Is That Watercolor?
Help us congratulate Angus McEwan, a recent winner of the bi-monthly PleinAir Salon, and enjoy this exclusive Q&A with the artist, who shares his biggest challenges, his advice for others, and the answer to a common question he hears about his watercolor paintings.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Spring in Ukraine
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Spring in Ukraine” by Lori Putnam.
A Great Painting Always Comes Down to This
Quite frankly, these elements are the glue that holds every good painting together and, conversely, is the reason some paintings fall apart!
What Is a Proportional Wheel?
For artists, a proportional wheel is (or should be) an indispensable tool. See why in this guest blog post from John Pototschnik.
Painting at Miles Copeland’s Castle
A fortunate group of plein air painters recently enjoyed an excursion to paint in France at a castle co-owned by the man who once managed the bands Sting and The Police.
See the World Like a Plein Air Painter
In this plein air course for beginners, you’ll gain inspiration and a wealth of new skills and techniques for painting outdoors.
13 Dramatic Paintings of Storms
These artists were driven to brave the elements to commit the scenes directly to their painting surfaces, make quick sketches or studies, or, as circumstances dictated for one, simply to burn the imagery into her memory to serve as inspiration as soon as she got to her easel.
Winners From the Recent “En Plein Air Texas” Event
A whirlwind week of over 400 paintings about West Texas has come and gone! See who took home awards from En Plein Air Texas this year.
Ohio Plein Air Society: A “Movable Feast”
Participants painted southern Ohio landscapes that included small-town scenes, urban sights in downtown Cincinnati, and Midwest farms. Learn more about this — and the next event — here.
New Fall Color Location Revealed
Most of the seats for Fall Color Week 2020 have already been sold, so reserve your spot now for an unforgettable painting trip.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Aeolian Yacht Club, Alameda
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Aeolian Yacht Club, Alameda” by Hsin-Yao Tseng.
Artist Paints Live at Colts Football Game
See how this Hoosier artist has combined painting on location with events that draw thousands, bringing art to the masses in unexpected places.
Featured Artwork: Anita Louise West
Chama River
16 x 20 in.
oil sticks and oil paint
Available at BacArt House
New Mexico rivers are life giving for nature and for my soul. I consider...
Featured Artwork: Kari Ganoung Ruiz
Island In The Sun
12 x 24 in.
oil on panel
$1,200 available through the artist
“I found this location right at sunrise, at the end of an...
Join Us for Plein Air Painting in Denver, Colorado
The world’s largest plein air event is about to get bigger. Discover two new reasons you don’t want to miss the 2020 Plein Air Convention!
Plein Air Painting in Yosemite: Joys and Challenges
Artists from the California Art Club share their experiences from — and advice for — painting in Yosemite.
9 Suggestions for the Beginning Artist
If you’re still in the early phases of your art journey, you’ll appreciate these practical nuts and bolts of getting started as an artist.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Konriko Rice Mill
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Konriko Rice Mill” by Tim Oliver.
Caught on Camera: Airplane Nearly Hits Plein Air Painters
There is one certain fact about painting en plein air: You should expect the unexpected. Dana Zier explains.
Your Plein Air Events Guide for November 2019
Looking for a local event next month? Check out these listings of plein air events from the Northeast to the Southwest, and beyond!