The Great American Paint-In

Learn about a project that is documenting the works of hope artists have produced during their COVID-19 isolation and as the country begins to reopen.

7th Annual ‘Where in the World in Plein Air’

Watch live as 54 gallery artists and 35 juried artists create masterful works for art.
Jane Hunt, “May Poppies,” 2019, oil, 9 x 12 in., Private collection, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: May Poppies

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "May Poppies" by Jane Hunt.
Joe Gyurcsak, “Farm Livin’,” 2019, oil, 16 x 20 in., Private collection, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Farm Livin’

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Farm Livin'" by Joe Gyurcsak.
Plein Air in Long Beach Island

Coming Soon: Plein Air in Long Beach Island

Artists from around the country will paint Long Beach Island this summer. Get details on the annual event and apply to participate here.
Thomas Bucci, “Labor of Love,” 2019, watercolor, 11 x 15 in., Collection the artist, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Labor of Love

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Labor of Love" by Thomas Bucci.
Plein Air Prompt: Use a Limited Palette

Plein Air Prompt: Use a Limited Palette

Create a painting inspired by our creative art prompts, and your art could be featured in Plein Air Today!
Matt Ryder, “Jebal Akhdar,” 2018, oil, 18 x 24 in., Private collection, Studio from plein air studies

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Jebal Akhdar

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Jebal Akhdar" by Matt Ryder.
PleinAir Salon art competition - OutdoorPainter.com

PleinAir Salon April 2020 Winners Revealed

Seth Hopkins from the Booth Museum has revealed his selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon.

Get Excited About Painting in New Mexico

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN EARLY SPRING 2020. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. STAY TUNED AT THIS SITE FOR UPDATES! Fellow Plein...
Rae O’Shea, “Crashing Surf,” 2019, oil, 12 x 16 in., Collection the artist, Plein air study

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Crashing Surf

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Crashing Surf" by Rae O’Shea.
Plein Air Prompt: Paint or Draw a Spring Bloom

Plein Air Prompt: Paint or Draw a Spring Bloom

Create a painting inspired by our creative art prompts, and your art could be featured in Plein Air Today!
Kathleen Dunphy

LPAPA Positive Postcard Art Auction

Right now, you have the opportunity to bid on an artist who will paint an original 5″ x 7″ LPAPA Strong & Positive Postcard.
Plein Air Prompt: Paint or Draw a Still Life

Plein Air Prompt: Paint or Draw a Still Life

Create a painting inspired by our creative art prompts, and your art could be featured in Plein Air Today!
Plein air oil landscape painting - OutdoorPainter.com

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Dancing Light on the Harbor

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Dancing Light on the Harbor" by Alison Leigh Menke.
Plein Air Prompt: Paint or Draw Your Pet

Plein Air Prompt: Paint or Draw Your Pet

Create a painting inspired by our creative art prompts, and your art could be featured in Plein Air Today!
Plein air watercolor paintings

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Take Me! Take Me!

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is Take Me! Take Me! by Russell Jewell.
Facebook Live Series: Thomas Jefferson Kitts “Sorolla: Painting the Color of Light” **FREE LESSON VIEWING**

Facebook Live Series: Thomas Jefferson Kitts “Sorolla: Painting the Color of Light” **FREE LESSON...

Watch: Thomas Jefferson Kitts is one of very few to master the techniques of the great artist Joaquín Sorolla, famous for his ability to paint the color of light.
Plein air prompts for artists - OutdoorPainter.com

Plein Air Prompt: Paint or Draw Your Backyard

Create a painting inspired by our creative art prompts, and your art could be featured in Plein Air Today!
Tom Christopher, “Iowa River Bank,” 2019, pastel, 24 x 30 in., Available from artist, Studio from plein air study

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Iowa River Bank

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Iowa River Bank" by Tom Christopher.