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Plein Air Painting Around the World

Join artist Ellie Wilson as she shares her adventures plein air painting across Africa, Europe, and Israel—capturing landscapes, light, and life with just a backpack and a brush. This course is part travel diary, part practical guide, and all about staying creatively lit—whether you're painting under a foreign sky or back in your home studio.

You’ll learn:
How to build a compact, travel-ready plein air setup
Tips for painting on the go—navigating unfamiliar environments and unpredictable conditions
How to overcome creative and logistical challenges abroad
And most importantly, how to translate your travel inspiration into meaningful studio work long after the trip ends

Whether you're planning a painting trip or just dreaming of one, Ellie’s stories and strategies will equip you to paint anywhere—and keep the spark alive once you’re home.

Available exclusively in the Pro Artists Club.

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Meet your instructor

Ellie Wilson

Ellie's life as an artist started at a young age and the path to her art career seemed to have happened effortlessly. She was born and raised in the Wasatch Mountains, which instilled in her a passion for nature and beauty. The first time Ellie went Plein Air painting with the mountains surrounding her and a brush in hand she was hooked, and decided to specialize in landscape painting. When she graduated with a BFA, she sold out her solo show and launched into her career as a professional artist. Since then she have been painting tirelessly, working to master a variety of scenes in over 6 states and 18 countries around the world. 

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