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Miniatures Offer Options: The Benefits of Painting Small Works
"I came up with the idea of creating a series of miniature paintings during an economic slowdown, but the business decision has turned into a preference and a passion."
Joe Anna Arnett On Painting the New Mexico Landscape
Learn how to make the most of plein air in the southwest, including what colors to bring and how to prepare for the weather.
A Design Technique That Stopped a Painter in Her Tracks
The paint was still drying on Brenda Boylan’s five-foot-wide landscape when she took a few minutes to chat with me about her most recent work. Learn how the painting came to be, including the design concept she discovered and applied when she was halfway through the piece.
Joseph McGurl: You Know You’re An Artist When …
Joseph McGurl shares five secret practices that might seem off-the-wall to others, but have become completely normal for him.
Snow Days: 8 Landscapes Celebrating Snowy Scenes
Several artists braved the elements to give us their responses to the snowy landscape.
Painting Outdoors and Getting Back to Basics
Learn simple ways to increase your competency and skillfulness for painting outdoors.
Surprising Things 7 Pro Painters Do
Over the years, we have shared plenty of traditional tips for painting outdoors, such as how to develop the right composition when there’s a...
How Michele Usibelli is Breaking New Ground
Forcing herself outside the familiar is what keeps Michele Usibelli’s artwork fresh and fulfilling to make.
Coming in January: National Mentoring Month
January is "National Mentoring Month," and what better way to mentor than to share the practice of plein air painting with a young person?
How to Paint Like Monet: Understanding Light Keys
Immediate spoiler: There isn’t a formula for learning how to paint like Monet. But as Camille Przewodek explains, it’s a way of thinking ...
How Do the Pros Ship Paintings?
There comes a time in an artist’s career when she or he needs to ship paintings across the country for an exhibition. What is the best way to do this?
Just Go Looking
In this "inspiration in a minute" post, Kevin Macpherson takes us beyond the paintbrush.
The Rhythm of Urban Scenes
In pursuit of a blend of drawing and painting, this Delaware artist depicts the abstract strength in back alleys, side streets, and intersections.
No Jumping!
In this painting tip of the day, learn why you shouldn't "jump around," for yourself and those viewing your painting.
In Deep Water
Don't find yourself in deep water when it comes to painting elements like rivers and streams. In this Art School Live with Eric Rhoads, Kathleen Hudson takes us through a demo on how to paint moving water.
Salon Winner Discusses His Array of Tools
Mark Boedges brings years of work and a honed selection of equipment with him to paint outdoors. Like what?
Bring on the Backlight
In this episode of Art School Live, Eric Rhoads welcomes Michael Holter to the show! Michael is on the faculty of the 2nd Annual Watercolor Live virtual art conference; in this interview he demos a stunning backlit landscape.
George Gallo on Finding Your Own Voice as an Artist
Need art inspiration? Start here > learn what the masters had in common, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your art, and more.
Quick Tip: Whipping Up Your White
Kyle Buckland shares a helpful technique that has been practiced by some of the greatest landscape painters.
My Artist Spirit Guide Is …
Just for fun! Who is your artist spirit guide? Check this "guide," and then tell us!