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What It Takes to Paint Snow in Northern Ontario
Christy A. Smith loves winter, and it’s a good thing, because she lives in Sudbury, Ontario in Canada, where the average low temperature in January is below zero. She especially likes painting snow, and some of her snow paintings are now on view in a special exhibition.
Parting Shot: Rare Hare Sighting
Michele Farrier saw a snowshoe hare outside her kitchen window recently, and made the executive decision to paint it quickly from inside, where the temperature was not 5 degrees, and she had less of a chance of spooking the creature.
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Ray Hassard and Painting Near and Far
Ray Hassard, a featured instructor at the upcoming Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) slated for April 24-28 in San Diego, has traveled widely ... and painted locally. One of his guiding lights is a provocative quote from John Constable.
Featured Artwork: Susan Nicholas Gephart
“Light Around the Corner”
Pastel
12 x 18 in.
framed $850
About the Artist:
Influenced by her artist father, Susan Nicholas Gephart developed a deep appreciation of the earth...
Featured Artwork: Susan Nicholas Gephart
“Changing Light”
Pastel
12 x 18 in.
Framed $850
About the Artist:
Influenced by her artist father, Susan Nicholas Gephart developed a deep appreciation of the earth and its...
PACE Instructor Inspires Youth in Australia
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
“They’ll read about you in school.” For Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) instructor Georgia Mansur, this...
Featured Artwork: Carol Strock Wasson
"Willow Sunset"
pastel
24 x 30 in.About the Artist:
Carol Strock Wasson’s recognition as an award winning artist keeps her in-demand as a painter and instructor. Her...
Featured Artwork: Susan Nicholas Gephart
"Sunset Over Hameau Farm"
plein air pastel
16 x 20 in.
$1500www.snicholasart.com
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​About the artist:
Susan Nicholas Gephart ​is an award-winning​ plein air​ and studio painter, whose work can...
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Terri Ford
California artist Terri Ford is ready for adventure in the Sonoran Desert. The pastelist will serve as a pastels basics instructor on the first...
EXHIBITION: “Being There: Paintings by Susan Miller,” Arkville, NY
The Erpf Gallery in the Catskills Center in Arkville, New York, hosts “Being There: Paintings by Susan Miller,” from January 19 through March 11....
Featured Artwork: Lisa Stauffer
Lisa K. Stauffer, PSA, IAPS Master Circle
"Lingering Maples"
Pastel
12 x 16 in.
$1095
www.lisastauffer.com
About the artist:
In spring, summer, fall, and even winter in northern Minnesota, Lisa can...
Who Doesn’t Win in the Caribbean?
One could argue that if you are plein air painting in Bermuda in November, you have already won. But a few artists took it...
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Aline Ordman
“I’m never going to paint a house with the right number of windows,” says Aline Ordman, one of the featured instructors at the Plein...
Parting Shot: Landmark Restaurant, Fabled Club, Famous Park
New York City, where superlatives often collide. Members of the Salmagundi Club and their guests gathered in Central Park to paint the historic restaurant...
Minimizing Weight for a Backpack Painting Trip
Aaron Schuerr offered to share his preparations for a solo backpacking trip into the Grand Canyon. Here are the details and the issues he...
Who Is Featured in the Next Issue of PleinAir Magazine?
The October/November issue of PleinAir magazine is going to press, and now we can share a bit on who will be in this edition....
Featured Artwork: Charles Stup
Charles Stup, NSA
“Garden of the Gods”
9x12 in.
pastel
$475www.crstup.com
While striking his own path, Charles Stup, a Signature Member of the National Society of Artists, credits late nineteenth...
Plein Air Force: Panache in Port Angeles
Spreading the message of the Plein Air Force is one thing, but actually getting people to try painting outdoors is another. The Paint the...
Many Winners at Augusta Event
The Augusta Plein Air Art Festival wrapped up last week, with dozens of winners, including an interesting choice for Best of Show. The event, which...
May 30: Marlene Wiedenbaum & James Coe
Pastels by Marlene Wiedenbaum and oil paintings by James Coe memorialize the lush and historic landscape of the Hudson Valley. Mark Gruber Gallery in New...