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This was the 6th or 7th painting I had completed in a week, so I was exhausted, but also warmed up. Sometimes good work comes from being tired because ...

Discover the art of painting with gouache en plein air with expert tips and techniques from Bernard Dellario. Perfect for artists of all skill levels!

"The sky shapes the overall composition and mood of my work," says Ellen Howard, who evokes a deep sense of calm, serenity, and quiet reflection in her landscape paintings. Here, she shares how she starts a sunset painting, why she chooses oil, and insights on clouds and the "blue hour."

Landscape painter Alex Dzigurski has led an inspired life, with a talented father leading him to the path of being an artist. Today, Alex continues to paint and teach, despite having MS.

Watercolor artist Shuang Li explains why sketching from life can have a big impact on your next painting.

Earning a spot on this list represents a masterful command of light, a profound dedication to painting under the open sky, and the ultimate acknowledgment of excellence by peers and industry experts. Do you know any of these artists?

Learn how one artist creates a gorgeous painting using water-mixable oils, the rule of thirds, and a squeegee in this five-step demonstration from PleinAir Magazine.

Combining gouache and oil might sound unlikely, but the two can form a powerful partnership when handled correctly. Raymond Bonilla treats gouache like a painter’s utility knife: a fast, forgiving tool to build a value and temperature map. The result is a workflow that speeds decision making, reduces solvent use, and gives the finished piece both vibrancy and painterly texture.

Use this guide to help you get started plein air painting with tips from artists who are willing to share their knowledge and wisdom.

Like many of his fellow Impressionists in France, Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla designed extensive gardens around his home and studio in Madrid (now the Sorolla Museum) as a reflection of his own creativity and works of art in themselves.