The Beauty of Neutrals – A Watercolor Tip
Neutrals, when used correctly, evoke a feeling of mood and quality of light that is unequaled. Your work can be ...
My Favorite Place to Paint: The Fruit Orchards
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on ...
Plein Air Today Reader Spotlight: Lisa McDill’s Favorite Subject
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Lisa McDill.
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.
Paint What You Know
No matter what’s on your agenda this summer, I hope you’ll spend some time exploring your own backyard for new subject matter or new perspectives on familiar scenes.
Why January 3rd Means “Ray Day” for These Plein Air Painters
Discover how friends and fellow painters gather each January 3 on East Camino Cielo, blending art, camaraderie, and even a surprise belly dancer in this inspiring story of plein air painting and friendship.
Stretching the Canvas of Truth
Exaggerated claims can cost an artist everything. Find out how stretching the truth can destroy trust with galleries before your career even starts.
What’s Inside: PleinAir Magazine October/November 2025
Discover the beauty and artistry of plein air painting in the October/November 2025 issue of PleinAir Magazine. Preview the contents of this issue here!
The Best Artist-Friendly Cities to Visit – or Live – In America
Looking for a new spot to spark your creativity? Whether you're planning an inspiring trip or considering a big move, finding an artist-friendly community is key. We've crowdsourced a list of cities and towns across America—some famous, some small—that are drawing artists for their vibrant scenes, unique offerings, and stunning landscapes.
Paint These Beauties When You Find Them!
Lisa Stauffer, PSA-Master and IAPS-Eminent Pastelist, shares the story behind her painting of a barn that caught her eye from the highway.
Top 10 Reasons to Enter the PleinAir Salon
Need a reason to enter the PleinAir Salon at the end of this month? We’ll give you 10.
From Plein Air Magazine: In the Meantime
From the newest issue: As the coronavirus brought the world to a near standstill, the arts, like many communities, were hit hard. But beneath the adversity and anxiety, we find stories of resilience, creativity, and determination.
7 Art Studio Projects for Difficult Times
If you're spending a lot of time isolated, as many of us are, you'll appreciate this list of painting projects that John MacDonald put together to help you stay focused, inspired, and ready to paint your next landscape.
Rural Funk and Fabulous Skies in Pastel
A Pastel Live Spotlight: Terri Ford (Beginner's Day)
How to Deal with Criticism as an Artist
“As artists, it is our responsibility to show up and do the work, creating our best work with minimal concern on how others view our work.”
Why My Favorite Place to Paint is … Florida
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Pam Ayres.
Painting of the Week: Mountainside View
Rich Gallego has been painting the landscape since 1996. His longtime love of nature's wild places has taken him far afield from ...
Eccentric? Maybe …
“Life has definitely changed since I began painting plein air,” said Carl Bretzke. He’s not alone, as you’ll see in this just-for-fun roundup of unconventional ...
Plein Air Nightmare: Attacked by Ants!
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.
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.