Plein Air Painting for Dummies
If you’re new to painting outdoors (or know someone who is), take advice from these 11 artists, including the most obvious but overlooked things you should know, and what “plein errors” to avoid.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: The Magic Hour
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
Master Watercolorist Joseph Zbukvic Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
At the 8th Annual Plein Air Convention in San Francisco, California, Eric Rhoads honored master watercolorist Joseph Zbukvic with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the world of art.
Painting California’s Piers
Eric M. Davis traveled over 11,350 miles in 17 months to complete the works featured in his book, “The California Pier Series.” Read an exclusive excerpt and view some of the watercolor paintings here.
Master Pastelist Albert Handell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
At the 8th Annual Plein Air Convention in San Francisco, California, Eric Rhoads honored master pastelist Albert Handell with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the world of art.
Kern County, California Celebrates Plein Air
The week brought many unexpected circumstances and challenges for the artists, including high winds, herds of curious horses investigating the painting, and separate encounters with a bull and a rattlesnake who were equally unamused.
8th Annual PleinAir Salon Winners Revealed!
Help us congratulate the winners of the 8th Annual PleinAir Salon! The Salon results were recently announced live at the Plein Air Convention & Expo. Who won?
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Winterburn Creek, WV
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
More Favorite Moments From the Plein Air Convention
Live podcasts on stage; demos in pastel, oil, and watercolor; our 2020 location reveal; pictures from an epic ’60s/’70s dance party, and more!
Artist, Mother, Muse
Maybe it is the balance this artist has found in life that spills into the balance of color, design, and expression of life found in her paintings.
Plein Air Heritage: Artist Alfred Sisley (1839-1899)
As a plein air painter, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about artist Alfred Sisley (1839-1899) here.
New Plein Air Landscape Exhibition: “Tetralogy”
The scent and movement of the air, the light dancing over a scene, the subtle shifting of colors — these are all elements that find their way into this artist’s work.
How Joseph McGurl Paints a Landscape in Oil
Preview Joseph McGurl’s newest art video workshop in this exclusive announcement on how to paint better landscapes.
Featured Artwork: Carol Jenkins
Old Ranch
18 x 24 in.
Oil
$3200.00
Available at Authentique Gallery of Fine Art, St George, Utah
This painting was created in the studio using a favorite plein...
Featured Artwork: Meridee Mandio
The Lifting Storm
Being a painter changes your world. You see more of it, and you see it in different ways.
Every painter has heroes. If...
Featured Artwork: Lon Brauer
Thru the Barn
24 x 20 in.
Oil on panel
Plein air
Bath County, VA 2017
Available through the artist
Doorways. Passageways. Inside spaces. Outside spaces. Inside out / outside...
Featured Artwork: Carl Bretzke
Tracks On River Ice
22 x 40 in.
Oil on linen
2019
Available Through Grenning Gallery, Sag Harbor, NY
January seemed colder than usual this year. As a result...
Featured Artwork: Ellen Howard
California Dreaming
12 x 12
Oil on panel
Available through the artist
Ellen is a Co-Chair and Artist member of the California Art Club, San Francisco Region, member...
2019 Plein Air Convention and Expo: Favorite Moments
Enjoy a recap of some the most popular highlights from this year's PACE - are you or your friends in any of these photos?
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Rock, Paper
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.