Chris LeFaucheur
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En plein air is a French term  for painting in the open air or on site. Prior to the Impressionist painters almost all artists painted in the comfortable privacy of their studios. It is a very different experience outdoors. 
Firstly there is a maximum painting window of about 2-3 hrs before the sun has moved sufficiently to cast completely different shadows but in addition there are insects, sun, winds, sand, rain, dogs and forgotten essential items to deal with.. But en plein air painting forces an artist to make decisions quickly, to work under pressure and also capture flickering light so absent in photos. It is great training and also can produce small, spontaneous 'sketch' paintings that have a real charm of their own.
These little original oil paintings are unframed, very inexpensive, and make great gifts.

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Swan Valley Vista - Oil
29 X 46cms
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Swan Valley -Spring - Oil
​22 X 29cms
  Bells Rapids - Oil
​  22 X 28cms
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The Boatyard,, Maylands -Oil
​19 X 30cms

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Cottesloe - Oil
​31 X 59cms
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Burns Beach Cafe - Gouache
​A4
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Point Walter  -  Oil
​22 X 36cms
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Swan River Wander   -  OIl
23 X 28cms
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Fountain at Yallingup Retreat- Oil
28 X 23cms
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Morning Trigg Beach 
Oil -​17 X 28cms

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Swan Valley Vineyard
Oil -​23 XZ 28cms

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Mount Street   -   OIl
​29 X 23cms
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The Boat Harbour - Oil
​20 X 28cms
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Interior Casa Bianchi 
Gouache  A4
 
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Williamstown   -  Oil
​23 X 28cms
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Cottage Tea Cafe  -  Oil
​23 X 28cms
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  • Home
  • About Chris
  • Gallery
    • Urban
    • Portraits
    • Sea & Land
    • Still-Life
    • En Plein Air
    • Wild Flower Series
  • Exhibitions
  • Contact