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"Plein air" is a French term, meaning "in the open air" or "outdoors." When paint was first packaged in tubes and no longer had to be ground by hand, artists began to take their equipment on location to paint. These artists were called "plein air painters". They were able to investigate the colors in the landscape by means of direct observation, instead of working from sketches. This led to a new understanding of light and color which is the hallmark of impressionism. This movement in France in the 1870's and later.

Not normally. Greaves usually paints on Raymar canvas panels which are canvas glued to masonite panels. The glue is archival and will not degenerate. With the canvas mounted, it does not flex as stretched canvas does. For oil paint, this is better since the paint is far less likely to crack. If another ground is used, such as stretched canvas, or another panel or surface, it will be noted in the description box with details of the specific artwork listed.

Yes! If Greaves is traveling, and she does so frequently, she will notify you of the delay and will ship ASAP. This is usually within 2 days of her return to the studio. Greaves ranges far and wide to take advantage of outstanding locations and delivers that inspiration to you in her plein air work. Often, she is "painting her life" as she visits and travels with family and friends or tours with other artists.