Full Moon Brings Out the Artists for a Night Painting
A full moon -- and a "super moon" at that -- was more than the 100 artists at the Publisher's Invitational Paint Out 3.0...
Master Watercolorist Joseph Zbukvic Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
At the 8th Annual Plein Air Convention in San Francisco, California, Eric Rhoads honored master watercolorist Joseph Zbukvic with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the world of art.
My Favorite Place to Paint: Richard Gallego
Richard Gallego knows the answer right away to the question "Where's your favorite place to paint?" His instant reply is, "Outdoors." But, when pressed,...
The Rural Life: Farming Landscape Paintings
From weather-worn outbuildings and rusty farm equipment to patchwork fields and white picket fence lines, the pastoral landscape offers much to inspire.
Parting Shot: Where the Painting Ends….
There's little doubt that Cory Wright nailed the values and the colors on this work in progress, as this photo shows. Wright reveals that...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Ryan Paints Fishing Boats
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
My Favorite Place to Paint: Ned Mueller
Ned Mueller's favorite place to paint is 11 hours away by car, but the draw of the location is strong enough that he won't...
Shadow Selfies
Timothy Horn explains how he stumbled upon a subject that keeps his landscape painting journey interesting and challenging.
Painting on Grass Five Stories Up
Life is unpredictable for a plein air painter. Sometimes you paint in a windy mountain meadow, and sometimes you paint on top of a...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Fireweed
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Fireweed” by Peggy Immel.
Patrons Decided on Awards in Bath County, VA
Members of the public voted for three of the awards presented during the 1st Annual Bath County Plein Air Festival, in Warm Springs, Virginia....
Featured Artwork: Brienne M. Brown
On the Road to Grandma’s
Varnished Watercolor on Panel
12 x 24 in.
$2,000
Available through The Mission Gallery, St. George, Utah
Impressions in Watercolor
Bringing the Everyday to Life
Brienne...
Up Close: Debra Joyce Dawson at Markay Cultural Arts Center
Debra Joyce Dawson's solo show at the Markay Cultural Arts Center in Jackson, Ohio, features scenes drawn from trips out West, in Ohio, over...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Fleet Street, Annapolis
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Fleet Street, Annapolis” by Mat Barber Kennedy.
Group Focuses on Historic Landmarks
Every Monday, a group of Dallas painters gather to paint and celebrate buildings in the area that have historical or architectural value, highlighting their...
Preview the Upcoming PleinAir Magazine (April/May 2020)
Art Magazines > Enjoy a sneak peek of the next PleinAir Magazine (April/May 2020), showcasing artists making news in the plein air community today.
OPPORTUNITIES: Entry Deadlines in Maryland, the Finger Lakes Region
Start filling in that new calendar you bought for 2014 with plein air competition dates. Here are two events with deadlines just around the...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: May Poppies
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "May Poppies" by Jane Hunt.
Parting Shot: S’no Problem
Good thing he was painting in oil. Matt Chinian says he was about 15 minutes away from being finished with a...
PleinAir Salon July 2020 Winners Revealed
John Manzari, Director of Meyer Gallery, has revealed his selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon July competition.