Plein air history - Frederic Edwin Church

Plein Air Heritage: Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900)

As a plein air painter, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about artist Frederic Edwin Church here.
Terri Ford, “California Gold,” 2018, pastel, 6 x 12 in., Available from artist, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: California Gold

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “California Gold” by Terri Ford.
Artist retreat - OutdoorPainter.com

Paint for One Whole Week This October

Get away and do nothing but paint for an entire week … you deserve it!
Kim VanDerHoek, “Key Bridge Arches,” 2018, oil, 11 x 14 in., Private collection, Studio from plein air studies

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Key Bridge Arches

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Key Bridge Arches” by Kim VanDerHoek.
1st Place: Tom Brown, “Until the Cows Come Home”

Announcing the LPAPA Town and Country Winners

The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) recently hosted “Town & Country – Where the Cities Meet the Pastures,” a juried art show. Discover the winning paintings here.
Sara Linda Poly, “Looking East,” 2018, oil, 12 x 12 in., Collection the artist, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Looking East

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Looking East” by Sara Linda Poly.
Plein Air Events - OutdoorPainter.com

Your Plein Air Events Guide for February 2020

Looking for a local event for February 2020? Check out these listings of upcoming plein air events!
PleinAir Salon winning artist - Eric Bowman - OutdoorPainter.com

Derived From Life: The Paintings of PleinAir Salon Winner Eric Bowman

Even if an Eric Bowman piece is done in the studio, it is utterly informed by his work outdoors.

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Between Two Boats

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Between Two Boats” by Ryan Jensen.
How to sell your art - OutdoorPainter.com

How to Sell Your Art in 2020

Why isn’t your art selling? More importantly, how do you make it sell in 2020? Find out in this letter from Eric Rhoads.
Pastel plein air paintings - Maria Marino - OutdoorPainter.com

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Morning at Back Creek — Eastport

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Morning at Back Creek — Eastport” by Maria Marino.

OPPORTUNITY: Artist Residency in Montana

Like the idea of staying in a remote cabin for two weeks and painting in nature? Find out how you can apply for this 2020 Artist Residency.

Coming Soon to Florida: Plein Fun Fest

Held in a “hidden gem” on the coast of Florida, this plein air festival raised over $8,000 last year. See what’s in store for 2020 in this announcement!
How to paint landscapes - Bill Davidson - OutdoorPainter.com

Bill Davidson on Inspiration for the New Year

Words of advice and inspiration, and a bonus interview with Eric Rhoads and Bill Davidson, filmed live on Facebook!
Plein Air Heritage: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796-1875)

Plein Air Heritage: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796-1875)

As a plein air painter, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about artist Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot here.
Plein air convention - OutdoorPainter.com

The State of the Plein Air Movement

Learn about the massive trends we’re seeing, and how you can help grow this historic movement.
PleinAir Salon art competitions - Susan Hediger Matteson - OutdoorPainter.com

Oct/Nov 2019 PleinAir Salon Winners Revealed

Laura Grenning, owner of Grenning Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon bi-monthly competition.
Plein air watercolor paintings - Mat Barber Kennedy

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Fleet Street, Annapolis

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Fleet Street, Annapolis” by Mat Barber Kennedy.

Featured Artwork: Neal Hughes

Morning Mist 30 x 40 in. Oil on linen Available from the artist Morning Mist: I was fortunate to win the "Gold Medal" Award at the Oil Painters of...
painting landscapes - John Pototschnik - OutdoorPainter.ccom

Painting Landscapes: Why Draw? Let’s Just Paint.

You don’t actually have to learn drawing techniques if you’re painting landscapes, right? John Pototschnik shares his insights.