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 air2. Lisette McClung, “Painting Julie,” 2024, oil, 10 x 8 in., Available from artist, Plein air3. Barb Walker, “Mark in Action,” 2022, oil, 8 x 10 in., Available from artist, Plein air4. Kevin Barton, “Broken Easel Today,” 2024, oil, 6 x 6 in., Available from artist, Plein air and studio5. Melanie Levitt, “Painter in the Poppies,” 2022, oil, 10 x 10 in., Private collection, Plein air6. Naomi Tiry Salgado, “Painting in the Light,” 2024, oil, 12 x 8 in., Available from artist, Plein air7. Jill Stefani Wagner, “Sue Painting Applewood,” 2017, oil, 12 x 9 in., Available from artist, Plein air
