Buffalo Kaplinski: “I Just About Fainted”
Plein air watercolor painter Buffalo Kaplinski shares a special moment from ...
Painting Anywhere I Can Be Present
Plein Air Today reader and painter Cindy Harris shares her favorite place to paint outdoors.
How To Drive More Sales at Plein Air Events
Charlie Hunter shares what he discovered about increasing sales at plein air shows, and how your event can do the same.
Art Snippet: When It’s OK to Avoid Reality
A word of advice from Iain Stewart's Watercolor Live landscape painting demonstration.
One Day in Bayou Country
Reflections on a plein air painting trip with no rules or deadlines - just inspiration and made-to-order sky holes.
Plein Air Painting … With Dogs?
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. Today's feature is on Tony Polyck.
5 Things I’ve Learned About Plein Air Painting
Painting en plein air is a life changing, artistic experience. It's an open-ended artistic exploration without predefined guidelines or specified locations. The artist embarks on ...
Welcoming the Next Generation of Plein Air Painters
One of the wonderful things about plein air painting is that it transcends societal boundaries and norms, including age. We’re seeing more people prioritizing it in their lives, throughout their lives - not just when retired.
10 Tiny Treasures
Working on a surface 12 x 16 inches or smaller allows artists to respond quickly to shifting light and fleeting moments. Quick doesn’t mean easy, though ...
A Revelation: Her First Time Painting With Pastels
After years of navigating the delicate balance of watercolor, Allison Krajcik found herself craving a more forgiving medium. And pastel didn’t just change her technique — it expanded her artistic mindset.
Painting Outdoors: Inspiration for Life
Moments while painting outdoors can become inspiration for a lifetime of beginning a practice of gratitude, appreciating the “little things” and seeing your palette as half full.
Spotlight on UK Plein Air Artist David Sawyer
In a departure from his usual architectural subjects, David Sawyer shares a garden study, including his techniques and supplies.
Plein Air Art Through the Decades
In continued celebration of our 10th anniversary of Plein Air Magazine, we follow one timeline that reveals how we got to this moment.
Step-by-Step: Edit the Landscape for Better Composition
A strong composition is achieved through intentional design, not a happy accident of random shapes. If we look closely, nature gives us all the information we
need. We just have to organize the pieces to create visually pleasing paintings.
The Hottest Plein Air Art Supplies of the Season
We always need more art supplies - like, always. Here are some the most popular colors, surfaces, paint brushes, frames on the market now. You're welcome!
A Simple, Intuitive, and Repeatable Painting Process
Join art publisher Eric Rhoads on Art School Live as he gives you free art instruction in watercolor painting with artist Tim Oliver!
I’m Not Ignoring Composition, But …
Aside from demonstrating a command of color and brushwork, the work of Dave Santillanes has a strong pull on the viewer for a reason a bit harder to nail down.
A Two-Way Street
Artists need viewers to complete their vision and provide financial support so they can continue presenting their gift to the world. At the same time ...
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).
An Urban Sketcher’s Take on Plein Air Painting
Despite the shared practice of capturing the world through on-site observation, I had never tried plein air painting, so I ventured out and ...