"For me, a landscape does not exist in its own right, since its appearance changes at every moment; but its surroundings bring it to life— the air and the light"
— Monet
Fun Fact:
En plein air, French for "in the open air," is a phrase used by artists who create artworks outdoors. With plein air painting, the artist puts themselves in the environment of their subject matter and paints purely from live observation.
Whenever I travel, I bring a Tupperware container of gouache or watercolor, a few paintbrushes, and a small mixed-media sketch pad. I’ll bring my supplies to the beach, on hikes, outside to tan, and even on kayaks! While these are all just for fun, I hope to create large en plein air watercolor paintings one day that require me to stay on site for weeks at a time. Come along for the ride! See what we can make together :)
Plein Air Watercolor in Lone Pine, May 2026
