One Last Chance to Paint in the Publisher’s Invitational
Last year's thoroughly enjoyable Publisher's Invitational Paint Out, hosted by PleinAir magazine and held in the Adirondack Mountains near Saranac Lake, inspired most of...
Lifetime Achievement Award to Joe Anna Arnett
Help us congratulate Joe Anna Arnett, an artist who has had a huge impact on plein air painting, inspiring those of us who are painters, and leading the way.
Getting Vibrant Light in Your Painting
Gayle Levée was making a point in one of her classes, and it inadvertently led to a new style of painting for her, one...
Join a Sunday Painters Group!
Dwight and Jane Cushman, despite being dedicated to their careers in the funeral industry, have brought to life a weekly plein air group in Montana.
Why Fall Is a Good Time to Get Looser
Arkansas painter Dave Butler has been painting looser lately, and it’s no coincidence that this is happening as the leaves are turning vibrant colors....
Hudson Valley Plein Air Preview
Currently, New York State hosts about nine plein air festivals annually, with most of those hosted in the Upstate, or Finger Lakes, region. The Hudson Valley, a favorite painting location for many of America’s most celebrated artists, seemed like a natural addition to the slate, with an event now entering its second year.
Painting Harvest Time in Nebraska
More than 100 artists converge on the Nebraska town of Brownville in October for Paint Brownville, and the event's tagline is intriguing… ...
OPPORTUNITY: American Impressionist Society’s Annual Juried Exhibition
Entries are now being accepted for one of the nation's most prestigious exhibitions for plein air painters. The annual juried exhibition...
Mendocino Loves Various Media
Most plein air events don't differentiate among media, or they show a bias toward oils. Not so in Mendocino, California. The Medocino Open Paint...
Last Call for Entries: PleinAir Salon
The deadline for entries in the December-January contest of the PleinAir Salon is midnight, Jan. 31--Friday night. At stake is a chance to win...
Running a Workshop: Part II — Marketing
This is the second in a three-part series in which Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling share their expertise on running painting workshops overseas, or...
Americans Paint On Location in China
The March 2013 digital edition of PleinAir presents an informative article about a group of American plein air painters, organized by W. Jason Situ,...
Which White Paint Stays White Over Time?
Artists consider how various whites mix with colors, or whether they tend toward warm or cool, but another consideration is how white the paint...
New Utah Event Tied to National Parks
At the beginning of August, Cedar Breaks National Monument near Cedar City, Utah, and the Outdoor Foundation teamed up to hold Cedar Breaks Arts...
Fabulous Faves From the February Salon
Did you or your friends win? Karen Hagan, painter and owner of Hagan Fine Art has revealed her selections for the winners in the Plein Air Salon February Art Competition.
Anatomy of an Award Winner: Mike McSorley, Paint Berlin
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Don't tell anybody, but Paint Berlin winner Mike McSorley kind of chased the light in executing his...
Happening Now: Door County Plein Air Festival
The Door County Plein Air Festival in Fish Creek, Wisconsin, features 35 invited plein air masters and takes place among ...
Paint Your Passion, Even If It’s Poultry
They say paint what you love, so why wouldn't Vanessa Piche paint a Chick-Fil-A restaurant? The Maryland native is a big...
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: C.W. Mundy
It's a bit dangerous to ask C.W. Mundy what he will be doing at the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) in April, in...
OPPORTUNITY: Unique Town in Florida, in April
The events in Florida are ramping up, including this charmer in Tarpon Springs.