Passionate Seascapes, On View
This award-winning artist shows her seascape paintings in shows and galleries across the nation.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Golden Marsh
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Two Rivers, Waiting to be Painted en Plein Air
“A little secret: We’ve been told that in the spring of 2019 the Texas wildflowers will be the most spectacular they have been in many, many years,” says Janet Chang. Learn how you can join these plein air artists.
The Painting Process of a Winning Artist
Please help us congratulate Jerry Markham for winning first place in the recent bi-monthly PleinAir Salon. In this exclusive spotlight, Markham shares his secrets to success.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Warren’s Beach
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Indoors, Outdoors, and Back Again
A devoted studio painter, Lindsey Kustusch took the leap into plein air and discovered a way to maximize both experiences.
LPAPA “Town & Country” Winners Announced
Michael Obermeyer, Rosemary Swimm, and Ludo Leideritz have chosen 45 original framed paintings for the show’s coveted spots. Do you know any of these artists?
The Funny, the Odd, and the Downright Bizarre!
Enjoy 9 real life (and real funny) stories from several well-known plein air painters.
Plein Air Painting Is the Largest Movement in Art History … and Growing
We are seeing thousands adopt the plein air painting lifestyle, which means more painters’ groups, more events and shows, and more people being exposed to original art and collecting it.
Painters Who Become Storytellers and Poets
“All of us, as artists, are on a path to develop and grow,” says Eric Rhoads. “Doing it on our own, being self-taught, is for some a badge of courage. Yet I’ve discovered that no matter how much I discover on my own, there are others who have figured things out that I would never think to explore.” Be inspired in this letter from the Publisher of Plein Air magazine.
Painting on Location Without Chemicals
Pennsylvania artist Beth Bathe uses water-mixable oils, which have some of the characteristics of oils, acrylics, and watercolors. See why you may want to use these paints and avoid oil solvents.
January Plein Air Challenge: Painting Sunrises
Want to win a free art video workshop? It’s easy — simply join our January Challenge by sharing your art!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Scipio Morning
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
See the Relationship Between Colors
Richard F. Lack taught students not to see colors in isolation, but rather to see them in relation to those surrounding them. What were his teaching methods?
LPAPA: Town & Country Plein Air Exhibition
“Town & Country: Where the Cities Meet the Pastures” is dedicated to paintings created by LPAPA members. This is a free event that welcomes all art lovers. Discover when you can visit the exhibition in this preview.
5 Ways to Get Your Art Published
Follow these tips from Plein Air magazine Editor-in-Chief Kelly Kane to discover five ways to increase your network.
Featured Artwork: Nancy Tankersley
Folly Beach Morning
36 x 36 in.
Oil
$7500.
FASO June 2018 Bold Brush Award.
Available through LePrince Fine Art, Charleston, SC.
In this studio painting, artist Nancy Tankersley captures...
Plein Air Tonalism with Acrylics
Two of a plein air painter’s favorite elements — light and atmosphere — are arguably best celebrated by a tonalist approach, as the work of this Oregon painter suggests.
Call to Artists for 2019 Plein Air Festival
This art center has roots going back 60 years to the founding of its city’s identity as an “art colony.” Could you be one of the artists selected to participate?
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Starting a Day, China
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.