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 new forest plein air painting: where to work, how to get there, seasonal light, and simple rules for respectful, low-impact painting in the park.
24 Sept 2026
Practical rules for painting reflections plein air: vertical alignment, darker less saturated values, reading water types, and a fast on-site sequence for UK canals, harbours and wet streets.
22 Sept 2026
A practical guide to Pembrokeshire plein air painting: choose the best spots, plan for tides and wind, pick the right medium, and allow two or more days to get the most from the coast.
21 Sept 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 the best alkyd medium for plein air painting, with product comparisons, drying advice, solvent guidance, and layering tips for outdoor work.
4 Sept 2026
Practical advice for choosing the best gouache for plein air in the UK. Compares acrylic and traditional types, recommends top brands and how to pack a lightweight field kit.
1 Sept 2026
A UK guide to the best watercolour sets for plein air, covering compact pocket boxes, student and artist-grade kits, and options for building a custom travel palette.
21 Aug 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 guide to display paintings in cafes UK, pubs and community venues. Find suitable spaces, agree terms, price and insure your work, and use shows to grow local visibility.
19 Aug 2026
Practical steps for building an email newsletter for landscape artists: collect consent correctly, send monthly stories and previews, and use first looks to engage collectors.
12 Aug 2026
Practical, step by step guidance to craft a 150 to 200 word artist statement for landscape painters. Covers structure, drafting exercises, common mistakes, and UK-focused tips.
5 Aug 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.
How the Glasgow Boys used plein air practice to transform Scottish painting. Practical lessons on location, tonal method, and where to see their work.
1 Sept 2026
A focused look at Winston Churchill the painter: his Chartwell landscapes, Mediterranean canvases, compact plein air kit, and lessons for painters on habit, repetition, and adapting to light.
23 Aug 2026
Practical guide to Camden Town Group landscape painting and what outdoor painters can learn from their focus on ordinary parks, suburbs, allotments and working with grey British light.
8 Aug 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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