Why This Works: “Spring Renewal”
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Tony D’Amico
Preferred painting spots can have challenging elements, breathtaking views, or untamed stretches of wild nature. But for Tony D'Amico, more than anything, there's no...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Richard Gallego
Richard Gallego knows the answer right away to the question "Where's your favorite place to paint?" His instant reply is, "Outdoors." But, when pressed,...
Women Artists Band Together in Alaska for Workshop
In Alaska a small group of women have long had the breathtaking subarctic scenes of woods, lakes and mountains all to themselves, but for...
Last Call for Liz Afif National Juried Competition
The July 15 deadline is fast approaching for the Plein Air national juried exhibition organized by Liz Afif Gallery in Philadelphia. ...
Plein Air Inside Car Wins Easels Top Prize
The Grand Prize Winner at the Easels event in Frederick, Maryland, at the end of June was painted in inclement weather -- but the...
Plein Air Artists Go Rogue in Oregon
James Sampsel, an artist and a whitewater rafting guide, has arranged a rafting trip that takes plein air painters to otherwise inaccessible areas to...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Dino Massaroni
There are usually good reasons why a few celebrated painting spots are beloved among artists. Ohio artist Dino Massaroni's favorite spot to paint not...
Strong Sales and Good Turnout at Jackson’s Plein Air Festival
More than 45 artists participated at the Plein Air Festival held by the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming, in late June....
Los Gatos Plein Air Winners Announced
Top winners were chosen at Los Gatos Plein Air, a painting event and exhibition held June 18 through 22 in Los Gatos, California. ...
Useful Website: Daily Paintworks
An oil painting for $65? This website raises eyebrows among working artists for a number of reasons. Daily Paintworks (DPW) allows...
Artist Gets All Wrapped Up in Her Work
We've all been there -- paper towels or paint rags take to the wind, and we're chasing after them, frantically. It...
Stretching Into Plein Air in NYC
Elissa Gore, a New York-based artist who stays busy on the plein air circuit, hosts plein air watercolor classes when her schedule permits. We...
The Bride Wore White, the Working Artist Wore a Suit
Most people just see an outdoor wedding. An artist sees an outdoor wedding ... and a plein air painting opportunity. Marc...
Adirondacks Hit the Sweet Spot for Artists
What happens when a hundred artists paint at least 600 paintings in a few days' time in the Adirondack Mountains of New York? ...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Marilyn Fairman
Marilyn Fairman is drawn to a painting location just 20 minutes from her home in large part because of the deep tranquility of the...
Useful Website: The Complete Artist
The Complete Artist is a diverse website that offers online workshops, informative blog posts, and a forum for artists. The blog is interesting because...
Publisher’s Invitational Artists Paint Nocturnes
What's the hardest part about painting a super moon? Margie Spalding's nocturne At least two dozen artists attending the Publisher's Invitational...
PleinAir Salon Winners Announced in New Categories
In order to recognize talented artists painting particular subjects and working outdoors, the categories in the 2013/2014 PleinAir magazine Salon Competition (www.pleinairsalon.com) have been...
Group Offers Hikes to Important Hudson River School Sites
Sure, you probably could figure out where Cole and Church painted various Hudson River School masterpieces. But this outfit will take you on a...