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Painting Values and Your Design
Can anyone imagine doing a painting without using a number of values? Well, as an abstract design possibly, but it would be a weak design, depending solely on color for its strength. So strong are values in the painting process that the old adage is true that says: “In painting, values do all the work, but color takes all the credit.”
Adirondack Glory
Nearly 100 artists have gathered with Publisher Eric Rhoads this week at Paul Smith College near the Canadian border for family, friendship, and a week-long plein air painting extravaganza.
Impressions of New Orleans
Stunning plein air views of urban centers in New Orleans abound during Phil Sandusky’s latest solo exhibition. When and where?
Parting Shot: Serious Fun at PACE
Participants at the PleinAir Convention & Expo (PACE), going on now in San Diego, are learning bunches and getting juiced by all the shared ideas and encouragement. But with Eric Rhoads in charge, one can count on there being plenty of fun, too.
Abundant Sunshine and Smiles in San Diego for #PACE17
Thousands of artists and plein air enthusiasts are living large in San Diego, California, this week for the 6th Annual PleinAir Convention & Expo, which opened with a spectacular celebration just a few nights ago.
Artist as Collector: Julie Riker
Julie Riker's collection of art is not large, but it sure is strong. Who's in it?
My Favorite Place to Paint: Land of 1,000 Paintings
People sometimes tell Rita Pacheco that they will be visiting the Carlsbad, California, area, and ask her where she recommends they go paint. Without hesitation, she directs them to this place.
Featured Artwork: Lon Brauer
"Porch Dog"
Oil on panel
18 x 14 in.
Plein air
available from artist
About the Artist:
Lon Brauer is an American artist known for his work in figure and...
Italy, Abstracted
Richard Kattman tells the story about how he was painting a fairly abstract piece in Italy when someone in a passing car slammed on the brakes. What did the driver say?
Featured Artwork: Robert J. Simone
“The Item–A”
Oil on linen
14 x 18 in.
Artist Choice Award, Tighlman Island Event at Plein Air Easton 2016
Available for purchase
Robert J. Simone, An American Artist
Robert...
How Not to Get Tripped Up on Rocks
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
California painter Catherine Fasciato likes to paint rocks, and she’s good at it. We asked her for...
Parting Shot: Powerpuff Painter
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
She’d always wanted to do it. This year, she did. Gloria Chadwick went to Comic-Con.
Lead Image:...
Featured Artwork: Manon Sander
“Surf Surveillance”
oil on linen
14 x 11 in.
$920
www.ManonSander.com
About the Artist:
Born and raised in Berlin and Munich, Germany, Manon has always had the desire to create....
EXHIBITION: “Painting the Parklands,” in Louisville, KY
Through July 30, more than 100 pieces painted by the Plein Air Painters of Kentucky depicting the development of a ring of new city...
Winners at Inaugural Lynchburg, VA Event
PleinAir magazine’s own Steve Doherty served as judge at the first edition of Paint Out Lynchburg in Virginia. Who won in the inaugural event?
David...
What It Means to Win at the National Exhibition of Women Artists of the...
Kathryn McMahon is proud of her plein air award won at the Women Artists of the West National Exhibition. It would be a mistake...
Early Influences: Don Demers
Don Demers didn’t just gravitate to a particular Homer painting because of its painting style. The subject matter was transformative as well.
Schuerr’s Final Report: “It Was Crazy Hard Work”
A few weeks ago, we talked with Montana artist Aaron Schuerr about his preparations for a solo painting and backpacking trip from rim to...
Salon Winners Are a Painting Duo
We’ve had a number of notable winners in the PleinAir Salon, but the First Place winner of the June-July contest is a true first...
Painter’s Hack: Car Sun Shade
How Karen Ann Hitt made a dazzling painting without being dazzled by bright sunlight.