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A Short Guide to Understanding Plein Air Art
“Every second of life is unique, no two are the same and are more precious than snowflakes.” Understanding Plein Air Art A short guide wrote by Rebecca Grantham (Originally wrote in 2005, freshly updated 2017) The definition of plein air or en plein air: Plein Air is a French phrase that translates "in the open air". Plein air is pronounced plan air or sometimes plane air. This term is used to describe artworks that have been created chiefly outdoors, rather than in the studio. Photo reference is generally not used. The roots of plein air painting: Are found In 19th-century Europe...
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