AFFORDABLE IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR ART by TOM BROWN

“EVENING FLIGHT OF BIRDS”
6x5 inch original plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

I was captivated by the sunlight dusting the treetops, and the muted colors in the foreground contrasted with the brilliant colors in the sky. As I was putting the finishing touches on this painting a flight of birds crossed the sky, heading home for the day. They provided the final bit of sparkle in this little jewel of a painting.

Many artists who follow this blog have been inquiring about my Plein Air Painting videos. All my earlier videos are currently sold out, but I am excited to announce that I have just received a new shipment of my TWO NEWEST VIDEOS from my TV show on Plein Air Painting.

Each video was filmed entirely on location, and the camera zooms in very tight to capture subtleties of color mixtures on the palette and brush techniques as I apply strokes of rich, juicy oils to the canvas.

“JEFFREY OPEN SPACE TRAIL” follows me from start to finish as I work on a large toned panel. You’ll see how to create color variety and continuity throughout the canvas. You will learn about underpainting and overpainting, as well as how to mix the proper consistency of paint for various effects, and much more. In this video I also demonstrate a variety of practical and inexpensive equipment options you can make for outdoor painting.

“PAINTING PLEIN AIR MINIATURES” follows the development of TWO separate paintings in a single video. In this lesson I discuss when, why and how to paint miniatures on location. This video includes lessons on how to unify value-masses in your paintings to create solid compositions, how to lead the eye to the focal point and how to create sizzling surface texture.

Each video is priced at $30 while supplies last (but supplies are limited). Shipping is free within the USA. To order videos email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking. Enjoy the view and have a wonderful day!

AFFORDABLE IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR ART by TOM BROWN

“SECLUDED PATH AMONG THE TREES”
5x4 inch original plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

This painting was done the same day as the previous post. A friend and I explored the maze of pathways in a wildlife sanctuary, eventually settling here to paint. When we later tried to return to the entrance we discovered that we were a bit lost.

It took quite a bit of wandering to find our way out. But there were rewards such as seeing a great blue heron from several feet away, observing hawks and waterfowl in their natural habitat, plus a number of other delights you simply don’t get when painting in the studio.

Many artists who follow this blog have been inquiring about my Plein Air Painting videos. All my earlier videos are currently sold out, but I am excited to announce that I have just received a new shipment of my TWO NEWEST VIDEOS from my TV show on Plein Air Painting.

Each video was filmed entirely on location, and the camera zooms in very tight to capture subtleties of color mixtures on the palette and brush techniques as I apply strokes of rich, juicy oils to the canvas.

“JEFFREY OPEN SPACE TRAIL” follows me from start to finish as I work on a large toned panel. You’ll see how to create color variety and continuity throughout the canvas. You will learn about underpainting and overpainting, as well as how to mix the proper consistency of paint for various effects, and much more. In this video I also demonstrate a variety of practical and inexpensive equipment options you can make for outdoor painting.

“PAINTING PLEIN AIR MINIATURES” follows the development of TWO separate paintings in a single video. In this lesson I discuss when, why and how to paint miniatures on location. This video includes lessons on how to unify value-masses in your paintings to create solid compositions, how to lead the eye to the focal point and how to create sizzling surface texture.

Each video is priced at $30 while supplies last (but supplies are limited). Shipping is free within the USA. To order videos email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking. Enjoy the view and have a wonderful day!

AFFORDABLE IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING

“ON THE ROAD AGAIN”
5x7 inch original plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Many artists who follow this blog have been inquiring about my Plein Air Painting videos. All my earlier videos are currently sold out, but I am excited to announce that I have just received a new shipment of my TWO NEWEST VIDEOS from my TV show on Plein Air Painting.

Each video was filmed entirely on location, and the camera zooms in very tight to capture subtleties of color mixtures on the palette and brush techniques as I apply strokes of rich, juicy oils to the canvas.

“JEFFREY OPEN SPACE TRAIL” follows me from start to finish as I work on a large toned panel. You’ll see how to create color variety and continuity throughout the canvas. You will learn about underpainting and overpainting, as well as how to mix the proper consistency of paint for various effects, and much more. In this video I also demonstrate a variety of practical and inexpensive equipment options you can make for outdoor painting.

“PAINTING PLEIN AIR MINIATURES” follows the development of TWO separate paintings in a single video. In this lesson I discuss when, why and how to paint miniatures on location. This video includes lessons on how to unify value-masses in your paintings to create solid compositions, how to lead the eye to the focal point and how to create sizzling surface texture.

