John Constable: A Student of the Sky
Plein Air Heritage: John Constable felt that a thorough understanding of the formation of clouds, their influence on the quality of light...
Monet’s Anathema
As a plein air artist, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about Claude Monet ...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Robert Vogel
Robert Vogel left the Eastern Sierras to live in Los Angeles. But those mountains are still his favorite place to paint. Why?
"You almost can't...
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Mark Fehlman on Learning and Camaraderie
California painter Mark Fehlman loves the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) because it offers artists a chance to be with their tribe, and learn from each other. And this year, he doesn’t even have to leave town to attend.
Artist Spotlight: Cecy Turner
What is the best thing about being an artist?
Cecy Turner: One of the best things about being an artist is that you begin to...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Kelli Folsom
Oklahoma artist Kelli Folsom sometimes wonders what artists from places like Colorado would think about her favorite place to paint. There are no dramatic...
Artist Spotlight: Debra Joy Groesser
Debra Joy Groesser is drawn to almost any subject depending on the light, the color and the atmosphere. Many times, she’ll set out on a painting excursion with a specific place in mind only to have something else catch her eye on the way.
Artist Spotlight: Barb Walker
Barb Walker: Confession. I don’t always draw in preparation for a painting. Actually, almost never unless the light is so fleeting that a quick...
Artist Spotlight: Lynn Dunbar Bayus
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Lynn Dunbar Bayus: I was in advertising for 10 years and thought I’d go back...
Artist Spotlight: Krystal W. Brown
As Krystal states, “Someone is waiting for what you will bring to the world. Why keep them waiting?” Find out what legacy she’d choose to leave with her art.
Convention Preview: Scott L. Christensen
What information and inspiration can you expect to receive from the demonstrators and speakers who will be part of the Plein Air Convention &...
Artist Spotlight: Manon Sander
How did you develop your unique style?
Manon Sander: Taste in art is very personal. My style of choice is impressionism, as the expressive brushwork...
Quotable Artist: Albert Handell
Enjoy an inspirational quote from pastel artist Albert Handell.
Artist as Collector: Monika Johnson, Finding Inspiration
When Monika Johnson sees someone doing what she tries to do, she finds it inspirational — and she buys the piece. Who’s in her collection?
Fleeting Moments: Plein Air Watercolor
Working quickly and directly, Joseph Zbukvic exploits all the qualities that make plein air painting with watercolor so unique.
Costantino in Demand
Frank M. Costantino is an instructor at the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) and an in-demand leader of workshops or "seminars." And the...
It’s Snow, It’s a Drawing…It’s a Painting by Chula
Chula Beauregard discovered an exhilarating aspect of her artist-in-residency at the Carpenter Ranch, located outside of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It involved snow, her 7-year-old, sunshine, and more than 100 other people.
Alvaro Castagnet Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to watercolor master Alvaro Castagnet, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo.
Painting Outdoors and The Power of an Attitude Adjustment
Utah artist Brad Teare stopped painting outdoors because he was putting too much pressure on himself and not enjoying the observational process necessary to discover nature’s subtleties. How did he adjust his attitude and reduce his stress levels?
Plein Air Watercolor Inspo
Plein air watercolor artist Barbara Tapp loves the transparency of this medium, as it gives her endless possibilities for achieving depth and form.