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Wyoming Welcomes Artists in Residence
Earlier this spring, Heather Burton and Chula Beauregard set off for Big Horn, Wyoming, to participate in an Artist in Residence program with the Brinton Museum. Learn about their experience here!
Capturing That Perfect Moment in Watercolor
Follow these three tips to start creating your own perfect moments through watercolor sketching.
Featured Artwork: Alison Leigh Menke
On the Way to Bridal Veil Falls - Telluride
11 x 14 in.
Oil on panel
$1,100
Available through the artist here
When there is a world out there...
Overcoming Creative Slumps
It is a fact that one’s creative juices can ebb and flow. It’s not pleasant when they ebb, particularly when you make your living being creative...
When More is Not More
Combining traditional and water-mixable oils, Lashley uses as little detail as possible — without compromising on her vision for a painting.
On Being an Artist: Creativity, Passion, and Success
"Are we there yet?" Thoughts on how to cherish your moments of art inspiration instead focusing on the “destination.”
Hoosier Landscapes
Indiana’s rich history of landscape painters dates back to an earlier time when interstates and highways did not crisscross this verdant land.
The Artists Retreat You Deserve
Learn why these artists are committed to an entire week of “me time,” and be inspired to save your spot so you can join them!
Learn to See and Interpret Light, Before Attempting to Paint It
In order to better understand the properties of light for your next landscape painting, practice this assignment from John Hughes.
A Day in the Life of an Artist: Michael Holter
We caught Michael Holter recently as he was packing for his next painting trip: China. In this Q&A, he shares with us what a typical day is like for him, what advice he has for other artists, and more.
First Brush of Spring for Hoosiers
Over 100 artists descended on the Wabash River town in Southwestern Indiana, competing for over $20,000 in prizes and purchase awards.
How to Paint Beaches: Nail the Illusion of Distance, Light, and Atmosphere
The key to an effective plein air beach scene is to keep it simple — and that goes for your equipment, your palette, and your subject.
Painting Landscapes Outdoors? Plan for Spontaneity!
“The best plein air pieces start with a well-thought-out plan that is then executed spontaneously with an intuitive hand.” Follow Peggy Immel’s three steps before starting your next landscape painting.
Master Watercolorist Joseph Zbukvic Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
At the 8th Annual Plein Air Convention in San Francisco, California, Eric Rhoads honored master watercolorist Joseph Zbukvic with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the world of art.
Painting California’s Piers
Eric M. Davis traveled over 11,350 miles in 17 months to complete the works featured in his book, “The California Pier Series.” Read an exclusive excerpt and view some of the watercolor paintings here.
Master Pastelist Albert Handell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
At the 8th Annual Plein Air Convention in San Francisco, California, Eric Rhoads honored master pastelist Albert Handell with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the world of art.
Artist, Mother, Muse
Maybe it is the balance this artist has found in life that spills into the balance of color, design, and expression of life found in her paintings.
How Joseph McGurl Paints a Landscape in Oil
Preview Joseph McGurl’s newest art video workshop in this exclusive announcement on how to paint better landscapes.
Featured Artwork: Carol Jenkins
Old Ranch
18 x 24 in.
Oil
$3200.00
Available at Authentique Gallery of Fine Art, St George, Utah
This painting was created in the studio using a favorite plein...
Featured Artwork: Meridee Mandio
The Lifting Storm
Being a painter changes your world. You see more of it, and you see it in different ways.
Every painter has heroes. If...