Painting of the Week: Mountainside View
Rich Gallego has been painting the landscape since 1996. His longtime love of nature's wild places has taken him far afield from ...
How Albert Frames a Focal Point
The following is part of a series featuring a leader in the art community who will be joining us on the faculty of Pastel Live, a virtual art conference taking place August 17-19, 2023.
Tractors in Red, White, and Blue
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on William Martin.
Should You Enter an Art Competition?
When it comes to art competitions, is it worth entering?
Engaging with Architecture
From views of dilapidated rural outbuildings and charming beachside cottages to shiny examples of modern design, the seven paintings featured here glorify the beauty in the built environment.
How to Paint With Watercolor: Understand This First
Want to learn how to paint with watercolor? In this guest blog post, Catherine Hillis shares what you need to do first to avoid frustration.
Packing Smart
Find out how just a few changes to your toolkit can make a positive difference to your plein air painting experience.
My Favorite Place to Paint: New Hampshire
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Mia Jaworski.
Plein Air Watercolor: From Sketch to Finish
See how this outdoor painter considered her options for capturing a “Joyful Day” on paper at Acadia National Park.
Joe Gyurcsak: How Still Waters Brought a Calm to the Crisis
"It is very unusual for me to have such a bank of time to focus on a multiple-layer oil painting," says Gyurcsak. "I began to slowly build the history of my visual story..."
The Benefits of Painting on Location with Other Artists
Landscape painting has sometimes been jokingly referred to as a “loner sport," but when artists come together something like magic happens. See how ...
The Rhythm of Urban Scenes
In pursuit of a blend of drawing and painting, this Delaware artist depicts the abstract strength in back alleys, side streets, and intersections.
A Plein Air Painter’s Need for Peace and Beauty
In today’s world, more than ever, the need for beauty is an essential element in anyone’s life; and time away from the chaos through the arts is time well spent.
Let the Art Speak
Plein air painter Kathie Odom calls herself a "Nostalgic Impressionist," which is clearly seen in her new book of 112 reflective paintings, "Let the Art Speak."
Painting Anywhere I Can Be Present
Plein Air Today reader and painter Cindy Harris shares her favorite place to paint outdoors.
The Art World Remembers Tony Bennett: Singer, Artist (1926-2023)
"... always stay with quality, never compromise." ~Tony Bennett
Lessons Learned at Fall Color Week
How one artist overcame her fears, learned new lessons through plein air painting, and found success.
Guide to Plein Air Painting in North Carolina and Tennessee
Today the art scene in North Carolina and Tennessee is vibrant and ever-growing and the plein air tradition flourishes. Find opportunities and inspiration with this free guide!
In the Path of Inspiration
What are you going to do today to put yourself in the path of inspiration?
“Dawn’s Grace” Takes First Place in PleinAir Salon Art Competition
Diane Waterhouse of Waterhouse Gallery has revealed her selections for the winners in the December 2024 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...