En Plein Air

En plein air, French for “in the open air,” is the practice of painting outdoors, directly immersed in the landscape. Each brushstroke responds to shifting light, fleeting color, and the living atmosphere, capturing a moment that can never be repeated. Popularized by the Impressionists, this method infuses every work with the immediacy and authenticity of being created in nature itself.

My plein air paintings are extremely unique, as they change according to the mood of the day, the energy of the air, and the spirit of the world around me.

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Award-Winning Pieces

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En Plein Air Events

Plein Air Festival Competitions

  • 2025 Paint the Town Plein Air, Ottawa, Illinois (3rd Place)
  • 2025 Plein Air at the Fair, Tennessee Valley Fair, Knoxville, Tennessee

Quick Draw Competitions

  • 2025 Plein Air Smokies Quick Draw Competition

Live Demonstrations

  • 2025 Third Thursday, Tri-Hop Brewery, Maryville, Tennessee