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PleinAir Magazine JuneJuly 2025

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Kyle Ma accepting the Grand Prize for the PleinAir Salon at PACE 2025

“An Incredible Moment” ~ Kyle Ma on Winning the PleinAir Salon

On a stage lined with this year’s PleinAir Salon finalists, Kyle Ma was running numbers in his mind as he listened to each name called for the final winners.
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Backlit Beauty: Painting Otter Cliffs in Watercolor

Learn how artist Theresa Heidel captures the luminous beauty of Maine’s Otter Cliffs in watercolor, using backlighting, sharp contrasts, and translucent glazes to create a sparkling seascape full of depth and movement.

Artist Spotlight: Cecy Turner

How did you develop your unique style? Cecy Turner: Concerning style, years ago I used to worry that I didn’t have a “style.” I have...
Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE)

From Online to In-Person at PACE

When you come to the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE), you're bound to make new friends in the art community. This year, I was lucky to meet Carolyn Grand, who shared ...

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Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE)

From Online to In-Person at PACE

When you come to the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE), you're bound to make new friends in the art community. This year, I was lucky to meet Carolyn Grand, who shared ...
Painting road trip - Emma Kalff doing a plein-air painting on the edge of the Grand Canyon.

Finding America: My Transformative Plein Air Painting Road Trip

In 2018, I went on a road trip across the U.S in search of “the real America,” documenting my travels through plein air painting. Little did I know this trip would change my life – and my painting career – forever.
Cindy Harris Plein Air Painting at Lake Tahoe while attending PACE 25

Artist Spotlight: Cindy Harris

How do you find inspiration? Cindy Harris: Nothing inspires my work quite like travel. Something happens when I’m in a new place: My heart bursts...
From left to right: Amit Kapoor, Georgia Mansur, Richie Vios, Tim Oliver, Barbara Tapp, Geoff Allen; seated in front: Harsh Agrawal

Global Watercolor Pros Unite

Recently, some of the top watercolor artists in the world gathered in Reno and Lake Tahoe to share their best plein air painting advice with hundreds of outdoor painters of all skill levels at the 2025 Plein Air Convention & Expo.
Samantha Williams Chapelsky at PACE

A PACE Moment: New Ways of Looking

"What a wonderful experience doing some plein air painting and some demonstrations at the Plein Air Convention in Reno, Nevada," said Samantha Williams Chapelsky...
The first wash of the plein air painting, on Sky Pond

Extreme Plein Air: Painting an Active Volcano

Blobs of fiery lava the size of school buses were belched into the air — our faces were warmed by the heat and the sonic boom of the blast was uncomfortably loud...
Discover the beauty and artistry of plein air painting in the June/July 2025 issue of PleinAir magazine. Explore stunning landscapes, insightful artist features, practical painting tips, and the latest events in the plein air community.

Artist Spotlight: Kathryn Noel

How did you get started and then develop your career? Kathryn Noel: My kickstart into painting began with an empty wall. It was long and...
Painting events - Eric pauses to chat with an artist who found the perfect scene.

The Top Plein Air Painting Events for June 2025

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
Michelle Held, Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE)

Until We Meet Again!

"Our final day of painting at Lake Tahoe, and my heart is full," shared Michelle Held on Instagram. "I spent the week supporting other...
Plus! The next Plein Air Convention & Expo will be held in ...

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