Kinstone-inspired plein air painting Art Exhibit and Sale!
Artists of every painting medium and every skill level were invited to create plein air works at our Summer Plein Air Paint Day & Art Sale on Saturday, August 1, 2020 – yesterday! (See below for details about what “plein air” is.) Today we get a chance to see an exhibition of the works of the participating artists and even purchase a new piece! The art will be exhibited outside of the Kinstone Education Center and on the Porch. A portion of the sales will be retained by Kinstone to help support additional art events here. COME SUPPORT THE ARTISTS AND KINSTONE!
Join us today, talk with the artists and find something new, fresh, and Kinstone-inspired to take home with you! Keep in mind that artists must remove their artwork by 6:30pm on Sunday, August 2.
Kinstone will maintain its normal open hours (10am to 6pm) to the public throughout this event. Anyone visiting Kinstone on this day (general admission is $5/person) is invited to interact with the artists, browse the exhibits and perhaps even purchase a new piece to take home!
Date: Sunday, August 2, 2020
Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Cost: Included in the price of admission to Kinstone – $5/person!
Location: Kinstone Megalithic Garden, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane, Fountain City, WI
This event shall take place rain or shine!
So, What is Plein Air Painting?
En Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and it describes the practice of artists painting outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists work to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color and movement into their art.
According to Wikipedia, in the mid-19th century, working in natural light became particularly important to various artists and schools of art (e.g. the Barbizon school, Hudson River School, and Impressionists). Wikipedia goes on to say French impressionist painters such as Monet, Pissarro, Cezanne, Van Gogh and Renoir advocated plein air painting and much of their work was done outdoors.
There has been a recent revival of interest in plein air painting in the United States. Groups of plein air artists have begun gathering together to paint at single locations or within certain geographic boundaries giving them a chance to share their talents and creativity with the public and with one another.
Find out more about plein air painting and related events by visiting any of the following websites:
Wisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA)
