Gouache Plein Air Painting in Northern Portugal.

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In October 2021, I took a three-week long painting trip to Gerês (Northern Portugal). Gerês is known for its beautiful landscapes with lakes and rivers surrounded by mountains. I decided to take that trip to challenge myself and paint subjects that I hadn't painted before. I was a bit anxious about the trip because I didn't know what to expect from it, but eventually I decided that I would allow Gerês to surprise me. And so it did. It turned out that the weather was perfect for plein air painting - cloudy days changed to clear sky days, and the mountains provided me with so many different scenes to paint.

The biggest surprises were the stunning mountain sunrises and sunsets that I couldn’t resist painting. I did many studies of them and they taught me a lot. By the end of the trip I had collected so many small observations and thoughts about plein air painting that I decided I would combine them in a booklet when I got back home.

So, upon my return, I created a new pdf guide in which I share my approach to plein air painting, as well as my observations and tips that might be helpful for artists who are inspired by nature. The book has 40 pages full of images, so hopefully it will be a fun read for you. You can download it at the link below. I hope you enjoy it ????

https://www.lenarivo.com/guide-to-plein-air-painting