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From the Family of Camille Przewodek
We invite you to consider acquiring an original piece of Camille Przewodek's artwork, as, in light of her passing, her work is now in limited supply.
A Plein Air Artist to Watch: Bryce Elischer
Be inspired by Kelly Kane’s spotlight on the up-and-coming plein air painter Bryce Elischer, who shares his favorite subjects and more.
How Painters Pivoted During Hurricane Helene
Artists in Virginia were to “lean in and get creative” as they painted their way into the uncertain weather week.
Trees Take Top 3 This Month in PleinAir Salon
David Ethridge, owner and curator of Gallery 1261 in Denver, Colorado, has revealed his selections for the winners in the August 2024 PleinAir Salon. They are ...
Hurricane Helene Art Disaster Relief
We will soon learn about our fellow artists who have lost their studios, lost their life’s work, lost their homes...
Rest in Peace, George Frederick Rapp
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of philanthropic leader Dr. George Frederick Rapp, who was a distinguished ...
Your October 2024 Painting Events and Deadlines
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Awards Go To …
Outdoor Painters of Minnesota announces 2024 awards at the Plein Air Grand Marais competition and festival of outdoor painting.
Landscape Painting Demo: Designing for Balance
View four stages of a pastel landscape painting demo done en plein air, including the color Tony Allain chooses to indicate a brightly lit area in the background.
Hard Not to Fall in Love Once You Touch It
Highlights from the Pastel Live virtual art conference, taking place now through Friday evening, September 20, 2024, with attendees from 14 countries, 49 states!
We love to hear from the Plein Air Today community! The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Hema Gupta.
Artist Spotlight: David Lussier
How did you develop your unique style?
David Lussier: I was trained to paint in the style of photo realism during my 4 years of...
Plein Air Podcast 262: Aimee Erickson on Understanding Composition, and More
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews artist Aimee Erickson, who shares her journey, including painting in Florence, riding a bicycle across America, and more.
An Artist’s Journey to Venice: 4 Plein Air Watercolor Studies
Watercolor artist Stan Miller takes us to Venice, Italy, to share four watercolor sketches he painted on location. Bonus: Includes four of his art tips for beginners.
How did you get started and then develop your career?
Karen Halbert: On 9/11, faced with the magnitude of the catastrophe, I had to make a difficult decision: do I continue working under stressful circumstances, at NYSE in NYC? Or...