"Drawing has become SO much fun! I can't sit still now. Simple sketches have become full of life!" as one artist discovered after embracing a more expressive approach." *****
Do these frustrations sound familiar?
"It feels like there's a freer, bolder artist inside me...but I don't know how to let her out"
"Why do my landscapes always feel so lifeless and tight. No matter how hard I try I can't loosen up"
"I'm tired of playing it safe - I want to paint with wild energy, but I'm scared I'll just make a mess"
There's a better way!
Many artists feel this frustration—the disconnect between what they see and feel in nature and what appears on their paper or canvas. But there's a way to break free and infuse your landscapes with movement, vitality, and soul.
YOUR JOURNEY FROM
Observation to Wild Expression
Imagine picking up a brush and FINALLY feeling the wild, effortless freedom you've craved - no rules, just pure joyful expression"
A BRAVER YOU! You're so much closer than you think to breaking free - and once you do, you'll wonder why you ever played small with your again!
Simplify your outdoor painting kit so you stop overthinking and start creating
Use limited tools to unlock more expressive mark-making
Move from realism to abstraction with confidence - no more guessing how to let go!
Feel excited by your art again, like something clicked inside
A New Path for Your Landscape Art
Believe me when I say you’re not too late to become the artist you dream of being. I teach 100’s of artists every year and I see REAL transformations.
You don’t need more art materials and you don’t need to be more talented - you just need the right guidance to unlock the bold artist within you.
Introducing
‘PLEIN AIR ABSTRACTS’
ONLINE LANDSCAPE ART COURSE
Learn to paint wild, expressive landscapes that look how you feel inside - without getting stuck in the rules - Experience real transformations. Your time is now.
YOURS FOR JUST
£27 £45
PLUS...SUMMER BONUS
For a limited time, get lifetime access to the Plein Air Abstracts course plus a FREE The Imperfect Artist eBook worth £9.99
FREE eBook
A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR ARTISTS
Let go of perfectionism and rediscover your creative freedom.
- Supportive Guidance: Compassionate advice for overcoming perfectionism and reclaiming your creative process.
- Practical Exercises: Each chapter offers hands-on activities to help you let go of perfectionism and invite curiosity, play, and personal expression.
- Reflection Prompts: Thoughtful questions to help you understand your creative blocks and move past them.
- A Path to Creative Freedom: Tools to help you start, finish, and enjoy your art—imperfections and all.
INFUSE YOUR ART WITH
MOVEMENT & VITALITY
This introductory course is perfect if you regularly feel frustrated with your landscape studies and want to loosen up. Instead of trying to replicate what you see, I’ll encourage you to RESPOND to the landscape, capturing textures and marks whilst exploring dynamic compositions.
What’s Inside:
Inspirational Videos
3 x On-location 'Plein Air' videos introducing new techniques to help you paint landscapes that capture 'a sense of place'
Artist's Prompts
Step-by-Step Downloadable worksheets with 'easy to follow' prompts for inspiration when out on location
Lifetime Access
Learn at your own pace with lifelong access.
YOUR CREATIVE TRANSFORMATION
There’s a way to move past fear and overwhelm - to paint landscapes with energy, emotion and soul - and it’s easier than you could imagine!
Let me guide you in 3 simple steps to break free from tradition and step into a wilder version of yourself.
What You’ll Unlock Inside the Course:
Feel the Energy with Expressive Drawing
Capture the rush of wind, the play of light, and the pulse of movement—transform fleeting sensations into bold, dynamic lines that breathe life into your sketches.
Turn Ink into Emotion
With just a brush and ink, learn how to unleash powerful mark-making that doesn’t just illustrate—it expresses. Discover the raw, emotive potential of simple materials used on location.
Create Mood with Tonal Magic
Go beyond realism. Learn tonal techniques that carve out drama and depth—turning ordinary landscapes into rich, atmospheric scenes that pull the viewer in.
Simplify Without Losing Soul
Ditch the clutter and learn to see what really matters in a scene. You’ll master the art of stripping the landscape down to its most powerful, defining elements—without sacrificing impact.
Break Free from Perfectionism with Smart Sketchbook Strategies
Your sketchbook is your playground. Explore fearless composition with multiple quick studies, and discover the freedom that comes from letting go of “getting it right.”
Loosen Up in 3 Bold Steps
Three quick lessons. Zero stiffness. Ditch rigid rules and unlock a freer, more expressive way to draw—with mark-making exercises that bring your art to life.
Lesson 1 / Walk & Draw
Ditch the rules and get moving. In this playful session, we toss out perspective and perfection in favor of freedom and flow. You’ll explore texture and scale while sketching on the go — creating bold, energetic drawings that are full of life.
Lesson 2 / Develop Your Mark-Making
Simplify your tools, amplify your creativity. With just one ink and a few brushes, you’ll dive into raw, expressive mark-making. Discover the power of tone and texture — and watch your art come alive.
Lesson 3 / Composition & Scale
No more pressure to get it perfect. In this final session, you’ll work across multiple sketchbooks to explore layout, scale, and focal points — fast. This is where experimentation takes over, and real growth begins.
Your Community
With Plein Air Abstracts you also have a private community to share your work and ask for feedback from other artists on a similar journey!
Being an artists doesn't have to be a solo journey. It can be a journey of friendship and connection. Be part of this thriving network of landscape painters and learn through engaging with others!
"YOU'RE NEVER TOO LATER TO CREATE THE ART YOU DESIRE!"
Meet Your Award-Winning Tutor
Hi, I’m Sam — a landscape artist lucky enough to call the rolling hills of South West England my home.
As a child, I’d hop on my bike and disappear down country lanes with a sketchbook tucked under my arm, trying to capture the wild beauty around me. I didn’t want perfect drawings — I wanted energy, movement, and that feeling you get when nature stirs something inside you. Maybe you’ve felt that too?
But like so many artists, I struggled with perfectionism. I thought I had to get it “right” — until I learned that the real magic happens when you let go. When you make space for mistakes, loosen your grip, and trust your instincts. That’s when my work began to change… and so did I.
- Winner of the Ronald Searle Award for Creativity
- Long-listed for the Kate Greenaway Award
- Winner of the 2020 Brownston Gallery Award
What matters most to me is this: helping you experience the same creative freedom I fought so hard to find.
I made this course to share everything that transformed my art — from the techniques to the mindset shifts — so you can stop holding back and start creating with joy, energy, and confidence.
Can’t wait to see what you create!
Love Sam x
