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Spring Weeds

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Suzanne Shedosky commented on Spencer Meagher's photo

Spring Weeds

"Like the cool greens against the hot yellows and the tricky business of the red barn background- very well done!"

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Suzanne Shedosky left a comment for Sylvia Kuras

"You're welcome. Yes I believe it is okay to use any medium as I've posted even pencil sketches. I've done work looking through my window to the outdoors and that was okay, too. I think the criteria is posted somewhere.....I have…"

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Donald Maier commented on Jeanean Songco Martin's blog post DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING A PAINTING CARRIER

"I miss read the word carrier and read it as "career", which I thought would be an interesting post too. This carrier looks easy to make. Thanks for the detailed instructions. I am going to give this a try. "

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Georgina Rey's blog post was featured

Colour painting, looking down on pools at the waterfall

Oil on canvas, 120cm x 100cm, done in studio from sketches and smalloils done on site posted in my photos.See More

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Lynne Haines's blog post was featured

Plein Air Wheely carries everything effortlessly in one trip

I take all my plein air equipment anywhere, easily, all in one trip. I just roll it along in my Plein Air Wheely.Everything I need goes with me. No more trips back and forth to the van! Lightweight, compact and sturdy, it loads into vehicles readily. Dirt trails, cobblestone paths, garden gravel, boggy lawns - nothing keeps me from getting to the right spot with all my equipment: chair, umbrella, water, mediums, canvas, paper, paints, extra layers - even lunch - in one trip!This…See More

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ben woollcombe, Cecile Hines and Lawrence Rudolech joined Donald Maier's group

Nautical

Paintings of boats... in or out of the water.See More

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Cecile Hines posted a photo

Pensacola Lighthouse

6 x 8" oil done with the Pensacola Plein air group to be exhibited together to show the different plein air interpretations of the same place

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Donald Maier commented on Donald Maier's group Nautical

"I have always loved drawing and painting the curvy elegant lines of boats. I lived on the Jersey shore up to age 27 and the marinas and boatyards were one of my favorite subjects. Later, I moved to the west coast and continued the practice there.…"

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Donald Maier's group was featured

Nautical

Paintings of boats... in or out of the water.See More

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Nautical

Paintings of boats... in or out of the water.See More

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Tony Robinson's event was featured

Art in the Open 2013, Ireland's festival of plein air painting at "Ireland", "Wexford"

July 29, 2013 to August 6, 2013

'Art in the Open' - a plein air painting festival of paint-outs, workshops, exhibition and good company. The annual August event is open to all and attracts visitors from Europe, USA and all of Ireland to Wexford in the sunny south-east.29th July - 6th August 2013…See More

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Larry Seiler's event was featured

Resolving Your Mid-Values Crisis!...a virtual online course at Convenience of your location and time

May 28, 2013 to June 23, 2013

Has proven a popular Artist Network University course, now to begin its fifth offering. "Foundations" is a bit misgiving as true, this will help beginners off on the right foot, but many painters struggle for years to produce work that captures the viewer's eye, having a good sense of composition, but missing that something. My observations are that so many struggle with what I call a mid-values crisis, which flattens their works losing depth illusion, atmospheric perspective, confuses the…See More

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Sylvia Kuras left a comment for Sylvia Kuras

"Ah my first goof."

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DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING A PAINTING CARRIER

This is an easy and inexpensive carrier. Perfect for travelling and plein air painting.

DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING A PAINTING CARRIER:

1 PIECE OF FOAMCORE (found at art supply stores like Michaels)

Place on a flat surface. Divide foamcore in 1/2. Draw a line down the middle. Measure 1 in on either side of this line, this is wear you will cut into. Using a straight edge and a utility knife cut…

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Posted by Jeanean Songco Martin on May 17, 2013 at 6:42pm — 2 Comments

Choosing a Painting Workshop

For the original post see: http://mchesleyjohnson.blogspot.com/2013/04/choosing-painting-workshop.html

As I write this, I'm at the Art Barn School of Art in Valparaiso, Indiana. Spring has finally come to this part of the world – the woods are filled with a lacy fluttering of green, spring beauties carpet the ground,…

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Posted by Michael Chesley Johnson on May 5, 2013 at 2:50pm

Pushing past former limits

I find it interesting how much goes on inside my head when I paint outdoors. The area around me could be on fire and I wouldn't even notice because of all the inner dynamics. I'm not sure these dynamics are limited to just my "mind" either.

I get swept up in the complete experience of expressing my impression of the subject - it is almost a waking dream state. It has it's own rythm. I start with trepidation and excitement. I expect a struggle and I work at engaging in the…

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Posted by Lynne Haines on April 27, 2013 at 6:52pm

Show at my Studio in Spokane!

Show in the 10th Annual Town & Country Studio Tour? No fee, great venue. It is Sept 14 & 15th, Spokane WA 99203. Deadline is May 15th. Contact me at lynne@tanks-a-lot.net.

Posted by Lynne Haines on April 16, 2013 at 4:37pm

Ups and downs of moving art

Today I am moving my art and all involved to my new studio. One up is it is bigger and funner. The downs are few. Lighting is an issue. But, I found that my local hardware store carries a bulb called (daylight) bulb. Really good. I suggest all look them up. Upward, I have a great area to paint and create. This time of year we enter art festivals and go to festivals. My mind whirls at every one. Living in the Pacific Northwest gives you a wonderful green beauty to paint with. Everyone…

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Posted by lucy schwartz lucyschwartzartist on April 11, 2013 at 3:02pm

Artists who paint on location outdoors... plein air. No studio work, portraits, still lifes, or working from photos.