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All About Plein Air Painting
Plein air painting is all about painting in the great outdoors, on location, surrounded by your subject. No studio, no photos to copy from, just you and nature, one on one. This type of painting requires certain techniques, materials, equipment and.... a certain type of artist. Here you can find out all about plein air painting and what makes these paintings and the artists who create them so special.
above, Cricket Concerto, acrylic, 12x24, Jan Blencowe
above, Cricket Concerto, acrylic, 12x24, Jan Blencowe
A Brief History of Plein Air Painting
The French phrase "en plein air" means "in the open air" and at the end of the 19th century painting "en plein air" was almost unheard of. The art world of Europe was dominated by the salons and academies and painting methods, materials and subject matter were taught and practiced according to tried and true formulas. Enter an English painter John Constable. His radical idea was to forget formulas, find the truth in nature and trust your own vision. He created sketches outdoors and then returned to the studio to work them up into full size paintings. Around the same time in the small village of Barbizon, outside Paris, another group of painters, including Francois Millet and Gustave Coubert, began creating field sketches focusing on peasant life and the natural world. This stood in direct contrast to the established art world which demanded subject matter based on antiquity, classical mythology and Biblical scenes. This group known as the Barbizon School were called "realists" by their comtemporaries. From these roots came a full scale artistic revolution in France in the mid 19th century. Fueled by the new science of optics which had uncovered how the eye actually,physically, registers color, a new style of painting was born. Impressionism. Another new development also spurred this movement on, the invention of metal tubes that could be loaded with paint and taken outdoors. Artist like Edouard Manet, Claude Monet and Auguste Renoir took their easels and new tubes of paint outdoors. They quickly realized that it was not form the eye perceived but LIGHT on a form, and light could be conveyed by color! So impressioniam and consequently plein air painting became about capturing the light and colors of a particular place. Subject matter would be dictated by the weather and the seasons. This new style of painting crossed the Atlantic and landed at the art colony in Old Lyme Connecticut under the leadership of Childe Hassam and other American Impressionists like Willard Metcalf, Matilda Browne and William Chadwick. Over time other locations with a particularly beautiful quality of light also became artist colonies for plein air painting, Cape Cod, Cos Cob, Rockport. Today the American southwest, Santa Fe and Scottsdale,and places like Provance and Tuscany are also centers of modern plein air painting.
Articles on Impressionism and Plein Air Painting
Gain a greater understanding of Impressionism and plein air painting through these recommended articles.
- Impressionism
- This excellent article from Wikipedia outlines the beginnings of Impressionism, it's techniques and content. It includes links to pages about many of the most well known, and some lesser known impressionists. There are also a number of beautiful full color examples of impressionist paintings. Plus a section on post-impressionism.
- Plein Air Painting on Santa Catalina Island
- Catalina island is one of those places with an incredible beautiful quality of light and atmosphere. It has a long history and tradition of plein air painting which you can read about in this fine article.
- Plein Air Painting -- Painting Outside Plein Air
- Practical tips for plein air painting, or painting on location.
- Plein Air Painting and the Impressionists
- The roots of plein air painting among the impressionist painters.
I Just Bought This and Can't Wait to Use it !!
I've had a 9x12 Guerrilla Painter pochade box for my oil paints for years and absolutely love it. It's virtually indestructable.
This year I got the very light weight 8x10 cigar box pochade, and I also ordered the inserts so I can use 6x8 and 5x7 panels as well for small field studies.
I intend to use the cigar box for my acrylics.
I also ordered the Ultralight Tripod that works perfectly with the cigar box. Now I have a very practical light weight kit for creating small pochades in acrylic.
I can't wait to get out and paint!!
This year I got the very light weight 8x10 cigar box pochade, and I also ordered the inserts so I can use 6x8 and 5x7 panels as well for small field studies.
I intend to use the cigar box for my acrylics.
I also ordered the Ultralight Tripod that works perfectly with the cigar box. Now I have a very practical light weight kit for creating small pochades in acrylic.
