Why Plein Air?

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Susan Ryan. Plein air is a lot like dancing in the rain. The conditions are never going to be perfect. It is either going to be too hot or too cold or too windy or clouds will be [...]

Fabriano Artistico Traditional White Watercolor Block

My favorite paper for watercolor is the Fabriano block. I use both cold and hot press but I usually prefer the cold press surface because it is more ‘forgiving’. The hot press will show the brushstroke and the color really ‘pops’ but you have to be feeling confident and make each brushstroke be right. I [...]

Be Ready to Paint

When you question whether or not to bring the paints, I recommend that you bring them! Be ready to paint.

Draw Often and Paint Wildly

Sketch your ideas. Try out different variations, determine how you want to do your painting, then PAINT WILDLY!

Paint More Now

Paint more now. Painting is exciting and it is beneficial even if the painting is not successful. It makes you SEE the world around you.

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