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Jan 17, 2025 | 
outdoorpainter.com | Cherie Dawn Haas
-advertisement-Our hearts are going out to everyone affected by the LA fires, and as an artist community, we all want to help. Following is a list of trusted resources; please take a moment to check them out and see which one (or more) you’re moved to support. 1.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
outdoorpainter.com | Bob Bahr |Kelly Kane |Cherie Dawn Haas
-advertisement-Discover the step-by-step process Shanna Kunz uses to create an atmospheric landscape painting. From building a strong composition with grids to adding subtle textures with sandpaper, explore how she balances color, value, and detail to bring her art to life. Step 1Shanna Kunz likes to work over a grid to aid in the placement of big shapes and to check the symmetry of her composition. Step 2She then paints the composition in one color.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
outdoorpainter.com | Kelly Kane |Cherie Dawn Haas
-advertisement-With their stationary poses, shapely umbrellas, and telltale setups, fellow artists in the field make attractive subjects in their own right. Here, we showcase seven paintings that celebrate the plein air artist at work — both in front of and behind the easel. 1. Antwan Ramar, “Artists Among the Cotton,” 2022, oil, 8 x 10 in., Collection the artist, Plein air2. Lisette McClung, “Painting Julie,” 2024, oil, 10 x 8 in., Available from artist, Plein air3.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
outdoorpainter.com | Cherie Dawn Haas
-advertisement-Representational artist Todd Lachance is passionate about making art and giving back. In 2022 he created the non-profit Plein Air MD after receiving a grant from The Canada Council for the Arts. Today, Todd’s non-profit takes small groups on plein air trips, providing everything they need to paint for the day. But the attendees aren’t just anyone.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
outdoorpainter.com | Cherie Dawn Haas
-advertisement-On plein air painting > As 2024 wraps up, I want to say thank you to everyone who is a part of our Plein Air Today community. You’ve shared your personal stories with us so we can in turn amplify them to other artists who are looking for inspiration and guidance on the journey. This year, some of you dropped what you were doing to raise money and help in other ways when disasters struck.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
fineartconnoisseur.com | Cherie Dawn Haas
At Realism Live recently, Eric Rhoads and Peter Trippi awarded artist Dawn Whitelaw with the Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award. Enjoy the following presentation that honors her journey:Dawn Whitelaw was born in 1945 to a mother who painted and wrote poetry, and a father who was a surgeon with a strong artistic side. Even her younger brothers are creative to this day. While painting didn’t come into Dawn’s life until later, she was a ‘maker’ from very early on.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
outdoorpainter.com | Cherie Dawn Haas
-advertisement-While the Plein Air Convention takes place over several days, memories from it last forever, along with inspiring moments such as these. “I got to sit by an artist from Israel on the bus to Darnell Farms*. We talked about how art brings beauty to today’s world, when we often can’t seem to find it. She talked about how wonderful her time had been at PACE. We talked about the world we live in, the differences between us and the similarities as artists.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
realismtoday.com | Cherie Dawn Haas
On Day 2 of Realism Live this year, we saw full-length painting demonstrations from Angus McEwan, Juliette Aristides, Dawn Whitelaw, Steve Forster, and Kami Mendlik. It was incredible to watch each painting come to life. In addition to the workshops, we had a special presentation for Dawn Whitelaw, who received the Fine Art Connoisseur Lifetime Achievement Award. There’s still some time to purchase art from the 5th Annual Realism Live Faculty Art Auction, where new paintings are added daily.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
realismtoday.com | Cherie Dawn Haas
Enjoy a recap of Day 1 of the 5th Annual Realism Live, an unforgettable event for artists of all levels of painting in a realistic style. Realism Live is a virtual art conference taking place through November 15, 2024, so join us now or catch the replays at RealismLive.com. We are honored to have so many people from 14 countries and 48 states in the USA with us this year.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
realismtoday.com | Cherie Dawn Haas
Welcome to the highlights from Essential Techniques Day at Realism Live!We’re thrilled to kick off this inspiring week with energy and purpose, bringing together artists of all levels, from seasoned creators to those picking up a brush for the very first time. This week is all about helping you reach your artistic goals and expand your creative skills. Five years ago, Realism Live started as a response to the pandemic, offering artists an accessible, online way to learn and connect.
