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Jane Hunt, “May Poppies,” oil, plein air, 11 x 14 in.

The Tonal Impressions of Emotions

How and why Jane Hunt, who will be at PACE this May, transitioned from medical illustration to painting the landscape en plein air.

What is Tonalism in Art?

Learn how one artist ably juggles the use of monochrome and vibrant color to offer a new take on this poetic style.
Plein air painting - Don Bishop

Plein Air Tonalism with Acrylics

Two of a plein air painter’s favorite elements — light and atmosphere — are arguably best celebrated by a tonalist approach, as the work of this Oregon painter suggests.

March 21: Artist Talk on Tonalism

Artist and instructor Paul Roehl looks at the origins and contemporary manifestations of Tonalism. The Holton Studio Gallery in Emeryville, California, will host an artist...

When Nature Hands You a Tonal Scene

Edwin C. Bertolet was running late recently for a meet-up with other plein air painters. When he arrived at the painting spot, all the...
Plein Air Podcast Eric Rhoads Joe Paquet 257

Plein Air Podcast 257: Joe Paquet on Artistic Choices and More

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air painter Joe Paquet, who is leading a special session titled  “A Beautiful Beginning: The Art of the Start” this year at the Plein Air Convention & Expo.

It Gets Better and Better: Highlights from Plein Air Live

The 5th Annual Plein Air Live wrapped up after several days of camaraderie, workshops, paint-along sessions, and learning from the masters. Today's demos featured Amit Kapoor, Beth Bathe, Kimball Geisler, Charlie Hunter, and Kevin Macpherson.
painting composition - Shanna Kunz, “The Giving Fields,” Oil on linen, 30 x 40 in.

Less About Place, More About Poetry

During her Plein Air live demo session, Shanna will show her composition process by painting a place where her family has gone camping many times.
Kimball Geisler, “Winter Derelicts,” Oil, 45 x 50 in.

Plein Air Painting as a Game of Chess

On plein air painting > Kimball Geisler discovered a love for nature and the plein air life in countless intriguing natural landscapes.
Peggy Immel, featured in the PleinAir Magazine article "Unstoppable: 3 Age-Defying Artists." (February/March 2024 issue).

Always a Student

Whether you’re an artist, collector, or art enthusiast, I hope you’ll learn something new in this issue that expands and enriches your enjoyment of plein air painting, or landscape art in general.
Plein air painting, Erin Spencer

My Greatest Teacher

A special spotlight on someone from the plein air painting community you may not know yet: Erin Spencer on her Aha moment, and more.
Plein air painting - John Henry Twachtman, "Icebound," c. 1889, oil on canvas, 25 1/4 x 30 1/8 in., The Art Institute of Chicago, Friends of American Art Collection

Icebound in 1889: A Historic Plein Air Painting

A plein air painting by an artist who often explored the quiet beauty of a snowy landscape, finding the icy terrain conducive to contemplation and regeneration.
C.W. Mundy, “Emily At The Beach,” 2006, Oil on linen, 36 × 24 in.

Passion and Desire: Foundations of the Artistic Process

An interview with artist C.W. Mundy; The following is part of a series featuring a leader in the art community who will be joining us on the faculty of Realism Live, November 9-11, 2023.
Brian Sindler, "Ephraim Yacht Club," 2013, acrylic on board, 6 x 6 in., Primitive (Chicago)

Brian Sindler’s Full-Spectrum Stylistic Evolution

There is a lot of superb art being made these days; here, writer Allison Malafronte shines light on a gifted individual. Based in Northbrook, Illinois, Brian Sindler creates both plein air and studio landscapes.
Mary Garrish, "Quiet," 16 x 16 inches, oil on linen

It’s Quiet

Tonalist Mary Garrish's painting "Quiet" will be on display during the American Impressionist Society's 24th Annual National Juried Exhibition from ...
Plein Air Podcast Eric Rhoads and Haidee-Jo Summers

Plein Air Podcast 249: Haidee-Jo Summers on Perseverance and More

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Haidee-Jo Summers, live from the Plein Air Convention & Expo.
Enjoying Eldorado Canyon State Park for our second paint-out of the week!

Day 3 Adventures Unfold

We are in full swing at the Plein Air Convention! On Day 3 of PACE our group headed into the Eldorado Canyon State Park,...
The Wayne Plein Air Festival

Winners at Wayne ’23

Wayne Art Center Announces 15th Annual Wayne Plein Air Festival Award Winners
Plein Air Podcast Eric Rhoads Guido Frick

Plein Air Podcast 248: Guido Frick on the Rules to Follow for Great Paintings

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews German painter Guido Frick. Listen as they discuss the controversial reason he got fired from ...
Plein air painting of an Airstream RV

The Big *&#! Shapes

The artistic process of a plein air painter inspired by architecture and the act of "building" a painting.