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"Man with Red Drapery," by John Singer Sargent, c. 1904, watercolor on paper over graphite, 14 3/8 x 21 1/8 in. Collection the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Gift of Mrs. Francis Ormond
News:
"Reclining Male Nude," by John Singer Sargent, charcoal on paper, 18 1/2 x 24 5/8 in. Collection Harvard Art Museum, Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, MA. Gift of Mrs. Francis Ormond	NUDE! Exposure for Those Who Paint Figures If you draw or paint nude figures en plein air or in the studio, there are two opportunities for you to compete for prizes. Details are revealed here! [read more]
"Paul Casale Painting Bethesda Fountain, NYC," by Ken DeWaard (www.kendewaard.com), oil, 12 x 16 in. DeWaard's painting is shown as a great example of painters painted, not as an indication that the artist was the target of fraud.	WARNING! Thieves Target Painters We've received several warnings about a sophisticated plot to extort money from outdoor painters. Find out what's happening so you can protect yourself! [read more]
"Inna Painting in Partola Pastures," by Lana Rak (www.lanarak.com). Lana Rak's painting is shown as a great example of painters painted, not as an indication that she's been a victim of identity theft.	How Identity Theft is Targeting Artists When PleinAir was first published, from 2004-2006, each profile article contained vital statistics about the featured artist. We've since learned that providing that kind of information can make it easier to hack the artists' websites and e-mail accounts. Find out what we learned about protecting your identity in the magazine, and how that advice can help you with your website, blog, or Facebook page! [read more]
Richard Ormond lecturing during the Plein Air Convention & Expo in April 2012	Just Released! New Book on John Singer Sargent When Richard Ormond spoke to a packed audience during the 2012 Plein Air Convention & Expo (www.pleinairconvention.com), he talked about completing Volume VII of the catalog of works by his great-uncle John Singer Sargent (1856-1925). That informative book, covering Sargent's work from 1900-1907, is now available. [read more]
"Louisine Havemeyer," by Mary Cassatt (1844-1926), ca. 1896, pastel on woven paper.	Juried Show for Women Only A juried fine art exhibition sponsored by the Northwest Area Arts Council will celebrate women artists, at the Old Court House Arts Center in Woodstock, Illinois. The application deadline is January 19, 2013. [read more]
Exhibits:
Judy Palermo painting during the Wayzata Art Festival in June, 2012	The Best Paintings by Minnesota Artists From November 10 through December 29, 2012, members of the Outdoor Painters of Minnesota will each be exhibiting two of their best paintings. Find out where you can see these terrific plein air paintings. [read more]
Donna Vis developing a plein air triptych in Yosemite National Park	Pastel Triptych of Yosemite on Exhibition Californian Donna Vis spent 17 hours over several days painting a triptych in Yosemite National Park. The pastel painting, measuring 9 x 36 inches overall, is on view at the Ojai Art Center's exhibition of work by members of the Pastel Society of the Gold Coast. [read more]
"Cloud Study," by John Constable, 1821, oil on paper. Collection the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, CT	A Conservator Responds to Constable's Historic Cloud Studies A distinguished art restorer was inspired by plein air cloud studies and small landscapes created by the great British artist John Constable (1776--1837). Mark Leonard's 11 oil paintings on paper will be exhibited in New Haven, Connecticut, starting November 30, 2012. [read more]
Tips:
Donald Neff using his small acrylic travel kit to paint in South America	The Advantage of Using Acrylic Studies To fulfill a long-standing ambition to paint an expansive view of the Iguassu Falls of South America, Donald Neff made acrylic studies on location and took them back to California to develop a 36" x 72" studio oil painting. A step-by-step demonstration of how Neff created that painting will be included in the digital edition of the January 2013 issue of PleinAir. Here's a brief preview. [read more]