Step-by-Step: How to Paint Like Van Gogh
ICYMI: Dena Peterson had the honor of being one of 125 international artists selected to work on the movie “Loving Vincent.” Here, she shares what she learned by studying Van Gogh’s work.
Nocturne Know-How: Paint a Halo of Light in Your Night Scene
Check out this tip from Carl Bretzke on how to paint a halo of glow around light at night.
Handy Guide Helps You Sketch in Right Proportions
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Kentucky artist Kathleen B. Hudson finds that preliminary sketches really help with her final paintings, but she...
Minimizing Weight for a Backpack Painting Trip
Aaron Schuerr offered to share his preparations for a solo backpacking trip into the Grand Canyon. Here are the details and the issues he...
Plein Air, Common Sense
In a post on the Oil Painters of America blog, Texas artist Rusty Jones discussed plein air safety, and his ideas seemed so sound,...
OPPORTUNITY: Wet Paint Event at Newport Art Museum
Last year 500 paintings were sold in one weekend at Wet Paint, at the Newport Art Museum in Rhode Island. Signups are going on...
33 Special Highlights and Bonus Tips from Plein Air Live
Hundreds of artists gathered recently during Streamline's 2nd annual Plein Air Live, where they had front row seats to presentations and demonstrations from today's masters, such as Clyde Aspevig, Dawn Whitelaw, C.W. Mundy, Thomas Jefferson Kitts, Lori Putnam (who got a very special surprise!) and so many more.
Why This Works: A Tale of Two Paintings
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, two pieces from one day by Richard Maud.
Painting a Moving Bullet
We've all watched sunsets. The colors change dramatically every few seconds. New York painter Kenneth Salaz seems to catch the height of those fleeting...
Oil Painting Demo: Irises by Lynn Dunbar
To help market her artwork, Lynn Dunbar summarized her approach to plein air and studio painting and emphasized her response to the spirit, vitality, and beauty of her home state.
The Value of 28 Minutes on TV (and YouTube)
New York City artist Annamarie Trombetta was recently featured on local cable TV, and the painter says she feels this is part of a...
Why This Works: Using Your Brush to Help Tell the Story
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they...
Painting on Large Canvases en Plein Air
Painting on large canvases out of doors is not for the faint of heart, as it requires a great deal of bravery and tenacity to get started. Curt Walters explains more in this guest blog post.
Misjudged Values, Too Much Chroma, and Other Mistakes You Might Be Making
The following is part of a series that features the best artists who are teaching others how to paint through online workshops at ...
Free Art Lesson: Painting Reflections in Water
In this episode of Art School Live with Eric Rhoads, we invite Stan Miller to lead us through a free lesson on how to paint realistic water.
2022 Holiday Gift Guide for Artists
This list has it all: gorgeous frames, beautiful paints, and even a cute art-themed ornament!
What to Know About Painting Snow
Eight top artists help break down the important elements to capturing snow-covered landscapes in pastel and oil.
McGurl on Past Masters: Sanford R. Gifford
In this series, noted painter Joseph McGurl discusses plein air paintings by past masters that he finds instructive or inspiring. This week: Sanford R....
Diving Into Plein Air
It’s hard for a lot of artists to “take the plunge” into full-time painting, let along taking up art in the first place. However, this story is about as extreme — and entertaining — as it gets.
Why This Works: Embracing the Inexactness of the Tool
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In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and...