Plein air paintings

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

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"

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…

Here, we share unique plein air paintings of trees, shrubs, and foliage that have sparked our imagination and are sure to bring joy to all ...

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

Plein Errors: The Top Ten Reasons Plein Air Paintings Fail

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!

How to Paint Clouds > The challenge is that they’re in constant motion. Learn how to choose the right moment for painting clouds en plein air.