Painting with pastels is a way to invite playfulness and creativity into your art practice. Here, Aaron Schuerr explains how to have fun with this medium while creating a sophisticated painting.
Ten tips to enhance your art workshop experience and unleash your artistic potential, plus advice for first-time jitters and finding the right class for you.
Discover how digital painting is transforming the art world by blending traditional techniques with modern technology. Insights from industry veterans reveal the evolving role of digital tools in animation and fine art.
In this free video lesson, discover how Notan value studies and digital painting can transform your artwork by simplifying shapes and enhancing composition.
Check out what these artists and jurors have to say about winning art competitions, including what catches a juror's eye and how to put your best foot forward.
Contemporary realism artist Patricia Tribastone shares her inspiration and process for the still life painting "Roses and Copper" (oil, 20 x 16 in.).
Congratulations to Benjamin Kendall, whose work has been recognized in the monthly PleinAir Salon. Discover the inspiration, challenges, and process behind Benjamin Kendall’s award-winning pool painting, “Contemplating.” From capturing the nostalgia of summer to mastering the movement of water, he shares his journey, creative struggles, and the satisfaction of winning in a competitive category.
Discover how artist Scott Christensen masterfully blends accuracy and interpretation to create realistic landscapes that captivate and inspire.
This guide is organized by State and includes a special section for Multiple Venues, International Art Workshops, and Online art workshops, so make sure you browse all of it to find the right place for you!
Discover how Lucasfilm artist-turned-landscape painter Frank Ordaz blends cinematic storytelling with fine art. In this exclusive interview, he shares insights on plein air painting, portraiture, and more.









