Coming Soon: Plein Air Smokies 2023
A highlight from our monthly plein air painting events guide at OutdoorPainter.com
Monet’s Anathema
As a plein air artist, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about Claude Monet ...
The Best September 2023 Plein Air Painting Events
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
August 25-26: Original Paintings of San Luis Obispo
“Colors of Conservation” is an annual exhibit of original landscape paintings of precious open spaces, historic ranch lands, waterways, and coastal areas.
A Renoir of Monet
While staying with Claude Monet at his home in the village of Argenteuil on the outskirts of Paris, Pierre-Auguste Renoir captured ...
These Are Some Hot Artists
We love to hear from the Plein Air Today community! The following is part of a series that spotlights artists who love painting outdoors.
Plein Air Painting … in Chicago
The group Plein Air Painters Chicago (PAPC) enjoyed its 20th Anniversary recently with a paint-out they call "I Heart Plein Air."
Views of Victorian Houses and More
Learn about a paint-out that takes place on- and off-island. This year's winners are ...
Flowers Fields Take 1st Place at LPAPA
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA, California) opened its annual “From Dusk to Dawn” event at the LPAPA Gallery recently, and has announced this year's award winners.
Our Hearts Are With Maui
Lahaina, a tourist destination that dates to the 1700s, is also home to the Maui Plein Air Invitational and Village Galleries.
Door County Sees a Successful 17th Annual Plein Air Festival
The Door County Plein Air Festival in Fish Creek, Wisconsin (sponsored by the Peninsula School of Art) saw another year of success, with $18,000 in ...
Artists Having Just Plein Fun, Sunrise to After Sunset
Award-winning professional artists painted each day from sunrise to after sunset to capture the beauty of Balboa Island, California during the 18th Annual "Just Plein Fun" event hosted by ...
Plein Air Easton Blows Past $500K in Art Sales
A juried event organized by the Avalon Foundation, it was announced today that art sales exceeded $500,000 over the course of the 10-day festival. The results were ...
Two Years of Painting in Colorado
Twenty exceptional painters, including Bill Anton, Josh Elliott, and Jay Moore, have spent the last two years capturing the beauty of ...
August 2023 Plein Air Painting Events
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Happening Now: Door County Plein Air Festival
The Door County Plein Air Festival in Fish Creek, Wisconsin, features 35 invited plein air masters and takes place among ...
Monet’s Hat Tip to Boudin
As a plein air artist, you are part of one of the largest art movements in history. Learn about those who have helped start this movement in some way, and be inspired ...
Happening Now – 19th Annual Plein Air Easton
Plein Air Easton is a 10-day art competition and festival in Easton, Maryland. Learn about the upcoming "Meet the Artists" event, and discover four quick facts!
’23 Elora Plein Air Festival Recap
A brief report of the Annual Elora Plein Air Festival (Ontario, May ‘23) from event judge Valerie Kent.
It’s Quiet
Tonalist Mary Garrish's painting "Quiet" will be on display during the American Impressionist Society's 24th Annual National Juried Exhibition from ...