Featured Artwork: Natasha Isenhour
She Will Have Her Way
20 x 24 in.
Pastel
Painting in both oil and pastel, professional fine artist Natasha Isenhour is known for her light-filled landscapes,...
Featured Artwork: Kathleen B. Hudson
Texas Pastoral
18 x 24 in.
Oil on linen
$3400
Available from the artist. On display at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Art, San Angelo, TX.
Kathleen Hudson,...
3 Favorite Art Supplies (That Aren’t Art Supplies)
Add some of these unexpected “supplies” to your stash to make painting more convenient, more fun, and perhaps even more interesting.
Plein Air Heritage: Science Needs Art
Starting in the late 1880s, many natural history museums established a practice of showcasing animals in dioramas that would allow visitors to see the specimens in an exact location rather than a generic scene. Meet a master who painted those dioramas from plein air sketches.
Make the Most of Your Next Art Workshop
Take in this expert advice from six highly respected painting instructors to improve your experience — and art — the next time you sign up for a workshop.
Does Your Art Reveal That You See the World Differently?
Consider this question and see what Joe Paquet has to say about getting better as a painter and . . .
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: A Hot Day in Pontian Fishing Village
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is a plein air watercolor by ...
Is There Value In Setting Art Goals?
The more you feed and fuel your dream, the more it takes on a life of its own. Follow these simple (and inspiring) points to set and achieve your personal art goals for 2019.
October-November 2018 PleinAir Salon Winners Revealed
Patricia Terwilliger, of Jones & Terwilliger Galleries, has revealed her selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon bi-monthly art competition.
7 Paintings Imbued With Mystery
With these unique paintings, see how doors, windows, and passageways can be more than just a compositional construct.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Potrero Hill
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is a plein air (oil) by ...
Is There a “Plein Air Season”? Advice for Painting in Cold, Wind, and Rain
If you haven’t ventured out in bad weather, try it! See why it’s not as daunting as it may appear, and get tips for your next excursion.
Become a Next-Level Painter in One Week
How to get in on what’s new, what’s hot, and what’s actually working in the world of plein air and art marketing, and have fun while you’re at it!
7 Hilarious Plein Air Moments of 2018
From nosy animals to nude beaches, and everything in between, we’re sure you’ll love this roundup of some of the year’s funniest plein air moments!
Painting the Grandeur of the Landscape
Discover what’s inside the newest issue of Plein Air magazine, including a moment with outdoor painter David Hockney.
Landscape Painting: Get Your Rocks Right
Truth: Understanding how geology controls the appearance of rock and learning how to accurately capture rock features will add depth and realism to your landscape paintings.
December Edition: Give, Get, Win!
The holidays are right around the corner, and so it’s time to start planning your gift lists (for giving and receiving, maybe?), and we wanted to take this as an opportunity to give as well! See what we mean in this big announcement!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Trout Pool
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature: "Trout Pool" by ...
Adventures in Painting Nocturnes on Location
To study the art of painting nocturnes, Jake Gaedtke began venturing into the mountains at 2:00 a.m. There, he began a personal series of lessons in painting, in fears of the unknown, and in close calls with nature. Read about his apprehensions and challenges in this guest blog post, and see if it inspires you to paint outdoors at night!
Embracing the Snowman Within: Painting Snow
As we enter the winter season, much of plein air painting will cease, but if you’re one of those purists who must stand in the snow to paint, these artists offer helpful advice.