Editorial

7 Paintings of Painters: The Other Side of the Easel

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief, PleinAir Magazine

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With their stationary poses, shapely umbrellas, and telltale setups, fellow artists in the field make attractive subjects in their own right. Here, we showcase seven paintings that celebrate the plein air artist at work — both in front of and behind the easel.

1. Antwan Ramar, “Artists Among the Cotton,” 2022, oil, 8 x 10 in., Collection the artist, Plein air

2. Lisette McClung, “Painting Julie,” 2024, oil, 10 x 8 in., Available from artist, Plein air

3. Barb Walker, “Mark in Action,” 2022, oil, 8 x 10 in., Available from artist, Plein air

4. Kevin Barton, “Broken Easel Today,” 2024, oil, 6 x 6 in., Available from artist, Plein air and studio

5. Melanie Levitt, “Painter in the Poppies,” 2022, oil, 10 x 10 in., Private collection, Plein air

6. Naomi Tiry Salgado, “Painting in the Light,” 2024, oil, 12 x 8 in., Available from artist, Plein air

7. Jill Stefani Wagner, “Sue Painting Applewood,” 2017, oil, 12 x 9 in., Available from artist, Plein air

The editorial above is part of a series that spotlights the work of accomplished artists featured in PleinAir magazine.

Published bi-monthly, PleinAir magazine is focused on landscape paintings by historical and contemporary artists, art collections, events, and the process of creating plein air paintings. Beautifully designed with rich reproductions on high-quality paper, PleinAir features the top artists and artworks from around the world. Start your subscription here.

Story prepared for the web by Cherie Dawn Haas, Editor of Plein Air Today