2026 PLEIN AIR EVENT
We had a wonderful day in the glorious grounds of Compton Verney for our 2026 Plein Air Event – even if it was a bit damp! Around 60 artists braved the conditions and produced some excellent work.
Whereas most Plein Air events tend to be restricted to paintings or drawings, we encourage artists to engage in their surroundings and produce a creative piece in response in any 2D or 3D art form. Pieces included paintings, drawings, prints, textiles, land art, clay and even tin cans. Visitors to Compton Verney wandered around and discovered how the art comes to life. At the end of the day the artwork was displayed in a pop-up exhibition and the judges selected their favourites. You can see all the artwork produced in the event gallery below.
We would like to thank the supporters of the event – Compton Verney, Art in the Park, Leamington Studio Artists and The Stoneleigh Arms for providing the prizes for the 2026 Event.
A huge well done to all involved, with a special mention to our prize winners:
- Warwickshire Open Studios Prize – opportunity to take part in WOS Summer Art Weeks 2027 – Simon Crump
- Leamington Art in the Park Festival Prize – opportunity to exhibit at their 2027 event – Amelia Bartholomew
- Leamington Studio Artists Prize – Membership & £100 prize – Carolynn Lamb
- Stoneleigh Arms Arts Space Emerging Artist Prize – a space on their Creative Business Development for Artists course – Imogen Moore
- Highly Commended Awards – £30 voucher – Angela Webb art, Susan Watt Collage, Alice Sugars, Dee Luntley Art and Rachel Howells
- Compton Verney People’s Choice Award – Membership – Angela Webb (special mentions to Susan Watt and Alice Sugars who also received lots of votes)
Thanks also to Susan Rasmussen, High Sheriff of Warwickshire for presenting the prizes.
Artwork Gallery
Below is the collection of work produced on the day. If you would like to purchase any of the unsold pieces then contact admin@warwickshireopenstudios.org and we will put you in touch with the artist.
Compton Verney – SOLD
Reeds and Lilyponds – £50
In the Reeds – NFS
Reeds in the Rain – WINNER AITP PRIZE – SOLD
Untitled – SOLD
Lake View – £50
CokeTin Verney – £80
In Between the Rain – £40
Chapel Amongst the Trees – WINNER WOS PRIZE – £90
Compton Verney Bridge – £65
Naked Venus – NFS
Work Horse – NFS
Lakeside Swim – SOLD
Here Comes the Rain Again – NFS
Tower – NFS
Compton Verney Lake – HIGHLY COMMENDED – £100
Autumn Colours Sketchbook – NFS
Rainy Reflections – £145
From the Ice House – NFS
Untitled – £250
Compton Verney House – NFS
Compton Verney in the Mizzle- £70
“Cheers” – £200
Naked Venus – £20
Back View – £45
Waterlilies and the Different Reflections – £180
Meadow Pond – £150 (unframed)
September Storms – £150
Outside Inside – SOLD
September Morning at Compton Verney – £80
Rainy Sunday Afternoon – £50
The Bridge, Compton Verney – £125
By the Bridge – HIGHLY COMMENDED – £120
Compton Verney Log Pile – £45
Lady of the Lake – HIGHLY COMMENDED & WINNER OF COMPTON VERY PEOPLE’S CHOICE – SOLD
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Over the Lake – £220