Since the days of the impressionists, artists have enjoyed the experience of painting outdoors. It is one of the true joys of being a painter.
Not only are we at one with nature, but there is also the camaraderie when two or more paint on location.
Plein Air Down Under is the Peel regions largest outdoor painting festival. Held around Mandurah’s cultural precinct, the event features awards and prizes, feature artists, youth involvement, demonstrations and an exhibition of plein air paintings.
Plein Air Down Under presents a week of outdoor and evening paint-outs, over $12,000 in awards and prizes, workshops, youth involvement and two art exhibitions. Internationally renowned artists Leon Holmes (Aus), Lori Putnam (USA) and Tony Robinson (Ireland) will run Masterclasses, paint and demonstrate throughout the festival.
Over 200 artists will be painting throughout Mandurah’s town centre, cultural precinct, and the historic town of Pinjarra. When the artists aren’t on site painting, the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre serves as the festival hub, offering artists and spectators the opportunity to watch free demonstrations, listen to live music and enjoy the festivities.
Highlights of the 2024 festival include:
- Workshops and Masterclasses
- Painting demonstrations
- Spirit of the Landscape Art Exhibition
- Artist registration open to professional, non-professional and youth artists
- Over $12,000 in awards and prizes
- Day and evening paint-outs
- A two-hour Quick Draw painting competition
- Opportunities to exhibit, sell and buy original artwork.
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Back by popular demand, Feature Artist Leon Holmes will be presenting his Masterclass, Oil Painting en Plein Air.![]()
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In this two-day Masterclass, Leon will be sharing his knowledge of oil painting, focusing on composition, tonal values, colour mixing and a myriad of painting tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your Plein Air painting experience.![]()
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Thursday 19 and Friday 20 September![]()
Mandurah and the wider Peel Region![]()
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Full details here:![]()
pleinairdownunder.com/leon-holmes/![]()
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Here's another Plein Air Down Under award winning artist to add to your Peel Open Studios art trail. Deborah Zibah, aka Zibah Artworks has her own gallery and studio space, full of artwork that is a reflection of her exuberant and energetic personality.![]()
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Open by appointment Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 April. ![]()
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Full details here: www.peelopenstudios.com/deborah-zibah.html![]()
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Only three more sleeps till Peel Open Studios and we introduce you to award winning Plein Air Down Under Artist, Tiffany Forster Art ![]()
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Tiffany was the winner of last year's Experience Peel Paint Out Award, and the previous year, the non-professional category. Her pastel work is extraordinary - as you plan your trip around the studios, make sure to include this one!![]()
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Download the full event guide here: peelopenstudios.com/event-guide.html![]()
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Peel Open Studios 13 - 21 April 2024![]()
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Introducing 🎨CORRINE RAPLEY - another Plein Air Down Under artist opening her creative space for Peel Open Studios, beginning Saturday 13 April.![]()
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Corrine’s paintings explore the Western Australian landscape hemmed by coastlines and waterways, a true-life record of her experiences. Wherever her location, she is fascinated and influenced by nature’s rugged beauty, with its naturally occurring complementary colour harmonies and how the light plays and creates interesting shapes and shadows.![]()
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Find out more: www.peelopenstudios.com/corrine-rapley![]()
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Peel Open Studios begins Saturday 13 April, and we introduce you to another of our exhibiting Plein Air Down Under artists, Barb Thoms.![]()
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Barb is primarily a plein air painter, working in oils, often with a palette knife and thick, juicy paint. She is sharing her open studio space with Robyn Lowry, well known for her magnificent large floral artwork. ![]()
One visit - two artists!![]()
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Download the full Peel Open Studios Event Guide and plan your journey: www.peelopenstudios.com/event-guide.html![]()
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Contact
Postal Address
P.O Box 788
30-32 Pinjarra Road
30-32 Pinjarra Road
Mandurah, WA
Australia, 6210
Australia, 6210
