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It Pays – Literally – To Persevere
While taking part in the Paint Maui Invitational, we encountered various weather patterns, including wind and rain. I had to work fast, but ...
Salon Art Prize 1st Place: “Poplars” Proves Popular
Artist Peggy Immel has revealed her selections for the June 2026 Salon Art Prize. They are ...
The Real Key to Colors that People Love
"When someone tells me, 'I just love your colors,' I, of course, appreciate the compliment, but I think the real key lies in ...
9 Ways to Improve Your Quick Painting / Pochade Skills
Quick painting trains our reflexes and judgment; it improves the observation of the eyes and drawing skills of the hand.
It’s Simple: Plein Air Painting Is My Joy
When Mo Myra isn't painting outdoors, she's working as a full-time commissioned live wedding painter and watercolor instructor for various institutions such as ...
Flashback Friday: Édouard Manet’s “Boating”
During the summer he and his family spent in Gennevilliers in 1874, Édouard Manet often crossed the Seine to paint with Claude Monet at Argenteuil...
The Forgotten Essentials: A Memoir of Persistence
Working through adversity with persistence, patience, and grace can make us better artists - and better humans, too.
Art, Community, and Connection at Plein Air Easton
The 22nd annual Plein Air Easton concluded another remarkable year, bringing together world-class artists, passionate collectors, dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and thousands of visitors for ten days celebrating art, community, and the landscapes of Maryland's Eastern Shore. This year's winner's are ...
The Confidence to Know When to Stop
Watch plein air artist Scott Hamill paint ‘Winter Light, California Coast’ step-by-step — learn how he captures light, shadow, and coastal atmosphere in this free oil painting demo.
Art Snippet: Magic In Contrasts
One moment you’re looking out over sweeping, rugged terrain; the next, you’re caught up in the lively color and energy of ...
This was the 6th or 7th painting I had completed in a week, so I was exhausted, but also warmed up. Sometimes good work comes from being tired because ...
Discover the art of painting with gouache en plein air with expert tips and techniques from Bernard Dellario. Perfect for artists of all skill levels!
"The sky shapes the overall composition and mood of my work," says Ellen Howard, who evokes a deep sense of calm, serenity, and quiet reflection in her landscape paintings. Here, she shares how she starts a sunset painting, why she chooses oil, and insights on clouds and the "blue hour."
Landscape painter Alex Dzigurski has led an inspired life, with a talented father leading him to the path of being an artist. Today, Alex continues to paint and teach, despite having MS.
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