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Women Artists: From Competition to Compensation, and Everything in Between
What does it mean to be a woman in plein air? Brienne Brown shares her experiences in this article excerpt from Plein Air Magazine (April/May 2020)
15 of the Most Influential Landscape Artists on Instagram
We can't get enough of these amazing artists on Instagram! Check out this hot list for new inspiration.
Artist Spotlight: Michele Byrne
For Michele Byrne, her definition of success has changed over the years. “Today I’m seeking inner satisfaction. If a piece makes my heart sing, I know I’m one step closer to reaching my goals.”
Artist Spotlight: Mark Fehlman
Mark Fehlman was an architect with a successful 30-year practice. After three years of art lessons, he decided to give it up to create a second career as an artist. It was a wonderful decision that has completely changed his life.
Artist Spotlight: Kim Casebeer
Kim shares some sage advice from a gallery owner about the success that comes from painting your passion first as opposed to painting for money.
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: Laurel Daniel
While this artist feels that developing a career in art is a very personal and individual journey, she generously offers some recommendations to emerging artists.
PleinAir Podcast 209: Charles Muench on Artistic Discipline and More
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric interviews Charles Muench, who says, "it's live and die with every canvas, live and die with every brush stroke."
PleinAir Podcast 207: Ben Bauer’s Leap to Becoming a Full-Time Artist
In this episode Eric interviews contemporary American landscape painter Ben Bauer, who recently left his job to become a full-time artist. They discuss this, as well as key essentials to know about art materials; how painting in plein air changed his work; tips on composition; and more.
PleinAir Podcast 206: Watercolor Artist Tom Lynch on Building an Art Career and More
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric interviews watercolor artist Tom Lynch; listen and learn how to build a career and make a successful living from someone who has done both.
PleinAir Podcast 205: John Coleman on Artist Success and More
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric interviews Western artist John Coleman, who shares what, to him (and to many successful artists), is the scariest thing in the world - it's not what you think.
7 Oil Painting Ideas for Artists
We've put together some of our most popular articles with oil painting ideas and techniques for all levels of artists. Bookmark this page so you can come back often, and share it with a friend who could benefit from this!
PleinAir Podcast 197: Gene Costanza, From Officer to Artist
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Eric interviews former police sergeant Gene Costanza, who shares the serendipitous experiences - and hard work - that helped him become the artist he is today.
PleinAir Podcast 193: Italian Artist Francesco Fontana on Watercolor and More
In this Plein Air Podcast with Eric Rhoads, listen to Fontana tell us about what it was like to continue living as an artist in Italy during the initial Covid outbreak; his approach to painting watercolor and his advice for painting cities and for finding the right colors to use; and more.
How 7 Artists Impacted a Community
We receive much correspondence from artists, collectors, and societies. In this letter, Debra Riley, Gallery Manager / Conroe Art League, shares with us the story of how "one little decision" forever altered her life, and the lasting impact of a handful of artists in the 1960’s.
PleinAir Podcast 179: Craig Nelson on Critical Skills for Artists and More
In this episode Eric interviews Craig Nelson, a landscape painter who began his career in art by doing album covers, including for Sammy Davis and The Everly Brothers.
Plein Air Artist Spotlight: Sparky LeBold
Read about Sparky LeBold, a National Artist of Portugal, where townspeople have lovingly nicknamed him “Picasso Americano."
How Artists Are Coping with Self-Isolation
As the country slowly begins to open up in different ways, we’re curious - how have you been coping with self-isolation? Here are ways some of your peers have gotten through the past couple of months.
PleinAir Podcast 161: Debra Joy Groesser on Life as an Artist and More
In this episode Eric interviews Nebraska artist Debra Joy Groesser, who is also President of the American Impressionist Society.
FREE: The Ultimate Plein Air 101 Guide for Artists
If you’re an artist, chances are you’ve already practiced plein air painting and maybe don’t even realize it! Some artists paint en plein air for years before realizing they’re part of the world’s largest art movement.