Preserving the Dana Adobe With Art
See how a project from the San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment brings awareness and support to historic land.
Artist Warning: 5 Ways to Recognize an Email Scam
Have you received an email about a stranger wanting to purchase your art in a hurry? If so, you’ll want to read (and share) this warning.
Shelby Keefe: My Favorite Place to Paint Outdoors
Shelby Keefe's favorite place to paint is a hillside where vehicles go to rust. "There's enough painting fodder there for the rest of my life," she says.
The Joys (and Perils) of Painting at the Beach
Artists at this coastal plein air event experienced laughter, insights, and a quietly rising tide.
Slow Down Before You Poke Your Eye Out With That Paintbrush!
Today we tip our hats to Lyn Boyer, who shared an inspirational post recently on why we try to rush toward greatness, even though we all know that time is an essential ingredient to mastering anything that’s worthy. See what she has to say about this topic, and be inspired.
Plein Air Artists Enjoy Rare Opportunity in SoCal
This group of outdoor painters took the easels to a natural habitat that’s normally closed to the public. Get a glimpse yourself when you view their landscape paintings from the trip.
The Importance of Value in Painting
Believe it or not, value is actually more important than even this element to the design and success of a painting.
Re-Introducing Artists on Art
Learn about a newly improved digital magazine experience that’s by artists, for artists!
Sorolla and Painting the Color of Light
What makes a Sorolla a Sorolla? Any time two or more outdoor painters get together to talk about this master artist, they always agree on this one thing.
Valley of Death and Dying to Paint
Outdoor painter Michael Bartlett reflects on his recent travels through Yosemite, Abiquiu, and more, in “an experience that the hungry soul craves, seeks, and finds fulfillment from.”
Featured Artwork: Lori Putnam
Fall At Logan Pass
24 x 32 in., oil on linen
2018
Price: $8,500.00
Available through the artist
As a Contemporary American Impressionist, what interests me is rarely any...
PleinAir Salon: Celebrating the Grand Prize Winner
The winner of this year’s Plein Air Salon says he enters his paintings in art competitions for these two reasons.
Plein Air in Small-Town Indiana
More than 130 artists gathered for this year’s “First Brush of Spring.” Enjoy a recap of the event here, and see who won Best in Show.
David Leffel Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
We wish to congratulate master artist David Leffel for earning a Lifetime Achievement Award. Watch a touching mini-documentary about his life and his path to becoming a legend.
Winning an Art Competition Requires This
Artist and art industry veteran Terry Stanley explains that winning a competition hinges on doing one thing right at the onset: see what it is to increase your odds.
A First-Timer’s Response to PACE
As you'll see in this Plein Air Convention recap, it turns out that hanging out with a thousand artists is every bit as much fun as you would think!
Plein Air Art Supplies: Choosing the Right Paint Box
Innovations to paint boxes have made the job of the plein air painter more practical and enjoyable. Check out the set-ups of 11 artists with their easels and paintboxes, and learn which may be the right one for you.
Greg Carmell: 5 Golden Rules Of Painting
Outdoor painter Greg Cartmell tells us about his first influences, including their memorable words of advice for painting.
Painting (and Life) Advice for the Painter’s Journey
The most important things we learn aren’t just technical tips, Michele de Bragança tells us, but rather, life lessons.
Plein Air in Florida: St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out
Learn about a plein air painting event near the northeast coast of Florida, including a “Quick Draw” and more.