Throughout history, humanity has been creating art on stones, wood, and in ancient caves. More recently, however, creating art outdoors in the open air has become officially recognized as a healing arts activity for its spiritual and health benefits from being in communion with nature as artists and creators. Creating works of art outdoors in nature in the open air first became officially into vogue by such famous artists in France, & the Nabis (The Profits) such as Gauguin, Monet, Bonnard, and Maurice Denis among many others.

These particular artists broke away from classical painting and instead took their easels out in nature and painted with total abandonment, often creating bold, colorful, and even childlike landscapes and self portraits using bright colors representing their passion for painting in the open air. Hence, the French term "Plein Air" now universally translates around the globe to meaning painting in the open air.

As you can see, after completing a day of Plein Air outside the museum, I've captured the moment I framed my painting while still outdoors to let its first debut be in an exhibition in nature. Exhibiting my painting on my easel outdoors was a perfect way to celebrate nature, be in complete state of gratitude, after long day's work of Plein Air painting outside the grounds of the museum.