https://samuelearp.com/blog/beginners-guide-to-plein-air-painting/
Bring Company: If you feel uneasy, bring a friend, another artist, or family member along for moral support. Having someone else present can make all the difference when it comes to conquering your fear of painting outdoors. 5. Find a local plein air painting group.

https://www.outdoorpainter.com/plein-air-for-beginners/
Pick a simple subject to paint when you're painting plein air (don't get overwhelmed). Noonday light is best for new painters because the light doesn't change as much." ~ Michael Situ ( www.michaelsitu.com) "Expect to be uncomfortable at least once during the painting. Focus on the part of the scene that inspired you to paint it.

https://www.outdoorpainter.com/plein-air-painting-guide/
A plein air painting is often a landscape that focuses on nature, highlighting elements such as mountains, trees, rivers, lakes, skies, and sometimes wildlife. But you'll also find plenty of plein air works that have buildings and people as the subject. The defining aspect is that the painting is created outdoors, on location.

https://www.virtualartacademy.com/plein-air-painting/
Plein Air Painting Step Three: Underpainting. Block in any thin transparent layers you want to show through in the final painting. In this case it is the dark transparent accents. This very dark area will be painted over in the later stages, but not entirely.

https://stephanieweaverartist.com/blogs/art-instruction/the-essentials-for-plein-air-painting-a-beginners-guide
Plein air painting is a type of painting that is done outdoors. The word "Plein" comes from the French word for "open," and "air" refers to the outdoors. So, Plein air painting literally means "open-air painting." Plein air painting became popular in the mid-19th century when artists began to leave their studios and paint in natural light.

https://www.malcolmdeweyfineart.com/blog/how-to-easily-start-your-first-plein-air-painting
A large bristle brush like a number 8 is perfect for the block in stage. Get the big dark shapes done first. Lock in the shadow shapes too. These change rapidly and it is best to record them now. Then the lights followed by the middle value shapes. From this point on you are in the lap of the painting gods.

https://drawpaintacademy.com/7-plein-air-painting-tips/
7. Focus On One or Two Big Things Which Interest You. It will be a natural urge for most of us to completely over-render the painting and capture every single detail - every color, every line, every shape, and so on. But if you try to capture everything, you will usually end up with a failed painting.

https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-subjects/plein-air/plein-air-landscape-painting-your-guide-to-getting-started/
Let your passion shine through - enter an art competition today! Make the most of your first thirty minutes for successful plein air landscape painting. Plus, a roundup of plein air essentials with expert tips and techniques! Tidal (oil, 10×12) by Michael Chesley Johnson. Wondering how to paint successfully when light and weather change

https://artistcraftsman.com/blog/pack-up-paint-a-plein-air-guide-for-beginners/
Plein air is the act of painting outdoors. This centuries-old style of painting was made into a popular art form by French impressionists. "En plein air," which translates to "outdoors" in French, allows artists everywhere to experience drawing and painting in the landscape of their choice. Whether it's on a beach, at the top of a mountain, in

https://onlineartlessons.com/tutorial/plein-air-painting-guide/
Discover 'Plein Air Painting: Your Guide to Painting on the Go' - essential reading for traveling artists. Packed with practical tips on selecting art supplies, outdoor painting techniques, engaging with local cultures, and transforming travel experiences into inspired artworks. Perfect for artists seeking to blend their love of art with the spirit of adventure.

https://www.outdoorpainter.com/plein-air-101-mistakes-to-avoid-advice-to-heed/
Plein Air Painting 101: 5 Mistakes You Can Avoid. 1. Minimize your materials. Like most beginners, during my first plein air experience, I brought along everything I could think of. Learning how to simplify your supplies can really help. 2. Be Prepared. Always have your plein air bag packed and ready to go.

https://lorimcnee.com/a-beginners-approach-to-plein-air-painting/
Here's my pochade box with my two colors of paint, a warm and cool yellow, red and blue. And white of course, since I paint with gouache. That's a sealed and primed piece of cardboard with texture that you see taped to my pochade box. 3. Next I toned my board with red-orange which really worked out well for this piece.

