The Art of Plein Air Painting : Monacelli Studio : 9781580934480 : 158093448X : 05 Sep 2017 : There is a growing interest in outdoor painting because it allows people to combine their interest in art with general outdoor activities; it connects them with social groups of artists; it involves them in an expanding market of festivals and exhibitions; and it can easily fit into a busy routine with only a few hours' commitment per week Spring is the perfect time to go outside and experience the wonders of nature through painting, even if social distancing. Plein air painting, the art of painting outdoors, offers possibilities artists can't find inside the studio. When painters set up easels outside, they put themselves in direct contact with nature. Responsiveness to the landscape's changing light, forms, and colors yields work that's lively and spontaneous. However, plein air painting also poses a set of challenges not encountered in the studio. There are matters of choosing a location,