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.
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.
Cottesloe - Oil
31 X 59cms Burns Beach Cafe - Gouache
A4 Point Walter - Oil
22 X 36cms Swan River Wander - OIl
23 X 28cms Barnyard Trailer - Oil on board
21 X 18cms |
Williamstown - Oil
23 X 28cms Cottage Tea Cafe - Oil
23 X 28cms Mount Street in Spring - OIl
29 X 23cms Freo Sunday -Acrylic on card
25 X 25 cms |