At the Heart of Plein Air Painting, There is One Unalterable Truth

“The First Few Moments”, 24"x18" plein air oil by Robert Lewis. Painted over a three-day period entirely outdoors and on location in Sedona, Arizona.

Do You Agree What Plein Air Is?

At first look, it would seem that the answer to the question “What is plein air?” would be as obvious as the answer to the question “What is cooking?” but it is not so obvious to everyone. In fact, there seems to be some confusion about it. But let’s put the plein air question aside for a moment and…