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes, yes and yes to your takeaways. I thought about doing a video just about composition, but some of my patrons seemed keen to have concrete ideas with PleinAirpril still in full swing! 😊

@tomlucia6143 6 күн бұрын

i like drawing because it helps me develop as a realist....ilke to draw in people in real situations ...it helps me to capture the real drama of life the world as a stage and we are merely its actors.

@kascialelonek8757 14 күн бұрын

OMG I am so glad I found you. Am travelling 12 hours and am going to watch everyone of your videos!

@deeanncross7674 Ай бұрын

Because of your influence, I bought a view finder about a year ago. What a useful little tool that lives up to its name. It's so helpful in isolating elements of a painting or finding just the right composition. Thank you for your 25 tips! Great video.

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Don’t forget that you can also use the view catcher to determine the value of colours. 😊

@deeanncross7674 Ай бұрын

@@LeslieStroz Thanks for the reminder.

@JoAnneSmith-di8ok 20 күн бұрын

Thank you for all of these suggestions. It opens things up. I found you about a month ago. Subscribed today. I am learning a lot already. You help me see things differently. I have always loved the idea of breaking pictures/views down. Great ideas!

@barbarabell1171 Ай бұрын

Another great spot to paint is in cemeteries. Headstones are super interesting...the shadows on the letters and carvings.

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

Yes! I was painting in a cemetery in the “sheds” tip. They’re always so peaceful. 😊

@daveowen9481 Ай бұрын

I’m not a plein air painter, but I do see things the same way you do. I take reference photos with my phone, then work on the painting in my garage. Cropping, finding beauty in the mundane, just looking. Thanks, the countryside makes me homesick.😊

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

Yes, these tips work for photography too. I’m glad I could bring a bit of the countryside to you! 😊

@lorrainemanning3809 Ай бұрын

This was sooo helpful. I’ve been taking my sketchbook out with me on walks, however I find it just overwhelming and end up coming home with nothing in my sketchbook. So thank you for sharing your knowledge and tips

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

I've been there! It can be frustrating to try to find the "perfect" scene and leave with nothing at all. Hopefully, these ideas will help you fill your sketchbook! :)

@lorrainemanning3809 Ай бұрын

@@LeslieStrozit definitely will help. Thank you

@sandiellis8305 26 күн бұрын

At the begining of your video I kept thinking that looks lile Devon and sure enough you mentioned Exetor an the Moors - so gorgeous. 🇬🇧

@LeslieStroz 26 күн бұрын

Yes, I live in Devon, so it’s very easy to find beautiful places to draw or paint. 😊

@sandiellis8305 26 күн бұрын

@@LeslieStroz ....ahhh my son moved there and love seeing my grandchildren ( and my son & DIL 🤭) I just received my Go Draw tiny books and pallette - really excited to choose my colours and get going ......Will have to take it to Devon ❤️ Thankyou for your videos xxxx

@theroadhome_Liz_Summers Ай бұрын

Thank you for all of this! You inspired me to do Pleinairpril. April 1, 2024 was my first Plein Air painting. This video is perfect timing for me. I have loads of things around me (rural Northwest Montana) but I was not zooming in (enough), although I was using a View Catcher and after I think a short of yours ... my camera to help. As 2nd half of Pleinairpril got underway, I regrouped and told myself to select simpler subjects/scenes. The first thing I then painted was my front door :) It was fun, I was fairly pleased with the result and it kind of gave me my 2nd wind! ❤❤❤

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

That's terrific! Montana would be a DREAM to paint, but yes, overwhelming if you're trying to put it "all" in every time! It sounds like you're doing great choosing more simple ideas. For a daily challenge, that's definitely a more sustainable option. I hope the rest of your month goes well! :)

@colinremmer2417 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this video. I've often heard of looking at things with 'an artist's eye' but never really understood how to do this - until now

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

I’m glad I could help! 😊

@angelawilliams4644 Ай бұрын

I had my first plein air experience yesterday on vacation. I was wondering how to keep the momentum going after returning home, thank you for these tips!

