Art · Outdoor

Plein air prep

Pack light and paint on location.

All topics / Art prompts

Ready to copy - no placeholders.

Prepare for a 45-minute plein air session: packing list (essentials only), 3-value map of the scene, and a timer schedule (block-in, refine, details).

No placeholders - just copy and use.

  • Location
  • Weather
  • Packing list
  • Value map
  • Timer schedule
  • Pre-mix a limited palette to save time.
  • Clip paper securely if windy.
  • Photograph the scene for backup.