Kanvesky Wants His Art Over the Sofa
A growing number of artists are finding inspiration in the art of Alex Kanevsky, a Russian-born Philadelphia painter who doesn’t just cross but smears...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Dan F. Gray
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Dan F. Gray paints the annual rhythms of wildlife and the seasons on his end of Vancouver...
OPPORTUNITY: Littleton, CO Event in June
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Enter before May 15 for the Littleton, Colorado Plein Air Paint Out, scheduled for June 3-4.
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My Favorite Place to Paint: Shanna Kunz and the Gallatin River
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
At Shanna Kunz’s favorite spot near the headwaters of the Gallatin River, there’s beauty in every direction,...
OPPORTUNITY: Painting the West Village With the Salmagundi Club
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Those in the New York area on September 24 may want to join members of the famed...
Painting a NASA Telescope
Joanna Barnum says her plein air painting experience allowed her to make a successful watercolor under the tight schedule allowed by NASA recently at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Parting Shot: Snow Cannons? Yes, Snow Cannons
Michel Normandeau likes to paint the interesting atmospheric effects created by the snow cannons that maintain the ski slopes near his home in Quebec, especially at dawn, and even in temperatures that would make a polar bear shiver.
Artists Share in $31,500 in Prizes
Jean Stern judged the December-January contest in the PleinAir Salon, setting up a slew of artists to win thousands of dollars in prizes. Who's in?
Anatomy of an Award Winner: Nancy Tankersley at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Event
When Nancy Tankersley saw this scene, she felt like it captured the feel of Florida. The judge at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Plein Air Festival agreed.
Parting Shot: Live from Japan!
It was just a few weeks ago that the magnetic story of Cory Trépanier and his project “Into the Arctic” was a topic of discussion in episode 44 of the PleinAir Podcast. Most recently he’s been seen on TV in Japan and teaching plein air.
Winners at the Wayne
32 national artists captured the majestic beauty of the Delaware Valley during the Wayne Art Center’s 2017 Plein Air Festival between May 8-13. We have a recap for you here that includes the talented winners.
Beautiful Boulder
Sixteen talented artists recently converged in Boulder, Colorado, for the first annual Boulder Plein Air Festival and spent several days capturing the area’s sights and ambiance. Who did judges Jane Hunt and KC Becker favor?
OPPORTUNITY: Bethany Beach this Fall
The second annual Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Plein Air event is a little-known but ripe opportunity for outdoor painters this fall. With nearly $2,000 in total prizes along with fresh coastal views, this event could be worth your consideration.
OPPORTUNITY: Painting in Africa Offers Unique Benefits
In September 2018, PleinAir Publisher Eric Rhoads will take a special group of 50 painters to South Africa for a once-in-a-lifetime plein air safari. Accomplished painter Katerina Ring, who offers a similar painting tour in Zambia, has some encouraging thoughts about why you need to take advantage of this opportunity.
Minnesota Nice
Plein Air Grand Marais, a Minnesota event that just wrapped up its awards presentation in the picturesque area along the North Shore of Lake Superior, is one of the premier plein air opportunities in the Midwest, continually drawing the region’s best artistic talent. Who captured glory in 2017?
Results from Plein Air Washington
Sequoia Gallery + Studios in Hillsboro, Oregon, was the proud host once again for the annual Plein Air @ Washington County event. Find out here who reigned supreme in the Pacific Northwest.
Plein Air in Provence
France — where beauty resides in every village and field — is a favorite destination for me. I love traveling there and painting from life the beauty I see. How did my recent trip go? Find out here...
Plein Air Art, From the Magazine to a Private Collection
A painting featured in Plein Air magazine finds a home after being discovered by a reader who felt connected to it.
ARC Salon Now Accepting Entries
The ARC introduces new categories and a call to plein air artists this year: “To paint outdoors, completely from life is its own skill, and one that we are proud to highlight in our competition.”
OPPORTUNITY: Artist Residency in Montana
Like the idea of staying in a remote cabin for two weeks and painting in nature? Find out how you can apply for this 2020 Artist Residency.