Happening Now: 17th Annual Wayne Plein Air Festival
This year, more than 150 nationally ranked artists from 29 states answered the call for entry to the Wayne Plein Air Festival in Pennsylvania.
PleinAir Magazine to Honor Legendary Artist
This year at the Plein Air Convention and Expo, our coveted Lifetime Achievement Award will go to this Santa Fe artist...
The Hottest Plein Air Art Supplies of the Season
We always need more art supplies - like, always. Here are some the most popular colors, surfaces, paint brushes, frames on the market now. You're welcome!
“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.
Sedona Plein Air Festival: A Knockout This Year
Set amid Sedona’s red rocks and sweeping desert vistas, the week-long Sedona Plein Air Festival brought master artists from around the country to one of America’s most spectacular locales.
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 ...
Door County Sees a Successful 17th Annual Plein Air Festival
The Door County Plein Air Festival in Fish Creek, Wisconsin (sponsored by the Peninsula School of Art) saw another year of success, with $18,000 in ...
2025 Olmsted Plein Air Winners Announced
Congratulations to the winners of this year's Olmsted Plein Air Invitational! This year's judges were Dan Beck, Helena KM Fox, and Peter Trippi.
“French Curve” Tells a Story, and Wins
Artist Peggy Immel has revealed her selections for the winners in the June 2023 PleinAir Salon. See who won here!
Quick Tip: Open Your “Memory Box”
On Day 1 of the 3rd Annual Pastel Live, Albert Handell combined two reference photos to create a nature-inspired scene of ...
Last Call: Inaugural Plein Air Shorewood Event
August 1 is the deadline to register for the first annual Plein Air Shorewood event, scheduled for Sept. 19 through 21 in Milwaukee. ...
The Lasting Mark of a Plein Air Artist Residency
Kalispell, Montana artist Ken Yarus has been exploring and painting Glacier National Park his entire life. So, when he was offered the opportunity to live and paint at Sperry Chalet for two weeks as their resident artist, it was an easy yes.
The Street Corner That Won the Salon
CW Mundy has revealed his selections for the winners in the January 2023 PleinAir Salon. See who took home first place ...
Landscapes and Lobsters
Recently about 100 plein air painters met in Acadia National Park for the Publisher's Invitational painting retreat known as Fall Color Week with Eric...
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...
Watercolor Wins First (and Second!)
Artist Kathleen Dunphy has revealed her selections for the winners in the December 2022 PleinAir Salon.
Best of the Western Scenery Captured
The amazing canyons and arches around Moab, Utah, were the background for a recent plein air event that produced some strong work. ...
Strings of Hope: Combining Art and Music to Aid Hurricane Victims
Virginia artist Kyle Buckland is turning his passion for music and art into a beacon of hope for those affected by Hurricane Helene in September 2024.
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A Battle of the Mediums: 4 Artists, 1 Painting
To celebrate 250 days of going live on Facebook to bring encouragement and lessons to artists, Eric Rhoads invited four talented artists to "battle" over which medium would win in this light-hearted game. Watch now and find out: Watercolor, gouache, pastel, and oil ... which won?