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Rejected by Oil Painters of America again?
Questions and suspicions often arise when one’s work gets rejected from an art competition. It’s normal, particularly when you believe your work is worthy of recognition. Thoughts of favoritism are a...
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Painting transports
As a young boy in the 1950′s, I was fascinated with, actually loved, trains, planes, automobiles and auto racing. Every September I eagerly anticipated the release of new models from each manufacturer....
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“Out of Bounds”– the creative process
When creating a list of the basic building blocks that I believe must be present for a painting to be successful, I list Concept as number one. Concept is like an outline for a speech, it’s having a...
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John Cosby interview
John Cosby is a passionate plein air painter. To him it’s a hunting expedition. “You hunt the scene, the sensory memories, and the ability to get out of your own head, and feel the place,” he says....
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“Be Still My Soul” takes the silver
My painting “Be Still My Soul” – 30″ x 40″ – Oil – took the Silver Medal at the 27th Annual Oil Painters of America National Show. I’ve been in the show several times but have also been rejected...
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Plein Air Southwest 2018 announces winners
The Outdoor Painters Society made some big moves this year, according to President Tina Bohlman. “Late in the Spring of last year, the OPS board decided that it was time to take a different path with...
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Where in the World is Plein Air 2018
I was honored to be invited to participate in the 5th Annual “Live” Online Plein Air Art Show, Where in the World is Plein Air 2018. This amazing event is hosted by the Illume Gallery, and its two...
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Art as expression
“To the painter who thinks of art as a matter of harmony and arrangement, simplification is a process of eliminating meaningless detail, of integrating the disparate elements of subject matter and...
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The “Color” video (Step 1)
I am very pleased to have just completed the videotaping of my second art instruction video This one’s about color and is a worthy companion to my first DVD, Limited Palette Landscapes; both together...
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Italian influence
Italy is a magnificently beautiful country and the contributions it has made to the world in architecture, as artists, and as designers of beautiful useful products is staggering. I think it’s...
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Color Concept
Color is an important part of painting. Some artists believe it is the most important part. I don’t agree. The reason for my position is that masterful paintings have been achieved using just black and...
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Overcoming Creative Slumps
It is a fact that one’s creative juices can ebb and flow. It’s not pleasant when they ebb, particularly when you make your living being creative. I’ve experienced a few slumps in my day, and another...
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The Academy Tradition
Some of the best work being created in figurative painting today is the result of an intensive, systematic, well-planned course of study that could be defined as “academic”. One of many lithographic...
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Impressionism’s Influence
“Impressionism may properly be called the greatest single disintegrating force in nineteenth century painting”. These are not words you’d like to hear if you’re a fan of Impressionism…and who isn’t,...
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John Pototschnik – Blank Canvas Interview
Special thanks to Bill Inman for inviting me to be interviewed for his Blank Canvas Series. I am honored to be included among such an outstanding group of artists. This is the most extensive interview...
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The Form Principle
In his book, Creative Illustration, Andrew Loomis provides some very helpful information for artists. Whether using drawing or painting media, working in black and white, color, or working with a...
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“Outdoor Painter” wants to know
Plein Air Today, a weekly online newsletter falling under the banner of Outdoor Painter, the online name for PleinAir Magazine, asked me to contribute an article to their weekly publication. “Can You...
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Howard Pyle’s teachings
Howard Pyle (1853-1911) was an illustrator, author, teacher, and Founder of the distinctly American School of Illustration and Art. He is affectionately called the “Father of American Illustration”...
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“Rural Hideaway” takes the Silver Medal
I have been doubly blessed in 2018. I recently won the Silver Medal in the 27th Annual Oil Painters of America National Juried Show hosted by the Steamboat Art Museum in Steamboat Springs, CO., now I...
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More from Andrew Loomis
The brilliant illustrator, writer, and teacher, Andrew Loomis, first published his book, Creative Illustration in 1947. The book has had many re-printings, testifying to its worth. The section of the...
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