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Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads and Cindy Baron

Plein Air Podcast 247: Beyond Boundaries with Cindy Baron

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Cindy Baron, who goes beyond the boundaries of painting with both oil and watercolor.
painting of the Grand Canyon

Raj Chaudhuri’s Forma Mentis Between Old and New Technologies

Do you use technology for painting outdoors? This artist has found the balance - see how and be inspired.
Plein air painter - Mark Shasha, “Afternoon Serendipity,” Oil on canvas, 24" x 30"

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.
From Clare Bowen's Plein Air Live demo

We’re Here – Are You?

The fourth annual Plein Air Live kicked off this week with our "Essential Techniques Day," an annual favorite ...
Watercolor painting

The Beauty of Neutrals

Neutrals, when used correctly, evoke a feeling of mood and quality of light that is unequaled. Your work can be ...
Plein Air Podcast 230: CW Mundy (Part 1) on Impressionism + Pop Art, and more

Plein Air Podcast 230: CW Mundy (Part 1) on Impressionism + Pop Art, and...

The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews...
Plein air

Painting Waves and Waterfalls – With Intention and Improv

In addition to technique, your intention and ability to improvise play a key role in painting waterfalls and waves, and in creativity.
plein air painting at a campsite

A Day in the Life of … Mary Garrish

What's it like to be a pro artist who lives and works from an RV? Mary Garrish takes us a day-in-the-life plein air painting tour to find out.
plein air artist Mitch Baird

Painting Landscapes: As He Sees It

Natural color and light effects punctuate the work of Arizona oil painter Mitch Baird.
Beth Bathe, "Pipkas Cottage," 2017, water-mixable oils, 12 x 24 in., Private collection, Plein air

Painting Tutorial: Water-Mixable Oils in Action

In this demonstration from PleinAir Magazine, we see how Beth Bathe uses water-mixable oils to create the tonal landscape painting, "Pipkas Cottage."
How to paint landscapes

7 Ways to Handle Details in a Mood Painting

What details should go in and how should you paint them? What should be left out? John MacDonald shares his expert suggestions.
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads - Douglas Fryer

Plein Air Podcast 218: Douglas Fryer on Painting the Abstract Landscape

Eric Rhoads interviews abstract landscape painter Douglas Fryer on his historical inspirations, finding your authenticity as an artist, and more.
Dealing with art criticism - Ellen Howard, “Going to the Light,” 8 x 16 in.

How to Deal with Criticism as an Artist

“As artists, it is our responsibility to show up and do the work, creating our best work with minimal concern on how others view our work.”
Landscape painting by Bill Davidson

Glow, Energy, Texture: How to Paint Landscapes Step by Step Demo

How to Paint Landscapes > Learn how to quickly accomplish a glowing, magical atmosphere in paintings with this free step-by-step demo from Bill Davidson ("How to Paint Glowing Landscapes" on PaintTube.TV).
How to paint landscapes - John MacDonald, "October Dusk," 12 x 24 in.

How to Paint Landscapes: 3 Experts on Fixing Annoying Mistakes

When we’re learning a craft, there are bound to be times that we make mistakes - we know that this is where growth happens. But there’s something to be said for knowing ahead of time how to avoid certain mistakes from the get-go to make painting less painful and more pleasurable. Today, three masters of landscape painting - John MacDonald, Carl Bretzke, and Joseph McGurl - share their secrets for fixing the most annoying and common mistakes that artists make.
Michelle Usebelli painting en plein air

How Michele Usibelli is Breaking New Ground

Forcing herself outside the familiar is what keeps Michele Usibelli’s artwork fresh and fulfilling to make.
Nancy Nowak, "Riverwalk Cable Car," 2017, pastel, 9 x 12 in., Private collection, Plein air and studio

Making an Impression

Striving to evoke an emotional response to the beauty in the everyday, this Georgia-based painter imbues her representational pastels with an impressionist flair.
Plein air painting in Venice

15 of the Most Influential Landscape Artists on Instagram

We can't get enough of these amazing artists on Instagram! Check out this hot list for new inspiration.
Painting of the moon

Artist Allergies – and Acrylic Paint

"It has been an exhausting and convoluted journey finding art materials that I am not allergic to."
Pastel painting of Cincinnati Union Terminal

Thoughts on Process: Painting an Industrial Scene

Marlene Steele shares how she used pastel to paint a series of paintings that documented the renovation of Cincinnati's historic Union Terminal.