“The First Brush of Spring” paint out in New Harmony Indiana

by admin | Apr 20, 2015 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education, plein air

“The First Brush of Spring” paint out in New Harmony Indiana this past week was a great artist retreat. I was able to paint, meet up with old friends and make many new acquaintances. Thank you to all that participated and made this a meaningful time away. I enjoy...

Outdoor Painting for Everyone

by admin | Apr 11, 2015 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

I am always pleased when someone gets it. D. Nadanyi got it on her first attempt. When I wrote my book Plein Air Painting for Everyone, I meant EVERYONE! It is a simple approach for anyone wanting to paint outdoors. Being adequately prepared helps the painter to be...

Plien Air to Abstraction – Live Interview with Stuart Shils

by admin | Feb 11, 2015 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education, plein air

Streamed Live on February 3, 2015, with the Creative Underground.  As a painter Stuart Shils has explored many avenues. While painting outdoors it changed his path as a painter. Seeing the abstract qualities and gestures of his paint seemed so much more powerful than...

Tips for a Contemporary Painter, Hardback Book, by Daryl Urig

by admin | Jan 21, 2015 | concepts in painting, Education, plein air

My new hardback book “Tips for a Contemporary Painter” has just been published. The book outlines how we can develop a “Painters Code” to help rid our profession of myths and half-truths and promote good artistic thinking. It is the painters’ companion book. It...

What is Plein Air Painting? Think Tank live discussion on January 6, 2015

by admin | Jan 5, 2015 | concepts in painting, Education, online event, plein air

This was exciting! What a great perspective for new and experienced Plein Air Painters. The Creative Underground brings you a live discussion with a panel of plein air painters that describe what plein air or outdoor painting is about. The benefits to your art and...

In search of Cubism

by admin | Dec 22, 2014 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

Cubism fascinated me as a young artist. I must have been in the fourth grade marveling over the concept of three-dimensional space represented from all sides on a flat plane. Wow, how intriguing. A thought Pablo Picasso was it. He was a painter. I would look at M. C....