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THE ULTIMATE PLEIN AIR SUMMER

SUMMERTIME AND THE PAINTING’S EASY

Watercolor Spotlight

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Eastern U.S. Artists Spotlight • Ranging from the rocky coastline of Maine to the beautiful white sandy beaches of the Florida Panhandle, the Eastern Region offers both interesting history and stunning scenery for plein air painters.

KEEP IT CLASSY • Get more from entering a painting competition — win or lose — with these essential etiquette tips from a pro.

ART MARKETING Q&A

BY THE SEASHORE

JUST A SUGGESTION • One can paint tightly in watercolor or oil, but Minnesota artist Dan Mondloch shows why embracing the paints’ looser personalities pays dividends.

DEMONSTRATION: Make a Pure Statement

A CHANGE OF HEART • Artists often speak of “going with your gut,” but for Shar Coulson it took a couple of pivotal paintings and a perilous health situation to convince her to trust her intuition.

OBJECTS OF INSPIRATION

INFORMED FLEXIBILITY • Formulas will only get you so far in the painting process. Artists must be adaptable — and listen to their inner voice for crucial inspiration.

DEMONSTRATION: Proceed With Confidence

CITY LIGHTS • Follow along as this Utah-based artist brings a fresh eye to the West Coast’s City by the Bay.

DEMONSTRATION: All Lines Converge

ARTIST’S TOOLKIT

LIBERTY AND THE SEA • This Massachusetts oil painter has solid advice — both technical and philosophical — for painters intrigued by the seascape.

USING SHADOWS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE • Capturing the unique qualities of light in a scene is the motivation of every painter. But shadows have an important role to play, too. Learn how to make the most of the shadow shapes in your next painting.

ARTIST’S TOOLKIT

WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? • Let’s take a closer look at one section of Fresh Juice.

THE ENVELOPE PLEASE • Karen Hagan, painter and owner of Hagan Fine Art gallery, presents these showstoppers from the February competition.

And the Awards Go To… • Seth Hopkins, Booth Western Art Museum executive director, unveils the top paintings in the March competition.

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PLEIN AIR ALIVE AND WELL IN AUGUSTA

THE BEAUTY OF BORREGO

PLEINAIR LIVE BRINGS IT HOME AGAIN

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Expanded Digital Edition Content

Expanded Digital Edition Content

WHAT’S THE BIG IDEA? • Regardless of what — or where — she’s painting, what matters most to Suzie Baker is recording her response to her subjects in a fresh, direct way.