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PLEIN AIR BUZZ: November 9, 2026
First Charleston Plein Air Competition (South Carolina): Organized by Dru and Silvia Blair of the Blair Center for the Arts and Mary Martin Fine...
One to Watch: Meisha Grichuhin on Composition and Confidence
Growing up in California, Grichuhin was constantly inspired by nature and the majestic landscapes the state has to offer. By spending much time outdoors painting and hiking, she now ...
INSPIRING ARTIST: Painting America, A Journey of Belonging and Identity
Explore how Ukrainian-born painter Anton Pavlenko reconciles identity and belonging by capturing the American West, portraying America as a "rugged quilt" of stories and perspectives.
GALLERY: 8 Inspiring Skyscapes
See how the creators of the paintings featured here made the most of this dynamic subject.
ART ADVICE: How to Learn From a Demo – and Put It Into Practice
On how to make the most of your art lessons > Most students do not know how to drill something on their own. We assume that invisible skills, like how to practice and how to watch a demo and pull something usable from it, will develop on their own, but ...
PLEIN AIR PAINTING TIP: Plan By the Seasons
The energy surge, delight and awe, I experience when I'm surrounded by nature's colors is such a visceral experience. Here's why I ...
Winning Work: “A Shimmering Light, Jackson Lake”
Diane Waterhouse of Waterhouse Gallery has revealed her selections for the September 2026 Salon Art Prize. The winners are ...
Beyond the Exhibition: Helping Artists Turn Connections Into Lasting Opportunities
How Art Easely and Lumaprints are helping artists reach more collectors, simplify their businesses, and earn more from the work they create.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: Painting “Without a Net”
On painting and using photo references > "The plein air sketch forms the basis of all of my art making," says Joe McGurl, who goes on to add ...
INSPIRING ARTIST: The Transformative Experience of Painting America
Plein air painter Richie Vios came to the United States from the Philippines through a personal turning point ...
This year’s Fall Color Week (a Publisher’s Invitational painting retreat hosted by our charismatic Eric Rhoads, CEO, Publisher, and Artist) welcomed 80 people to the Schoodic Institute in stunning Acadia National Park during peak autumn color. In addition to painting in the same locations as the historic Hudson River artists, there were ...
Color is always shifting for plein air painters. What to do? Gavin Glakas explains how he uses color studies when "chasing the light."
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Jason Bouwman, who ...
For plein air painters, there’s a positive aspect of increased darkness - the opportunity to practice painting nocturnes.
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