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Slow Down Before You Poke Your Eye Out With That Paintbrush!
Today we tip our hats to Lyn Boyer, who shared an inspirational post recently on why we try to rush toward greatness, even though we all know that time is an essential ingredient to mastering anything that’s worthy. See what she has to say about this topic, and be inspired.
The Importance of Value in Painting
Believe it or not, value is actually more important than even this element to the design and success of a painting.
Re-Introducing Artists on Art
Learn about a newly improved digital magazine experience that’s by artists, for artists!
Sorolla and Painting the Color of Light
What makes a Sorolla a Sorolla? Any time two or more outdoor painters get together to talk about this master artist, they always agree on this one thing.
Valley of Death and Dying to Paint
Outdoor painter Michael Bartlett reflects on his recent travels through Yosemite, Abiquiu, and more, in “an experience that the hungry soul craves, seeks, and finds fulfillment from.”
David Leffel Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
We wish to congratulate master artist David Leffel for earning a Lifetime Achievement Award. Watch a touching mini-documentary about his life and his path to becoming a legend.
Alvaro Castagnet Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to watercolor master Alvaro Castagnet, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo.
Winning an Art Competition Requires This
Artist and art industry veteran Terry Stanley explains that winning a competition hinges on doing one thing right at the onset: see what it is to increase your odds.
A First-Timer’s Response to PACE
As you'll see in this Plein Air Convention recap, it turns out that hanging out with a thousand artists is every bit as much fun as you would think!
Greg Carmell: 5 Golden Rules Of Painting
Outdoor painter Greg Cartmell tells us about his first influences, including their memorable words of advice for painting.
Painting (and Life) Advice for the Painter’s Journey
The most important things we learn aren’t just technical tips, Michele de Bragança tells us, but rather, life lessons.
Adjusting My Painting World for Three Large-Scale Paintings
See how Laurel Daniel is accomplishing a commission for three large-scale paintings — a logistical feat, from building the canvas itself to executing the art.
Loving Vincent: 10 Things I Learned From Van Gogh
A painter/animator for the Academy Award-nominated movie, “Loving Vincent,” shares what she learned from Van Gogh during this process, including the importance to “study and learn, then go beyond.”
Paint in Santa Fe With Us
As you read this, I’m packing up and preparing to meet several hundred artists in Santa Fe on Monday, when the 7th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo will begin, and I am so excited about it, for several reasons. See why, and score some advice from previous attendees!
Free Preview! Learn How to Paint Urban Scenes in Pastel
In this preview of “Urban Pastel Paintings,” Nancie King Mertz shows us how she approaches cityscapes. See why she says you can use the same approach with both oil and pastel paintings (and why she has become a devotee of pastel).
Featured Artwork: Debra Joy Groesser
View from Menor’s Ferry
11 x 14 in., oil on linen panel (plein air)
$1200 Available through Montgomery-Lee Fine Art, Park City, Utah.
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Featured Artwork: Cynthia Rosen
Coastal Blue
16 x 20 in., oil
$1800 Available from the artist
Cynthia became swept up in a passion for plein air painting after moving from New...
Featured Artwork: John Slivjak
My Street
12 x 9 in., oil on canvas
2018
$950 Available from the artist
There have for many years been two sides to John Slivjak: fine artist...
Rising Tide: Advice for Painting Waves
Water as a featured element in painting has been used by artists throughout history. Here, John Slivjak explains four things artists need to consider when painting waves.
5 Paintings That Prove Less is More
For your viewing pleasure (and for inspiration), check out the winners of the recent Laguna Plein Air Painters Association 12th Annual "Less is More" small works show.