10th Annual Olmsted Plein Air – It’s a Wrap!
Thirty top-tier outdoor painters from across the United States gathered in Atlanta to celebrate art while painting the town.
Joe “Cheap Joe” Miller, Rest in Peace
We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joe Miller of Cheap Joe's Art Stuff. Some of you have known Joe for many years and share the shock and sadness ...
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 ...
How to Talk to Artists
Marie Vlasic wrote a blog post about the things people should and shouldn't say to artists at an art fair, and the response has...
Skills in Drawing Techniques – and Evoking Emotions
D. Eleinne Basa, Artist and 1st PleinAir Salon Grand Prize Winner, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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...
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.
Paint New Mexico: Awards Announced
Congratulations to the award winners in Plein Air Painters of New Mexico’s “Paint New Mexico” show at ...
Parting Shot: Fall Color
Deborah Lazar found some fall color in Vermont. "Orchard Road," by Deborah Lazar, 2013, oil, 16 x 20 in. "The block-in...
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...
Happening Now – 19th Annual Plein Air Easton
Plein Air Easton is a 10-day art competition and festival in Easton, Maryland. Learn about the upcoming "Meet the Artists" event, and discover four quick facts!
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!
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 ...
“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.
Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Awards Go To …
Outdoor Painters of Minnesota announces 2024 awards at the Plein Air Grand Marais competition and festival of outdoor painting.
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.