My Favorite Place to Paint: Marilyn Fairman
Marilyn Fairman is drawn to a painting location just 20 minutes from her home in large part because of the deep tranquility of the...
Why This Works: Complements Add Punch to Muted Colors
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they succeed as painted images. This week, R. Gregory Summers’ “God of Light.”
My Favorite Place to Paint: Joan LaRue
Joan LaRue loves Venice. But that's not her favorite place to paint. She knows of a place that has many of Venice's charms, but...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Kyle Buckland
Kyle Buckland moved from an urban part of Delaware to the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia when he was 12, and from the start, the...
Is Plein Air Painting a Chance for Marketing?
Among war stories plein air painters tell are tales about the absurd interruptions they experience while working. Painting requires concentration, and wacky questions or...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Dino Massaroni
There are usually good reasons why a few celebrated painting spots are beloved among artists. Ohio artist Dino Massaroni's favorite spot to paint not...
Why This Works: Masterful Use of Color
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they succeed as painted images. This week, Jude Tolar’s “Provencal Golden Hour.”
My Favorite Place to Paint: Stewart White
Some people see a hole in the ground. Stewart White sees the fascinating world of people at work, big machines doing mighty things, and...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Michael Reardon
Michael Reardon's favorite spot for painting is a rare place indeed: a tourist destination that is calm and relaxing. A similar...
Parting Shot: Warm Light + Cool Shadows = Painting
Randy Smith will reassure you that the only thing you need for an interesting painting is good light conditions. Smith recently...