Plein Air Painting in New York City

Artists James Gurney, Garin Baker, and Sean Oswald take to the busy sidewalks of midtown Manhattan to complete a plein-air painting of Grand Central Terminal.

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[krystcompany]

Damn what are those tools in 6:20 Loving the image colours there. Looks like watercolour pots but imn not sure with that.

[James Gurney]

That's a Schmincke mini watercolor set and a Caran d'Ache water-soluble colored pencil. Very portable.

[Sue Betanzos]

Nice video and I am going to try the plein air painting and oils. What kind of easel are you using in this video? I like that it folds like a book and has a platform for paint mixing. It reminds me of a camera tripod. Love all of your work and blog!

[James Gurney]

Sue, that's an "Open Box M" easel, which fits on a regular camera tripod. It comes in a variety of sizes.

[Jorge Bustamante]

Great video! Mr. Gurney, what are a few items every plein air painter shouldn't be without?! I would love to make some videos showing what you think are the most important/unique tools!

[James Gurney]

J.Bustamante. Brushes, paint, panel, palette, palette knife. It's funny, but I've forgotten at least one of those things on previous trips. One time when I forgot a palette knife I used a plastic spoon that I found in the gutter. Good idea to do a vid!

[dark spleen]

how much fun is that !! i will be painting this weekend now, thanx, wonderful....

[TheTaylorlauria]

Wow. That is amazing to be able to just paint what you see...and to be brave enough to do it in front of other people! I'm a fan Mr.

[Pr1vateer]

this is awesome! :P Plain air painting rulezzzzzzz

[TheDiddle1999]

Nice work, and great video! I'm trying to build up some courage to work outdoors. I have sat for hours sketching and loved it, but painting seems a little scarier!

[Kathy Clark]

Love the video, your work is beautiful, for me the painting was done at 3:58. Don't know how I cd take the LIRR to the city and not get paint all over me.

[EdwardLDavies]

I need to pluck up the courage to do this. You are so brave! =)

[Kaidenki]

haha is is awkward, I'm watching this video while reading the colour and light book by the one and only, and I stumble onto the plein-air section on half shadow



[berzerk4]

"So how are you going to paint taxi cabs?"

"I have no clue."

hahaha that cracked me up.