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Plein Air Paintings Are Better Than Studio Paintings. Here’s Why…
Paintings created en plein air are elemental, raw, and honest. Those from the studio are coddled, overworked, and contrived. Artists rightfully…
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Earning the 100% Plein Air Label
"Plein air" is a special designation. Earned under specific circumstance. Completed entirely outside, on location, directly from observation.…
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Paint often. Paint well. Paint with passion.
Paint often. Paint well. Paint with passion. This should be every painter's commitment. Anything else is a flirtation. Measure in miles of…
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3 Levels Of Plein Air Gear And Which Setup Is Right For You
Your comfort outside has a lot to do with the success of your painting. So make sure you have the right gear configuration, to stay…
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How Growing Artist Find Their Ideal And Unique Plein Air Color Palette
Your paint color palette is a sacred choice. This choice shows your style, mood, and individuality. But it's not an easy choice, especially for…
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Earning The Alla Prima Label
"Alla Prima" is a special designation. Earned under specific circumstance. Painted in one single session, or "all at once". No second session.…
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How Painting With Your "Wrong Hand" Can Unlock Loose, Bold, And Unexpected Artwork
Painting with your “wrong hand” might be the right move for your art. Using your non-dominant hand is a fun way to unlock looseness and whim.…
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3 Unlikely Things That Got Me Into Art And Plein Air Painting
In 2021, at 35 years old, I started plein air painting. I share my story, to help you reflect your own journey. Reflection reveals your…
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3 Things To Read to Break A Funk And Fuel Your Creative Inspiration
Sometimes you get into a creative funk, and have a hard time making art. You want to make art, but procrastinate, scroll, organize, and do…
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The P's of Painting and Product Management
The P's of Painting 👨🎨 and Product Management?? 💻 🎻 Practice: where you intentionally learn and iterate 🏗️ Production: make work to highest…
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Why You Should Paint 2 Paintings, Of The Same Exact Thing, At The Same Exact Time, To Level Up You Art
Painting well is a game of numbers. It's a practice measured in miles of canvas. To improve fast: paint a lot, iterate, reflect, and stay…
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3 Books That Every Growing Artist Should Read to Paint Like A Creative Rebel
The most interesting paintings challenge the status quo. They are unconventional and bold. Their creators are rebellious artists. Here are 3…
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5 Small (But Easily Fixable) Mistakes Most Artists Make When Plein Air Painting
Making a successful plein air painting is a big challenge. It's actually more about preparation and mindset, than painting skills. So for…
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Plein air painting is an adventure
Plein air painting is an adventure: It has a beginning, middle, and end It has challenges and rewards It crafts relics and fond memories This…
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If You’re Interested In Learning Plein Air Painting, Subscribe To These 3 YouTube Channels
Learning plein air painting is hard. Luckily, everything you need to get started, become proficient, and stay inspired, is available online,…
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3 Ways To Keep Your Art Momentum Going Even When You Don’t Have The Energy to Paint Outside
Some days, you don’t have the energy to paint outside. Especially if you balance a full-time job, or family, with your art hobby. That’s…
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Ever Wonder The Best Medium For Plein Air Painting?
Gouache is the best medium for plein air. Plein air is all about speed. Capturing a moment, before the light changes. Appreciating nature.…
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If you are interested in growing as an artist, you should get familiar with the different modes of painting.
Separating these modes let's you focus with intention on different outcomes. I learned these from Tim Packer, established gallery artist and…
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How Growing Artists Take Their Paintings To The Next Level By Ruthlessly Studying Composition
A few years ago, my paintings sucked. They were wonky and amateur. Today, my paintings sell in a gallery. I have confidence and recognition.…
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3 Tips For Growing Artists To Minimize With Discomfort While Plein Air Painting
When you paint outside, en plein air, just assume it's going to be uncomfortable. Here are a few tips to deal with discomfort: Prepare for all…
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The Plein Air Painting Framework To Deal With Spectators And Turn Annoyance Into Opportunity
When you paint outside, spectators will stop, admire your work, and ask questions. Some artists find this annoying, because making art takes…
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The Amazing Benefits of Plein Air Painting for Growing Artists who want to Breath Fresh Air, Stay Interesting, and Develop Their Style
Plein air painting is super rewarding. It's also a big challenge. But that's why it's so beneficial. And fun. Here are reasons why growing…
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6 Tips for Plein Air Painters to Stay Comfortable in Cold Winter Weather
Winter means beautiful landscapes. Subtle shifts in snowy shadows. Crisp skies. Light winking off icy mountain peaks. Longviews through bare…
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3 Digital Tools to Improve Your Plein Air Paintings for Tech Savvy Artists on iPhone
Plein air is about painting in nature. Observing the real world with your eyes. Though it's nice to be analog and outside, digital tools are a…
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3 Analog Tools to Improve Your Plein Air Paintings
Are you just starting to paint outside? Trying to improve your work? Plein air is a challenge. Having the right gear. Finding a good scene.…
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The People Who Have Influenced Me In Plein Air Painting
Plein air painting is a long, but satisfying pursuit. I owe much of my progress to these people: Turner Vinson I discovered Turner on YouTube.…
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The Best Piece of Advice I Got About Plein Air Painting
In 2020, Turner Vinson gave me an unforgettable piece of advice. I was new to painting outside. Like most beginners, I made a lot of mistakes.…
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How I got my Paintings in to a Gallery
In 2019, I started painting. 5 years later, I had paintings in a gallery. The way it happened is not how you think. I did not go to art school,…
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How I Became a Painter
Over the last 6 years, I have painted regularly. I have records of 1200 paintings. I learned from workshops, online classes, YouTube videos,…
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The Best Way To Start Painting Plein Air
I love painting outside, en plein air 👨🎨 But, I had a hard time figuring out where to start, and how to do it. So, if you are new to plein…
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3 Painting Topics I Am Exploring Right Now
There are 3 painting topics I am actively thinking about a lot: Gouache 🎨 Gouache is an opaque watercolor. I discovered it to a few year ago.…
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Why I’m Writing Online
I recently started the Dickie Bush & Nicolas Cole Ship 30 for 30 course. Here are a few reasons why: 1. Clear writing for clear thinking 1.…
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Professional With Serious Hobby
Are you a professional with a serious art hobby? I want to hear from you! ✨ Spend days in code editors, spreadsheets, meetings, or leading…
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My Job is software PMing My Hobby is painting
My job is software PMing 👨🏻💻 My hobby is painting 👨🎨 Good balance of digital and analog. Organized and creative. Inside and outside. I took…