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The Do’s and Don’ts of Creating Master Copies
It's a good time to clear the air on some etiquette involved with making master copies in art museums, as well as related issues. Learning by doing and seeing how others do it has always been a great way to gain practical knowledge, but ...
Get Used To It
A word of advice from plein air painter Carla Bosch, who will be joining us at the 2026 Plein Air Convention & Expo!
CW Mundy on Painting from Life and More
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews CW Mundy, whose journey from sports illustration to American Impressionism offers practical lessons for anyone who paints outdoors or in the studio. Mundy emphasizes painting from life, disciplined practice, value relationships, and smart career habits.
Which Plein Air Gear Is Right For You?
In this episode of Art School Live with guest host Kathleen Hudson, Suzie Greer Baker breaks down the overwhelming world of plein air gear into practical choices, real-world examples and travel-tested hacks.
Plein Air Heritage: Claude Monet
A Spotlight on our Plein Air Heritage: In his later years, Claude Monet (France, 1840–1926) stayed close to home, relying increasingly on his garden at Giverny for inspiration...
A Tribute to Karl Dempwolf (1939-2026)
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of prolific plein air painter Karl Dempwolf, who passed away recently due to an accident. The art community is feeling the loss of this beloved artist and, in tribute to him, we'd like to share some of his iconic interviews and ...
January PleinAir Salon Winners
George Billis of George Billis Galleries has revealed his selections for the January 2026 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Happening Now: The Borrego Springs Plein Air Invitational
Capturing their creative interpretations throughout the community of Borrego Springs and in the beautiful and dramatic Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, artists are competing for ...
Art Marketing Minute: Tips for Alignment and Consistency
In this episode of the Art Marketing Minute Podcast, Eric Rhoads answers questions about your brand consistency and creating momentum for selling your art without peaks and valleys. Watch and listen here!
Nathan Fowkes on Relentless Practice, Simplification & Plein Air Technique
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, discover Nathan Fowkes’s practical advice on daily studies, gouache plein air workflow, and storytelling design—insights ahead of his Plein Air Convention demo.
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Lyudmila Tomova Clark, who is inspired by the grit - and in this case, kind and quick consideration - of fishermen.
Be inspired by American Impressionist artist CW Mundy, who explores the rewards of plein air painting, from changing light and natural sounds to the lasting impact on his studio work.
Who says you can only paint outdoors in warm weather? If you put together the right equipment and have a bit of adventurous spirit, this is a way to find new inspiration. Here's how one New Mexico artist does it.
The series introduced students to the plein air tradition through brief art history lessons, live artist demonstrations, and hands-on outdoor painting sessions, culminating in a docent-led museum visit and a student paint-out in Balboa Park.
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