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"Zion Atmosphere and Light," by Ron Rencher, oil, 11 x 14 in. |
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Susan Hallsten McGarry collaborated with Jean Stern and Terry Lawson Dunn for Art of the National Parks: Historic Connections -- Contemporary Interpretations, an award-winning book. | Artists Love Nature, But
Why? A new, award-winning book explores the relationship between artists and the beauty found in our national parks. This is a book that works to explain why painters and sculptors feel drawn to nature. [read more] |
Debra Joy Groesser's view at her favorite place to paint. |
My Favorite Place to Paint: Debra Joy Groesser As many in the world of plein air painting know, Debra Joy Groesser is a very pleasant person with whom to have a conversation. But how many know that her favorite place to paint is one that speaks to her of drama, shadow, powerful beauty, and a bit of danger? [read more] |
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"Fall Colors," by Zeke Garcia, 2013, oil, 12 x 24 in. |
Painting Silvery Light Zeke Garcia went out into the field, set up to paint, and discovered that he didn't have a tube of white. The result was an adaption that worked beautifully. [read more] |
"Sycamores," by Mike Hernandez, 2014, gouache on watercolor block, 6 x 6 in. |
Change Your Brush, Change Your Look Los Angeles artist Mike Hernandez switched from rounds to flats and found that a change in his brush shape meant interesting developments in his paintings. [read more] |
"Hamilton Fort -- February," by Brad Holt, oil, 9 x 12 in. | Why This Works: Playing With Weather 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, Brad Holt's "Hamilton Fort -- February." [read more] |
"Marin Sunset," by Aaron Foppe, oil on primed wood, 8 x 10 in. Collection of Brent Hermsmeyer |
Foppe Swap You don't have to have a lot of money to own original artwork, particularly if you are a painter. Many artists trade a painting for one they admire by a contemporary. Aaron Foppe says it's a cozy situation. [read more] |
Fred Doloresco dragged his studio easel outside to handle a large canvas, and used his French easel to hold his palette and supplies. Photo by Faye Schlatter |
Turning a French Easel Into a Taboret Fred Doloresco decided to go big. So he took two easels out into the field. [read more] |
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"New Year's Eve," by Damien Gonzales, oil on mounted linen, 12 x 16 in. Best of Show at the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico's Annual Juried Show, recently on view at Gary Kim Gallery in Santa Fe |
Winners in New Mexico The Plein Air Painters of New Mexico (PAPNM) recently announced the winners of their annual juried exhibition, selected by noted artist Arturo Chavez. [read more] |
"Hood River Rails," by Aimee Erickson, 2013, oil. First Place in the 2013 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Exhibition. | OPPORTUNITY: Columbia River
Gorge The 2014 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Exhibition is slated for September 2-4 in Hood River, Oregon. [read more] |
"Sunrise," by Kelli Folsom, 2014, oil on panel, 8 x 10 in. | Parting Shot: 30 Sunrises Oklahoma artist Kelli Folsom is going to paint 30 sunrises in 30 days. Starting.... Now! [read more] |
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