Conversation with Nature: Communicating Landscapes in Plein Air

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From hiking mountain tops to sailing the seas, we've interviewed 4 artists to discuss how to communicate landscapes in plein air.

Let's hear from Charlie Easton, Andrea England, Ken Faulks, and D F Gray to discuss how why they chose to create outdoors.⁠

Meet the Artists:

Charlie Easton

A British-born artist in Canada, known for his award-winning landscape and seascape paintings, and is a Senior Signature Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.

Website: charlieeaston.com
Instagram: @charlieeaston

Into the Purcells 36"x48"

Hot day at Lake McArthur

Andrea England

A watercolour artist based in Victoria, known for her flowing seascape paintings of coastal landscapes, inspired by the wildlife of British Columbia.

Website: andreaenglandart.com
Instagram: @andreaenglandart

Constellations Painting and Sketch

Water Music

Ken Faulks

A Canadian plein air painter and freelance illustrator from Victoria, BC, known for his oil, watercolour, gouache, and acrylic works, with significant exhibitions and memberships in prestigious art societies.

Website: kenfaulks.com
Instagram: @kenfaulksvisualartist

D.F Gray

Known for his pastel works created from life, with achievements in various art competitions, exhibitions, and international collections, and active involvement in conservation and community projects.

Website: dfgray.com