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I Forgot My Brushes, So I Used …
"Whenever space opens in my crazy schedule, I grab my materials and head outside to paint for a few hours,” says Sue Barrasi. “On this occasion, I drove to a charming site I’d filed away in my memory for when the time was right..."
Our 5 Non-Negotiables of Art Marketing
As Buddy Odom stepped in to help grow the career of his wife, celebrated plein air painter Kathie Odom, he took his cues from the artist herself. Along the way, they identified five art marketing secrets to success.
No need for FOMO if you’re not in MO
We know not everyone who wants to come to the Plein Air Convention & Expo can make it in person, so this year, we’re doing something new.
How to Paint Clouds: My Approach and 3 Tips ☁️☁️☁️
Plein air painter Christine Code shares her approach to painting clouds and skies, and how she "found a sweet spot between chasing and sticking to a composition."
The Greatest Accomplishment of a Landscape Painter
Like most mornings, which start with a walk in a beautiful rural setting, I became immersed in the feeling of life in every blade of grass and droplet of dew that caressed the unfolding scenes before me as I reveled in the experience.
How the Moon Inspires My Seascapes
A witness to two rare lunar events, this Florida transplant embarked on a quest to capture the ocean’s shifting colors under the light of the moon.
Creating the “Feeling” of Melting Snow
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."
The Best Artist-Friendly Cities to Visit – or Live – In America
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.
Salon Winner Truly A Moment of Brilliance
Discover Sharon Sprung's selections for the February/March 2026 PleinAir Salon art competition, which has a huge announcement of its own ...
The Appeal of Impressionism
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.
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?
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