Plein Air and Studio Paintings of Fairs > The blinking lights of the Ferris wheel illuminate the night sky. Children scream in delight. The smell of popcorn wafts through the crowd. We know we’ve come to the right place for fun.
For plein air painters, fairs, festivals, and amusement parks offer unique opportunities to indulge in bold, vibrant color and flex the creative muscles needed to capture the energy and excitement on full display.
Here are some paintings of festivals that we think you’ll enjoy!






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I just finished a painting of the Indiana State Fair, “Eating an Ice Cream Cone on the Midway” that you can see here in my blog: https://www.charlenemarshstudio.com/eating-an-ice-cream-cone-on-the-midway/
More fair paintings, plein air and studio, here: https://www.charlenemarshstudio.com/holiday-oil-paintings/
Love seeing what other artists are doing painting fairs and festivals.