En plein air painting

There is something magical about painting outdoors. Many painters throughout history have understood this, especially the French Impressionist painters who

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What’s the best palette for painters? We asked, and you answered! More than 25 artists share their favorites here (including DIY palettes).

Plein air, or painting outdoors is an invigorating experience. Read these 9 tips so you can feel prepared when you next take your easel out.

Nicholas O'Leary pushes plein air painting to its limits by making works at the dead of night, deep in snow and out in the wilderness as well as capturing more traditional street scenes, summery coastlines and calming forests. His work encompasses a rare and incredibly skilled rendering of time and movement - we caught up with him to find out more about how his practice of painting outside has influenced his general views on painting.

In this article, I will share with you my plein air setup for gouache.

Jeremy Sams paints sublime interpretations of the nearby landscape, relying on a realistic color palette in acrylic to render slightly blurred edges and the location’s generally serene qualities.

If painting outside scares you, then I'd guess the idea of painting a larger watercolor piece may not seem in the realm of reality. I'd love to ease your fears by explaining how my larger watercolor plein air setup makes it easier!

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

Want to master the art of painting outdoors? California landscape painter Frank Serrano shares two simple step-by-step demonstrations on how to paint en plein air, excerpted from his book, Plein Air Painting in Oil (Walter Foster Publishing, Laguna Hills, California).