On the Easel: A Timely Painting of a Poinsettia
For art collectors, a behind-the-scenes look at how one contemporary artist creates a still life painting of a poinsettia.
Artist Spotlight: Beverly Ford Evans
With her deliberate brushwork and attention to the scene, Beverly captures the essence of the landscape and wildlife beautifully and artfully.
When Time Stands Still: Paintings by Cynthia Rosen
In 2020, Cynthia Rosen found time to experiment with her colorful abstractions of the landscape, and moved toward something many of us can relate to from the year: the still life. Here's how and why her art has changed, and the relevance of a common, but unexpected, shape in her paintings.
Newly Announced: PleinAir Salon June ’23 Winner
We’d like to congratulate this Fairfax, California artist, for winning Overall First Place in the June 2023 PleinAir Salon, judged by artist Peggy Immel.
10 Still Lifes That You’ll Want to Stare at for Days
Remember to blink as you take in these stunning still life paintings by one of today's master artists.
Artist Spotlight: Nina Cobb Walker
As a native El Pasoan, Nina Cobb Walker finds that her surroundings are a constant source of inspiration. As a trailside impressionist, she tries to convey feelings of peace and tranquility in her work.
Artist Spotlight: William A. Schneider
William A. Schneider: art major in college, musician in a band with a record deal, co-founder of an investment firm, art workshop student, and finally full-time artist “living the dream.”
The Grandeur of Having a Cellist Art Model
When it comes to subjects for his portraits and figures, this artist finds interest in a variety of people, in particular other creatives.
Hui Li on Winning the February PleinAir Salon
We’d like to congratulate Hui Li for winning Overall First Place in the February 2023 PleinAir Salon, judged by ...
The Painting That Most Resonated with T. Allen Lawson
"I awarded this small figurative painting first place because of its emotional quality," Lawson said. "I believe it was ...