PALS
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| Industry | Arts |
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| Location | Minnesota, United States |
| Introduction | The artists paint en plein air (outdoors) whenever possible. As with the Impressionists, who often worked with fellow artists outdoors, the artists find that working outdoors wakes up the senses. The sounds of the area, the feel of the light, and the weather conditions become part of the creative process. Painting outdoors increases the ability of an artist to be aware of the subtle changes in light and color. Working outdoors requires each artist to adapt to each situation quickly. The three have painted outdoors in a blizzard, under pavilions in cold rain, in foggy conditions near Lake superior, and under brilliant sunlight and as the sun sets into the darkness. All three artists work in the medium of soft pastel, which allows for the immediacy demanded in plein air work. |