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How I Got Out of My Comfort Zone and Improved My Art
In a place with constant activity, curious children, and vibrant scenery, Ellen Howard learned why it’s important to “get out of your own way” to make the most of an art workshop.
Cynthia Rosen on Painting Outdoors: Advice for Artists
Captivated by her landscape paintings, I invited Cynthia Rosen to share with us some of her general tips for painting outdoors.
What’s in My Bag?
When flying with art supplies, make sure you arrive with everything you need. Get the top five preparedness tips here.
Painting Abroad: Reflections and Advice
See through the eyes of four outdoor painters who traveled to Cuba to paint this “beautiful and complex” place.
Field Studies, Small Paintings by William Matthews
A selection of plein air field studies and more...
Painting in Historic Havana: A Recap
Discover what this group of artists got to experience while visiting Cuba with Publisher Eric Rhoads. Hint: It included much more than plein air painting!
30 Degrees Below Doesn’t Stop These Painters
Since 2010, painters have gathered at YMCA Camp Menogyn to paint the austere beauty of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the heart of winter.
Hiking to (and Painting) Sperry Chalet
Miles of hiking through the glaciers of Montana led Linda Tippetts to paint “Sperry Chalet,” which later suffered from the park fires of 2017. Read about her thrilling trek in this guest blog post.
Three Important Skills Every Landscape Painter Needs
Simply stated, when these three divisions are understood and put into practice, competent landscape paintings can happen.
Frederic Church: A Painter’s Pilgrimage
View more than 50 paintings, oil studies, and drawings by Frederic Church in this current art exhibition (preview it here!).
Featured Artwork: Christine Debrosky
Aspen Dance
24 x 30 in.
Pastel
A quote that I use often is “It’s all about the light”.
As a landscape painter, that is my primary concern,...
Featured Artwork: Brienne M. Brown
Black Moshannon Autumn
12 x 24 in.
Watercolor on paper
$1300
Available Through Artist’s Studio
www.briennembrown.com
Impressions in Watercolor
Bringing the Everyday to Life
Brienne has been drawing and painting for most...
The Value of Art Retreats
Artists are used to taking workshops, which of course are great ways to learn. But what about events that are all painting, in a beautiful place with no workshop? It's trending - see why...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Saratoga Race Course
When one of our readers, Sharon Crute, read about Poppy Balser’s favorite place to paint outdoors, she was inspired to share with us her own treasured spot.
Painting in Cold Temps, Changing Light
Carl Bretzke painted his PleinAir Salon winning painting in Minneapolis. Luckily the temperatures were hovering just above freezing.
Urban Landscapes: An Art Exhibition
Learn about Rolando Barrero's current exhibition at the Benicia Plein Air Gallery (California).
A, Um, Surprising, Paper Adhesive for Painting Outdoors
Have you ever found yourself without an essential tool for painting outdoors? Such was the case for Dan Marshall, who brilliantly improvised when he forgot to pack tape with his art supplies.
What Failure Can Teach Us When Painting Outdoors
One of the beautiful things about art is that if we pay attention, we can apply what we learn to almost any area of our life, and vice versa. Such is the case with the following advice that plein air artist Larry Cannon shares about failure, success, and the awe that is nature.
Small, Vibrant Palette Knife Paintings: A Gallery of Art
Shortly after discovering palette knife paintings, this Maryland artist established a set of materials and techniques that now allow her to create intuitive responses to the color, light, and texture of the landscape.
Light Like No Other I Have Seen: Painting Outdoors in San Miguel de Allende,...
Approximately 476 years ago a Friar Miguel established the town of San Miguel de Allende, and the rest is history! For artists who enjoy painting outdoors, the history and architectural structures of this ancient town was eye candy.