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Going to Extremes: Plein Air Painting in a Rail Yard
An artist shares how he followed his muse and made his way into a rail yard to paint a burned out and abandoned train car.
Getting Started in the Field
New to painting en plein air? Get advice for painting outdoors with this excerpt from the new book “Plein Air Painting Tips and Tales.”
Painting Landscapes: Why Draw? Let’s Just Paint.
You don’t actually have to learn drawing techniques if you’re painting landscapes, right? John Pototschnik shares his insights.
For Plein Air Groups: Good News and Bad News
An Important Message for Plein Air Event Planners
Becoming Texan: Watercolor En Plein Air
Watercolor artist Richie Vios (b. Philippines) shares how plein air painting has changed his life, and how he is enthusiastically “becoming Texan.”
A Plein Air Painting Step-by-Step: Passing Fancy
Pastel artist Nancie King Mertz shares how she created a recent landscape with a unique composition in this step-by-step demonstration.
Just for Fun! 2019 Gifts for Artists
If you celebrate the holidays by sharing and receiving gifts, you’ll appreciate this list of gifts for artists — from practical to just plain fun, the gifts range in price from $20 on up.
Creating Powerful Compositions, and More, with Mark Fehlman
Enjoy an exclusive Q&A with plein air painter Mark Fehlman on his composition checklist, the most important tool artists have, and more.
A Great Painting Always Comes Down to This
Quite frankly, these elements are the glue that holds every good painting together and, conversely, is the reason some paintings fall apart!
Plein Air Painting in Yosemite: Joys and Challenges
Artists from the California Art Club share their experiences from — and advice for — painting in Yosemite.
2019 Plein Air Grand Marais Winners
See who took home awards (and survived a Nor’easter) in the 16th annual Plein Air Grand Marais competition.
Congratulations to Michele Byrne!
Earlier this year, landscape painter Michele Byrne earned a special award from Streamline Publishing — find out what in this announcement.
12 Ways Artists Can Reduce Frustration While Painting
The art of painting is a head game. It requires a distraction-free environment that allows you to get into the painting zone and lets things go smoothly.
Plein Air Hudson Winners Announced
These artists also got some help from local well-known goats, called “the Munch Bunch” to open up a great vista.
Step-by-Step Painting Demo: Patterns and Backlight
In this step-by-step demonstration you’ll see how Lori Putnam’s foundation, the first part of the block-in, is about pattern.
Chasing California’s Light: A Painting Adventure
A record of the great and terrible adventures of artists and friends, namely Tyler J. Murphy and Daniel J. Keys, on a painting journey through the Golden State.
What You Can Learn With Small Plein Air Paintings
Why Daniel Keys creates small paintings on location and the important lessons he learns from the experience.
The Design Strategy Game and the OODA Loop
When painting, there is a necessity to be ready to re-synthesize new information as it presents itself in a rapidly changing design. With every brushstroke comes a decision about how it affects the overall work. John Hughes explains more in this guest blog post.
5 Tips To Add More Color and Creativity To Your Landscape Painting
Canadian artist Melissa McKinnon, known for her landscapes with bold colors and thick textures, shares how to push out of your comfort zone on your next plein air painting session.
Visionary Work: 7 Ways to Develop Creativity
Good news: You don't have to sacrifice your personal expression for the sake of learning the principles of art. Here's how to maintain your unique artistic voice.