Joe Paquet, "Rust," 36 x 48 in.

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.
PleinAir Magazine FebMarch2024 cover

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!
Peggy Immel, featured in the PleinAir Magazine article "Unstoppable: 3 Age-Defying Artists." (February/March 2024 issue).

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.
Marcia Burtt, "Ice on the Merced," painting with acrylics in cold weather

Can You Paint with Acrylics in Cold Weather?

Frank advice on painting with acrylic in cold weather from plein air painter Marcia Burtt
"Haven" by Tim Oliver

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...
John Hughes working on location / painting plein air

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.
Plein air painter Dan Marshall

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).
Rosemarie Armstrong, plein air painting on one of her many adventures

My Plein Air Painting Adventure: Botanical Beach

Rosemarie Armstrong takes us with her on a day trip to a rugged terrain in British Columbia.
Plein air painter Aaron Schuerr

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.
Plein Air Artist Randall Sexton obituary

Artist Randy Sexton Passes Away

Plein air artist Randall (Randy) Sexton passed away in his studio on Sunday evening, December 11th. Our community is both shocked and heartbroken. We were asked on behalf of Randy's widow to share this news and what happened.
Minority artists - Dean Mitchell, "Rotting in the Light," watercolor, 18 x 19 in.

Different Strokes for Different Folks? (Maybe)

Can minority artists find success following the same career paths as their white counterparts?
Plein Air Today reader and painter Pam Ayres

Horsing Around en Plein Air

The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Pam Ayres.
Painting with watercolor and oil

Watercolor or Oil … Paint is Paint, Right?

Painting a favorite scene many times, and in different mediums, can teach you a lot about the subject and help hone your approach to capturing its essence in your work.
From Michele Usibelli's October 2023 painting workshop at the Sedona Arts Center

Be Bold, Be Fearless: A Poem for Plein Air

Artists are known to be creative in multiple ways, and such is the case with plein air painter Pamela Mathy, who was inspired to write the following poem as a parting gift to her workshop teacher, Michele Usibelli.
“Fading Light” by Patrick McGannon, 2022, oil, 12 x 16 in., Available from artist, Studio from plein air study

Go Figure: 5 Plein Air Paintings with People

As social creatures, we immediately focus on figures in a painting, expecting their gestures and expressions to unlock the meaning of the picture...
bison, plein air painting

If You’re Painting Outdoors and You Hear Grunting …

We love to hear from the Plein Air Today community! The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors.
PleinAir Magazine Dec23/Jan24

New Issue Sneak Peek: PleinAir Magazine, Dec ’23 / Jan ’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!
Morgan Samuel Price, "Last Hoo Rah," 2023, oil, 12 x 16 in., Private collection, plein air

From PleinAir Magazine: It’s Personal

Preview the newest issue of PleinAir Magazine with the Editor's Letter from Kelly Kane.
Alice Payne's collection of plein air studies from Fall Color Week

Lessons Learned at Fall Color Week

How one artist overcame her fears, learned new lessons through plein air painting, and found success.