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“This Can Really Change Your Life”
Highlights from day one of the 11th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo.
Artist Spotlight: Jessie Rasche
How did you develop your unique style?
Jessie Rasche: I’m teaching a workshop right now on how to find and develop your authentic artistic voice,...
Pastel Painting Demo: How to Create Crashing Waves
Join art publisher Eric Rhoads on Art School Live as he gives you free art instruction in pastel painting with artist Lyn Diefenbach.
Are You Loving Nature to Death?
Minimize the impact of painting on location by following a few simple guidelines.
Are You Loving Nature to Death?
Minimize the impact of painting on location by following a few simple guidelines.
One Day in Bayou Country
Reflections on a plein air painting trip with no rules or deadlines - just inspiration and made-to-order sky holes.
Art Workshops and the Benefits of Going All In
Whether you’re looking to grow your skills or explore new avenues, art workshops and classes are an investment in your future. Here’s how to get the most from the experience — both during and after the event.
Nature’s Studio: 9 Paintings For Your Inspiration
Perhaps no one knows better the beauty awaiting us just outside our doors than the plein air painter. Here we share the work of nine artists who found inspiration close to home in a variety of gardens, yards, and green spaces.
10th Annual Olmsted Plein Air – It’s a Wrap!
Thirty top-tier outdoor painters from across the United States gathered in Atlanta to celebrate art while painting the town.
Plein Air Podcast 257: Joe Paquet on Artistic Choices and More
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air painter Joe Paquet, who is leading a special session titled “A Beautiful Beginning: The Art of the Start” this year at the Plein Air Convention & Expo.
"As a die-hard Mets fan, it just made sense to go there and capture these moments at home games at Citi Field." ~ Plein Air Today Reader Theresa Kasun
How Hip Hop Inspires My Plein Air Painting
San Francisco-based plein air painter Tom Colcord approaches his work with a unique mindset. When asked what he means by “the flow,” he references ...
Summer Art Retreat: Join Me and a Few Friends in the Adirondacks
Paint all day, every day, without any distractions; make deep friendships; have everything taken care of for you.
A Painting Exercise That’s Almost Like Therapy
Besides improving your brushwork, these painting exercises will go a long way in improving your overall confidence as you pursue your art goals.
Watch an inspiring video interview with Joe Paquet, who describes his upcoming Pre-Convention Workshop “A Beautiful Beginning," coming soon to the Plein Air Convention.