Why This Works: Embracing the Inexactness of the Tool
- Jeanne Mackenzie reporting -
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and...
Parting Shot: No Sketchbook? No Problem
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Dennis Young didn’t have his sketchbook when it came time to come up with some thumbnails for...
Why This Works: Less is More … and Elegant
- Jeanne Mackenzie reporting -
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and...
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...
Why This Works: Bravado and Panache Paired With Order and Movement
- Jeanne Mackenzie reporting -
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and...
Tips for Painting Cactus in the Tucson Area
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Two Arizona painters — Matt Smith and Barbara Mulleneaux — discuss the challenges and joys of painting...
Baumann on How to Prepare for the Plein Air Season
- Stefan Baumann reporting -
In this piece, California artist Stefan Baumann gives his advice on how plein air artists can keep their painting skills...
Why This Works: Composing for an Extremely Vertical Format
- Jeanne Mackenzie reporting -
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and...
Handy Guide Helps You Sketch in Right Proportions
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Kentucky artist Kathleen B. Hudson finds that preliminary sketches really help with her final paintings, but she...
Glazing Acrylics With a Palette Knife
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
Canadian painter Sylvio Gagnon makes paintings with a distinctive look, and once you hear about his process,...
Why This Works: Subtlety in Sunset Colors
- Jeanne Mackenzie reporting -
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and...
Parting Shot: Just When You Thought You Knew Moab….
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
John Lintott is familiar with the painting challenges and opportunities around Moab, Utah. But nature can throw...
My Favorite Place to Paint: Barbara Mulleneaux
Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today
Barbara Mulleneaux lives just down the street from El Conquistador Resort, the location of the Plein Air Convention &...
Why This Works: White in Shadow
Jeanne Mackenzie reporting
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out...
Pursuing Artful Simplicity
Ernie Dollman’s work shows an aesthetic that appreciates simplicity. We asked him how he achieves success in boiling down scenes to their essence. Here’s...
Why This Works: Making the Focal Point “A Subtle Delightful Discovery”
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they...
OPPORTUNITY: Plein Air in Jasper, IN
Registration has begun for the second annual Plein Air & Quick Draw event in Jasper, Indiana.
Lead Image: A participant in last year’s plein...
Which of Your Pieces Can Win the PleinAir Salon?
How does one choose which painting to enter into a contest? Winners of past contests in the PleinAir Salon all seem to point to...
Why This Works: Deft Depiction of Warm Light in Far Distance
In this series, plein air painter and instructor Jeanne Mackenzie takes a look at new paintings by contemporary artists and points out why they...
OPPORTUNITY: Paint Annapolis
Make your way to Maryland at the end of May for a chance to compete for $15,000 in prize money.
Lead Image: “Shadyside Packing...