Our Story
En Plein Air Adventures was born from a simple idea: that art and nature together can create something truly magical.
Art, Outdoors, and Community
En Plein Air Adventures is a community-led art initiative dedicated to celebrating creativity in public spaces through live plein air painting events.
We create opportunities for artists of all skill levels to work outdoors, directly from life, while inviting communities to experience art as it happens — openly, accessibly, and without barriers. There is no expectation to teach, perform, or compete; artists are free to work in their own way, at their own pace. Everyone is welcome.
Adventure
Inspiration
Community
Exploration
OUR EVENTS
Creating Art in the Open
Our events bring artists together to paint on location across towns and landscapes, responding to light, atmosphere, and place in real time. By taking art out of the studio and into shared spaces, we aim to support artists at all stages of their practice, encourage meaningful connections between artists and the public and celebrate the character and atmosphere of each location.
Each event is shaped by its surroundings and the people who take part.
THE ART FORM
Why Plein Air?
En plein air is a French expression meaning "in the open air," and it describes the practice of painting outdoors. This approach revolutionized art in the 19th century when the Impressionists— Monet, Renoir, Pissarro—took their canvases outside to capture light and atmosphere directly from nature.
Today, plein air painting remains one of the most rewarding ways to connect with your surroundings. It challenges you to observe carefully, work quickly, and embrace the unexpected—whether that's changing light, shifting weather, or curious onlookers.
There's something profoundly satisfying about creating art in the very place that inspires it. The sights, sounds, and sensations of being outdoors become part of the creative process itself.
Register
Sign up as an artist to join us our community
Join Events
Attend outdoor painting sessions in beautiful locations
Create in Nature
Paint surrounded by inspiring natural landscapes
Connect
Build friendships with fellow artists
CREATED BY
R Young Art Gallery
En Plein Air Adventures is created and delivered by R Young Art Gallery, an independent gallery based in Wokingham.
With years of experience supporting artists and delivering community-focused creative projects, the gallery brings a thoughtful, artist-first approach to every event.
L O O K I N G A H E A D
Our Future Plans
We're just getting started. Here's where we're heading next.
Registration Open
Wokingham
Set across Wokingham, capturing the meeting point of historic streets, green spaces, and surrounding countryside.
Wokingham, Berkshire
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