Artist Spotlight: Kim Casebeer
Kim shares some sage advice from a gallery owner about the success that comes from painting your passion first as opposed to painting for money.
Painting Landscapes: As He Sees It
Natural color and light effects punctuate the work of Arizona oil painter Mitch Baird.
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.
Risk Leads to Discovery
This Missouri acrylic painter strives to depict beauty with a mix of simplicity and just enough detail.
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Debra Joy Groesser
Nebraska painter Debra Joy Groesser may prefer to paint outside, but she has a system down for working indoors -- one that some of...
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Joe Gyurcsak and the Joy of Mud
Joe Gyurcsak is not afraid of color, as his paintings show. But his favorite quote is from Edgar Degas, who said that galleries wanted colorful paintings, “but if I could have had my own way, I would have confined myself to black and white.” The Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) instructor explains.
My Favorite Place to Paint: Poppy and Point Prim
Lighthouses are such wonderful subjects, aren’t they? They project into the sky with brilliant designs from sandy and rocky shores and are beacons of hope for weary sailors. For accomplished outdoor painter Poppy Balser, there will always be a special place in her heart for Point Prim. Discover why here.
Artist Spotlight: Landscape Oil Painting with Karl Dempwolf
Today we welcome artist Karl Dempwolf as our guest with an exclusive Q&A about painting en plein air, his color palette, and his advice for those new to painting with oil.
10 Inspiring Art Quotes From Dawn Whitelaw
Nashville artist Dawn Whitelaw has been painting in oil for over 50 years. In this spotlight, be inspired with her advice and insights on painting.
Artist Spotlight: Debra Joy Groesser
Debra Joy Groesser is drawn to almost any subject depending on the light, the color and the atmosphere. Many times, she’ll set out on a painting excursion with a specific place in mind only to have something else catch her eye on the way.
Adventures in Pure Color with Pastels
Molly Lipsher finds pastel the perfect medium for capturing the light, colors, and textures of the Western landscape.
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...
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...
Salon Winner Discusses His Array of Tools
Mark Boedges brings years of work and a honed selection of equipment with him to paint outdoors. Like what?
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Brenda Boylan on Not Wearing Earphones
Pastelist Brenda Boylan is a veteran of the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE), and this year, she plans on sharing her street-smart tips for painting urban scenes. Such as?
The View From the Top
What does a top award winner anticipate as he begins a new plein air season? Maryland artist Tim Kelly reveals his expectations for 2018.
Quotable Artist: Thomas Kegler
Enjoy an inspirational quote from landscape painter Thomas Kegler.
Thomas Moran’s Grand Adventure
Learn how Moran came to be one of the most famous landscape artists, and the meaning behind his secret signature.
Artist Spotlight: Barbara Coleman
Barbara Coleman traces her fine art career back to a startling moment in Rome when she was ten and shares how she then developed her career.
What’s Your Mother Color?
A Q&A with Bob Rohm on the process of landscape painting, including his use of a "mother color."