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The Most Crucial Part of the Painting Process
Ben Bauer shares his perspective on what is the most crucial part of a painting, which may also be most difficult and fun.
6 Ways to Silence Your Inner (Art) Critic
Don’t let your inner critic sabotage you — instead, learn how to cultivate it into self-compassion. See how in this guest post from an artist / psychologist.
7 Tips for Painting the City
Just as you wouldn’t explore a new city without a map, don’t start your next cityscape without a plan for where you want to go and how you intend to get there.
How to Paint Beaches: Nail the Illusion of Distance, Light, and Atmosphere
The key to an effective plein air beach scene is to keep it simple — and that goes for your equipment, your palette, and your subject.
How Joseph McGurl Paints a Landscape in Oil
Preview Joseph McGurl’s newest art video workshop in this exclusive announcement on how to paint better landscapes.
Featured Artwork: Lon Brauer
Thru the Barn
24 x 20 in.
Oil on panel
Plein air
Bath County, VA 2017
Available through the artist
Doorways. Passageways. Inside spaces. Outside spaces. Inside out / outside...
Quotable Artist: Thomas Kegler
Enjoy an inspirational quote from landscape painter Thomas Kegler.
Ways to Use Rhythms in Your Next Landscape Painting
“Almost everything presents rhythms and patterns once you begin to discover them,” says Lori Putnam. “The real challenge for an artist is knowing when to emphasize the pattern or rhythm, and when to break it.”
5 Questions to Ask Before Painting a Landscape
Ultimately, when you paint a landscape, you’re painting movement. The air moves, the light changes; it’s never static. Light and atmospheric forces act upon the components of the landscape to create a story, and it’s up to you as the artist to pick the story you want to tell...
The Fastest Possible Way to Become a Plein Air Painter
A note for new or inexperienced plein air painters only.
Plein Air Easton Juror and Artists Announced
Plein Air Easton prides itself on being a competition where the possibility of winning the grand prize is available to any artist — no matter what your skill set or level of accomplishment in the art community. See who made the list in this announcement.
7 New Oil Paintings by Kathie Odom
This artist is known for her “nostalgic impressionism.” View seven of her newest works here.
PleinAir Podcast Episode 110: Joe Gyurcsak on Approaching Art Galleries and More
What does it mean to have a consistent body of work? Joe Gyurcsak shares this and much more, in this week’s PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads.
Landscape Painting: Get Your Rocks Right
Truth: Understanding how geology controls the appearance of rock and learning how to accurately capture rock features will add depth and realism to your landscape paintings.
IAPS Names Prix de Pastel Award
See who was awarded this prestigious award from the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) 33rd Juried Exhibition.
The First 15 Minutes of Plein Air Painting
Virginia Vovchuk, organizer of “Plein Air on the Santa Cruz,” shares the list of show winners and takes us behind the scenes into her painting experiences.
Plein Air Utah, One More Time
John Hughes gives a recap on a recent conference in Midway, Utah, which boasts a backdrop of Mount Timpanogos and has one of the most unique farming vistas in the country.
How Plein Air Groups Get Museum Shows
An exhibition at a regional museum is a marketing coup — but how does it happen?
Teaching Children Art in Mexico
Despite a language barrier, Jolyn Wells-Moran brings concepts such as perspective, composition, color, and values to young artists who crave the opportunity to paint.
Landscape Paintings by Dave Santillanes
Preview an exhibition of landscape paintings with soft edges, atmospheric perspective, and sophisticated compositions.