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

How wonderful! Yes, there is beauty to be found everywhere. Be a tourist in your own town. 😊

@michelinedubreuil6384 Ай бұрын

Merci, merci! Je vous suis avec beaucoup d’intérêt et j’apprends énormément à suivre vos conseils. 🙋🏻‍♀️🖋🖼

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

I’m so glad! 😊

@mianoname9825 Ай бұрын

Really good! I sat here with a notepad and wrote everything down so I remember next time I'm out of inspiration ☺Thank you for sharing!

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

You’re so welcome! Best of luck with your painting. 😊

@Sukhdeep849 Ай бұрын

अद्भुत, आपने हमें बहुत अच्छा और आसान तरीका बता दिया हमारे मोहल्ले में मुझे कोई भी मजेदार चीज नहीं मिल रही थी जिसे मैं अपनी तस्वीर में डाल सकूं। तो अब आप की सहायता से मुझे अपनी तस्वीर को और मजेदार बनाने की तरकीब मिल गई। Brilliant, Leslie you have given an brilliant idea to make an boring surrounding or neighbourhood into a very interesting painting. No I will be able to paint everything that I feel bored last few days

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

Wonderful!! I’m happy to have helped. Pretend you’re a tourist in your own town and it becomes easier to find things to paint. 😊

@teresak1177 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this! I am on vacation right now and are using your ideas to add to my sketchbook adventures! :)

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

That’s great timing! Have fun on your vacation. 😊

@VinlandAlchemist Ай бұрын

15:30 " ...three hundred and sixty-five degrees.. " LOL 😂 I love your channel! You are a brilliant inspiration - thank you for all you do! ❤

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

What’s an extra five degrees? 😅

@Tracywhited2 Ай бұрын

Only you could find beauty like this in the most random mundane places. ❤ Such great inspiration. !

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

I think we can all find beauty everywhere. 😄

@deborahmeyers551 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing ❤

@juliadixon-smith5416 Ай бұрын

Thank you Leslie for making such an inspiring video. This will make such a difference to how I view the area around me and opened my eyes to lots more possibilities than I ever thought of myself. Now I shall enjoy looking and really seeing on my walks.

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

That’s great! Go take your artist’s eyes out for a walk! 👩🏻‍🎨

@deboramissoorten6765 Ай бұрын

Such great way to see the world around us in smaller parts , I am always triggerd by front doors 😉 BTW your E-zines are awesome , I soon will make a story on my IG and tag you 😊Thanks for sharing your ideas .

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

You could always paint back doors. 😉 I’ll look for you on IG. 😊

@sararamer-dean7846 Ай бұрын

Thank you! Excellent ideas.

@kstutz230 Ай бұрын

Great article! I passed this on to other Plein air artists.

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

Thanks, Kathy! I appreciate it. 😊

@annagray4208 Ай бұрын

What a fantastic help. Loved the gorgeous tour of buildings as well. Thank you so much Leslie. I'm now seeing possibilities everywhere 😊

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

I’m so glad! Time to get out your sketchbook! 😊

@gwenjanzen5638 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all of your ideas. I confess I am one that struggles to see the beauty of the landscape where I live. I'm in the central plains of the US and while to me it is a beautiful place to live. It all seems to look the same. You have challenged me to look with fresh eyes. Thanks again.

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! I think it’s always good to remember that not everyone lives where you do, and many would find the landscape around you fascinating. 😊

@magnazone69 Ай бұрын

The entire video was very helpful, but that last bit of composition helps me much. I can't tell you how many times I tried to "draw it all" when in reality the interesting parts are in the small bits. Great video love these formats. ALSO THANKS FOR THE TIMESTAMPS

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m glad they helped. I always put timestamps on my longer videos; makes it easier to skip around. 😊

@agold1702 Ай бұрын

Great ideas ❤

@suzannemarshall7458 Ай бұрын

So glad I found you. this was so helpful and enjoyable. Thank you for all the suggestions and examples of how to see a good composition in any place

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

I’m happy it was helpful. 😊

@drbettyschueler3235 Ай бұрын

Thank you for all your suggestions.

