PleinAir Magazine

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PLEIN AIR HERITAGE

Plein Air Magzine

THIS IS OUR TIME

LOOKING BACK & AHEAD

5 STEPS TO MORE SATISFYING COMMISSIONS • Set a smooth course for success with these tips for both artists and collectors.

NATIONAL PARKS

THEN & NOW

THE JOY OF SMALL MOMENTS • Peaceful and sensitive, the pastels of this Toronto artist steer the viewer’s focus toward the beauty of light, nature, and the details that make life a visual feast.

DEMONSTRATION: Taking a Careful Approach

THAT FIRST FEELING • Viewers are often struck by Tiffanie Mang’s choice of materials — gouache and digital — but the medium is not the message. This California painter has other things to say.

THE TIES THAT BIND • A master of two media, this Australian sculptor and painter finds a common thread in his connection to the land.

DEMONSTRATION: Working Quickly But Carefully

THE ART OF THE JOURNEY • Finding someone who shares your passion for painting and pushes you to grow as an artist and professional is a remarkable gift. Sharing adventures in some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes makes the bond extra sweet. Just ask Kami Mendlik and Kim Casebeer.

KAMI AND KIM’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE

THE MOST AMBITIOUS PLEIN AIR PAINTING OF ALL TIME • With only minutes at a time to capture the unique quality of light at dusk, John Singer Sargent wrangled child models and a super-sized canvas to complete his masterpiece Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose over the course of several months.

A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE • Finding the important points and angles in a scene is key to creating convincing depth and architecture in your city or landscape paintings. A few simple tools and techniques can make it easy.

TERMS TO KNOW

DEMONSTRATION: Gaining Perspective

WHAT IS THE RIGHT EASEL FOR YOU? • With so many options to choose from, selecting an easel can be confusing. To help, we’ve compiled some tips on what features you should look for and how to determine which system best suits your way of working.

AND THE AWARDS GO TO … • Karen Hewitt, painter and owner of Hagan Fine Art, unveils the top paintings in the October competition.

TOP OF CLASS • Cynthia McBride, owner of McBride Gallery, gives high marks to these paintings from the November competition.

These Are the Days

THE BENEFITS OF ORGANIZED LEARNING

13 WAYS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF ANY PAINTING WORKSHOP • A workshop or class is an investment in yourself and your paintings. This popular instructor shares his tips for how you can maximize the experience and reap the greatest rewards afterward.

Aha Moments • We asked members of the Dreamlineartists Facebook group to share the biggest aha moments they’ve experienced at a plein air workshop or art class.

Expanded Digital Edition Content

BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON • A look at the joys and challenges of painting nocturnes.