How My Painting Got Into a Tokyo Museum
Keith Wicks shares the delightful story of how he discovered his work on display in Japan.
Being Present in the Plein Air Moment
When he creates art, especially in the field, Ohio artist Chuck Marshall effectively separates himself from his daily routine and becomes more self-aware. That separation has always been an important benefit to plein air painting.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Martha in Dry Dock
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Martha in Dry Dock” by Trey Finney.
What’s Your Painting Worth?
John Pototschnik explains the six factors that determine how much you should charge for your paintings.
Plein Air Hudson Winners Announced
These artists also got some help from local well-known goats, called “the Munch Bunch” to open up a great vista.
Shadow Selfies
Timothy Horn explains how he stumbled upon a subject that keeps his landscape painting journey interesting and challenging.
Step-by-Step Painting Demo: Patterns and Backlight
In this step-by-step demonstration you’ll see how Lori Putnam’s foundation, the first part of the block-in, is about pattern.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Afternoon Glow
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Afternoon Glow” by Dan Marshall.
Plein Air Heritage: A Ranch Hand, Cowboy, Artist
As a plein air painter, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about those who have helped start this movement in some way, and be inspired to continue your own journey.
Your Plein Air Events Guide for September 2019
Looking for a local event next month? Check out these listings of plein air events from the Northeast to the Southwest, and beyond!
How to Travel Light When Painting Abroad
Thomas Jefferson Kitts explains how to trim down your supplies and equipment, plan a painting trip, and return home with a collection of useful plein air paintings. Bonus: Learn from his step-by-step landscape painting demonstration!
How to Paint Landscapes: Dominance in Painting
Michael Chesley Johnson gives you three questions to consider before you dip your brush in the paint in this guest post on how to paint landscapes.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Twisted Tree Trail
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Twisted Tree Trail” by Jim Wodark.
Plein Air Painting in the Land of the Midnight Sun
The Plein Air Painters of Alaska, bound together by their hardy Alaskan “can do” attitude, have battled grizzly bears, huge swarms of mosquitoes, inclement weather, and hours of winter darkness to pursue their passion for painting outside.
June/July 2019 PleinAir Salon Winners Revealed
Michele Marceau Ward of Principle Gallery has revealed her selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon bi-monthly competition.
Painting with Friends, in France
Ellen Howard takes us behind the scenes on a recent painting trip to France with eleven artists. Enjoy a photo recap, and learn her advice for painting abroad.
Chasing California’s Light: A Painting Adventure
A record of the great and terrible adventures of artists and friends, namely Tyler J. Murphy and Daniel J. Keys, on a painting journey through the Golden State.
Featured Artwork: Roland Lee presented by Zion National Park Plein Air
Zion Fireglow by Roland Lee
30 x 22 in.
Watercolor
Roland Lee is one of the ten Centennial Artists for Zion National Park’s 2019 Centennial Celebration of...
Changing Perceptions of the Middle East, One Painting at a Time
British artist Matt Ryder takes us to the extreme terrain and tricky locations where he paints mountains that “sing with cadmium colors.”
14 Inspirational Landscape Paintings
The landscape paintings showcased here give us a glimpse of the magic that can be achieved.