Now I Get It
"I always wondered why artists painted a series when there were tens of thousands of themes one could explore - until ..."
How Much Do You Want It?
"Why do you think experienced painters don’t often question their ability to paint? With every failed painting, most of us do."
Words of Wisdom with C.W. Mundy
I’ve been known to tell my students, “You’ll never know how far left is or how far right is until you hang out on a limb.” In other words ...
Joy Is Infectious in the Plein Air Community
In this Editor’s Letter from PleinAir Magazine, see how some of the most powerful moments at PACE happened behind the scenes.
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.
PleinAir Magazine: Close to Home
Preview the newest issue of PleinAir Magazine with the Editor's Letter: Just a few hundred miles from where I live, the Great Smoky Mountains — the site for this year’s Plein Air Convention & Expo — feel like home...
The Group of Seven: Canadian Artists Who Sparked a Movement
Meet the artists who changed the way Canadians saw their country and sparked a national art movement.
An Intro to Plein Air Painting for First Responders and Veterans
Transforming stress into strokes of creativity: Representational artist Todd Lachance founded Plein Air MD to help first responders and military personnel reconnect with nature through the healing art of plein air painting. Discover how he's changing lives, one canvas at a time.
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!
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.
What Comes First: The Painting or the Title?
Artist and author John Pototschnik explains his process when it comes to giving a landscape painting the perfect title.
It’s Okay to Eavesdrop on These 17 Artists
In Case You Missed It > Listen to fascinating conversations with these plein air artists and experts who share their painting secrets and so much more.
No Fear Watercolor
West Coast painter Yong Hong Zhong builds on his training in illustration and calligraphy to approach watercolor with trust and confidence.
Painting Outdoors and Getting Back to Basics
Learn simple ways to increase your competency and skillfulness for painting outdoors.
Clyde Aspevig on Staying Relevant
In this lecture presented by Olmsted Plein Air, reknowned artist Clyde Aspevig addresses one of the biggest challenges for artists today.
How to Create a Powerful Landscape Painting
World-renowned artist Thomas Schaller shares a painting demonstration on how to paint a powerful landscape starting with his planning of composition and angles, to starting and completing a ...
The Most Productive Month?
"Artist Winslow Homer said that March was always his most productive month," said Mary Whyte. "For me ...
Just for Fun: A Favorite PACE Moment
The most recent Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) took place in Denver, Colorado this past May. enjoy a just-for-look back at a favorite moment here!
If You’re Painting Outdoors and You Hear Grunting …
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.