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Painting in the Garden of the Gods
As we boarded the busses, the thunder was so loud that it was setting off car alarms, and ...
Day 3 Adventures Unfold
We are in full swing at the Plein Air Convention! On Day 3 of PACE our group headed into the Eldorado Canyon State Park,...
“You’ve Got To Do It”
At the first paint-out of PACE '23, some artists painted on location for the very first time after a full day of demos and friend-making.
Plein Air Podcast 248: Guido Frick on the Rules to Follow for Great Paintings
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews German painter Guido Frick. Listen as they discuss the controversial reason he got fired from ...
How I Painted Montana’s Saddle Peak
The following is part of a series featuring a leader in the art community who will be joining us on the faculty of Pastel Live, a virtual art conference taking place ...
The Big *&#! Shapes
The artistic process of a plein air painter inspired by architecture and the act of "building" a painting.
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.
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...
Featured Artwork: Debra Joyce Dawson
Debra Joyce Dawson: I paint what I like: light falling on form, abstract compositional patterns that jump out at me, colors and shapes, an...
Plein Air Podcast 245: Carl Bretzke on Painting Sunrises and Sunsets
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Carl Bretzke on how light behaves, how to paint sunrises and sunsets properly with a special palette, and much more, including ...
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.
Free Painting Demo > How to Create Atmosphere
In this free painting demo, Kathleen Hudson takes us through 8 steps to creating a beautiful plein air painting of waves crashing on a rocky beach.
Can Altoids Help You Paint Better?
Plein air painting can get to be a mental endurance test, so here are some tips to keep concentration high.
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...
On View: Landscape Paintings Inspired by History
“Inspired by History” is a curated exhibition that features approximately 22 larger and smaller-scale framed artworks created by ...
Glassworks Inspired by Plein Air Art
I am constantly working on new ways to manipulate the medium and call these ...
Plein Air Podcast 243: Paul Kratter on Painting Trees and More
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews landscape and wildlife artist Paul Kratter.
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.
Color Notes, Critiques, and More at Plein Air Live
The 4th Annual Plein Air Live has wrapped up after several days of camaraderie, painting workshops and roundtables, paint-along sessions, and learning from the masters. Here's a recap of the amazing demos from Saturday in case you missed it!
Embrace the Wind, Then Focus on Process
"One of the biggest challenges of outdoor painting is not having control over your environment: light, wind, temperature, etc.," said Matt Smith in the Plein Air Live ...