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.
Parisian Painting Wins PleinAir Salon, January 2024
Lisa Skelly, plein air artist and owner of Huse Skelly Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Painting Winter Landscapes: Love at First Snow
With its magical quality of light, winter provides a unique plein air experience. This intrepid artist shares his secrets for braving the elements and painting winter landscapes.
Should You Enter an Art Competition?
When it comes to art competitions, is it worth entering?
A Study-to-Studio Watercolor Demo: Oak Creek at Briar Patch XXII
Watch step by step as Julie Gilbert Pollard creates a plein air study with watercolor, then takes it into the studio to paint "Oak Creek at Briar Patch XXII."
Joe Paquet: Shaping Our Image, on Canvas and in Life
In this PACE artist spotlight, Joe Paquet shares his perspective on the struggles and rewards of being a professional artist.
We Say Goodbye to Joe Anna Arnett
Joe Anna Arnett, distinguished artist, died on the evening of February 3, 2024, at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after a long battle with cancer.
New Issue Sneak Peek: PleinAir Magazine, Feb/March ’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!
Always a Student
Whether you’re an artist, collector, or art enthusiast, I hope you’ll learn something new in this issue that expands and enriches your enjoyment of plein air painting, or landscape art in general.
Can You Paint with Acrylics in Cold Weather?
Frank advice on painting with acrylic in cold weather from plein air painter Marcia Burtt
The Value in Taking a Second (or Third) Look
If you tend to "finish" a plein air painting and move on to the next, you might be missing out on important learning opportunities...
Painting Plein Air & in the Studio: Motivating Factors
Artists are inspired through painting plein air and in the art studio - here are some motivating factors to consider.
Save Your Vodka!
Can you paint with watercolor in freezing temps? Dan Marshall shares his tips on painting snow and how to manage watercolor in winter conditions (Hint: It's not using vodka in your paint).
My Plein Air Painting Adventure: Botanical Beach
Rosemarie Armstrong takes us with her on a day trip to a rugged terrain in British Columbia.
But It’s Cold!
Plein air painting in winter > Four tried-and-true tips to help you get out there and give it a go.