How to Use Analogous Colors
In this video interview with Eric Rhoads, watch as Jane McGraw-Teubner demonstrates a pastel landscape painting using analogous colors.
Why Use Watermixable Oils?
If you're curious about how watermixable oils work and why you'd use them to begin with, you don't want to miss this!
Artist Allergies – and Acrylic Paint
"It has been an exhausting and convoluted journey finding art materials that I am not allergic to."
Could This Watercolor Method Be Right For You?
In this interview with Eric Rhoads, Tim Oliver shares a practice that keeps him passionate about painting. Could it work for you?
Watercolor: Letting Loose With a Little Planning
Starting with a solid framework in pencil gives this Texas artist the freedom to face outdoor scenes more spontaneously in watercolor.
What Is Color Blocking in Art?
In this interview with Eric Rhoads, colorist Camille Przewodek explains why she stresses the importance of color blocking for artists, which she compares to practicing scales for musicians.
What is Casein Paint?
Stephen Quiller is a legendary artist known for teaching color and color theory. In this interview, he discusses painting with casein and more with Eric Rhoads.
Advantages of Acrylic and Plein Air
The qualities of acrylic don't have to be a disadvantage en plein air. How?
Shapes Before Subject
What makes a painting successful at the finish might just be what you do at the start. Check out these underpaintings and advice from Barbara Jaenicke, who is on the Pastel Live faculty!
Demo: Painting the Landscape with Acrylic
See why there are benefits of painting landscapes with acrylic, even if you normally paint with oils.
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?
Packing with Pastels: Pochade Box Tips
We asked prolific artist Jude Tolar, “Do you know of a great, light pochade box for pastel painters?” Tolar’s response was worth quoting in full.
Demo: Plein Air to Studio with Susan Blackwood
In this on-screen interview with Eric Rhoads, Susan Blackwood explains her concepts on how to make your plein air painting more powerful once you're back in the studio.
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 ...
Taking Time to Carefully Observe Nature
This Maine artist is concerned with understanding and painting the total appearance of subjects rather than dashing off fleeting impressions. (Bonus: See the step-by-step process of two of his works.)
Variety: The Spice of Art
The very idea of how we approach our own art and feel about the art of others, keeps the “spice of art” alive. Now, I will be the first to confess that...
6 Studio Lessons For Plein Air Success
Six seasoned pros share their knowledge on when a painting is finally finished.
The “Point” (and History) of Quick Draw
Acclaimed painter Ned Mueller has some fascinating thoughts about the origins of this popular practice we think you’ll enjoy.
Step-by-Step: How to Paint a Nude Figure en Plein Air
Expert artist Patricia Watwood, who is classically trained, shares a step-by-step demo of how to paint a figure en plein air.
Tips on Painting Ocean Water
Catherine Fasciato paints water wonderfully, particularly the ocean waves along the California coastline, where she lives. Her advice for painting convincing waves and seascapes is simple, but devilishly difficult.