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When “Paint What You See” Doesn’t Work
If we only paint observationally and we rely on our visual perceptions, we are often wrong in our drawing and our values. Here’s why.
Painting the Future
Discover who won which awards in the recent Outdoor Painters Society’s first Salon Show and Sale for their associate members.
Congratulations to Michele Byrne!
Earlier this year, landscape painter Michele Byrne earned a special award from Streamline Publishing — find out what in this announcement.
Paint Light, Not a ‘Bunch of Things’
See how Georgia artist James Richards strives to paint the essence of his subjects by breaking their appearance down to pleasing shapes revealed by the light, and by painting those essential shapes without overworking unnecessary details.
Painting My Way ’Cross the USA — By Bicycle!
Meet Lewis Williams, a plein air artist with a big dream to paint his way, via bicycle, from California to Maine.
What is Cold Wax Medium?
If you’re experiencing a creative block, consider giving cold wax medium a try. Here, Randall Graham shares some basic techniques for beginners. Bonus: Watch a video on how to use cold wax!
9 Artists Over 65: Still Winning
Today we honor these artists who are still painting, and still winning art competitions. Be inspired.
12 Ways Artists Can Reduce Frustration While Painting
The art of painting is a head game. It requires a distraction-free environment that allows you to get into the painting zone and lets things go smoothly.
The Kitchen Tool That Can Help Your Next Painting
Robin Cheers admits that this might sound strange, but this tool can actually help you make correct marks from the start.
How My Painting Got Into a Tokyo Museum
Keith Wicks shares the delightful story of how he discovered his work on display in Japan.
What’s Your Painting Worth?
John Pototschnik explains the six factors that determine how much you should charge for your paintings.
Shadow Selfies
Timothy Horn explains how he stumbled upon a subject that keeps his landscape painting journey interesting and challenging.
Step-by-Step Painting Demo: Patterns and Backlight
In this step-by-step demonstration you’ll see how Lori Putnam’s foundation, the first part of the block-in, is about pattern.
How to Paint Landscapes: Dominance in Painting
Michael Chesley Johnson gives you three questions to consider before you dip your brush in the paint in this guest post on how to paint landscapes.
Painting with Friends, in France
Ellen Howard takes us behind the scenes on a recent painting trip to France with eleven artists. Enjoy a photo recap, and learn her advice for painting abroad.
Chasing California’s Light: A Painting Adventure
A record of the great and terrible adventures of artists and friends, namely Tyler J. Murphy and Daniel J. Keys, on a painting journey through the Golden State.
Changing Perceptions of the Middle East, One Painting at a Time
British artist Matt Ryder takes us to the extreme terrain and tricky locations where he paints mountains that “sing with cadmium colors.”
14 Inspirational Landscape Paintings
The landscape paintings showcased here give us a glimpse of the magic that can be achieved.
Superbloom: Painting the California Poppies
Emilie Lee tells us about her visit to the Antelope Valley and Figueroa Mountain to paint the beautiful fields of poppies, known as the “superbloom” for good reason.
Time-Lapse: Five Artists, One Painting
ICYMI - See what happens when five plein air artists are given a few minutes each to complete a landscape painting — on stage, in front of a large, live audience!