PleinAirPainting.co.uk helps artists paint outdoors with confidence through UK-focused guides, equipment advice, resources and plein air inspiration.
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
A practical guide to snowdonia plein air painting in Eryri covering access, six great locations, weather strategies, kit adaptations, and permissions for both solo painters and workshops.
20 Sept 2026
Practical advice on choosing plein air canvas sizes. Use an 8×10 as your main panel, bring a 6×8 for warm ups, and avoid large formats until you can finish before light changes.
10 Sept 2026
A practical guide to turning plein air studies into finished studio paintings. Covers what to record outdoors, planning, palette tests, edge control, avoiding overworking, drying and varnish.
8 Sept 2026
A practical 10 to 15 minute workflow using small thumbnails, a three to five step value plan, quick notes, and a photo to guide your plein air painting.
6 Sept 2026
Start with a medium you already know. This practical UK guide compares watercolour, oils, water-mixable oils and acrylic, and gives kit tips and simple steps to get outside and paint.
6 Sept 2026
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
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 practical guide to south downs plein air painting with top locations, seasonal light advice, kit and transport tips, and access and safety reminders.
1 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 practical guide to using atmospheric perspective plein air. Learn the four levers, value, temperature, saturation and edge quality, plus a simple workflow to paint believable depth in UK landscapes.
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
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
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 guide to mixing natural greens for plein air landscapes. Learn palette choices, mother mixes, muting strategies and a value-first approach for convincing British greens.
18 Aug 2026
Practical UK guide to the best palette knives for plein air painting. Recommendations on stainless blades, grippy handles, and the three essential shapes every landscape painter needs.
18 Aug 2026
Essential tips for beach plein air painting on UK coasts. Plan tides, pack a compact kit, work small, and adapt to wind and changing light. Use photos and notes if you must leave early.
17 Aug 2026
A practical guide to the best viewfinder for artists painting outdoors. Learn why a mid grey adjustable frame helps composition, the top UK picks under £10, and simple field tips.
16 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
Use a three- to five-colour limited palette for faster plein air sessions and natural colour harmony. Pre-mix key mixes, set out a consistent palette, and resist adding tubes mid-session.
11 Aug 2026
Practical guide to woodland plein air painting: seasons, picking a spot, mixing greens, handling dappled light and the kit and permissions you need for UK woods.
10 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
Practical guide to choosing the best brush washer for oil painting outdoors. Recommends a 300 ml steel washer for most plein air painters and covers lid, solvent and cleaning routine.
7 Aug 2026
A practical UK guide to the best plein air lights for nocturne painting. Covers colour temperature, CRI, battery strategy, mounting and budget options.
6 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
Practical guide to painting clouds plein air in the UK with oils and watercolour. Focus on value, edges, limited palettes, cloud shadows and fast workflows for changing skies.
4 Aug 2026
Practical techniques for plein air painting in wind: choose shelter, weight and secure your easel, work small, adapt brushwork and know when to stop to protect gear and paintings.
3 Aug 2026
Practical guide to choosing the best plein air sketchbooks in the UK. Key tips on paper weight, binding, format, and medium compatibility plus short, opinionated product picks.
31 Jul 2026
Clear, practical guidance on pochade box accessories: tripods, side trays, panel extenders, compatibility notes and sensible starter choices for walkers, car painters and beginners.
30 Jul 2026
A practical UK guide to selling prints from plein air paintings, covering file capture, printing choices, editions, pricing, selling channels and basic legal and tax points.
29 Jul 2026
Step-by-step UK guide to packing and dispatching oil paintings. Check touch drying, protect surfaces with glassine, use rigid boards and double-walled boxes, and insure or use specialist shippers for high value work.
29 Jul 2026
Practical UK guide to choosing the best wet panel carrier for plein air painting. Reviews, size and weather tips for u.go, Richeson, Jullian, Jackson's and DIY options.
29 Jul 2026
A practical guide to plein air composition: pick a motif, use a viewfinder, squint to see big shapes, apply the rule of thirds, and use a short checklist to set up and work confidently outdoors.
28 Jul 2026
Practical tips for plein air painting safety in UK locations covering weather and lightning, sun and heat, chemical handling, solo working and a quick pre session checklist.
27 Jul 2026
Tracing Laura Knight plein air from Staithes and Lamorna to the Malvern Hills, this examines her large-scale, site-specific outdoor paintings and their hard-won observation.
25 Jul 2026
An honest, practical guide to water mixable oils for plein air in the UK. Learn brands, field workflow, mixing limits with traditional oils, and responsible rinse disposal.
24 Jul 2026
Practical guide to choosing the best plein air palette for oils, acrylics, watercolour and gouache. Covers grey surfaces, glass, wood, disposable pads and folding palettes for travel.
23 Jul 2026
A five-minute, three-value field method for plein air value studies: squint, block in darks, add mid tones, then paint from the tonal plan.
21 Jul 2026
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