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thumbnail sketch challenge - photo by Don Schroder

10-Minute Thumbnail Sketch Challenge: Southwest Parks

Get out your sketchbook and favorite drawing utensil, and watch this montage from Plein Air Today. The 10-minute video shows a variety of western landscapes you can use to practice drawing thumbnail sketches.

Artist Spotlight: Cynthia Inson

What is the best thing about being an artist? Cynthia Inson: The best thing about being an artist is the journey of learning, analysis, decision...
"Great day plein air painting during the Winter Art escape."

Wish You Were Here: The Winter Art Escape

Right now, a group of artists is enjoying the warmer temps of Florida during the Winter Art Escape in St. Augustine with Eric Rhoads, Publisher of PleinAir® Magazine.
Art Collection - Landscape painting by Lyle Denney

A Collection of Stories

“Today, we buy work at gallery openings, plein air events, and competitions, but we especially enjoy buying directly from the artists themselves."

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Art Collection - Landscape painting by Lyle Denney

A Collection of Stories

“Today, we buy work at gallery openings, plein air events, and competitions, but we especially enjoy buying directly from the artists themselves."
9. Susan Lynn, "Winter Shadows," 2024, watercolor, 9 x 12 in., Available from artist, Studio from plein air study

11 Winter Wonderlands

Winter landscape paintings captivate us with their serene beauty, transforming the familiar into scenes of quiet wonder.
painting with gouache

Free Lesson: Painting with Gouache en Plein Air

Discover the art of painting with gouache en plein air with expert tips and techniques from Bernard Dellario. Perfect for artists of all skill levels!
"Down at the Lake," Andy Evansen, 2024, watercolor, 10 x 14 in., available from artist, painting plein air

Finding Simplicity in Lake Tahoe’s Overwhelming Beauty

A peek at Andy Evansen's plein air painting journey at Lake Tahoe, where he navigated the challenge of simplifying breathtaking vistas and capturing the lake's vibrant colors.

Artist Spotlight: Michael Gault

How did you get started and then develop your career? Michael Gault: I can’t remember NOT wanting to be an artist. I didn’t always know...
PleinAir Magazine FebMarch 2025 cover

What’s Inside PleinAir Magazine, February/March ’25

Discover the beauty and artistry of plein air painting in the February/March 2025 issue of PleinAir magazine. Explore stunning landscapes, insightful artist features, practical painting tips, and the latest events in the plein air community.
These paintings of Los Angeles celebrate the dynamic energy and rich history of downtown L.A. and its surrounding environs, as seen through the eyes of the participating artists – Peter Adams, John Kosta, Simon Lok, Michael Obermeyer and Nancy Popenoe.
Painting with acrylics en plein air

The “Big Challenge” of Switching to Plein Air

“I’m not trying to build up a collection of paintings to sell to a gallery. The reason I paint is because it drives me, as an artist and as a human being, to be in nature,” says artist Sarah Burns.
Poppy Balser, "Spring Sunshine on Fresh Snow," 2021, watercolor, 11 x 14 in., available from artist, plein air

A Particular Kind of Beauty

“Why on earth would I don three, or sometimes four, layers, including boots that weigh 3 1/2 pounds each, and struggle with numb fingers just so I can go outside to paint in winter?"
From a paint out session at the Plein Air Convention & Expo

What You Need to Paint Outdoors: The Beginner’s Guide

Use this guide to help you get started plein air painting with tips from artists who are willing to share their knowledge and wisdom.
The 5th Annual Watercolor Live came to an end recently, wrapping up with even more of today’s best watercolor artists sharing all of their secrets, explaining their materials, methods, and more.

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