Plein air paintings

From raging rivers and dramatic waterfalls to idyllic streams meandering through woods, these 11 plein air-inspired landscape paintings ...

This is 9 of the 13 paintings I did during the Sonoma Plein Air event this year. This one was difficult because these buildings were so far away, I had difficulty seeing the details clearly. Normally I would get closer to them, but the field between me and the subject was private property. Back of the Ranch 6x12" It was a hot day when I discovered this trailer. Fortunately I had my huge patio umbrella with me and was able to stand in the shade. The most difficult and most time consuming…

These artists have become masters at painting en plein air. Here's how they approach their locations and subjects. Tres Pistoles by Barbara Coleman By Norman Kolpas Artists have painted in the open air probably for

Idaho Plein Air artist Katie Harris shares Ten Top Tips for getting started painting outdoors, called Plein Air painting.

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When painting in plein air, artist Jeremy Sams scours the landscapes around his home in Archdale, North Carolina, for a spot that rouses all of his senses. “It begins in your initial journey, whether it’s a hike through a place of natural solitude with all of the smells and cool breezes or just a strollContinue reading "Sublime Plein Air Paintings by Jeremy Sams Are Photographed Against Lush North Carolina Landscapes"

After practicing graphic design for almost two decades, Markus Hartel began his career in photography in 2003, coincidently when he moved to New York City. What is street photography? A reflection of every day life – real, unaltered impressions of public places, places that everybody visits every day, the street where you live, the parking lot of your favorite grocery store, the subway. Street photographers document the truth – take candid pictures of things that you don’t notice in…

Hazel’s Garden, Haidee-Jo Summers, oil, 8 x 12 in

John Meister offers plein air painting advice for visiting New Mexico and painting outdoors in the “Land of Enchantment.”

Here are the first 10 plein airs for pleinairpril challenge! I will share more of them as I finish more 🥳

In this complete guide to watercolour plein air painting for beginners, you'll discover helpful art tips and recommended equipment to get you started.

Smokehouse Plein Air

Extensive notes on plein air painting concepts and techniques for the advanced artist

We asked three well-known plein air painters: What’s an important thing to know when plein air painting? Here are their plein air tips!