OutdoorPainter

Deborah Tilby takes us through her process for the landscape painting “Prairie Snow.” She says, "“Even at a very young age, I would notice light and shadow, texture, and color, but almost without realizing I was doing it."

Looking for a new spot to spark your creativity? Whether you're planning an inspiring trip or considering a big move, finding an artist-friendly community is key. We've crowdsourced a list of cities and towns across America—some famous, some small—that are drawing artists for their vibrant scenes, unique offerings, and stunning landscapes.

Discover Sharon Sprung's selections for the February/March 2026 PleinAir Salon art competition, which has a huge announcement of its own ...

Explore artist Kyle Buckland's approach to impressionist oil painting techniques, focusing on expressive brushstrokes, texture, and his unique process for creating captivating landscape paintings.

Members of San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment were invited to exhibit original paintings and fine art prints at Carrizo Plain National Monument, celebrating nature’s abundant wildflower display...

In this excerpt from "Beautiful Landscape Painting Outdoors: Mastering Plein Air," Michael Chesley Johnson explains how to finish a painting, and three tricks to help you decide if it's complete.

Joe Anna Arnett was a beloved member of the plein air painting community. This month, her work is being celebrated by "Art With Purpose," offering collectors a rare opportunity. Created over decades of devoted practice, these paintings represent the final available pieces of Joe Anna's artistic legacy, with a portion of the proceeds going to ...

"The working process is intense and concentrated . . . and it IS work." Plein air painter Harry Stooshinoff shares his inspiration for continuously painting the landscape.

Are you ready for an unforgettable plein air painting retreat? Whenever people think of China, the first thing that pops into mind is the Great...

“As artists, it is our responsibility to show up and do the work, creating our best work with minimal concern on how others view our work.”