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How to Pack your Plein Air Gear for Air Travel

Going on a plein air painting trip soon? Check out our information on what works and what doesn't when packing and traveling with our paints...

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Plein Air Painting in the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico

Winter can be a fantastic time to visit New Mexico - for skiing and/or painting. Check out our painting sites suggestions in the Land of Enchantment...

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How to Make Your Own Painting Panels - Save $$$$

Is it wet or cold outside today? Why not make a stash of your own oil/acrylic painting panels for when you can go out plein air painting again - we show you how...

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Seggiano, Italy Sept 16-29, 2012 - Plein Air Workshop

Plein Air Workshop in Seggiano, Italy with Jerry Ross - Sept. 16-29, 2012 - check this link for more details...

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Feb. 21-23 2012 - Phoenix, Arizona Workshop with Kevin McCain

Come and Paint at the Botanical Gardens and Papago Park. Come to see the most beautiful cactus and plants of the Sonoran Desert. Nestled next to the Phoenix Zoo and Papago Park - paint while listening to the sound of tropical Macaws or the roar of jungle cats while surrounded by the desert cacti of the Southwest.

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