PAINTING en PLEIN AIR...
PLEIN AIR
1. Of or being a style of painting produced out of doors in natural light.
2. Taking place outdoors.
[From French (en) plein air, (in) the open air : en, in + plein, full + air, air.]
Most paintings are created in a studio - produced in a controlled environment, under little time restraints, in privacy and isolated from public view until their completion. Painting outdoors "en plein air" provides little to none of those properties.
Plein air painting is about the interaction of the artist and their surroundings during a brief moment of life. It is direct contact with a chilly wind-gust against the painter’s face, the smell of spring flowers, and the rapidly shifting light. It’s the buzz of a bee, and the joy of children as they sprint up to ask, “Are you a real artist?” It’s exposure to the elements and the public’s scrutiny. No other mode of painting provides a more direct connection between artist, subject and public.
Plein air painting is painting from life and life’s inspirations and experiences during the moments in which they are happening.
1. Of or being a style of painting produced out of doors in natural light.
2. Taking place outdoors.
[From French (en) plein air, (in) the open air : en, in + plein, full + air, air.]
Most paintings are created in a studio - produced in a controlled environment, under little time restraints, in privacy and isolated from public view until their completion. Painting outdoors "en plein air" provides little to none of those properties.
Plein air painting is about the interaction of the artist and their surroundings during a brief moment of life. It is direct contact with a chilly wind-gust against the painter’s face, the smell of spring flowers, and the rapidly shifting light. It’s the buzz of a bee, and the joy of children as they sprint up to ask, “Are you a real artist?” It’s exposure to the elements and the public’s scrutiny. No other mode of painting provides a more direct connection between artist, subject and public.
Plein air painting is painting from life and life’s inspirations and experiences during the moments in which they are happening.
These are my winter painting gloves. I really should replace them except they've seen me through many cold days and I'm just too sentimental of a guy.
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