Forget Left/Right Brain and Do This Instead
A landscape painter of 40 years shares his expert advice on understanding painting composition.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Headstone Haven”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Headstone Haven."
Watch: Overcoming Bad Painting Habits
Join art publisher Eric Rhoads on this episode of Art School Live, featuring colorist Linda Richichi!
Can You Help Us Identify This Painting?
We need your help! A reader recently purchased an unsigned painting with unusual qualities that hint it could be by a master. What do you think?
A Shared Pursuit en Plein Air
"There is meaningful growth to be had when painting with friends, as well as exploring and experiencing art and life together."
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Gouache Study
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Gouache Study."
Highlights From the First-Ever Pastel Live
Welcome to your Daily Highlights from the first-ever Pastel Live virtual art conference! We hope you'll enjoy these favorite moments and demos from this unforgettable event!
Country Roads: 12 Rural Landscape Paintings
The tree-lined twists and turns of narrow country lanes hold the promise of adventure and discovery, and, for some, the feeling of coming home. The 12 bucolic landscapes featured here leave us wondering what lies just over the hill or around the next bend.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Margaret’s Gate”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Margaret’s Gate."
Making an Impression
Striving to evoke an emotional response to the beauty in the everyday, this Georgia-based painter imbues her representational pastels with an impressionist flair.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Old Carlsbad”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Old Carlsbad."
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Tivoli Morning”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Tivoli Morning."
Paint What You Know
How the old writer’s adage, “write what you know,” worked for artists too ...
Artists and Conservancy: Never Underestimate the Impact You Have
As an artist, what role can you play in the conservation and preservation of land, cultures, and buildings?
That Unknown, Undefined, Yet Beautiful Balance
"The working process is intense and concentrated . . . and it IS work." Plein air painter Harry Stooshinoff shares his inspiration for continuously painting the landscape.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Canyonlands From Deadhorse Point”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Canyonlands From Deadhorse Point."
15 of the Most Influential Landscape Artists on Instagram
We can't get enough of these amazing artists on Instagram! Check out this hot list for new inspiration.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Iris”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Iris."
Ahhh … Rivers, Streams, Waterfalls
In these paintings, contemporary artists take us to the water’s edge to showcase these jewels of the landscape in all their glory.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Crestones, Late March”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Crestones, Late March."