Pastel landscape paintings

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Pine Tree

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Pine Tree" by Albert Handell.
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Preview the Upcoming PleinAir Magazine (Dec 2020/Jan 2021)

Enjoy a sneak peek at some of the articles coming up in the Dec/Jan 2021 issue of PleinAir Magazine, showcasing the top artists and emerging talents making news in the plein air community today.
Watercolor artist Mario Robinson

Watch: Interview with Mario A. Robinson

As part of his daily live Facebook videos, Publisher Eric Rhoads recently interviewed watercolor artist and "storyteller" Mario Robinson, who talks about his approach to composition, using watercolor, and much more.
gifts for artists

25 Favorite Gifts for Artists This Year

Don't Miss > With the holiday season approaching, gift giving is top of mind - but of course, we won’t judge if you decide to put these on your wish-list or even buy any of these art-inspired gifts for yourself - a little shoptherapy does one good sometimes!
Plein air watercolor paintings

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.
Artist Residencies - Key West Plein Air

Connecting with Nature via Art in Key West

Be inspired when you see how Shannon Torrence, who was awarded an artist residency from the National Parks Arts Foundation and the National Parks Service, lived the artist’s dream life in Key West.
Plein air watercolor paintings

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “The Well, Elba”

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "The Well, Elba" by Francesco Fontana.
Oil paintings of plein air artists

5 Paintings of Plein Air Artists

We're honored to share with you the top finalists and winner of the "Best Painting of an Artist in Plein Air" category of the recent Artist and Selfie Painting Competition.

7 Art Studio Projects for Difficult Times

If you're spending a lot of time isolated, as many of us are, you'll appreciate this list of painting projects that John MacDonald put together to help you stay focused, inspired, and ready to paint your next landscape.
Indiana barns

How (and Why) This Artist Painted 186 Barns in Indiana

“Heritage Barns of Indiana” is a painting project started in 2004 by Gwen Gutwein. “My focus was on historic barns throughout Indiana and capturing as many on canvas as possible, on location,” she said. We asked Gutwein to tell us about her inspiring and meaningful project, including her guidelines for painting historic barns and her advice for other plein air artists.
Watercolor paintings - Marjorie Glick

Plein Air Watercolor: From Sketch to Finish

See how this outdoor painter considered her options for capturing a “Joyful Day” on paper at Acadia National Park.

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Bondurant”

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Bondurant" by Kimball Geisler.

Why Plein Air? It’s Natural

A growing number of artists embrace the genre, yet others are skeptical. Why do some gravitate toward painting outside while others say, “Why bother with the hassle?”

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Bless Her Heart”

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Bless Her Heart" by Kathie Odom.

Rest in Peace, Landscape Painter Greg LaRock

"His spirit lives on in those of us who knew and loved him and in his timeless and beautiful paintings."

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “SoHo Rooftop No. 31, South”

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "SoHo Rooftop No. 31, South" by Julie Davis.

Artist Encounters With Curious Cows

There are some challenges that all plein air artists come across while in the field, including weather and insects. Among the top occurrences just might be of the bovine variety...
Heidi A. Marshall, “Cloud Rhapsody,” 2020, pastel, 12 x 16 in., Available from Sage Creek Gallery, Santa Fe, NM, Plein air

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: “Cloud Rhapsody”

Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Cloud Rhapsody" by Heidi A. Marshall.

What is Intuitive Painting?

Johanne Mangi explains how to use intuition when painting, and what a difference it can make when you "let go" during the creative process.
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Art Goes On

"I hope the overriding takeaway from all of the stories in this issue is that painters are still painting." Kelly Kane shares a preview of the new issue of Plein Air magazine, and insights on how the art community has adapted.