{"id":1440,"date":"2025-06-16T17:01:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T14:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evmal.ru\/?p=1440"},"modified":"2025-06-25T23:39:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T20:39:58","slug":"xudozhestvennyj-plener-ili-rabota-po-fotografii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evmal.ru\/en\/xudozhestvennyj-plener-ili-rabota-po-fotografii\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating art outdoors or using photographs as a reference"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  1. How to get ready for a plein air painting session<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Advantages and disadvantages of working en plein air<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. My workshop feels like a fortress but the call to nature is hard to ignore<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Plein air painting may seem outdated at first glance, yet it poses a unique challenge<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. The inability to complete the painting<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Stepping into the world<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. The most intriguing aspect<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Summarising the results<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    As autumn comes to an end, so does the season when artists tend to step outside their studios. From mid-spring through mid-autumn, the northern regions experience their most vibrant and colorful days. It\u2019s easy to see why many creatives take advantage of this time, heading outdoors to paint en plein air. What does plein air mean in painting? The phrase comes from French and literally translates to «open air.» It generally describes activities done outside. For artists, this means they work directly outdoors\u2014whether that’s painting or sketching portraits and landscapes in their own gardens, on city streets, in parks, and squares, or they travel hundreds and thousands of kilometers for new inspirations.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Every artist has their own favorite medium\u2014be it oil, watercolor, gouache, pencil, or charcoal.While their techniques may vary, one thing that consistently inspires is the experience of being out in nature, surrounded by the living, changing world as it unfolds. That said, there\u2019s also a practical side to bringing nature into art. Instead of hauling heavy supplies to a location, artists can streamline their process by using references like sketches, studies, or photographs, which can be incredibly helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n

    In today\u2019s technologically driven world, rigid opinions seem unnecessary. For example, dismissing painting from a photo as mere copying, or assuming that work done directly from life looks unfinished or distracted, feels limiting. Let\u2019s take a closer look at both approaches\u2014the value of painting on location and the benefits of working from references. Finding a balance between the two can open doors to fresh and distinctive creative results.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    <\/a>How to Get Ready for a Plein Air Painting Session<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Heading out to paint outdoors is just as thrilling as setting off on a hike or any big adventure. But to make sure your time outside is both enjoyable and productive, it\u2019s important to prepare thoroughly so you don\u2019t leave anything behind. Here are some key points to keep in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n