Plein Air Painting: Tips, Tools and Tricks Part 2
Where to Paint?
Where would you like to paint? We can easily get to cities or towns, fields, lakes and farms. Whether in our own backyard, traveling throughout the states or Europe, we can get nearly anywhere our painting heart desires. With modern equipment, paint supplies, and phones or cameras, we can face the challenges and wonders of plein air painting in nature whenever we like!
Plein Air Painting: Tips, Tools and Tricks
Our ambition to paint may be fueled by many different things. This includes classes, friends, magazines, YouTube videos, or even a natural joy at just putting brush-to-paint-to-canvas, paper and other materials. No matter where we paint - in a studio, garage or barn, or the shed out back - we just can’t stop!
The Enormous Pleasure of Small Art
Small and miniature art items have been capturing people’s hearts and imaginations for centuries. A visit to the public library or a little online browsing can lead you to the beautiful miniature paintings of ancient India, Persia, and Arabia.
Drawn to Art
Fall is the perfect season to pick up a sketch book (or canvas, oils, and French easel) and head outdoors. The summer heat has calmed down and the world waits to inspire you. The sketchbook experience can be meaningful and joyful for any artist from flat out beginner to the most experienced.