Painting outdoors together in Bristol

Painting sessions and exhibitions for artists who like to paint and sketch outdoors — everyone welcome.

Bristol Plein Air Painters

A collective of artists painting the landscape directly – working outdoors, in gardens, streets, and open spaces across the city.

Founded by Helena Traill in 2025, the group has grown into a community of over fifty painters, meeting monthly to share in the practice of looking, painting, and learning together.

Where we paint & exhibit

Upcoming events

Past meet-ups