About the Island Summer plein air series

En plein air is a French expression for "in the open air", and refers to outdoor painting. This is a series of small 9"x12" works Kathryn painted fully outdoors over the summer, onsite on these islands in BC, while her children played in the water. Plein air works are loose and natural, often created amid bugs, sun and wind. Plein air painting can help an artist slow down and appreciate their surroundings without getting caught up in details, and the finished paintings take on the feeling and memories of the place they were made.

100% of proceeds from this little series will be donated to ocean conservation in BC via the Marine Education and Research Society (MERS).

See the other nonprofits Kathryn's art has supported here. You can also check out her first plein air series painted during the pandemic, which raised funding for outdoor green spaces with Canopy.

Add a Frame Option

The 9"x12" paintings in this series have finished edges painted to match, and can be hung without a frame, but if you prefer you can purchase this additional option to add a simple black floater frame to your painting. Please add the frame to your cart at the time of purchase of your original.

About shipping and currency

This item ships from British Columbia. Because the majority of Kathryn's collectors are international, web prices are in US dollars, and shipping is free for all destinations in Canada and the US. Local BC customers, please contact us directly to do the purchase in CAD.

You can also shop the Prints gallery here, or read more about Kathryn’s work with nonprofits or our sustainability initiatives.

Images remain copyright © Kathryn Beals.