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Your May 2024 Painting Events Guide
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Plein Air Heritage: A Swiss Landscape
In this piece, Calame eschews the scenes of snow-capped peaks that dominate his oeuvre in favor of a quieter view of the landscape. Rather than forbidding and awe-inspiring, the effect is ...
Starting This Weekend: Olmsted Plein Air Invitational
Atlanta’s 10th Annual Olmsted Plein Air Invitational takes place April 13-21 with 29 nationally and regionally recognized artists.
Photo Essay: Plein Air Japan, An Artist’s Dream
Passion for plein air painting drives us to explore new adventures. Two weeks ago a group of 35 plein air artists enjoyed a lifetime...
Photo Essay: Plein Air Japan, An Artist’s Dream
Passion for plein air painting drives us to explore new adventures. Two weeks ago a group of 35 plein air artists enjoyed a lifetime...
Plein Air at the Forgotten Coast
Highlights from the 19th Annual Forgotten Coast en Plein Air event, including Plein Air Church, Student Art Day, and more.
The Tonal Impressions of Emotions
How and why Jane Hunt, who will be at PACE this May, transitioned from medical illustration to painting the landscape en plein air.
A Plein Air Selfie: Inspired by Every Season
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Susan Benigni-Landis.
Plein Air Painters: Pay Heed to Rising Water
A cautionary tale about the danger of flash floods: Just because it’s dry where you are, you could still be downstream of a perilous storm.
Plein Air Landscapes as a Form of Portraiture
Aiming to stay true to nature, Abbott Handerson Thayer painted scenes en plein air, most often finding inspiration in views of Mount Monadnock, which overlooked his studio.
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 see the world in a different way from others. You notice a lot more, and...
How I Made My Closest Friends While Painting Plein Air
A letter from Eric Rhoads on friendship, new experiences, and painting plein air >>>
April 2024 Painting Events – In-Person and Online
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
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.
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.
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