Winners at Laguna
The Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational concluded recently, naming a passel of winners and showcasing a solid selection of paintings. Who won in one...
Selling Everything, Painting Everywhere
Who hasn’t, at one time or another, fantasized about selling everything they own and hitting the road, traveling and painting? Patrick Saunders is doing...
Salon Winner Brent Cotton on Painting Light’s Spectacular Effects
Montana artist Brent Cotton, the top winner in the August-September contest of the PleinAir Salon, paints the fantastic moments when the sun and atmosphere...
Another Approach to Fall Color
Yes, the foliage at this time of year is beautiful. Jeremy Sams shows that there is more than one way to depict it.
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My Favorite Place to Paint: Jan Norsetter
In Jan Norsetter’s favorite place to paint, she may see or hear things that delight her, but she probably won’t paint them.
Lead Image: “February...
Goodbye to a ‘Regular’ Job
You hear it often enough: An artist still has a job outside the art world in order to pay the bills. Here’s the story...
OPPORTUNITY: A Virtual Plein Air Event
The organizers of the popular Stems plein air event have launched a new online plein air competition with a gallery show tied to it....
Parting Shot: The Fine Line Between Harmony and Discord
Troy Kilgore lives near Brown County, Indiana, one of the best places to enjoy fall foliage. He holds workshops on how to depict fall...
Winners in New Mexico
It’s October, and that means the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico have dished out awards at its annual juried members exhibition. Who took...
Summers Takes Top Prize in Parkville
R. Gregory Summers, a faculty member for the 2016 Plein Air Convention, recently snagged Best in Show and First Place — Oil at a...
Early Influences: Don Demers
Don Demers didn’t just gravitate to a particular Homer painting because of its painting style. The subject matter was transformative as well.
More Painting in Parks on Public TV
Stefan Baumann spent a considerable amount of time and effort filming a TV series titled “The Grand View,” and the care he took in...
OPPORTUNITY: Artist in Wilderness Residencies, Colorado
Four artist residencies are available for the summer of 2016 in the Aspen, Colorado, area. But the deadline for applications is soon.
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Parting Shot: Pondering a Road’s Story
Some just see a road. Mary Jabens imagines its rich history. And sometimes, she paints it.
Lead Image: “Hidden Away,” by Mary Jabens, 2015, oil,...
EXHIBITION: “Plein Air En Site” at Fishs Eddy, NYC
There are dish stores, and then there’s Fishs Eddy. The retail store, located in New York City’s Flatiron District, is hosting a plein air...
Painting the Red Rocks, Winning Prizes
Painting at the Escalante Canyons Art Festival in Utah is a chance to depict the wonderful red rocks of the region — and maybe...
Illinois River Salon Names Winners
In its third year, the Illinois River Salon chose winners from a variety of media.
The salon is run by the Heart of America Artists’...
Plein Air Painters of Australia Names Winners
Leon Holmes is a busy man. In addition to making inroads into the American market, he has started a plein air group in his...
Plein Air Painters Who Love L.A.
California is famous for its plein air painters, but often they are known for depicting scenes in Laguna Beach, Monterey, in the Sierras, or...
Anatomy of an Award Winner: Suzie Greer Baker’s “Travelall”
In this occasional feature, we examine a painting that won an award in competition and explore its genesis and attributes. This week, we look...