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John Michael Carter painting in Easton. |
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| Here Are the Winners at Plein Air--Easton Easton, Maryland, is the spot for one of the biggest plein air events of the year: Plein Air--Easton, a competition with a $10,000 top prize, multiple events, and a staff that leaves artists praising the event's organization and execution. So who took the Grand Prize at Easton? [read more] | |
A painting by Al Gury, chair of the Painting Department of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the juror for the June-July contest in the PleinAir Salon |
PleinAir Salon Judge Al Gury Explains His Approach Many artists feel they can better choose their submissions to competitions if they have some insight into the thinking process of the juror. Albert Gury, the juror for the June-July contest in the PleinAir Salon, shared with us some of his thoughts on judging entries. Gain some insight into his approach for entering the contest; the deadline is midnight on July 31. [read more] |
John Porter Lasater kicked off his painting day with this scene, painted at 4 p.m. |
Lasater Paints 24 Paintings in 24 Hours Again -- This Time, Away From Home Sure, one could embark on a painting marathon on home turf, with friends and family ready to provide key support. But what happens if an artist tries to paint 24 paintings in 24 hours in a different city? [read more] |
"The Crape on the Corner," by Jennifer Young, oil on panel, 8 x 10 in. |
My Favorite Place to Paint: Jennifer Young Vistas used to be Jennifer Young's thing. Then she moved to the Bellevue neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia. Suddenly the intimate beauty of a backyard garden became her primary motif. "When I moved here 10 years ago I didn't know a thing about gardens," she says. "I didn't realize how into it people are around here. Over the years it has become so inspiring to me, seeing what works in other people's gardens." [read more] |
"Water -- Plein Air," by Patrick Lee, 2014, gouache, 11 x 15 in. | Standard Deviation: Water Study With careful observation, a body of water can offer a multitude of hues for an artist, along with a window on the weather. [read more] |
"Old Bridge Over East River," by Ray Roberts, 2014, oil, 20 x 24 in. |
Crested Butte Hosts Premier Event Painters descend on Crested Butte, Colorado, in June and July not to compete, but to paint. The invited artists join juried painters and instructors in working for one month toward a sale of their plein air pieces. Others attend the "Open Class" portion to learn from the top-notch talent. [read more] |
"Bow of the Aurum," by Marc Dalessio, 2014, oil on panel, 7 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. |
Painting on a Boat along the Dalmatian Coast Marc Dalessio hitched a ride on his gallery owner's boat recently for a week-long cruise around the islands off the Dalmatian coast, and he painted along the way. The joys were obvious, the challenges, surprising. [read more] |
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"Downside to the High Life," by Leon Holmes, 2014, oil on mahogany panel, 16 x 8 in. |
Why This Works: Countering Symmetry In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they succeed as painted images. This week, Leon Holmes's "Downside to the High Life." [read more] |
An artist paints a tugboat during last year's event. | OPPORTUNITY: Painting Ships in Wisconsin The Door County Maritime Museum is hosting its Paint the Bay event on August 2 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Artists may register in advance now. [read more] |
Wes Newton and John Hughes were surprised when a bear emerged from the bushes to check out Newton's painting setup. The bear soon left without harming painting, easel, or humans. | Parting Shot: Smarter Than Your Average
Bear For those who haven't seen this, we present an artful bear in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. [read more] |
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