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Carl Bretzke, "Florida Sky," 24 x 36 inches, Oil on Linen, 2023

On View: Bretzke & Butko, Night & Day

Discover an exhibition of masterful plein air and studio paintings from both near and far.
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads and Carl Bretzke

Plein Air Podcast 245: Carl Bretzke on Painting Sunrises and Sunsets

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Carl Bretzke on how light behaves, how to paint sunrises and sunsets properly with a special palette, and much more, including ...

Featured Artwork: Carl Bretzke

Tracks On River Ice 22 x 40 in. Oil on linen 2019 Available Through Grenning Gallery, Sag Harbor, NY January seemed colder than usual this year. As a result...

Carl Bretzke: Top 10 Reasons to Attend PACE

Don’t take it from us — hear it from one of plein air painting’s stars. The Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) is the place to be in April.

Featured Artwork: Carl Bretzke

Karl's Farm (Door County Plein Air 2018) 16 x 20 in. Oil Sold Carl Bretzke is a representational oil painter who specializes in urban scenes and plein air...

PleinAir Podcast: Episode 51 – Carl Bretzke’s Transformation

In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews the quickly ascending Minneapolis-based artist Carl Bretzke. Throughout the interview, Rhoads and Bretzke discuss the artist's choice to retire from a medical career and pursue painting full-time, a transition that involves a number of important challenges and strategies that many artists face.

EXHIBITION: Carl Bretzke, Scott Lloyd Anderson, and Richard Kochenash in Minneapolis

Three prominent Minnesota artists are featured in “Capturing Light: Three Plein Air Painters,” on view at Douglas Flanders & Associates through October 30. The work...

Anatomy of an Award Winner: Carl Bretzke

Carl Bretzke was hoping to paint a nice harbor view at sunset during the Door County Plein Air Festival in late July. Mother Nature...

Bretzke Wins PleinAir Salon $15K Grand Prize

Minneapolis painter Carl Bretzke won the $15,000 Grand Prize in the 2015-2016 PleinAir Salon last week at the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE),...
Plein Air Grand Marais

Outdoor Painters of Minnesota Announce Plein Air Grand Marais Results

Fall color and September light were on spectacular display at the 2023 Plein Air Grand Marais event, which drew over 100 painters to this year’s Competition Week. The winners were ...
From Rick Delanty's sketchbook: An equine statue of a horse head at the South Dakota Museum of Art

Eccentric? Maybe …

“Life has definitely changed since I began painting plein air,” said Carl Bretzke. He’s not alone, as you’ll see in this just-for-fun roundup of unconventional ...
One of the many moments of laughter and joy from the PACE Opening Ceremonies on Day 1

Unforgettable Moments – And It’s Only Day 1

The 10th Anniversary of the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) in Denver, Colorado kicked off with music, laughter, a celebrity guest, and even a little magic this year.
Plein Air Convention & Expo

Tons of Friends, 5 Stages, 1 Price

Don't wait - PACE is starting soon and you can still join us (in Denver and even online)!
Dan Mondloch in Cades Cove - plein air events

Plein Air – Alive and Well in 2023

Here are three new plein air events to check out this year. For a complete listing, ...
From Carla Bosch's demo

Color Notes, Critiques, and More at Plein Air Live

The 4th Annual Plein Air Live has wrapped up after several days of camaraderie, painting workshops and roundtables, paint-along sessions, and learning from the masters. Here's a recap of the amazing demos from Saturday in case you missed it!
Painting nocturnes en plein air

Are Nocturnes Easier to Paint?

For plein air painters, there’s a positive aspect of increased darkness - the opportunity to practice painting nocturnes.
Painting Art - Carl Bretzke, “Yacht Club View,” oil on linen, 12 x 16 in., private collection

How Much Do You Want It?

"Why do you think experienced painters don’t often question their ability to paint? With every failed painting, most of us do."
Outdoor Painters of Minnesota IMG_0374

Camaraderie and Kaleidoscopic Sunsets

Outdoor Painters of Minnesota announces 2022 awards in the 19th Annual Plein Air Grand Marais competition and festival of outdoor painting.
Artist John Guernsey painting historic cabin in Elkmont

$270,000 Raised at Tennessee Plein Air Event

The "Plein Air in the Smokies" in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park proves to be a success in this, its first year.

Painting Santuario de Chimayó

Welcome back to your Plein Air Convention & Expo highlights! Yesterday was so filled with activities that it’s difficult to narrow it all down...