Each video is priced at $30 while supplies last. Shipping is free within the USA. To order videos email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking. Enjoy the view and have a wonderful day!

AFFORDABLE IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR ART by TOM BROWN

“STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS”
5x7 inch original plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Many artists who follow this blog have been inquiring about my Plein Air Painting videos. All my earlier videos are currently sold out, but I am excited to announce that I have just received a new shipment of my TWO NEWEST VIDEOS from my TV show on Plein Air Painting.

Each video was filmed entirely on location, and the camera zooms in very tight to capture subtleties of color mixtures on the palette and brush techniques as I apply strokes of rich, juicy oils to the canvas.

“JEFFREY OPEN SPACE TRAIL” follows me from start to finish as I work on a large toned panel. You’ll see how to create color variety and continuity throughout the canvas. You will learn about underpainting and overpainting, as well as how to mix the proper consistency of paint for various effects, and much more. In this video I also demonstrate a variety of practical and inexpensive equipment options you can make for outdoor painting.

“PAINTING PLEIN AIR MINIATURES” follows the development of TWO separate paintings in a single video. In this lesson I discuss when, why and how to paint miniatures on location. This video includes lessons on how to unify value-masses in your paintings to create solid compositions, how to lead the eye to the focal point and how to create sizzling surface texture.

Each video is priced at $30 while supplies last. Shipping is free within the USA. To order videos email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking. Enjoy the view and have a wonderful day!

AFFORDABLE IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR ART by TOM BROWN

“SCENIC COUNTRY ROAD”
5x7 inch original plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

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Many artists who follow this blog have been inquiring about my Plein Air Painting videos. All my earlier videos are currently sold out, but I am excited to announce that I have just received a new shipment of my TWO NEWEST VIDEOS from my TV show on Plein Air Painting.

Each video was filmed entirely on location, and the camera zooms in very tight to capture subtleties of color mixtures on the palette and brush techniques as I apply strokes of rich, juicy oils to the canvas.

“JEFFREY OPEN SPACE TRAIL” follows me from start to finish as I work on a large toned panel. You’ll see how to create color variety and continuity throughout the canvas. You will learn about underpainting and overpainting, as well as how to mix the proper consistency of paint for various effects, and much more. In this video I also demonstrate a variety of practical and inexpensive equipment options you can make for outdoor painting.

“PAINTING PLEIN AIR MINIATURES” follows the development of TWO separate paintings in a single video. In this lesson I discuss when, why and how to paint miniatures on location. This video includes lessons on how to unify value-masses in your paintings to create solid compositions, how to lead the eye to the focal point and how to create sizzling surface texture.

Each video is priced at $30 while supplies last. Shipping is free within the USA. To order videos email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking. Enjoy the view and have a wonderful day!

PLEIN AIR IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE by TOM BROWN

“EUCALYPTUS”
5x7 inch original plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown
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To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

This painting was done as a demonstration for my students during a plein air workshop I conducted Saturday. I felt it would be interesting to share this on my blog as well.

I enjoy the graceful shapes of the various types of eucalyptus trees we have throughout Southern California. This painting emphasized the graceful lines of the limbs and the interesting clusters of richly colored foliage in these trees.

As a secondary lesson, this painting also called attention to the wide variety of greenery in the scene – the golden greens of the eucalyptus, the warmer greens in the bottom foreground and the colors in foliage along the edge of the hillside.

I was pleased with this little painting and hope you like it too.

Thanks for looking. Have a beautiful day!

AFFORDABLE IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR ART by TOM BROWN

“CLIFF DWELLERS”
5x4 inch original plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

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Along the ocean in Southern California are many scenic spots where towering cliffs overlook the ocean. Laguna Beach is one of the popular locations where I often teach plein air workshops for other artists. Another favorite of mine is La Jolla, closer to the Mexican border. And many other spots between have equally beautiful views.

Often there are private homes perched along these cliff tops to enjoy these stunning views. I’m not one of those fortunate enough to live there but I can enjoy the opportunity to paint the scenery.

Hope you like this one. Thanks for looking.

IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE by TOM BROWN

“SUNDAY MORNING”
6x8 inch original plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

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I feel there is beauty all around us if we merely take the time to look. I hope in some small way my art can serve as a pleasant distraction from the cares of the world and help you have a better day. Thanks for looking.

IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE by TOM BROWN

“SKY HIGH CLOUDS”
10x8 inch original plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

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I feel there is beauty all around us if we merely take the time to look. I hope in some small way my art can serve as a pleasant distraction from the cares of the world and help you have a better day. Thanks for looking.

