PleinAirPainting
How to Clean an Oil Painting: A Safe, Step-by-Step Guide
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.
Techniques
12 May 2026
Guides
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.
Brushwork Tips for Plein Air Realism
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.
Techniques
11 May 2026
Dawn and Dusk: A Practical Guide to Golden Hour Plein Air Painting
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.
Techniques
4 May 2026
How to Mix Colours in Plein Air: A Practical Guide for Outdoor Oil Painters
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.
Techniques
3 May 2026
How to Frame Your Plein Air Paintings: A Practical UK Guide
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.
Techniques
3 May 2026
Alla Prima Plein Air Painting: How to Complete a Landscape in One Sitting
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.
Techniques
3 May 2026
Capturing Light in Plein Air: Techniques That Actually Work Outdoors
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.
Techniques
3 May 2026
Peak District Plein Air Guide: Best Locations and Practical Tips
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.
Locations & Weather
27 Apr 2026
Spring Plein Air Painting: How to Make the Most of the Season
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.
Locations & Weather
24 Apr 2026
How to Start Plein Air Painting: A Step-by-Step Guide for Complete Beginners
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.
Getting Started
24 Apr 2026
Summer Plein Air Painting: How to Handle Bright Light and Heat in the UK
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.
Locations & Weather
23 Apr 2026
Palette Knife Techniques for Plein Air Landscapes
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.
Techniques
23 Apr 2026
Essential Plein Air Painting Supplies: What You Actually Need for Your First Session
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.
Getting Started
23 Apr 2026
Plein Air Oil Painting Techniques: 10 Essential Tips for Outdoor Painters
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.
Techniques
22 Apr 2026
What is Plein Air Painting? A Beginner's Guide for UK Artists
A concise guide to plein air painting in the UK covering history, practical tips, suitable media, and how to begin.
Getting Started
20 Apr 2026