GOING TO THE SUN ROAD

Plein Air Oil, 2025

Glacier National Park Montana

This image was taken moment before a gust of wind swept my painting, easel and all, over the cliff. A failed attempt to out paint the storm. A timely reminder to never underestimate Mother Nature.

Holly “Notorious H” Pickens

Music of Grande Canal

Plein Air Oil Venice Italy 2024

To paint En Plein Air is to create “Real Life.” It is not just capturing a scene, it is to be part of a moment, in a way that cannot be replicated painting a picture of a picture from the comfort of a studio. Plein Air painting is magic in that way and has blessed me with adventures across the globe in it's pursuit.

Outdoor Painter Holly “Notorious H” Pickens

WORK IN PROGRESS

Rainbow Beach St Croiz, USVI

Plein Air Oil, 2025

Every painting, just like the artist, is forever a Work In Progress never finished and always connected to the moment. The hardest part about creating art is to let it go.

Holly “Notorious H” Pickens

SUMMER CAMP

Jefferson Creek Near Monarch MT

Plein Air Oil, 2025

Summer in Montana is for Outdoor Painting

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  • Festivals & Competitions

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…and my favorite with my feet and my easel in a cool Montana Creek or on a Sandy Beach

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PAINT UNDER THE BIG SKY  - Bigsky, MT

Live Painting: 06/14-06/27

Exhibit: 06/28-07/31

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