A French phrase, (en) plein air, has the literal translation of "in the open air." It is used to describe a style of paintings or drawings created in the moment, primarily from nature and infused with a feeling of the open air. The artist's challenge is to create an impression of a scene, capturing the atmosphere, feeling and immediacy of the moment.

The Path to Light oil on canvas | | | 8" x 10"

The Cherry Orchard oil on canvas | | | 14" x 11"

Little White Chapel oil on canvas | | | 10" x 8"

Slice of Paradise oil on canvas | | | 14" x 11"

Sunset Point oil on canvas | | | 10" x 8"

Simple Goodness oil on canvas | | | 10" x 8"

Living the Dream oil on canvas | | | 8" x 10"

America's Finest oil on canvas | | | 14" x 11"

Heaven Sings oil on canvas | | | 8" x 10"

100 year Legacy oil on canvas | | | 10" x 8"

Colors of Contentment oil on canvas | | | 8" x 10"

California Hillside oil on canvas | | | 10" x 8"

Papa's Prize oil on canvas | | | 8" x 10"

Bungalow Aglow oil on canvas | | | 8" x 10"

Hyannis Port oil on canvas | | | 14" x 11"

Barnstable Harbor oil on canvas | | | 8" x 10"

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