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A study of a canal, in the City of Haarlem, painted on a surprisingly cold and windy August afternoon. The painting took around four hours to paint.

A small study, in oils, of Piazza dell Carmine, in Florence. A morning view, which took around three hours to paint.

Plein Air group in Dublin area. Paint-outs on 1st Saturday of the month (weather permitting) plus other events as members decide. Membership is free and open to all abilities.See More

"Italy Plein Air", is a Plein Air Painting group, based in Florence, Tuscany. It is a voluntary group, which meet to paint together regularly. No fees, no tuition.Beginners and professionals, from all over the world, are encouraged to join us in painting some of Italy's astonishing views. If you like Italy, live here, or a planning a trip, feel free to join this group. Paintouts are organised every second week, and will be posted in advance on our main page." l'amore per dipingere all'aperto !!…See More

A morning, plein air study, of the banks of the Arno, on the outskirts of Florence. This painting took around three hours to paint.

An afternoon view of Piazza della Liberta, in Florence, painted oil on panel, in around two hours

A small study in oils, on a wooden panel, looking across the Spaarne Canal, in Haarlem, looking towards the city centre and the Teylers Museum and the Cathedral. The painting took around two hours to paint.