Plein Air Painting at BLENHEIM PALACE

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Күн бұрын

Last May I was invited to create a tiny painting at Blenheim Palace. It's taken awhile, but here's a compliation of that magical day, complete with a private tour of the castle, delicious lunch, and making friends with ducks under the Harry Potter Tree!
Chapters:
00:00 Getting Ready
00:46 Arriving at Blenheim Palace
02:03 Highlights from my tour
04:33 A glimpse of the Churchill exhibit
04:48 The Water Terraces
05:21 Walking through the Gardens
06:54 High Tea
07:49 Finding a place to paint
08:41 The Harry Potter Tree
09:29 Drawing the Palace
12:22 Painting the Palace
13:49 The Final Painting
13:59 Farewell to my duck friends
14:07 Walk & chat
**Music by Epidemic Sound**
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@user-zi8qi9ip2g 16 күн бұрын

What a rich variety of painting inspirations you have! My mouth hung open as you were walking through the lawns, water areas, etc. Neverending beauty! Thank you so much for sharing!😊

@berolinastrassmann 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for bringing us along. What a majestic place! I loved your mini sketches. It is amazing how much your oicture conveys in such a small place. Kudos to the Palace's team for their invitation. They brought the palace to so many new people! Thanks again Leslie.

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

It was truly an honour to paint there! I only wish I’d decided to stay for two days instead of one. 😊

@MandyMichels 4 ай бұрын

This is such a lovely video. Thank you for taking us along!

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming with! 😊

@sandiegriffiths1469 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely (😉) love your videos! Miniature things have always made me excited so your gorgeous tiny paintings scratch an itch! You've inspired me so much so that I've made a number of dinky 7cm square arches hotpress sketchbooks since discovering you, and have found immense joy in this process also! Thank you ☺️

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

That’s so wonderful to hear! I’m glad that my videos have helped inspire you. Your sketchbooks sound terrific! 😊

@631959 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning. I don’t know if I could choose a view to paint. Everything is just breathtaking Leslie. The architecture, the landscapes, the water features. How do you pick one. The trees are especially beautiful to me . Old growth trees like those almost speak . I look at aged trees like that and think” If only they could speak and share your history”. I’m no t sure if I would be able to leave there after I got there.I didn’t realize that Winston Churchill was such an accomplished painter either. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us.

@StephanieLDavis13 4 ай бұрын

*ABSOLUTELY* loved this video! One of my favorites yet! Loved watching more of the sketching process…helped me tons! So inspirational and informative. Thank you for sharing 🎨🖌️🖼️

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you liked it! It was one of my favourites to film and edit. ❤

@llewynmitchell8602 4 ай бұрын

Those 2 Mallards keeping you company was the cutest thing 🥰 Blenheim is such a special place! Absolutely brilliant! ☺️

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

I mean, the ducks alone make it worth a visit! 🦆❤

@Day2akingsilverpickerforsilver 4 ай бұрын

Yay more longn format vids!!

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

I’m aiming for one long video weekly and 4 shorts. 😊

@lynnbarclay4241 4 ай бұрын

Lovely video & painting, thank you!

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😊

@mendyhand3895 4 ай бұрын

What an honor…for them to have you as a guest. ❤️

@jenniferdoyleart 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. You gave me a chance to see the castle and the amazing views. I live in the states so I would never get to see . 🤗

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

I’m happy to share it! I’d like to create more little painting vlogs like this in future. I’m glad I could “bring” you with me to this one. 😊

@baked_potato_0-0 3 ай бұрын

The ducks look so adorable! They must like your sweet voice.🥺😍

@ReinventedDelaware 4 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this longer video. That place is Absolutely Gorgeous!!

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

I’m so glad! And yes, it’s a majestic property! 😊

@deeanncross7674 4 ай бұрын

So many gorgeous trees there. The Harry Potter tree is so unusual and distinctive. It's interesting that you can distill the essence of a large place in such a tiny painting.

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

Awww thanks so much. And yes, that tree is like a fairy tale in itself. 😊

@titicoelho 4 ай бұрын

I loved the little friends, the beautiful place and the painting. You are lovely. Kisses from Brazil. ❤❤

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! They were the best friends I made last year! 😅🦆

@nicolecalhoun7670 4 ай бұрын

Love this! Cant imagine living somewhere that huge! Love the HP tree and the cute ducks!!! Love your tiny paintings! Tfs❤❤❤

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

All of the trees were so incredible!! I wish I lived closer so I could go paint there regularly, but there are many wonderful places all around England so I am lucky to live here. And those ducks were pretty special! I didn’t even feed them and they still stayed close. 🦆

@kimmiemamatomany6226 4 ай бұрын

Commissioned to paint...wow, you are blessed! Good work.

