OutdoorPainter

Andrew Borg wanted to capture a “sensation” rather than an “expression” when he set out to create this unusual painting composition.

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews artist Marc Anderson about his path from freelance illustration to fine art and the discovery of plein air painting that changed the direction of his career.

In this new episode of the Plein Air Podcast with Eric Rhoads, explore how plein air painting shaped John Lasater’s artistic journey—from the highs and lows of the competition circuit to learning composition through feeling, study, and community.

"Fall foliage is my favorite time of year to paint in the White Mountains," said Melanie Barash Levitt. In this classic Art School Live interview, Melanie paints a fall landscape using only a palette knife.

Right now we're seeing up-close-and-personal presentations during Plein Air Live, an online art conference unlike any other.

The unique challenge of the forested landscape is translating all that chaotic beauty into a coherent design. In scenes that include millions of leaves and needles, thousands of branches, hundreds of species of plants, and numberless blades of grass, where do we begin? Rick J. Delanty explains.

Cindy Baron is nationally recognized in both watercolors and oils, painting the grand landscapes of the western mountains and coastal shorelines. Enjoy an exclusive interview by John Hughes about Cindy's path in art and her insights on painting techniques.

Neutrals, when used correctly, evoke a feeling of mood and quality of light that is unequaled. Your work can be ...

Help us congratulate Clyde Aspevig, who is being recognized for both his mastery of painting the Montana landscape and his lifelong contributions to the tradition of Western art.

Lisa Stauffer, PSA-Master and IAPS-Eminent Pastelist, shares the story behind her painting of a barn that caught her eye from the highway.