Useful resources for artists who want to take their outdoor practice further. Explore selling advice, marketing ideas, exhibitions, opportunities, and practical next steps for building a more visible and sustainable creative life.
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
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
A practical, step by step guide for plein air painters to sell art at local markets. Covers choosing events, licences, pricing, stall setup, payments, and building a local market practice.
15 Jul 2026
A practical guide for plein air painters on joining regional trails, hosting independent or hybrid open studio events, presenting outdoor work effectively, handling sales, and partnering with local groups.
15 Jul 2026
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.
12 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.
4 Jun 2026
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
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
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.
4 Jun 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.
4 Jun 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.
4 Jun 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.
20 Jul 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.
7 Jul 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.
11 May 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.
10 Jun 2026
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