Painting out of doors need not require the carrying of bulky materials. With a little thought and preparation, it can be hassle-free and an exhilarating experience.

Jun 15, 2009 - Rachel Shirley

Painting masters such as Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir painted en plein air. The aspiring landscape artist should, too.

Mar 19, 2009 - Alina Bradford

An idea for an art lesson plan may include alfresco painting which is great for students wishing to learn to paint from life.

Jun 5, 2010 - Rachel Shirley

Painting en plein air can be made easier with the artists' pochade box, a handy gadget which enables the artist to ferry wet paintings over fields.

Jul 10, 2010 - Rachel Shirley

Oil painting in the open air is an exhilarating experience, but how does one carry the wet paintings back over the countryside? A practical contraption is required.

Jun 12, 2009 - Rachel Shirley

Watercolor artists often enjoy painting in nature. They may have to make special accommodations for the sun, wind, and weather.

May 7, 2010 - Karla Beatty

Varnishing oil paintings forms an important part of oil painting care. But the proper application of varnish is vital or the painting could be spoiled.

Jan 7, 2010 - Rachel Shirley

Need a creative boost? Let spring make your artistic skill and paintings better than ever.

Feb 24, 2009 - Alina Bradford

Contemplate the impressionistic beauty of spring in works by Alfred Sisley, Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Childe Hassam and Willard Metcalf.

Feb 17, 2009 - Meg Nola

German-born Albert Bierstadt's vast, romantic paintings captured the spirit and promise of the early American West.

Aug 10, 2008 - Meg Nola

While Alfred Sisley is not the best-known French Impressionist, his works offer a fine expertise and sense of tranquility.

Dec 21, 2008 - Meg Nola

Many fine artists have created paintings with trains as subject matter. Impressionist artists were especially inspired by the new transportation technology.

Oct 4, 2011 - Mary Rayme

Reynolds paints the city of Nelson's homes from alleyways & backlanes, with clean lines & perspectives, bold colours and meticulous draughting skills.

Jun 25, 2009 - Simone Keiran

Seventeenth-century Classical Landscape painting was greatly influenced by German artist Adam Elsheimer.

Jun 27, 2006 - Suzanne Hill

Density is one of the guiding principles of indoor air quality.

Feb 14, 2011 - Jeffrey May

There are many types of clouds. Here's how to paint clouds well, and add them to a composition properly.

Jul 21, 2007 - Alina Bradford

What living museums are there to visit in England and what is their history and importance?

Oct 3, 2011 - Sharon Brookshaw

After a long winter of playing mainly indoors, these exciting outdoor activities are sure to put the spring back in kids' steps.

Mar 14, 2010 - Emily Boss

Turn a drab outdoor deck or patio into and exciting oasis with a little bit of creativity and some tips taken straight from interior decorating basics.

Jul 14, 2010 - Kristin Abraham

Vera Rodgers was originally a self taught artist, growing up on a farm in Illinois. She later taught art and now does startingly realistic pet portraits.

Sep 22, 2011 - Frances Simmons