Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Nagore Dargha Sheriff
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
How to Enter Your First Plein Air Event and Survive!
Applying to and participating in your first juried plein air event can be an overwhelming experience, but the rewards both professionally and personally are undeniable.
Featured Artwork: Marc Anderson
Giants of Little America
Oil on canvas
Sprung from a snowbank in Wisconsin, representational painter Marc Anderson endeavors to articulate the light and form of the...
Artist Spotlight: Landscape Oil Painting with Karl Dempwolf
Today we welcome artist Karl Dempwolf as our guest with an exclusive Q&A about painting en plein air, his color palette, and his advice for those new to painting with oil.
LPAPA “Art & Nature” Award Winners Announced
The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) celebrated the beauty of nature with its annual “Art & Nature” juried art exhibit of paintings that capture nature and the natural landscapes. Who won?
2018 Capitola Winners Announced
Congratulations to the following artists for the recognitions they received at Capitola Plein Air this month!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Twilight and Moonlight
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Farm to Table: Bringing Art to the Table
In the long-standing tradition of Brandywine Valley, this project was a cooperative endeavor between area artists, local farmers markets, and the Brandywine Conservancy to bring awareness through art of the natural resources and sustainable agriculture in our region.
Painting Under Pressure
“Although I’m an enthusiastic plein air painter...” says Barbara Jaenicke, “my participation in competitive plein air events has allowed me to discover quite a bit about my own personal creative process.” Here’s what she learned.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: A View of the Bay from Hill Street
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is a landscape painting by Bruce Katz.
Painting Outdoors Since 1948: A Community Member Spotlight
Recently, one of our dedicated readers reached out to us to say hello and connect, which is part of what the plein air community is all about. Meet John Killmaster, who kindly took the time to answer a few questions about his artistic journey so that you can be inspired in yours.
IAPS Names Prix de Pastel Award
See who was awarded this prestigious award from the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) 33rd Juried Exhibition.
What’s an Artist to Do With ALL That Green?
For artists, the color green can be very daunting and, often, the way an artist handles this tricky color can denote rather quickly where they might be in their skill level as a painter. Here are some tips to help you handle the greens in your next painting.
The First 15 Minutes of Plein Air Painting
Virginia Vovchuk, organizer of “Plein Air on the Santa Cruz,” shares the list of show winners and takes us behind the scenes into her painting experiences.
2018 Paint the Beach Winners
Judge Joe Palmerio deliberated carefully as he selected the winning paintings from those presented by the artists after two days of painting outdoors around the town of Fort Myers Beach.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Night Watch
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Plein Air Painters of New Mexico — 2018 Winners
We recently announced the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico juried exhibition. The winners have been chosen, and they are ...
Overcoming the Difficulties of Painting en Plein Air
Six outstanding plein air painters share useful tips that helped them push through those early struggles. Learn how they assimilate landscape overload and use all the material gathered on-site when creating larger studio works.
Handling the Competition at Plein Air Painting Events
Having been an avid outdoorsman for most of his life, Ohio artist Robin Roberts easily made the transition from studio design work to plein air painting.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Maritime Sunrise
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is an oil maritime painting by Christine Lashley.