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September Salon: Nature’s Rhythm Wins
Abigail McBride, Director of McBride Gallery, has revealed her selections for the September 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Free Watercolor Lesson: How to Capture Light in a Street Scene
Learn how to capture the brilliance of strong summer light in watercolor with artist Hema Gupta. In this watercolor demonstration, Hema reveals her process for ...
Sedona Plein Air Festival: A Knockout This Year
Set amid Sedona’s red rocks and sweeping desert vistas, the week-long Sedona Plein Air Festival brought master artists from around the country to one of America’s most spectacular locales.
Susiehyer’s Secret Collection
Exclusive Interview: Known for her representational landscape paintings, plein air artist Susie Hyer (who goes by Susiehyer), is revealing a different side of her art practice by showcasing her “secret” abstract works side-by-side with her traditional Western landscapes.
“I Didn’t Know Art Could Make Me This Happy”
Canadian plein air artist Simonne Munzi Smith reported that for the third time, artists have gathered at Prince Edward Island for “Island Plein Air” (IPA).
Donald Demers on Dismantling a Scene
Learn about the process and inspiration of contemporary landscape painter Donald Demers. (Bonus: Discover Donald's painting techniques in his video workshops here!)
On Donating Art: Giving Back or Giving Too Much?
Our expert takes a look at the rewards and drawbacks of donating artwork to a charity auction.
Marc Hanson: Why I Love Acrylic for Plein Air Painting
I jokingly tell my workshop students that the main reason I like using acrylic en plein air is that I can drink the solvent — water! My second favorite reason is ...
The Tonalist Touch: Stan Sperlak’s Subtle Approach to Pastel Painting
This New Jersey artist draws on the inspiration of Tonalists and Luminists to create atmosphere and light in his unique approach to pastel painting.
Winners Announced: SAM Plein Air 2025
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of SAM Plein Air 2025 — from the incredible artists and generous sponsors to our welcoming location hosts, devoted volunteers, and ...
A chance encounter with a New Zealand artist sparked this California oil painter to pursue plein air painting. Sometimes, it really is just that simple.
Art Inspiration: Sorolla’s Garden
Like many of his fellow Impressionists in France, Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla designed extensive gardens around his home and studio in Madrid (now the Sorolla Museum) as a reflection of his own creativity and works of art in themselves.
LPAPA Breaks Records This Year
The 27th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, presented last week by the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA), concluded with record-breaking art sales and ideal weather for the 30 invited artists.
California Art Club Artists Discover Millard Sheets en Plein Air
Millard Sheets (1907-1989) was a renowned member of the California Art Club. The artist was a mentor and visionary, and leading proponent of ...
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Marian Fortunati.
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