Tea and Begonia

[Cherie]

This was painted en plein aire. I know that it is a still life, but would it also be considered a plein aire?

16"x20" oil on canvas


http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/23-May-2002/Tea4wc.jpg

[Yorky]

Beautiful work Cherie.

To me this style is very evocative of the 1920's.

Doug

[Phyllis Rennie]

I would certainly consider it a plein air---you don't see that kind of lighting indoors. It's beautiful.

[blondheim12]

Really lovely Cherie!!!
Love,
Linda

[walden]

Cherie, this is beautiful! And, in my view, anytime you're dealing with changing outdoor lighting conditions, that's plein air. So, a portrait, a still life, a human figure, or more ordinarily a landscape-- all can be plein air. This is the right forum for this piece! :)

[CarlyHardy]

When painted outside in the open air....or from a lighted window...its plein air to me! I love your subject and the lighting is great. This gives me some ideas about painting on my deck when its too hot for the gardens!
carly

[alyona100]

Lovely, sunny and definitely plaine aire - just look at those shadows...I can smell the sun in this piece...love it.

[impressionist2]

Cherie, This is a wonderful piece. Clean colors- vibrant and alive.

En plein air literally translates to "in the open air", so it doesn't matter "what" you paint, as long as it's in the outdoors.

Renee

[Cherie]

So, it is a plein aire. Great!

I have been thinking about toning down the bright background. Can't make up my mind......what do you think?