I consider myself a colorist.  That is, I find that color palette inspires the visual message I wish to...

Did you know that OPA has been sharing artists’ blog posts for over ten years?  We have an extensive...

I have heard many artists say they wish they could loosen up in their work. Certainly, many of...

We are pleased to share this week’s blog from OPA Master artist Albert Handell.  Albert will be giving...

If your 2020 calendar looked like mine, it was packed with paint-outs, workshops, and gallery openings, as well...

In my humble opinion, OPA’s annual National Show is simply the best exhibition of art in the world. ...

Refine Your Motives If the career path of plein air painting shows, art fairs, or gallery representation does...

Creating a successful painting not only requires focus on technical skills such as drawing, color, values, edges, and...

How to deal with digital reference material In today’s Covid world, artists, like everyone else, have not been...

Did you know that OPA has been sharing artists’ blog posts for over ten years?  We have an extensive...