Prominent Watercolor Artist Passes Away
Services are being held this week to honor his life and legacy.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Stroll Along Discovery Lake
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
En Train Air
This project celebrates a little-observed but crucial aspect of the American experience — the coming and going of the daily train, linking small towns to the nation at large.
50 Paintings of the “City by the Bay”
The weather can be dramatic in San Francisco, making it both interesting and challenging. Ellen Howard shares some keys to painting the city and surrounding landscape in this preview of an upcoming exhibition.
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Joe Gyurcsak and the Joy of Mud
Joe Gyurcsak is not afraid of color, as his paintings show. But his favorite quote is from Edgar Degas, who said that galleries wanted colorful paintings, “but if I could have had my own way, I would have confined myself to black and white.” The Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) instructor explains.
The “Painter of Sunshine”
The year 1910 marked a dramatic shift in Edward Dufner’s style...
The Importance of Accurate Color Values
When learned and absorbed, this knowledge can bring dramatic changes to your work. See how in this guest blog post from John Pototschnik.
An Exploration of the Focal Point in a Painting
Is the focal point always the subject? The next time you are wondering why a painting you are working on seems dull and lifeless, think about this principle of “harmony and contrast” to see if you can come up with the answer.
Plein Air: Making a Commitment
Discover what’s inside the newest issue of Plein Air magazine, including inspiration from Thomas Kitts, in this sneak preview.
Must-Have List: Crucial Outerwear and Art Supplies for Plein Air
From pants to paint tubes, you’ll want to refer to this list for your next plein air painting trip. Bonus: It includes tips for flying with art supplies!
7 New Oil Paintings by Kathie Odom
This artist is known for her “nostalgic impressionism.” View seven of her newest works here.
2019 Ultimate Plein Air Artist Workshop Guide
You’re part of a rich tradition of learning and practicing plein air painting. This art workshop guide is chock-full of opportunities for you to take the first (or next) step on your painting journey.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: A Soft Light
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Painting Shanghai Disneyland
George Scribner takes us on his once-in-a-lifetime journey of painting the construction of Shanghai Disneyland.
Featured Artwork: Michael Vermette
Michael is intrigued with the timelessness in change in his paintings. They show a love of color and light with emphasis on the expressive...
What You Learn Painting Clouds in the San Francisco Bay
Steven McDonald finds that the baylands outside of San Francisco offer a superb place to observe and paint clouds. Here’s what he’s learned there.
Simplifying a Painting
“We all recognize the importance of editing, but that is just one of many ways to deal with simplification,” says Keiko Tanabe. “Other than deciding what to leave in and what to leave out, what else can we do?”
When the Shadow Defines the Light
This Pennsylvania artist loves to paint the light, yet it’s of utmost importance to her to nail down the darks in the composition first thing. See how this approach lets Julie Riker tackle complex subjects confidently.
Flowing Estuary to Living Sea
Discover how the Central Coast estuary inspires painters in this exhibition preview.
To Catch A Sunset: The Road to Mastery
“My initial goal of practicing color studies quickly grew into the more ambitious goal of ‘capturing the sunset sky’ from life.” Martin Dimitrov shares his inspiring experience of painting a sunset en plein air.