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 Yorkshire: best coastal and upland spots, seasonal timing, gear choices and safety tips to help you paint quickly and confidently in changing light.
11 Jun 2026
Practical guide to plein air painting Lake District with top spots, weather and kit tips, and access advice so you can make the most of short light windows.
8 Jun 2026
A practical guide to building oil painting texture outdoors. Learn impasto, palette knife and brush techniques, alkyd tips for UK conditions, and safe ways to transport wet textured panels.
4 Jun 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.
A practical Instagram and TikTok guide for UK plein air painters. Learn how to capture process-rich content, grow a local audience, and turn followers into buyers without burning out.
12 Jun 2026
A practical 2025 guide for UK plein air painters on where to sell art online UK, how to choose platforms, manage shipping and taxes, and build a hub-and-spoke sales plan.
10 Jun 2026
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
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.
A concise guide to the St Ives artists colony: its Atlantic light, key figures from Wallis to Hepworth, Tate St Ives and practical tips for plein air painting in Cornwall.
12 Jun 2026
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
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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