For centuries, landscape painters have immersed themselves in their subjects by painting outdoors The art of painting “en plein air” means to paint “in the open” (… Read More

  Impressionism originated in 19th-century France. The movement revolutionized the art world. Numerous artists like Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro… Read More

Canvas Reflections: How Artists Depict the Ever-Changing Great Lakes The Great Lakes: A Natural Marvel Spanning over 94,250 square miles and with a shoreline of approximately 10,900 miles… Read More

Winston Churchill in Provence, France, 1948, via Getty Images  Winston Churchill was one of the world’s most important and famous figures of the 20th century. From working as a r… Read More

Russian art has a rich history that is deeply rooted in various artistic movements and influences. From the iconic religious symbolism portrayed in Russian iconography to the emergence of a… Read More

Tsuktiben Jamir Born in Trivandrum, Kerala in the year 1966, Shibu Nateson is of the generation of Kerala artists who attended the College of Fine Arts in Trivandrum in the early 1980s, a pe… Read More

Tsuktiben Jamir In a celebration of artistic diversity and contemplation of the social fabric that surrounds us, Shibu Natesan’s solo exhibition, “Retinal Pleasure,” is set… Read More

Vaishnavi Srivastava “I always return to my first opinion, that the truth and beauty of flesh in sunlight by the sea, is offered to you in a way impossible to secure in pictures built… Read More

The ARTEZA watercolor paint set is a must-have for artists because its 60 shades come in easy-to-squeeze tubes and bonds to the paper surface fast. But for illustrations and posters, the HIM… Read More

There are few sights as awe-inspiring and universally cherished as a breathtaking sunset, and San Diego, a coastal city in Southern California, is well-known for its stunning evening display… Read More

Enjoy brunch bites, croquet games, live music, and plein air painters on May 20, 2023 Don your finest garden atti… Read More

Art competitions are a great way for artists to promote themselves and their artwork with the chance for coverage, exhibitions and even some cash prizes.  There are thousands of art com… Read More

The Naturalism Art Movement was a reaction to the Romanticism movement, which emphasized imagination and emotion in art. The Naturalists believed that art should be based on observation of n… Read More

"Mount Baker from Artists Point" 12x16 oil  850 If you have been following my blog for awhile you have seen various views of My. Shuksan and Mt. Baker from Artists Point. It is a f… Read More

Claude Monet IntroductionClaude Monet (1840-1926) was a French Impressionist painter, who is renowned for his innovative use of color and light to capture the essence of nature. He was one o… Read More

"Snow Shadows" 14x11 oil on panel  SOLDJuried into the AIS Small Works Show 2023 I am very excited to learn that "Snow Shadows" has been juried into the American Impressionist Soci… Read More

"Face the Sun" 20x20 oil 0n canvas  $1600available through the Scott Milo Gallery360-293-6938 Our neighbors who own a flower farm gave us a nice bouquet of sunflowers. This paintin… Read More

Plein air painters know the importance of dressing properly in preparation for Mother Nature’s fickle shifts in weather. Equally important is adorning your painting, once it’s co… Read More

Setting art goals is a great way to improve your art skills and to keep yourself motivated. However, it is important to set realistic goals that you can achieve. If you set goals that are t… Read More

Impressionism is one of the most influential artistic movements in history because of the way it paved the way for contemporary art with its use of bold colours and gestural brushstrokes to… Read More

Jean Baptiste Camille Corot French landscape painter Jean Baptiste Camille Corot is one of the most significant artists of the entire modern era. His artistic style and way of painting inspi… Read More

"LaConnor Boat Haven"  9x12 oil on panel  $600 If you have been keeping up with this blog you know that every year I try to spend time painting in the Skagit Valley. I called… Read More

Giovanni Boldini loved to paint his fellow artists at work. Here is Giovanni Fattori at work on a landscape painting.Giovanni Boldini, Giovanni Fattori at the easel, 1866-67, Gallerie d… Read More

For seasoned artists, who play around with the highest grade oil paints effortlessly, it’s exciting to work on new or basic oil paints techniques. No matter whether you’re a budd… Read More

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I posed the following questions to my Instagram followers. "What do you like most about painting with friends. Are there challenges for you when you sketch with others? Do you prefer pa… Read More

by Jenn Rein Scott Christensen’s need to work outside his comfort zone keeps the canvas fresh. October Green River, Wyoming by Scott Christensen, oil on canvas, 36… Read More

It is no secret that art is a different world on its own, and it takes people with a different perspective to delve into it. Ideally, art comes from the mind in the sense that the artists e… Read More

This evening, Friday, November 20, a plein air group I belong to PAPO (Plein Air Painters of the Ozark) is having artist reception at the Visit Bentonville which is in Downtown Bentonvi… Read More