Beauty and Grit
My response [to living in Philadelphia] was to paint and portray this Rust Belt city whose factories and jobs have been lost in the meltdown of American manufacturing.
Portraying the Raw Power of Water
The rushing water over the rocks and portraying the feeling that man didn't, or couldn't, belong in this space was the inspiration behind "The Edge." Who is it by?
Artist Spotlight: Peter Swift
My work combines both symmetry and realistic rendering, both imagination and meticulous craftsmanship.
Realistic Sculptures of the Human-to-Animal Connection
Whether wild lynx, bison, frog or fish, the bronze-and-wood wildlife sculptures of Montana artist Tyrel Johnson bring a sense of peace to their audience while offering a unique story of nature.
Backlit: Looking Into JMW Turner’s Light
When you fall in love with someone, you develop a love for the things that matter to him or her. As for my friend? Turner’s paintings. One of art’s functions is that it links people, two people certainly, and ideally many people.
The “Beauty Mark” That Got Our Attention
"Beauty Mark," an oil landscape painting by Seth Tummins, won Third Place Overall in the April 2022 PleinAir Salon. Here, Seth shares his inspiration, techniques, and more.
Artist Spotlight: Ellen Buselli
Artist Ellen Buselli describes her inspirations are endless from life and still life objects she collects, taking a 2-D surface and creating illusions of 3-D.
Artist Spotlight: Lori Putnam
Artist Lori Putnam developed a desire to learn how to paint in her mid-30’s, leaving her with a trail of desire to learn more, as an artist.
“Stillness” Succeeds in Salon
We'd like to congratulate the winner of the Overall First Place in this round of the PleinAir Salon. Here's her inspiration, challenges, and thoughts on the composition of "Stillness."
Artist Spotlight: Kim Casebeer
Artist Kim Casebeer gathers inspiration from places where she lives, and revisits them to acquire a deeper study.