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Welcome to Our Smoky Mountains Plein Air Journey

 

We are John Adkins and Charlotte Rollman, two plein air painters captivated by the beauty of nature and the Great Smoky Mountains area of East Tennessee. Through this blog, we invite you to join us on our artistic adventures as we capture the changing seasons, vibrant landscapes, and hidden gems of this majestic region.

What you'll find here:

• Behind-the-Brush Stories: Follow us as we explore different locations in the Smokies, from peaceful valleys to higher peaks, translating nature's beauty onto canvas.
• Seasonal Showcases: Watch as we capture the vivid colors of fall, the tranquil snowscapes of winter, and the lush greens and colors of spring and summer.
• Artistic Insights: We'll share our painting techniques, plein air experiences, and reflections on what inspires our work in the outdoors.
• Local Collborations: Meet fellow artists, hikers, and nature lovers we encounter along the way and learn how these connections influence our art.

Whether you're and artist, nature enthusiast, or just curious about the Smokies and East Tennessee, we hope our blog will inspire you to see the world through fresh eyes.

Join us on this creative journey - one painting, one mountain view, and one story at a time.