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Artists at Work
On September 8, 9 and 10, 2011, the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance will sponsor the Eighth Annual Plein Air Art Event. “Plein Air” is a French term that means painting in the open air, working directly from the landscape as it appears at that moment. That is what 45 artists from 9 states (including California and Puerto Rico) will be doing for two days throughout Chincoteague and Assateague Islands.
The Plein Air Art Event culminates on Saturday evening, September 10th, with a 6-10 PM reception, exhibit and sale of the artists’ work in the spacious Paschal Hall at St. Andrew’s Church – 6288 Church Street.
 Artists will paint at locations of their choice throughout the islands, making use of their unique styles in pursuit of the common goal of capturing scenes as quickly as possible before the movements of sun and clouds alter the lighting and colors of the view. The press of time and changing light make plein air work energetic and exciting.
Visitors are able to watch the artists at work. Some artists are eager to talk about their work while they are painting. Others are so engrossed that they may be unaware on any onlookers. Watching a painting develop under the capable hand of one of these artists is a fascinating experience.
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