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  • Poplars on the Mississippi River Sandbar | Jeffrey Smith
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    Embracing the Gray: The Unexpected Delight of Plein Air Painting on Cloudy Days

    ByJeffrey Smith June 30, 2021June 5, 2024

    Many artists dream of painting under perfect blue skies, with sunlight casting dynamic shadows across vibrant landscapes. However, the allure of a sunny day can often be misleading, as the…

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  • Gibb's Farm | plein air | Jeffrey Smith
    Plein Air

    Plein Air Plan | 5 tips for better outdoor painting

    ByJeffrey Smith June 27, 2013April 21, 2021

    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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  • Poplars on the Mississippi River Sandbar | Jeffrey Smith
    Plein Air

    Embracing the Gray: The Unexpected Delight of Plein Air Painting on Cloudy Days

    ByJeffrey Smith June 30, 2011

    Many artists dream of painting under perfect blue skies, with sunlight casting dynamic shadows across vibrant landscapes. However, the allure of a sunny day can often be misleading, as the…

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    Recycling a plein air painting and a vacation

    ByJeffrey Smith March 24, 2010November 5, 2020

    So the rain finally stopped. Excited, I bundled up in damn near every article of clothing that I had brought with me. Slinging my bag of painting gear over my…

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    Late Fall Marsh | plein air painting on the edge of a wetland and the edge of a season

    ByJeffrey Smith December 15, 2009February 8, 2016

    When I was a little kid, and I’d get out my Crayolas to draw some trees, I kept things simple.   A straight, brown column for a trunk and a…

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    First Touches of Fall | Plein air painting at the Minnesota River Valley

    ByJeffrey Smith October 22, 2009October 24, 2010

    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 Reflection | plein air painting on the colorful side of the river

    ByJeffrey Smith October 3, 2009October 30, 2010

    I have been doing a lot of painting set up on the banks of rivers in the last few months.  I have noticed in my own paintings that some days…

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    St. Croix River Rocks | outdoor painting at the water’s edge.

    ByJeffrey Smith August 25, 2009August 7, 2012

    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 | Jeffrey Smith
    Plein Air

    Mud Puddles | plein air painting after the rain

    ByJeffrey Smith August 19, 2009April 18, 2016

    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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    Hollyhocks and Corn Fields | plein air painting at the University of Minnesota

    ByJeffrey Smith August 12, 2009April 7, 2019

    I got a call on Sunday morning from my mother asking if I was out plein air painting yet.  I was off to a late start, but I figured  she…

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    Cloudy Day on the Mississippi River | plein air painting on the river\’s edge

    ByJeffrey Smith August 3, 2009

    It was a great day for plein air painting in St. Paul… at least it ended up as a great day for plein air painting in St.Paul. I made my…

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    Cloudy Day on the Mississippi River | plein air painting on the river\’s edge

    ByJeffrey Smith August 3, 2009December 3, 2009

    It was a great day for plein air painting in St. Paul… at least it ended up as a great day for plein air painting in St.Paul. I made my…

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