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Plein Air Podcast 230: CW Mundy (Part 1) on Impressionism + Pop Art, and...
The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row.
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews...
Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for December 2022
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Watercolor Tip: How to Make Splatters with a Paintbrush
"Many people use a toothbrush, but a toothbrush makes the spatters too even for me," says Richard Sneary. Here's his quick tip on how to make natural-looking marks with watercolor.
How Much Do You Want It?
"Why do you think experienced painters don’t often question their ability to paint? With every failed painting, most of us do."
How Much Do You Want It?
"Why do you think experienced painters don’t often question their ability to paint? With every failed painting, most of us do."
Buffalo Kaplinski: “I Just About Fainted”
Plein air watercolor painter Buffalo Kaplinski shares a special moment from the 25th Plein Air Artists of Colorado event.
The Ranger, Adirondacks
Winslow Homer painted this image, "The Ranger, Adirondacks" in 1882. This is the view from the mountain of the lake where we spend ...
Watercolor Success From Malaysia to the US
The following part of a series featuring a leader in the art community who will be joining us on the faculty of Watercolor Live,
Demo: Establishing a Strong Underpainting
Check out a short and simple landscape painting demo that focuses on the underpainting part of the process.
Plein Air Podcast 228: Thomas Bucci on the Art Career Path and More
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Thomas Bucci. Listen and watch as they discuss art inspiration and careers, and much more.
My goal was achieved because of persistence in the face of several obstacles, including ...
We Say Goodbye to Steve Doherty
We honor the life of Steve Doherty, artist and former Editor of PleinAir Magazine and American Artist Magazine.
A Plein Air Competition in a Painter’s Paradise
I hadn’t thought of this pristine valley as an art destination...but then a painting buddy told me they were about to hold their first-ever ...
Quick Tip: Be a Workshop Pro
Have just a moment? Check out this quick tip from Iain Stewart on how to make the most of your next art workshop!
In addition to technique, your intention and ability to improvise play a key role in painting waterfalls and waves, and in creativity.
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