OutdoorPainter

As you read this, artists around the globe are still glowing from the largest gathering of plein air artists in the world: The Plein Air Convention & Expo, held in beautiful Branson, Missouri last week. Before we dive into these favorite quotes from the dozens of painting demonstrations that took place, know that the next one is going to be at ...

The paintings of city scenes showcased here encourage us to slow down and enjoy the complex beauty that can be found amidst ...

An interview with Brian Blood on how you can benefit from painting landscapes en plein air and in the studio; his approach to color, and more.

Artist Don Demers shares his insights, motivations, and creative process for his maritime and landscape paintings.

Learn how warming up or cooling down areas of your painting can provide unity and balance in your work. Bonus: Includes a step-by-step demo!

For this dedicated painter, artistic growth comes from seizing on a compelling scene, painting with speed, then looking ahead to the next experience.

In this art snippet, Raj Chaudhuri, who has been on the faculty of the Plein Air Convention & Expo, shares his inspiration for plein air painting, specifically in India, where he grew up. He now travels the world teaching and painting.

Recently, American Women Artists hosted a Plein Air Paint Out in Nashville. Works created that day were eligible for a $2,250 in-kind grand prize donated by PleinAir Magazine, and the winner was ...

From crashing waves and colorful beach umbrellas to vast calm waters, the scenes depicted here capture the many moods of the place where land meets sea.

We know not everyone who wants to come to the Plein Air Convention & Expo can make it in person this week, so we’re doing something new.