When the weather is perfect - not too hot, not too cold, and dry - I enjoy taking my canvas outside to paint in my garden. But it's not a simple or easy proposition, even with perfect weather. Here are a few things to consider: 1. Comfort: Figure out a set up with chair, easel, and paints that is comfortable. Uncontrollable factors include heat, wind, water, bugs, and passers-by. If you need to carry your equipment in to a site, keep it as simple as possible. 2. Lighting: The sun is your lighting, and the subject and all the value relationships change rapidly with the angle of the light and the reflections or cover of clouds. The three issues with light are the angle of lighting across the landscape, the color of light on the landscape and page, and the intensity of light in your eyes; y ou will need to paint during the same hour every day in order to have somewhat consistent light, and wear a hat to prevent glare. 3...