See images of the painters at work.  Artists at Work On September 12 and 13, 2008, Chincoteague Cultural Alliance sponsored the Fifth Annual Plein Air Art Event.  Plein Air is a French term that means painting in the open.  That is what more than 40 professional artists did for two days throughout Chincoteague and Assateague Islands.  The Plein Air Art Event culminated on Saturday evening, September 13 with a 6 – 10 pm reception, exhibit and sale of the artists’ work at Comfort Suites on Main Street in Chincoteague.   Artists painted at distinctive locations throughout the Islands and made use of their unique styles in pursuit of the common goal of capturing scenes as quickly as possible before the movements of sun and clouds alter the lighting and colors of the view.  The press of time and changing light make plein air work energetic and exciting.   Visitors were able to watch the artists at work.  Some artists are eager to talk about their work while they are painting.  Others were so engaged with their work that they are unaware of any onlookers.

Meet the Artists....View Their Work...Buy Their Paintings Hundreds of visitors attended the free 6  - 10 pm reception and sale at Comfort Suites on Main Street in Chincoteague. They got  to meet the artists, and see and purchase the art work completed during the two-day event.  No two plein air paintings look alike even if the artists set up their easels side-by-side.   Works were executed in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and pencil.   Paintings ranged in size from charming miniatures.