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1 Iceberg, 45 Paintings
Take in 45 interpretations of an iceberg in this roundup of paintings from the Plein Air Live Happy Hour Paint Along!
LPAPA: From Dusk to Dawn
“The plein air painter does not have typical business hours and you will find them…capturing the first light at dawn, the fading glow of a sunset, or the illumination of a night scene," says Rosemary Swimm.
The Healing Power of Mother Nature
Nancy Klos on painting en plein air: "My hope in this restricted time is for all of us to realize the message of Mother Nature is an offer, a reflection, an opportunity to consider this particular story on a far grander scale."
PIPAF in Isolation
It took imagination and vast amounts of hard work, but organizers report that the 2020 Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival — PIPAF in Isolation — was a success.
Painting Trees – A Symbol of Strength
Bob Masla shares insights on why he chose to paint this specific tree: to "inspire strength, determination, and fortitude."
Covid, Artists, and Energy
Natasha Isenhour, President of the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico, shares her advice on how artists can (and should) preserve your "Energy Bank."
Joe Gyurcsak: How Still Waters Brought a Calm to the Crisis
"It is very unusual for me to have such a bank of time to focus on a multiple-layer oil painting," says Gyurcsak. "I began to slowly build the history of my visual story..."
The Llama Syndicate
Most artists have their unique ways for going about their business. Colorado artist Michael Charron has a few notable ones involving llamas, a syndication system for selling paintings, and underdrawings with spiritual symbols and cursive writing.
I Chased After My Dreams and This Is What I Learned
Artist Tiffanie Mang took a leap of faith and went to Poland for a chance to join the team of painters on the film "Loving Vincent." Here's what happened, what she learned, and how it changed her forever.
A Fourth of July Watercolor by Bradley Hendershot
In celebration of the Fourth of July, we hope you enjoy these watercolor paintings that portray America's colors of patriotism: red, white, and blue.
The 10 Most Common Mistakes Painters Make
Tackle these common issues to start making better paintings sooner rather than later with this painting advice from John Cosby.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
These harbingers of adventure represent freedom, ignite feelings of nostalgia, and tap into our romantic notions of travel and exploration.
Painting Landscapes: Changing Times Call for a Different Approach
In this guest blog post Sharon Weaver shares how she transitioned to teaching art online. Bonus: Includes a step-by-step landscape painting demonstration.
The Great American Paint-In
Learn about a project that is documenting the works of hope artists have produced during their COVID-19 isolation and as the country begins to reopen.
Paintings of Skies From the #StayAtHome Period
We love paintings of skies! Here's a look at what some of your peers created during the recent #stayathome period.
On Painting “Logan Street Sunset”
Congratulations to Gavin Glakas, whose oil painting "Logan Street Sunset" won in a recent bi-monthly PleinAir Salon. In this spotlight, Glakas tells about how the Charleston-inspired painting came to be.
9 “Backyard” Paintings Inspired By #StayAtHome Art Prompts
You'll love seeing these "backyard paintings" your peers created from our recent series of creative art prompts. Click through to be inspired and delighted.
Valuable Tips for Painting a Snow Scene on Location
When it comes to painting snow scenes en plein air, you may experience some of the best sessions on warm, sunny days.
Spring Blooms and Still Lifes
Have a look at the spring blooms and still lifes your plein air peers created while self-isolating, and be inspired.
Mix Color and Get Good Harmony
"When mixing colors for the landscape, artists need to be quick on their feet," says John Hughes. "Outdoors, where the light and shadows are in constant motion, it’s important to be able to mix a color intuitively."