Kyle Ma has made a name for himself as an outstanding painter of one of the most dramatic and breathtaking natural spots in America – the Grand Canyon. It’s a pinnacle of his work and [...]

“It is a difficult matter to keep love imprisoned.” -Apuleius, The Tale of Cupid and Psyche “Apuleius reminds us that love—like art—cannot be confined.” So writes author Brainard Carey commenting on the above quote by the [...]

I have a friend who likes to say that picking up a brush when you’re about to paint something is not the first step in the artistic process – it’s the last. What drives you [...]

Alongside his revolutionary North American landscapes, Thomas Cole issued a prophetic warning of cosmic proportions to the so-called civilized world.  The five paintings (or volumes – together they read like an epic poem) in Thomas [...]

“A happy life is not a life without struggle – it’s a life with meaningful struggle.” That’s the opinion of author Mark Manson. “Doing hard things,” he says, “is a habit that must be practiced [...]

How many people have walked up and down these old stone steps? What sort of lives have navigated this narrow, sunlit passage? A young woman hastening to meet a lover? An old man with a [...]

It’s no surprise that artist Karen Knutson is a member and signature member of a half dozen watercolor societies. What then is surprising is how she first felt about the medium.  “I didn’t even like watercolor,” [...]

Over 1,000 artists gathered for five days of plein air inspiration, instruction, and immersive painting experiences during last week’s Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE), the world's largest annual gathering of outdoor painters.  Hosted by PleinAir™ [...]

When it comes to creating compelling and dynamic artwork, understanding the interplay of light and shadow is essential. One powerful technique that artists across all mediums can use to elevate their compositions is the Notan [...]