Landscape oil painting of snowy mountain

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Whetstone in April

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Whetstone in April" by Shaun Horne.
Plein air artist Greg LaRock, painting outdoors

Greg LaRock: In His Own Words

In a special tribute to Greg LaRock, we share previous interviews about his life in art and painting process, and special memories from his friends and loved ones.
Watercolor painting on an easel by Indiana river

Painting Indiana Rivers: Using Art to Highlight Conservation

How do you paint 100 landscapes of 20 rivers without them looking alike? See how these plein air painters are dedicating their time to both painting and the environment, and how folks from artists to anglers are helping them discover each location's unique features.
Pastel painting of a seashore

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Memorial Day

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Memorial Day" by Liz Haywood-Sullivan.
Tom Heinsohn and Paul Gallant painting outdoors

Memorial to Tom Heinsohn, Basketball Star and Artist

Tom Heinsohn's "painting buddy" shares a warm tribute to the man he knew as a plein air painter who taught him many memorable lessons.
Painting landscapes

Charlie Hunter on Losing Edges

"When you get past explaining what you are showing the viewer," says Charlie Hunter, "you start to get into what is truly reality."
Shelby Keefe, “Telluride Stroll” (oil, 16 x 20 in.)

Preview the Upcoming PleinAir Magazine (February/March 2021)

Enjoy a sneak peek at some of the articles coming up in the February/March issue of PleinAir Magazine, showcasing the top artists and emerging talents making news in the plein air community today.
David Brand, John Hughes, David Dean, Tom Howard, Kimbal Warren

The Benefits of Painting on Location with Other Artists

Landscape painting has sometimes been jokingly referred to as a “loner sport," but when artists come together something like magic happens. See how ...
Jill Stefani Wagner, “Bowers Harbor,” 2019, pastel, 12 x 16 in., Available from artist, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Bowers Harbor

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Bowers Harbor" by Jill Stefani Wagner.
Anne Blair Brown, “Es Mi Padre,” 2018, oil, 11 x 14 in., Private collection, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Es Mi Padre

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Es Mi Padre" by Anne Blair Brown.
Dan Marshall demonstrating watercolor brushwork techniques

Watercolor Technique: How To Develop Your Brushwork

Watercolor artist Dan Marshall shares a surprising tool that will enable you to develop your brushwork. Watch the video here to gain confidence and control when painting, and learn how to develop a sketching habit - with your paintbrush.
Painting of a snowy rural landscape

6 Soothing Snowscape Paintings

What child doesn’t delight in the promise of a snow day? For some intrepid plein air painters, the thrill remains. After all, a good snowfall can turn even the most mundane landscape into something spectacular. Here, six artists share their views of a world blanketed in snow.
Cover of A Painter's Journey

25 Top Books for Landscape Painters

Between the shorter days of winter and the stay-at-home period, now is a wonderful time to get cozy with one (or 100) books about painting landscapes, painting en plein air, and art in general. This list is a great place to start!
Plein air paintings

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: La Bougainvillea at my Window

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is La Bougainvillea at my Window by Fran Ellisor.

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Floating Among Giants

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Floating Among Giants" by Kenneth Yarus.
Watercolor painting ideas

Watercolor Painting Ideas: Live with Thomas Schaller

In this video interview with Eric Rhoads, Thomas Schaller explains why and how he paints, as well as how to choose a subject and interpret what you see so that you can turn it into a "different reality" on paper or canvas.

From Coast to Coast

In a year filled with confusion and anxiety, we’ve also seen incredible displays of ingenuity. Artists, organizers, and gallery owners adjusted, finding ways to stay active and relevant. See how we explore this, and more, in the new issue of PleinAir Magazine.
Plein air oil painting

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Coppola’s Deli

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Coppola’s Deli" by Doug Clarke.
Watercolor artist Joseph Zbukvic

New (and Free!) Watercolor Demo From Joseph Zbukvic

Enjoy this interview with Eric Rhoads and Joseph Zbukvic, who shares a watercolor lesson and takes us on an exclusive tour of his amazing studio!
Ray Roberts, "Shore Breakers, Laguna Beach," 2018, oil, 20 x 24 in., plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Shore Breakers, Laguna Beach

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Shore Breakers, Laguna Beach" by Ray Roberts.