Charlie Hunter on Losing Edges
"When you get past explaining what you are showing the viewer," says Charlie Hunter, "you start to get into what is truly reality."
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 ...
Watercolor Technique: How To Develop Your Brushwork
Watercolor artist Dan Marshall shares a surprising tool that will enable you to develop your brushwork. Watch the video here to gain confidence and control when painting, and learn how to develop a sketching habit - with your paintbrush.
6 Soothing Snowscape Paintings
What child doesn’t delight in the promise of a snow day? For some intrepid plein air painters, the thrill remains. After all, a good snowfall can turn even the most mundane landscape into something spectacular. Here, six artists share their views of a world blanketed in snow.
25 Top Books for Landscape Painters
Between the shorter days of winter and the stay-at-home period, now is a wonderful time to get cozy with one (or 100) books about painting landscapes, painting en plein air, and art in general. This list is a great place to start!
Watercolor Painting Ideas: Live with Thomas Schaller
In this video interview with Eric Rhoads, Thomas Schaller explains why and how he paints, as well as how to choose a subject and interpret what you see so that you can turn it into a "different reality" on paper or canvas.
From Coast to Coast
In a year filled with confusion and anxiety, we’ve also seen incredible displays of ingenuity. Artists, organizers, and gallery owners adjusted, finding ways to stay active and relevant. See how we explore this, and more, in the new issue of PleinAir Magazine.
New (and Free!) Watercolor Demo From Joseph Zbukvic
Enjoy this interview with Eric Rhoads and Joseph Zbukvic, who shares a watercolor lesson and takes us on an exclusive tour of his amazing studio!
Watch: Interview with Mario A. Robinson
As part of his daily live Facebook videos, Publisher Eric Rhoads recently interviewed watercolor artist and "storyteller" Mario Robinson, who talks about his approach to composition, using watercolor, and much more.
25 Favorite Gifts for Artists This Year
Don't Miss > With the holiday season approaching, gift giving is top of mind - but of course, we won’t judge if you decide to put these on your wish-list or even buy any of these art-inspired gifts for yourself - a little shoptherapy does one good sometimes!
Connecting with Nature via Art in Key West
Be inspired when you see how Shannon Torrence, who was awarded an artist residency from the National Parks Arts Foundation and the National Parks Service, lived the artist’s dream life in Key West.
5 Paintings of Plein Air Artists
We're honored to share with you the top finalists and winner of the "Best Painting of an Artist in Plein Air" category of the recent Artist and Selfie Painting Competition.
7 Art Studio Projects for Difficult Times
If you're spending a lot of time isolated, as many of us are, you'll appreciate this list of painting projects that John MacDonald put together to help you stay focused, inspired, and ready to paint your next landscape.
How (and Why) This Artist Painted 186 Barns in Indiana
“Heritage Barns of Indiana” is a painting project started in 2004 by Gwen Gutwein. “My focus was on historic barns throughout Indiana and capturing as many on canvas as possible, on location,” she said. We asked Gutwein to tell us about her inspiring and meaningful project, including her guidelines for painting historic barns and her advice for other plein air artists.
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.
Why Plein Air? It’s Natural
A growing number of artists embrace the genre, yet others are skeptical. Why do some gravitate toward painting outside while others say, “Why bother with the hassle?”
Artist Encounters With Curious Cows
There are some challenges that all plein air artists come across while in the field, including weather and insects. Among the top occurrences just might be of the bovine variety...
What is Intuitive Painting?
Johanne Mangi explains how to use intuition when painting, and what a difference it can make when you "let go" during the creative process.
Art Goes On
"I hope the overriding takeaway from all of the stories in this issue is that painters are still painting." Kelly Kane shares a preview of the new issue of Plein Air magazine, and insights on how the art community has adapted.
Featured Artwork: Mark Fehlman
Laguna Sunset Glow by Mark Fehlman
18 x 24 in.
Oil
Available at Huse Skkelly Studio Gallery
For me, the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational starting in...