IMPRESSIONIST FLORAL STILL LIFE by TOM BROWN

“IMPRESSIONIST FLORAL STILL LIFE IN SUNLIGHT”
10x8 inch original impressionist oil painting by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net
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I enjoy painting still life subjects outdoors in sunshine. It brings out the glorious colors in the fruit and flowers. This painting will bring a breath of fresh air into any room of your home.

Many artists who follow this blog have been inquiring about my Plein Air Painting videos. I have just received a new shipment of the TWO NEW VIDEOS from my TV show on Plein Air Painting.

Each video was filmed entirely on location, and the camera zooms in very tight to capture subtleties of color mixtures on the palette and brush techniques as I apply strokes of rich, juicy oils to the canvas.

“JEFFREY OPEN SPACE TRAIL” follows me from start to finish as I work on a large toned panel. You’ll see how to create color variety and continuity throughout the canvas. You will learn about underpainting and overpainting, as well as how to mix the proper consistency of paint for various effects, and much more. In this video I also demonstrate a variety of practical and inexpensive equipment options you can make for outdoor painting.

“PAINTING PLEIN AIR MINIATURES” follows the development of TWO separate paintings in a single video. In this lesson I discuss when, why and how to paint miniatures on location. This video includes lessons on how to unify value-masses in your paintings to create solid compositions, how to lead the eye to the focal point and how to create sizzling surface texture.

Each video is priced at $30 while supplies last. Shipping is free within the USA. To order videos email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking. Have a beautiful day!

FRUIT, IMPRESSIONIST STILL LIFE by TOM BROWN

“TWO OF A KIND”
5x7 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Sometimes the subject of a painting is nothing more than an excuse to play with my paints and brushes. The recent still life paintings of fruit that I’ve posted on my blog are examples. So is this colorful little beauty. I guess I’m still a kid at heart. Hope you like this one; I did have fun doing it.

Thanks for looking. Have a beautiful day!

IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE by TOM BROWN

“SUNNY DAY”
7x5 inch original plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

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I recently painted at this location during a heavy rain, and it was a pleasure to return on a sunny day and capture the same scene under different conditions.

Many artists who follow this blog have been inquiring about my Plein Air Painting videos. All my earlier videos are currently sold out, but I have a new shipment of the TWO NEWEST VIDEOS from my TV show on Plein Air Painting.

Each video was filmed entirely on location, and the camera zooms in very tight to capture subtleties of color mixtures on the palette and brush techniques as I apply strokes of rich, juicy oils to the canvas.

“JEFFREY OPEN SPACE TRAIL” follows me from start to finish as I work on a large toned panel. You’ll see how to create color variety and continuity throughout the canvas. You will learn about underpainting and overpainting, as well as how to mix the proper consistency of paint for various effects, and much more. In this video I also demonstrate a variety of practical and inexpensive equipment options you can make for outdoor painting.

“PAINTING PLEIN AIR MINIATURES” follows the development of TWO separate paintings in a single video. In this lesson I discuss when, why and how to paint miniatures on location. This video includes lessons on how to unify value-masses in your paintings to create solid compositions, how to lead the eye to the focal point and how to create sizzling surface texture.

Each video is priced at $30 while supplies last (but supplies are limited). Shipping is free within the USA. To order videos email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking. Enjoy the view and have a wonderful day!

FRUIT, IMPRESSIONIST STILL LIFE by TOM BROWN

"SUN KISSED ORANGES"

5x7 inch original oil painting

by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net

Sometimes the subject of a painting is nothing more than an excuse to play with my paints and brushes. Anything I can put on a table will do. Like these oranges, a branch and a bowl. I guess I'm still a kid at heart. Hope you like this one; I did have fun doing it.

Thanks for looking. Have a beautiful day.

PLEIN AIR SUNSET by TOM BROWN

“TAKING A LONG LAST LOOK”
10x3 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

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Sometimes a “big idea” can be captured on a small canvas. I felt this was one of those times. Everything cried out for a panoramic composition: the scene itself, the lighting, and the drama of the setting sun. This was another of those special occasions when the canvas seemed to paint itself – I just grabbed the brush and hung on for the ride. Hope you like it.

Thanks for looking. Have a beautiful day!

FRUIT BOWL STILL LIFE by TOM BROWN

“FRUIT BOWL”
5x7 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net
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My wife just returned from the farmer’s market and I quickly stole these away into my studio before anyone ate them. I especially liked the one with the leaf still attached; it added a nice touch of additional color and interest. I hope you agree.

