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Eric Rhoads working with a painter; one of the benefits of PACE is learning from each other on the spot.

April 2024 Painting Events – In-Person and Online

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
View the work being produced by this year's invited artists in The Wet Room beginning March 17 at The Joe Center for the Arts, Port St. Joe

8 Exhibits, 4 Venues at Forgotten Coast Plein Air

Now in its 19th year of documenting authentic “Old Florida,” Forgotten Coast en Plein Air takes place March 15-24, 2024.
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Small Town, Big Art at the BAI 18th Annual Plein Air Invitational

Nestled in the small town of Borrego Springs, renowned and emerging artists come for the competition, but the scenery and community spirit remain long after.
Aleksander Kryushyn, best plein air landscape, PleinAir Salon May 2022

Bonus Inspiration: A PleinAir Salon Spotlight

From Ukrainian Artist Aleksandr Kryushyn's Instagram: I am very happy to share the great news that ...

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It Gets Better and Better: Highlights from Plein Air Live

The 5th Annual Plein Air Live wrapped up after several days of camaraderie, workshops, paint-along sessions, and learning from the masters. Today's demos featured Amit Kapoor, Beth Bathe, Kimball Geisler, Charlie Hunter, and Kevin Macpherson.
From Tim Horn's landscape painting demo

An Aha Moment, Every Time

Preview expert presentations from Natasha Isenhour, Roos Schuring, Tim Horn, John Budicin, Shuang Li, and even Don Demers at Plein Air Live, Day 2.
From Marc Anderson's Plein Air Live session

We Can’t Imagine Life Without It

On Day 1 (Wednesday) of Plein Air Live this year, we had front-row seats for painting demonstrations from Shanna Kunz, Tom Hughes, Nicholas O'Leary, Marc Anderson, Rich Gallego, and Mary Garrish.
Second-generation plein air painter Carrie Curran

9 Painters Share Essential Techniques for Painting Outdoors

The fifth annual Plein Air Live kicked off this week with our "Essential Techniques Day," an annual favorite ...
plein air painting - PAC6

PAC6 Art Exhibition: From Field to Frame

For PAC6, “From Field to Frame: The PAC6 Show How It's Done” marks ten years of collaboration, and is their third major exhibition for the Santa Paula Art Museum.
painting composition - Shanna Kunz, “The Giving Fields,” Oil on linen, 30 x 40 in.

Less About Place, More About Poetry

During her Plein Air live demo session, Shanna will show her composition process by painting a place where her family has gone camping many times.
How do you find inspiration? Justin Vining: I have lived as a full-time painter for nearly 13 years. Initially a studio painter, I transitioned to plein air painting in 2014 to reconnect with the fundamental concept of painting from observation....
Painting winter landscapes - Aaron Schuerr, “Early Winter,” 2019, oil, 14 x 18 in., Available from artist, Plein air

Painting Winter Landscapes: Love at First Snow

With its magical quality of light, winter provides a unique plein air experience. This intrepid artist shares his secrets for braving the elements and painting winter landscapes.
Jennifer McChristian, “Bougainvillea Bloom,” 2018, oil on panel, 8 x 10 in., Collection the artist, Plein air

What Makes a Landscape Painting Work?

The compelling art of this California oil painter may hold the answers.
PleinAir Salon judge Lisa Skelly

Should You Enter an Art Competition?

When it comes to art competitions, is it worth entering?
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!

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