Pleinair painting

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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…

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

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.

Plein air artist Catherine Gill explains how to capture the colors of the landscape when painting outdoors. Plus find out what to pack for painting on location, whether you prefer a large or small setup. With Gill's tips in hand, you'll want to grab your gear and go paint en plein air today!

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

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!

The shallow space between our eyes and the ground is a haven of interesting textures, colors, and aromas, especially for plein air painters.

For Artists > A note of inspiration from Eric Rhoads, publisher of Plein Air magazine, for new or inexperienced outdoor painters only.

Roark Studios is the home of Mississippi landscape artist Carol Roark