Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Sunlit Discombobulation
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Techniques of a Smokejumper
“One key aspect of my approach to plein air painting came out of my 13 summers as a smokejumper,” says Californian Davis Perkins, who...
8 Takes on the City: Landscape Paintings for Inspiration
It’s easy to see why plein air painters are drawn to dramatic waterfalls, majestic mountains, and wide-open skies. But the urban landscape holds its own charms.
Look Closely at the Surface
We begin a new series of close-up details of plein air paintings that can suggest ways of handling oils, watercolors, pastels, and other media...
Landscape Painting: Get Your Rocks Right
Truth: Understanding how geology controls the appearance of rock and learning how to accurately capture rock features will add depth and realism to your landscape paintings.
Salon Winner Painted in Familiar Kansas Location
Kim Casebeer won First Prize in the January/February bimonthly PleinAir Salon competition with an oil painting based on a location near her Topeka home....
Passionate Seascapes, On View
This award-winning artist shows her seascape paintings in shows and galleries across the nation.
Use Social Media Smartly and Efficiently
Attendees of the 2013 Plein Air Convention & Expo last month benefited from several substantial presentations, including a talk given by painter Ed Terpening...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Early Spring, Union, Maine
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
California Art Club is “On the Water” With New Show
The California Art Club is focusing on the theme of water in its current exhibition at the Old Mill, in San Marino, California. The...
How You Can Be Part Of A Paint Tribe
When our batteries run down, we’re not giving the best we can offer. Imagine a week with a big smile, just spending time painting, relaxing, and simply talking like the old days … and not having a care in the world.
Final Call for Artists to Paint Ocean City, Maryland
Organizers for the "Artists Paint OC" plein air event on August 8-11 in Ocean City, Maryland, have issued their final call for participants. ...
Your Plein Air Events Guide for June 2019
Looking for a local event next month? Check out these listings of plein air events from the Northeast to the Southwest!
The Bride Wore White, the Working Artist Wore a Suit
Most people just see an outdoor wedding. An artist sees an outdoor wedding ... and a plein air painting opportunity. Marc...
Why People Are Still Talking About #PACE19
See the works of artists who are still in the afterglow of the 8th Annual Plein Air Convention, and get excited about our next stop: Denver!
Parting Shot: Hormones in the Feed
Michael Chesley Johnson is finding all manner of interesting things to paint in the Maine area. When asked about this scene, he was a...
5 Tips To Add More Color and Creativity To Your Landscape Painting
Canadian artist Melissa McKinnon, known for her landscapes with bold colors and thick textures, shares how to push out of your comfort zone on your next plein air painting session.
Parting Shot: Artists Sign “Art in the National Parks” Book
Fresco Fine Art Publications published a 432-page book on contemporary paintings in America's National Parks at the end of June, and a recent signing...
9 Artists Over 65: Still Winning
Today we honor these artists who are still painting, and still winning art competitions. Be inspired.
Talent Attracted to Wisconsin
A picturesque town of 40,000 can ably support a plein air event, with dazzling entries and solid winners. Want proof?
New Berlin, Wisconsin, population 39,700,...