Art Magazines > Enjoy a sneak peek of the next PleinAir Magazine (April/May 2020), showcasing artists making news in the plein air community today.
SPECIAL EDITION: THE OFFICIAL PLEIN AIR CONVENTION & EXPO ISSUE 
In addition to reaching our tens of thousands of readers, the April/May issue of PleinAir Magazine will be distributed at the 9th annual Plein Air Convention & Expo taking place in Denver, Colorado, May 2–6, 2020.
Advertisers have opportunities to sponsor artists’ demos as well as exhibit supplies, events, and services. Contact your Marketing Specialist for more information.
PLEIN AIR PORTFOLIO: Mountain Majesty
Contact your PleinAir Marketing Specialist or reach us at [email protected] for submission deadline and information about how your work might also be shared on our website and social media.
ARTIST PROFILES
THOMAS W. SCHALLER
From the initial spark of inspiration through the finished painting, this watercolor artist demonstrates how he uses the principles of intent, composition, value, and color to guide his work.
TARA WILL
Working quickly and primarily in pastel, this Maryland artist aims to capture the essence of the landscape, using bold colors and strong marks.
TOM HUGHES
A master of many mediums and genres, last year’s PleinAir Salon Grand Prize winner shares the vital role watercolors play in his practice.
RICHARD MCDANIEL
A committed environmentalist and landscape painter, McDaniel spent the last three years documenting the Russian River as it threads through some of California’s most breathtaking scenery.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
IN THE FIELD: A FEMALE PERSPECTIVE
Nearly half of visual artists in the U.S. are female, but women make up only a small portion of those represented by commercial galleries or found in art museums’ permanent collections. How do women fare in today’s plein air community? We have a candid conversation with Kim VanDerHoek, Lyn Boyer, Jane Hunt, Shelby Keefe, Brienne Brown, and Brenda Boylan to find out.
ART AMBASSADORS FOR A COLORFUL WORLD
Kevin Macpherson established this global organization in 2014 to bring art and joy to underprivileged children in China, Guatemala, the U.S., and Mexico. We catch up with him and other art ambassadors to hear their stories and see what’s next for the group.
TRUE TO NATURE
In Europe, painting en plein air was an integral part of art education in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. An exhibition at the National Gallery of Art examines the practice and never-before-seen works.
THE ELEMENTS:
In-depth demonstrations of basic painting principles, key techniques, and popular subjects
Drawn to places where the randomness of the natural world intersects with the geometry of manmade structures, Lyn Boyer explores the “how” and “why” of painting buildings in the landscape.
POSTCARDS FROM THE ROAD:
Artists share the many joys and challenges of the plein air painter’s life.
Along the California Coast in January, the moon’s gravitational pull creates especially high and low tides. Mark Fehlman captured the magical effects of both in a series of paintings around La Jolla.
SPECIAL SECTION: THE ARTISTS’ GUIDE TO PLEIN AIR PAINTING IN COLORADO
Everything you need to know about painting on location in Colorado — including tips from local artists about how to pack, where to go, and what to see on your visit.
SUCCESS STORY
“It’s such a pleasure to advertise with PleinAir Magazine! Not only is it one of the few art magazines left that holds paper weight, print, color quality and overall beauty of the publication as priority, their attention to the mix of features and informative articles makes the magazine appeal strongly to art lovers as well as artists. I find the submission of materials super easy, and the support is personal and quick to respond.” — Natasha Isenhour
To Advertise in PleinAir Magazine:
Contact your PleinAir Marketing Specialist today, or e-mail us at [email protected].
APRIL/MAY
ADVERTISING DEADLINES
Space Reservation Deadline:
Friday, February 28
Ad Materials Due:
Monday, March 2
Special Sections:
Artists’ Guide to Painting in Colorado, Plein Air Artists Colorado, PACE 2020 Faculty, Outdoor Painters Society Plein Air Southwest
UPCOMING ISSUES
JUNE/JULY
SPACE RESERVATION: Friday, April 24
PLEIN AIR PORTFOLIO: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONS: Door County Plein Air Festival, Watercolor Spotlight
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
SPACE RESERVATION: Friday, June 26
PLEIN AIR PORTFOLIO: Boats, Harbors & Waterfronts
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONS: Paint Grand Traverse, Plein Air Artists Colorado National Exhibition, Pastel Spotlight
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