A Life in Plein Air

A painting of the Gastown Steam clock in the evening
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A Life in Plein Air promotes patient observation through beautiful paintings of Vancouver

Peak Web September 13, 2026

By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer From September 1 to 29, 2026, a new arts exhibit at Richmond’s Lipont Gallery will be displaying the works of Richmomd-based artist Junyi Ji. A Life in Plein Air “advocates for the irreplaceable value of painting from life,” with paintings created throughout last year. The Peak reached out to Ji for exclusive insight on what it means to be an oil painter capturing the splendor of nature in an increasingly hurried, digital environment.    A Life in Plein Air “advocates for the irreplaceable value of painting from life,” with paintings created over the past year.…

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