I can't wait to get out and paint!!
Painting en Plein Air
things you'll need to paint outdoors
- French easel or pochade box
- tripod, if using a pochade box
- painting panels
- paint,brushes,medium,turp
- paper towels
- umbrella
- wide brim hat
- bug repellant
- extra sweater or jacket
- trash bag
- hand wipes
- view finder
- water and a snack
- hand warmers in the winter
- cell phone
Where to Buy Plein Air Equipment
When you're ready to take on the the great outdoors it helps to have great equipment. These are my personal recommendations.
- Guerrellia Painters Pochade Boxes
- Guerrilla Painters makes a teriffic, durable pochde box.A pochade box is also known as a paint box and is an alternative to a French Easel. They are light weight and mount on a tripod. They come in several sizes, with storage space for paints and brushes, and the ability to house 2 or more wet panels in the lid. I've had their 9x12 box for over two years and love it.
- Artwork Essentials
- Artwork Essentials offers a different type of pochade box. Lighter in weight than a Guerrilla Box, because it doesn't have storage space. The EasyL pochade box they offer has some unique features and can accomadate varying size panels. I own the EasyL Versa which I use for my plein air acrylic work.
- Open Box M
- Another lightweight pochade box sans storage. Top quality construction.
- RayMar Art
- RayMar makes very nice, afforadbly priced plein air panels.They come in a variety of surfaces,cotton canvas,or linen,with acrylic gesso or oil primed. My favorite is the single oil primed linen. The back of the panel is covered with a melamine coating which protects the core and eliminates the possibility of warping.
- SourceTek
- SourceTek offers plein air painting panels featuring Claessens Belgian Linen,or cotton canvas mounted to your choice of Russian Baltic birch plywood, Gatorfoam or Masonite. Another fine panel that I've been using and can recommend.
- Judson's Plein Air Outfitters
- Judson's is a great company to work with, They offer pochade boxes,clothing, backpacks, brushes, umbrellas and most everything else you'll need for plein air painting. I give them 5 stars.
- Artists Easel Plans
- For all you DIY'ers. Build your own pochade box!!
- Frame-Express
- Offering a beautiful line of plein air frames.
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NEW! 2010 Plein Air Workshops
Invest in your art this year by sigining up for one of these plein air painting workshops!
- "Get Your Irish On!"
- Eugene, OR
May 10-13, 2010 - Open to all levels.
Green is the bane of many plein air painters. We will break down the hue, and work to incorporate knowledge of color and value to enhance naturalistic designs. The Emerald Valley is the next best thing to going to Ireland to
get your "Green on." Many painters run from green, we are going take it
head on.
Tuition: $440 (Save 10% by registering prior to January 31, 2010) To register please contact Charlie Bogusz at 970.227.4878 or primary.colors@live.com or visit - In Pursuit of Elegant Color and Design
- Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio - Whidbey Island, WA July 26 - 30th, 2010 - Open to all levels.
After discussing the basics of landscape painting on location and the tenets of good value patterns and design, we start with exercises designed to instill these good habits for future use. The workshop is designed to allow for the maximum one-on-one time that facilities, weather and location allows. Instructor demos, critiques and visual presentations are sprinkled throughout the workshop as the needs of the students are assessed and addressed for individual growth.
Tuition: $550 - Land and Sea" Painting Oregon's Spectacular Scenery
- Eugene, OR August 16 - 21, 2010 - Eugene, OR (Land Portion)
August 23 - 25, 2010 - Oregon Coast
Join Costanza as he translates the beauty of the rolling hills and rugged coastline of Oregon on to the canvas. Costanza will share his techniques in capturing the unique light and atmosphere of late summer. This workshop will include lecture, demonstrations and field painting.
This workshop will start in Eugene, for 5 days of study in the studio and plein air painting and will continue on the Oregon coast after a day for
rest and travel. You may join us for one or both sections of the workshop.
