Although a host of challenges await, from fatigue to seeing values and shapes accurately, these paintings prove that rewards abound for artists not afraid of the dark.
Michele Ashby painted items from her late mother’s sewing box to help with the grieving process and to keep her mum's memory alive.
As Linda Mutti paints a coastal preserve near her home, the troubles of the world melt away — which, for her, is the joy of plein air.
Bethany Fields shares her best tips and techniques for painting skies and clouds in pastel.
Arizona artist Christine Debrosky finds inspiration beyond the state’s iconic red rocks.
Lisa Skelly shares the inspiration behind her award-winning seascape.
Felicity House shares an exercise in monochrome. The purpose? To shed color and learn the value of tone (value) in your paintings.
Gail offers some thoughts on the Five Winners. Plus a note to Societies.
Tim Reilly wins the Artist over 65 Award in the December PleinAir Salon Competition. Get your entries in this month!
Advisory Board member Nancie King Mertz shares her creative prompt. Plus Albert Handell is teaching a LIVE 4-day online masterclass.