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...
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...
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...
The LA Fires: 7 Ways Artists Can Help Now
Our hearts are going out to everyone affected by the LA fires, and as an artist community, we all want to help. Following is a list of trusted resources; please take a moment to check them out and see which one (or more) you're moved to support.
Hello from Plein Air Easton!
Plein Air Easton is going strong and celebrating its 20th anniversary. The event began July 12 and takes place through July 21.
“A Mind of Winter” Wins
Timothy Standring, artist and Curator Emeritus, has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Bold Plans for Big English Plein Air Event
An artist and art instructor has bold plans to hold the biggest four-day plein air event ever held in England. Ready to make travel...
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.
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?
Pastelists Enjoy an Essential Techniques Day
All day today (and into tonight), pastel artists are learning the basics of painting with this popular medium, as well as networking and making new friends, and discovering the best products on the market.
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."
T. Allen Lawson’s Top Salon Choices
Award-winning artist T. Allen Lawson has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Artist Michael J. Lynch to Be Honored with PleinAir Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award
“I was extremely surprised and pleased upon learning that I had been selected..." Lynch said. "Considering the great number of artist friends and colleagues who are undoubtedly more deserving of this recognition than I am, I consider it a great honor and am deeply appreciative."
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...
Plein Air Painter Elected OPA Master Signature Member
Plein Air Today would like to congratulate plein air and studio painter William Suys for being elected ...
Plein Air Painting in the “Gateway to the Driftless Region”
Plein air news from Minnesota: See who took home prizes at this year's Red Wing Arts Plein Air Festival. Is anyone you know included?
Dubuque, Iowa Through Artists’ Eyes
Results from the 6th Annual Bluff Strokes Paint Out, judged by ...
Endless Agate Beach: A Beautiful Orchestration of Shapes and Color
Artist Skip Whitcomb has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
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...
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,...