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EN PLEIN AIR ARTISTS are deeply connected to the changing seasons, continually inspired by how nature’s transformations shape their subjects. The onset of autumn in Southern France, for example, trans

I LOVE TO WATCH A ROUGH SEA, especially in winter. There is something mesmerising about the rhythmic movement. This sheer power rejuvenates the mind, filling you with awe – it is uplifting and almost

THIS VIEW – ACROSS BITELL LAKE IN WORCESTERSHIRE – had obvious painting potential, and though I had walked here before, the snow and the light gave me an immediate feeling of drama and structure. It’s

GEOFF ALLEN IS A WATERCOLOUR ARTIST and tutor from San Diego who specialises in painting en plein air. He started his artistic career as a scenic painter in Hollywood, but then began teaching drawing

From the rugged cliffs of Shetland to the coves of Cornwall, artist Sarah Hutt travels our coastline, capturing its wild beauty

You will learn Painting winter light effectively Applying texture using tools Balancing variety with clarity The painting Morning Light at Marple Locks was born from one of those early winter mornings