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The 6th Annual Plein Air Live wrapped up after several days of camaraderie, workshops, paint-along sessions, and learning from the masters.

Welcome back to your Plein Air Live highlights! This international online event is taking place now through Saturday, November 8. On Day 2 this year, we saw expert presentations from Ulrich Gleiter, Bill Davidson, Judd Mercer, Keiko Tanabe, Steve Curry, and a live on-air demo with Kyle Ma.

On Day 1 (Thursday) of Plein Air Live this year, we had front-row seats for painting demonstrations from Kevin Macpherson, Kami Mendlik, Cindy Baron, Tom Christopher, Yong Hong Zhong, and Kyle Buckland.

The sixth annual Plein Air Live kicked off this week with our “Essential Techniques Day” on Wednesday, November 5. An annual favorite for painters ...

The sixth annual Plein Air Live kicked off this week with our “Essential Techniques Day” on Wednesday, November 5. An annual favorite for painters ...

Now through Saturday, we’re seeing up-close-and-personal presentations during Plein Air Live, an online art conference unlike any other.

Right now, artists are participating in the 2025 Zion Plein Air Invitational, a celebration of art in the heart of Zion National Park. Watch...

Set amid Sedona’s red rocks and sweeping desert vistas, the week-long Sedona Plein Air Festival brought master artists from around the country to one of America’s most spectacular locales.

Exclusive Interview: Known for her representational landscape paintings, plein air artist Susie Hyer (who goes by Susiehyer), is revealing a different side of her art practice by showcasing her “secret” abstract works side-by-side with her traditional Western landscapes.

Canadian plein air artist Simonne Munzi Smith reported that for the third time, artists have gathered at Prince Edward Island for “Island Plein Air” (IPA).

Our expert takes a look at the rewards and drawbacks of donating artwork to a charity auction.

Creating such a place takes more than one person’s dream. It requires a coalition of visionaries, philanthropists, collectors, and professionals who recognize this pivotal moment.

I jokingly tell my workshop students that the main reason I like using acrylic en plein air is that I can drink the solvent — water! My second favorite reason is ...