@cluelesspotterclod Ай бұрын

Thankyou so much for helping me see my surroundings in a different way. I am new with getting outside to create and just went this weekend to our local park and got down close to different woodland florals and had a great time capturing them in my tiny sketchbook.

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

That sounds like a lovely outing. We had a few sunny days here and I wish I’d painted more during them because it’s rainy again today. 😅

@janscott9151 Ай бұрын

Lots of great ideas - and a great T-Shirt too.

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

True story 😅

@liz-anna2365 Ай бұрын

Excellent ideas! Thank you!

@susannenemet4647 Ай бұрын

Hello from Canada! I am just getting into painting outdoors and get overwhelmed. Thanks for the tips on details and certain focal points.

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

I’m glad it helped! ☺️

@fionahannon_art Ай бұрын

Brilliant video! Thank you 🙏

@jendagel5170 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this 😁 It’s like you read my mind.

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

It’s plein air season so I think we could all use a reminder that good painting subjects can be found everywhere. 😊

@user-fg8gz2pv4c Ай бұрын

thank you so much ❤

@user-rc2cl6ry1r Ай бұрын

Thanks 😊☺️ you so beautiful 😍

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

You’re so kind. ☺️

@lindahipple4817 Ай бұрын

Hi Leslie, sometimes when the weather is off, I'll pull out a sketch book and make a painting from a sketch painting and add or subtract elements or change the light and shadows.. when you refered to the field as boring, I was like wait! Lol..and then you started on all the possiblities..I really need to paint more buildings, barns, and sheds..thankyou for the encouragement.

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

Yes, the more experienced artist wouldn’t think it was boring, but the funny thing is that when I told my husband (who isn’t a visual artist) I was going to this field to film a video he asked, “Why are you going there? It’s so boring!” 😅

@-MEL16-A.O.C Ай бұрын

Thank you Leslie let's give details more attention 😉😁 I use to sketch from different angles of details of my kitchen too it depends of the light and the hour it's fun and best way to keep sweets memories 😉😊🥰 Bises

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

That sounds perfect!! Interiors of kitchens are so lovely. And you will always remember your kitchen as it is right now. ☺️

@-MEL16-A.O.C Ай бұрын

@@LeslieStroz that exactly why 😉🥰

@ChantelleArts Ай бұрын

yep, if there's one thing the uk can do, it's giving you lots of clouds to paint 😂

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

It was ironic that the first day in months that the sun was properly out I couldn’t find a cloud to film. 😅

@Coco-ne5ix Ай бұрын

Love your ideas. I have trouble finding inspiring scenes to draw/paint. Do you recommend getting a view finder or will the camera on my phone work just as well to frame compositions?

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

A camera viewfinder works, but I think a viewfinder is better since you are actually looking with your eyes and not through a distorted lens. You can make a view finder out of cardboard. 😊

@hyukiru Ай бұрын

i actually am having this problem, im a student at my loval art accademy and im having problem finding problem with my illustration, i always fell like all the ideas i have are not worthy of my time and my high qualiti material, which i don't want to waste, sometime i even throw away some drawing because the process is not satisfing me... i have the most high quality brushes, paper and watercolor paints someone coud ask for, and im not able to use them because i fell like very little to none idea are woth my time, effort and materials, how can i come out from this dark tunnel?

@LeslieStroz Ай бұрын

I think that's a normal anxiety for artists. Maybe you could use your less expensive supplies and a sketchbook to go around and do some more simple, daily sketches? If you do those often enough you will build the confidence and desire to delve into using your more precious items. As far as brushes go, as long as you take care of them, they should last you years, so defintely use those! Best of luck to you! :)

@hyukiru Ай бұрын

@@LeslieStroz thank you, I will definitely try your suggestions! also, may i ask you one last thing? I heard about the Daniel Smith drama where some colors were said to be lightfast while they're not (pigments like aureolin PY40, anthraquinoid red PR177 or Prussian Blue PB 27), I'm not sure if I should trust the brand or people who say these pigments are fugitive, letting a pigment fading under direct sunlight is not a professional way of measuring, so the doubt is still relevant and hard to clarify, is it better to just trust the brand? Companies like Daniel Smith and Winsor & newton are very well known and have been producing paint for decades so...