Most folks envision 'PLEIN AIR" painting as dragging an easel out into nature, and "fussing all-day long" with oil paint; actually, that is not quite accurate. True painting "en plein-air" is an attempt to capture the moment, before the moment ceases to exist. Now, take the above cloud for example, which was only there for 3 minutes, then the color, the shape, and moment was gone forever; this is the true nature and essence of "plein air", one must develop a fast technique, eidetic memory, and a humble respect for the fast changing beauty of the world; and of course, attempt to paint what one thinks they saw.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Plein Air Painter Heaven, New Mexico
Most folks envision 'PLEIN AIR" painting as dragging an easel out into nature, and "fussing all-day long" with oil paint; actually, that is not quite accurate. True painting "en plein-air" is an attempt to capture the moment, before the moment ceases to exist. Now, take the above cloud for example, which was only there for 3 minutes, then the color, the shape, and moment was gone forever; this is the true nature and essence of "plein air", one must develop a fast technique, eidetic memory, and a humble respect for the fast changing beauty of the world; and of course, attempt to paint what one thinks they saw.
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