Palden Hamilton, “Toward Gloucester,” 2019, oil

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Toward Gloucester

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Toward Gloucester" by Palden Hamilton.
Brooke Borcherding, “Evening Along the Riverbed,” 2019, acrylic

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Evening Along the Riverbed

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Evening Along the Riverbed" by Brooke Borcherding.
Plein Air Events - OutdoorPainter.com

Get Outside! Plein Air Events for April 2021

Spring is here, and so are these in-person plein air painting opportunities. Check out these upcoming events from our Artists' and Collectors' Ultimate Guide to Painting Events and Organizations.
Alex Venezia, “Outdoor Self-Portrait,” 2020, oil, 14 x 11 in., Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Outdoor Self-Portrait

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Outdoor Self-Portrait" by Alex Venezia.
Plein Air Salon - winter landscape

Top-Tier Works From the February Salon

Sue Simpson Gallagher, owner of the Simpson Gallagher Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the Plein Air Salon.
Brian Sindler, “Traverse City Lights,” 2019, acrylic,

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Traverse City Lights

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Traverse City Lights" by Brian Sindler.
Nancy Takaichi, “Nikolas’ Garden Shed,” 2019, oil, 8 x 10 in., Collection the artist, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Nikolas’ Garden Shed

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Nikolas’ Garden Shed" by Nancy Takaichi.
Stanhope Forbes, "A Fish Sale on a Cornish Beach," oil on canvas

Plein Air or Nothing

In this edition of "Plein Air Heritage," learn about a British artist who said the only way to achieve success was to ...
Marcia Burtt, “Barn at Walking R Ranch,” 2011, acrylic, 20 x 30 in., Private collection, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Barn at Walking R Ranch

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Barn at Walking R Ranch" by Marcia Burtt.
A 15-Minute Dramatic Skies Drawing Exercise

Dramatic Skies in 15 Minutes

Doing a drawing exercise for even a few minutes a day can make a difference in both your comfort level and skills. So get out your sketchbook and favorite drawing utensil, and draw away during this 15-minute montage of amazing skies.
Plein Air Events - OutdoorPainter.com

Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for March 2021

Spring is coming, and so are these in-person plein air painting opportunities. Check out these upcoming events from our Ultimate Guide! As a special bonus, we're even including advice for 2021 art event organizers so you can make it the best year yet.
Tobi Clement, “Martini Time,” 2019, pastel, 16 x 20 in., Studio from plein air study

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Martini Time

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Martini Time" by Tobi Clement.
Plein Air Salon winner "Morning Theatre" (oil, 35 x 47 in.) by Matthew Ryder

PleinAir Salon Show Stoppers: January 2021

Diane Waterhouse, owner of Waterhouse Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Plein Air Podcast - Kevin Macpherson

How to Transform Your Paintings in 3 Days

Give us just three days and you'll discover the techniques used by the leading landscape and outdoor painting masters.
Rick J. Delanty, “Spring Clouds Over the Pier,” 2020, acrylic under oil, 11 x 14 in., Private collection, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Spring Clouds Over the Pier

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Spring Clouds Over the Pier" by Rick J. Delanty.
Cover of art workshops guide - painting outdoors

2021 Guide to Art Workshops, Schools, and Ateliers

There is no finish line when it comes to painting. Taking art workshops helps us grow, and that's why our team puts together this annual free Artists’ Guide to Workshops, Schools, and Ateliers.
Plein air landscape painting

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Fire Ceremony at Har Ki Paidi

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Fire Ceremony at Har Ki Paidi" by Jennifer Stottle Taylor
Shuang Li - Basic Washes and Special Effects

Special Highlights and Bonus Tips from Watercolor Live

Artists from Texas to Tanzania, Scotland, Thailand, and beyond (40 countries represented in total), participated in Watercolor Live. See what you missed or relive favorite moments in this recap.
Plein air landscape painting

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Spring Colors

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Spring Colors" by Don Bishop.
Eric Rhoads painting outdoors - Watercolor Live

A Game Changer For Your Art and Life

If you really want to move the needle with your watercolor skills, it’s important that you’re learning from the right people. Here's how you can do so - this week!