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What I Learned, Who Taught Me, and My 5 Golden Rules Of Painting
Outdoor painter Greg Cartmell tells us about his first influences, including their memorable words of advice for painting.
Painting (and Life) Advice for the Painter’s Journey
The most important things we learn aren’t just technical tips, Michele de Bragança tells us, but rather, life lessons.
The How of Painting Clouds and Sky
In case you missed it: We received a wide variety of submissions from an earlier Winter Sky Challenge. So what did we see when we looked at the paintings? Two things.
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Plein Air in Florida: St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out
Learn about a plein air painting event near the northeast coast of Florida, including a “Quick Draw” and more.
Adjusting My Painting World for Three Large-Scale Paintings
See how Laurel Daniel is accomplishing a commission for three large-scale paintings — a logistical feat, from building the canvas itself to executing the art.
A “Loving Vincent” Animator Shares 10 Things She Learned From Van Gogh
A painter/animator for the Academy Award-nominated movie, “Loving Vincent,” shares what she learned from Van Gogh during this process, including the importance to “study and learn, then go beyond.”
Take a closer look at a nineteenth-century oil painting in this sneak peek at the new issue of Plein Air Magazine.
There’s Still Time to Paint in Santa Fe With Us — The Excitement is...
As you read this, I’m packing up and preparing to meet several hundred artists in Santa Fe on Monday, when the 7th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo will begin, and I am so excited about it, for several reasons. See why, and score some advice from previous attendees!
Study to Studio: A Plein Air Art Exhibition
“From Study to Studio” highlights the beginning to end process that artists use to create their art — from original concept to final completion.
PleinAir Art Podcast Episode 71: Ralph Oberg
In this episode of the PleinAir Art Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews Colorado artist Ralph Oberg, who reflects that “the only ones who lose are the ones who quit.”
The latest PleinAir Art Podcast with Eric Rhoads features award-winning artist Jennifer McChristian, whose passion for being outdoors naturally led her outside of her studio walls.
Free Preview! Learn How to Paint Urban Scenes in Pastel
In this preview of “Urban Pastel Paintings,” Nancie King Mertz shows us how she approaches cityscapes. See why she says you can use the same approach with both oil and pastel paintings (and why she has become a devotee of pastel).
From Plein Air Watercolor Sketches to Large Scale Painting
See how this outdoor painter considered her options for capturing a “Joyful Day” on paper at Acadia National Park.
Gallery: 9 Winning Paintings from the Plein Air Salon
Congratulations to the February/March 2018 winners of the Plein Air Salon art competition! Be inspired with the following gallery of nine of the winning works, and learn how to enter your best art to win cash and publicity.
Get a quick dose of inspiration in this Q&A regarding Richard Schloss’s atmospheric art, his inspiration, and the single-word answer to his most commonly asked question.
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