Understanding Your Subject as an Abstract Design
Before laying paint to canvas, it’s a good idea to assess your subject in terms of pure abstraction. John Hughes explains.
6 Inspirational Quotes for Artists
In this special round-up from Plein Air Magazine, we’re bringing you some of the most inspiring quotes for artists that we’ve seen yet!
Painting the Petrified Forest
Kath Reilly shares her recent experiences from painting during an artist residency at the Petrified Forest National Park. Bonus: Includes her advice for painting in extreme conditions!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: The Hills Are Alive
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “The Hills Are Alive” by Kim Lordier.
Preview the Upcoming PleinAir Magazine (February/March 2020)
Enjoy a sneak peek at some of the articles coming up in the February/March issue of PleinAir Magazine, showcasing the top artists and emerging talents making news in the plein air community today.
For Plein Air Groups: Good News and Bad News
An Important Message for Plein Air Event Planners
Your PleinAir Podcast Binge Guide
Each week Eric Rhoads welcomes a new guest to the PleinAir Podcast. Even if you’ve been following this podcast for artists since it began, chances are you may have missed at least one. And if you’re a new listener, we know you won’t want to miss some of the amazing artists that have been featured.
Plein Air Artists to Follow on Instagram
Our team came up with the following list of Instagram accounts for artists — especially plein air artists! — that you’ll love seeing in your feed.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Boat Builders Shop
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Boat Builders Shop” by Mitch Baird.
How Christine Lashley Discovered Her Style
While Christine grew up surrounded by the arts, her journey to becoming an artist wasn’t clear until later on in her life. Be inspired by her landscape paintings, and learn more in this interview.
The Mountains Are Calling: 2020 Artist Retreat
Join Eric Rhoads in the Adirondack Mountains for the ultimate painting retreat for artists.
Becoming Texan: Watercolor En Plein Air
Watercolor artist Richie Vios (b. Philippines) shares how plein air painting has changed his life, and how he is enthusiastically “becoming Texan.”
Spotlight on Plein Air Painter Shelby Keefe
Shelby Keefe shares her inspiration for painting the landscape in this recent interview.
How to Make a Color Chart for Plein Air Painting
Plein air artist Mark Boedges shares three color charts, along with important advice on creating and using them for your next plein air landscape.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Cliffs of Goleta
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Cliffs of Goleta” by Richard McKinley.
Cool Whisper: A Winter Landscape Painting
“The environment stimulates your senses as you breathe the fresh air, taking in all the sights and sounds; a truly awe inspiring and humbling experience,” says the artist. “My paintings are my personal response to these surroundings…”
Art and a Better Version of You
“I’ve learned a thing or two over the bumpy roads of life,” says Eric Rhoads, “building businesses and selling art, that might be able to help you figure out a strategy that works for you, in your voice, and will help you be a better version of yourself.”
A Plein Air Painting Step-by-Step: Passing Fancy
Pastel artist Nancie King Mertz shares how she created a recent landscape with a unique composition in this step-by-step demonstration.
The Worst Way to Learn to Paint Landscapes
In this guest blog post, John Hughes addresses “hero worship” and “pet projects” that artists may fall into.
Featured Artwork: Eric Jacobsen
Yellow House
14 x 24 in.
Acrylic on Board
Eric Jacobsen was born and raised in New England. He received a BA in History from Gordon College...