Step Inside: Effectively Using Plein Air Studies for Studio Paintings - Part Two
Planning, Patience, and Perseverance In comparison to plein air painting, in which works are completed in a rush of excitement during a couple of hours outdoors, studio painting can become a long, drawn out process. The challenge of keeping a large painting fresh can be daunting, and the main idea for the painting often morphs into something completely off-track during repeated sessions at the easel. But studio painting rewards me with exploring an idea in depth, allowing for the luxury of time and a controlled environment that's missing from plein air painting. I've found that staying excited and in focus for these [...]
