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En Plein Air

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Heather Dickinson
Mar 26, 2024
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Making art en plein air, or outdoors, is by far one of my favorite things to do. There is not much that compares to engaging with beauty, while surrounded by beauty. It takes art-making from focused creative output to an experience.

Two examples of plein air setups I've used. My current favorite is the Guerrilla Painter Thumbox on the right.

So how does one get started? I have three tips:

First off, determine what sorts of things you will need to pack for your pre…

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