En Plein Air at Historic Combsberry B&B
Posted by Abby Rose on Thu, Jul 15, 2010 @ 11:09 AM
The City of Easton, Maryland will be hosting their 6th Annual Plein Arts Competition and Festival July 19-25, 2010. Painting en plein air (French for 'in the open air") simply means painting outdoors and in the moment, depicting images taken directly from life. This form of art was founded in Europe during the 19th Century and was inspired by Impressionist greats such as
There is simply no finer place to paint, en plein air, than the grounds of Combsberry. With 35 sprawling waterfront acres one can find a picture perfect view in any direction. Whether it be farmland from behind our historic bank barn; heron and osprey enjoying their home on Brighmans Cove; or the nearly 300 year old Manor House - Combsberry would surely tempt any artists pallette.
Combsberry Inn islocated just 8 miles from the City of Easton, down a secluded lane... We have all the modern amenities of a luxury hotel yet offer the peace and serenity that you have been looking for. We are the retreat you have dreamt of - whether to paint your next masterpiece, en plein air, or simply to enjoy life en plein air on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.... Channel your inner Monet and book today.
"Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair." ~Kahlil Gibran