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Lee McVey – Pastelist

Pastelist Lee McVey weaves her plein air work together with her studio paintings. She might use a photo reference or her imagination, but the vivid light, shadow and color come from careful on-site observation. She is a member of Plein … Continue reading

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Plein Air Painters of the Southeast

The Plein Air Painters of the Southeast is an organization of twenty professional artists that was started in 2001 by Dee Beard Dean and a few fellow painters. A jurying process has gradually added more artists over the years, and … Continue reading

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Plein Air Artists of Riverside – Paint Out

The southern California group Plein Air Artists of Riverside is affiliated with the Riverside Art Museum and has more than 75 members. Every year, they sponsor a 9-day Paint Out followed by a juried exhibit at the Riverside Art Museum. … Continue reading

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International Plein Air Painters

The International Plein Air Painters organization was established in October 2001, and has as its only mission to promote painting on site outdoors. Its members include painters, students and benefactors, and it exists in sixteen countries including 41 of the … Continue reading

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The Ontario Plein Air Society

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32BXhDvJcQA]These people don’t give up just because it’s winter. The Ontario Plein Air Society has posted a video and some tips for painting in the cold. Don’t use glass or metal palettes, dress in 6 (count ‘em) layers of clothing, … Continue reading

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