Plein Air sketching

Image copyright 2020, Stephanie Sicore
Image copyright 2020 Stephanie Sicore
Image copyright 2020 Stephanie Sicore
Image copyright 2023 Stephanie Sicore

The plein air season is again upon us, in Texas, but even in extreme temperatures it’s possible to quickly sketch a scene as part of your art practice, completing the picture in the studio, as you either cool off or warm up, afterwards. Such was the case in these captures around Waxahachie, Texas, where I live. For the snowy sketch, I was only able to sketch the composition and block in the major components before heading back indoors to thaw and draw. Just make sure to take a photograph of your composition before leaving, as your pictorial reference.

5 Replies to “Plein Air sketching”

  1. I liked the sense of curiosity running through this piece. It made the article engaging and encouraged me to ask a few questions myself.

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