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! It was a real joy. ❤

@fantasy3786 4 ай бұрын

Wow i love it more painting vlogs pls ❤❤

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

I’m planning for it! I’m glad you liked it. 🤗

@ellengraves8146 4 ай бұрын

Love your Bungalow 360 bag :)

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I bought it in Upstate NY around 12 years ago! 😊

@christianebehr138 4 ай бұрын

You are so luky being able to live in England......(.l went on holiday for 4 weeks I had a very nice time.) Must have been cool on that day thanks for sharing your nice day😊😊❤ Christiane

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

I am really grateful to live here! You must have had an eventful time being here for 4 weeks! 😊

@christianebehr138 4 ай бұрын

O yes I have a friend living in devon. I am glad that I had that wounderful time .now I cant walk without crutches. Actually one of my patients said dont save what you want to do for later ...Do what you want now. She was so right. I used to be a nurse . Have a happy week The palace was realy beatiful and big. 😀 Christiane ❤️

@AngelaHDemo 4 ай бұрын

thank you,i really enjoyed the video ^^,i hope i could visit Blenheim someday,because it's so beautiful looking forward to see your new video

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

I hope so too! 😊

@ManiTechCircle 4 ай бұрын

Please make more videos ❤ , very positive vibes

@-MEL16-A.O.C 4 ай бұрын

Let's go 😁😉 Thank you for the visit👍 Bises

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming!!😊

@-MEL16-A.O.C 4 ай бұрын

@@LeslieStroz it was truly gorgeous and I already love your new friends 😁😘

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

@@-MEL16-A.O.C🦆🦆

@welcome_Moscow_walks 4 ай бұрын

Amazing interior of the palace 😊

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

It’s exquisite! ❤

@ChantelleArts 4 ай бұрын

this is amazing, what a fantastic video ☺☺☺

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! ❤

@stiffiron 3 ай бұрын

I've read that Winston Churchill did more paintings than Cezanne!

@dawndeluca 4 ай бұрын

Great video. I was at Blenheim Palace in 2008 on a trip to the UK. I loved the water terraces and the garden but was gobsmacked at the size and beauty of the Orangery. Thought it would be a beautiful place for a wedding. There was a Bollywood movie being filmed there at that time.

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

I didn’t get to see the Orangery (I could be wrong but I think it was under construction). Another reason to go back! 😅

@dawndeluca 4 ай бұрын

@@LeslieStroz it was beautiful. I hope they don't change it too much 😊

@varadharajannadarajah 4 ай бұрын

❤

@darlingcottagediary 4 ай бұрын

Such a sweet video ☺️ I was giggling at your absolutely counter 🤭

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

There’s nothing like editing your own videos to realise that maybe your vocabulary has become repetitive. 😂

@resh2dboyartist 4 ай бұрын

Such an amazing place. The drawing was veautiful too❤❤.

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was so magical. ❤

@LaineyBug2020 3 ай бұрын

If only you brought some fruit for the duckies!

@Oscaro9928 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful video, really enjoyed it. Will you be making larger paintings of some of the photos you took? If so please make a video of your painting process for those

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

Yes, I’d definitely like to. It’s tricky though because ai find drawing and painting in person so much better. Photos are limiting! 😊

@Oscaro9928 4 ай бұрын

@@LeslieStrozI thing it would be quite a treat to your viewers if you decide to do it. I for one is anxiously awaiting those videos 😂

@NotSureWhatsHappening73 4 ай бұрын

Hi! Really enjoying your videos. Random question regarding your older videos. Of the water mixable oils you’ve tried which was able to get down to a wash consistency the easiest? I know some brands have a real hard time and get grainy.

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

My favourite for that is the Cobra!

@NotSureWhatsHappening73 4 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you! Last question. Would the artisan thinner be necessary for this or does water work well enough?@@LeslieStroz

@alexsantiago9594 4 ай бұрын

Hello, yesterday I was in an art class where the teacher asked me about the deterioration of paper over time but did not give me any help beyond that question and the name of a fine artist. My question is, what can I use or do I need to prevent my watercolor paintings from deteriorating over time? I understand that one of the methods is to keep the piece in a glass frame and not get direct sunlight, but is there any other method?

@LeslieStroz 4 ай бұрын

The main thing with paper is to use acid-free paper. Basically, don’t use cheap paper. And yes, framing and UV resistant glass helps.