All About “Coral” Plein Air Painting Day

Native Plants, Nature Journal, Watercolor, Watercolor plein air, Watercolors, Wildflowers , 4 Comments

There are two plants in our flower beds that I love to capture. Coral honeysuckle and coral bean.
They’ve been in the ground for a few years, and much to my delight, both are really starting to show off!

  • photo of coral honeysuckle plant against pale yellow siding by pam johnson brickell
    Coral Honeysuckle Vine
  • photo of plein air easel and watercolor palette by pam johnson brickell
    Plein Air Setup
  • photo of coral honeysuckle watercolor sketch and coral bean plant to be painted by pam johnson brickell
    Coral Honeysuckle and Coral Bean
  • botanical watercolor of coral bean and coral honeysuckle by pam johnson brickell
    Botanical Watercolor Sketch of Blooming ‘Coral’ Plants

It was a delightful day to paint in the yard. I tried out both brands of plein air umbrellas. I have one by Creative Mark and another by Jerry’s Artarama. Both have features that I like. The Creative Mark umbrella is silver and folds up to nothing, making it my choice when hiking in to a location to paint. Jerry’s brand is white and has a tad larger canopy, but is 50″ long when collapsed. Both attach to Creative Mark’s universal umbrella stand well. My easel is by En Plein Air Pro.

photo of small dogs in yard with dog bed by pam johnson brickell
My painting buddies get so excited when I pull out my plein air gear. But of course… they must have their elevated bed!
watercolor illustrations of coral honeysuckle and coral bean plants by pam johnson brickell
Snippets from 2020 plein air sketches.
  • Patty J Coulter says:
    June 6, 2021 at 9:49 pm

    Pam. I have followed you for many years. You are an inspiration because you are always out there
    doing the work and fun of getting it down on paper.

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    • Pam Johnson Brickell says:
      June 7, 2021 at 7:32 pm

      Hi Patty,
      Thank you for joining me on my art journey these past years! To be truthful, if I don’t get out for some quiet creativity, even if for only 15 minutes, I can get a little cranky! Hubby knows… happy wife, happy life : )

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  • Beth Carroll says:
    June 6, 2021 at 7:17 am

    Beautiful. Thank you for giving inspiration to me. I have not painted my lovely carol honeysuckle. I am training it across the garage door. Will get the paints out and have a go.

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    • Pam Johnson Brickell says:
      June 6, 2021 at 10:36 am

      Hi Beth! So good to hear from you!! I bet your coral honeysuckle is beautiful over the garage door. I’d love to put a vine across mine. But first I need a support. So happy you want to grab your paints!

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