OPPORTUNITY: Painting the Illinois Prairie in May
For the seventh year, the Village of Schaumburg is hosting the Prairie Plein Air Competition and Show in the spring, with cash prizes and captivating scenes beckoning to artists.
Parting Shot: Ice Painting! With a Burner!
Anders Andersson is not messing around. He hacks through ice, paints with freezing water, burns his paper with a propane torch, and chases it all down with Jack Daniel’s.
It’s Snow, It’s a Drawing…It’s a Painting by Chula
Chula Beauregard discovered an exhilarating aspect of her artist-in-residency at the Carpenter Ranch, located outside of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It involved snow, her 7-year-old, sunshine, and more than 100 other people.
Irresistible Tales From a Plein Air Veteran
Newsletters from the Plein Air Painters of America are usually interesting, but the latest one caught our eye because of some tales from veteran plein air painter Skip Whitcomb.
What’s a Painter’s Response to a Plant
More than 70 artists, ranging from plein air painters to ceramicists, are working together to support the New Orleans Botanical Garden through the exhibition “RESPONSE: Artists in the Park.”
My Favorite Place to Paint: Julie Riker and What’s ‘So Darn Cute’
Julie Riker loves the beach, and has been going there for years. But when she goes, she doesn’t paint the beach — she paints the beach town and the marshes. Why?
Why This Works: Low Key Allows Orange to Pop
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they succeed as painted images. This week, Walter Bartman’s “The Golden Hour.”
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Thomas Kegler and Art Contagions
Perhaps, on some level, attending the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) is dangerous. You may come home permanently changed.
EXHIBITION: Stephen Day, in Santa Fe
A plein air painter and a silversmith join up to create a collaborative exhibition at Sorrel Sky in Santa Fe, May 5-31.
OPPORTUNITY: Unique Town in Florida, in April
The events in Florida are ramping up, including this charmer in Tarpon Springs.
Parting Shot: Buck Up, Buttercup … Spring is Here
Yeah, sure, Wisconsites are tough, and don’t tell people from Wyoming that winter is hard where you live. But Antonin Passemard and Ulrich Gleiter are tougher.
What a Painting Dream Trip Looks Like
Following the February 2016 PleinAir magazine historic trip to Cuba, publisher Eric Rhoads determined that he would create at least one painting trip to exotic locations each year. His goal: Paint in the world’s most beautiful places and visit places people might not go on their own.
Artist as Collector: Shelby Keefe, and For the Love of Cars
Wisconsin painter Shelby Keefe chooses paintings for her collection that reflect her goals — and if they feature cars, so much the better.
They Won in Maui? Wowie!
The Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational is a bright spot each February, and on top of the fine weather and colorful views, some artists leave the event with awards. Who wowed the crowd this year?
My Favorite Place to Paint: Esther J. Williams’ Passion
Usually, we interview artists about their favorite place to paint. But Southern California artist Esther J. Williams is not only a visual artist, she’s comfortable with the written word, too — and her idea of “just writing some thoughts down” results in the following, a love letter to Crystal Cove.
Why This Works: Format, Key, and Aerial Perspective
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they succeed as painted images. This week, Susan Paterson’s “PEI Skies.”
EXHIBITION: Dennis Doyle, in Hingham, MA
Through the end of March, paintings by Dennis Doyle are featured at South Street Gallery in Hingham, Massachusetts.
OPPORTUNITY: First Brush of Spring in Indiana
Have you seen New Harmony, Indiana? If not, consider visiting April 19-22 for the First Brush of Spring plein air event.
Parting Shot: A Precious Trip for Painters
PleinAir magazine’s own Richard Lindenberg seems thrilled to meet an unusual creature in the exotic locale of New Zealand. He was part of the contingent who joined Eric Rhoads for a Publisher’s Invitational event to the Pacific country.
Featured Artwork: Frank M. Costantino
“Bowsprit Singing” - Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Massachusetts
Watercolor on Lana Hot Press Paper
15 x 22 in.
Available from the Artist at [email protected] or 617.486.4766
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