Overcoming En Rain Air
Rain started pouring down as these top-tier artists were working on a large plein air painting together, and ...
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!
Strength (and Fun) in Numbers
In Port Clyde, Maine, an artist has put together a yearly summer getaway for painting friends that seems to be reaching critical mass. How...
Parting Shot: Buck Up, Buttercup … Spring is Here
Yeah, sure, Wisconsites are tough, and don’t tell people from Wyoming that winter is hard where you live. But Antonin Passemard and Ulrich Gleiter are tougher.
Forty Fridays, Same Scene, All En Plein Air
Norwegian painter Magne Myhren began a fascinating plein air project that involved finding the perfect scene before painting it 40 times.
Painting with Pastels for Rapid Results
When Nancie King Mertz was given an “unwanted” set of supplies, she became hooked.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Sunlit Discombobulation
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Nagore Dargha Sheriff
In this series, Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Plein Air Artists: Better Together
Discover what’s inside the newest issue of Plein Air magazine, including works by Joseph Zbukvic and a convention preview, in this sneak peek.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Yarra Valley
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: Winter Field
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Winter Field” by Peggy Immel.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: California Gold
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “California Gold” by Terri Ford.
Plein Air Prompt: Paint or Draw a Spring Bloom
Create a painting inspired by our creative art prompts, and your art could be featured in Plein Air Today!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Ponte Vittorio Emanuelle II — Rome”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is “Ponte Vittorio Emanuelle II — Rome” by Thomas Schaller.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Madeline Island Ferry”
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Madeline Island Ferry" by Dan Mondloch.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Spring Colors
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Spring Colors" by Don Bishop.
Using Pastels: Field Studies to Finished Works
Pastel artist Kim Lordier goes on camera with Eric Rhoads to share her field studies and her way of thinking about composition, which is ... "untraditional."
A Shared Pursuit en Plein Air
"There is meaningful growth to be had when painting with friends, as well as exploring and experiencing art and life together."
In Deep Water
Don't find yourself in deep water when it comes to painting elements like rivers and streams. In this Art School Live with Eric Rhoads, Kathleen Hudson takes us through a demo on how to paint moving water.
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."