Comments on: Jane McGraw-Teubner – Plein Air Versus Studio Painting

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:24:40 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Chaffee. Fantastic Jennifer. It can be so frustrating to see how our photos show nothing of what we were seeing when we took the photo. Working en plein air, as challenging as it can be, helps us see so much and be in the moment and experience. There's nothing like it!

By: Jennifer Chaffee

Jennifer Chaffee — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:28:57 +0000

Love all the work that Jane does and the explanations. I have been so uninspired by the photos I take for reference once I try paint the image from it. Once the weather warms up I will try working plein-air again. Haven’t done much of that.

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:16:36 +0000

In reply to Silja Salmistu. Yes yes yes! And so true about the feeling of disconnect with photos. Hope you found your shoes Silja and got out painting!

By: Silja Salmistu

Silja Salmistu — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 12:01:46 +0000

Happy to read the words about painting from life versus painting from photo – especially the connection with one`s subject is so important, I never get it from photos. So re-assuring! Thanks! My en plein air bag is packed and waiting ready at the door. I just need to find my shoes…

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:46:30 +0000

In reply to Jane Mcgraw-Teubner. LOVE that advice! Thanks Jane!

By: Jane Mcgraw-Teubner

Jane Mcgraw-Teubner — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:41:13 +0000

In reply to Kimberly. Thank you Kimberly. Yes, I agree it is a struggle to paint outside, but well worth the effort. Even if your painting does not come out the way you would like, the experience will add to your knowledge. Jane

By: Jane Mcgraw-Teubner

Jane Mcgraw-Teubner — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:38:36 +0000

In reply to Gail Sibley. Thank you Paula!! Sometimes when I go outside, I paint from the back of my car and don't have to carry anything. You just have to find something to paint where you park, and leave everything in the trunk.

By: Jane Mcgraw

Jane Mcgraw — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:35:35 +0000

In reply to Julie Karen Kasprak. Thank you Julie, so gald to hear going outside!! Jane

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:34:05 +0000

In reply to Kamlesh. Thank You Kamlesh!

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:17:31 +0000

In reply to Paula.

Awesome Paula!! And I know! That comparison really showed the difference – a picture (or two) is worth a thousand words!
There is nothing that compares to working from life. I’m sorry to hear about your back issues (ugh!) but glad you’ve been inspired. Maybe there’s a way to take the bare minimum…