PleinAir Is Global
If you’ve ever wondered how diverse and far-reaching the plein air culture is, look no further than a fantastic three-day event that began today.
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Ray Hassard and Painting Near and Far
Ray Hassard, a featured instructor at the upcoming Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) slated for April 24-28 in San Diego, has traveled widely ... and painted locally. One of his guiding lights is a provocative quote from John Constable.
The Next Print Issue of PleinAir Magazine Is Hot in the Winter
Many painters love to paint winter scenes with their myriad whites and clear, cold air. But winter is also a time to regroup, to research, to reflect. The next issue of PleinAir magazine is chock full of information that can improve your art.
Painter Picks Plan B
The postcard view is often not the best one for a painting. Just ask Julia Seelos. The Redwood City, California, painter...
Parting Shot: Paquet Explores Catalina’s Wild Side
Joe Paquet contributed his presence and paintings to Catalina: The Wild Side, a plein air event on California's Santa Catalina Island that benefits the...
$75,000 in Prizes Awarded in OPA National Juried Exhibition
The Oil Painters of America recently announced the winners at its 22nd Annual National Juried Exhibition, and Stan Rogers won the Bronze Medal award...
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.
Now That’s Service
Florida painter Daniel Ambrose forgot to sign a painting, but he deftly multi-tasked and managed to get his piece to a collector via UPS...
OPPORTUNITY: Bath County, VA in October
Thirty plein air painters will congregate in the Allegheny Mountains in October for the 5th Annual Bath County Plein Air Festival. To be one of them, prepare your application now.
Tulips for Two Weisses
Robin Weiss makes a point to paint the tulip festival in the Skagit Valley in Washington, and he also makes a point to paint with his son, Maury. This year he got to do both at the same time.
Top Painters Gather in the Desert
A group of artists painted in the westernmost part of Sonora Desert in Borrego Springs, California, from November 7-10, 2012 and offered their plein...
How to Paint in Jerusalem
Sergei Kurbatov traveled from his home in Russia to Israel and found that the medium of watercolor let him focus on specific elements, while...
New Delhi Welcomes Plein Air
The India Watercolor Society (IWS) is hosting the 11th annual Plein Air Festival and Competition, January 20-23 in New Delhi.
The jurors are Atanur Dogan...
PleinAir Salon: Celebrating the Grand Prize Winner
The winner of this year’s Plein Air Salon says he enters his paintings in art competitions for these two reasons.
IAPS Names Prix de Pastel Award
See who was awarded this prestigious award from the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) 33rd Juried Exhibition.
Paint the Town, Cranford, NJ
We finally received the list of award winners in the Paint the Town Plein Air Event & Sale, held in Cranford, New Jersey, from...
Urban Sketchers: Discovering Lawrence, Kansas
Gail Ishmael was new to Kansas, so she did what any sensible artist might do: She started a sketch group to get to know...
Plein Air Got Used
In a great way, of course! News emanating from Rockville, Utah, last week is a wonderful example of how outdoor painting benefits not only painters, collectors, and enthusiasts, but an entire historical community.
New Contest Aims at Helping Newbies
A group called Emerging Plein Air Artists (EPAA) is trying to promote plein air painting among those starting in the genre with a twice-yearly...
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...