I’m not a big fan of Charles Webster Hawthorne’s paintings, but » Read More
Plein Air
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
The Cornish Connection
What might have been wasn’t meant to be. » Read More
The best plein air painter of all time?
The rooms were softly lit and human voices were as whispers…distant and subdued…yet the sound was deafening. Despite the noise, there was present a prevailing sense of awe and respect…maybe even reverence. I was standing in the presence of greatness…a giant. » Read More
Plein Air Southwest Salon 2013
What can I say? While attending the opening reception of the Outdoor Painters Society Plein Air Southwest Salon 2013, held at Southwest Gallery in Dallas, I learned » Read More