11 Plein-Air Inspired Landscapes of Rivers and Woods

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From raging rivers and dramatic waterfalls to idyllic streams meandering through wooded landscapes, these 11 plein air-inspired paintings feature one of collectors’ favorite subjects.

1. River Dance

Bonnie Zahn Griffith, “River Dance,” 2022, pastel, 8 x 10 in., Available from Cawdry Gallery, Whitefish, MT, Plein air
Bonnie Zahn Griffith, “River Dance,” 2022, pastel, 8 x 10 in., Available from Cawdry Gallery, Whitefish, MT, Plein air

2. Sunlight Through Eucalyptus

Oil landscape painting
Laurie Hendricks, “Sunlight Through Eucalyptus,” 2019, oil, 16 x 12 in., Private collection, Plein air and studio

3. Garden of Reflection

Pastel landscape painting
Nancie King Mertz, “Garden of Reflection,” 2023, pastel, 18 x 12 in., Available from ArtDeTriumph, Rockford, IL, Plein air

4. Mountain Rapids

Oil painting of a river
Kathleen Gray Farthing, “Mountain Rapids,” 2022, oil, 12 x 16 in., Private collection, Plein air

5. Roaring River at the Alluvial Fan

Painting of a river
Nancy Hall, “Roaring River of the Alluvial Fan,” 2022, oil, 11 x 14 in., Available from The Glass Tipi, Ward, CO, Plein air

6. River’s Edge

Julie Riker, “River’s Edge,” 2019, oil, 10 x 8 in., Private collection, Plein air
Julie Riker, “River’s Edge,” 2019, oil, 10 x 8 in., Private collection, Plein air

7. Morning Song

Oil painting of a forest
Sue Barrasi, “Morning Song,” 2022, oil, 11 x 14 in., Available from Gruber Galleries, New Paltz, NY, Plein air

8. Fall View at Fisherman’s Paradise

Pastel landscape painting
Jeanne McKinney, “Fall View at Fisherman’s Paradise,” 2021, pastel, 11 x 14 in., Available from The Gallery Shop, Lemont, PA, Plein air

9. Last Light

Watercolor landscape painting
Deena Ball, “Last Light,” 2021, watercolor, 19 x 19 in., Private collection, Studio from plein air study

10. Priest Hole View

Laurel Lake McGuire, “Priest Hole View,” 2021, watercolor, 10 x 10 in., Available from artist, Plein air
Laurel Lake McGuire, “Priest Hole View,” 2021, watercolor, 10 x 10 in., Available from artist, Plein air

11. Hidden Away

Oil painting of a river
Kath Reilly, “Hidden Away,” 2021, oil, 8 x 10 in., Available from artist, Plein air

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