1. Artists who practice plein air painting, creating artworks outdoors in natural light rather than in a studio.
Usage: plural of pleinairist; art history term; often associated with Impressionism and landscape painting

Examples

• The pleinairists of the 19th century revolutionized landscape painting by working directly from nature.
• Monet and Renoir were among the most famous pleinairists of the Impressionist movement.
• Modern pleinairists often carry portable easels and paints to capture light and color in real time.
• The exhibition featured works by contemporary pleinairists who paint in parks and gardens.
• Pleinairists must work quickly to capture the changing effects of natural light throughout the day.