How to paint Plein Air, Alla Prima, Oil Painting by Stefan Baumann

Plein air artist Stefan Baumann, host of the PBS painting series "The Grand View, America's National Park Through the Eyes of an artist," and author of "Observations Of Art and Nature" and "Everything You Need to Know about Plein Air Painting," travels with his vintage trailer throughout America's western landscapes painting stunning vistas on location with oils on canvas. He adds finishing touches to his paintings of wildlife, western landscapes and National parks, portraits and still life in his studio in Mount Shasta, California. Through Stefan Baumann's fine art oil paintings and his captivating painting style, the American tradition of Romantic Realism with Luminism comes to life, thrilling art collectors and investors in the United States and internationally.

[marshaflorom]

Always a pleasure! Than you for the amazing inspiration! Marsha

[maryloulynch]

Saw this for the first time. Learned just from listening to you. I started painting a year ago. I have so much more to learn and experience. Thank you for inspiring me to continue. Enjoyed it.

[robvegart]

Love this series and the eagle cane walk stick he displays in the beginning

[jgosko]

awesome i love the way you think about what your going to do not just putting paint on your pallette and hope for the best when mixing

[daveparker]

Great informative vids evryone of them a must watch if your learning to paint or are just intrested in how its done, excellent many thanks

[toadian]

Amazing video. It makes me want to go out and paint now!

[michaelparry]

Stefan, thanks for the good information

[gailaustin]

You are a great artisr!! One thing would you please share setting up you're palette with what oils do you use to thin down