Welcome Words From an Art Collector
Fine Art Connoisseur applauds collectors like this, who see art as far more than ...
Artist Spotlight: Susan Hediger Matteson
Snowy scenes or dusk, early morning, or fog are a favorite of mine with the fading to nothing. The soft and subtle variations are an inspiration.
Why We Collect Catalina Island Art
For the last several years, all of their fine art collection acquisitions have been through ...
PleinAir Salon Winner Hikes 6.5 Miles to Paint This View
A winner of the monthly PleinAir Salon shares how his stunning painting, "An Eagle's View," came to be.
Artist Spotlight: Carrie Lacey Boerio
To paint the radiant, stained-glass colors in flowers, I’ve discovered the intensity of acrylic inks on a white canvas. In oils, I start with saturated transparent color or apply it as a glaze at the end. I learned combining realism with abstraction in my compositions feels most natural.
Camille Przewodek Takes 13th Annual PleinAir Salon 1st Place
Watch the PleinAir Salon awards ceremony filmed live from the 2024 Plein Air Convention and see who won top places.
Rest in Peace, Art Advocate Roy Chief Rose
With the passing of Roy Chief Rose, the plein air art world lost one of its most ardent advocates; A tribute by Joe Paquet.
Art Collectors Spotlight: A Love for Marine Art
Learn about the proud owners of over 50 artworks created by Fellows of the American Society of Marine Artists. Illustrated here are pieces that reflect the field’s past and present ...
Artist Spotlight: Emma Kalff
I’m always taking pictures of my friends hanging out, having a smoke or a drink, or an intimate conversation. I love the small moments of daily life; there is so much to be learned from them.
Artist Spotlight: Larry Cannon
I sought my inspiration from plein air painting along the beautiful California coastline and in her lush valleys and mountains.