Tuition: $550 "Land" portion (Save 10% by registering prior to January 31,
2010)
$350 "Sea" portion
To register please contact Charlie Bogusz at 970.227.4878 or primary.colors@live.com - Intensive Workshop with Scott Christensen.
- Available Dates (positions fill quickly, we encourage you to register now.)
June 20 - 29, 2010
July 22 - 31, 2010
The goal of the (10) Day Intensive is to create an accelerated, highly structured learning environment that will help you achieve breakthroughs that have the potential to change the quality of your work.
Christensen has introduced a new approach to teaching painting -- The Three P's. Prepare at the highest level. Practice at the highest level. Paint at the highest level. It is designed for the painter who has made a serious commitment to artistic growth and is willing to engage in an intensive study of the fundamentals of outdoor painting. This workshop is structured to cover a lot of territory in a concentrated period of time.
This workshop will include:
*Classroom lectures & written instructional materials.
*Two large demonstrations by Scott Christensen.
*Painting sessions.
*Field study and painting on property and throughout the Teton Valley.
*Study of deceased master works.
*Q & A sessions.
*Critiques.
*An intimate dinner wtih (10) fellow artists at Scott & Kristie's home.
*Daily coffee service.
*Welcome reception the evening before the workshop officially begins.
Tuition: $1,800
Deposit: $900 required at time of registration. Inquire about payment plans when registering.
To register visit http://www.christensenworkshops.com and click on "Sign me up!" - Artist's Dream Holiday Plein Air Painting in Prague.
- OPEN to 10 artists and their guests. May 25 - 31, 2010. Join Artist Rod Cameron and Prague native, Jiri Balej, together with Artist Margaret Stanton for an exciting 5 day/6nights of painting, photographing and touring this exquisite, old European capital in a fun, relaxed atmosphere!
This painting workshop/tour includes three star hotel accommodations with amenities in the heart of Prague (one block from MoMA), 5 days of painting workshops with Rod Cameron in different locations, 2 evening figure painting sessions, Daily sightseeing tours, personal instruction, Airport meet and greet, train ride excursion & savings on food and entertainment.
Today's Top Plein Air Painters
These are a few of my favorite plein air painters.
- Kenn Backhaus
- Color,light,atmosphere its all here!
- Gay Falkenberry
- Beautiful sensitivity to color!
- Camille Prezwodek
- Bold color and brushwork. I especially love her marsh series.
- Scott Christensen
- A master!
- Richard McDaniel
- Amazing color!
- Kevin MacPherson
- Check out his book in the Book Recommendations section below.
Great Plein Air Books on Amazon
Recommended Books-Classics on Landscape Painting from the BEST
These books are classics, written by some of the giants of American Impressionism/plein air painting. If you want to study with the best....then these books are for you. They are not fluff, they're indepth and full of solid instruction and nitty gritty advice as well as and higher level artistic thinking/considerations. Many are out of print now, you'll have to buy them used and sometimes at quite a price, but they are well WORTH it.
Atmospheric Perspective
an article by Armand Cabrera
- Atmospheric Perspective Article
- One of the most important things a plein air painter needs to learn is how to create "atmospheric perspective", not to be confused with aerial perspective or linear perspective, this aspect of landscape painting is essential for creating convincing distance, depth and atmosphere. Learn more about this element of plein air painting in Armand Cabrera's excellent article.
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Selling on the Internet
A Web Gallery of Your Own
- Fine Art America
- If you are looking for a place to sell your own work on the internet, would like a professional looking easy to use web gallery and would also like to have a print on demand feature, may I recommend to you Fine Art America? I have a gallery page there and they have lots of teriffic features and great tech support, plus it's FREE!
Resources for Plein Air Painters
Get involved in the plein air scene. Check out these helpful resources.
- The Plein Air Forum at WetCanvas.com
- WetCanvas is a huge and very active artists website. The plein air forum is where you can get to know other plein air artists, post your paintings for comments and critique and join in discussions about the art of plein air painting. Membership is free, and you'll find me, JanB, there as a guide.
National Plein Air Groups
These are the BIG ONES!
