Guides, gear recommendations, and outdoor painting resources to help you feel more confident getting outside and painting.
From getting started and solving common problems to building confidence with technique, planning, and process, these guides are designed to help you make the most of painting outdoors.
A practical guide to plein air painting Scotland covering when to go, Highland light, top locations, access rules, midges, wind, and what to pack for successful outdoor painting trips.
28 May 2026
Practical tips for gouache plein air painting in the UK. Learn kit selection, drying and layering habits, paper choices, and safe storage for studies.
28 May 2026
Field-ready advice for plein air acrylic painting: palette care, slow-dry options, misting, transport, a practical working process and responsible wastewater disposal.
27 May 2026
Choosing gear for plein air painting isn’t just about quality. It’s about weight, portability, ease of use, and whether it suits the way you actually want to paint. Our reviews and comparisons are here to help you choose well.
A practical UK guide to choosing the best brushes for oil painting outdoors. Learn which shapes and bristles to carry, starter kit picks and simple field care to keep brushes working.
27 Apr 2026
Practical comparison of pochade box and French easel for UK plein air painters. Covers weight, setup, stability, palette space and which suits your medium.
22 Apr 2026
A practical UK guide to oil paints for plein air. Covers student versus artist grade, best brands, a six colour starter palette, alkyds and water-mixables, plus cold weather and transport tips.
22 Apr 2026
Explore opportunities, events, selling advice, community connections, and practical resources for painters who want plein air to become a more meaningful part of their creative life.
Actionable artist website tips for plein air painters: choose your site role, use your name, present a focused portfolio, list buying and shipping details, and keep content current.
29 May 2026
A practical UK guide on how to sell plein air paintings: photograph in diffused light, price by size and cost, pick one sales channel, tell the location story, and package work safely for shipping.
13 May 2026
A practical guide to UK plein air painting workshops. Learn formats, costs, where to find events, how to choose a tutor, and how to get more from a day or residential retreat.
13 May 2026
Alongside practical guides and gear advice, we also explore the artists, places, habits, and creative thinking that make plein air painting such a rewarding way to work.
Morisot, Cassatt, Bracquemond and Gonzalès moved from margin to centre, showing how domestic and garden subjects, bold cropping and vivid colour reshaped Impressionism.
23 May 2026
How a group of British painters made Newlyn a leading plein air colony. The Newlyn School painters chose Atlantic light, painted working people honestly, and shaped plein air practice still taught today.
17 May 2026
A concise guide to the history of plein air painting, tracing outdoor practice from early oil sketches and the paint tube through Barbizon, Impressionism, British colonies, and today's revival.
16 May 2026
From practical guidance and equipment advice to locations, community, and the wider culture of plein air painting, explore the areas that matter most to your outdoor practice.
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