LPAPA: Successfully Pivoting to Survive

The show must go on! Highlights of LPAPA's 2020 version its annual Invitational included creative twists, a unique Gala Art Show & Sale, and two Lifetime Achievement Awards, given to...
Plein air watercolor paintings

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Madeline Island Ferry”

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Madeline Island Ferry" by Dan Mondloch.
Plein air watercolor paintings

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “The Well, Elba”

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "The Well, Elba" by Francesco Fontana.
Plein air landscape paintings

The Wild Side: Plein Air Paintings Available Now

"The Wild Side Art Show and Sale" is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a virtual exhibition. More than 80 paintings that highlight Catalina Island’s wildlands, Avalon, and Two Harbors were created by 10 nationally-recognized plein air artists.

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Bondurant”

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Bondurant" by Kimball Geisler.
art history plein air paintiner Thomas Fearnley

Plein Air Heritage: Thomas Fearnley (1802-1842)

As a plein air painter, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about historic artist Thomas Fearnley, who alternated between large, composed landscapes meant for exhibition and smaller, plein air oil sketches.
Eric Rhoads, the host of Fall Color Week

Fall Color Week 2020: Two-For-One Seasons

Enjoy a visual recap of the 2020 Fall Color Week, where 50 painters gathered to paint while they stayed at a classic, early 20th century hotel with a stunning vista of the mountains, getting a taste of both Fall and Winter.

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Bless Her Heart”

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Bless Her Heart" by Kathie Odom.

Rest in Peace, Landscape Painter Greg LaRock

"His spirit lives on in those of us who knew and loved him and in his timeless and beautiful paintings."
Plein Air Salon art competitions

PleinAir Salon September 2020 Winners Revealed

Helena Fox of Helena Fox Fine Art, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “SoHo Rooftop No. 31, South”

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "SoHo Rooftop No. 31, South" by Julie Davis.
Outdoor Painters of Minnesota

Plein Air Grand Marais – 2020 Winners

2020 has proven to be a challenging year to organize events where people gather in groups. But outdoor painting is a perfect pandemic-avoidance activity, even if some painters are more home-bound than others...
Heidi A. Marshall, “Cloud Rhapsody,” 2020, pastel, 12 x 16 in., Available from Sage Creek Gallery, Santa Fe, NM, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Cloud Rhapsody”

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Cloud Rhapsody" by Heidi A. Marshall.
David Savellano, “Lahaina Morning Glow,” 2020, watercolor

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Lahaina Morning Glow”

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Lahaina Morning Glow" by David Savellano.

9th Annual PleinAir Salon Winners Announced – Live Online

Watch the PleinAir Salon announcements unfold and feel the excitement with us when you watch the 2020 version of a thrilling awards ceremony for these deserving artists.
Plein air painter Tobi Clement

Giving Back to the Bosque

This landscape artist believes it is a reciprocal exchange of energy to give back to a place that has provided so much artistic inspiration. Her passion for this refuge has inspired her to create an Artist Giving Back campaign.
Brienne Brown, “Good Morning Bailey’s,” 2019, watercolor, 14 x 18 in., Available from artist, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Good Morning Bailey’s”

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Good Morning Bailey’s" by Brienne Brown.
Painting Vacations - Fall Color Week 2020

Paint for One Whole Week!

Learn how you can get away and do nothing but paint for an entire week … you deserve it!
PleinAir Salon art competition - OutdoorPainter.com

PleinAir Salon August 2020 Winners Revealed

George Billis of the George Billis Gallery, NYC and LA, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Magazine - OutdoorPainter.com

Preview the Upcoming PleinAir Magazine (October/November 2020)

Enjoy a sneak peek at some of the articles coming up in the October/November issue of PleinAir Magazine, showcasing the top artists and emerging talents making news in the plein air community today.