Archive Mode. Call July | 12th Annual PleinAir Salon ended on 7/31/22, 11:59 PM. Call settings are read only. See Current Open Calls
Formerly called 'on site' painting or 'one on one' till new coined word became popularized 'En Plein Aire'. Artist travels in van unloading portable watercolor gear; Large Plano Tackle box, large equipment tote bin, stretched & stapled wc paper sheets onto protected plywood carry boards. Paint flat on fold out tables, mesh shade tent usually needed. camera close by for later references & capture of action(to develop more complicated 2nd painting), pre-draw & compose on sketch pad, 1-3 day sittings, completion may extend to mat cutting, hand crafting custom frame, loss of 'old Florida' scenes & keen on FL flora & fauna inspires selection of subject matter. Early 'How To' watercolor books by artist O'Hare, Pike, Kautski & favorite watercolorist Winslow Homer guided my interest in plein air painting. Explosion in popularity of en plein air/paint outs has been like a rabbit race with this gopher still ambling on. Entry; an early painting accomplished by en plein air setup on country road bridge overlooking fishermen below. Occasional semi truck would passby blowing dust & dirt up. A realatively short painting session.
