As far as this type of painting representing creative new ideas that will have contemporary plein air artists being studied later in art history courses—it is unlikely. That being said, it is my favorite type of painting to make and purchase from other artists. It really shows each artists own beautiful, creative interpretation of the world around them. I think it brings inner peace and connection to the world around me (as does drawing outdoors) in a way that no other activity can. The painting is (hopefully) a beautiful object when completed, but the “art” is truly about the process. I can only assume other artists have similar experiences too! Oh and Glow, by the way, the art teacher that told you that should not be an art teacher! Discouraging a student’s artistic ideas is just so biased, unfair, and uneducated!! However, as an artist, if you show your work to anyone else in the world, you have to prepare yourself for their opinion no matter how unfair…it is just their opinion:)