Once again, I want to say a big "THANK YOU" to all those who took the time to stop by and see me at the Art Fair this past weekend. It was great fun seeing so many familiar faces, and even meeting a number of you whom I have only known through my blog and emails until now.

Thanks again. Have a beautiful day!

MINIATURE PLEIN AIR by TOM BROWN

“VIEW INTO THE CANYON”
4x5.5 inch original plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net
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This little gem was done on location as a demonstration painting for my plein air students in Laguna Canyon recently. It was a quick study showing the effects of aerial perspective in the landscape, how to use values, and how to choose a solid composition. I hope you like it.

I want to say a big "THANK YOU" to all those who took the time to stop by and see me at the Art Fair yesterday. It was great fun seeing so many familiar faces, and even meeting a number of you whom I have only known through my blog and emails until now.

Thanks again. Have a beautiful day!

SMALL AFFORDABLE PLEIN AIR by TOM BROWN

“LAGUNA COAST WILDERNESS PARK”
6x8 inch original plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

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Come by and meet me. I will be showing my paintings in an Art Fair at the Irvine Fine Arts Center on June 6th, along with many other artists. Admission and parking are free. There will be live entertainment, good things to eat and loads of wonderful art to view. The address is 14321 Yale Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604. This is the ONLY Art Fair in which I ever participate, and it will be worth your time to stop by. Hope to see you there.

Thanks for looking. Have a beautiful day!

POND, SMALL AFFORDABLE PLEIN AIR by TOM BROWN

“EDGE OF THE POND”
5x7 inch original plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown

Come by and meet me this Saturday (the 6th). I will be showing my paintings in an Art Fair at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, along with many other artists. Admission and parking are free. There will be live entertainment, good things to eat and loads of wonderful art to view. The address is 14321 Yale Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604. This is the ONLY Art Fair in which I ever participate, and it will be worth your time to stop by. Hope to see you there.

Thanks for looking. Have a beautiful day!

PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE by TOM BROWN

“SINGING IN THE RAIN”
5x7 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown

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This is the location where I was filmed for my first TV show on a beautiful sunny day. Rain was pouring down when I painted this one, but I was safe and snug under a large umbrella and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Hope you like it.

Come by and meet me this Saturday (the 6th). I will be showing my paintings in an Art Fair at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, along with many other artists. Admission and parking are free. There will be live entertainment, good things to eat and loads of wonderful art to view. The address is 14321 Yale Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604. This is the ONLY Art Fair in which I ever participate, and it will be worth your time to stop by. Hope to see you there.

Thanks for looking. Have a beautiful day!

SMALL AFFORDABLE PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE by TOM BROWN

“PLEIN AIR PAINTERS”
5x7 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown

On a hill in the middle distance are two of the artists who painted with me this past Saturday. When I spotted them from this vantage point I couldn’t resist, and I did this painting of them as they were creating their own paintings. I should probably call this "A PLEIN AIR PAINTING OF TWO PLEIN AIR PAINTERS, PAINTING EN PLEIN AIR."

By the way - if you live nearby, stop by and see me this coming Saturday. I will be showing my paintings in an Art Fair at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, along with many other artists. Admission and parking are free. There will be live entertainment, good things to eat and loads of wonderful art to view. The address is 14321 Yale Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604. This is the ONLY Art Fair in which I ever participate, and it will be worth your time to stop by. Hope to see you there.

Thanks for looking. Have a beautiful day!

SMALL AFFORDABLE PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE by TOM BROWN

“TIMELESS RYTHM”
5x7 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown

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If you live nearby, stop by and see me this coming Saturday. I will be showing my paintings in an Art Fair at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, along with many other artists. Admission and parking are free. There will be live entertainment, good things to eat and loads of wonderful art to view. The address is 14321 Yale Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604. This is the ONLY Art Fair in which I ever participate, and it will be worth your time to stop by. Hope to see you there.

Thanks for looking. Have a beautiful day!

SMALL AFFORDABLE PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE by TOM BROWN

“UNSPOILED VISTA”
5x7 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown
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This hiking trail leads into a Wilderness park where a group of us painted last weekend. It’s a nature-lover’s paradise, with incredible vistas and interesting wildlife to enjoy. We all had a wonderful day painting and came away with a new appreciation for the beauty to be found where we live here in Southern California.

If you live nearby, stop by and see me this coming Saturday. I will be showing my paintings in an Art Fair at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, along with many other artists. Admission and parking are free. There will be live entertainment, good things to eat and loads of wonderful art to view. The address is 14321 Yale Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604. This is the ONLY Art Fair in which I ever participate, and it will be worth your time to stop by. Hope to see you there.

Thanks for looking. Have a beautiful day!