Pursuing Artful Simplicity
Ernie Dollman’s work shows an aesthetic that appreciates simplicity. We asked him how he achieves success in boiling down scenes to their essence. Here’s...
Why This Works: Making the Focal Point “A Subtle Delightful Discovery”
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they...
OPPORTUNITY: Plein Air in Jasper, IN
Registration has begun for the second annual Plein Air & Quick Draw event in Jasper, Indiana.
Lead Image: A participant in last year’s plein...
Parting Shot: That’s Not the Wind…
Robert Francis heard his umbrella rustle, but he thought it was the wind. Nope.
Lead Image: Southern California artist Robert Francis had an unusual topper...
Featured Artwork: Chula Beauregard
"Autumn Bounty"
Oil on linen
12 x 16 in.www.cogswellgallery.comChula Beauregard Art Show at Cogswell Gallery March 4th & 5th: Cogswell Gallery is excited to present a...
EXHIBITION: “Winter Wonderland: Beauty Revealed,” in Chaska, MN
It’s cold in Minnesota in winter. That’s a fact. A current show at Reedy Gallery in Chaska, Minnesota, suggests that it is also very...
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Jane Hunt
Jane Hunt loves the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE). She also clearly loves painting. And she wants to help others enjoy it as...
Heavy Atmospheries
Canadian painter Michel Normandeau didn’t have to exercise much artistic license when depicting the atmosphere for his recent mountaintop painting.
Normandeau was painting in the...
Painting the Colors of Cuba
As you read this, 100 plein air painters are soaking up the tropical air in Cuba, more than halfway through their week-long adventure in...
Melding Chinese Arts With Portland Spirit
Nancy Klos is in rare spot, authorized to paint a cherished and protected Chinese garden in Portland, and she’s the perfect person to do...
Birthday Celebration, Plein Air Style
People love going to Rich Gallego’s birthday parties, because it means painting at a beautiful spot. The California artist plans an all-day paint-out every...
The Appeal of Gettysburg
Pittsburgh painter Diane Grguras has painted the historic battlefield at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, many times. She told us what accounts for the success of the...
Early Influences: David Boyd, Jr.
A work of art can loom large in childhood memories. David Boyd, Jr. paints representational work, but when he was a boy, an abstract...
Which of Your Pieces Can Win the PleinAir Salon?
How does one choose which painting to enter into a contest? Winners of past contests in the PleinAir Salon all seem to point to...
Why This Works: Deft Depiction of Warm Light in Far Distance
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they...
OPPORTUNITY: Paint Annapolis
Make your way to Maryland at the end of May for a chance to compete for $15,000 in prize money.
Lead Image: “Shadyside Packing...
Parting Shot: So What if It Is Zero Degrees Outside?
RL Weber recently noted that the temperature was hovering around 0 degrees Fahrenheit. So he got ready to do some plein air painting.
Lead...
Ken Auster, 1949-2016
Colleagues mourned the loss of their friend, mentor, painting buddy, and instructor this weekend. Here are some thoughts they shared with PleinAir Today.
Ken Auster was...
Featured Artwork: Robert J. Simone
"Schooners"
16 x 20 in.http://robertjsimone.com/About the Artist: Robert J. Simone has always felt a certain reverence for the art of painting. So, it seems natural...
Featured Artwork: Kathleen Denis
“Pretty In Pink”
Oil on Canvas
30 x 30 in.www.KathleenDenis.com
Intriguing light, expressive color and captivating views, best describe Kathleen Denis’ (da-knee) approach to each scene captured...