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How Do You Cope with Changing Light?

How Do You Cope with Changing Light?

Ten tips for plein-air painters

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James Gurney
Aug 02, 2024
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A reader named Carla says she is not an artist but she’s curious how artists deal with changing outdoor light. She notes that “the time required to create a plein-air painting appears to be long enough (particularly near dawn and sunset) that the direction and perhaps intensity of the light will change."

You’re right, Carla. This is a big issue for anyon…

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