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 plein air painting Dartmoor with best spots, parking and access rules, packing and weather strategies, and a muted palette approach for capturing the moor's atmosphere.
25 Jun 2026
A practical guide to plein air painting in fog. Learn to mix a fog grey, work within a compressed tonal range, use soft edges, pick simple subjects, pack compact kit and stay safe.
22 Jun 2026
A practical guide to 15 of the best plein air painting Cotswolds locations, with timing, access, parking and seasonal light tips to help artists avoid crowds and make the most of each view.
15 Jun 2026
A practical guide to plein air painting Norfolk, covering north coast marshes, the Broads, and inland sites. Includes timing, kit and safety tips for painters of all levels.
13 Jun 2026
A practical guide to plein air painting Yorkshire: best coastal and upland spots, seasonal timing, gear choices and safety tips to help you paint quickly and confidently in changing light.
11 Jun 2026
Practical guide to plein air painting Lake District with top spots, weather and kit tips, and access advice so you can make the most of short light windows.
8 Jun 2026
A practical guide to building oil painting texture outdoors. Learn impasto, palette knife and brush techniques, alkyd tips for UK conditions, and safe ways to transport wet textured panels.
4 Jun 2026
Use scumbling plein air painting to add mist, haze and atmosphere. Learn the right paint consistency, brush choice, a UK two stage workflow, and quick fixes for muddy or overworked scumbles.
4 Jun 2026
A practical UK guide to autumn plein air painting: palette and oil techniques for cold damp conditions, handling short light, permissions, safety and top regions to paint from September to November.
1 Jun 2026
A practical guide to plein air painting Scotland covering when to go, Highland light, top locations, access rules, midges, wind, and what to pack for successful outdoor painting trips.
28 May 2026
Practical tips for gouache plein air painting in the UK. Learn kit selection, drying and layering habits, paper choices, and safe storage for studies.
28 May 2026
Field-ready advice for plein air acrylic painting: palette care, slow-dry options, misting, transport, a practical working process and responsible wastewater disposal.
27 May 2026
No-nonsense guide to plein air painting Cornwall: where to work, when to go, what kit to take, how to check tides and manage wind so you get useful studies outdoors.
25 May 2026
Practical, repeatable methods for plein air watercolour painting. Set up fast, simplify scenes into shapes, use a three-stage workflow, and manage drying, greens and UK skies.
21 May 2026
Practical guide to glazing oil painting: pick transparent pigments, use appropriate glazing mediums for UK studios, observe fat over lean and build thin luminous layers.
19 May 2026
A practical guide to plein air painting in the rain with UK planning tips, shelter and umbrella choices, panel recommendations, and fast tonal techniques for wet sessions.
18 May 2026
A practical guide to urban plein air painting for UK artists: find accessible city spots, work small and short, handle moving figures, and use oils or gouache to capture urban light and atmosphere.
17 May 2026
A practical UK guide to plein air painting in winter: layers, medium advice, hand care, a limited palette and simple kit to keep you painting in cold, damp weather.
14 May 2026
Practical plein air guide to wet on wet oil painting: choose surfaces and mediums, follow fat over lean, troubleshoot muddy paint or slow drying, and build confidence outdoors.
14 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
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
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