![]() In the studio, the artist should use this knowledge freely.” “It should therefore be exact and conscientious. Nature displays endless moods each day, hour or minute presents something new.” (Kevin Macpherson: “Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light & Color”)īruce Crane (1857-1937) an American Tonalist taught that the purpose of studying and sketching out of doors is to fill the memory with facts. The challenge of painting outdoors, en plein air, allows close observation of nature’s light and colors, yet requires speed and memory to capture fleeting conditions. “Landscape painting is a timeless expression of human experience man has contemplated the earth, sky, and trees throughout history. ![]() In this two-part series, twelve elite artists respond to three important questions facing every plein air painter. ![]()
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