Simple Drawing in Plein Air. Exercises for Independent Practice in the City and in Nature

The third book by Dmitry Gorelyshev from the series «Simple Drawing» is dedicated to drawing in plein air.
This is a collection of recommendations and exercises that can be performed in any sequence to organize personal drawing practice and make it more structured. The author offers tasks that promote the development of observation skills, help to see nature from an unexpected angle, and set new challenges for oneself. In addition to exercises, you will find advice on organizing a workspace in plein air, a brief overview of graphic materials, observations on the peculiarities of plein air drawing, and other useful tips.

Dmitry Gorelyshev is a co-founder and artistic director of the Simple School, as well as a teacher at the Stroganov Academy of Arts and Industry and the BVSHD. For over ten years, he has been conducting plein air intensives and master classes in Moscow and other cities, and teaches online courses on drawing outdoors. When creating exercises, he relies on personal drawing and teaching experience, as well as on insights from other artists and educators.