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Plein Air Paintings

En plein air is a French term which is often imprecisely translated to mean "in open air." The literal translation of the term more precisely means "in full air" or in proper context "in full atmosphere." Plein air paintings are, therefore, created by the artist while immersing himself in the full atmosphere of the subject. In this sense, the artist attempts to absorb all aspects of the surroundings, using all his senses. The highest aim of such a painting style is for the artist to act as a vessel through which the immediate sensory inputs combine with the artist's personal inspiration to communicate a deeper expression of the subject.

Due to the immediacy of this technique and the challenges of changing light, these paintings generally have a less detailed and more painterly presentation than paintings performed in the studio.

Sedona offers a wealth of subject matter to indulge the plein air artist. Some of the paintings in this section of Sedona Art and Gifts include scenes from Bell Rock, Castle Rock, Cathedral Rock, Courthouse Butte, and Red Rock Crossing.

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Bell Rock Path Plein Air Painting
Item #: 315PA - Bell Rock as pictured from the north face
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Price: $295.00

Castle Rock Plein Air Painting
Item #: 316PA - Castle Rock just north of the Village of Oak Creek
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Price: $295.00

Cathedral Rock in Fall Colors Plein Air Painting
Item #: 317PA - Cathedral Rock as seen from the west along Oak Creek
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Price: $295.00

Courthouse Butte Plein Air Painting
Item #: 318PA - Courthouse Butte as seen from the east
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Price: $295.00

Red Rock Crossing Plein Air Painting
Item #: 314PA - Red Rock Crossing, featuring Oak Creek and Cathedral Rock
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