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Paintings of Los Angeles - "Good Evening LA" (oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in.) by Simon Lok

Plein Air Perspectives on Los Angeles

These paintings of Los Angeles celebrate the dynamic energy and rich history of downtown L.A. and its surrounding environs, as seen through the eyes of the participating artists – Peter Adams, John Kosta, Simon Lok, Michael Obermeyer and Nancy Popenoe.
Ulrich Gleiter, "Along the River," 2012, oil on linen, 43.3 x 23.6

A German Perspective on Painting in America

An interview with Ulrich Gleiter about his experiences of painting in Russia, why he loves nature as a subject more than anything else, and what’s different about painting plein air in America.
Karen Leoni, "Coasting," oil on linen, 12 x 20 in.

Two Perspectives

Karen Leoni and Maria SantoStefano are the Featured Artists at Benicia Plein Air Gallery (California) from June 2-25, 2023, and ...
An Artist's Perspective On Boats, Buildings, and Brushes

An Artist’s Perspective On Boats, Buildings, and Brushes

Vladislav Yeliseyev shares insights on painting two different landscape subjects, and the brushes he uses for them, in this artist profile from Plein Air Today.
How to paint landscapes - OutdoorPainter.com

The Visual Tools You Need to Create Atmospheric Perspective

Master these elements to give your paintings a powerful sense of atmospheric depth.
Practical Perspective: 3 Ways to Show Point of View in a Painting

3 Ways to Show Perspective in a Landscape Painting

Perspective is more than just the way a road appears to get smaller as it recedes into the distance - learn more in this guest blog post from Michael Holter.

Why This Works: Aerial Perspective and a Good Lead-In

In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they succeed as painted images. This week, Paul Keysar’s “Bath County Fog.”

Why This Works: Format, Key, and Aerial Perspective

In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they succeed as painted images. This week, Susan Paterson’s “PEI Skies.”

PACE, From an Instructor’s Perspective

The attendees at last week’s Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE), in Tucson, enjoyed a bountiful offering of art instruction and camaraderie. But what...

From Pastel, a Different Perspective on Grounds

Barbara Clark paints in oil, but it's her pastel past that helps make her paintings so different. How?  In a pastel...

Why This Works: A Lesson in Perspective

In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they...

Up for the Challenge? The Editing and Perspective Obstacles in Rooftop Painting

Tired of trying to find the right scene in your area? Go up on the roof, where the challenges are many and the town's...

First-Person Perspective: Thomas Kitts at the Carmel Art Festival

Another post on this site discusses the details of the Carmel Art Festival, which wrapped up on May 19. Now read Thomas Kitts's first-person...
Packing for plein air painting

Packing Smart

Find out how just a few changes to your toolkit can make a positive difference to your plein air painting experience.
Pastel Podcast

New Podcast for Artists!

Introducing The Pastel Podcast: A Monthly Dive into Vibrant Color
Waterfall sketch, Jean Pederson, 2024, watercolor and pen and ink, 10 x 8 in., collection the artist, plein air

Jean Pederson’s Evolving Plein Air Journey

Jean Pederson shares insights from her painting trip to Lake Tahoe with a star-studded group of artists.
Paintings of Los Angeles - Michael Obermeyer, “Moonrise Above Malibu,” Oil on canvas, 12 x 16 inches

Paintings of Los Angeles, Before the Fires

Six artists share their plein air paintings of Los Angeles before the recent fires changed the landscape.
PleinAir Salon - First Place: Charlotte von Weissenberg (Sweden), “The Yellow Flower (Den Gula Blomman),” Oil, 15.8x11.8 in.

PleinAir Salon Winner: A Magical World of Visual Sensation

Mark D. Mitchell, Holcombe T. Green Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture at the Yale University Art Gallery has revealed his selections for the winners in the January 2025 PleinAir Salon. They are ...
painting with gouache

Free Lesson: Painting with Gouache en Plein Air

Discover the art of painting with gouache en plein air with expert tips and techniques from Bernard Dellario. Perfect for artists of all skill levels!
Hector Acuna, "Spring Hedges in Umber and Yellow," 2023, oil on panel, 6 x 9 in., private collection, plein air painting

The Art of Intent: Hector Acuna’s Bold Experiments in Plein Air Painting

Discover the captivating world of Hector Acuna's plein air painting, where bold compositions, vibrant experimentation, and innovative perspectives bring landscapes and urban scenes to life.