https://www.reddit.com/r/oilpainting/comments/1bz93xq/first_time_plein_air_painting/
This is beautiful work for your first time working plein air! Personally, I tried to work plein air all of three times, and I decided I just was not the landscape artist I thought I wanted to be 😂 Not only was it so hard to find a good place to paint, but I had the exact same experience as you; wind, my paper towels flying away, getting paint EVERYWHERE when I normally am pristine with no

https://finearttutorials.com/guide/9-tips-for-painting-plein-air/
1 Tip 1: Adapt your techniques for plein air painting. 2 Tip 2: Get the right tools for the job. 2.1 Viewfinder. 2.2 Field easel. 3 Tip 3: Limit your colours. 4 Tip 4: Prepare your surface. 5 Tip 5: Prepare yourself. 6 Tip 6: Block in colours when the light is perfect. 7 Tip 7: Photograph your scene to work from it later.

https://emptyeasel.com/2017/11/27/5-tips-for-beginner-and-intermediate-plein-air-painters/
By Timothy M. Joe in Art Tutorials > Painting Tutorials Plein air painting is an exciting way to sharpen your observation skills and grow as an artist. However, it can also be a nerve-wracking experience your first few times out. Here are a few tips I wanted share for a smoother plein air adventure: 1. Paint only what moves you Take time to observe the scene around you and be receptive to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7NkfOKitA8
I love plein air painting! This is an easy beginners creative style watercolour that anyone can master! A real time demonstration with commentary, where I di

https://www.theartleague.org/blog/2018/04/23/plein-air-painting-what-it-is-how-to-join-the-fun/
The Art League offers a few classes and workshops for plein air painting every year. Other classes sometimes take field trips outside, but these are geared toward plein air: Plein Air Landscape Painting (Intermediate) with Sara Linda Poly (starts April 24) Landscape Painting with Fred Markham (starts April 28) Eastern Shore Workshop with Mike

https://www.reddit.com/r/oilpainting/comments/yftqwz/my_first_plein_air_painting_a_disaster/
When I first tried plein air, I stepped down multiple levels in my art 😂 It's just because we aren't used to painting like that. I think a lot of people experience something similar when they first try plein air. The good thing is, you have the skills to make a painting you like, so you can take some time to learn how to implement them

https://www.reddit.com/r/oilpainting/comments/z62hoo/i_did_my_first_tiny_plein_air_painting_i_really/
Thank you! I saw a number of artists using altoids tins for both watercolor and oil painting, but it seemed like it was SO small. I actually have used oil painting paper taped to the inside of a pencil tin for a number of paintings so I was working more 4x5 inches, but when I decided to try this size, I actually preferred it.

https://www.artistsnetwork.com/Plein-Air-Painting/
Part 2: Watercolor techniques. As all plein air painters know, the less one brings on location, the better. For this reason, Andy has a distinct advantage as a watercolorist. The equipment itself may not be that much more portable than that of oil painters, but when it comes time to clean up and pack up, there is a notable difference.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Watercolor/comments/qcsj30/plein_air_painting_for_the_first_time/
I've seen some artists on reddit take two photos, the painting first then you click next and you can see the scene that was painting. Honestly it looks like great work but even zoomed in, it's about 10% of the total image size so it's hard to see. People are awfully offended I mentioned it though. ... Tried plein air painting for the first time!

https://www.reddit.com/r/oilpainting/comments/qbpp1w/tried_plein_air_painting_for_the_first_time_but/
Tried plein air painting for the first time but had issues focusing on subject and mixing colors. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast Related Topics Painting Oil painting Art Painting comments sorted by Best

https://www.reddit.com/r/Watercolor/comments/17159v3/painted_plein_aire_for_the_first_time_ever_after/
Primal me wants to fling Pollock-paint at them. I've thought of having a t-shirt printed "Rabid Artist, I Bite, Go Away." My only other complaints? The loneliness. Can't find any other plein air painter willing to trek back country with me & the brutal weather — Texas heat. That said, plein air, imo, is more enjoyable than studio work