Michael Alford Articles & News
Five Unique Benefits of Plein Air Painting
Michael Alford can’t do without the discipline of painting outdoors. Here he outlines the five unique benefits of plein air painting and explains why he couldn’t be the artist he is without it.
Michael Alford’s Lightweight Plein Air Kits for the Road
Light, lighter, lightest. Michael Alford reveals the contents of his four main setups for plein air painting in any situation, from the wilds of Oman to your local park.
Paint Media for Plein Air Painting: Compared
Image: Michael Alford plein air painting in Amorgos, Greece.By Michael Alford For me, plein air painting is a natural...
The Nearest Guard: A Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Rory Ingleby-Mackenzie
Michael Alford discusses a recent commission for a portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Rory Ingleby-Mackenzie. Who...