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“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.
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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!
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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