My Plein Air Painting Adventure: Botanical Beach
Rosemarie Armstrong takes us with her on a day trip to a rugged terrain in British Columbia.
But It’s Cold!
Plein air painting in winter > Four tried-and-true tips to help you get out there and give it a go.
Artist Randy Sexton Passes Away
Plein air artist Randall (Randy) Sexton passed away in his studio on Sunday evening, December 11th. Our community is both shocked and heartbroken. We were asked on behalf of Randy's widow to share this news and what happened.
Different Strokes for Different Folks? (Maybe)
Can minority artists find success following the same career paths as their white counterparts?
Horsing Around en Plein Air
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Pam Ayres.
Watercolor or Oil … Paint is Paint, Right?
Painting a favorite scene many times, and in different mediums, can teach you a lot about the subject and help hone your approach to capturing its essence in your work.
Be Bold, Be Fearless: A Poem for Plein Air
Artists are known to be creative in multiple ways, and such is the case with plein air painter Pamela Mathy, who was inspired to write the following poem as a parting gift to her workshop teacher, Michele Usibelli.
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.
New Issue Sneak Peek: PleinAir Magazine, Dec ’23 / Jan ’24
Hot off the press > Expert insight and advice from today's plein air masters; News on art competitions; Interesting historical perspectives on landscape art; and more!
From PleinAir Magazine: It’s Personal
Preview the newest issue of PleinAir Magazine with the Editor's Letter from Kelly Kane.
Lessons Learned at Fall Color Week
How one artist overcame her fears, learned new lessons through plein air painting, and found success.
Nancy Seamons Crookston: Missed By Many
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Utah-born, California-based artist Nancy Seamons Crookston.
Art Snippet: When It’s OK to Avoid Reality
A word of advice from Iain Stewart's Watercolor Live landscape painting demonstration.
My Favorite Place to Paint: Mission San Juan Capistrano
"I find that painting at the Mission brings a peace to painting that one does not normally experience when painting in the center of town."
I’m back. Did you miss me?
After five weeks away, today is my first official day back at my desk, and I thought I’d share some observations about what I learned, what I learned about myself, and what I learned that will benefit you.
Accessible Art: Plein Air Painting for All Abilities
We want YOUR advice ~ a Plein Air Today reader recently shared that she found painting on location at workshops to be too physically demanding. How would you encourage her?
You Can Paint My Car, For a Fee: A Memorable Plein Air Moment
What would you do if someone tried to charge you a fee for painting a specific subject?
We Say Goodbye to Jack Richeson
Jack worked in the artist materials industry from the age of 16 helping to manage sales for the leading manufacturers in the world. At age 49, he founded Jack Richeson and Company ...
Plein Air Nightmare: 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.
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...