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15th Annual Red Wing Winners Announced
From 29 juried-in artists who completed three paintings each, the Best in Show this year went to ...
Even An Eye Infection Didn’t Stop Him
When this famous artist began to suffer from a recurring eye infection that prevented him from working outdoors, he found a new way to paint the landscape.
Watch: Free Demo on Painting Waves
Watch this episode of Art School Live with Eric Rhoads, in which Lana Ballot gives a step-by-step painting demonstration on how to paint translucent waves that WOW!
Featured Artwork: Jill Stefani Wagner
Up on Ellsworth
By Jill Stefani Wagner, PSA-MP IAPS/MC
Plein air oil painting on linen panel
11 x 14 in.
$900
Available through the artist
“Although I paint throughout the...
Become a Better Landscape Painter
Probably the same thing that challenged my progress as an aspiring artist many years ago, and the same thing that holds a lot of art students back: preconceived notions about the painting process. That was the short answer. Now for the long answer. I am going to attempt to tackle that question in a circuitous route, but one that hopefully will connect with the reader.
Ahhh … Rivers, Streams, Waterfalls
In these paintings, contemporary artists take us to the water’s edge to showcase these jewels of the landscape in all their glory.
Too Old for Impressionism?
This historic French artist tried to infuse his paintings with a vigorous ...
Watch: How to Organize Your Pastels
In this live interview with Eric Rhoads, Marla Baggetta takes us through a pastel painting demonstration you don't want to miss!
Rural Funk and Fabulous Skies in Pastel
A Pastel Live Spotlight: Terri Ford (Beginner's Day)
A Metamorphosis in Bulgaria
Learn about how participating in an art residency can bring inspiration and lifelong memories. Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso explains more...
What is Tonalism in Art?
Learn how one artist ably juggles the use of monochrome and vibrant color to offer a new take on this poetic style.
How to Use Analogous Colors
In this video interview with Eric Rhoads, watch as Jane McGraw-Teubner demonstrates a pastel landscape painting using analogous colors.
Featured Artwork: Manon Sander
The Right Angle
By Manon Sander
Oil and cold wax on linen panel
12 x 12 in.
$900
Available through the artist
Life led this artist from Berlin, Germany, to...
Why Use Watermixable Oils?
If you're curious about how watermixable oils work and why you'd use them to begin with, you don't want to miss this!
Thoughts on Process: Painting an Industrial Scene
Marlene Steele shares how she used pastel to paint a series of paintings that documented the renovation of Cincinnati's historic Union Terminal.
Could This Watercolor Method Be Right For You?
In this interview with Eric Rhoads, Tim Oliver shares a practice that keeps him passionate about painting. Could it work for you?
Painting Landscapes: Designing a Field Study on Location
When it comes to designing landscape paintings, artists usually have their own approach to making their paintings work, but there are certain common threads worth noting.
Watercolor: Letting Loose With a Little Planning
Starting with a solid framework in pencil gives this Texas artist the freedom to face outdoor scenes more spontaneously in watercolor.
What Is Color Blocking in Art?
In this interview with Eric Rhoads, colorist Camille Przewodek explains why she stresses the importance of color blocking for artists, which she compares to practicing scales for musicians.
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.”