The Real Key to Colors that People Love
"When someone tells me, 'I just love your colors,' I, of course, appreciate the compliment, but I think the real key lies in ...
Plein Air Painting > Can You Do That There?
Plein air painter Jennifer McChristian found one of the most peaceful places for setting up her easel.
Painting Notes from the Road
Why travel and paint on location? It is difficult and cumbersome. It can, however, yield great rewards.
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.
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!
Enjoy It While It Lasts: Painting in Autumn
Before many of us slip into the colder coat weather of winter, painters are making the most of the stunning colors autumn has to offer. Here's what some of your fellow artists have created while painting en plein air this season. Enjoy, and be inspired!
Make It Personal
Preview the newest issue of PleinAir Magazine with the Editor’s Letter: True artistic growth comes when you allow yourself to be vulnerable, to trust your instincts, and to paint with honesty.
Art Snippet: On Simplifying Your Shapes and Massing
Painting from life will teach you how to see and paint light on forms and will make you learn to bring order to what is a seemingly overwhelming amount of detail and information in nature.
Announcement: The October PleinAir Salon Winner Is …
Elaine Adams, Director of American Legacy Fine Arts, has revealed her selections for the October 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
The Llama Syndicate
Most artists have their unique ways for going about their business. Colorado artist Michael Charron has a few notable ones involving llamas, a syndication system for selling paintings, and underdrawings with spiritual symbols and cursive writing.
How Artists Are Coping with Self-Isolation
As the country slowly begins to open up in different ways, we’re curious - how have you been coping with self-isolation? Here are ways some of your peers have gotten through the past couple of months.
Art Goes On
"I hope the overriding takeaway from all of the stories in this issue is that painters are still painting." Kelly Kane shares a preview of the new issue of Plein Air magazine, and insights on how the art community has adapted.
Thoughts on Process: Painting an Industrial Scene
Marlene Steele shares how she used pastel to paint a series of paintings that documented the renovation of Cincinnati's historic Union Terminal.
A Product of Process
On an artist's ideas, instincts, and insatiable desire
Plein Air Today Reader Spotlight: Fred Gregory
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Fred Gregory.
Can You Finish a Plein Air Painting in the Studio?
Take a look as I walk you through a study that served its intended purpose as a plein air painting demo, but needed more refinements in order to make it a piece that I could be proud of and take to a gallery.
Moving Mountains for the Sake of Design
How Dave Santillanes will move mountains to achieve harmony and balance in a painting composition.
Why I Love to Paint: A Plein Air Today Reader Spotlight
A Plein Air Today Reader Spotlight: "The act of painting is exhilarating but it has also taught me many lessons."
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!
Keep Your Cool: 5 Ways Artists Can Stay Safe in Summer Heat
One of the dangers of outdoor summer painting this year is the hot and humid weather. Following is a list of things to help you and your painting pals to stay safe in the heat.