What She Didn’t Know She Needed
Beth Bathe shares the story of an unexpected connection while painting in Scotland
The Painting Lesson Hidden in Every Sunset
Hint: it starts with value, not color.
A Watercolorist’s Most Honest Confession
Chien Chung-Wei reveals the reason he gave up everything he’d work a lifetime to achieve.
What the Light Does When No One Is Looking
Carl Bretzke sees what most painters miss. Here’s how.
Why Did the Opera Ask a Painter to Help Tell This Story?
Clyde Aspevig Paints the Heart of “A River Runs Through It”
They Called His Work Unfinished. He Called It a Symphony.
What Whistler Knew That His Critics Didn’t
What I Brought Home From the Ozarks
Plein air painting tips, demo highlights, and Ozarks landscapes from the 2026 Plein Air Convention, plus a preview of 2027 at Zion and Bryce Canyon.
You’re Treating the Sky All Wrong
Carla Bosch has been chasing dramatic skies her whole career — here’s everything she’s learned.
The Daily Habit Behind Kevin Macpherson’s Extraordinary Eye
Plein air master Kevin Macpherson shares his philosophy on observational painting, artistic seeing, and finding inspiration in the world around you every day.
The Case for Painting With Less
Donald Demers has spent decades stripping his process down to the essentials. His advice for painters: ditch the distractions and trust what's in front of you.