7 Coastal Landscapes to Inspire Your Next Painting
Once considered treacherous, the coast became a place of leisure, where one could become happily immersed in nature. It’s no wonder then that beaches and coastlines have been — and continue to be — such popular painting subjects.
January Plein Air Challenge: Painting Sunrises
Want to win a free art video workshop? It’s easy — simply join our January Challenge by sharing your art!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Cove View
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Afternoon Glow
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Afternoon Glow” by Dan Marshall.
A Pioneering Spirit
In this issue of PleinAir Magazine, we’re highlighting a number of artists who exhibit a pioneering spirit, defined as a “willingness to endure hardship in order to explore new places or try new things.”
What I’ve Learned About Art
Inspiration for Artists > 75-year-old artist Mike Hoyt shares how he was driven to begin oil painting 25 years ago, why he hasn’t stopped since, and what he has learned along the way.
Spring Blooms and Still Lifes
Have a look at the spring blooms and still lifes your plein air peers created while self-isolating, and be inspired.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Lean In
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Lean In" by Suzie Baker.
Watch: Interview with Mario A. Robinson
As part of his daily live Facebook videos, Publisher Eric Rhoads recently interviewed watercolor artist and "storyteller" Mario Robinson, who talks about his approach to composition, using watercolor, and much more.
Dramatic Skies in 15 Minutes
Doing a drawing exercise for even a few minutes a day can make a difference in both your comfort level and skills. So get out your sketchbook and favorite drawing utensil, and draw away during this 15-minute montage of amazing skies.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Capertree Blues
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Capertree Blues."
How Many Paint Brushes Do You Own?
Just for fun - fill in the blank! How many paint brushes do you own?
The Challenges of Starting a Plein Air Group
In a recent newsletter, we shared advice on how to start a plein air group; but with anything that’s worth doing, challenges are to be ...
On the Composition of “Beauty Mark”
Congratulations to Seth Tummins, whose "Beauty Mark" won third place in the April PleinAir Salon!
Pushing Color
“As a painter who loves color,” said Julie Gilbert Pollard, “I typically push color beyond what I actually see to a ...
Painting Outdoors: The Best Medium for Plein Air at the Beach
There are many methods to choose from when it comes to painting outdoors at a potentially tricky location like the beach. Gabriel Stockton is a proponent of watercolor, and here's why.
Lori Putnam, So Far
We're excited to share with you the news that Lori Putnam has published a beautiful collection of her works in a book titled "Lori Putnam, So Far." The following is ...
Richard McKinley: When Alla Prima Just Feels Right
"The coastal cliffs at Goleta Beach, California, are one of those painting sites that I call 'an old friend'," says Richard McKinley...
Less About Place, More About Poetry
During her Plein Air live demo session, Shanna will show her composition process by painting a place where her family has gone camping many times.
How I Painted a Twilight Scene of the Smithsonian Castle
What started as a night painting in my mind — and on my panel — became a twilight painting once the lights didn’t go on.