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.
Swan Valley Vista - Oil
29 X 46cms |
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The Boatyard,, Maylands -Oil
19 X 30cms 
Cottesloe - Oil
31 X 59cms 
Burns Beach Cafe - Gouache
A4 
Point Walter - Oil
22 X 36cms 
Swan River Wander - OIl
23 X 28cms |
Fountain at Yallingup Retreat- Oil
28 X 23cms 
Morning Trigg Beach
Oil -17 X 28cms 
Swan Valley Vineyard
Oil -23 XZ 28cms 
Mount Street - OIl
29 X 23cms |
The Boat Harbour - Oil
20 X 28cms 
Interior Casa Bianchi
Gouache A4 
Williamstown - Oil
23 X 28cms 
Cottage Tea Cafe - Oil
23 X 28cms |