Anatomy of an Award Winner: Jeremy Sams at Kinston, NC Event
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Jeremy Sams almost didn’t submit his First Place-winning painting to the judge at the Kinston Plein Air...
Why This Works: Immense Light in Low-Key Painting
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they...
PACE Caption Contest Answer
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Two weeks ago we posted a photograph from the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE), held in Tucson last month. It...
OPPORTUNITY: Competition in Meeker, CO, in June
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
The varied landscape of Meeker, Colorado, is the focus of an event running June 15-July 4 called...
Parting Shot: Leaning In
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Bill Suys makes his mark at the recent Olmsted Plein Air event in Atlanta.
Lead Image: Bill...
EXHIBITION: “Cuba Today: Studies to Studio,” in Annapolis, MD
On view at the McBride Gallery through June 26, “Cuba Today: Studies to Studio” shows the work produced by some of the artists who...
Winners at Inaugural Lynchburg, VA Event
PleinAir magazine’s own Steve Doherty served as judge at the first edition of Paint Out Lynchburg in Virginia. Who won in the inaugural event?
David...
The Past and the Present in Plein Air, in Eureka Springs, AR
The town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas has a history of plein air painting, and a current passion for it as well. This week, both...
Next PleinAir Travel Adventure Is … New Zealand!
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PleinAir magazine publisher Eric Rhoads took an informal poll at the Fall Color Week event in Maine last fall...
How an Artist Group Gets a Museum Show
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
From June 30 to August 6, 28 members of the Montana Painters Alliance will show their work...
Why This Works: Keeping it Fun and Lyrical
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In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and...
Parting Shot: Find the Sea Lion in This Painting
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Washington State painter Cheryl Mathieson had a lot of company when she painted this tranquil scene.
Lead Image:...
EXHIBITION: Cecy Turner, in Dallas
Now through May 28, Texas artist Cecy Turner will be featured at Artists’ Showplace Gallery in Dallas.
Turner was born and raised in Dallas, so...
Hottest New Competition May Be in Atlanta
In only its second year, the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational has attracted top names and rave reviews. Who left with awards?
Dee Beard Dean, William...
Doings in Winter Park, FL
More than $75,000 worth of paintings sold during the 8th annual Winter Park Paint Out last week.
The event, which is run by the Albin...
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Convention….
Poppy Balser made a few stops on the trip from her home in Nova Scotia, Canada, to the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE),...
Hail, Hogs, and a Triple Crown in Augusta, MO
Even though the Augusta Plein Air Art Festival is celebrating its 14th year, the event witnessed a few firsts this season: a massive hailstorm...
Paint the Capitol in D.C.
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Jack Hannula has been painting in Washington, D.C., for 23 years. He and his friend Besnik “Nik”...
Anatomy of an Award Winner: Patrick Saunders
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
A number of factors contributed to how relaxed and loose Patrick Saunders was when he painted an...
Plein Air Artists in Russia Organize a Show
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Interest in Russian plein air painting is on the rise in America, but even in Russia, it’s...