About the Author

M. Stephen Doherty earned a master of fine arts degree from Cornell University. He taught art in public schools, colleges, and workshops; worked for an art-materials manufacturer; and served as editor in chief of American Artist magazine for thirty-one years. He is now editor of PleinAir magazine (outdoorpainter.com). Doherty has exhibited his paintings in solo and group shows, served on advisory boards of art schools and artists? organizations, judged art exhibitions for museums and art societies, and has written a dozen art books and hundreds of magazine articles. Visit him online at stevedohertyart.com, or read his blog, pleinairstories.wordpress.com.

Reviews

'Drawing on years of experience, well-respected tutor and artist, M. Stephen Doherty, has brought together the best plein-air methods and tools in The Art of Plein Air Painting. Working within a time limit, rationing supplies, dealing with sudden changes in the weather and simplifying the scene before you, are just some of the subjects he covers.... For anyone wanting to build the courage to get out there and start painting, this book is a must.' - Leisure Painter