3 Considerations for Finding the Perfect Place to Paint
A plein air painter shares her quick and dirty tips for finding the perfect place to paint, above ground or below!
Plein Air Painting and Personal Safety
This could save your life > Get expert tips from a Chicago artist on how plein air painters can be safe while painting outdoors in public spaces.
How to Fly with Art Supplies
Artists have many questions when it comes to traveling with art supplies - we have your answers.
Joseph McGurl: You Know You’re An Artist When …
Joseph McGurl shares five secret practices that might seem off-the-wall to others, but have become completely normal for him.
7 Tips for Improving a Landscape Painting Composition
In this free article, score Dan Marshall's tips, plus three case studies on landscape painting composition.
What to Know About Painting Snow
Eight top artists help break down the important elements to capturing snow-covered landscapes in pastel and oil.
Glow, Energy, Texture: How to Paint Landscapes Step by Step Demo
How to Paint Landscapes > Learn how to quickly accomplish a glowing, magical atmosphere in paintings with this free step-by-step demo from Bill Davidson ("How to Paint Glowing Landscapes" on PaintTube.TV).
The Challenges of Starting a Plein Air Group
In a recent newsletter, we shared advice on how to start a plein air group; but with anything that’s worth doing, challenges are to be ...
Free Landscape Painting Demo: Establishing Value and Design at the Start
In this landscape painting demo, Jim Wodark walks you through how to paint a beautiful landscape, starting with a thumbnail sketch and ...
Q&A: How to Use Water-Mixable Oils
In this excerpt from Plein Air Magazine, Lori McNee ("Luminous Landscape Painting" on PaintTube.TV) answers four reader questions about how to use water-mixable oils.
How to Start a Plein Air Group, Part 1
We often hear of successful plein air painting societies and associations, but what if you don’t live ...
Surprising Things 7 Pro Painters Do
Over the years, we have shared plenty of traditional tips for painting outdoors, such as how to develop the right composition when there’s a...
How to Paint Like Monet: Understanding Light Keys
Immediate spoiler: There isn’t a formula for learning how to paint like Monet. But as Camille Przewodek explains, it’s a way of thinking ...
How Do the Pros Ship Paintings?
There comes a time in an artist’s career when she or he needs to ship paintings across the country for an exhibition. What is the best way to do this?
Secrets of Painting a Nighttime Look
An award-winning artist, Nancie King Mertz has spent her lifetime painting in oil and pastel. Now, join Eric Rhoads with Nancie on this episode of Art School Live!
Not Idle in Winter: Stewart White and Plein Air Watercolor
On plein air watercolor >
Baltimore painter and PleinAir Salon Grand Prize winner Stewart White tells us what he does in the winter to keep...
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.
No Jumping!
In this painting tip of the day, learn why you shouldn't "jump around," for yourself and those viewing your painting.
3 Ways to Paint with Pastels Safely
Don't let your fear of pastel dust stop you from using this colorful and versatile medium. Brenda Boylan shares three tips for painting with pastels - safely.
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!