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Zufar Bikbov Plein Air Podcast Eric Rhoads

Plein Air Podcast 224: Russian Landscape Painter Zufar Bikbov

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Russian landscape painter Zufar Bikbov in a fascinating conversation.
Santa Fe artist Joe Anna Arnett

Joe Anna Arnett On Painting the New Mexico Landscape

Learn how to make the most of plein air in the southwest, including what colors to bring and how to prepare for the weather.
Bierstadt paintings

Over 40 Hudson River School Landscapes on View

This closely-knit group of artists, together with like-minded poets and writers, forged a self-consciously “American” landscape vision and literary voice.
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads and Matt Ryder

Plein Air Podcast 219: Matt Ryder on Plein Air in Dubai

Eric Rhoads interviews Matt Ryder on what life is like as an artist in Dubai, including painting in excessive temperatures and the landscape scenery; plus, mastering values, using photos, and pushing yourself to the next level.
From Mark Shasha's demo

Highlights from the 3rd Annual Plein Air Live

Enjoy a recap of Plein Air Live, an unforgettable event for artists of all levels and styles of painting, with a focus on the landscape.
Amery Bohling, painting the Grand Canyon en plein air

Painting the Grand Canyon en Plein Air: An Interview with Amery Bohling

Amery Bohling explains the importance (and joys) of working from life, composing a scene, creating scale, and more.
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.”
Rick Delanty, "Montage Mists," 12 x 24 in., oil (Laguna Beach, CA)

The Beauty of Camaraderie

And, on the reality of Beauty and the awe of what is wonderful: that the experience and appreciation of Beauty is good for the human race.
7 Tips for Improving a Landscape Painting Composition

7 Tips for Improving a Landscape Painting Composition

In this free article, score Dan Marshall's tips, plus three case studies on landscape painting composition.
How to: Painting composition with Dan Marshall

Step-by-Step: Edit the Landscape for Better Composition

A strong composition is achieved through intentional design, not a happy accident of random shapes. If we look closely, nature gives us all the information we need. We just have to organize the pieces to create visually pleasing paintings.

You Have Your Color Study … Now What?

In this episode of Art School Live with Eric Rhoads, Gavin Glakas shares a demo on how to detail a plein air color study. Don't miss it!
Plein Air Magazine

Bringing You More of What You Love

We know you can't get enough of art - especially plein air painting. That's why we're going to bring you even more of what you love with a FREE daily Plein Air Today newsletter!
Mark Cleveland, "Stuck at the Light: Heart o’ Chicago," Oil, 12 x 12 in.

Chicago For Real

From neighborhood landmarks to well-trod park paths to unnamed alleys, each of these paintings has a familiar feeling of Chicago.
Chroma in art - Trey Finney, "Barn Mosaic," 2017, oil, 12 x 16 in., Private collection, Plein air and studio

Create Chroma Without Going Garish

This South Carolina oil painter’s work stresses high contrast and a high key. Here’s why and how he does it without going overboard with saturated color.
In this painting, John indicates a meniscus effect along the shoreline.

14 Guidelines for Painting Effective Edges

Edge control is one of several tools which artists use to create quality paintings; but there are 14 governing factors that determine the degree of hardness or softness on the various forms that we paint.
Tony Conner, “Raquette River, Late Summer,” 2018, watercolor, 11 x 15 in., Private collection, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Raquette River, Late Summer”

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Raquette River, Late Summer."
Andrew Borg and his plein air painting

A Scene Worth Its Salt

Malta painter Andrew Borg found beauty in a historical salt manufacturing compound. He explains his process and the site’s history here.
Mark Sublette, featured in the PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads, Episode 214

PleinAir Podcast 214: Maynard Dixon Expert Mark Sublette

In this episode Eric interviews Mark Sublette, the owner of the Medicine Man Gallery, an expert on Maynard Dixon, and the host of the Art Dealer Diaries podcast. Don't miss it!
Oil painting of chickens in the grass

Featured Artwork: Anne Blair Brown

Roamin’ Holiday By Anne Blair Brown PleinAir Magazine Award of Excellence, American Impressionist Society 21st Annual Juried Exhibition, 2020 24 x 24 in. (30 x 30 in....