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!
In Deep Water
Don't find yourself in deep water when it comes to painting elements like rivers and streams. In this Art School Live with Eric Rhoads, Kathleen Hudson takes us through a demo on how to paint moving water.
Bring on the Backlight
In this episode of Art School Live, Eric Rhoads welcomes Michael Holter to the show! Michael is on the faculty of the 2nd Annual Watercolor Live virtual art conference; in this interview he demos a stunning backlit landscape.
How to Paint Landscapes: Design Makes All the Difference
How artist Jim Wodark redesigns the landscape to create stunning compositions.
Actually, Do Go Chasing Waterfalls
As artists, our goal is to capture the essence, the glistening light and animated nature of falling water.
Quick Art Lesson: How to Fix Your Painting
In this 3-minute video, watch as Cindy Baron shows you how to turn a "dud" into a salvageable painting.
How to Get Published in Plein Air Today
We love to feature readers such as yourself in Plein Air Today. Here's how to be a part of an upcoming newsletter!
11 Peaceful Paintings of Skies
Learning how to paint clouds and skies doesn't have to be difficult. Simply start by studying the works of accomplished painters, right here. You'll love what these top artists have to share...
Creating the Perfect Watercolor Blend – Watch Free
In this demo, Richie Vios shares the essential but underrated skills of creating the perfect consistency of water and pigments. If you love watercolor or want to learn about it, watch this free lesson!
Why “Student” is Not a Dirty Word
John Hughes shares why he hopes he never loses his enthusiasm for learning more about making art, because “that would surely spell disaster.”
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.
Avoiding That ‘Cartoon Look’ in Your Paintings
"Today’s article deals with a very annoying problem that crops up from time to time in some of my students’ paintings. Annoying to them, but the good news is that..."
Plein Air Watercolor Demo in 5 Steps
Looking back: A step-by-step plein air watercolor demo, painted amid choking smoke from local wildfires.
14 Guidelines for Painting Effective Edges
Edge control is one of several tools which artists use to create quality paintings; but there are 14 governing factors that determine the degree of hardness or softness on the various forms that we paint.
How To: Plein Air Sketch to Studio Painting (Watch Free)
Join art publisher Eric Rhoads on this episode of Art School Live, featuring Michael Holter!
How to Paint with a Palette Knife – Watch Free
Join art publisher Eric Rhoads on this episode of Art School Live, featuring American artist Ken Wilson!
Watch: Overcoming Bad Painting Habits
Join art publisher Eric Rhoads on this episode of Art School Live, featuring colorist Linda Richichi!