Plein Air Painting at Fallsview Arts
Plein Air Painting at Fallsview Arts offers artists the opportunity to step outside the studio and work directly from the landscape. Set against the natural surroundings of the Hudson Valley, these sessions focus on observing light, atmosphere, and seasonal change while developing stronger skills in color, composition, and perception.
Painting Outdoors: What to Expect
Work outdoors in a focused, supportive setting where observation leads the process. Sessions may begin on the grounds surrounding Fallsview Arts or nearby scenic locations, with guidance tailored to both beginners and experienced painters.
Learn to simplify complex landscapes into strong compositions
Understand shifting light, color temperature, and atmosphere
Build confidence painting on location
Optional studio refinement following outdoor work (if you want to include this)
Who This Outdoor Painting Experience Is For
Beginners curious about painting outdoors
Intermediate and advanced artists refining observation skills
Students looking to complement studio classes with real-world practice
Anyone seeking a slower, more immersive creative experience in nature
Materials and Format
Beginners curious about painting outdoors
Intermediate and advanced artists refining observation skills
Students looking to complement studio classes with real-world practice
Anyone seeking a slower, more immersive creative experience in nature
Instructor: Sarah Miller Totten
Founder of Fallsview Arts and a Hudson Valley–based artist with 15+ years of teaching experience.
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Looking for off-site or traveling plein air sessions? View Off-Site Plein Air Events .
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