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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 ...
From C.W. Mundy's "3-D realism" painting demonstration

Happening This Week: 4th Annual Realism Live

Watch and interact with world-renowned artists as they demonstrate their skills at Realism Live, November 9-11, with an Essential Techniques Day on November 8.
PleinAir Salon art competition - John Buxton (Allison Park, Pennsylvania), "How Many Beaver?" oil, 12 x 9 in.

PleinAir Salon Winner: Clearly, a Piece That Comes to Life

William A. Suys, Jr. has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon. First place goes to ...
Elta Joyce Murphey Grand Prize Award: Vlad Duchev, “Previous Water,” oil and acrylic, 24 x 24 in., Photo by Bruce Partain

Artists Under the Texas Stars

See highlights from the 10th Annual EnPleinAirTEXAS, a fundraiser for the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.
Jack Richeson, October 27, 1932 — October 27, 2023

We Say Goodbye to Jack Richeson

Jack worked in the artist materials industry from the age of 16 helping to manage sales for the leading manufacturers in the world. At age 49, he founded Jack Richeson and Company ...
2023 Celebration of Art plein air artists

On View Now at the Grand Canyon

Discover the 15th Annual Celebration of Art's top winners and view the paintings and photos from this year's event.
"Two Red Doors" by Nanci Charpentier

Baton Rouge Plein Air, One Stroke at a Time

Highlights from Baton Rouge Plein Air's two-day event, which focused on a historic town established in 1806 ...
Farley Lewis painting the Courthouse Bluff durint the 2023 Bluff Strokes Quick Paint

Dubuque, Iowa Through Artists’ Eyes

Results from the 6th Annual Bluff Strokes Paint Out, judged by ...
LPAPA's Vice President Celeste Gilles (left) and President Toni Kellenberg (right) presented the Best in Show Award; Photo by Nancy Villere

Highlights and Winners from the 25th Annual LPAPA Invitational

Enjoy the following highlights from the 25th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, where 28 awards were presented with cash and prizes valued at over $55,000.
Plein Air in the Mountains

Winners from Plein Air in the Mountains

Discover who took home the top prizes from Plein Air in the Mountains in this, and learn about a new artist division!
One of Rick Wilson's plein air paintings from Fall Color Week with Eric Rhoads, 2023

NPR Covers Fall Color Week – Interviews Plein Air Painters

At the recent Publisher's Invitational, Fall Color Week, with Eric Rhoads, NPR Community Engagement Reporter Amy Feiereisel said she found our group while at...
PleinAir Salon - Angus McEwan (United Kingdom), "Early Morning Quiet," watercolor, 22.5 x 15 in.

Albert Handell’s August PleinAir Salon Choices

Master Artist Albert Handell has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon. They are ...
Adirondack Plein Air Festival

Adirondack Plein Air Festival ‘23 Winners

Participating artists set a new record this year. Discover who won awards at the 15th Annual Adirondack Plein Air Festival.
Lori Putnam, “Remembering Front Street,” oil, 12 x 16 in.

Art Auction & Live Event Supports Those Affected by Maui Wildfires

Join us for a free Art Streamathon on Friday, September 22, 2023, hosted by Kathleen Hudson, John Burton, Heather Burton, and Eric Rhoads. This live,...
Saim Caglayan, "Mission Santa Barbara," oil, 24 x 24 in.

Now Available: LPAPA’s Annual Catalog Art Show

The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) has announced its annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational “Catalog Art Show." It continues through ...