16th Annual California Landscape Exhibition
California landscape — especially en plein air — never gets old because the state is filled with an infinite variety of breathtaking views. For 16 years, collectors and enthusiasts have always eagerly awaited this fantastic exhibition.
Edgar’s Plein Air Travels
For this artist’s first ever solo exhibition in a public gallery, we’d say it’s pretty impressive. Your thoughts?
Red Wing Recap
The Red Wing Plein Air competition in Minnesota recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a prolific display of artistic mastery between June 21-24, with juror and judge Joshua Cunningham charged with the task of determining winners in 2017. Who were they?
Buchs at the “Big Brown Barn”
Founding member of the Wisconsin Plein Air Painters Association and talented painter Thomas Buchs currently has his luminous plein air works on view at the “Big Brown Barn.” With a name like that, how could you miss it?!
FRESH! Results at Milford
First-time plein air events in 2017 abound, including Fresh! in Milford, Michigan, which featured 42 regional participants and an entertaining quick draw. Do you recognize the winners?
Featured Artwork: Annette McGowan
“Weathering the Storm”
18 x 24 in.
Oil on Mahogany
was painted at a time when my life was overshadowed with both physical and emotional pain....
Featured Artwork: Brienne M. Brown
“Side Entrance”
Watercolor on Paper
10 x 14 in.
Available Through Artist’s Studio
www.briennembrown.com
Impressions in Watercolor
Bringing the Everyday to Life
About Brienne:
From a young age, Brienne Brown loved art...
Beautiful Boulder
Sixteen talented artists recently converged in Boulder, Colorado, for the first annual Boulder Plein Air Festival and spent several days capturing the area’s sights and ambiance. Who did judges Jane Hunt and KC Becker favor?
From Monterey to La Jolla
Although she is known for her impressionistic depictions of rural landscapes, contemporary painter Erin Hanson has amassed a stunning collection of sweeping coastal vistas from Monterey to La Jolla, California, for this special exhibition.
Moving On…
Being an artist is an epic journey — an odyssey, if you will. It involves exploration, experimentation, and evolution. Artist Bill Sawczuk has just mounted a great exhibition that explores how he evolves —and it deserves your attention. Where can you view it?
Vincent Is Loved
A highlight of the opening ceremony at PACE17 in San Diego was a presentation by award-winning artist Dena Peterson, who talked about her participation in the incredible film “Loving Vincent.” The recently released film is now winning awards.
Glowing — and Flowing — Testimonial
Thoughts and paintings from the artists who attended the Publisher’s Invitational in the Adirondack mountains two weeks ago continue to pour in. Take a look at these fantastic works!
OPPORTUNITY: Are You Signature?
The California Plein Air Painters is currently accepting applications for artists who seek to become one of the organization’s Signature Members. But for how long?
Dreams from Nova Scotia
Incredible coastal views, talented competition, and more than $6,000 in cash and product awards could be found at the 2017 Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival (PIPAF) this spring. Which artists basked in victory?
A Plein Air Rodeo
Since 1954, the San Angelo Roping Fiesta has attracted the most accomplished and best tie-down and steer ropers in the world. Hosted in San Angelo, Texas, the 2017 competition will feature some extra spectators.
Painting California
It isn’t very shocking that, since the dawn of the 20th century, California has become home to remarkable artists from all over the United States and Europe. Centered around the California Art Club and celebrating over a century of natural landscapes, a new publication will soon be headed to your coffee table.
“Paint Camp” Exceeds Expectations
Nestled by a beautiful lake with a mountain view and the smell of deep green pines high in the mountains of upstate New York near the Canadian border is a camp for painters, which occurs just once a year. Like a camp for kids, instead of making pot holders and lanyards, adult campers make art… lots of art. Two paintings a day minimum.
Featured Artwork: Eli Cedrone
“Early Morning Cape Ann”
Oil on Linen
36 x 24 in.
About the Artist:
"I've always been influenced by the power of images to express ideas and emotions....
Light Chasers
Fifteen top plein air painters have been invited to create original works of art that will then be exhibited and sold here between July 2 and 6. Who are they, and where?
Annapolis Winners
It was a week filled with work, play, and plein air painting during the 2017 Paint Annapolis in Maryland between June 4-11. Jurors Wil Scott and Richard Sneary had the tough task of determining winners. Who did they favor?