Plein Air Painting means painting done outside in open air. Plein Air paintings are done from direct observation of the subject. They are usually small because they have to be completed relatively quickly. The lighting could change or something could move. Plein Air paintings are usually done in one sitting. However, one can use the smaller paintings as studies for a larger painting, or return to a location many times to complete a more complicated work.
For my project, I'm going to be making many drawings, sketches, and studies in addition to plein air paintings and larger paintings. Preliminary work is neccessary to make larger final pieces. At the same time, the on site work is often very fresh and lively. I will use both as I work on my project.
Oral History is different from the history one finds in a textbook. Researching Oral History means listening to people's first person memories and stories. History is a fixed construct, while memories are more fluid. Each person will have unique personal memories. Oral History tells us how people experience and relate to places and events.
For my project, I'm using both plein air painting and oral history research to reach a better understanding of a place, and to pass on that experience to the viewer.
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