• Camping site

    The Struggle of Picking a Plein Air Spot (When You’ve Never Done It Before)

    Confession Time: I’ve Never Done Plein Air Oil Painting By Michael Bennett I’ve been painting landscapes for a while now, but here’s the truth:I’ve never actually done plein air oil painting. Sure, I’ve done a bit of watercolour sketching outside, but never the full setup—standing on-site for hours with my oils, brushes, and easel. It’s…

    April 2, 2025
  • 6x8" landscape painting of field and mountains

    Letting Go of Perfection – A 6×8″ Breakthrough

    By Michael Bennett Sometimes the biggest creative breakthroughs come from small changes in mindset. This little 6×8″ oil painting is the first piece I’ve completed in a little while—and to my surprise, I finished it in a single day, which might be a first for me. The real breakthrough wasn’t just the speed, though—it was…

    March 26, 2025