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How to Turn an Imperfect Photo Into a Fantastic Painting
Shelby Keefe shares her goals and processes for the painting “Urban Patchwork.”
Why I Paint Landscapes From the Side of Cliff
This 23-year-old painter has figured out how to take her easel up the side of cliffs and through the branches of giant redwoods to dizzying heights. Here’s why.
Painting Outdoors: Inspiration for Life
Moments while painting outdoors can become inspiration for a lifetime of beginning a practice of gratitude, appreciating the “little things” and seeing your palette as half full.
The Ripple Effect of Painting Together
How Georgia Mansur began teaching workshops in Australia, helping to form a new community through the creative arts.
13 Ways to Get the Most out of Any Painting Workshop
Take advantage of the art workshops you attend — don’t wind up returning home, only to paint the same way you always have in the past. John Hughes shares tips for your next workshop.
Video: Painting the Wilderness of the UAE
Follow Dubai-based plein air artist Matt Ryder as he heads into the deserts and mountains of Fujairah, Dubai Creek, Wadi Shawkha, Mleiha, and many other beautiful locations.
Painting On Location: The Great Wall and the Painted Hall
UK artist Rob Pointon shares his experience of painting outdoors at the Great Wall of China, and on location at the Painted Hall in London.
What Inspires Me: Cheri Christensen
Cheri Christensen, who is a master at capturing striking backlight on everyday farm animals and more, on what inspires her to paint. Bonus: Includes video previews of Cheri painting!
Making My Best Guess When Painting Landscapes
Plein air painter Michael Chesley Johnson explains his “best guess” process for painting landscapes, and how it inspires a variety of styles that span the centuries.
What I’ve Learned About Art
Inspiration for Artists > 75-year-old artist Mike Hoyt shares how he was driven to begin oil painting 25 years ago, why he hasn’t stopped since, and what he has learned along the way.
Featured Artwork: Beth Bathe
Return of The Swallows
16 x 20 in.
oil on panel
$2,000
Available at Church Street Gallery, West Chester, Pennsylvania, February 14 – March 28, 2020
Highly influenced by...
Color Corner: 10 Artists Share What’s on Their Palette
We asked some of your favorite plein air artists about their palettes and what colors — and brands — they use to create stunning landscapes.
Painting Mountains and More, in Miniature
Landscape painter Remington Robinson is originally from Chagrin Falls, Ohio, but moved to Boulder, Colorado, in 2004, driven by his desire to paint mountains.
Paint for One Whole Week This October
Get away and do nothing but paint for an entire week … you deserve it!
7 Things to Consider When Painting a Landscape Outdoors
Painting outdoors gives you so many options! Get insider notes from Carrie Curran's advice on "Plein Air Basics."
Inspirational Cityscapes: Painting the Town
It wasn’t until the mid-17th century that the city came into its own as a worthy theme. Find inspiration with these six cityscape paintings.
Featured Artwork: Eileen Eder
Dana Strands Beach
Oil
16 x 20 in.
Available through the artist
“Water and rocks have attracted me as a subject to draw and paint for many years,”...
Salon Spotlight: From Nortontown
TJ Cunningham shares his inspiration for painting “From Nortontown,” which was a winner in the bi-monthly PleinAir Salon (August/September 2018), in the Best Building category.
Painting Techniques: Glazing Basics
Have you heard of the glazing technique, but aren’t sure when or why you’d apply it to your painting? In this guest blog post, Hebe Brooks, a NOAPS Master Artist, explains glazing for beginners.
Announcing the LPAPA Town and Country Winners
The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) recently hosted “Town & Country – Where the Cities Meet the Pastures,” a juried art show. Discover the winning paintings here.