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Become a Better Landscape Painter
Probably the same thing that challenged my progress as an aspiring artist many years ago, and the same thing that holds a lot of art students back: preconceived notions about the painting process. That was the short answer. Now for the long answer. I am going to attempt to tackle that question in a circuitous route, but one that hopefully will connect with the reader.
What Is Color Temperature?
Learn how warming up or cooling down areas of your painting can provide unity and balance in your work. Bonus: Includes a step-by-step demo!
A Metamorphosis in Bulgaria
Learn about how participating in an art residency can bring inspiration and lifelong memories. Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso explains more...
Artist Spotlight: Carolyn Lindsey
Carolyn Lindsey finds that interpreting her vision sometimes goes well and she’s on cloud nine, and other times it’s a struggle, but there is always hope for the next painting!
Diving Into Plein Air
It’s hard for a lot of artists to “take the plunge” into full-time painting, let along taking up art in the first place. However, this story is about as extreme — and entertaining — as it gets.
Using Pastels: Field Studies to Finished Works
Pastel artist Kim Lordier goes on camera with Eric Rhoads to share her field studies and her way of thinking about composition, which is ... "untraditional."
Are You Good at Giving Critiques?
Terry Stanley, an artist and art industry veteran who launched the Jack Richeson School of Art and marketed its art materials before retiring, offers what she has learned about the art of the critique in this special feature.
Demo: Plein Air to Studio with Susan Blackwood
In this on-screen interview with Eric Rhoads, Susan Blackwood explains her concepts on how to make your plein air painting more powerful once you're back in the studio.
Variety: The Spice of Art
The very idea of how we approach our own art and feel about the art of others, keeps the “spice of art” alive. Now, I will be the first to confess that...
Featured Artwork: Michael Holter
Spring on the Farm
By Michael Holter
Watercolor
12 x 16 in.
$1,500
Available through the artist
"Spring on the Farm was painted during a demonstration on Watercolor Live. The...
Lifetime Achievement Award to Joe Anna Arnett
Help us congratulate Joe Anna Arnett, an artist who has had a huge impact on plein air painting, inspiring those of us who are painters, and leading the way.
En Plein Air, In the Air
How plein air painter William Wood was tasked with a challenge of great heights, and the difference it will make for science.
6 Studio Lessons For Plein Air Success
Six seasoned pros share their knowledge on when a painting is finally finished.
33 Special Highlights and Bonus Tips from Plein Air Live
Hundreds of artists gathered recently during Streamline's 2nd annual Plein Air Live, where they had front row seats to presentations and demonstrations from today's masters, such as Clyde Aspevig, Dawn Whitelaw, C.W. Mundy, Thomas Jefferson Kitts, Lori Putnam (who got a very special surprise!) and so many more.
PleinAir Podcast 211: Shawn Dell Joyce on Artists Making a Difference
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric interviews Shawn Dell Joyce on how artists can help preserve farms and rural areas; how to encourage others to paint outdoors; tips for painting Fall colors; and more!
Artist Spotlight: Krystal W. Brown
As Krystal states, “Someone is waiting for what you will bring to the world. Why keep them waiting?” Find out what legacy she’d choose to leave with her art.
PleinAir Podcast 210: James Willis on Painting Architecture and More
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric interviews British artist James Willis on painting buildings and cityscapes, art history, and more.
Plein Air Art Through the Decades
In continued celebration of our 10th anniversary of Plein Air Magazine, we follow one timeline that reveals how we got to this moment.
Plein Air and a Kate Winslet Connection
Kate Winslet's new HBO mini-series takes place in an area that has drawn plein air painter Jacalyn Beam to it many times. Perhaps you've even painted these scenes?
Plein Air Painting for Beginners
Plein Air for Beginners > Painting outdoors might seem overwhelming at first, but there's no need to fear venturing outside to paint en plein...