My Favorite Place to Paint: Jean Koeller
Jean Koeller has fallen in love with a place of turquoise waters and fascinating rock formations. In many ways, it reminds her of a...
Demo: Painting the Landscape with Acrylic
See why there are benefits of painting landscapes with acrylic, even if you normally paint with oils.
Ahhh … Rivers, Streams, Waterfalls
In these paintings, contemporary artists take us to the water’s edge to showcase these jewels of the landscape in all their glory.
Outdoor Painters Spotlight: Plein Air Unleashed
Get to know this group of artists, whose passion for painting outdoors has led led them to build an annual event with a special goal.
Should You Enter an Art Competition?
When it comes to art competitions, is it worth entering?
The Making of a Magic Moment
When this artist was asked to paint en plein air at a wedding ceremony, she stepped up to the challenge. No pressure — right?
How I Sold My First Painting
My goal was achieved because of persistence in the face of several obstacles, including ...
Painting the “100-Mile View” in Virginia City
On our second paint-out of the 12th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo, several buses of artists wound our way up through the mountains surrounding Reno to Virginia City, a mining town established in 1859.
Sharing Plein Air: The BertonBox
See how one artist is encouraging plein air with “a self-contained painting station.”
Paintings of Los Angeles, Before the Fires
Six artists share their plein air paintings of Los Angeles before the recent fires changed the landscape.
Determined Painters During Rough Winter
Outdoor painters have faced challenges in almost every region of the country over the years. Here is how a few hardy souls made it through.
Miniatures Offer Options: The Benefits of Painting Small Works
"I came up with the idea of creating a series of miniature paintings during an economic slowdown, but the business decision has turned into a preference and a passion."
Parting Shot: Caption Contest
- Bob Bahr reporting, Editor PleinAir Today -
OK, yes, we can guess the story. There was a Quick Draw in the Old West, Eric...
A “Contrived Cop Out”
Lori Putnam, who is on the faculty of Plein Air Live, takes us into her process for painting a bright bouquet of backlit daffodils, and explains why one option for the color choices would have been a "contrived cop out."
Tractors in Red, White, and Blue
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on William Martin.
Overcoming En Rain Air
Rain started pouring down as these top-tier artists were working on a large plein air painting together, and ...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Visual Trespass
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: “Shallow Blues”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Shallow Blues" by Bill Cone.
Free Webinar! Learning Art as an Adult: A Journey of Discovery and Growth
Discover how learning art as an adult can transform your life. Explore inspiring stories, practical tips, and the importance of community in your creative journey.
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?