Painting Outdoors with Watercolor AND/OR Oil
Artist Cindy Baron shares how and why she chooses which medium to use at plein air events.
Featured Artwork: Debra Joy Groesser
Then Sings My Soul
30 x 40 in.
Oil on linen panel
Available through The Mission Gallery, St. George, Utah
This painting was created in the studio from...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Blackwater Refuge
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
Plein Air Heritage: American Artist Henry Ward Ranger
The American artist Henry Ward Ranger (1858-1916) studied in Europe, and when he returned to ...
Peggy Immel: Southwest Journeys
Immel’s paintings are inspired by the striking beauty of the Southwest, and her passion for the landscape is enhanced by her frequent explorations of both new and familiar places.
Ways to Use Rhythms in Your Next Landscape Painting
“Almost everything presents rhythms and patterns once you begin to discover them,” says Lori Putnam. “The real challenge for an artist is knowing when to emphasize the pattern or rhythm, and when to break it.”
Carl Bretzke: Top 10 Reasons to Attend PACE
Don’t take it from us — hear it from one of plein air painting’s stars. The Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) is the place to be in April.
Quotable Artist: Amery Bohling
Enjoy an inspirational quote from landscape painter Amery Bohling.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Gull Cove
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
Results from Lighthouse Plein Air Festival
Enjoy photos from the 6th Annual Plein Air Festival at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery and School of Art.
5 Questions to Ask Before Painting a Landscape
Ultimately, when you paint a landscape, you’re painting movement. The air moves, the light changes; it’s never static. Light and atmospheric forces act upon the components of the landscape to create a story, and it’s up to you as the artist to pick the story you want to tell...
16 Reasons Not to Go to the Plein Air Convention
Missing the annual Plein Air Convention is like missing the experience of a lifetime. San Francisco is going to be more incredible than ever. But if you’re allowing an excuse to keep you from coming ... keep reading.
How to Paint Clouds en Plein Air
The unique challenge of painting clouds is that, unlike other landscape elements, they’re in constant motion. Learn how to choose the right moment for painting clouds en plein air.
Love of Plein Air, and Citroën Cars
Susan Kendall is both an outdoor painter and a car enthusiast. See how her passions crossed paths, resulting in 8 x 20-foot backdrops for a classic car show.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Early Spring, Union, Maine
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
11 Outdoor Still Life Paintings
Think you’re limited to painting landscapes when you take your art outdoors? Think again — these artists show a variety of ways to incorporate the timeless still life in an outdoor setting.
On Landscape Painting and Embracing an Unexpected Turning Point
Devin Michael Roberts has achieved remarkable success at plein air events by taking full advantage of these three things.
The Fastest Possible Way to Become a Plein Air Painter
A note for new or inexperienced plein air painters only.
Plein Air Easton Juror and Artists Announced
Plein Air Easton prides itself on being a competition where the possibility of winning the grand prize is available to any artist — no matter what your skill set or level of accomplishment in the art community. See who made the list in this announcement.
Color Mixing for Beginners
Achieving color harmony is certainly one of the keys to creating a successful painting. We need to infuse our paintings with harmonious color; however, our job becomes somewhat more complicated because...