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A “Contrived Cop Out”
Lori Putnam, who is on the faculty of Plein Air Live, takes us into her process for painting a bright bouquet of backlit daffodils, and explains why one option for the color choices would have been a "contrived cop out."
PleinAir Podcast 210: James Willis on Painting Architecture and More
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric interviews British artist James Willis on painting buildings and cityscapes, art history, and more.
Featured Artwork: Karen Halbert
Hope on the Horizon
9 x 12 in.
Oil
$500
Available through the artist
Radical Impressionist: A Mathematician Paints
Karen Halbert: I have recently found myself going back to my...
10 Mental Keys to Make an Extraordinary Painting
Plein air painter Bill Davidson takes us through his process of creating a powerful landscape painting.
Plein Air or Nothing
In this edition of "Plein Air Heritage," learn about a British artist who said the only way to achieve success was to ...
PleinAir Podcast 207: Ben Bauer’s Leap to Becoming a Full-Time Artist
In this episode Eric interviews contemporary American landscape painter Ben Bauer, who recently left his job to become a full-time artist. They discuss this, as well as key essentials to know about art materials; how painting in plein air changed his work; tips on composition; and more.
Special Highlights and Bonus Tips from Watercolor Live
Artists from Texas to Tanzania, Scotland, Thailand, and beyond (40 countries represented in total), participated in Watercolor Live. See what you missed or relive favorite moments in this recap.
Just Do the Preliminary Sketch – and 25 Other Painting Aha Moments
Do you remember the first time a painting concept clicked for you? For these Dreamliners, the big "aha" moment came during plein air workshops, painting travels, and even at Streamline events such as Plein Air Live, the world's first online art conference. Keep reading to see if you've shared some of these special moments!
Charlie Hunter on Losing Edges
"When you get past explaining what you are showing the viewer," says Charlie Hunter, "you start to get into what is truly reality."
The 6 Steps to My Plein Air Painting Process
Be inspired by this outdoor painter, who shares his process for painting landscapes in the northeast and southwest. You might be surprised by what they have in common. (Includes a bonus interview video!)
Featured Artwork: Don Bishop
Summer Field 200828
12 x 12 in., plein air
Oil on paper
$300
Available through the artist
Don Bishop is an impressionist painter living in Portland, Oregon. Bishop's work...
7 Art Studio Projects for Difficult Times
If you're spending a lot of time isolated, as many of us are, you'll appreciate this list of painting projects that John MacDonald put together to help you stay focused, inspired, and ready to paint your next landscape.
PleinAir Podcast 192: Josh Clare on Painting in the Snow and More
In this episode Eric interviews Josh Clare, who shares the surprising advice he got about how to excel at painting and experience substantial growth as an artist; the first thing he looks for when beginning a plein air painting; studio vs plein air landscapes; saving a painting that wasn't working; and more.
PleinAir Podcast 188: Thomas W. Schaller on Painting the “Light” in Watercolor and More
Welcome to the PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads. In this episode Eric interviews the world famous watercolorist Thomas W. Schaller on bad painting habits,...
Painting and “The Cringe Factor”
For artists, when you get that incredible uncomfortable feeling it might be - no, it is - a good thing. Johanne Mangi explains.
Spotlight on UK Plein Air Artist David Sawyer
In a departure from his usual architectural subjects, David Sawyer shares a garden study, including his techniques and supplies.
Joe Gyurcsak: How Still Waters Brought a Calm to the Crisis
"It is very unusual for me to have such a bank of time to focus on a multiple-layer oil painting," says Gyurcsak. "I began to slowly build the history of my visual story..."
PleinAir Podcast 179: Craig Nelson on Critical Skills for Artists and More
In this episode Eric interviews Craig Nelson, a landscape painter who began his career in art by doing album covers, including for Sammy Davis and The Everly Brothers.
The 10 Most Common Mistakes Painters Make
Tackle these common issues to start making better paintings sooner rather than later with this painting advice from John Cosby.
PleinAir Podcast 172: Kim Lordier on Painting with Pastels and More
In this episode Eric interviews Kim Lordier about painting from photo references, creating atmospheric perspective, and more.