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!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: A Soft Light
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.
Do I Really Want to Paint en Plein Air?!
From dealing with curious spiders to accidentally setting up on a nude beach might be enough to make one question plein air painting . . . Julie McGowan explains.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Picnic at the Point
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting. This week's feature is “Picnic at the Point” by Michele Usibelli.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Barn at Walking R Ranch
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Barn at Walking R Ranch" by Marcia Burtt.
A Two-Way Street
Artists need viewers to complete their vision and provide financial support so they can continue presenting their gift to the world. At the same time ...
3 Secrets to Make Your Paintings Vibrate and Sparkle with Light
Watch this popular episode of Art School Live with Eric Rhoads and Kyle Buckland, who shares Impressionist secrets that will make your paintings vibrate.
Gurney on Gouache, Casein
Among the 20 instructors at the recent Susan Kathleen Black Foundation workshop in Dubois, Wyoming, was James Gurney. He took a moment to talk about...
Plein Air Painters: Pay Heed to Rising Water
A cautionary tale about the danger of flash floods: Just because it’s dry where you are, you could still be downstream of a perilous storm.
The Best Painting Locations in the World
In celebration of the places around the world that have inspired painters to set up their easels, we’re inviting YOU to vote for your favorite!
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Mtahleb, Malta
In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting.
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.
Plein Air Community Spotlight: The Philadelphia Sketch Club
For artists and laypersons interested in traditional and figure-based work, the Philadelphia Sketch Club is an accessible, affordable, and charming amenity in this city.
Just for Fun! 2019 Gifts for Artists
If you celebrate the holidays by sharing and receiving gifts, you’ll appreciate this list of gifts for artists — from practical to just plain fun, the gifts range in price from $20 on up.
How I Sold My First Painting
My goal was achieved because of persistence in the face of several obstacles, including ...
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.
It’s Okay to Eavesdrop on These 17 Artists
In Case You Missed It > Listen to fascinating conversations with these plein air artists and experts who share their painting secrets and so much more.
Demo: Evoking a Mood in a Landscape Painting
See how Nancy Nowak creates a landscape painting that's full of emotion in this three-step demonstration from Plein Air Magazine.
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 ...
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Out to Dry
In this series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine, shares a favorite painting from a previous issue.