Plein Air Plan | 5 tips for better outdoor painting
I was going through an old sketchbook and found the notes from a fantastic plein air painting workshop through The Atelier in Minneapolis. The workshop was taught by plein air…
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First Touches of Fall | Plein air painting at the Minnesota River Valley
One of the great aspects of living in Minnesota is the drama of all four seasons. It seems like seasons happen all at once here. It’s suddenly spring, or it’s suddenly…
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Mississippi River Rocks in Full Sun | plein air painting to last the whole winter
You know how you sometimes stop and think to yourself, “I’m going to have to remember this feeling?” I had one of those moments while I was out painting last…
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Sunflowers in the Garden | plein air painting in the University’s garden
My Mother and I took another painting trip back to our new favorite spot, the University of Minnesota Display and Trial Gardens. I drive by the gardens on my way home from…
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St. Croix River | outdoor painting just like the picture in the catalog.
When I was a kid, maybe around 15 years old (Maybe not a little kid mind you, but certainly younger than I am now…), I received a catalog of plein air…
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St. Croix River Rocks | outdoor painting at the water’s edge.
I know what you’re thinking, “Did he do a painting of a pile of rocks sticking out of the water?” And yes–yes, I did do a painting of a pile…
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Mud Puddles | plein air painting after the rain
There is nothing better than a bright morning after a big rain storm. I guess that’s not entirely accurate — I suppose there are better things, but a great morning…
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Peonies and Pewter Vase | Peony floral still life painting
Peonies and Pewter Vase $200.00 Free Shipping I think peonies are one of the greatest things about spring. Every year, I look forward to painting these big, beautiful flowers. …
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Ranunculus and Apples| Still Life Painting on a Mission
I have been out exploring the world the last few weeks, armed only with my pochade box and paints. Today, however, I returned to the studio to complete the above floral painting that will…
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Fallen Tree and the Forest Floor|Plein Air Painting in the Park
The landscape painting above was painted in a park just over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. One of the great things about the neighborhood that we live in now, is…
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Backyard Plein Air Painting | Birch Tree Landscape Painting, The Vi Olson Connection
I kept my landscape painting close to home tonight. I took my pochade box out to my own backyard. The neighbors have a great clump of birch trees. Perfect for…
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Plein Air Painting: On the Park Lawn With My Pochade Box
Spring has finally arrived here in Minnesota! I love painting outdoors this time of year. The branches of the trees are still very visible, with just enough of the yellow-green…
