Plein Air Washington Artists
This May, the Gallery at the Park is showcasing an exciting new exhibition from the Plein Air Washington Artists (PAWA). The PAWA Exhibition features a combined total of almost one hundred works from two different events: a Juried Event and a Plein Air Paint Out Event.
Literally meaning “open air,” plein air was developed in the 19th century among French impressionists, including Monet, Pissarro and Renoir. Plein air painting refers to the act of painting outdoors and represents an artist’s direct response to the scene in front of them. This form of painting is characterized by the luminous effect of natural light, which produces an airy, natural tone in contrast to the artificial light sometimes associated with paintings created in a studio.
For the Plein Air Juried Event, 33 artists submitted 159 works, from which Jurors Mary Dryburgh and Judith Loomis selected 39.
The Plein Air Paint Out Event, which takes place from May 3 through May 6, will have about 40 participants painting in the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas. This event is an opportunity for PAWA members from all over the state to paint the beautiful vistas of Eastern Washington.
Every artist participating in the Juried Event and Plein Air Paint Out Event is a member of the Plein Air Washington Artists. To join this group of painters, visit the PAWA website at pleinairwashingtonartist.com.
These events were made possible by the support and donations from the following sponsors: BLICK art materials; Fredrix Canvas; Chelsea Classical Studio Fine Art Materials; M. Graham & Co.; Rosemary & Co., The Finest Quality Handmade Artists’ Brushes; Vasari Classic Artists’ Oil Colors; and Blue Ridge Oil Colors.
The Plein Air Washington Artists Exhibition will be on display at the Gallery at the Park from May 6 through May 28.
