Art Snippet: Know Your Shadow Types
Have a moment? Learn the two types of shadows you should be aware of when painting ...
Free Lesson: Painting with Gouache en Plein Air
Discover the art of painting with gouache en plein air with expert tips and techniques from Bernard Dellario. Perfect for artists of all skill levels!
Learning From the Greats
Welcome back to your Plein Air Live highlights! This international online event is taking place now through Saturday, November 8. On Day 2 this year, we saw expert presentations from Ulrich Gleiter, Bill Davidson, Judd Mercer, Keiko Tanabe, Steve Curry, and a live on-air demo with Kyle Ma.
The Llama Syndicate
Most artists have their unique ways for going about their business. Colorado artist Michael Charron has a few notable ones involving llamas, a syndication system for selling paintings, and underdrawings with spiritual symbols and cursive writing.
Plein Air Artist Jeff Markowsky on Painting Palm Trees
With summer now around the bend, perhaps you’ll have the pleasure of painting palms in your future, and this advice will help you do so.
7 Oil Painting Ideas for Artists
We've put together some of our most popular articles with oil painting ideas and techniques for all levels of artists. Bookmark this page so you can come back often, and share it with a friend who could benefit from this!
Free Art Lesson: A Plein Air Technique for the Studio
Watch as Tom Lynch shares a plein air technique that he now applies in the studio, as well as the exact paints and brushes he uses and why, how to refresh your colors, and much more.
Painting Tutorial: Water-Mixable Oils in Action
In this demonstration from PleinAir Magazine, we see how Beth Bathe uses water-mixable oils to create the tonal landscape painting, "Pipkas Cottage."
Can Altoids Help You Paint Better?
Plein air painting can get to be a mental endurance test, so here are some tips to keep concentration high.
What Makes a Landscape Painting Work?
The compelling art of this California oil painter may hold the answers.
Backlit Beauty: Painting Otter Cliffs in Watercolor
Learn how artist Theresa Heidel captures the luminous beauty of Maine’s Otter Cliffs in watercolor, using backlighting, sharp contrasts, and translucent glazes to create a sparkling seascape full of depth and movement.
How to Build an Easel, (Reasonably) Easily and Affordably
David and Mindy Jamieson wanted their own easels, so they built their own. How’d it go?
Understanding Value Keys for Painting Landscapes
The key of a painting refers to its overall appearance in value or, more specifically, to the position of its foundation values on the value scale. John MacDonald explains.
Watch: Seascape Painting Demo
In this on-screen interview with Eric Rhoads, legendary painter Don Demers gives a demonstration on how to lay in a seascape painting. Demers is known for "moving seas" and crashing waves, but he says ...
You Have Your Color Study … Now What?
In this episode of Art School Live with Eric Rhoads, Gavin Glakas shares a demo on how to detail a plein air color study. Don't miss it!
Tutorial: Don’t Underestimate the Underpainting
Richard McKinley takes us through a step-by-step tutorial of painting with pastel over a watercolor underpainting.
“Stop Complaining About Acrylics”
In case you missed it > An episode of Art School Live with Eric Rhoads, who interviews Charlie Easton on the benefits of painting with acrylic. Includes a painting demonstration!
Pep Talk: The Value of Field Studies
Motivation for the most important learning activity a landscape painter will ever engage in.
How I Paint Trees with Character
Artist Paul Kratter shares three examples of how to paint trees with character by taking artistic license, playing with color, and ...
5 Tips From a Plein Air Painting Pro
No-fear plein air painting requires a little planning, a healthy dose of respect for nature and a keen sense of humor. With these simple tips, you’ll be able to hit the ground running and make the most of your experience.