Featured Artwork: Timothy Horn
American Hustle
18 x 24 in.
There is a big blank wall in the town where I live now, where I have staged about 8 paintings....
Featured Artwork: Marian Fortunati
Iceberg Lake
Oil
I am “One Lucky Artist” because I explore inner thoughts while experiencing new adventures and new people. “Iceberg Lake” was the result of...
Featured Artwork: Brenda Boylan
Amidst the Lines
36 x 48 in.
Gallery wrapped canvas
Wandering throughout Oregon's countryside and cities, you’ll almost never find Brenda without her camera or sketchbook to...
Plein Air Artist Julia Munger Seelos: “Landforms” Exhibition
Learn about this striking collection of plein air paintings inspired by the parks of Utah and Arizona, as well as the California coast.
Call for Wisconsin Plein Air Artists
The Gallery of Wisconsin Art and the League of Milwaukee Artists are hosting the first West Bend Plein Air and “Paint the Market” competition in beautiful West Bend, Wisconsin.
The Value of Art Retreats
Artists are used to taking workshops, which of course are great ways to learn. But what about events that are all painting, in a beautiful place with no workshop? It's trending - see why...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Saratoga Race Course
When one of our readers, Sharon Crute, read about Poppy Balser’s favorite place to paint outdoors, she was inspired to share with us her own treasured spot.
Painting in Cold Temps, Changing Light
Carl Bretzke painted his PleinAir Salon winning painting in Minneapolis. Luckily the temperatures were hovering just above freezing.
Urban Landscapes: An Art Exhibition
Learn about Rolando Barrero's current exhibition at the Benicia Plein Air Gallery (California).
A, Um, Surprising, Paper Adhesive for Painting Outdoors
Have you ever found yourself without an essential tool for painting outdoors? Such was the case for Dan Marshall, who brilliantly improvised when he forgot to pack tape with his art supplies.
What Failure Can Teach Us When Painting Outdoors
One of the beautiful things about art is that if we pay attention, we can apply what we learn to almost any area of our life, and vice versa. Such is the case with the following advice that plein air artist Larry Cannon shares about failure, success, and the awe that is nature.
Plein Air in British Columbia
Learn about the next plein air retreat hosted by the Federation of Canadian Artists.
Small, Vibrant Palette Knife Paintings: A Gallery of Art
Shortly after discovering palette knife paintings, this Maryland artist established a set of materials and techniques that now allow her to create intuitive responses to the color, light, and texture of the landscape.
Light Like No Other I Have Seen: Painting Outdoors in San Miguel de Allende,...
Approximately 476 years ago a Friar Miguel established the town of San Miguel de Allende, and the rest is history! For artists who enjoy painting outdoors, the history and architectural structures of this ancient town was eye candy.
Library Video Collection Brings Artists Together
In this community event, artists are invited to explore the extensive art instructional DVD video collection of the Southbury Public Library, select a video, and create their own artwork inspired by the instructor.
Featured Artwork: Valerie Craig
Featured Artwork: Valerie Craig
Winterscape
16 x 20 in.
Oil
Available at Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA
“Shared Space: New Works by Martin Campos and Valerie Craig”
February 11–March 10,...
Featured Artwork: Chuck Kovacic
Featured Artwork: Chuck Kovacic
Celebration
18 x 24 in.
Oil, plein air
After acquiring a BFA in graphic design with a minor in painting from the Cleveland Institute...
Featured PACE Instructor: Charles White
Our 7th Annual Plein Air Convention and Expo is just around the corner, and to celebrate, we’ll be highlighting some of our featured instructors and their art over the next several weeks. Recently I asked him to tell us more about a couple of his paintings.
Enormous Paintings of the Grand Canyon
The 2018 Masters of the American West Art Exhibition and Sale will feature paintings and sculptures from more than 70 nationally recognized contemporary artists, including Sedona, AZ artist Curt Walters with his large-scale landscapes.
A Nod to Plein Air History: “The Artist Sketching at Mount Desert, Maine”
Read about Gifford’s “The Artist Sketching at Mount Desert, Maine” plein air painting in this nod to art history.