The Making of a Magic Moment
When this artist was asked to paint en plein air at a wedding ceremony, she stepped up to the challenge. No pressure — right?
Painting On Location: The Great Wall and the Painted Hall
UK artist Rob Pointon shares his experience of painting outdoors at the Great Wall of China, and on location at the Painted Hall in London.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Antelope Valley Superbloom
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Antelope Valley Superbloom" by Emilie Lee.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Sonoma Patchwork
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Sonoma Patchwork" by Kim VanDerHoek.
25 Favorite Gifts for Artists This Year
Don't Miss > With the holiday season approaching, gift giving is top of mind - but of course, we won’t judge if you decide to put these on your wish-list or even buy any of these art-inspired gifts for yourself - a little shoptherapy does one good sometimes!
The Battle of the Art Media
What constitutes a medium, and why do artists have an emotional reaction to their differences? Johns Hughes braves the topic in the following guest blog post.
Demo: Painting the Landscape with Acrylic
See why there are benefits of painting landscapes with acrylic, even if you normally paint with oils.
Watch: Overcoming Bad Painting Habits
Join art publisher Eric Rhoads on this episode of Art School Live, featuring colorist Linda Richichi!
Surprising Things 7 Pro Painters Do
Over the years, we have shared plenty of traditional tips for painting outdoors, such as how to develop the right composition when there’s a...
Eastern Brush Techniques, Western Sensibility
Hsin-Yao Tseng combines Eastern brush techniques with a Western sensibility to create paintings that exude attitude and atmosphere.
Buffalo Kaplinski: “I Just About Fainted”
Plein air watercolor painter Buffalo Kaplinski shares a special moment from ...
Fun Day in the Field
An Instagram moment with plein air painter Matt Smith (@mattsmithpaintings), who is joining us at Plein Air Live!
Show Us Your Fourth of July Plein Air Painting!
While many of us are celebrating the Fourth of July with potlucks and fireworks, as a creative you're likely to be secretly - or very publicly - taking it all in with a different perspective, and we want to see it.
Thomas Schaller: A Day at the Park
The following is part of a series featuring a leader in the art community who will be joining us on the faculty of Watercolor Live.
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.
Watercolor Wisdom from Thomas W. Schaller
His approach entails painting the shades and the shadows that give white the identity of light — the luminosity you want to have.
When You Have Something to Say
As 2024 wraps up, I want to say thank you to everyone who is a part of our Plein Air Today community. You’ve shared your personal stories with us so we can in turn amplify them to other artists who are looking for inspiration and guidance on the journey.
Just Look Up: 10 Skies We Love
n this collection, plein air painters present their visions of the sky — not merely as a backdrop for the landscape, but as a subject full of mood, movement, and meaning in its own right.
What Paintings to Enter?
How do you pick the three paintings you'll attach to the application you submit to a plein air festival? We asked that question on...
Using Architectural Elements for Contrast
San Diego artist Danny Griego finds that incorporating “urban line” in his paintings makes them much stronger — and mimics the way many of...