Artist Michael J. Lynch to Be Honored with PleinAir Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award
“I was extremely surprised and pleased upon learning that I had been selected..." Lynch said. "Considering the great number of artist friends and colleagues who are undoubtedly more deserving of this recognition than I am, I consider it a great honor and am deeply appreciative."
Plein Air Force: Introducing Children to Plein Air Painting
Oregon art instructor Hyon Fielding taught dozens of children the importance and benefits of plein air painting. Here, she offers 10 pieces of advice on the topic.
Announcing the LPAPA Town and Country Winners
The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) recently hosted “Town & Country – Where the Cities Meet the Pastures,” a juried art show. Discover the winning paintings here.
OPPORTUNITY: Artist Residency in Montana
Like the idea of staying in a remote cabin for two weeks and painting in nature? Find out how you can apply for this 2020 Artist Residency.
Top 10 Reasons to Enter the PleinAir Salon
Need a reason to enter the PleinAir Salon at the end of this month? We’ll give you 10.
The State of the Plein Air Movement
Learn about the massive trends we’re seeing, and how you can help grow this historic movement.
Oct/Nov 2019 PleinAir Salon Winners Revealed
Laura Grenning, owner of Grenning Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon bi-monthly competition.
Cool Whisper: A Winter Landscape Painting
“The environment stimulates your senses as you breathe the fresh air, taking in all the sights and sounds; a truly awe inspiring and humbling experience,” says the artist. “My paintings are my personal response to these surroundings…”
The Laguna “Best in Show” Goes To…
The annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational carries on the landscape painting legacy that established Laguna Beach as an art colony more than 100 years ago. See who took home this year’s Best in Show!
From River to Rim: 100th Anniversary of the Grand Canyon
To celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, Kelly Kane talked to five artists well known for their paintings of the Grand Canyon, and got their takes on the top spots to paint.
Bermuda Plein Air Festival: Best in Oils
Help us congratulate Boston-based artist Eli Cedrone, whose painting was recently given recognition at the Bermuda Plein Air Festival.
Plein Air Paintings Raise More Than $180,000
The 9th Annual “Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show and Sale” drew art lovers who admired and purchased Catalina Island–inspired art by 11 nationally recognized plein air painters.
Ohio Plein Air Society: A “Movable Feast”
Participants painted southern Ohio landscapes that included small-town scenes, urban sights in downtown Cincinnati, and Midwest farms. Learn more about this — and the next event — here.
Your Plein Air Events Guide for November 2019
Looking for a local event next month? Check out these listings of plein air events from the Northeast to the Southwest, and beyond!
August/September 2019 PleinAir Salon Winners Revealed
Kathryn Mapes Turner, owner of Turner Fine Art, has revealed her selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon bi-monthly competition.
Congratulations to Michele Byrne!
Earlier this year, landscape painter Michele Byrne earned a special award from Streamline Publishing — find out what in this announcement.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Plein Air Artists
John Cosby mentored middle and high school students, who had the opportunity to experience first-hand how nature inspires art.
9 Artists Over 65: Still Winning
Today we honor these artists who are still painting, and still winning art competitions. Be inspired.
2019 Driggs Plein Air Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the recent Driggs Plein Air Festival! See who took home awards in this recap.
Plein Air Hudson Winners Announced
These artists also got some help from local well-known goats, called “the Munch Bunch” to open up a great vista.
