PleinAirPainting.co.uk helps artists paint outdoors with confidence through UK-focused guides, equipment advice, resources and plein air inspiration.
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
Practical steps for how to clean an oil painting at home: careful dusting, very light soapy spot cleaning for stable work, tests to try, and when to call a conservator.
12 May 2026
Practical strategies to loosen up outdoor oil painting: choose fewer durable brushes, make decisive loaded marks, manage paint in cold or heat, use scumbling and soft edges, and learn when to stop.
11 May 2026
Step by step advice on how to enter a plein air painting competition in the UK. Find events, prepare kit, manage weather and judging, and make the most of the day.
11 May 2026
Monet's plein air painting teaches outdoor artists to return to one subject, work in series, rotate multiple canvases, and embrace changing light and weather.
7 May 2026
Practical plein air portfolio tips to edit ruthlessly, form a clear series, photograph work accurately, and present a focused selection to galleries and online audiences.
6 May 2026
Practical tactics for golden hour plein air painting in the UK. Plan, premix, block large to small, and use small panels, a headtorch, and warm layers to capture fast shifting light.
4 May 2026
A practical guide to how to mix colours in plein air: set up a limited palette, prioritise temperature, mix on the palette, and use clean, decisive strokes for better outdoor oil paintings.
3 May 2026
A practical UK guide to choosing and fitting oil painting frames for plein air boards and stretched canvas. Covers rebate depth, fixings, suppliers and finishing steps.
3 May 2026
A clear comparison of Constable vs Turner, showing Constable's careful observation and Turner's luminous feeling, their rivalry, influence, and where to see their works.
3 May 2026
A practical guide to finishing landscape paintings in one outdoor session using alla prima plein air painting. Includes setup, palette, brushes, light handling and common mistakes.
3 May 2026
Practical guide to capturing light in plein air. Tone your ground, limit your palette, work alla prima, and use decisive brushwork to keep outdoor paintings luminous.
3 May 2026
Practical tips for how to photograph paintings: use diffused light, keep the camera level, correct white balance, and add raking light or close ups to show texture.
27 Apr 2026
A practical roadmap for UK plein air painters to get exhibited. Covers BPAP, open societies, Jackson's events, regional routes and how to prepare an exhibition-ready portfolio.
27 Apr 2026
A practical guide to plein air painting competitions UK in 2026: events to enter, what to expect, kit and practice tips, and how to prepare for timed outdoor painting.
27 Apr 2026
A practical guide to plein air painting in the Peak District with top locations, weather and kit advice, and tips for timing, access, and dealing with crowds.
27 Apr 2026
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
A practical guide to spring plein air painting in the UK: handle fast light, pick a clear focal point, layer for changeable weather, check kit, and aim to finish small, focused panels.
24 Apr 2026
Practical guide to oil painting for beginners. Learn what to pack, how to mix a limited palette, set up outdoors, and complete short plein air studies.
24 Apr 2026
Key summer plein air painting tips for the UK: choose morning or evening light, shade canvas and palette, keep mixes moist, adjust media and stay hydrated.
23 Apr 2026
Practical guide to palette knife plein air painting. Learn tool selection, paint prep for cold weather, a simple build process, how to avoid muddy colour, and knife care.
23 Apr 2026
The Impressionists made plein air painting central to modern art by taking paint into the landscape, using new materials and fast techniques to record specific moments of light.
23 Apr 2026
A practical UK guide to plein air painting supplies for beginners. Covers oils and watercolour, pochade boxes, supports, brushes, wet carriers and three budget starter kits to get you painting outdoors.
23 Apr 2026
A practical guide to how to price artwork for plein air painters: total your costs, set a per-linear-inch rate, use cost-plus as a floor, factor location and difficulty, and review prices annually.
22 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
Ten practical oil painting techniques for plein air painters in the UK. Learn to work small, tone panels, limit your palette and resolve studies before the light changes.
22 Apr 2026
A practical guide to finding and joining plein air painting groups across the UK, covering formats, costs, what to bring, and how to start your own meet up.
22 Apr 2026
Turner turned restless field observation into lessons on sketching, colour notes, and painting atmosphere. Practical guidance for outdoor painters following his lead.
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
A clear, honest UK-focused guide to preparing, pricing and selling plein air paintings online and in person, with practical steps on photography, channels, pricing and audience building.
22 Apr 2026
A practical guide to assembling a beginner plein air painting kit in the UK. Focus on essentials, keep the kit small, and choose surfaces first.
22 Apr 2026
A guide to Constable's disciplined plein air practice showing how his sky studies and annotated field sketches shaped his studio masterpieces and inform contemporary outdoor painting.
22 Apr 2026
A concise guide to plein air painting in the UK covering history, practical tips, suitable media, and how to begin.
20 Apr 2026
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