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Mastering Color Harmony: Kathryn Stats on Values, Complementary Pairs, and More
In this exclusive interview, John Hughes sits down with artist Kathryn Stats to explore color harmony in landscape painting. Learn her expert techniques for mastering values and utilizing complementary pairs to create stronger, more intentional compositions.
A Guide to Plein Air Painting at the Break of Dawn
Discover essential gear prep, composition techniques, and expert tips for capturing the perfect light and shadows at sunrise in this guest blog post from Jack McGowan.
The Moment Everything Clicked
An Artist to Watch: Through painting with gouache and oil, her work explores the deserts of North America with a focus on the Mojave and Great Basin deserts, and telling stories of conservation efforts. Who is it?
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 by ...
Plein Air Painting of the Week: “Dubuque Lanes”
Discover how artist John Paul Marcelo was inspired by the unique challenge of nocturne plein air painting for his nostalgic look at Americana.
A Revelation: Her First Time Painting With Pastels
After years of navigating the delicate balance of watercolor, Allison Krajcik found herself craving a more forgiving medium. And pastel didn’t just change her technique — it expanded her artistic mindset.
Urban Sketching 101: Insights from Four Artists
Interested in urban sketching? Learn how to simplify your gear, start small, and build confidence with these essential tips from experienced artists.
Painting with Gouache: 7 Serene Examples
Mike Hernandez is a plein air artist and former animation Art Director who loves painting with gouache. Here, he shares seven of his landscapes along with inside info just for you.
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 ...
"When someone tells me, 'I just love your colors,' I, of course, appreciate the compliment, but I think the real key lies in ...
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 ...
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...
Working through adversity with persistence, patience, and grace can make us better artists - and better humans, too.
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