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Plein Air Podcast 255: Richard Sneary on the Worst Thing You Can Do When...
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Richard Sneary, who began painting as an artist primarily en plein air in 2011 after 40 years as ...
New Issue Sneak Peek: PleinAir Magazine, Dec ’23 / Jan ’24
Hot off the press > Expert insight and advice from today's plein air masters; News on art competitions; Interesting historical perspectives on landscape art; and more!
Refining a Plein Air Painting in the Studio
A step-by-step demonstration of how Jessica L. Bryant turns a plein air painting into a studio piece.
Misjudged Values, Too Much Chroma, and Other Mistakes You Might Be Making
The following is part of a series that features the best artists who are teaching others how to paint through online workshops at ...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Mission San Juan Capistrano
"I find that painting at the Mission brings a peace to painting that one does not normally experience when painting in the center of town."
I’m back. Did you miss me?
After five weeks away, today is my first official day back at my desk, and I thought I’d share some observations about what I learned, what I learned about myself, and what I learned that will benefit you.
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.
9 Painting and Design Tips for Plein Air Watercolor
When painting with watercolor en plein air, follow this advice for the best shapes, angles, and experience.
On View: Bretzke & Butko, Night & Day
Discover an exhibition of masterful plein air and studio paintings from both near and far.
11 Plein-Air Inspired Landscapes of Rivers and Woods
From raging rivers and dramatic waterfalls to idyllic streams meandering through wooded landscapes, these 11 plein air-inspired paintings ...
Reader Spotlight: Lisa McDill’s Favorite Subject
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Lisa McDill.
Photo Reference to Final Painting
A landscape painting demonstration from John Potoschnik, author of Unlimited Color with a Limited Palette.
New Issue Sneak Peek: PleinAir Magazine, October/November 2023
Hot off the press > Expert insight and advice from today's plein air masters; News on art competitions; Interesting historical perspectives on landscape art; and more!
Bad Weather Opportunities for Plein Air Painting
It’s only natural to wish to stay out of the rain instead of setting up your easel in a storm, to stay indoors, and work behind the computer when ...
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....
The Three Most Important Skills Plein Air Painters Need
Thoughts on what you should practice while plein air painting; a new guest blog post by John Hughes.
Painting Notes from the Road
Why travel and paint on location? It is difficult and cumbersome. It can, however, yield great rewards.
Mini Demo: Designing a Clear Path to the Focal Point
See how Michele Usebelli paints a winter barn scene in three steps in this mini-less from Plein Air Today and PleinAir Magazine.
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...
Into Africa: Painting with Gouache en Plein Air
Follow along as Paul Kratter shares his plein air adventures of painting with gouache on safari.