Meanwhile, in Door County …
Now through Saturday, July 27th, artists are participating in the Door County Plein Air Festival, sponsored by the Peninsula School of Art in Wisconsin....
21st Annual Plein Air Easton Happening Now
In Easton, Maryland, they're welcoming 58 artists who are spending the week painting all over Talbot County for Plein Air Easton.
Boylan Returns to the Traffic Island
Sometimes you see a painting and you wonder, how did she or he get that scene? When one sees Brenda Boylan's painting "Crossing Sellwood,"...
In Memory of a Maritime Legend
Today we are saddened to report on the death of a renowned artist who pursued his dream despite being once told, “You’re never going to put bread on the table with that kind of work.”
30 Artists, $50k, Fog, and Fun at Laguna Plein Air
The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) annual celebration of Laguna’s legacy that helped establish our city as an Artists’ Colony, was a resounding success.
A Tribute to Karl Dempwolf (1939-2026)
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of prolific plein air painter Karl Dempwolf, who passed away recently due to an accident. The art community is feeling the loss of this beloved artist and, in tribute to him, we'd like to share some of his iconic interviews and ...
Important Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft
When PleinAir was first published, from 2004-2006, each profile article contained vital statistics about the featured artist. We’ve since learned that providing that kind...
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.
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.
Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters 2025 Exhibition
Friends since their time in the Kansas City Art Institute, Colorado artists, Michael Gault and Ken Shanika founded the Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters...
Parting Shot: Bruce Katz in Sonoma
San Francisco painter Bruce Katz saw a house on a hill in Sonoma County and painted it from afar, with good results. ...
The Rattlesnake Gang Strikes Again
For the past six years, a group of plein air painters has been gathering every February, and according to Richie Vios, "We can't get enough of it."
Having Just Plein Fun
Right now, the Huse Skelly Gallery is celebrating its 19th Annual Just Plein Fun! Ten award-winning artists have gathered from around the country to paint scenes on and around beautiful Balboa Island in Newport Beach, California. The event takes place through August 2, 2024.
2025 Door County Plein Air Festival: A Celebration of Art and Nature
The 2025 Door County Plein Air Festival returns this summer, inviting art lovers and nature enthusiasts to experience the breathtaking landscapes of Door County, Wisconsin through the eyes of some of the nation’s leading plein air painters.
Tone Your Canvas Black — And Sculpt
Many artists will tone a canvas before tackling subject matter. Few paint it black. Brian Buckrell explains why working on a black canvas has...
See the Legendary C.W. Mundy Get this Award LIVE
PleinAir Magazine’s highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, is to be presented to C.W. Mundy LIVE at ...
“Painted Ranches” Fellowship Wraps Up
The 2024 EnPleinAirTEXAS Painted Ranches Fellowship came to a close recently with the Toast of the Night dinner, live music, dancing, and auction.
Route 66 Turns 100: Painting the Mother Road’s Timeless Landscapes
Jack McGowan, PAPNM, OPA, shares insights on painting Route 66 en plein air, including what to include in your day pack. Plus, a special invitation from Eric Rhoads.
Just Released! New Book on John Singer Sargent
When Richard Ormond spoke to a packed audience during the 2012 Plein Air Convention & Expo (www.pleinairconvention.com), he talked about completing Volume VII of...
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.