Meg Bandarra

Last week, I went out for my first plein air session of the warm season. It was a glorious spring day- the birds were signing, the sun...

Disclaimer: Intellectual property (a.k.a- I.P.) is a complex and evolving area (that even some lawyers don't understand very well). This...

Not that many years ago, taking photographs of my paintings involved a DSLR camera, tripod, and photographer's lighting setup. All this...

There are some great skills to be gained from painting outside, which is why I think every artist should practice plein air painting...

As a plein air painter who creates both day and night scenes, the one question I'm asked more than any other is whether or not it's safe...

Last month I wrote a post about creative exercises to get you inspired. Exercise 5 on that list was using one reference photo to make...

Here's a list of some of my favorite pastel items that would make great additions to a holiday gift list. This list is in no way...

The dust that falls into your easel tray can be used to make new pastels! Homemade pastels are a pretty easy project, and best of all...

Everyone's plein air setup is unique. The items I bring outside with me are slightly different from what another artist brings outside...

As Luck Would Have It, Pastel, Private Collection Driving along back roads is one of my favorite things to do for inspiration. I take my...

I recently received this book as a gift. This is actually the second time in my life I've owned a copy of Panda Bears's Paintbox, the...