Why She Painted the Barn From the Road
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Sometimes you formulate a great composition, and sometimes circumstances force a compelling composition upon you. Just ask...
What to Take, What to Leave, When Painting Ireland
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Jan Norsetter is showing her paintings from last summer’s trip to Ireland and Scotland at Zazen Gallery,...
Why This Works: Strong Value Statements
- Jeanne Mackenzie reporting -
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and...
Is Spontaneity in Your Portfolio?
What are you doing April 15-19? Did you know that more than 70 instructors are joining with over 800 participants in a plein air...
OPPORTUNITY: Quick Draw in Staunton, VA
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Twenty-three artists have already been juried in to the first annual Queen City Plein Air Festival, scheduled...
Parting Shot: Daring to Go Large on the Windy Cali Coast
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Brian Blood knows the winds along the coast at Garrapata State Park in California can be fierce....
California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibition a Big Success
The 105th annual Gold Medal Exhibition was held by the California Art Club at the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles...
EXHIBITION: Jivan Lee, in Santa Fe
Jivan Lee paints big — as in 10 feet wide — on location. He uses a lot of paint and creates dramatic landscapes. More...
Celebrating Ken Auster, Auster Style
Paulette Auster, Ken Auster‘s widow, has joined up with some of Ken’s friends to celebrate the life of the California painter — just the...
EXHIBITION: Peggi Kroll Roberts and Ray Roberts, in Santa Barbara, CA
Their links are many: Both are fascinated with the play of sunlight on forms, both are friends with Marcia Burtt, the founder of the...
Featured Artwork: Paul Kratter
“From on High”www.paulkratter.com
About the artist:
“From on High” is looking down at Garnet Lake and Mt. Banner & partly obscured Mt. Ritter. (Yes, this is...
Featured Artwork: Paul N. Feinberg
“Two Masts”
2015 People’s Choice Award
2015 Alameda en Plein Air Exhibit
Frank Better Center for the Arts
Alameda California
paulfeinbergart.com
About the artist:
“Two Masts”, watercolor & ink on paper,...
Featured Artwork: Colin Page
About the artist:
Despite the fact that he loves painting on location, Colin Page does not think of himself as a plein air painter. For...
Featured Artwork: David Tanner
“Chinese Fishermen”
2015
oil on canvas
22 x 28 in.
www.DavidTannerFineArt.com
About the artist:
David Tanner is a representational oil painter in Richmond, Virginia. Since receiving a Bachelor of Fine...
Cuba in Chicago
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Nancie King Mertz was part of the 100-artist contingent that went to Cuba in February as part...
Curious Artist Finds Much in London Parks
Yes, there are some artists who look at a scene and simply see an interesting design and spots of color. But many more find...
Why This Works: A Touch of Rouge
- Jeanne Mackenzie reporting -
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and...
Paint-Outs Planned in Petoskey
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
The Crooked Tree Arts Center, with locations in Petoskey and Traverse City, Michigan, announced its schedule of...
OPPORTUNITY: Frank Bette Event in SF
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
The entry deadline is April 30 for the 2016 Frank Bette Plein Air Paint Out, scheduled for...
Parting Shot: Serious Spring Situation
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Jude Tolar could not resist painting these brilliant redbud blossoms, and who can blame her?
Lead Image: Redbuds...