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Ellen Buselli, “Patterns at Acequia Madre House,” 10x12 inches, oil

Paint New Mexico: Awards Announced

Congratulations to the award winners in Plein Air Painters of New Mexico’s “Paint New Mexico” show at ...
PleinAir Salon - Daved English, “An Eagle’s View,” Oil, 12x16 in., First Place Overall, $600 Cash Prize

Enjoy An Eagle’s View: The PleinAir Salon Monthly Winner

Curator and Art Connoisseur Richard Montoux has revealed his selections for the winners in the April 2024 PleinAir® Salon. They are ...
CEO and Publisher Eric Rhoads, Artist Camille Przewodek, and PleinAir Salon Manager Kari Stober

The Story Behind Przewodek’s PleinAir Salon Win

Watch the PleinAir Salon awards ceremony filmed live from the 2024 Plein Air Convention and see who won top places.
From the Collectors Preview at Wayne Art Center's Plein Air Festival

Nearly 300 Original Paintings, Only One Best in Show

“I was so impressed with the work created by these talented artists,” said Carver. “The urge to create beautiful things is a gift that we happy tribe of painters are lucky to have.”
Olmsted Plein Air - "Watch Your Step" by Neal Hughes, 20x24 in., Oil on Linen Canvas

10th Annual Olmsted Plein Air – It’s a Wrap!

Thirty top-tier outdoor painters from across the United States gathered in Atlanta to celebrate art while painting the town.

T. Allen Lawson’s Top Salon Choices

Award-winning artist T. Allen Lawson has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
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Starting This Weekend: Olmsted Plein Air Invitational 

Atlanta’s 10th Annual Olmsted Plein Air Invitational takes place April 13-21 with 29 nationally and regionally recognized artists.
Painting during Plein Air Church, an annual favorite

Plein Air at the Forgotten Coast

Highlights from the 19th Annual Forgotten Coast en Plein Air event, including Plein Air Church, Student Art Day, and more.
PleinAir Salon - Bill Farnsworth (Venice, Florida), “Looking East,” Oil, 12x16 in.

“Looking East” Looks Like a Winner

Darrell Beauchamp, Executive Director of the Western Art Museum, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
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Small Town, Big Art at the BAI 18th Annual Plein Air Invitational

Nestled in the small town of Borrego Springs, renowned and emerging artists come for the competition, but the scenery and community spirit remain long after.
PleinAir Salon - Brian Blood (Pebble Beach, CA), “Parallel Parking in Paris,” Oil, 12x16 in.

Parisian Painting Wins PleinAir Salon, January 2024

Lisa Skelly, plein air artist and owner of Huse Skelly Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.

We Say Goodbye to Joe Anna Arnett

Joe Anna Arnett, distinguished artist, died on the evening of February 3, 2024, at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after a long battle with cancer.
PleinAir Salon - Terri Ford (California), “Canyon Dusk,” Pastel, 28x24 in.

Salon First Place: “A Stunning Painting”

Artist Camille Przewodak has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
PleinAir Salon - Maria Josenhans, “Endless Agate Beach,” Oil, 36x60 in.

Endless Agate Beach: A Beautiful Orchestration of Shapes and Color

Artist Skip Whitcomb has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Plein Air Artist Randall Sexton obituary

Artist Randy Sexton Passes Away

Plein air artist Randall (Randy) Sexton passed away in his studio on Sunday evening, December 11th. Our community is both shocked and heartbroken. We were asked on behalf of Randy's widow to share this news and what happened.
Margi Lucena (1954-2022), "Bonito Creek," pastel, 12 x 16 in.

A Memorial Art Exhibition Fundraiser

An invitation to family, friends, fellow artists, and interested parties. Donations will fund ...
PleinAir Salon - “Canceled” by Tanja Gant, Charcoal, 16x13 in.

PleinAir Salon News: First Place is Canceled

John Manzari, owner and director of Meyer Gallery, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Artist Nancy Seamons Crookston, painting on location

Nancy Seamons Crookston: Missed By Many

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Utah-born, California-based artist Nancy Seamons Crookston.
From Mark Shasha's landscape painting session

Landscape Love at Realism Live 2023

In addition to back-to-back lessons, we enjoyed breakout sessions to network and make friends; special moments with the Realism Live Sponsors; nightly paint-alongs; and even a faculty artwork auction.
Plein Air Grand Marais

Outdoor Painters of Minnesota Announce Plein Air Grand Marais Results

Fall color and September light were on spectacular display at the 2023 Plein Air Grand Marais event, which drew over 100 painters to this year’s Competition Week. The winners were ...