As you read this, artists around the globe are still glowing from the largest gathering of plein air artists in the world: The Plein Air Convention & Expo, held in beautiful Branson, Missouri last week.
Before we dive into these favorite quotes from the dozens of painting demonstrations that took place, know that the next one is going to be at …
ZION & BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKS!
The dates are May 17-21, 2027, and registration is open, so save your spot now at PleinAirConvention.com before it sells out. We’ll have 75+ amazing artists teaching every day, including Clyde Aspevig and Jane Hunt, and unforgettable evening paint-outs in this stunning area. We hope to see you there!
Favorite Quotes From PACE ’26 Art Workshops
1. “Generally in life, gravity is not my friend. But in watercolor, it’s very helpful. Lift your paper and move it around to help colors and washes mix.” ~ Thomas W. Schaller
2. “Block-ins help with that annoying thing that plagues most artists: perfectionism. When I’m in perfectionist mode, I’m overly afraid of failure. The thing about fear is that it’s never your friend and it never gives you good advice.” ~ Farley Lewis
3. “I find myself getting tighter when doing plein air because everything is moving so fast.” ~ Tobi Clement
4. “Try to think of painting like making a short story rather than a novel. Let the viewer fill in the gaps. Think about how much you have to put in to make it readable. It doesn’t have to be exact, it just has to read.” ~ Lon Brauer
Join us May 17-21, 2027, when you attend the world’s most in-demand event for outdoor painters and learn how to paint with confidence, clarity, and purpose from the world’s leading plein air artists during the 14th Plein Air Convention & Expo … at Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks!
