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 15 of the best plein air painting Cotswolds locations, with timing, access, parking and seasonal light tips to help artists avoid crowds and make the most of each view.
15 Jun 2026
A practical guide to plein air painting Norfolk, covering north coast marshes, the Broads, and inland sites. Includes timing, kit and safety tips for painters of all levels.
13 Jun 2026
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
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 budget plein air painting box options under £100. Compare Jackson's pochade box for oils and compact watercolour field kits, plus buying tips on tripod mounts and panel sizes.
17 Jun 2026
A UK plein air guide to the best brushes for oil painting, recommending Rosemary & Co's Plein Air set, explaining shapes and hair types, and giving practical field cleaning and storage tips.
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
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.
An accessible guide to Barbizon School painting: its forest roots, key artists, plein air methods, and practical lessons for British outdoor painters.
13 Jun 2026
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
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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