Painting outside

Plein Air Painting is the practice of painting outdoors directly from nature, capturing the changing light, colours, atmosphere, and mood of a scene as it appears in the moment. Popularized by the Impressionists in the 19th century, plein air painting encourages artists to work quickly, observe carefully, and use expressive brushstrokes or pastel marks to capture the feeling of a landscape rather than every small detail. It celebrates the beauty of natural light and the immediacy of the artist’s experience.

Art Shows and Projects

Plein-air Events

Plein Air in Doaktown

Plein Air in Doaktown

Join us in Doaktown this summer when we hold a Plein Air festival. Miramichi Art Core and the Bathurst Art Society have partnered with the Atlantic Salmon Museum to offer this event to artists. Mark July 17th and 18th on your calendar.

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Art Classes and Workshops

Pastel Workshop

Pastel Workshop

Had a great get together with the Bathurst Art Society and Miramichi Art Core taking part in a Pastel Workshop. This workshop was part of the Art Tells Stories "Year of Learning" project. A number of other workshops has been offered previously, by members of both...

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Colored pencils

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