Featured Artwork: R. Gregory Summers
“Backstage”
Oil
14 x 18 in.
“We go outdoors to enjoy the land, or stay inside to avoid it. It is I, an outdoor artist that brings...
Featured Artwork: Kathleen Hudson
“Coastal Silhouette”
2017
Oil
20 x 24 in.
Available, $2200
About the Artist:
Artist Kathleen B. Hudson lives in Lexington, Kentucky. She has a studio at Artists' Attic in downtown...
Featured Artwork: Debra Joy Groesser
“Crystal Cove Symphony”
oil on linen panel
12 x 16 in.
This painting was just completed in March 2017 on location at Crystal Cove State Park, north...
Seeing Colors and Life in the Shadows
This Southern California oil painter seeks out and composes paintings with strong dark-light patters, but what happens next is a reflection of his soul.
Mark...
A Step Closer to $15,000
In less than a month, one painter will receive $15,000 for a painting entered in the PleinAir Salon. Now that the final bimonthly contest is over, the contestants are set, and 19 more entries are eligible for the big prize, which will be announced at the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) in San Diego, April 24-28.
Florida Elegance, and Winners
When the Light Chasers Plein Air Painters of the Southeast group holds its members show, it’s an elegant affair. They recently organized a paint-out to complement their exhibition, and here are the winners.
Anatomy of an Award Winner: Nancy Tankersley at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Event
When Nancy Tankersley saw this scene, she felt like it captured the feel of Florida. The judge at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Plein Air Festival agreed.
Strong Sales in New Iberia
Organizers of the Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition report that sales doubled from last year’s event. Who won ribbons?
Why This Works: Aerial Perspective and a Good Lead-In
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, Paul Keysar’s “Bath County Fog.”
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Jim Wodark
Learning from somebody of Jeremy Lipking’s caliber at the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) next month in San Diego is an attractive notion. But let it be known, PACE is designed to help both advanced artists and beginners. Attend Lipking’s demo, but also attend Jim Wodark’s pre-convention session about equipment, part of the Plein Air Basics Course.
EXHIBITION: “Rural Life,” in Santa Barbara
Marcia Burtt Gallery explores “Rural Life” in a special exhibition featuring 16 artists through May 17, in Santa Barbara, California.
OPPORTUNITY: Floyd, Virginia, in August
The Floyd Center for the Arts in Floyd, Virginia, has hosted a successful event in the past titled the Plein Air Crush. This year, they are launching a new event, the Floyd Plein Air Festival.
Parting Shot: Where Eagles Fly
Josh Adam had permission to paint on a cattle ranch in Humboldt County, California, but he still felt like he was trespassing. Why?
Making Things Difficult for George Van Hook
Why would anyone want to make life difficult for the amiable and energetic plein air dynamo George Van Hook? The painters at the recent Lighthouse ArtCenter Plein Air Festival did last week.
My Favorite Place to Paint: Monika Johnson’s High Desert Meadow
Palette knife painter Monika Johnson loves to paint a spot near Lake Tahoe that offers plenty of depth and a sense of coziness.
AIS Goes Small
A new show for the American Impressionist Society got off to a rousing start in Costa Mesa, California, recently — the Small Works Showcase.
Avoiding Arrest in St. Augustine
Artists will gather in St. Augustine, Florida, in April — some for civil disobedience, some for a plein air competition. On the minds of many will be the city ordinance that makes it illegal to paint in parts of the historic downtown.
Why This Works: Mountains as Sky Family
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, Lena Rivo’s “Arrabida Natural Park."
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Sculptor Marsha Brook’s Dedication to Social Activism
Marsha Brook has enjoyed a successful career as a sculptor, and she has dedicated the rest of her career to sculpting portraits of people who work to improve society. She’ll discuss this during an exclusive demonstration at the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) next month in San Diego.
EXHIBITION: Cory Trepanier’s Arctic Paintings
Small studies and enormous studio paintings of the Arctic region painted by Cory Trepanier are the subject of a traveling show now on view at the Dane G. Hansen Memorial Museum in Logan, Kansas.