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!
Color Mixing for Artists: How to Mix the Perfect Color
Join art publisher Eric Rhoads on this episode of Art School Live, featuring today's guest Bill Davidson on color mixing and color values!
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.
Watch: Free Demo on Painting Waves
Watch this episode of Art School Live with Eric Rhoads, in which Lana Ballot gives a step-by-step painting demonstration on how to paint translucent waves that WOW!
Become a Better Landscape Painter
Probably the same thing that challenged my progress as an aspiring artist many years ago, and the same thing that holds a lot of art students back: preconceived notions about the painting process. That was the short answer. Now for the long answer. I am going to attempt to tackle that question in a circuitous route, but one that hopefully will connect with the reader.
Watch: Pastel Landscape Demo with Tony Allain
Coming to us from Scotland, Tony Allain shares a pastel painting demonstration during Art School Live with Eric Rhoads.
Watch: How to Organize Your Pastels
In this live interview with Eric Rhoads, Marla Baggetta takes us through a pastel painting demonstration you don't want to miss!
What is Tonalism in Art?
Learn how one artist ably juggles the use of monochrome and vibrant color to offer a new take on this poetic style.