Do I Really Want to Paint en Plein Air?!
From dealing with curious spiders to accidentally setting up on a nude beach might be enough to make one question plein air painting . . . Julie McGowan explains.
Spotlight on Oil Painter Huihan Liu
Represented by Total Arts Gallery, Chinese artist Huihan Liu creates painterly works when plein air is “difficult, if not impossible.”
Three Outstanding Works from the PleinAir Salon
Discover who won first, second, and third place in the April/May 2018 PleinAir Salon!
A Plein Air Festival with Our Friends to the Northeast
These painters take root in a community where arts and culture are a natural part of everyday life.
Plein Air Goal: To Paint 1,100 Islands
An artist shares his love (and advice) for painting the Croatian region.
Editorial Submissions and Writer’s Guidelines
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“Spring Training” Retreat Renews Friendships and Inspiration
With the 8th Annual Publisher’s Invitational in the Adirondacks now completed, it’s time to plan for the next “summer camp for artists.”
When the Inner Clock Is Ticking — An Artist’s Bucket List
When the opportunity came up to do something he had always wanted to, this plein air artist jumped at the chance to check it off his list.
Painting with Pastels for Rapid Results
When Nancie King Mertz was given an “unwanted” set of supplies, she became hooked.
A Treasure Trove of Subject Matter for These Outdoor Painters
Eureka Springs third annual ESPAfest saluted 17 winners recently. See who, in this overview of the event.
Where in the World Is Plein Air?
Today, no matter where you are, you can watch dozens of outdoor painters bring their works to fruition.
Discover What’s Inside PleinAir Magazine, June/July 2018
Creating the illusion of distance; painting scenes of the East Coast fishing industry; Ralph Oberg, Keiko Tanabe, Kathleen Hudson, and more!
Q&A On Art, and a Powerful Way to Creative Satisfaction
From Plein Air Today: Enjoy an exclusive Q&A with representational oil painter Bill Suys on his inspiration and more.
Featured Artwork: Mike Simpson
Evening in Santa Fe
10 x 14 in., watercolor
Available through the artist
Living and painting the West
Mike Simpson's early career as an artist attracted recognition through...
Fallbrook Art Association Announces Winners
With seven waterfalls and endless gardens, artists had almost too many beautiful choices for their plein air landscape paintings.
How to Avoid Greens in Summer
Actually, Lynn M. Rix tried to avoid greens by painting from a boat ... and she ended up with a lot of green. How so?
Art Exhibition: On Location in Malibu 2018
See what inspires John Cosby's plein air paintings of Malibu.
New Art Supplies on the Market? Yes, Please!
From colors and half pans to watercolor papers, brushes, easel accessories, and more — check out these exciting new art supplies for your next outing!
Outdoor Painters Spotlight: Plein Air Unleashed
Get to know this group of artists, whose passion for painting outdoors has led led them to build an annual event with a special goal.
Taking Artistic License with Iconic Locations
On landscape composition > Like it or not, the final decision often comes down to this.