En plein air
En plein air
Why choose Alpha Painting Holidays for your perfect painting break
Discover why Alpha Painting Holidays should be your first and best choice for your painting holiday
Plein-air painting in less accessible places
Tony Hogan shares the unique experience of painting in hard to reach areas, with a focus on safety, gear and top tips.
The benefits of a painting holiday
We explore the main benefits as well as key questions to ask before you commit to a painting holiday.
Setting goals for your art holiday
Sue Sareen explains why it’s important to set goals for your art holiday
How to keep your watercolours moist outside
Barry Herniman looks at the different ways to keep your watercolours moist when painting en plein air and extend their life
What materials do I need for an art painting holiday?
Ensure you have all you need for your painting holiday with this guide to travelling with watercolours, acrylics, pastels and oils