How 9 Plein Air Artists Honor the Fourth of July
Nine painters share their experiences, art inspiration, and patriotic landscapes in this unifying roundup.
On Painting the Churches of Tasmania
An Australian plein air painting adventure: Why two artists visited the churches in Southern Tasmania, and what they learned.
What’s Inside PleinAir Magazine, June/July ’24
Hot off the press > Expert insight and advice from today's plein air masters; News on art competitions; Interesting historical perspectives on landscape art; and more!
Relationship Goals
It’s an incredible feat when plein air events (primarily volunteer-run) reach milestone anniversaries like the ones we’re celebrating this year. In this issue alone, you’ll read about ...
“This Can Really Change Your Life”
Highlights from Day One of the 11th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo.
Are You Loving Nature to Death?
Minimize the impact of painting on location by following a few simple guidelines.
One Day in Bayou Country
Reflections on a plein air painting trip with no rules or deadlines - just inspiration and made-to-order sky holes.
Art Workshops and the Benefits of Going All In
Whether you’re looking to grow your skills or explore new avenues, art workshops and classes are an investment in your future. Here’s how to get the most from the experience — both during and after the event.
Nature’s Studio: 9 Paintings For Your Inspiration
Perhaps no one knows better the beauty awaiting us just outside our doors than the plein air painter. Here we share the work of nine artists who found inspiration close to home in a variety of gardens, yards, and green spaces.
Good Eye: Plein Air Painter Seen at Citi Field
"As a die-hard Mets fan, it just made sense to go there and capture these moments at home games at Citi Field." ~ Plein Air Today Reader Theresa Kasun
A Painting Exercise That’s Almost Like Therapy
Besides improving your brushwork, these painting exercises will go a long way in improving your overall confidence as you pursue your art goals.
A Conversation with Master Artist Joe Paquet
Watch an inspiring video interview with Joe Paquet, who describes his upcoming Pre-Convention Workshop “A Beautiful Beginning," coming soon to the Plein Air Convention.
Guide to Plein Air Painting in North Carolina and Tennessee
Today the art scene in North Carolina and Tennessee is vibrant and ever-growing and the plein air tradition flourishes. Find opportunities and inspiration with this free guide!
Photo Essay: Plein Air Japan, An Artist’s Dream
Passion for plein air painting drives us to explore new adventures. Two weeks ago a group of 35 plein air artists enjoyed a lifetime...
The Tonal Impressions of Emotions
How and why Jane Hunt, who will be at PACE this May, transitioned from medical illustration to painting the landscape en plein air.
PleinAir Magazine: Close to Home
Preview the newest issue of PleinAir Magazine with the Editor's Letter: Just a few hundred miles from where I live, the Great Smoky Mountains — the site for this year’s Plein Air Convention & Expo — feel like home...
New Issue Sneak Peek: PleinAir Magazine, April/May ’24
Hot off the press > Expert insight and advice from today's plein air masters; News on art competitions; Interesting historical perspectives on landscape art; and more!
A Plein Air Selfie: Inspired by Every Season
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Susan Benigni-Landis.
Plein Air Painters: Pay Heed to Rising Water
A cautionary tale about the danger of flash floods: Just because it’s dry where you are, you could still be downstream of a perilous storm.
Less About Place, More About Poetry
During her Plein Air live demo session, Shanna will show her composition process by painting a place where her family has gone camping many times.