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Discover the latest art news from the world of plein air painting, including recent winners, upcoming art events, art competition deadlines, and more!

Parting Shot: Drama in the Snow

Paul Zegers was facing a rather subdued, overcast scene, but he knew what to do to make a good painting.

OPPORTUNITY: Unique Town in Florida, in April

The events in Florida are ramping up, including this charmer in Tarpon Springs.
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief, PleinAir Magazine

How Can We Help?

Now, more than ever, we all are turning to our friends, and so we are writing to remind you that we are your allies.

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.
Artist James Asher

Prominent Watercolor Artist Passes Away

Services are being held this week to honor his life and legacy.

Can Artists Make Money Off Their Blogs?

So you're an artist, and you feel that you put a lot of great information on your blog. Some artists charge subscriptions or have...

The Great American Eclipse — En Plein Air

Millions of Americans ventured outdoors on Monday, August 21, to witness the incredible total solar eclipse that swept across the nation from Oregon to South Carolina. Naturally, among them were plein air painters, eager to take advantage of this exceedingly rare artistic opportunity. The results?

EXHIBITION: A Journey Along California’s Coast

The California Art Club (CAC) highlights one of the defining characteristics of the Golden State — its awe-inspiring shoreline — during a must-see exhibition titled “A Journey Along the California Coast,” on view now through...

Yee-haw! Plein Air Texas Winners

The meteoric rise of EnPleinAirTEXAS has been something to behold. 2017 was the event’s fourth year, and it has already become one of the most well-attended and sought-out painting competitions in the United States. Featuring 34 of the nation’s top outdoor painters in 2017 — find out here who rounded up honors and lassoed awards.

From Pastel, a Different Perspective on Grounds

Barbara Clark paints in oil, but it's her pastel past that helps make her paintings so different. How?  In a pastel...

No Competition. No Show. No Drama.

Fall Color Week is all about painting! Now entering its third year, the hugely popular painting extravaganza in Acadia National Park with publisher Eric Rhoads is just around the corner. Act fast, however, because there’s a limit of 100 participants, and only a few places remain!

Paradise, En Plein Air

Just over 100 world-class outdoor painters participated in Utah’s premier plein air festival between June 24 and July 4 amidst the spectacular Herber Valley. With nearly 600 paintings completed, will you recognize these names that rose to the top?