http://paintinglinks.com/plein-air Plein Air Painting Workshops, Equipment, Organizations, and Instruction Thu, 29 May 2008 07:56:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Recently, I have noticed that my use of a palette limited to the three primary colors (red, yellow, blue) attracts a lot of interest from experienced painters, students and collectors. The idea seems bold and innovative but in fact it is not new. Over 100 years ago, Swedish painter Anders Zorn ... http://paintinglinks.com/plein-air/why-use-a-limited-palette.htm The fourth annual “Paint the Town” Plein Air Painting Competition held in St. Petersburg, Florida was a big success. Sponsored by the St Petersburg Representational Art Association, Inc. (SPRAA), this is one of the Sunshine State’s most exciting art events. The artists worked hard to produce a show ... http://paintinglinks.com/plein-air/paint-the-town-2008-plein-air-painting-competition.htm Here is where you can get information about the supplies I recommend. In nearly all cases, these are the supplies I use myself. Important note: Some suppliers offer incentives to established artists to promote their products. I will not do this and I do not accept sponsorships from any product ... http://paintinglinks.com/plein-air/barry-john-rayboulds-plein-air-painting-equipment.htm Here is a listing of the top plein air painting events and competitions that you can apply to participate in: Telluride Plein Air Visitors and locals alike will have the unique opportunity to observe some of the nation’s best plein air artists as they paint on location in the Telluride area. ... http://paintinglinks.com/plein-air/where-can-i-find-information-about-plein-air-painting-competitions.htm Here are some painting workshops that will be taught in Italy this year: Plein Air Painting In Tuscany: Part 1, with Barry John Raybould Join us for a plein air painting workshop in the hilltowns of Chianciano and Montepulciano, Tuscany. This workshop is in two parts, and you can attend either or ... http://paintinglinks.com/plein-air/plein-air-painting-workshops-in-italy.htm Once you have created your masterpiece on location, you want to make sure you get it back to your home studio without damaging the painting. There are a variety of boxes and other pieces of equipment you can use, some are heavier than others. The one you will choose depends ... http://paintinglinks.com/plein-air/wet-panel-carriers.htm You have spent many years learning how to paint, and you have a closet full of paintings waiting for the right person to come along and buy it. The problem is, not many people pass by your closet. Here are some tips on how to market and sell your paintings ... http://paintinglinks.com/plein-air/how-can-i-market-my-paintings.htm Many plein air painters have more than one easel. They have probably tried all the different types of portable easels and pochade boxes on the market, and some have even made their own. Each artist has their own requirements for an easel, and most serious plein air painters use systems ... http://paintinglinks.com/plein-air/how-can-i-build-a-plein-air-easel.htm When Monet exhibited his painting “Impression: Sunrise”, the art critic Louis Leroy used “Impressionism” as a derogatory term to describe the painting. Since then it has been used to describe any painting done by the group of artists in Paris in the late 19th century, such as Renoir, Monet, Pissarro, ... http://paintinglinks.com/plein-air/what-is-impressionism.htm These are our recommendations for places to get the best plein air painting instruction. Virtual Art Academy online plein air painting course. This is a self-study course with a nine-step process for creating a plein air painting, written by one of the top plein air artists working in California. There are ... http://paintinglinks.com/plein-air/plein-air-painting-courses.htm