Getting started with oil painting doesn’t require a studio full of tools or dozens of tubes of paint. As a beginner, you only need a few quality supplies to dive into the world of oil painting and begin building your skills.

Summer in Maui is a season bursting with beauty, color, and inspiration—making it a perfect time for artists to dive into creative activities. Whether you're recharging your artistic energy or looking for new ways to share your work, here are five fun and meaningful ways to stay creatively engaged this season:

Interested in Plein Air Painting

Maui offers an ideal setting for painting outdoors, with its consistently pleasant weather and diverse natural beauty. The term plein air comes from the French phrase meaning "in the open air." Plein air painting involves stepping outside the confines of the studio to create art within the landscape.