Plein Air Demonstration with Corliss Blakely

Watch internationally recognized Vermont artist Corliss Blakely bring the refuge to life with a live landscape painting demonstration. Discover her techniques, materials, and artistic vision as she provides a plein air demo at the refuge visitors center on Tabor Rd., for all to
watch and ask questions along the way.

Plein air painting is the practice of painting outdoors, capturing the natural light and scenery directly from observation. This technique became popular in the 19th century, particularly among Impressionist artists who sought to depict the changing qualities of light in their work.