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Rex Brandt (1914-2000), California Scene Painter
As a plein air artist, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about "California Scene Painter" Rex Brandt here.
Plein Air Podcast 255: Richard Sneary on the Worst Thing You Can Do When...
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Richard Sneary, who began painting as an artist primarily en plein air in 2011 after 40 years as ...
Be Bold, Be Fearless: A Poem for Plein Air
Artists are known to be creative in multiple ways, and such is the case with plein air painter Pamela Mathy, who was inspired to write the following poem as a parting gift to her workshop teacher, Michele Usibelli.
Go Figure: 5 Plein Air Paintings with People
As social creatures, we immediately focus on figures in a painting, expecting their gestures and expressions to unlock the meaning of the picture...
Go Figure: 5 Plein Air Paintings with People
As social creatures, we immediately focus on figures in a painting, expecting their gestures and expressions to unlock the meaning of the picture...
A Memorial Art Exhibition Fundraiser
An invitation to family, friends, fellow artists, and interested parties. Donations will fund ...
New Watercolor Demo: Focus on Big Shapes and Contrasts
The following is part of a series featuring a leader in the art community who will be joining us on the faculty of Watercolor Live ...
New Issue Sneak Peek: PleinAir Magazine, Dec ’23 / Jan ’24
Hot off the press > Expert insight and advice from today's plein air masters; News on art competitions; Interesting historical perspectives on landscape art; and more!
Refining a Plein Air Painting in the Studio
A step-by-step demonstration of how Jessica L. Bryant turns a plein air painting into a studio piece.
Lessons Learned at Fall Color Week
How one artist overcame her fears, learned new lessons through plein air painting, and found success.
Working on this exhibition for more than a year, this majestic body of work includes impressive studio paintings and several of the plein air studies that inspired them.
Nancy Seamons Crookston: Missed By Many
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Utah-born, California-based artist Nancy Seamons Crookston.
Watercolor Paper – An Overview for Beginners
Learn about the three basic surfaces of watercolor paper, and why you might choose one over the others.
Gifts for Artists: Your 2023 Holiday Shopping Guide
This list has it all: gorgeous frames, beautiful paints, and a special section of gifts under $50!
A word of advice from Iain Stewart's Watercolor Live landscape painting demonstration.
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