Artist Susan Surette-Draper of Port Williams painting en plein air, outdoors, on location, in Halls Harbour. - CONTRIBUTEDKENTVILLE, N.S. — An advisor to a fundraiser that encourages participants to get out and paint says artists will find the scenery and subject matter in Kings County virtually limitless.
“It’s the museum staff who saw that potential in Miner’s Marsh and excitedly broadened that vision to all of Kings County. There are many delightful nooks and crannies within Kings County that artists can uncover for the rest of us,” he said. Yet, he said he could also be thrilled by a line drawing from a child that expresses their inner-most feelings.
“I like the involvement with nature,” she said. “I love the energy that flows from a scene to me as I paint.” Edward said that, according to publisher Eric Rhoads of Plein Air Magazine, plein air is the fastest growing art movement in the world today. Edward said he isn’t certain why this resurgence is happening, but perhaps artists are expressing or reflecting society’s increasing concern over the environment.
When asked if they have any advice for aspiring plein air artists, Edward said “persist and be patient.” He suggests joining like-minded artists to go out and paint. PAAAV has listed 26 weeks of plein air “paint-outs” for 2022. “There is an immediacy in acting and reacting with nature that cannot be copied in a studio situation. Being outdoors is amazing for your health and wellbeing,” she said.
She said painting outdoors is certainly nothing new, but it has seen a resurgence in popularity, perhaps partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She said they also hope to get area businesses to sponsor awards and help promote the businesses on an event map showing suggested painting locations.For more information on Brush with Nature or to register for the Long Brush, visit www.kingscountymuseum.ca. To see Plein Air Artists of the Annapolis Valley’s 2022 Paint-Out map and schedule, visit www.tinyurl.com/pleinairmap.
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