Practical guidance for artists who want to paint outdoors with more confidence. From getting started and building a simple routine to improving technique and handling real outdoor conditions, these guides are designed to make plein air painting feel more approachable and rewarding.
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Practical advice for nocturne plein air painting in the UK: timing, kit, lighting, limited palettes, simple workflow and safety tips to help you paint outdoors after dark.
20 Jul 2026
Practical, step-by-step guidance for solvent free plein air oil painting: choose a system, clean brushes without solvents, follow fat-over-lean, and pack a compact, safer kit.
14 Jul 2026
15 transport-friendly park locations across London for painting outdoors. What to paint, best times, nearest stations, crowd tips, and compact kit recommendations.
13 Jul 2026
A practical UK guide to plein air painting in snow. Learn to spot blue-violet shadows, layer clothing, simplify kit, and paint quickly while staying safe and warm.
7 Jul 2026
A practical guide to plein air painting Dartmoor with top spots, weather and packing advice, safety rules, and a simple flexible day plan to get you painting across tors, valleys and ancient sites.
5 Jul 2026
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