Plein Air Painting Pocket Guide: Essential Outdoor Painting Techniques, Tools, Composition Tips and More - Couverture souple

Broadwell, Rachael

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798888143957

Editeur : Rocky Nook, 2025

Synopsis

Discover the joy of painting outdoors with this beginner-friendly guide to plein air art!

Quickly learn the basics of creating gorgeous paintings outside with this ultra-portable and practical reference book. Whether you're setting up in a park, on a mountaintop, or in your own backyard, this guide offers the key tools and tips to begin your plein air painting journey with confidence.

Written by experienced instructor Rachael Broadwell, this concise and approachable guide covers:

• Choosing the right materials—including brushes, palettes, papers, paints, and must-have tools for working outdoors
• Understanding your medium—learn the pros and cons of oil vs. water-based paints and how to use each effectively in the field
• Solving real-world challenges—find solutions for wind, bugs, dirt, lack of privacy, and tricky lighting
• Finding your view—tips for selecting a compelling landscape, framing your scene, and working with natural light

Whether you're brand new to painting or transitioning from studio work to open air, Plein Air Painting Basics is your go-to resource for creating beautiful landscape art on the go. Small enough to fit in your pack and packed with expert advice, this guide will get you painting confidently—anytime, anywhere.

Perfect for: Beginners, nature lovers, art students, and anyone eager to capture the beauty of the outdoors with paint and brush.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Rachael Marie Broadwell is an artist living in rural Nebraska with her two Boston terriers. She works primarily in oil paint, watercolor, gouache, and ink. Drawing since preschool, Rachael was encouraged by her parents and teachers to pursue art, which has always been central to her life. Rachael's work captures the quiet beauty of her native Nebraska surroundings and the novel landscapes she discovers through her travels. She believes every place holds unique beauty and seeks to find and express it through her paintings. In addition to her personal art practice, Rachael teaches painting techniques both in person and online. Her work and tutorials can be found on Instagram (@rachb_art), YouTube (R.M.Broadwell Atelier), Facebook (Rachael Marie Broadwell), and Skillshare (Rachael Broadwell).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Rocky Nook
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798888143957
• Reliure: Poche
• Nombre de pages: 70
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible