The premier event of the Outdoor Painters Society, Plein Air Southwest Salon 2014, just opened last weekend (April 5th) at Southwest Gallery in Dallas. » Read More
Plein Air Southwest Salon 2014 winners
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Jill Carver interview
“I think the strongest paintings are the ones that have the simplest ideas behind them. It’s very easy to be » Read More
Three questions about plein air painting – Part 2
In this two-part series, twelve elite artists respond to three important questions facing every plein air painter. » Read More
Three questions about plein air painting – Part 1
In this two-part series, twelve elite artists respond to three important questions facing every plein air painter. » Read More
Plein Air Southwest Salon 2014 submissions
Entering art competitions is one of the things many of us artists do. They’re a good barometer for judging progress among one’s peers, and a good way to be seen by, and connect with, artists, collectors and galleries…all good things. C.W. Mundy advises » Read More
David Griffin interview
“At one time I was convinced that unless I somehow was able to find my voice “a look”, then I would in fact be lost in the midst of all the visual noise.” » Read More
The new Impressionism?
Has plein air painting become the new impressionism? » Read More
David Gray interview
“I believe art is the sincere and artfully refined expression of an idea, thought, emotion, or narrative which attempts to » Read More
The Cornish Connection
What might have been wasn’t meant to be. » Read More
Kara Lysandra Ross interview (Part 2)
Kara Lysandra Ross is the Director of Operations for the Art Renewal Center (ARC). This important organization is playing a leading role as mouthpiece for the realist movement. Criticized and ridiculed for decades, realism is experiencing a dramatic resurgence. ARC has not only » Read More
Kara Lysandra Ross interview (Part 1)
Kara Lysandra Ross is the Director of Operations for the Art Renewal Center (ARC), and is the daughter of Fred and Sherry Ross. At her young age she has become an expert in 19th century European paintings, with a specialization in Victoria Art and French Academic Art. She is » Read More
Faith…a shield or crutch? (Part 2)
Women are often viewed as the “spiritual” ones in the home while men appear more apathetic, certainly not ranking spiritual matters very high on their list…and even if they do, they’re not easily inclined to talk about it. For some men, » Read More