- Plein Air Painters of America
- Official website of one of the top plein air organizations in the country.
- National Academy of Professional Plein Air Painters
- Visit their website to see works from today's most talented plein air painters. A feast for the eyes!!
International Plein Air Groups
Plein Air all across the globe.
- International Plein Air Painters
- Sponsors of the Annual World Wide Paint Outs.
Plein Air Groups~East Coast
If you live on the east coast here's where to find a plein air group near you.
- Connecticut Plein Air Painters Society
- State orginazition for plein air painters, sponsors paint outs, exhibits and workshops.
- Plein Air Florida
- State group for plein air painters in Florida.Co-founded by my friend Linda Blondheim, a wonderful plein air artist!
- Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association
- Regional plein air painters group.
- Charleston Outdoor Painters Association
- Dedicated to the pursuit of painting outdoors in the natural light. There are no membership dues just a desire to be out there painting.
- NH Plein Air
- Painting Landscapes Everywhere In NH And In the Region
striving to be an indispensable resource for and about artists painting en plein air in our region - New York Plein Air Painters
- NEW YORK PLEIN AIR PAINTERS is a collection of painters around New York State who prefer to 'paint from life', generally on location. NYPAP is organized into CHAPTERS, each being of a different location. Each CHAPTER makes its own schedules, plans, and policies. Hopefully there are times when two or more CHAPTERS join forces.
- Plein Air Georgia
- At Plein Air Georgia, we have no preference as to style, materials used, or artistic interpretation. These are all personal choices that contribute to the unique expression of each artist while they paint 'en plein air'. Likewise, we think honest work by novice or professional is equally valid. The challenges and rewards of plein air painting are open to all.
We encourage all artists to make plein air painting a part of their creative experience. We welcome anyone living in Georgia with a sincere interest in plein air to join us for paintouts, workshops, forum discussions, and friendship. - Plein Air painters of the Jersey Coast
- The artists meet every Monday morning at a predetermined painting location at or near the New Jersy coast.
- Plein Air Painters of the Southeast
- A professional artist organization dedicated to the preservation & continuation
of the traditional method of painting en plein air; out-of-doors, on location. - Western North Carolina Plein Air Painters
- Our mission is to stay true to the idea of plein air painting by capturing "a moment in time" and by painting in a variety of interesting and diverse locations. We will make the community aware of plein air painting by exhibiting our work and organizing paint outs.
- Acadia Plein Air Group
- Meets Monday mornings at 9. All levels welcome.
Plein Air Groups~Midwest
If you're living in the heart of the USA here are your neighborhood plein air groups.
- Ohio Plein Air Society
- Statewide group promoting plein air events and activities.
- Great Lakes Plein Air painters Association
- Painting, education, competitions to assist it's members in their creative pursuits.
- The Chestnut Group
- Located in Middle Tennessee. Plein air painters for the land, dedicated to the conservation and preservation of wild and open spaces.
- Indiana Plein Air Painters
- Dedicated to the education of Indiana plein air painters and their supporters as well as the reawakening of an appreciation for Indiana landscape painting based on its rich history.
- Michigan Plein Air Painters
- Michigan Plein-Air Painters are a network of artists and friends that enjoy the challenge and pleasure of painting on location in Michigan.
Our goal is to bring artists together to explore and develop the tradition of plein-air painting. We hope to promote an awareness and visual appreciation through our art of Michigan by sharing with the public our experience through shows and exhibitions throughout the state. - Northwoods Plein Air Painters
- Northwoods Plein Air Painters is a group of artists who paint together in northern Wisconsin. We meet as a group, once a month, in various locations in Northeastern Wisconsin. There are no medium requirements--all mediums, experience levels are welcome. Currently, the group meets between April and October. Come and paint with us!
- NEW GROUP! Wisconsin Plein Air Painters Association
- Wisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA)
Use the link above to visit their blog for more information.
Plein Air Groups~Southwest
The southwest has gorgeous light great scenery and no shortage of plein air painters.
