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My Artist Spirit Guide Is …
Just for fun! Who is your artist spirit guide? Check this "guide," and then tell us!
Gifted: Collecting the Art of California
The exhibition chronicles the history of a lesson in art appreciation for a SoCal high school that would mature into "one of the most outstanding collections of early California Impressionism in the nation."
Chicago For Real
From neighborhood landmarks to well-trod park paths to unnamed alleys, each of these paintings has a familiar feeling of Chicago.
Actually, Do Go Chasing Waterfalls
As artists, our goal is to capture the essence, the glistening light and animated nature of falling water.
23rd LPAPA Invitational a Success, But Not Without Challenges
The outdoor painters were not deterred from these challenges; see how they rose to the occasion, and find out who took home this year's Best in Show.
Quick Art Lesson: How to Fix Your Painting
In this 3-minute video, watch as Cindy Baron shows you how to turn a "dud" into a salvageable painting.
Congratulations to the LPAPA 2021 Winners
See who took home the coveted "Best in Show" award at this year's Invitational!
Putting in the Work
Whether you’re a painter interested in improving your craft, a professional who wants to make sure you’re making the best decisions for your bottom line, or an art lover interested in adding new talent to your collection, it behooves you to stay in the know.
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.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Late Afternoon Sun”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Late Afternoon Sun."
Creating the Perfect Watercolor Blend – Watch Free
In this demo, Richie Vios shares the essential but underrated skills of creating the perfect consistency of water and pigments. If you love watercolor or want to learn about it, watch this free lesson!
Why “Student” is Not a Dirty Word
John Hughes shares why he hopes he never loses his enthusiasm for learning more about making art, because “that would surely spell disaster.”
Avoiding That ‘Cartoon Look’ in Your Paintings
"Today’s article deals with a very annoying problem that crops up from time to time in some of my students’ paintings. Annoying to them, but the good news is that..."
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.
How Many Paint Brushes Do You Own?
Just for fun - fill in the blank! How many paint brushes do you own?
The Granite Group Hikes Again
Painting scenes such as the ultramarine blue lake, a snow melt pond at the foot of a mountain, and more, the Granite Group had an "epic" adventure this year.
How to Paint with a Palette Knife – Watch Free
Join art publisher Eric Rhoads on this episode of Art School Live, featuring American artist Ken Wilson!
Watch: Overcoming Bad Painting Habits
Join art publisher Eric Rhoads on this episode of Art School Live, featuring colorist Linda Richichi!
Exciting News From LPAPA
The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) has fulfilled a long-time vision of ...
Country Roads: 12 Rural Landscape Paintings
The tree-lined twists and turns of narrow country lanes hold the promise of adventure and discovery, and, for some, the feeling of coming home. The 12 bucolic landscapes featured here leave us wondering what lies just over the hill or around the next bend.