1
: of or relating to painting in outdoor daylight
2
: of or relating to a branch of impressionism that attempts to represent outdoor light and air
plein air
2 of 2French adjective
: open-air : outdoor
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Brennan Long, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Pad: Perfect for beginners and artists who enjoy painting plein air, pads of watercolor paper are a convenient, budget-friendly option.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
The stunning 40 acres of gardens, dotted with wildflowers, fountains, sculptures, and more, are ideal for visitors interested in painting en plein air.
—AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
In dialogue with this climate crisis, Artificial Green by Nature Green 4.0 reimagines the act of plein air painting.
—Naima Morelli, Artforum, 1 May 2025
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In store, local shoppers can also browse the plein air paintings by Central Virginia artist Leah Doise.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Pad: Perfect for beginners and artists who enjoy painting plein air, pads of watercolor paper are a convenient, budget-friendly option.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
The stunning 40 acres of gardens, dotted with wildflowers, fountains, sculptures, and more, are ideal for visitors interested in painting en plein air.
—AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
In dialogue with this climate crisis, Artificial Green by Nature Green 4.0 reimagines the act of plein air painting.
—Naima Morelli, Artforum, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for plein air
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“Plein air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plein%20air. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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