Creating paintings en plein air has been an important part of my fine art career that began in 1982. I had just » Read More
Plein Air
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot speaks
“Beauty in art is truth bathed in an impression received from nature. I am » Read More
Stapleton Kearns interview
What do you ask a guy that has blogged about art for several years…in fact, every day for 1000 days? » Read More
Charles Hawthorne teachings
I’m not a big fan of Charles Webster Hawthorne’s paintings, but » Read More
Painting in California
It was 43 years ago that I left California to begin a » Read More
The Field Study
How does one become an accomplished landscape painter without direct study of nature? The simple answer… » Read More
Plein Air Southwest Salon 2015 Winners
Here they are, all the winners! » Read More
Plein Air Southwest Salon 2015
Spring has arrived, people are anxious to get outside, and artists enthusiastically head for the outdoors to paint. It’s also » Read More
Plein Air Southwest Salon 2014 winners
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
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