OutdoorPainter

Beth Bathe's reductive approach to plein air painting, combined with simplification, strong design, and a unique perspective, distinguishes her from other artists. Here are a few elements that contribute to her distinct artistic identity and how you can use them to set your own work apart.

In Case You Missed It: Join art publisher Eric Rhoads in this classic episode of Art School Live as he gives you free art instruction in pastel painting with artist Lyn Diefenbach.

From Cotopaxi to the Scottish Highlands, this Washington, D.C., oil painter captures nature at its most elemental, immersing herself in landscapes that are vast, wild, and unpredictable.

How Melbourne-based artist Lisa Wang draws on her early Chinese art education to capture centuries-old objects en plein air.

Richard McKinley takes us through a step-by-step tutorial of painting with pastel over a watercolor underpainting.

I view the world in shapes and color notes — not objects, and this is how I approach my paintings as well. In general, I begin a painting by ...

Ned Mueller has not just painted the world; he has enriched the lives of all who know him. His work is a monument to a life lived with integrity, passion, and an endless curiosity. Watch his PleinAir Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award presentation here, and ...

Learn how to add realistic perspective and depth to a landscape using Carla Bosch’s shape-first approach. Includes guidance on sketching, toned canvas, and leading the eye for an atmospheric Yosemite mountain scene.

How to Paint Landscapes > Learn how to quickly accomplish a glowing, magical atmosphere in paintings with this free step-by-step demo from Bill Davidson ("How to Paint Glowing Landscapes" on PaintTube.TV).

The following landscape painting demonstration is by Trey Finney, whose work stresses high contrast and a high key.