Why My Favorite Place to Paint is … Florida
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Pam Ayres.
Plein Air Today Reader Spotlight: Fred Gregory
The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors. Today's feature is on Fred Gregory.
The Ties That Bind
Artists find inspiration in the landscape and in one another’s work; art lovers share their appreciation for the paintings by ...
Broken Color: Impressionism in Pastel
This Maryland artist finds that the color sense and paint application that define Impressionism perfectly suit her approach to working with pastels.
Making Connections
In this issue of PleinAir Magazine, we celebrate artists who find inspiration close to home or in unfamiliar territory. They share a connection to one another, to the landscape, and to those collectors they inspire with their work.
Ditch the Guilt, and Other Ways to Be a Successful Artist
What does it mean to be a woman in plein air? Brenda Boylan shares her experiences in this article excerpt from PleinAir Magazine.
Clyde Aspevig on Staying Relevant
In this lecture presented by Olmsted Plein Air, reknowned artist Clyde Aspevig addresses one of the biggest challenges for artists today.
Why I Responded to this Painting At First Glance
Karen Hagan, owner of Hagan Fine Art Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
The Lasting Mark of a Plein Air Artist Residency
Kalispell, Montana artist Ken Yarus has been exploring and painting Glacier National Park his entire life. So, when he was offered the opportunity to live and paint at Sperry Chalet for two weeks as their resident artist, it was an easy yes.
Are You Using Protection?
It’s summer, and the heat is on. Don’t let the romance of painting ruin your…
Painting a Cityscape (the Full Plein Air Experience)
One beautiful autumn day, I painted in downtown Salt Lake City; which turned out to be an experience to remember!
The Hottest Plein Air Art Supplies of the Season
We always need more art supplies - like, always. Here are some the most popular colors, surfaces, paint brushes, frames on the market now. You're welcome!
On the Composition of “Beauty Mark”
Congratulations to Seth Tummins, whose "Beauty Mark" won third place in the April PleinAir Salon!
We Will Miss You, Graeme Stevenson
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of the beloved Australian artist Graeme Stevenson.
Summertime and the Painting’s Easy
Pulling together photos and highlights from the spring’s plein air events for this issue, I barely touched the surface of all the exciting things going on. And this summer promises ...
A Plein Air Painter’s Need for Peace and Beauty
In today’s world, more than ever, the need for beauty is an essential element in anyone’s life; and time away from the chaos through the arts is time well spent.
So What Does Your Spouse Do For a Living?
And other things people say to plein air artists...
Challenged by Mother Nature
How one artist broke out of the "winter blues" and, in hindsight of this project, the biggest lesson he learned.
Overcome Your Introversion: Networking at Plein Air Events
As artists and creatives, many of us tend to be on the shy side. We like to focus on our own thing, and we enjoy being alone in the quiet, focused space of the creative process. But there comes a time when we’ll need to ...
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."