Honoring the Life of Brian Stewart
In recent years Brian Stewart called himself semi-retired, enjoying time spent playing old-time music. For those of you who are less familiar with him or his work, here is a short memorial tribute.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Potrero Hill
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is a plein air (oil) by ...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Rock, Paper
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting from the current issue.
Living in the Now, Through Plein Air
Canadian artist Richard Dixon has been painting for 40 years, but he remembers only one of them. Learn why, and why he calls it a blessing.
Analyze Your Paintings Over Time
In this excerpt from “The Confident Artist,” Jed Dorsey shares the importance of looking back at how far you’ve come.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Jackalberry Tree Sand River
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Jackalberry Tree Sand River” by Paul Kratter.
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.
On Painting “Flowers of the Field”
Laurel Daniel finds inspiration in the landscapes around her. Here she shares how she worked through her painting process for "Flowers of the Field."
5 Paintings of Plein Air Artists
We're honored to share with you the top finalists and winner of the "Best Painting of an Artist in Plein Air" category of the recent Artist and Selfie Painting Competition.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Martini Time
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Martini Time" by Tobi Clement.
It’s a Small World (After All)
Now that we’ve made these connections with artists around the world who share our passion for plein air painting, is there any going back?
Highlights From the First-Ever Pastel Live
Welcome to your Daily Highlights from the first-ever Pastel Live virtual art conference! We hope you'll enjoy these favorite moments and demos from this unforgettable event!
How to Paint Landscapes: 3 Experts on Fixing Annoying Mistakes
When we’re learning a craft, there are bound to be times that we make mistakes - we know that this is where growth happens. But there’s something to be said for knowing ahead of time how to avoid certain mistakes from the get-go to make painting less painful and more pleasurable. Today, three masters of landscape painting - John MacDonald, Carl Bretzke, and Joseph McGurl - share their secrets for fixing the most annoying and common mistakes that artists make.
So What Does Your Spouse Do For a Living?
And other things people say to plein air artists...
We Say Goodbye to Steve Doherty
We honor the life of Steve Doherty, artist and former Editor of PleinAir Magazine and American Artist Magazine.
Painting with Masters at Zion National Park
Go behind the scenes with an eclectic group of world-renowned painters who gathered together in Zion National Park for ...
Where There is a Will …
What Kathie Odom did when found herself finally painting in Cades Cove, Tennessee, but without a single paintbrush ...
The 2023 Fall Color Week Photo Recap
These memories are too good to keep to ourselves, so please enjoy this photo recap of Fall Color Week with Eric Rhoads and about 100 plein air painting friends.
We Say Goodbye to Joe Anna Arnett
Joe Anna Arnett, distinguished artist, died on the evening of February 3, 2024, at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after a long battle with cancer.
Presenting … the Steering-Wheel Easel
Who hasn't painted in their vehicle, or at least thought about it? But things can get cramped in there. Amanda Williams built an easel...