John Constable: A Student of the Sky
Plein Air Heritage: John Constable felt that a thorough understanding of the formation of clouds, their influence on the quality of light...
Artist Spotlight: Jill Banks
What is the best thing about being an artist?
Jill Banks: First, I love painting – that important part of being an artist. I immerse...
Passion and Desire: Foundations of the Artistic Process
An interview with artist C.W. Mundy; The following is part of a series featuring a leader in the art community who will be joining us on the faculty of Realism Live, November 9-11, 2023.
A Plein Air Portrait of Resilience in Watercolor
Once part of Berkeley’s proud Orchid Nurseries, the Pink House stands isolated but dignified, surrounded by empty lots...
Artist Spotlight: Cynthia Rosen
How do I find inspiration?
Cynthia Rosen: Whether I paint plein air or in my studio inspiration never is difficult to find. My energy may...
Artist Spotlight: Melanie Levitt
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Melanie Levitt: I started painting at a young and painted all my life but went...
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.
Artist Spotlight: Barb Walker
How do you find inspiration?
Barb Walker: This sounds like an easy question to answer, right? There is a saying among painters: “anything in good...
Artist Spotlight: Kathleen Lanzoni
How do you find inspiration?
Kathleen Lanzoni: Finding inspiration can come unexpectedly on a walk to the store or sometimes we need to search for...
Artist Spotlight: Tanvi Pathare
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Tanvi Pathare: I began at a young age, as I was curious to draw nature....
I Chose Watercolor, But Not Because I Liked It
An interview with Keiko Tanabe on why she paints en plein air with watercolor, her journey to becoming a professional artist, and more.
Artist Spotlight: Cynthia Inson
How do you describe success?
Cynthia Inson: I describe and realize success as an artist to be related directly to me setting goals, reaching those...
Plein Air Painting Takes Time and Discipline
Drawing on her background as both a dancer and a graduate of an exacting atelier, this Ohio artist embraces the immediacy of plein air painting along with the rewards of working more slowly and in a considered manner.
Monet’s Anathema
As a plein air artist, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about Claude Monet ...
Risk Leads to Discovery
This Missouri acrylic painter strives to depict beauty with a mix of simplicity and just enough detail.
Artist Spotlight: Kathleen Kalinowski
How do I find inspiration?
Kathleen Kalinowski: As a contemporary impressionist painter, the inspiration and concepts which inform my work stem from memory and 30...
Brian Sindler’s Full-Spectrum Stylistic Evolution
There is a lot of superb art being made these days; here, writer Allison Malafronte shines light on a gifted individual. Based in Northbrook, Illinois, Brian Sindler creates both plein air and studio landscapes.
Artist Spotlight: Sherry Mason
It’s like muscle training for your eyes and why it is so important to try to sketch or paint every single day. It keeps them proficient as much as an athlete is in shape if he trains.
A Renoir of Monet
While staying with Claude Monet at his home in the village of Argenteuil on the outskirts of Paris, Pierre-Auguste Renoir captured ...
Plein Air Watercolor Inspo
Plein air watercolor artist Barbara Tapp loves the transparency of this medium, as it gives her endless possibilities for achieving depth and form.