An Unguarded Moment
Help us congratulate the Overall First Place winner in the November 2023 PleinAir Salon, judged by Skip Whitcomb.
An Artistic Odyssey
From the West Coast to the East Coast and back, accomplished artist John Rowe has done just about everything to establish a successful career.
One to Watch: Delfin Finley
While several of this artist's portraits convey a frank sense of despondency, discouragement, and despair, ultimately they are intended to offer hope through awareness and change.
Artist Spotlight: David Marty
David Marty went into commercial art and graphic design to be “practical,” but as his family grew and life got much busier, he continued to nurture his passion for painting.
Visionary Work and Necessary Disasters
As an artist, one does not need to sacrifice his or her personal expression for the sake of learning the principles.
Inspired by Venetian Masters
Learn about an artist who has spent much time in Venice drawing, painting, and studying the methods of the many historical Venetian masters who have long inspired him.
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?
On Winning with the Watercolor “Winter’s Reflection”
The winner of this recent PleinAir Salon round shares the challenges, inspiration, and techniques from her winning work.
My First and Greatest Love
We’d like to congratulate our latest winner of the monthly PleinAir Salon. This round was judged by Kevin Macpherson, and the winner is ...
Famous Faces: a Hunt Slonem Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Object of Desire: Read about a portrait of Abraham Lincoln painted by Hunt Slonem, who seems as smitten with ...