Artist Spotlight: Carol Strock Wasson
Carol Strock Wasson: My style developed over many years of exploring and experimentation. Through asking “what if” and using different tools and techniques, I...
Plein Air Painting Inspiration from France
A plein air painter reflects on capturing light, working from memory, and bridging the gap between outdoor inspiration and studio creation.
A Friend of Monet
As a plein air painter, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about artist Theodore Robinson here.
Artist Spotlight: Brienne M. Brown
For artist Brienne M. Brown, she made art a priority in her life, and instead of trying to find the time; she started to make the time to paint.
9 Pastel Landscapes of the American West
Bethany Field's primary focus is the American West landscape of the Llano Estacado and surrounding areas. She is on the faculty of the upcoming Pastel Live virtual art conference, where she will ...
The Most Honest Form of Painting
It's an exciting time to be an artist, especially a plein air painter. Find inspiration here with Mark Shasha.
Then and Now: Making a Pure Record
Plein air artist Jill Carver made some big changes about 10 years ago, focusing on becoming the best painter she can be. Here's how.
Paintings That “Feel” Like Landscapes
A painting only has to answer to itself. By almost completely abstracting the landscape, Scott Gellatly distills the experience of nature to its essence, and, perhaps more important, he ...
Artist Spotlight: Mary Veiga
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Mary Veiga: I’ve been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember. Growing...
Why I Start in the Field
How do you capture that combination of light, aroma, temperature, and freshness of an early morning walk? Mark Fehlman shares his insights on painting landscapes in this guest blog post.
Artist Spotlight: Nancie King Mertz
Master & Eminent Pastelist Nancie King Mertz finds that light and shadow are the elements that “take her breath.”
Artist Spotlight: Tina Bohlman
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Tina Bohlman: My mom & great grandmother were both gifted artists and luckily some of...
Artist Spotlight: Carole Belliveau
How did you develop your unique style and why?
Carole Belliveau: I put away my brushes determined to teach myself to use new tools such...
Artist Spotlight: Anne Blair Brown
How did you develop your unique style?
Anne Blair Brown: The first step to developing my style was to learn the fundamentals of painting. For...
Artist Spotlight: Melanie Levitt
What is the best thing about being an artist?
Melanie Levitt: The best thing about being a plein air painter is being able to connect...
Plein Air Heritage: Claude Monet
A Spotlight on our Plein Air Heritage: In his later years, Claude Monet (France, 1840–1926) stayed close to home, relying increasingly on his garden at Giverny for inspiration...
A Scene Worth Its Salt
Malta painter Andrew Borg found beauty in a historical salt manufacturing compound. He explains his process and the site’s history here.
Artist Spotlight: Cynthia Rosen
Cynthia Rosen finds as an artist, she is on an interesting, never-ending journey with inspirations and discoveries around the next bend.
Painting On Location: In Service of the Heart
Imbuing her work with the lessons of art history, this Maine oil painter takes advantage of amassed techniques and skills to stay in the moment and express her feelings about a scene.
Artist Spotlight: LAUREL DANIEL
How do you find inspiration?
Laurel Daniel: Ever inspired by big skies and dramatic cloud dances, Laurel Daniel’s new work offers further insight into her...