- Plein Air New Mexico
- New Mexico is a plein air hot spot! This is the state wide group that promotes plein air workshops, exhibits and paint outs.
- Plein Air Austin
- Plein Air group in the great state of Texas.
- Tucson Plein Air Painters Society
- We currently offer Saturday paint-outs twice a month, impromptu paint-outs during the week, critique sessions every 3rd Friday, 2 show, a couple of workshops, a party before and after the season, and a new website to serve our members.
Plein Air Groups~California
The great state of California is home to many plein air organizations.
- Verde Artist Guild
- Plein air group based in the San Franscisco Bay area.
- The Oak Group
- A group of plein air painters based in Santa Barbara who donate 50% of their sales to help protect and preserve the environment. Very cool!!
- Laguana Plein Air Painters
- Based in Laguna California, well known plein air group, lots great of shows/exhibits.
- The Plein Air Scene
- A monthly newsletter covering plein air painting in California. Always lots of interesting information.
- California Plein Air Artists
- Meets in and around Laguna Beach on a weekly basis.
- Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters
- MBPAPA will foster the understanding and appreciation of Plein Air painting and its place in the history and current culture of our communities. It will work to distinguish its members as dedicated artists of the region.
Plein Air Groups~Northwest
If you live in the beautiful Pacific northwest and are looking for a group check out the resources below.
- Northwest Oil Painters Guild
- We have a growing group within NOPG who are attracted to Plein-Air painting,
or painting outdoors.
With the beauty of the Pacific Northwest at our door step,
many of us feel compelled to experience nature's colors firsthand. - Pacific Northwest Plein-Aire Painters
- Pacific Northwest Plein-Aire Painters is a network of artist groups and individual artists interested in painting and promoting the art of painting outdoors on location. Our purpose is to provide resource information for painters interested in painting in the open air. We welcome other
plein air groups and individuals located in the Pacific Northwest to
connect with us in our effort to link and promote plein air groups,
events, and activities around the world. - Plein-Air painters of Oregon
- Frequent paint outs in the warmer months, any medium, informal critiques.
- Washington Society of Landscape Painting
- From its inception in 1913, members have ardently and regularly pursued painting out of doors. Often called plein air painting, it continues to be the primary focus of Society activities.
Plein Air Groups~West
Beautiful country way out west. If that's where you reside here are your regional groups.
- Plein Air painters of the West
- Our Mission...
The Plein Air Painters of the West is a society of professional artists dedicated to the highest quality paintings, exhibitions and workshops produced in the tradition of plein air painting. We provide various avenues for artistic growth and visual expression to students, artists, and collectors. We are dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of our natural World through conservation and education. - Plein Air Artists Colorado
- PAAC was created for the love of plein air painting and to enjoy the camaraderie of painting outdoors. A founding principal is that PAAC create opportunities for artists to paint outdoors together and that these paint outs be open to everyone of every level
- Plein Air Painters of Idaho
- Plein Air Painters of Idaho (PAPI) paint on location, "alla Prima," from life, thereby capturing moments in time forever preserved for the enjoyment of the viewer. The varied styles of each artist loosely captures the essence of Idaho's vast canyon lands, high deserts, valleys, native prairies still wild at heart, lakes and rivers and the floral life of our lush landscapes in the west. These landscapes reflect a conservation of place and respectful conservancy in a culture of reverent observation and passionate expression of oneness with nature. They bring environmental awareness of the needs of the people, habitat and ecosystems conservation through their retentions of the land. Their images offer understanding of the urgency of protecting the fragile interdependency of biodiversity and man's impact on that structure and the responsibility of all to preserve that which is beautiful and wild within our state.
- Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters
- The focus of the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters is to foster and promote the advancement of on-location painting within the Rocky Mountain region. The R.M.P.A.P. will work to bring artists and art appreciators together in a creative atmosphere. The emphasis will be on the fellowship of professional artists. Members are encouraged to share ideas, enthusiasm, and knowledge with others. The R.M.P.A.P. will encourage and promote plein air painting as a unique form of artistic expression.
- South Dakota Plein Aire Artists
- (SDPAA) was formed in
2004 to provide a forum for regional artists and enthusiasts who share a passion for Plein Aire. We are an informal organization - "membership" is predicated upon an interest in the art of outdoor painting and sketching. Participants range from professionals
to amatuers.
Plein Air Groups~Canada
Follow in the footsteps of the Group of Seven!
- Uxbridge Plei Air Painters
- Our purpose os to support the tradition of plein air painting. Paint-outs.
Plein Air Groups~Europe
- Les Rats des Champs
- A plein air painters group in France. Their name means "The Field Mice"! Love it!
- Artists of the Aude
- Contemporary art in the department of the Aude, France.
Worshops and Classes for Plein Air Painters
A workshop or class focusing on plein air painting can be one of the very best ways to "get your feet wet" if you're a beginner or to move on to mastery if you're an intermediate or advanced painter.
workexceptionexcellent teachers.
workexceptionexcellent teachers.
- Workshops with L. Diane Johnson
- Diane ia a wonderful artist and an excellent teacher and a lovely person. She will teach you and empower you to grow as an artist.
- PleinAirPaint.com
- This site lists many, many plein air workshops and events. Organized, easy to navigate and well worth a look.
Get fun Plein Air wear and gear at CafePress
Get T shirts, hats and totes that tell the world you're a plein air painter.
Galleries
Below are galleries that specialize in Plein Air Paintings.
- Waterhouse Gallery
- Located in Santa barbara, CA. Be sure to check out Marc Hanson's work.
- William Lester Gallery
- Point Reyes, CA. Specializing in California Impressionism and plein air paintings. Check out Camille Prezwodek's work, she's one of my favorites.
- Landscapes Art Studio
- Located in Jacksonville Florida. Features the works of David Johnson and Linda Blondheim.
- Tirage
- Located in Pasadena, CA.
Recommended Magazines
Though not specifically dedicated to plein air painting these are top quality magazines that often feature plein air artists.
The Quotable Plein Air Painter
Plein air painting is still an interpretation of reality, even though I am seeing the scene first hand. My "truth" is far more interesting to me than the scene in reality. (Linda Blondheim)To steep oneself in the sky. To capture the tenderness of the clouds. To let the cloud masses float in the background, far off in the gray mist, and then make the blue blaze forth. (Eugene Boudin)
Plein air paintings are life, and without them the rest of my work would die. Without it, I would have nothing to say in the studio, because without real-life experience, art is impossible. (Scott Burdick)
Working outdoors or from life puts you in direct contact with the life force, not just the light and the landscape, but also the vitality of the world around you. (George Carlson)
All pictures painted inside in the studio will never be as good as the things done outside. (Paul Cezanne)
I strive to capture the moment, that fleeting light or atmospheric effect, tackled with a sense of urgency and an awareness that the prevailing conditions are transient and will not be precisely repeated. (Trevor Chamberlain)
I'm constantly painting the landscape in my head as I drive along, and when I see something that refuses to give way to the next scene, I stop the car and turn around. (Gay Falkenberry)
Plein air painting and painting from a reference: The first is like going to Paris for two weeks with your girl friend, the second is like reading a book about Paris at the local library. (Sylvio Gagnon)
After a few plein air attempts, I found the fast and often half finished and underdone pieces were giving me more pleasure than laboriously ended paintings. So I am left with many "unfinished" works done for my soul and not for sale. (George Kubac)
When you're an artist - especially a plein air artist, where you're working outside - you see the best of life all the time. (Tom Nichols)
Artists who battle the elements, the extreme effort and the exhaustive study to be able to paint a high-quality work in one sitting, wet-on-wet while on location, have something very special to offer. (B. Eric Rhoads)
I would not encourage young artists today to paint in retrospect, but rather enjoy painting directly from life, where all the answers are looking right at you. (John Stobart)
Monet, Manet, Sisley, Renoir, Van Gogh and others went outside to paint for one simple reason - it looks different outside. (Mike Svob)
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- Great lens and info! I'm fairly new at Plein Air, maybe 6 years. I want to do more of it, it's good for me to get away from tight detailed paintings that I'm used to doing.
