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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.”
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
In this free article, score Dan Marshall's tips, plus three case studies on landscape painting composition.
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!
Bringing You More of What You Love
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Chicago For Real
From neighborhood landmarks to well-trod park paths to unnamed alleys, each of these paintings has a familiar feeling of Chicago.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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!
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....