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Urban Sketching 101: Insights from Four Artists
Interested in urban sketching? Learn how to simplify your gear, start small, and build confidence with these essential tips from experienced artists.
Painting with Gouache: 7 Serene Examples
Mike Hernandez is a plein air artist and former animation Art Director who loves painting with gouache. Here, he shares seven of his landscapes along with inside info just for you.
It Pays – Literally – To Persevere
While taking part in the Paint Maui Invitational, we encountered various weather patterns, including wind and rain. I had to work fast, but ...
Salon Art Prize 1st Place: “Poplars” Proves Popular
Artist Peggy Immel has revealed her selections for the June 2026 Salon Art Prize. They are ...
Practical Advice for Painting Clouds
Because the diversity of cloud paintings is so unexpected, we offer the following practical advice for painting clouds and skies.
The Real Key to Colors that People Love
"When someone tells me, 'I just love your colors,' I, of course, appreciate the compliment, but I think the real key lies in ...
9 Ways to Improve Your Quick Painting / Pochade Skills
Quick painting trains our reflexes and judgment; it improves the observation of the eyes and drawing skills of the hand.
It’s Simple: Plein Air Painting Is My Joy
When Mo Myra isn't painting outdoors, she's working as a full-time commissioned live wedding painter and watercolor instructor for various institutions such as ...
Flashback Friday: Édouard Manet’s “Boating”
During the summer he and his family spent in Gennevilliers in 1874, Édouard Manet often crossed the Seine to paint with Claude Monet at Argenteuil...
The Forgotten Essentials: A Memoir of Persistence
Working through adversity with persistence, patience, and grace can make us better artists - and better humans, too.
Watch plein air artist Scott Hamill paint ‘Winter Light, California Coast’ step-by-step — learn how he captures light, shadow, and coastal atmosphere in this free oil painting demo.
One moment you’re looking out over sweeping, rugged terrain; the next, you’re caught up in the lively color and energy of ...
Check out these August 2026 plein air painting events and opportunities, highlighting art shows throughout the U.S. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities.
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 ...
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