PLEIN AIR WATERCOLORS
MATTHEW DAUB
The term plein air is derived from the French and is used to describe painting done outdoors on location. Although it is sometimes associated with Impressionism, plein air painting does not conform to any single style, subject, approach, or philosophy. The paintings in this gallery were all painted in Italy where the artist has spent part of most summers. Matthew was the director of Arts Sojourn, an Italian art/travel program he ran for over twenty years.
“Although my professional focus has always been on my studio work, I am also an avid plein air painter. For me there is nothing more honest or liberating than to stand in front of my subject without any pre-conceived notions about art making. I use plein air painting simply as a means of experiencing and appreciating my surroundings.”
Piazza del Duomo, Spoleto
2014
Transparent Watercolor
Calle del Tagia Piera, 1pm, 8 Giugno, Venice
2015
Transparent Watercolor
Via del Fosso, Lucca 9:10am, 16 Giugno
2015
Transparent Watercolor
Via Angelico Fabbri, Gubbio, 10am, 5 Giugno
2014
Transparent Watercolor
Bay of Silence, Sestri 22 Giugno 9:30am
2015
Transparent Watercolor
Bay of Silence, Sestri, 20 Giugno, 10am
2013
Transparent Watercolor
Sottopassaggio, Via S. Leonardo, Lucca, 10 Giugno, 3pm
2013
Transparent Watercolor
© 2025 by Matthew Daub.
Works may not be reproduced without permission.