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- I am so glad to see this lens since I am also a plein air painter and hope this helps to get the word out about painting on location. I use the Easy-L and like it very much. I will be painting at a number of plein air events this summer. Adding you to my lensroll. Maybe you would like to do the same.
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- Onlookers can sometimes be a problem. Usually I find they are respectful and complimentary but occasssionally there are those others. First, you can try and find an out of they way spot where you are not likely to be bothered, second, you can position yourself in front of a wall, tree, or whatever so no one can come up and stand behind you and look over your shoulder. Some artists I've known bring a sign or wear a T-shirt that says "Quiet, Artist at Work, please do not disturb" or something similar. Having a response or two rehearsed and ready is always helpful also, how snarky you are depends on your personality and level of annoyance LOL. I've also known artists who when faced with rude comments extend their brush and challenge the commentor to do better right then and there.
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- My daughter and I have tried sketching outdoors. We find curious (rude) onlookers to be a problem. They will openly criticize as we work. Very distracting if not discouraging !
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2009 Bayonet Farm Art and Music Festival
2009 Bayonet Farm Art and Music Festival September 13, 2009
Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel, NJ.
Includes a juried art exhibition and plein air competition in addition to the sale of original artwork, art demonstrations, music and dance performances.
2009 cash awards total $1000.
About the Judges:
Mr. James Yarosh is owner of the James Yarosh Associates Fine Art Gallery in Holmdel, NJ. The nationally-recognized gallery features artists from The Moscow School of Realism, including the Kugach family, Zabelin, Kosnichev, Yatsenko, Smirnova, Brusilov and others. The gallery also features Non-Conformist Art of the former Soviet Union in addition to other international artists. www.jamesyarosh.com.
Mr. Peter Trippi is editor of Fine Art Connoisseur, a premier fine art publication. Fine Art Connoisseur, previously known as Plein Air magazine, is the national companion publication to Artist's Advocate which connects artists with galleries. An authority on 19th century art and co-founder of the scholarly journal Nineteenth-Century Art Worldwide (www.19thc-artworldwide.org), Trippi's monograph on renowned artist J.W. Waterhouse is considered the leading authority on the Victorian painter and Royal Academician. Trippi also serves on the Board of the Historians of British Art.
To see photos from last year's festival.
http://jonicharles.smugmug.com/gallery/6441057_BCUoM/1/408191055_gVXDh
For registration materials, please email bayonetfarmart@aol.com.
Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel, NJ.
Includes a juried art exhibition and plein air competition in addition to the sale of original artwork, art demonstrations, music and dance performances.
2009 cash awards total $1000.
About the Judges:
Mr. James Yarosh is owner of the James Yarosh Associates Fine Art Gallery in Holmdel, NJ. The nationally-recognized gallery features artists from The Moscow School of Realism, including the Kugach family, Zabelin, Kosnichev, Yatsenko, Smirnova, Brusilov and others. The gallery also features Non-Conformist Art of the former Soviet Union in addition to other international artists. www.jamesyarosh.com.
Mr. Peter Trippi is editor of Fine Art Connoisseur, a premier fine art publication. Fine Art Connoisseur, previously known as Plein Air magazine, is the national companion publication to Artist's Advocate which connects artists with galleries. An authority on 19th century art and co-founder of the scholarly journal Nineteenth-Century Art Worldwide (www.19thc-artworldwide.org), Trippi's monograph on renowned artist J.W. Waterhouse is considered the leading authority on the Victorian painter and Royal Academician. Trippi also serves on the Board of the Historians of British Art.
To see photos from last year's festival.
http://jonicharles.smugmug.com/gallery/6441057_BCUoM/1/408191055_gVXDh
For registration materials, please email bayonetfarmart@aol.com.
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