Artist Spotlight: Cecy Turner
How did you develop your unique style?
Cecy Turner: Concerning style, years ago I used to worry that I didn’t have a “style.” I have...
Artist Spotlight: Cindy Harris
How do you find inspiration?
Cindy Harris: Nothing inspires my work quite like travel. Something happens when I’m in a new place: My heart bursts...
Painting Through Pain: My Journey to Art and Advocacy
Exploring art therapy for chronic pain: how watercolor painting helped one woman cope, heal, and raise awareness.
Artist Spotlight: Kathryn Noel
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Kathryn Noel: My kickstart into painting began with an empty wall. It was long and...
Artist Spotlight: Carol Strock Wasson, IAPS-EP, PSA-M, AWA CPP-M
Carol Strock Wasson: I've always found magic in the interplay of layers—the dialogue between control and spontaneity that only a complex surface can offer....
Artist Spotlight: Rose daRosa
What is the most interesting thing you’ve painted and why?
Rose daRosa: When I got laid off, I was elated. Not because I could afford...
Artist Spotlight: Nancy Tankersley
How do you describe success?
Nancy Tankersley: For me, success is being able to express myself in a visual language that enables me to share...
Nancy Silvia’s Lifelong Journey in Plein Air Painting
Despite my years of experience, I feel that I’m continuing to learn things about painting and working outdoors. In general, my process benefits from ...
Artist Spotlight: Laurel Daniel
How do you find inspiration?
Laurel Daniel: Inspiration is everywhere. Finding it is a matter putting on my “art eyes” and being intentional about recognizing...
Artist Spotlight: Lee MacLeod
How do you find inspiration?
Lee MacLeod: It is easy to find inspiration here in New Mexico as a landscape painter. We have four distinct...
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...
Artist Spotlight: Cynthia Inson
What is the best thing about being an artist?
Cynthia Inson: The best thing about being an artist is the journey of learning, analysis, decision...
Artist Spotlight: Michael Gault
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Michael Gault: I can’t remember NOT wanting to be an artist. I didn’t always know...
The “Big Challenge” of Switching to Plein Air Painting
“I’m not trying to build up a collection of paintings to sell to a gallery. The reason I paint is because it drives me, as an artist and as a human being, to be in nature,” says artist Sarah Burns.
The Art of Intent: Hector Acuna’s Bold Experiments in Plein Air Painting
Discover the captivating world of Hector Acuna's plein air painting, where bold compositions, vibrant experimentation, and innovative perspectives bring landscapes and urban scenes to life.
Artist Spotlight: Lon Brauer
How did you develop your unique style?
Lon Brauer: Painting is a journey on a winding path. No one can seek a personal style. Rather,...
Artist Spotlight: Farley Lewis
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Farley Lewis: My art career began around age 20, shocked and thrilled that someone actually...
Why Xandra Squier Loves Extra Drama
Be inspired by Kelly Kane's spotlight on the up-and-coming plein air painter Xandra Squier, who shares her Aha moment, and much more.
Destroy It, Make It Better
Be inspired by Kelly Kane's spotlight on the up-and-coming plein air painter Emma Kalff:
A Plein Air Artist to Watch: Bryce Elischer
Be inspired by Kelly Kane’s spotlight on the up-and-coming plein air painter Bryce Elischer, who shares his favorite subjects and more.