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New (and Free!) Watercolor Demo From Joseph Zbukvic
Enjoy this interview with Eric Rhoads and Joseph Zbukvic, who shares a watercolor lesson and takes us on an exclusive tour of his amazing studio!
Why I Start in the Field
How do you capture that combination of light, aroma, temperature, and freshness of an early morning walk? Mark Fehlman shares his insights on painting landscapes in this guest blog post.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Shore Breakers, Laguna Beach
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Shore Breakers, Laguna Beach" by Ray Roberts.
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PleinAir Podcast 196: George Gallo on Making Movies and Art
In this PleinAir Podcast, Eric interviews movie director and plein air artist George Gallo, who takes us behind the scenes of his first movie, "Local Color." They also discuss painting for yourself versus the market; plein air compared to studio painting; and how the act of painting informs his film work.
4-Step Plein Air Oil Painting Demonstration
For plein air beginners: See how oil painter Anthony Salvo paints "Sparkling Cliffs, Inspiration Point," in four basic steps that you can apply to your next landscape.
The Best Plein Air Easels for Artists
What’s the best easel for plein air painting? We asked, and you answered! Dozens of artists share what their favorite plein air easels are, including why they’re top choice.
Today, we're traveling into the minds of great artists to discover how they rose to a level of unsurpassed mastery of painting landscapes in “Painting Light and Atmosphere” with Joseph McGurl.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Pine Tree
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Pine Tree" by Albert Handell.
PleinAir Podcast 195: Carole Gray-Weihman on Art Movements and More
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Eric interviews Carole Gray-Weihman on art movements from neo-expressionism to plein air. Bonus: Learn the reason painting "blocks" can be exciting, and why it's a good practice.
10 Drawing Principles That’ll Improve Your Paintings
Improve your drawing skills to achieve accurate placement and proportions in your paintings. The good news is that you don’t have to stop painting in order to improve your drawing; it’s not an either–or situation. Read on to shine a light on this challenge!
Enjoy a sneak peek at some of the articles coming up in the Dec/Jan 2021 issue of PleinAir Magazine, showcasing the top artists and emerging talents making news in the plein air community today.
Watch: Interview with Mario A. Robinson
As part of his daily live Facebook videos, Publisher Eric Rhoads recently interviewed watercolor artist and "storyteller" Mario Robinson, who talks about his approach to composition, using watercolor, and much more.
LPAPA: Successfully Pivoting to Survive
The show must go on! Highlights of LPAPA's 2020 version its annual Invitational included creative twists, a unique Gala Art Show & Sale, and two Lifetime Achievement Awards, given to...
23 Favorite Gifts for Artists This Year
With the holiday season approaching, gift giving is top of mind - but of course, we won’t judge if you decide to put these on your wish-list or even buy any of these art-inspired gifts for yourself - a little shoptherapy does one good sometimes!
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Madeline Island Ferry" by Dan Mondloch.
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