Home Search
perspective - search results
If you're not happy with the results, please do another search
6 Tips for Painting People in a Landscape
With a keen interest in plein air painting, Hema Gupta's goal is to paint in a loose and impressionistic style. Here, she shares her advice for effectively including figures in your next landscape.
How to Deal with Criticism as an Artist
“As artists, it is our responsibility to show up and do the work, creating our best work with minimal concern on how others view our work.”
Showing Up
There’s a moment — every plein air painter knows it — when you stand at the front door with your kit carefully packed … and your resolve already starting to waver. The light looked better an hour ago. The wind has picked up. The canvas you pulled out has a ghost of a failed painting on it. And some part of your brain suggests, with the best of intentions, that ...
Does Your Plein Air Painting Experience Need a Recharge?
Mary Longe explains why you should consider a competitive plein air event, including the various types, common elements, and what not to do.
5 Thoughts Every Artist Has
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by color, confused by perspective, or frustrated with your tools, you’re not alone. Inspired by John Pototschnik's teachings, let's break down five common artist frustrations and the simple changes that can transform your painting experience. ✨
An Impressionistic Delight for the Senses
Master Artist Debra Joy Groesser has revealed her selections for the December 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Announcement: The October PleinAir Salon Winner Is …
Elaine Adams, Director of American Legacy Fine Arts, has revealed her selections for the October 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Plein Air Watercolor – From Marrakech to the Mountains
Tag along with this popular watercolor instructor as she guides you through Africa’s largest urban market, an ancient mountaintop fortress, and the sandy beaches of a popular beach resort, and introduces you to the people and cultural traditions of Morocco.
The Tonalist Touch: Stan Sperlak’s Subtle Approach to Pastel Painting
This New Jersey artist draws on the inspiration of Tonalists and Luminists to create atmosphere and light in his unique approach to pastel painting.
Watercolor Demo: Men at Work
Hema Gupta shares a step-by-step watercolor painting demonstration, featuring figures in a narrative landscape scene:
An Open Invitation
Whether you’re a painter or collector, you have an open invitation to the party. Plein air is not an exclusive club reserved for the elite; all who crave a greater relationship with the outdoors, a deeper understanding of light, or a closer connection to the art that hangs on their walls are welcome.
Salon Winner, Southside, is Simply Brilliant
Master artist Thomas W. Schaller has revealed his selections for the July 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Free Video Demo: How to Make Gouache Glow
In this free Art School Live demo, Danny Folkman demonstrates how the careful preservation of transparent layers ...
13 Mighty Mountain Landscapes
In this showcase of mountain landscapes, 13 contemporary plein air painters capture the drama, mystery, and quiet majesty of the world’s ...
New Book: “Lemonade Lists” for Creativity and Gratitude
Plein air artist Cindy Briggs has teamed up with creative coach Carol Frazier to release “Lemonade Lists,” a new book meant to guide you through discovering your authentic voice, showing you how to weave creativity and gratitude into your daily life.
Packing Smart
Find out how just a few changes to your toolkit can make a positive difference to your plein air painting experience.
New Podcast for Artists!
Introducing The Pastel Podcast: A Monthly Dive into Vibrant Color
Jean Pederson’s Evolving Plein Air Journey
Jean Pederson shares insights from her painting trip to Lake Tahoe with a star-studded group of artists.
Paintings of Los Angeles, Before the Fires
Six artists share their plein air paintings of Los Angeles before the recent fires changed the landscape.
PleinAir Salon Winner: A Magical World of Visual Sensation
Mark D. Mitchell, Holcombe T. Green Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture at the Yale University Art Gallery has revealed his selections for the winners in the January 2025 PleinAir Salon. They are ...