Tag Archives: composition

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How to Choose Your Subject

  At a recent meeting of the Log Cabin Art Guild at Sesquicentennial State Park, I gave a talk about how to decide on a subject when painting outdoors and how to get started on […]

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Is This Painting Finished?

This past Saturday the plein air group painted in a private garden in Lexington, South Carolina.  The garden features extensive flower beds and grass paths, an old barn, and whimsical sculptures.  Surrounding trees create a […]

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How to Find a Plein Air Location

Now that the weather is getting warmer, it’s time to do some plein air painting! Last fall I suggested starting in your own back yard to get comfortable with setting up your easel and making […]

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