Plein Air 2023 (Part 3)
Today we are featuring three artists from our 3rd annual Plein Air in Clifton Springs event—Andy Reddout, Sherry Blanco, and Bev Abplanalp! A total of 45 artists spent the morning […]
Plein Air 2023 (part 2)
“To create a ‘plein air’ painting composition, I need to connect with the subject from experiences in my lifetime that awaken sensory perceptions. Oil painting on a smooth ampersand board lets my brush flow with the feel of the day, the light, the landscape and purpose.”
Plein Air 2023 (Part 1)
“My approach to Plein Air is to find a simple location and to anticipate how the light will move throughout the morning. Next I do a quick sketch showing lights and darks (known as a Notan), block in color on the canvas, and try to use lots of paint to give texture to the end piece.”
