The Big *&#! Shapes
The artistic process of a plein air painter inspired by architecture and the act of "building" a painting.
Artist Spotlight: Cindy Briggs, NWS, NWWS
How do you describe success?
Cindy Briggs: At a PACE event, I remember Eric Rhoads asking the group, “Do you want to be rich, famous...
Artist Spotlight: Manon Sander
How did you develop your unique style?
Manon Sander: Taste in art is very personal. My style of choice is impressionism, as the expressive brushwork...
Artist Spotlight: Ellen Howard
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Ellen Howard: I have always had a strong interest in art and was raised in...
The Artist Behind the Wheel of a Semi-Trailer
Although you’ll find him behind the wheel of a semi-truck for much of the week, Tim Kelly will be the first to tell you, "I'm a painter that drives a truck."
Artist Spotlight: TINA BOHLMAN
How do I find inspiration?
It actually “finds” me! There are 3 deciding factors on whether to paint a scene; 1st is the light; I’m...
11 Lessons From a Traveling Painter
Lori Putnam stops for a moment to share what a decade of painting en plein air and away from home 120 days of the year has taught her.
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.
Featured Artwork: Christine Lashley
Christine Lashley: "Environs" is a collection of new oil paintings by artist Christine Lashley on exhibit April 1-30, 2023 at Principle Gallery, Charleston. Her...
Hsin-Yao Tseng’s Unending Ambition for Plein Air Painting
Go "behind the easel" and learn Hsin-Yao Tseng's plein air painting techniques, which are driven by his unending ambition to make better paintings.
Living the Dream: Plein Air Couple Counts 55 Trips … and Counting
Be inspired by plein air artists Evgeny and Lydia Baranov, a married couple who have won multiple awards in the PleinAir Salon, have been published in multiple art magazines, and have dedicated their lives to painting in Europe and beyond.
Should You Plan Your Plein Air Painting?
Plein air watercolor artist Stewart White has a background in illustration and design, which shows in his paintings and his teachings. The following is his Q&A on the benefits of travel for artists, the use of edges in a painting, and thoughts on planning a plein air piece.
Today’s Inspiration: Expressive Realism
Contemporary plein air and studio painter Rebecca Arguello shares her inspiration, her biggest aha moment, and the art advice she wished she had heard earlier in her career.
Painting with Gouache: 7 Serene Examples
Mike Hernandez is an Art Director in the animation industry and a plein air artist who loves painting with gouache. Here, he shares seven of his landscapes along with inside info just for you.
Artist Spotlight: Jessie Rasche
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Jessie Rasche: 15 years ago I became a professional fine artist, starting with tiny still...
How I Create Flowing, Organic Lines with Watercolor
Inspiration from Cindy Briggs.
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...
Artist Spotlight: Lee MacLeod
How do you find inspiration?
Lee MacLeod: As a landscape painter who gravitates to painting clouds, I live in the perfect place to find inspiration....
Artist Spotlight: Lynn Dunbar Bayus
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Lynn Dunbar Bayus: I was in advertising for 10 years and thought I’d go back...
Artist Spotlight: Marc Anderson
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Marc Anderson: I got my “professional” start as a freelance cartoonist and illustrator. I’d been...