Inspiration for artists

What I’ve Learned About Art

Inspiration for Artists > 75-year-old artist Mike Hoyt shares how he was driven to begin oil painting 25 years ago, why he hasn’t stopped since, and what he has learned along the way.
Painting miniature landscapes - OutdoorPainter.com

Painting Mountains and More, in Miniature

Landscape painter Remington Robinson is originally from Chagrin Falls, Ohio, but moved to Boulder, Colorado, in 2004, driven by his desire to paint mountains.
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The Restorative Power of Nature

“As cover artist Aaron Schuerr reminds us, winter doesn’t have to signal the end of the “plein air season.” Preview the newest issue of PleinAir Magazine with Kelly Kane’s Editor’s Letter.
Painting landscapes - Mark Fehlman - OutdoorPainter.com

Plan for a Powerful Painting

Plein air painter Mark Fehlman shares his words of advice for those new to painting outdoors.
Plein air painting - Kathleen Kalinowski - OutdoorPainter.com

My Favorite Winter Painting Spot

Kathleen Kalinowski shares what it’s like to paint in the cold Michigan winter, and why it has its benefits.

Going to Extremes: Plein Air Painting in a Rail Yard

An artist shares how he followed his muse and made his way into a rail yard to paint a burned out and abandoned train car.
Alvaro Castagnet watercolor artist

Alvaro Castagnet Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Congratulations to watercolor master Alvaro Castagnet, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo.