Another Way to Present Plein Air Painters and Travels to Collectors
Daniil Belov found an engaging way to show his work and the places he's painted: with a Pinterest map. When the...
Plein Air Painting Catching Fire in Jackson, Wyoming
The Teton Plein Air Painters, an informal organization that grew from a few friends to more than 60 painters in a little more than...
Dallas Museum of Art Showcases Dust Bowl Landscapes and Social Issues
Alexandre Hogue (1898-1994) influenced plein air painters with his depiction of the Southwest landscape and the dire Dust Bowl conditions of the 1930s. His...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Marc Dalessio
This painter found a spot where he doesn't have to chase the light, and the view is spectacular. Why wouldn't this be his favorite...
Parting Shot: Plein Air Christmas
Colorado artist Ted Garcia ignored temperatures reaching 10 below zero -- and a 30-below wind chill factor -- to finish this piece, an homage...
Easton Conjures up a Pearl of a Winter Plein Air Event
Easton, Maryland, a spot well known to plein air painters thanks to its hugely successful Plein Air Easton! event, is involving local businesses, land...
Put a Sock on It — Painting With Hibbard’s Mitten
The temperatures have already dipped below zero in some parts of the country, and many plein air artists are delving back into the studio....
Painting Improv
Painter Richard Thomas Scott came up with another way to spark collector interest and spur inspiration and productivity. He launched a Kickstarter campaign in...
Call for Artists: Missouri Valley Impressionist Society
December 13 is the deadline for the Missouri Valley Impressionist Society's Third Annual Juried Art Show, which will be on view January 18 through...
America’s Parks Names Winners
More than $6,000 in prizes were awarded in the America's Parks II competition recently, with a familiar name pulling in the PleinAir Magazine Juror's...
In the Rain, in the City, Plein Air Painting
New York City may not be the first place one thinks of for plein air painting. But the artists who live there find great...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Ed Terpening
Ed Terpening says his favorite place to paint is as diverse and unpredictable as a Hollywood studio back lot. "Cypress Cove,"...
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...
Plein Air Painting Gets a Star Turn on TV in Minnesota
Public television continues to shine the spotlight on plein air painting. Last week, Lakeland Public Television, a partnership of two TV stations in Minnesota,...
Parting Shot: Warm Light + Cool Shadows = Painting
Randy Smith will reassure you that the only thing you need for an interesting painting is good light conditions. Smith recently...
Is Plein Air Painting a Chance for Marketing?
Among war stories plein air painters tell are tales about the absurd interruptions they experience while working. Painting requires concentration, and wacky questions or...
Half of Your Painting Relies on This Choice
What's the best white paint? Scott Gellatly says the answer is easy.
Painting the View Out Your Front Door
Greg Summers isn't thrilled with the view out his front door, but he recognizes a truth: Artists can find the beauty in anything. He's...
Boylan Gets Lost in the Bramble
Sometimes, one part of your painting outshines the rest. What's a painter to do? "Autumn Brambles," by Brenda Boylan, 2013, oil,...
OPPORTUNITY: Finger Lakes Event to be Juried by Putnam
Lori Putnam will be the judge for the 2014 Finger Lakes Plein Air Competition and Festival, and the deadline for entries is January 24....